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L-G VK Saxena approves 20% quota for ex-Agniveers in Delhi Police, recruitment age limit relaxed

New Delhi: Delhi Lt Governor V.K. Saxena Monday approved 20 percent reservation for former Agniveers in Delhi Police’s male constable recruitment with exemption from...

Finding jobs for Agniveers: CISF forms committee to assess ways to induct them into force

CISF DG Praveer Ranjan said committee will identify sectors where Agniveers can be deployed, and will soon come out with a blueprint to ensure smooth induction.

2 Agniveers awarded Sena Medal for gallantry in Op Sindoor, a first since Agnipath launch

This marks the first time that Agniveers have received gallantry awards. They are the Army's short-term recruits under the Agnipath scheme.

Months before assembly polls, Haryana CM Saini declares 10% Agniveer quota in police, mining guard jobs

Agnipath scheme was major poll issue in Haryana, Rajasthan, UP. ‘People want rollback of scheme, not reservation in jobs,’ says Congress's Bhupinder Singh Hooda.

A ‘jai jawan, jai kisan’ trap awaits Modi. In a 5-year Test match with revived Opposition

Modi govt will need to address massive challenges without the total power it got used to, in the face of relentless electoral challenges, one after another.

BJP’s reports pinpoint Agnipath as factor in LS setbacks across states, cadres want review of scheme

Youth anger against Modi govt’s scheme continues to be cited as a major concern in states, especially Haryana, where polls are scheduled later this year, ThePrint has learnt.

What fallen Agniveer Ajay Kumar’s kin got & didn’t get — Army counters Rahul Gandhi’s claim

Kumar’s family will get a total compensation of around Rs 1.65 crore, the Army has said. But amount given to a fallen Agniveer's next of kin differs from case to case.

Now’s the time for Modi govt to revisit Agnipath. It could relinquish, rectify, or remodel

Current political circumstances have given armed forces and govt an opportunity to examine Agnipath afresh. Incremental tinkering will not do.

Indian Army to form 2 sports companies for girls, to identify & groom sporting talent

The Army Girls Sports Companies (AGSCs) will be set up at Mhow and Pune and will be fully functional by April. These girls will also be eligible to be absorbed into the forces.

Indian military must let go of ‘male warrior’ culture. Just recruiting women is not enough

Now that a large number of women are to be recruited in the military as Personnel Below Officer Rank, the armed forces must lay down laws to deal with gender-based crimes.

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US soccer fans finally have an idol in Pulisic. Captain America is making the sport popular

US team captain Christian Pulisic is currently competing with the likes of Messi and Kylian Mbappé for the highest number of shirts sold during this year’s World Cup.

As world chases sky-high jet fuel profits, why India is resisting the new global gold rush

While refiners in Europe, the US and parts of Asia are boosting jet fuel output to cash in on rising jet fuel margins, India and China are taking a cautious approach.

Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth appointed new Army chief, first Armoured Corps officer in top post since 1997

An Armoured Corps officer commissioned in December 1986, Lt Gen Seth is the current Vice Chief of Army Staff and has commanded both South Western and Southern Command of the Indian Army.

Five challenges await Modi. First, he must shake off the past and Nehru

It’s a perfectly reasonable presumption that Modi will be around for a significant enough time for us to reflect on the challenges that lie ahead. I will list five.