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Young Indian job seekers fume over shortened military contracts
The Agnipath scheme aim is to lower the average age of soldiers to 26 years from 32-33 now and slim down the 1.38 million-strong military.
Wed Jul 06 2022
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India cancels train services as protests loom over military recruitment
Protesters say the plan called Agnipath will deprive them of the opportunity of a permanent job and also guaranteed pension in the military.
Tue Jun 21 2022
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Protests against India's new military recruitment system turn violent
Police fired shots in the air to push back stone-throwing crowds and authorities shut off mobile internet to forestall further chaos.
Fri Jun 17 2022
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Protests break out in India over new military recruitment system
Crowds in India set a train coach on fire and blocked railway tracks and roads.
Thu Jun 16 2022