Agnipath Scheme

Agniveer scheme a golden opportunity for youths: Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi

A total of 1,389 Agniveers, including 214 women, joined the service on Friday following 16 weeks of training, he said.

10 August 2024, 18:43 IST

Agniveer scheme a golden opportunity for youths: Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi

10 August 2024, 18:43 IST

Akhilesh Yadav, Anurag Thakur clash in Lok Sabha over Agnipath scheme

Speaking during a discussion on the Union Budget in Lok Sabha, Yadav accused the government of initially orchestrating supportive tweets from major industrialists to promote the Agnipath scheme.

30 July 2024, 11:05 IST

Akhilesh Yadav, Anurag Thakur clash in Lok Sabha over Agnipath scheme

30 July 2024, 11:05 IST

Agnipath Row—Obduracy is bad politics and the worst kind of governance

Can the Modi regime afford the cost of destabilising and by extension weakening an institution that serves to secure the nation from external danger?

30 July 2024, 10:19 IST

Agnipath Row—Obduracy is bad politics and the worst kind of governance

30 July 2024, 10:19 IST

India Political Highlights | CMs of 10 states skipped NITI Aayog's governing council meeting, says CEO

Hello readers, the the 9th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog unfolded today with much drama. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the meet. While other I.N.D.I.A. bloc Chief Ministers decided to boycott the meet which is said to be themed around 'Viksit Bharat@2047', West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee attended the meet. Minutes later, the Bengal CM stormed out of the meeting boycotting it and alleged that she was 'stopped from speaking'. PIB later 'fact checked' her saying that the West Bengal's CMs remarks were misleading. Subsequently, other BJP leaders have piped up saying that all CMs get 7 minutes to talk - a time limit exceeded by Mamata. Meanwhile, PM Modi in a display of 'double engine' politics held a meeting with CMs and deputy CMs of BJP-ruled states after the NITI Aayog meeting to ensure development programmes were on track in these states. Thanks for tracking all the political updates throughout the day only with DH's Live Blog.

28 July 2024, 08:42 IST

India Political Highlights | CMs of 10 states skipped NITI Aayog's governing council meeting, says CEO

28 July 2024, 08:42 IST

PM indulging in petty politics even while paying tribute to Kargil martyrs: Congress

Referring to Modi's claim that the Agnipath scheme was the military's project, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said it is a 'blatant lie and an unpardonable insult' to the forces, as he is clearly spreading lies and confusion.

26 July 2024, 10:26 IST

PM doing petty politics even while paying tribute to Kargil martyrs, trying to evade responsibility: Congress

PM indulging in petty politics even while paying tribute to Kargil martyrs: Congress

26 July 2024, 10:26 IST

Agniveers 'barely trained', bring handicap to combat units: Former Navy chiefs

The scheme is 'detrimental to the combat effectiveness' of the military and the Agniveers are fit for only 'sentry duties', said Admiral Arun Prakash, former Chief of the Naval Staff.

11 July 2024, 16:09 IST

Agniveers good for sentry duty only, bring handicap to combat units: Former Navy chiefs

Agniveers 'barely trained', bring handicap to combat units: Former Navy chiefs

11 July 2024, 16:09 IST

Ex-Agniveers to get reservations, age relaxations, CAPF announces change in recruitment rules

CISF director general Neena Singh said ex-Agiveers would be given relaxation in the physical efficiency test and the force would ensure they get maximum benefits of these reservations.

11 July 2024, 14:12 IST

Ex-Agniveers to get reservations, age relaxations, CAPF announces change in recruitment rules

11 July 2024, 14:12 IST

Martyred Agniveer's kin say 'got Rs 1.08 cr aid from Modi govt' day after Rahul slammed scheme in Parliament

Speaking to reporters here on Monday evening, his father Lakshman Gawate said that after Akshay Gawate's death, the family got 'Rs 48 lakh as his insurance cover, Rs 50 lakh from the central government and Rs 10 lakh from the state government.' He also demanded a government job for Akshay's sister.

02 July 2024, 05:44 IST

Martyred Agniveer's kin say 'got Rs 1.08 cr aid from Modi govt' day after Rahul slammed scheme in Parliament

02 July 2024, 05:44 IST

In debut speech as LoP, Rahul tears into Modi govt over Manipur crisis, Agnipath scheme, NEET row & MSP issue

In a dramatic exchange where he locked horns with PM Modi on several counts, Gandhi stirred a hornet’s nest when he said, while pointing at the BJP, that those that claim to be Hindus, are turning violent.

01 July 2024, 15:41 IST

In debut speech as LoP, Rahul Gandhi tears into Modi govt over Manipur crisis, Agnipath scheme, NEET row & MSP issue

In debut speech as LoP, Rahul tears into Modi govt over Manipur crisis, Agnipath scheme, NEET row & MSP issue

01 July 2024, 15:41 IST

DH Deciphers: After Agnipath scheme faces poll fire, govt allies call for review

Kalyan Ray explains the scheme, its current status, and what may happen to the programme.

17 June 2024, 00:11 IST

DH Deciphers: After Agnipath scheme faces poll fire, govt allies call for review

17 June 2024, 00:11 IST