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NDTV
9 hours ago
- General
- NDTV
Agniveers To Be Part Of Tiger Protection Force After Serving In Army: Uttarakhand Chief Minister
Dehradun: Agniveers will be inducted in the Tiger Protection Force in Uttarakhand's Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR) after completing their four-year term in the Army, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said. He added that this will be done on an experimental basis to strengthen the mechanism to prevent big-cat poaching and protect their habitat. Making the announcement on the occasion of International Tiger Day on Tuesday, Dhami said more than 80 youngsters will be inducted in the force that is being set up with the aim of strengthening the mechanism to protect tigers and their habitat. "This force will also be equipped with modern surveillance techniques like drones, thermal imaging and GPS tracking, which will increase its efficiency," he said. The prime function of the force would be to prevent the poaching of tigers. Trained jawans would patrol forest areas, collect intelligence and take strict action against poachers, the chief minister added. "Besides controlling wildlife crimes, this force will also control related crimes like timber smuggling, illegal mining and encroachment," he said. The Tiger Protection Force will help prevent deforestation and activities that harm the big cat's habitat, as well as assist in managing human-wildlife conflict. The rigourous training and discipline that an Agniveer has to undergo will render him a perfect fit for forest patrolling and dealing with wildlife crimes, Dhami said. He said if the Tiger Protection Force model succeeds in the CTR, one of the most important tiger habitats in the country, then it can be replicated in other reserves and protected areas.
News18
14 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
CPI member demands withdrawal of Agniveer Scheme
Agency: PTI Last Updated: New Delhi, Jul 30 (PTI) CPI member P Sandosh Kumar on Wednesday demanded withdrawal of the Agniveer scheme, drawing attention to the martyrdom of Agniveer Murali Naik, who laid down his life during Operation Sindoor. Participating in the special discussion on Operation Sindoor in the Rajya Sabha, he argued that despite this ultimate sacrifice, his family is not eligible for pension or long-term benefits under the Agniveer scheme, calling it a national shame. 'The Agnipath recruitment scheme not only disrespects the sacrifices of our soldiers but also weakens the very structure of our armed forces. The Communist Party of India demands its immediate withdrawal and calls upon the government to fill the over one lakh sanctioned vacancies in the armed forces in a meaningful, secure, and dignified manner," Kumar said. He asked about diplomatic or geopolitical pressure that might compel the Modi government to halt the Operation midway. PTI RSN MR view comments First Published: July 30, 2025, 22:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
19 hours ago
- Health
- NDTV
Indian Army Agniveer Physical Exam Dates To Be Announced Soon, Details Here
Indian Army Agniveer Physical Exam 2025: The Indian Army Agniveer Physical Examination dates are expected to be announced soon. Once released, candidates will be be able to check the dates on the official website, The Indian army is expected release a detailed notification containing the examination dates for the physical and medical examination. Agniveer Physical Examination Details Candidates who had qualified in the Agniveer written Common Entrance Exam (CEE) will be able to participate in the the physical examinations, which includes: Physical Fitness Test- which assesses candidates' physical ability through a 1.6 kilometer run push-ups, sit-ups and pull-ups. Physical Measurement Test- this involves measuring candidate's height, weight and chest as part of the selection process. Medical Examination- this includes a health check-up which helps assess if the candidate is healthy or not for the role of Agniveer. Candidates who clear the physical exams are required to go through a Document Verification (DV) process where they are asked to submit documents pertaining to their age, educational qualifications, identity and category certificates. Candidates may also be applicable for a psychological assessment. The final merit list- specifying the qualified candidates for the role of Agniveer will be released on the basis of candidate's scores achieved in the written examination (Phase I), Phase II- Physical Exams, DV and the number of vacancies available for the post. The Indian Army Agniveer result was released on July 26, 2025 in roll-number wise format.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
"Pak Is Wife After Op Sindoor, Bring Her Home": Rajasthan MP's ROFL Speech
New Delhi: On a day of sharp exchanges between the opposition and treasury benches during the Operation Sindoor debate in Parliament, there were some moments of comic relief in the Lok Sabha when leaders on both sides of the political aisle laughed out loud. Hanuman Beniwal, the chief of Rashtriya Loktantrik Party and MP from Nagaur, had his fellow MPs in splits when he said Pakistan has become India's wife after Operation Sindoor and that the government should just "bring her home". Addressing the House late last night, Mr Beniwal said that during Operation Sindoor, the government said Pakistan has been brought to its knees. "You kept the name 'sindoor'. It appeared that India is putting sindoor on Pakistan's hair parting. According to Hindu beliefs, a woman considers her husband her sindoor. India put sindoor on Pakistan, so Pakistan has become its wife. Only vidai (bride's farewell) is left. You go and bring Pakistan home," he said, as members cutting across party lines started laughing. ऑपरेशन सिंदूर पर लोक सभा में हुई विशेष चर्चा में भाग लेते हुए कई महत्वपूर्ण बिंदुओं पर सरकार से सवाल किए | #OperationSindoorDebate — HANUMAN BENIWAL (@hanumanbeniwal) July 29, 2025 Nagina MP and Azad Samaj Party chief Chandrashekhar Azad, seated next to Mr Beniwal, was having a roll as the Rajasthan MP spoke. At one point, when someone interrupted him and asked him to wind up soon, Mr Beniwal said, "You spoke for half an hour and you are asking me to go?" When the buzzer rang, signalling that his time was over, the Nagaur MP responded, "Kya ho gaya? (What is it)". Mr Azad intervened and sought some time for his neighbour. Mr Beniwal then told the Chair, "You are making me speak at 10.30 am. My remarks won't be printed in newspapers. I will have to manage with social media," he said, evoking another round of laughter in the House. Shifting gears to question the government, Mr Beniwal said the security failure that led to the Pahalgam attack must be investigated, and the country has the right to know how this breach happened. He also claimed that the morale of the armed forces has decreased after the government brought the Agniveer recruitment scheme and demanded that this move be rolled back.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Arunachal: Civil-military fusion meet sets roadmap for border development
Itanagar, In a significant move to boost coordination and address critical development and strategic concerns in Arunachal Pradesh's border district of Anjaw, the first-ever civil-military fusion meeting was held at Hawai on Monday. Arunachal: Civil-military fusion meet sets roadmap for border development Key outcomes included a proposal to institutionalise a joint coordination committee, discussions on boosting local livelihoods through Army procurement, and plans for regular fusion meetings to fast-track initiatives. Anjaw Deputy Commissioner Millo Kojin called for deeper collaboration between the civil administration and the Army, noting the latter's vital role in emergency logistics and development support, an official statement informed here. He emphasised aligning efforts with the vision of Viksit Bharat and Viksit Arunachal, and highlighted ITBP's Mission Himveer as a model, where 30 per cent of supplies are procured locally, for the Army to emulate. Kojin also proposed setting up CSD canteens in remote areas, offering skill development to youth, and supporting Agniveer recruitment through awareness drives. Administrative challenges like manpower shortage and road erosion in Mompani were also flagged. Commandant of the 82 Mountain Brigade, Brigadier Jaspreet Singh, stressed the Army's 'whole-of-nation' approach and urged the civil administration to support tourism promotion, especially in Walong. He called for joint efforts in improving Agniveer application rates through local outreach and motivation. Deputy Commander of the Brigade, Col Deepak Kataria, raised concerns about power shortfalls in Walong and Kibithu, poor banking access, and limited helicopter services affecting both tourism and emergency response. He pressed for urgent repair of key FSB routes and solid waste management systems to improve civic infrastructure. Lt Col Vinay Kumar shared progress under Operation Sadbhavna, including workshops for skills and healthcare, and plans to set up AI and Robotics Labs in the area. Captain Neeraj from Sparrow 82 Mountain Brigade proposed launching a community radio centre in Walong, seeking administrative help for infrastructure and licensing. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
