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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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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In Amit Shah’s Gandhinagar, three Lok Sabha candidates allege they faced pressure to withdraw
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‘Knowing we’re mortal gives us purpose’: Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan on his new book
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Unnatural sex between husband and wife not rape, woman’s consent immaterial: Madhya Pradesh HC
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Why is the 2024 Congress manifesto silent on pushing back against majoritarianism? History has clues
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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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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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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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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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‘The Broken News’ S2 review: A competent second round of TV channel rivalry
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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: Kolkata beat Mumbai in a thriller at Wankhede for the first time in 12 years
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Brijesh, Aryan and five other Indians enter finals
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Cricket, ICC rankings: India remain No 1 in ODIs and T20Is, ranked second in Tests
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Watch, ICC Men's T20 World Cup: Sean Paul and Kes combine to create tournament's official anthem
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Four Indians move to semi-finals with comprehensive wins