Agnipath Recruitment Scheme 2022

Speaking in support of the controversial scheme, the co-founder of Info Edge said that the armed forces are 'very fine' institutions and a 'great training ground'. He tweeted, "If a person does four years of national service in the armed forces, he or she will finish as a disciplined and a trained professional with a college degree."

Agnipath Row Highlights | 35 WhatsApp groups banned by govt for 'spreading fake news'

Protests have erupted in several states since June 16 against the Agnipath scheme, which seeks to recruit soldiers into the Army, Navy and Air Force for a four-year-period, followed by compulsory retirement for most, without gratuity and pension benefits.

Amid violent Agnipath protests, train services suspended in Bihar from 8 pm today: Reports

The suspension of rail services was reported against the backdrop of protesters setting train coaches on fire in Danapur Rail Division of Bihar. The arson and vandalism have led to a loss of around Rs 200 crore, officials said.

Agnipath policy 'directionless'; urge protesters to maintain peace: Sonia Gandhi

The appeal for peace comes in the backdrop of violent protests being reported in parts of the nation. In Bihar, rail coaches of trains stationed in Danapur were set on fire; in Uttar Pradesh, instances of vandalism and arson were reported; and a person was killed in police firing in Telangana's Secundarabad.

Agnipath Row | 10% reservation for 'Agniveers' in Defence Ministry jobs approved: Rajnath Singh

The announcement came shortly after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a high-level meeting with the three service chiefs.

In Pics | Protestors set trains on fire to protest against government's 'Agnipath military scheme'

Violence erupted in parts of India on June 16 with thousands of angry youths setting train coaches and vehicles on fire, blocking highways and attacking police with rocks to protest a new short-term government recruitment policy for the military.

Protestors on path of unrest: Facts about Agnipath Scheme

Hundreds of protestors across various states are taking the path of unrest, in protest against the recruitment scheme. Political parties too are trying to push the Government to roll back 'Agnipath Scheme'.