Armed forces united by uniform not divided by religion: Delhi HCThe Delhi High Court supported the army's decision to dismiss a Christian officer. He was terminated for not fully participating in religio...
01 Jun, 2025, 03.30 PM IST
Delhi High Court affirms Military Code over religious exemptionsReaffirming the unity and discipline of the armed forces, the Delhi High Court has upheld the termination of a Commanding Officer who refus...
31 May, 2025, 03.02 PM IST
Now, central government employees will get this allowance more than once a yearCentral government employees will now receive their uniform allowance on a pro rata basis. This change addresses long-standing concerns and...
07 Apr, 2025, 06.09 PM IST
Family of Agniveer who died in Siachen to get Rs 1.1 crore: ArmyThe army has clarified that the family of an Agniveer, who died in the line of duty in Siachen, will get emoluments as per authorisation th...
24 Oct, 2023, 12.41 AM IST
Agniveer scheme devised to 'insult' Indian brave hearts, says Rahul Gandhi"A young man was martyred for the country - no gratuity, no other military facilities for his service, and no pension to his family in mart...
22 Oct, 2023, 11.12 PM IST
Delhi HC dismisses plea against Agnipath scheme, says it was introduced in national interestThe Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed batch of petitions challenging the Centre's Agnipath scheme for recruitment in armed forces. A ben...
27 Feb, 2023, 10.53 AM IST
Congress opposition to Agnipath scheme 'politically motivated', says V K Singh"It's all politically motivated. You look at the type of statements that had been issued by Congress. When I speak like this, and you (medi...
21 Jun, 2022, 02.48 PM IST
Agnipath Scheme: Anand Mahindra welcomes opportunity to employ AgniveersUnder the scheme, 25% of the recruits would be retained for regular service and others would retire without gratuity and pension benefits. ...
20 Jun, 2022, 10.16 AM IST
Is this MGNREGA-like initiative for educated youth or there is 'hidden agenda' of RSS: Tejashwi Yadav on AgnipathAddressing a press conference here, he asked whether this was a MGNREGA-like initiative for the educated youth or there was a "hidden agend...
19 Jun, 2022, 05.05 PM IST
Why are Indians protesting against the Modi govt’s Agnipath scheme? All you need to knowThe Narendra Modi government introduced the new recruitment initiative for the armed forces earlier this week. The government said youths b...
17 Jun, 2022, 06.12 PM IST
Protests against Modi govt's Agnipath scheme intensify; 1 killed in SecunderabadProtests over 'Agnipath', the recruitment scheme introduced for youth to serve in the Armed Forces, have now continued for the third straig...
17 Jun, 2022, 02.32 PM IST
Protests erupt in Bihar against Agnipath scheme, Army aspirants demand its withdrawalArmy aspirants interrupted train and road traffic in numerous districts of Bihar on Thursday in protest of the "Agnipath" scheme, which off...
16 Jun, 2022, 04.24 PM IST
Government should reconsider Agnipath scheme: Bhupinder Singh HoodaThe Centre on Tuesday unveiled the ambitious "Agnipath" scheme for recruitment of the youth aged between 17 and a half and 21 in the Army, ...
15 Jun, 2022, 07.30 PM IST
SSC: Pay panel for gratuity, fully-funded 1-year courseSeeking to infuse more young blood into the armed forces via the Short Service Commission, the 7th Pay Commission today recommended that th...
11 Jul, 2018, 01.34 PM IST
Modi government notifies pay panel report, babus to get fatter salaries from next monthAccording to the notification, new pay for government employees will be effective from January, 2016 and the arrears shall be paid during t...
26 Jul, 2016, 12.53 PM IST
Gratuity & IIT courses to draw youth to forces"Moreover, they can easily undertake a higher course at government expenditure to acquire any other skill that will help them in their civi...
20 Nov, 2015, 11.53 AM IST
- Army "unattractive" career option for youth, says Gen Kapoor
Army chief General Deepak Kapoor feels the armed forces are an "unattractive" career option for the country's youth and is looking at steps...
09 Feb, 2009, 11.41 AM IST