‘No reason to oppose Agnipath’

‘No reason to oppose Agnipath’

Shivamogga Lok Sabha member B.Y.Raghavendra has said the Opposition parties were protesting against the Agnipath scheme for political reasons. Speaking at a press conference in Shivamogga on Friday, he said many well-known corporate companies had promised job opportunities for Agniveers after their four years of service to the country. There was no reason to oppose […]

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Agnipath Bharat Bandh live updates | Centre stands firm on roll-out; security beefed up after storm in States

Agnipath Bharat Bandh live updates | Centre stands firm on roll-out; security beefed up after storm in States

Here are the latest developments from the ongoing protests against the Agnipath scheme from across the country Here are the latest developments from the ongoing protests against the Agnipath scheme from across the country Despite the Centre’s steps to assuage concerns and police arresting hundreds of people for the violence, there was no let-up in […]

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Is this MGNREGA-like step for educated youth or ‘hidden agenda’ of RSS: Tejashwi Yadav on Agnipath

Is this MGNREGA-like step for educated youth or ‘hidden agenda’ of RSS: Tejashwi Yadav on Agnipath

Amid widespread protests against the Agnipath military recruitment scheme in Bihar, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday said there were many doubts about the scheme in the minds of the youth and demanded that it be withdrawn. Addressing a press conference here, he asked whether this was a MGNREGA-like initiative for the educated youth or […]

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Agnipath protest: several metro stations shut, students detained

Agnipath protest: several metro stations shut, students detained

AISA carries out agitation, while AAP appeals to protesters not to resort to vandalism and arson AISA carries out agitation, while AAP appeals to protesters not to resort to vandalism and arson The Delhi Police has lodged a case of rioting and unlawful assembly against unknown persons for allegedly trying to block traffic and damaging […]

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Anti-Agnipath protests live updates | One dead, 13 injured in Secunderabad

Anti-Agnipath protests live updates | One dead, 13 injured in Secunderabad

Here are the latest developments from the ongoing Anti-Agnipath protests from across the country Here are the latest developments from the ongoing Anti-Agnipath protests from across the country One person was killed in police firing in Secunderabad, the first casualty of protests against the Agnipath defence recruitment scheme that raged through several states for the […]

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‘Agnipath’ may prove fatal for the country’s future; youths: Akhilesh Yadav

‘Agnipath’ may prove fatal for the country’s future; youths: Akhilesh Yadav

The ‘Agnipath’ or ‘Agniveer’ scheme was announced by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday The ‘Agnipath’ or ‘Agniveer’ scheme was announced by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on June 16 hit out at the central government over the ‘Agnipath’ scheme, calling the move “negligent” and potentially “fatal” for the […]

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