AGNIPATH SCHEME
All India 12 State Agniveer Vayu recruitment rally started in Odisha's Baripada; thousands young aspirants participate
The Indian Air Force Agniveer Vayu Recruitment Rally 2025 started today in Baripada, Odisha. Thousands of young people from 12 states are participating. The recruitment drive offers a chance to join the Indian Air Force under the Agnipath scheme. The district administration and Vayusena are collaborating for the recruitment. The rally continues until September 3, 2025.
Withdraw SIR in Bihar: TMC's Derek O'Brien makes 79 suggestions to govt on Independence Day
TMC Rajya Sabha MP Derek O’Brien, on India’s 79th Independence Day, submitted 79 recommendations to the Union government covering issues from unemployment and federalism to health, education, and law. Key suggestions include withdrawing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar, resolving Manipur unrest, granting full statehood to J&K, repealing controversial laws, boosting women’s workforce participation, and improving social welfare schemes.
SBI launches special loan scheme for Agniveers on occasion of 79th Independence Day
State Bank of India has introduced a personal loan scheme for Agniveers. This initiative supports the Agnipath recruitment program. Agniveers with SBI salary accounts can borrow up to Rs 4 lakh without collateral. There are no processing fees. Repayment aligns with the Agnipath scheme's term. Defence personnel get a low 10.50% interest rate until September 30, 2025.
How to file ITR-1 online: A step-by-step guide for salaried taxpayers also having income from house property, LTCG and other source under new tax regime
Salaried taxpayers with income from house property, LTCG, and other sources can file ITR-1 online following a step-by-step guide. The Income Tax Department extended the ITR filing deadline to September 15, 2025, for FY 2024-25. Taxpayers can now report LTCG up to Rs 1.25 lakh using ITR-1, simplifying the filing process under the new tax regime.
Fitter, faster and fiercer: How Indian Army is changing its tactics to counter two-front threats from China and Pakistan
The Indian Army is undergoing a significant transformation, shifting towards a leaner, technologically advanced force. This includes reducing troop size through the Agnipath scheme, modernizing with drones and AI, and restructuring combat units with integrated formations like Rudra and Bhairav. These reforms aim to enhance battlefield readiness and responsiveness to modern warfare demands, particularly along sensitive borders.
Govt preparing to give 10% horizontal reservation to Agniveers in govt jobs: Uttarakhand CM
Uttarakhand government is set to introduce a 10% horizontal reservation for Agniveers in various state government jobs, including police, transport, and forest departments, after completing their four years of service. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced this initiative on Kargil Vijay Diwas, alongside increased ex-gratia amounts for martyrs' families and enhanced benefits for ex-servicemen.
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How you can join the Army, Navy, or Air Force through Agniveer Programme
The Agniveer Programme, launched in 2022, offers Indian youth a four-year opportunity to serve in the armed forces. It recruits individuals aged 17.5 to 21, with varying educational qualifications, through a multi-stage selection process. Agniveers receive a monthly salary and a substantial Seva Nidhi package upon completion, with a chance for permanent absorption or civilian career advancement.
Trade unions, farmer bodies to go on general strike on Wed; may disrupt banking, other services
A nationwide strike is expected to disrupt essential services. Over 25 crore workers will protest new labor codes and privatization. Banking, postal, and insurance sectors may face closures. Unions demand higher minimum wages and the old pension scheme. Farmer organizations support the strike, raising concerns about MSP and loan waivers.
Indian Army Agniveer 2025: Exam begins, check shift timing, pattern, analysis, scheme details & admit card steps at joinindianarmy.nic.in
The Indian Army initiated the Agniveer 2025 recruitment exams on June 30, 2025, conducting the General Duty exam in three shifts. The exam pattern includes General Reasoning, Knowledge, Science, and Mathematics, with 50 questions to be completed in one hour.
Modi govt forced Agnipath Scheme on army: Mallikarjun Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of engaging in "petty politics" on Kargil Vijay Diwas. Kharge claimed that the government forced the Agnipath scheme on the armed forces, citing a statement from former army chief General MM Naravane. He emphasized that Agniveers do not receive the same benefits as regular personnel, urging the scheme to be scrapped.
How the Kargil war’s legacy shaped the Agnipath scheme for a modern army
Launched as a major reform in the Indian Armed Forces, the Agnipath scheme aims to rejuvenate the army by reducing the average age of its personnel. Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored its significance during the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas, connecting it to the strategic lessons from the 1999 Kargil War. Designed to enlist young recruits for four years, the scheme is expected to infuse the army with renewed vigor and technical expertise.
"Agnipath scheme in no way strengthens capability of armed forces": Congress' Karti P Chidambaram
Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram criticized the Agnipath scheme, claiming it doesn't enhance the armed forces' capacity or capability due to its short-term nature and inadequate training. Similarly, Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad pledged to end the scheme if the INDIA bloc gains power. Amidst these criticisms, PM Modi defended the Agnipath scheme during Kargil Vijay Diwas, emphasizing it as a necessary reform to keep the Army young and fit. He accused opposition parties of politicizing national security issues. Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorates India's victory in Operation Vijay, reclaiming strategic positions from Pakistani infiltrators.
PM Modi 'betrayed' youth by 'forcibly' imposing Agnipath scheme: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi vows to revoke the controversial Agnipath scheme and ensure justice for youth aspiring to serve in the armed forces under an INDIA bloc government.
SC dismisses two pleas challenging Delhi HC judgment on Centre's Agnipath scheme
The bench, however, posted a third fresh plea related to recruitment in the Indian Air Force (IAF) prior to the launch of the Agnipath scheme for hearing on April 17.
Delhi HC dismisses plea against Agnipath scheme, says it was introduced in national interest
The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed batch of petitions challenging the Centre's Agnipath scheme for recruitment in armed forces. A bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad had on December 15 last year reserved its verdict on the matter.
Will hear on December 12 pleas challenging Agnipath scheme: Delhi HC
The bench asked Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati to segregate petitions which are challenging the Agnipath scheme and those concerning the recruitment processes for the armed forces under certain previous advertisements and file a chart before the court.
AAP will fully support Agnipath scheme: Arvind Kejriwal
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had earlier criticised the Agnipath Scheme and appealed to the central government to give defence job aspirants the chance to serve the country throughout their life, not just four years.
India to continue recruiting Gurkha soldiers to Indian Army under Agnipath scheme
In a weekly media briefing, the Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson, Arindam Bagchi said, "We have been recruiting Gurkha soldiers to the Indian Army for a long time. We look forward to continuing to recruit Gurkha soldiers to the Indian Army under the Agnipath scheme. "
Congress to take to streets after August 15 demanding rollback of Agnipath scheme: Deepinder Singh Hooda
He said the Samyukt Kisan Morcha and some organisations of jawans and the unemployed youth had announced jointly launching the 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan' campaign against the Agnipath scheme and holding seminars all over the country from August 7 to 14. The Congress party will extend its full support to the campaign, he added.
Fresh plea in SC challenging government's Agnipath scheme
The petition contended that this scheme jeopardizes the future of aspirants who have already successfully gone through the rigorous selection process of the armed forces once, compelling these individuals to initiate a fresh start for the selection process under the Agnipath Scheme. The plea has also sought directions to constitute a committee of Veterans, the Chief of all the Armed Forces, and other appropriate persons to look into the proposed scheme.
Agnipath scheme to weaken Army: Bhupinder Singh Hooda
The opposition party had announced that it will stage a "satyagraha" across all the Assembly constituencies in the country on Monday, demanding the withdrawal of the "Tughlaqi" (whimsical) decision to roll out the Agnipath scheme.
No question of rollback of Agnipath scheme, government's move not a knee-jerk reaction, says NSA Doval
Doval said under Agnipath scheme, every youth of this country who has got the desire and motivation and feels a sense of commitment to defend the country gets an opportunity. "His energy and talent are used to make this country strong," the NSA said.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann claims Agnipath scheme will 'dilute' Army's fighting ability; demands its rollback
It is ridiculous that in the last two years, thousands of youth cleared the physical test of the armed forces but they have not been called for the written exams, Mann said in a statement. On the contrary, the Central government, in a "whimsical" move, introduced the Agnipath scheme which allows a short service of four years to youths in the armed forces without any pension, Mann said.
Centre has to take this back, the way it revoked farm laws: Owaisi on Agnipath scheme
"Agnipath scheme is absolutely wrong decision taken by the Government and it is not good for the country at all. PM Modi thinks that our Navy officers and soldiers are contractual employees or contractual lecturers, but their profession is honourable," Owaisi told ANI.
BJP rallies its leaders to put stout defence of Agnipath scheme
The government on Thursday night increased the upper age limit for recruitment under the Agnipath scheme to 23 years from 21 for 2022 amid widespread protest against the new model for enrolment of soldiers into the three services.
Agnipath scheme: Protesters pelt stones at vehicles, block railway tracks in Haryana
In Ballabhgarh, protesters, mainly college students, raised slogans against the Agnipath scheme and resorted to stone pelting near Anaj Mandi, the police said, adding that they resorted to mild lathi-charge to disperse the protesters.
Agnipath scheme: Violent protests continue in Bihar, 2 trains set on fire
The agitation by the students and job aspirants continued in almost all the districts of Bihar. Several organisations have given a 72-hour ultimatum to the Modi government to withdraw the Agnipath scheme or else they will intensify the agitation and call for Bharat Bandh. The students are sitting on tracks at several places in Bihar and they are not ready to go home.
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