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Latest Articles in Agnipath Scheme

Govt Announces 10% Reservation In CISF For ‘Ex -Agniveers’

The ministry also approved relaxation in the upper age limit depending on being a part of the first batch or subsequent batches of Agniveers

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Delhi HC To Pass Judgement On Batch Of Pleas Challenging Agnipath Scheme On 27 Feb

During the hearing, Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Aishwarya Bhati appeared for Central Government and submitted before the court that more than 10 lakh aspirants have been given the benefit of age relaxation

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Army Tweaks Agnipath Scheme To Recruit Skilled Candidates For Technical Roles

The development comes after the Army changed the selection process for 'Agniveers,' requiring aspirants to take an online common entrance examination, followed by physical fitness and medical tests and the first online CEE is set to take place in April at nearly 200 different locations across the country

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Defence Minister Declares National Security Top Priority, Lauds Agnipath Scheme

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that every effort is being made to ensure that the Agniveers, along with the Armed Forces, can serve society with their strength and knowledge

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From Agnipath To War In Ukraine: Major Developments That Rocked Defence Sector In 2022

India introduced long-thought schemes like Agnipath and commissioned indigenous INS Vikrant, whereas, Russia invaded Ukraine and North Korea launched a record number of missiles

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Delhi HC Seeks Response Of Centre On Pleas Challenging Agnipath Recruitment Scheme

The High Court declined to grant stay on the scheme which had precipitated largescale demonstrations throughout the country in June.

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Agnipath Protests Tolls Nearly 259.44 Crore From The Country

Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnav, stated that in the Agnipath protest more than 2000 trains were affected which has costed the government nearly 259.44 crores

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Monsoon Session: Opposition Slams Govt For Agnipath, Inflation

There is speculation that the opposition will corner the government on issues such as price increases and the Agnipath scheme, on the second day of the monsoon session of Parliament

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SC Transfers Pending PILs To HC Challenging Centre's Agnipath Scheme

The bench said petitioners before the four high courts can also opt to intervene in the proceedings before the Delhi High Court

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Rajya Sabha's Pre-Lunch Session Adjourned Today

Tuesday's Rajya Sabha's proceedings were adjourned due to opposition's insistence on discussion on topics like price rise to Agnipath Scheme

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CPI MP Demands For Discussion Over Agnipath Scheme In Rajya Sabha

Binoy Viswam, CPI MP, served a notice for suspension of proceedings of the Rajya Sabha to discuss the Agnipath Scheme

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Delhi HC To Hear Pleas Challenging Centre's Agnipath Scheme On July 20

The Agnipath scheme, announced on June 14, provides for the recruitment of youths in the defence forces Army between the age of 17-and-a-half and 21 for only four years with a provision to retain 25 per cent of them for 15 more years

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Shinzo Abe Killing Underlines Possible Pitfalls Of Agnipath Scheme: TMC

The party claimed that the killing underlined the possible pitfalls of the controversial defence recruitment programme

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10,000 Women Enrolled For Agnipath’s Scheme: Govt

The Indian Navy started its registration on 1 July for Agnipath Scheme and within days of its opening, 10,000 female candidates had enrolled for it. After the registration process, the online application will commence from 15 July to 30 July

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Around 20% Of 'Agniveers' To Be Inducted By Indian Navy This Year Will Be Women

Around 20 per cent of the 'Agniveers' to be inducted by the Indian Navy this year will be women, Navy officials said on Tuesday

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