June 21, 2022 21:14 IST
All the three services are set to begin the recruitment process this week. While the Army issued a notification for compulsory online registration of all Agnipath job aspirants on Monday, the IAF did so today. The Navy is set to issue its notification in a day or two.
Wed, Jun 22, 2022June 19, 2022 19:50 IST
Warning those aspirants who want to join the services under the scheme, Lt Gen Anil Puri, Additional Secretary, Department of Military Affairs, said during the press conference that those who are participating in the protests and indulging in arson or vandalism will not be recruited.
Sun, Jun 19, 2022June 18, 2022 10:08 IST
Rajnath meets chiefs of three Services; for 1st batch, age relaxation in CAPFs, Assam Rifles for 5 yrs after upper limit
Sun, Jun 19, 2022June 18, 2022 04:00 IST
Recruitment data shows that the intake of 46,000 recruits this year — that's the number specified for recruitment in the first year of the Agnipath programme — will be the lowest since 2015 for the three services together.
Sat, Jun 18, 2022June 17, 2022 04:00 IST
The Agniveers, as the soldiers will be called under the four-year Agnipath scheme, will be paid for the tenure, and will get a lumpsum amount of Rs 11.7 lakh at the end of the service, which will be tax free.
Sat, Jun 18, 2022June 15, 2022 03:30 IST
The government has either allocated or paid more than Rs. 3.3 lakh crore in defence pension since 2020.
Wed, Jun 15, 2022June 15, 2022 02:32 IST
Air Force Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said that the “increased exploitation of the space domain will lead to increased contestation” and as “reliance on space grows, space-based assets will become centres of gravity that are likely to be targeted in war and less than war situations.”
Wed, Jun 15, 2022June 14, 2022 17:31 IST
Under the new Agnipath scheme, around 45,000 to 50,000 soldiers will be recruited annually, and most will leave the service in just four years. Of the total annual recruits, only 25 per cent will be allowed to continue for another 15 years under permanent commission.
Thu, Jun 16, 2022June 14, 2022 13:12 IST
25 per cent Agniveers to be absorbed at end of service; hiring across caste, region.
Wed, Jun 15, 2022June 13, 2022 19:27 IST
Although Ferdinando retracted his statement a day after his appearance before the panel and claimed he had become “emotional”, it triggered a political controversy.
Tue, Jun 14, 2022June 12, 2022 18:50 IST
Ferdinando withdrew his statements soon after, saying he was 'emotional'. Gotabaya’s office also 'vehemently' denied the allegations.
Mon, Jun 13, 2022June 11, 2022 19:17 IST
“We are seeing (Chinese) vessels plunder the region’s provisions, operating illegally within the territorial waters of other Indo-Pacific countries,” US Defence Secretary Lloyd J Austin said.
Sun, Jun 12, 2022June 10, 2022 04:15 IST
Iran was among the Islamic countries which condemned the remarks against the Prophet by the now-suspended and expelled BJP spokespersons Nupur Sharma and Naveen Kumar Jindal.
Fri, Jun 10, 2022June 09, 2022 21:59 IST
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the government is “committed to, and takes all adequate and appropriate measures to safeguard territorial integrity and sovereignty,” as development in recent years has clearly demonstrated.
Fri, Jun 10, 2022June 08, 2022 23:55 IST
"Prime Minister requested the Iran Foreign Minister to also transmit his greetings" to Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, and "looked forward to meeting the President of Iran at an early date," a statement from the PMO said.
Thu, Jun 09, 2022June 08, 2022 21:47 IST
The Iranian minister also called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Welcoming him Modi “warmly recalled the long-standing civilisational and cultural links between India and Iran” and discussed ongoing bilateral cooperation initiatives.
Thu, Jun 09, 2022June 08, 2022 21:30 IST
Referring to the military and diplomatic talks to resolve the Ladakh standoff between India and China, General Charles A Flynn said, “I think the talks that are going on are helpful, but behaviour matters here as well.”
Thu, Jun 09, 2022June 08, 2022 04:40 IST
The move aims to recruit about 45,000-50,000 personnel below officer rank in the three services every year through a biannual exercise with a six-month gap.
Wed, Jun 08, 2022June 07, 2022 18:05 IST
Announcement imminent; 3 chiefs who retired after September 2021 out of reckoning.
Wed, Jun 08, 2022June 07, 2022 04:30 IST
BJP’s action against two of its spokespersons follows outrage from several Gulf countries. India’s relations with these countries have been shaped by energy needs, trade, and remittances from NRIs working there.
Wed, Jun 08, 2022June 06, 2022 22:09 IST
Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Jordan, Libya, Afghanistan, Indonesia, Pakistan and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation joined Qatar, Kuwait and Iran, which had summoned Indian envoys Sunday, in condemning the remarks against the Prophet.
Tue, Jun 07, 2022June 06, 2022 12:44 IST
India also flayed Pakistan's statement on the issue as an 'absurdity', given its own record with minorities.
Mon, Jun 06, 2022June 06, 2022 03:51 IST
Qatar, Kuwait, Iran summon envoys; India says remarks of ‘fringe elements’
Mon, Jun 06, 2022May 24, 2022 18:37 IST
The Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that China is building a second bridge on the Pangong Tso lake. Where are the bridges located, and how will they help China? How has India responded? What is the current situation in the standoff?
Wed, May 25, 2022May 24, 2022 02:24 IST
The hospital ship — the first such for Indian Navy — will have aerial evacuation and boat ambulance facilities and should have the capacity to carry 600 personnel on board, including the crew, doctors and patients.
Tue, May 24, 2022