Indian Defence
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Decision to form Agnipath scheme took armed forces by surprise, says former Army chief MM Naravane
In his memoir, he said he had initially discussed with the prime minister a ‘tour of duty’ scheme to induct soldiers for short-term tenure only in the Army.
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India does not believe in war but is prepared for any challenge, Rajnath Singh says in Arunachal
The defence minister made the remarks nearly a month after a clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers in the Tawang sector of the state.
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Defence Acquisition Council approves arms procurement worth Rs 28,732 crore
The decision was taken at a meeting of the council headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
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Trending
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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View from the Margins: A Dalit Christian explains why he will be voting for change
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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EC rejects claims that EVMs gave extra votes to BJP in Kerala mock polls, SC reserves verdict
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Beyond the hype: Why the BJP is eyeing Tamil Nadu’s most prosperous region
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‘Does Modi want to create Jativeers?’: Opposition asks why Agnipath aspirants need caste certificate
BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra, however, said that Army aspirants have been required to state their religion and caste since before Independence.
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Agnipath scheme: Indian Army to begin recruitment for first batch from July
Recruited candidates cannot be released before they complete four years of service, it said in a notification.
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Protests against Agnipath scheme erupt in many cities
The protestors said that they have been waiting for regular recruitment for the armed forces, but the Centre has introduced the short-term duty scheme instead.
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Video
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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India announces Agnipath scheme for four-year recruitment of soldiers into armed forces
Citizens from 17 and a half to 21 years of age can apply for the scheme.
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Agni-4 ballistic missile successfully tested
The nuclear-capable weapon has a range of 4,000 kms.
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Indian Army chief says challenges lie ahead as geopolitical situation is changing quickly
Focus should be on reforms, restructuring and transformation to enhance the Army’s operational capacity, says General Manoj Pande.
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The Reel
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Watch: ‘The Broken News’ returns for a second season
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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‘Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout’ review: A bland cop meets a dull case
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‘Juna Furniture’ trailer: Mahesh Manjrekar directs and stars in film about ageing
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Start the week with a film: In ‘Tokyo Sonata’, the unequal music of an emotionally distant family
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The Tour of Duty plan for the Army is not a realistic solution for India’s security concerns
The proposal to start short-term recruitment of combatants could again see the Army be reduced to a playground for partisan deflections and quick-fix solutions.
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India says all military requirements of armed forces will be sourced indigenously
The defence ministry said import of equipment should only be an exception.
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India cancelled orders for MiG-29 jets from Russia over last few weeks, claims US
It will be difficult for any country to purchase military equipment from Russia after sanctions by the United States, the administration said.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Suryakumar, bowlers help Mumbai Indians seal thriller against Punjab Kings
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Cricket: Meg Lanning opens up about struggle with food and exercise that led to her early retirement
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Paris Olympics 2024: Long jumper Sreeshankar Murali ruled out of Games with knee injury
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Badminton: Kento Momota, former world champion, announces international retirement
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju drops to second after draw against Fabiano Caruana