In a major controversy, Bihar Co-operative Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Surendra Yadav on Thursday, said that the 'Agniveer' scheme will make the Indian Army a "Hijdon Ki Fauj".
"Retired officers said that if people are being given arms training and then asked to go back to society, it will lead to violence," Rahul Gandhi said.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Friday said that the general masses are very much aware of the ongoing situation and will give their verdict against the unemployment, inflation, and mismanagement in the upcoming assembly polls.
New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Wednesday listed for hearing on November 18 a bunch of pleas challenging the Centre's 'Agnipath' scheme while granting time to the petitioners to file rejoinders.
Uri, Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir) [India] September 17 (ANI): Indian Army organised a two-month-long pre-training for youth residents of the villages located at the border areas of Uri subdivision along the Line of Control (LOC) in the Baramulla district of Kashmir for enrolment in the Army
New Delhi [India], August 31 (ANI): Nepal's ambassador to India Shankar Prasad Sharma on Wednesday said talks are underway between India and Nepal over the recruitment process of Gorkhas under India's Agnipath scheme.
New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): As the registration for the Senior Secondary Recruit (SSR) and Matric Recruit(MR) concluded on Wednesday, the Indian Navy received over 80,000 applications from women candidates, informed the officials.
Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 24 (ANI): The first-ever examination for the recruitment in Indian Air Force through the new 'Agnipath' recruitment scheme began across the country on Sunday morning amid tight police security.
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): With an aim to spread clarity about the Agnipath scheme, the Defence Minister will chair a consultative committee meeting which will include the presence of Minister of State Ajay Bhatt, the three service chiefs and the Defence Secretary.
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): A Sessions Court of Patiala House Court on Friday granted anticipatory bail to three including the NSUI's former state president in case of a protest outside JP Nadda's house against the Agniveer Scheme.
Malappuram (Kerala) [India], July 2 (ANI): Taking a dig at the Centre, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said that he views his interrogation by Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the National Herald case "like a medal".