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
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
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
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