Agniveer

Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh raised concerns about delays in the production of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, urging private sector involvement to meet production targets.

Former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and BJP spokesperson Shazia Ilmi has publicly criticized journalist Rajdeep Sardesai. She threw the mic in a fit and called journalist Sardesai a political propagandist for lowering her fader during a debate. This has ignited a heated exchange between the two public figures.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing Parliament, criticized the Congress party on Tuesday, July 2nd. Modi accused them of propagating falsehoods about government schemes such as Agniveer and MSP, and using lies as a political weapon.

The 'Agniveer' scheme introduced in 2022 sparked a debate during the July 1 Parliament session. Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, claimed that Agniveers do not receive a pension or the title of 'Martyr'.

Amritpal Singh, a 21-year-old Agniveer recruit from Punjab, died by suicide while on sentry duty in the Rajouri sector of Jammu and Kashmir. The soldier was serving with a battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles in the Poonch sector and had only recently commenced active duty. His untimely demise raised questions as he was […]

On the occasion of 74th Republic Day, Vice chief of Naval staff, Vice Admiral SN Ghormade  speaks to The New Indian about his vision for Navy, infusion of “Nari Shakti” in its ranks, the utility of having Agniveers, becoming AatmaNirbhar(self-reliant), and the crucial role India plays in providing stability and peace in the Indian Ocean […]

Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari announced that the Indian Air Force (IAF) will induct 10 per cent of females under the Agniveer Scheme.

Pointing out ‘discrepancies’ in the ongoing Agniveer recruitment rally in the state, Uttarakhand tourism and culture minister Satpal Maharaj has requested the centre to conduct an investigation into the matter. “Due to many discrepancies, the youth of Uttarakhand are returning home disappointed. Therefore, this recruitment to be done under the Agniveer scheme should be investigated,” […]

KOLKATA: Expressing concerns, Trinamool Congress (TMC) will demand suspension of the Agnipath Scheme at Parliament Advisory Committee for Defence scheduled on July 8. Sources in TMC told The New Indian that they are not alone as opposition parties will close ranks to strongly oppose the scheme in the meeting. Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy has […]

NEW DELHI: Rahul Gandhi on Friday took potshots at Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he said that he is not ready to understand what the people of the country want. Embattled former Congress president, who appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for three consecutive days in connection with the National Herald case, alleged that PM […]