Agnipath protests: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets Army, Navy, Air Force chiefs second time
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met the chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force again on Sunday amid ongoing protests over the Agnipath military recruitment scheme, media reported.
'Agnipath' protests continue even after Centre announces new steps to address protesters' concerns
New Delhi/IBNS: Despite the Centre's steps to address the concerns over the 'Agnipath' defence recruitment scheme, protests in several states continue with the job aspirants demanding a rollback of the scheme.
Arsonists have no place in the armed forces, says top army official: Report
New Delhi: Arsonists have no place in the armed forces, a top army official who has been a driving force in the new tour of duty 'Agnipath' programme said Saturday as various parts of India continued to reel under violent protests by armed forces aspirants.
New Delhi: As the violent protests against Agnipath, the new Indian Army recruitment scheme, intensifies across the states, the Modi government on Saturday announced 10 per cent reservation for 'Agniveers' (future recruits) in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles.