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First batch of Agniveers complete training as Navy divers

As a political firestorm rages over the controversial Agnipath recruitment model that cuts tenure and offers fewer service benefits, India’s first Agniveers have completed a rigourous eight-month training course and passed out from the navy’s elite diving school INS Venduruthy in Kochi as qualified clearance divers, officials aware of the matter said on Tuesday.

Agnipath scheme seeks to recruit soldiers for only four years, with a provision to retain 25% of them in regular service. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 31, 2024 08:28 AM IST
ByRahul Singh, New Delhi

Rajnath Singh vs Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha: 'Attempt to mislead'

Shortly after Rahul Gandhi attacked the government over the Union Budget, the union minister said the Opposition was trying to create and spread misconceptions.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Monsoon Session of Parliament.(ANI)
Published on Jul 29, 2024 07:09 PM IST

‘Farmers didn’t protest at behest of China, Pakistan': CPI(M) MP Amra Ram

In an interview with HT's Kumkum Chadha, CPM MP Amra Ram said the farmers' protest put the Modi government three steps backwards

CPI(M) MP Amra Ram alleged there was an attempt to defame the farmers' protest.(Hindustan Times/YouTube)
Published on Jul 28, 2024 07:02 PM IST
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Kargil@25: PM Modi strongly backs Agnipath plan

PM Modi hailed soldiers' valor in Kargil war, defended Agnipath scheme, slammed Pakistan, and criticised opposition during Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the Kargil War Memorial on the occasion of the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas, at Drass, on Friday. (BJP-X)
Updated on Jul 27, 2024 02:06 AM IST
ByRahul Singh, Dras (ladakh)

Modi defends Agnipath scheme, says it aims to rejuvenate armed forces

Ahead of the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha last month, the Congress demanded the scrapping of the Agnipath scheme, questioning the rationale behind it

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chief of defence staff General Anil Chauhan in Dras. (PTI)
Updated on Jul 26, 2024 12:16 PM IST
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