'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
'Looking forward to representing India': Defence Minister Rajnath Singh leaves for Tajikistan for SCO meetDefence Minister Rajnath Singh is traveling to Dushanbe, Tajikistan, for the SCO Heads of Government meeting. The meeting will focus on var...
19 Oct, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami holds cabinet meets across districts; Opposition says too lateThe opposition Congress is questioning the government's decision to hold cabinet meetings away from the state capital terming it as electio...
17 Oct, 2026, 11.28 PM 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
Tea Fraternity comes together to raise over Rs 2.26 crore for Assam flood reliefA special charity tea auction held in Guwahati raised Rs 1.61 crore for flood relief. An additional contribution of Rs 65 lakh from a gener...
05 Oct, 2026, 04.46 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
Delhi gears up to raise State Disaster Emergency Relief Force; CM meets NDRF officialsDelhi government is forming a State Disaster Emergency Relief Force. This initiative follows a recent building collapse incident in Satya N...
10 Sep, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
Lachit Borphukan Police Academy to be developed as a national-level police training institution: Assam CMDuring the police passing out ceremony, Assam's Chief Minister lauded the recent graduates and the academy's reputation on a national scale...
02 Sep, 2026, 10.33 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
Bengal disaster management force 'Arjun Vahini' to be operational from September: CM Suvendu AdhikariWest Bengal is set to unveil Arjun Vahini, its new disaster management force, starting operations in September. This strategic response is ...
23 Aug, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
Ex-Agniveers will get 50% CAPF quota, age relaxation and recruitment exemptions: Govt tells Lok SabhaFormer Agniveers will receive fifty percent reservation in constable posts. This reservation applies to Central Armed Police Forces and Ass...
22 Jul, 2026, 03.46 PM IST