Agnipath Row Highlights: 483 train services cancelled Sunday due to protests

Amid growing unrest over the newly-announced Agnipath scheme, the Centre announced several incentives including 10 per cent reservation in vacancies in the defence ministry and paramilitary forces for Agnipath retirees. Violent protests raged on in many states and the opposition parties stepped up pressure for a rollback. Stay tuned for more updates.

483 train services cancelled Sunday due to protests against 'Agnipath' scheme

As many as 483 train services were cancelled on Sunday due to protests in different parts of the country against the Centre's 'Agnipath' scheme for short-term recruitment in the armed forces.

35 WhatsApp groups banned by the govt for 'spreading fake news' about Agnipath scheme

As many as 35 WhatsApp groups that were allegedly spreading fake news about the Agnipath military recruitment scheme were on Sunday banned by the government, officials said.

Lakhs of party workers will hold protests Monday against Agnipath, targeting of Rahul Gandhi: Cong

The Congress said lakhs of party workers across the country will hold peaceful protests on Monday against the "anti-youth" Agnipath scheme and the Modi government's "vendetta politics" in targeting Rahul Gandhi.

Jharkhand schools shut on Monday amid bandh call over Agnipath

Schools in Jharkhand will remain shut on Monday in view of the bandh called over theAgnipathrecruitment scheme, officials said.

BJP leader Vijayvargiya draws flak over remark on Agniveers

BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya on Sunday drew flak from the Opposition as well his own party MP Varun Gandhi for apparently suggesting that he will give priority to 'Agniveers' for security jobs at his party office.While the Congress accused him of insulting soldiers, Vijayvargiya alleged the "toolkit gang" was twisting his comments and all he meant was that the excellence of these soldiers will be utilised in whichever field they go to after completing their tenure.

While the Congress accused him of insulting soldiers, Vijayvargiya alleged the "toolkit gang" was twisting his comments and all he meant was that the excellence of these soldiers will be utilised in whichever field they go to after completing their tenure.

Would give priority to Agniveers for security at BJP office, says Vijayvargiya

Amid protests over the Agnipath scheme for recruitment into the armed forces, BJP general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya on Sunday said if he has to hire the services of professionals to arrange security at the party office, he would give priority to those who have served as Agniveer soldiers.

We had not anticipated the recent violence over this scheme. There is no place for indiscipline in the Armed Forces. All candidates will have to give a written pledge that they did not indulge in any arson/violence: Lt General Anil Puri, Addnl Secy, Dept of Military Affairs

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Indian Army's foundation in discipline; no space for arson, vandalism: Lt General Anil Puri

1st batch of 25,000 'Agniveers' to be inducted by December

Notification and registration of Agniveer 1st batch to go live on June 24

The notification and registration of Agniveer 1st batch will go live on June 24, and from July 24, phase 1 online examination process would start. The first batch would be enrolled by December and training would commence by December 30: Air Marshal SK Jha

'In next 4-5 years, intake of soldiers will increase'

Intake of soldiers will not remain at 46,000: Lt General Anil Puri

In next 4-5 years, our intake (of soldiers) will be 50,000-60,000 & will increase to 90,000 - 1 lakh subsequently. We've started small at 46,000 to analyse the scheme...and to build up infra capacity: Lt General Anil Puri.

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'Agniveers' will get a compensation for Rs 1 crore if he sacrifices his life in service of the nation: Lt Gen Anil Puri

No discrimination against 'Agniveers' in service conditions: Lt Gen Anil Puri on Agnipath scheme

'Reform was long-pending, we wanted a youthful profile for the army'

Agnipath scheme will kill youth, will finish Army: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Congress will demand withdrawal of Agnipath recruitment scheme: KC Venugopal

Youth have many doubts about Agnipath; govt must withdraw scheme: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav

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Country kept 'on permanent boil'; culmination of factors like Agnipath, unemployment resulted in 'severe backlash' from youth: Sachin Pilot

Country kept 'on permanent boil'; culmination of factors like Agnipath, unemployment resulted in 'severe backlash' from youth.Govt should stop blaming Opposition for 'genuine' grievance of youth, avoid blame game it indulged in during farm laws protest: Sachin Pilot

Govt must not be stubborn, should take back 'Agnipath' to avoid repeat of farm laws: Sachin Pilot

PTI

Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi over Agnipath scheme unrest

By repeatedly giving false hope of jobs, the Prime Minister has forced the youth of the country to walk on the 'Agnipath' of unemployment. In 8 years, 16 crore jobs were to be given but the youth only got the knowledge of frying pakoras: Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi over Agnipath scheme unrest

Meeting between Rajnath Singh and 3 service chiefs concludes

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other party leaders protest against Agnipath scheme

Additional Secretary Lt Gen Anil Puri to address press conference on Agnipath today

Rapid Action Force, Police deployed at Delhi's Jantar Mantar ahead of Congress 'Satyagrah' protest

Rajnath Singh meets service chiefs amid Agnipath protests

Rahul Gandhi to attend Congress 'Satyagraha' against Agnipath scheme in Delhi's Jantar Mantar at 11 am

Rajnath Singh to meet 3 service chiefs today

Indian Air Force releases Agnipath recruitment scheme details

Rahul asks party workers not to celebrate his birthday amid Agnipath unrest

Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi has appealed to party leaders and workers not to celebrate his birthday on Sunday.

In a message to them, he said the youngsters of the country are anguished and are protesting on the streets and the Congress workers should stand with them.

Gandhi turns 52 today.

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9 coaching institute operators among 35 arrested in UP’s Aligarh

9 coaching institute operators among 35 arrested so far in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh in connection with violent protests in district against Centre's Agnipath defence recruitment scheme.

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Congress to hold protest against Agnipath scheme today

Congress to organise protest on Agnipath scheme at Jantar Mantar in Delhi today. All CWC members, MPs to join.