OLD RECRUITMENT SCHEME
Scrap Agnipath; bring back the old army recruitment scheme: Hanuman Beniwal
Rashtriya Loktantrik Party MP Hanuman Beniwal urges the abolition of Agnipath and the reinstatement of the previous army recruitment scheme during the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address in the 18th Lok Sabha on July 1, 2024. Watch!Scrap Agnipath; bring back the old ...
Why the slogan ‘Jai Jawan’ has lost its sheen
NDA allies have joined the chorus against the Agniveer scheme, which came into force without parliamentary debate or discussion. Will the government finally sit up and take notice?
Congress: Nothing short of scrapping Agniveer scheme will do
The Opposition party hardening its stand, incidentally with an eye on the upcoming assembly polls in Haryana and Maharashtra, coincides with reports about deliberations within the government to review and modify the scheme.
Arunachal CM Pema Khandu to launch new industrial policy and reforms to boost investment and development
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced the introduction of a new Arunachal Industrial Policy, aligned with the UNNATI Scheme, to attract investments. After being sworn in, Khandu convened a Cabinet meeting to launch Reforms 3.0, focusing on 24 citizen-centric initiatives. Priorities include 100% digitalization of Finance and Planning Departments, strengthening local administration, and forming the Institute for Transforming Arunachal. Plans also include a new educational policy, revamped Dulari Kanya Scheme, enhanced agricultural policies, and the development of Itanagar-Naharlagun. Additionally, new handloom, handicrafts, and tourism policies will be introduced to boost the economy.
Fortifying the Forces: Agnipath scheme may see significant changes following Army survey
The Indian Army is set to implement major changes to the Agniveer scheme following feedback from an internal survey. These changes include extending the service tenure from four to eight years, increasing the retention rate of Agniveers to 60-70%, and raising the induction age for technical services to 23 years. The modifications aim to address concerns about inadequate expertise and improve the scheme’s effectiveness. The proposals will be reviewed by the Prime Minister's Office, with final decisions expected soon.
Haryana Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Spotlight on Agnipath as youth seek job stability
Haryana's political landscape is witnessing significant upheaval as the Agniveer scheme, under which soldiers are engaged for four years without a pension, becomes a focal point of discontent among rural youth. Political parties are pledging to revert to the old recruitment system, highlighting the scheme's impact on job security and aspirations, with many youngsters now favoring police or overseas jobs over military service.
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How an ex-Facebook employee stole Rs 40 crore from the company and repeated the fraud at Nike
Former DEI executive Barbara Furlow-Smiles sentenced for embezzling $5M from Facebook and Nike through fake vendors and cash kickbacks. Convicted of wire fraud after orchestrating a scheme involving fake vendors. US Attorney's Office, Northern District of Georgia, led the case.
Misa Bharti calls PM Modi 'old', gets slammed by BJP, JD(U)
In the final phase of Patna's voting, Misa Bharti confronts Ram Kripal Yadav in a straight contest. Bharti's criticism of PM Modi's age is countered by BJP. JD(U) questions her attitude towards Lalu Prasad.
Agnipath scheme 'insult' to youth who dream of protecting country: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the Modi government over the Agnipath military recruitment scheme, alleging it was formulated in Modi's office and imposed on the armed forces. Gandhi vowed to scrap the scheme and reinstate the old permanent recruitment process once the INDIA bloc forms the government.
Agnipath scheme, Ankita Bhandari case dominate Uttarakhand's Garhwal voter sentiments
There are concerns over the issue of women's safety as well following the Ankita Bhandari murder case, in which the son of a former BJP leader is the main accused. Bhandari, a 19-year-old receptionist at a resort near Rishikesh, was killed allegedly by its owner and two of his accomplices in 2022.
"We do not have any regrets..." Rajnath Singh over Electoral Bonds scheme
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh defended the Electoral Bonds scheme despite the Supreme Court's ruling against it, emphasizing the importance of youth training programs and soldiers' economic security while criticizing the Congress' promises.
Will abolish Agnipath scheme & direct armed forces to resume normal recruitment: Congress Manifesto
The Congress party, unveiling its manifesto 'Nyay Patra' for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, pledged to abolish the "Agnipath" program and revert to normal armed forces recruitment to reach full sanctioned strength. Criticizing the scheme on multiple occasions, Congress has highlighted the "gross injustice" it believes it inflicts on youngsters seeking regular employment in the armed forces.
Govt will go bankrupt if old pension scheme is brought back, says Himanta Biswa Sarma
Dissatisfied with the chief minister’s reply, the opposition walked out of the assembly and protested with “NPS is not required, OPS is needed” placards outside the house.
Will scrap 'Agnipath', revert to old recruitment scheme if voted to power: Congress
The Congress party has criticized the Indian government's "Agnipath" military recruitment scheme, claiming that it has caused "gross injustice" to young individuals seeking regular employment in the armed forces. Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has written to the President, urging her to address the issue. The party believes that the old recruitment system should be reinstated if they come into power.
OPS vs NPS: Demand to restore OPS in place of NPS for central government employees; know what Govt says
OPS vs NPS: In a memorandum dated January 11, 2024, the Joint Forum for Restoration of Old Pension Scheme(NJCA), constituted under the banner of the NJCA, demanded that the finance ministry should restore the defined non-contributory and guaranteed Old Pension Scheme in place of contributory National Pension System for central government employees. The department of expenditure of finance ministry responded to the memorandum. Here's what it says
"All categories of Rajasthan have been taken care of in Congress manifesto": Sachin Pilot
Congress' Rajasthan manifesto includes promises to conduct a caste-based census, increase Mukhyamantri Nishulk Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana, introduce an In Vitro Fertilization package, enact a Minimum Support Price law, provide interest-free agriculture loans, create 10 lakh employment opportunities, ensure women's safety, uplift the underprivileged in rural areas, and implement a "Vyapari Credit Card Scheme" for economic growth.
In Madhya Pradesh, it's vote for change vs Ladli Behna scheme
In the Madhya Pradesh elections, the voter sentiment is largely focused on two aspects: "vote for change," favoring the Congress, and the "Ladli Behna" scheme benefiting the BJP. The desire for change is strong among voters who feel the need for a new government. Even some traditional BJP supporters acknowledge this change in sentiment.
MP CM announces several sops for women ahead of Assembly polls; Congress says BJP trying to save sinking ship
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday cited the holy month of 'Sawan' underway and raised the financial aid given to women in the Ladli Behna scheme from Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,250 per month and also announced 35 per cent reservation for them in government jobs. He also said cooking gas cylinders will be provided to women at Rs 450 in August to mark 'Sawan'.
One-time option to switch to OPS from NPS available for these central govt employees; know eligibility, last date
NPS vs OPS: Select All India Services (AIS) officers covered by the National Pension System (NPS) will now get a one-time option to switch to the Old Pension Scheme, said DoPT. Know who will be eligible, what is the last date to submit the application and how will NPS corpus be restructured if a government employee switch to OPS from NPS.
Centre gives conditional 'one-time' option to IAS, IPS, IFoS officers to get benefits of OPS
The Centre said it got representations in this regard from the officers of all India services (AIS) -- Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS) and Indian Forest Service (IFoS).
Minimum assured return scheme in works; to be launched soon: PFRDA Chairman
"That is very much in the works...there we have to balance risk and return...somebody gives assurance and it will come with a cost. Like in APY, the government gives assurance and they bear the cost," PFRDA Chairman Deepak Mohanty said.
No provision in PFRDA to refund accumulated NPS corpus to states: FinMin on OPS
The NPS was introduced by the central government in December 2003 to replace the defined benefit pension system with defined contribution pension scheme in order to provide old age income security in a fiscally sustainable manner and also to channelise small savings into productive sectors of the economy through prudential investments.
Maharashtra: Will discuss old pension scheme issue with all stakeholders, says Devendra Fadnavis
Representatives from the teachers' and graduates' constituencies, while speaking in the Council, had sought the reintroduction of the OPS in place of the current National Pension System (NPS).
These central govt employees can switch from NPS to old pension scheme: Know eligibility, last date
The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) has allowed select central government employees to switch to old pension scheme (OPS) from the National Pension System (NPS). DoPPW has released a detailed guideline mentioning who are eligible to switch and when is the last date. Here’s all you need to know about it.
Select central govt employees get one-time option to opt for old pension scheme
The employees who joined the central government services against posts advertised or notified before December 22, 2003, the day National Pension System (NPS) was notified, are eligible to join the old pension scheme under the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 (now 2021).
Opposition promises OPS, hiring of 10K HC-sacked teachers in Tripura
Addressing an election rally at Khayerpur, CPM leader Prakash Karat said the reintroduction of OPS would be the first decision the Left-Congress alliance would take if it is voted to power in Tripura. Tripura has over 1,04,600 regular employees and 80,800 pensioners.
HP Assembly elections: Rebels, pension issue drag down BJP in Himachal
The Congress won 40 seats, improving its vote share to 43.9% from 41.7% in 2017, when it had won just 21 seats, while the BJP's seat count fell to 25 from 44 in the previous election even as its vote share did not decline much.
Plea filed in Supreme Court against Agnipath scheme
It alleged that on June 14, 2022, contrary to the constitutional provisions and without having approval in parliament and without any gazette notification, the Centre tinkered with the century-old Army selection process and imposed the scheme for recruitment in all three Armed forces divisions.
Agnipath scheme: Violence-hit Secunderabad railway station under tight security cover, train services resume
D Rakesh, a 24-year-old Army aspirant from Warangal district, died and several people were injured after security personnel opened fire on hundreds of agitators at the Secunderabad railway station here on Friday as the protests against the Centre's new Agnipath military recruitment scheme escalated into large-scale violence and arson.
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