Agnipath news
Latest from Agnipath
No plans to shake up Agnipath model, say top govt officials
The recruitment model, a political hot button, was introduced two years ago with the stated objective of keeping the armed forces young and battle-ready
Updated on Sep 05, 2024 04:27 AM IST
On Kargil Vijay Diwas, 5 BJP-ruled states announce job quotas for Agniveers
The announcements were made by the governments of Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, and Odisha.
Updated on Jul 27, 2024 01:36 AM IST
Pragmatic approach needed to redefine Agnipath scheme
The "Agnipath" scheme is a sweeping military reform causing dissatisfaction due to disparities in benefits between regular soldiers and Agniveers.
Updated on Jul 21, 2024 07:56 AM IST
Afternoon brief: Armed forces seek to extend Agnipath age limit; more news
A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out.
Published on Jul 06, 2024 01:19 PM IST
Review Agnipath. Roll it back or change it
The problems with the scheme, from ethical challenges to implications for unit cohesiveness, make it clear that status quo is not an option
Published on Jul 05, 2024 09:07 PM IST
Kangana Ranaut backs Agniveer scheme: Wish I had such privileges growing up
Expressing her support for Agniveer scheme, actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut recounted struggle to groom herself while finding her way in Bollywood.
Published on Jul 04, 2024 05:47 PM IST
BJP demands apology from Rahul Gandhi over remarks in Lok Sabha speech
The BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of making disparaging remarks against Hindus and misleading claims about the Agnipath recruitment policy for the armed forces
Published on Jul 01, 2024 08:24 PM IST
IAF Agniveervayu Recruitment 2024: Notification out, apply from July 8
IAF Agniveervayu Recruitment 2024: Both male and female candidates can apply for the IAF Agniveervayu recruitment.
Published on Jun 17, 2024 08:48 AM IST
HT Education Desk | Edited by Bishal Kalita
Army Agniveer Result 2024: Written results for Rajasthan AROs out, links here
Indian Army Agniveer Result 2024: Candidates can check the Army Agniveer CCE results on joinindianarmy.nic.in.
Published on May 28, 2024 12:57 PM IST
Agnipath shadow over Punjab in poll season
The Agnipath model was a major departure from the military’s decades-old recruitment system that was scrapped when the NDA govt introduced it in June 2022.
Updated on May 24, 2024 09:35 PM IST
Rahul Singh, Mansa/sangrur/patiala
IAF Agniveervayu Recruitment 2024: Registration for Musician posts from today
IAF Agniveervayu Musician Recruitment 2024: Interested candidates can submit their forms from May 22 (11 am) to June 5 (11 pm) on agnipathvayu.cdac.in.
Published on May 22, 2024 11:05 AM IST
Congress releases manifesto focussed on five pillars, 25 guarantees
The Congress guaranteed a constitutional amendment to raise the 50% cap on reservations for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes
Updated on Apr 05, 2024 12:23 PM IST
Cong pledges to scrap Agnipath, reintroduce old army services recruitment scheme
Congress leader Sachin Pilot slammed the Agnipath scheme as merely a “politicised” cost-cutting measure and alleged that the government has “weakened” the army
Updated on Feb 26, 2024 05:41 PM IST
Akshita Kumar
Watch: ‘Tiranga Sadi Jaan’, Agniveers sing as they march in passing out parade
After completing a rigorous training at Regimental Centre in Jharkhand, Agniveers from the Sikh Regiment conducted a passing out parade on Saturday.
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 10:15 PM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Aryan Prakash
SC dismisses 2 pleas challenging Delhi HC judgment on Agnipath scheme
SC dismisses two pleas challenging Delhi HC judgment on Centre's Agnipath scheme.
Published on Apr 10, 2023 01:26 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
Delhi High Court upholds Agnipath scheme
A bench of chief justice Satish Chandra Sharma and justice Subramonium Prasad dismissed pleas seeking resumption and enrolment under the previous recruitment scheme
Updated on Feb 27, 2023 11:29 AM IST
Army to kick off 2nd round of Agniveer recruitment soon
The second phase of recruitment of Agniveers starting in mid February.
Published on Feb 04, 2023 07:45 PM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
‘Agnipath will be game changer in strengthening military’: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Agniveers will make the armed forces ‘more youthful and tech-savvy’
Updated on Jan 16, 2023 06:11 PM IST
IAF Agniveer result 01/2022 declared at agnipathvayu.cdac.in, know how to check
IAF has released the provisional select list of the Agniveervayu recruitment 01/2022.
Updated on Nov 11, 2022 08:29 PM IST
IAF Agniveer result 01/2022 out at agnipathvayu.cdac.in, here's the direct link
IAF has released the provisional select list of the Agniveervayu recruitment 01/2022 .
Updated on Nov 11, 2022 08:07 PM IST
IAF Agniveer Result: Air Force Agniveervayu results out on agnipathvayu.cdac.in
IAF Agniveer Result 2022: Indian Air Force (IAF) Agnipath results announced on agnipathvayu.cdac.in. Direct link given here.
Published on Aug 11, 2022 12:39 PM IST
HT Education Desk, New Delhi
Agniveer recruitment for females from Nov 1-3 in Bengaluru; Here's how to apply
Check eligibility and registration guidelines for the recruitment rally of women as Agniveers in Bengaluru from November 1 to 3.
Published on Aug 10, 2022 06:58 PM IST
Yamini C S | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
Agniveer Recruitment: A million applicants for 3,000 navy jobs under Agnipath
Agniveer Recruitment: Almost a million applicants, including over 82,000 women, have registered for recruitment into the Indian Navy under the Agnipath model for short-term induction of soldiers into the three services, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
Published on Aug 03, 2022 07:28 PM IST
Centre asking for caste certificate from Agniveers: Tejashwi. Rajnath hits back
Agnipath scheme: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav accused the BJP of running away from caste census while asking for caste certificates from defence aspirants.
Updated on Jul 19, 2022 02:04 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Aryan Prakash
Supreme Court to hear today pleas challenging Agnipath recruitment scheme
Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear pleas challenging Agnipath recruitment scheme.
Updated on Jul 19, 2022 09:49 AM IST
HT News Desk | Reported by Utkarsh Anand | Written by Aryan Prakash
PM Modi urges for a ‘fruitful’ monsoon session| 10 points
Monsoon session of parliament: The fresh session is likely to see opposition outrage on various issues.
Updated on Jul 18, 2022 09:52 AM IST
Monsoon session: Government holds all-party meet, Cong questions PM's absence
The Monsoon session of Parliament holds importance as the election of the President and Vice-President office is slated to take place in this session.
Updated on Jul 17, 2022 11:48 AM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
Supreme Court to hear on July 15 pleas challenging Centre’s Agnipath scheme
The Agnipath scheme was announced by the Narendra Modi government to recruit soldiers, including women for only four years with a provision to retain 25 per cent of them in the regular cadre for another 15 years after another round of screening.
Updated on Jul 13, 2022 11:19 AM IST
HT News Desk | Reported by Utkarsh Anand | Written by Aryan Prakash
Agnipath scheme: Rajnath holds talks with Oppn ahead of Monsoon Session of Parl
The meeting was a personal initiative by defence minister Rajnath Singh to put forth facts and also allay the fears of the opposition regarding the contractual recruitment policy.
Published on Jul 11, 2022 04:51 PM IST
Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Sohini Goswami, New Delhi
Agnipath is in tandem with the vision of lean, lethal force: IAF chief
Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari told PTI that 13 teams will take care of enrolment, employment, assessment and training of recruits within the four-year engagement period.
Published on Jul 11, 2022 05:36 AM IST
PTI | , New Delhi