'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
Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet approves Rs 7,834 crore for 4 major schemes; 20% reservation for retired Agniveers in state policeArunachal Pradesh's Cabinet approved Rs 7,834 crore for four comprehensive schemes. This investment will improve roads and rural connectivi...
18 Jul, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet approves Rs 7,834 crore investment push for roads, power and education reformsArunachal Pradesh Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, unveiled a transformative reform agenda aimed at building on the ...
17 Jul, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
India developing hypersonic missiles; Army looking to induct long-range rockets, loitering munitions, Pralay, Nirbhay missiles: Top officialIndia's DRDO is developing hypersonic missiles and extending the range of Pinaka rockets. The Indian Army is set to induct Nirbhay and Pral...
27 Sep, 2024, 08.44 PM IST
Indian Army confirms payment of Rs 98.39 lakh to Agniveer Ajay Kumar's family after Rahul Gandhi's claimThe Indian Army affirmed its commitment to honoring soldiers' sacrifices amid controversy over compensation for Agniveer Ajay Kumar's famil...
05 Jul, 2024, 11.41 AM 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
India's borders totally secure: Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh reassured the public that India's borders are completely secure during a fireside chat at the Times Now Summ...
28 Mar, 2024, 02.50 PM IST
More than 1,000 women Agniveers incorporated into Indian Navy: Admiral R Hari KumarAdmiral R. Hari Kumar announced the induction of over 1,000 women Agniveers into the Indian Navy, praising the transformative Agnipath sche...
01 Dec, 2023, 05.04 PM IST
Rajnath Singh approves maternity, childcare leave for women soldiers, sailors, air warriors on par with officer counterpartsDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal to grant maternity, child care and child adoption leave to women soldiers, sailors a...
05 Nov, 2023, 01.33 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman Budget 2023 Speech: Here is the full textThis Budget hopes to build on the foundation laid in the previous Budget, and the blueprint drawn for India@100. We envision a prosperous a...
01 Feb, 2023, 05.44 PM IST
Agnipath a transformative scheme; we will keep reviewing it: Rajnath SinghThe scheme, announced on June 14, seeks to recruit youths between the age bracket of 17-and-half years to 21 for only four years with a pro...
25 Jun, 2022, 10.03 PM IST
Government rejects criticism against Agnipath amidst raging protests in several states; issues clarificationApart from issuing a 'Myth vs Facts' document to address the concerns raised on the scheme, the government's information dissemination arm ...
16 Jun, 2022, 06.39 PM IST
No change being done to Army's regimental system under 'Agnipath' scheme: Govt sourcesThe government on Tuesday unveiled 'Agnipath' scheme for the recruitment of soldiers in the Army, Navy and the Air Force largely on a four-...
16 Jun, 2022, 04.25 PM IST
Army recruitment overhaul: Why India needs 'Agnipath' and 'Agniveers', explained in chartsUnveiling the 'Agnipath' scheme on Tuesday, defence minister Rajnath Singh said the "transformative initiative would provide a youthful pro...
15 Jun, 2022, 06.59 PM IST