BJP Dares Rahul To Select CM Face In Haryana From Backward Class

02 Aug 2024

Senior BJP leader Satish Poonia, who is in-charge of Haryana, on Thursday challenged Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi to select a common man from a backward class as Congress party’s chief ministerial candidate in Haryana. Poonia said the BJP has taken a significant step by declaring Nayab...

BJP-Ruled States Offer Job Reservations For Agniveers Amid Criticism Of Agnipath Scheme

27 Jul 2024

As the BJP-led government faces criticism over the Agnipath scheme, several BJP-ruled states are stepping up to support it by offering job reservations for Agniveers (those who have served under the scheme) in state jobs. Support from BJP-ruled States मुख्यमंत्री श्री भजनलाल शर्मा ने कहा कि प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेन्द्र मोदी...

Kharge Accuses PM Modi Of Doing Petty Politics

26 Jul 2024

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his comments on the grand old party on the ‘25 year of Kargil Vijay Diwas’ accusing him of doing petty politics and said no Prime Minister has ever done this before. Hitting back at the Prime...

Agnipath: A Necessary Army Reform, Says PM Modi, Criticizes Opposition for Misleading Youth

26 Jul 2024

During his address in Kargil on Friday, marking the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored the significance of the Agnipath scheme. This occasion served as a platform for the Prime Minister to highlight the scheme's aim of rejuvenating the Army and maintaining its readiness for...

Indian Army Enrolls One Lakh Agniveers: Top Officer Provides Update

22 Jul 2024

Amid ongoing discussions about the Agnipath policy for recruiting into the Indian armed forces, a senior Indian Army officer announced that around one lakh Agniveers have joined the force since the scheme's inception. Lieutenant General Channira Bansi Ponnappa, the army's Adjutant General, shared that the scheme, launched in June 2022,...

Agnipath Scheme To Remain; Adjustments Expected In Upcoming Budget

14 Jul 2024

The four-year Agnipath scheme for armed forces service may see changes in the Union Budget or later to enhance its appeal. Despite opposition protests, the Union government views the scheme as an effective way to improve the youth profile of the armed forces while addressing rising defense pension liabilities, according...

Rahul Gandhi Raises Concerns Over Agniveer Scheme During Parliament Session

01 Jul 2024

In the ongoing Parliament session, Rahul Gandhi remarked on the Agniveer scheme for entry into the Armed Forces, noting that one Agniveer had tragically lost his life in a landmine blast. He pointed out that this individual was not acknowledged as a 'martyr', emphasizing that 'Agniveer' seemed to be viewed...

Agnipath Scheme: What Is It, Why The Criticism, And Why A Review Is Demanded?

09 Jun 2024

The Agnipath scheme, introduced by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in June 2022, has faced significant opposition from political parties and Armed Forces veterans. The scheme's contentious nature became a central issue in the election campaigns of the INDIA bloc in key states such as Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh,...

How Are PM Modi’s Agnipath Reforms Reshaping India’s Military?

09 May 2024

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has embarked on a transformative journey in its defense strategy, marked by the "Agnipath" reforms that signify a paradigm shift in the nation's military architecture. Establishment of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) The creation of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)...

Delhi HC upholds validity of Centre’s Agnipath Scheme, dismisses all pleas

27 Feb 2023

The High Court of Delhi on Monday dismissed the batch of petitions challenging the Agnipath scheme to seek the resumption and enrollment as per the previous recruitment scheme in defence services of India. While passing the judgement, a bench of judges headed by the Chief Justice of Delhi said that,...