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"Very important and excellent decision": Defence expert Sanjeev Srivastava hails Agnipath's tenure extensionDefence Expert Sanjeev Srivastava on Wednesday hailed the Centre's decision to grant a two-year extension to 75 per cent of Agniveers as a ...04 Nov, 2026, 11.10 PM IST- Agnipath scheme: All Agniveers to be offered regular enrolment after 2-year extended engagementThe Union Cabinet has approved a revised Agnipath scheme offering all Agniveers a pathway to regular military service. The top 25% will be ...04 Nov, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
- 'Until it becomes perfect, many things have to be changed, evaluated': Former Lt Gen DP Pandey hails Cabinet's Agnipath extensionResponding to queries regarding the government's decision to introduce a 'Second Tour of Duty' and expand regular enrolment pathways, Lt Ge...04 Nov, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
- Agniveers' tenure extended by two years; CDS says 75% outgoing Agniveers will also be given option to continue in armed forcesAgniveer extension news: The Centre has announced a two-year engagement extension for the remaining 75% of Agniveers following feedback on ...04 Nov, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
- Cabinet approves ₹14,500-crore scheme to add 92 GWh energy storage capacityThe Union Cabinet has approved a significant ₹14,500-crore scheme aimed at developing new energy storage capacity. This funding will suppor...04 Nov, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
- 1st batch of Agniveers retiring soon: What's the retirement money, career options and benefits they will getBy 2026, approximately 18,300 Agniveers will finish their service in the armed forces, marking a pivotal transition. To ease their shift in...28 Oct, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
- CRPF mulls restoring Army ranks abolished 30 years ago; promotions, Agniveers in focusThe CRPF is considering reintroducing the lance naik and naik ranks, abolished in 1997, to address promotion delays among its 3.25 lakh per...17 Oct, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
- Ex-Agniveers may get Delhi govt jobs without exams, physical testsThe Delhi government is considering direct recruitment of former Agniveers into police and fire services. This recruitment may occur withou...06 Oct, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
- Assam Cabinet approves Green Cess on vehicle ownership transfers, 12% quota for ex-AgniveersIn a recent meeting, the Assam Cabinet has ratified a Green Cess on vehicle ownership transfers. This initiative aligns with the introducti...04 Oct, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
- UP govt steps up outreach to key voter groups ahead of 2027 Assembly pollsUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s government has announced a series of measures benefiting Panchayat Sahayaks, farmers, ex-ser...18 Sep, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
- Agniveers among four detained after 12 weapons stolen from Secunderabad Army armouryA high-security breach occurred at the Madras Regiment armoury in Secunderabad Cantonment. Twelve sophisticated firearms and hundreds of am...02 Sep, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
- Agnipath reforms: Why Agniveers need longer service, higher retention and better career prospectsThe Agniveer scheme, initiated in 2022, is under scrutiny as discussions continue about its framework. As the government assesses input fro...24 Aug, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
- Agniveer scheme golden opportunity for youths: Navy chiefThe Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, highlighted the Agniveer scheme as a prime opportunity for Indian youth to serve t...10 Aug, 2024, 05.26 PM IST
- Army veterans worried about Agniveer scheme, say it will 'degrade' combat power and add to threats by China and PakistanMilitary experts express concerns about the Agnipath scheme impacting combat effectiveness and operational efficiency. The scheme demobiliz...05 Jul, 2024, 06.06 PM IST
- Agniveer scheme brought after lot of thought: Rajnath Singh's rebuttal to Rahul Gandhi in Lok SabhaDefence Minister Rajnath Singh defended the Agnipath military recruitment scheme, which was criticized by opposition leader Rahul Gandhi in...02 Jul, 2024, 11.33 AM IST
- Congress: Nothing short of scrapping Agniveer scheme will doThe Opposition party hardening its stand, incidentally with an eye on the upcoming assembly polls in Haryana and Maharashtra, coincides wit...17 Jun, 2024, 11.36 PM IST
- Fortifying the Forces: Agnipath scheme may see significant changes following Army surveyThe Indian Army is set to implement major changes to the Agniveer scheme following feedback from an internal survey. These changes include ...13 Jun, 2024, 05.32 PM IST
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