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Agnipath scheme has reached from 4 years of service to 6 years of service, will the old system end?
The Agniveer scheme has always been in controversies. However, this time the government has announced a 2-year extension. After this, a big clarification has been issued by the army once again. He has made it clear that after two years i.e. in 2028, the remaining 75 percent of the Agniveers will also be included in the army as permanent soldiers. The first 25 percent is being absorbed into the army after the first period of four years, which is going to end in December this year. The scheme was started in 2022. However, even before the end of the first term, on Wednesday, the Prime Minister N
Centre tells Supreme Court it will review UGC rules on caste discrimination, plans to set up committee
The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that it will reconsider the controversial University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations introduced to address caste-based discrimination in higher educational institutions. The government told the apex court that it is planning to constitute a committee to review the rules amid concerns raised over their provisions. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta assured the court that the interests of students belonging to all communities would be protected and that no section should feel threatened, dissatisfied or discriminated against.
Big Cabinet decision! Fast track courts to get 5-year extension, 850 courts to speed up rape trials
The Union Cabinet has approved a five-year extension of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs), aimed at ensuring quicker trials and timely justice in rape cases and offences registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. The extended scheme will remain operational for another five years and provide for an expansion of the existing network from 779 functional courts to 850 across the country. The decision is expected to strengthen the judicial system's capacity to deal with pending sexual offence cases involving women and chil
'Spend more time in India': Kiren Rijiju's 7 tips for Rahul Gandhi to help Congress win more
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju took a swipe at Rahul Gandhi, listing seven conditions for the Congress leader to follow if the Congress wants to "win more MPs" in future elections. Among his suggestions, Rijiju asked the Congress MP to spend more time in India, avoid "secret foreign vacations" and stop meeting "anti-India people".
Government's Diwali gift to Agniveers, Amit Shah expresses gratitude to PM Modi
The Modi government has expressed gratitude for the decision to induct all Agniveers completing 2 years of service into the Indian Army as permanent force Amit Shah has expressed his gratitude.
Mahadev betting app co-promoter Ravi Uppal detained in Dubai, India seeks extradition
Ravi Uppal, one of the two main promoters of the Mahadev online betting app, has been temporarily detained in Dubai at India's request. The Indian government has initiated extradition proceedings to bring him back to the country, where investigators want to question him over alleged betting, money laundering and payments of bribes and protection money linked to the app.
Gurugram bans construction till Nov 20 amid rising pollution, orders 50% WFH in govt and private offices
The Gurugram administration has announced a fresh set of restrictions to tackle worsening air pollution, imposing a temporary ban on dust-generating construction and demolition activities across the district from November 5 to November 20. The move comes in accordance with directions issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to contain pollution levels in the National Capital Region (NCR).
Neha Bora faces police complaint over 'rapes in temple' remark amid political bashing; BJP questions Rahul
A police complaint has been filed against All India Students’ Association (AISA) member Neha Bora in Delhi over her alleged remarks claiming that women are sexually assaulted by priests in temples. Amita Sachdeva, a woman lawyer at the Delhi High Court, submitted a formal complaint to the Station House Officer (SHO) of Parliament Street police station, seeking an investigation and legal action in accordance with the law.
Air Force Sports Complex Sealed Near PM House, Former Air Force Chief AP Singh's Letter to MoD
A big revelation has come after the retirement of Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Chief of Air Staff. According to a report, ACM A.P. Singh had written a letter to the Defense Minister on October 26 expressing his dissatisfaction over the sealing of the Indian Air Force Sports Complex inside the Race Course Air Force Station located near the Prime Minister's residence. In a controversial move, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs sealed the sports complex, causing concern in defence circles and resulting in the cancellation of the farewell ceremony scheduled for the Air Force chief. He re
'Will take India backwards': Surat Parvatam urges Centre to reconsider proposed rules on animal testing
The Centre is facing a lot of backlash over its draft rules on animal experimentation, with animal rights organisations and activists saying that the proposed framework would only expose the animals to more brutality and greater suffering. They also argue that the proposed framework might weaken the safeguards governing experiments across research facilities.
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