Latest News Live Updates: Security has been beefed up across many states owing to the Bharat Band call given by various groups to protest the Narendra Modi government’s Agnipath scheme.
The protest which has been continuing for the past few days witnessed damage to government installations, railway stations, trains, and buses, among other public properties.
The Congress said lakhs of party workers across the country will hold peaceful protests on Monday against what it called the "anti-youth" 'Agnipath' scheme and the Modi government's "vendetta politics" in targeting Rahul Gandhi.
A delegation of Congress leaders will also meet President Ram Nath Kovind to bring to his notice the alleged manhandling and harassment of party MPs by the Delhi Police during their protests against Rahul Gandhi's questioning by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case.
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Army issues a notification for induction of soldiers under the Agnipath military recruitment scheme.
The Army said the online registration on the force's recruitment website is mandatory for all the job aspirants under the new model. It said the online registration will commence from July.
The Army said 'Agniveers' would form a distinct rank in the Indian Army, which would be different from any other existing ranks.
RPF’s senior officers have issued an internal communication statement asking all units to deal with rioters strictly. The policemen have been asked to book rioters under stringent sections of the IPC.
Tamil Nadu | In view of the proposed Bharat Bandh & to safeguard the safety & security of passengers, the issue of Platform tickets is restricted at all Railway stations over Chennai division of Southern Railway, until further orders: PRO Chennai Division
Due to agitation over the Agnipath scheme, 181 Mail Express cancelled and 348 passenger trains cancelled. Partially cancelled are 4 Mail Express and 6 passenger trains. No diverted trains: Ministry of Railways
Bharat Bandh, Agnipath Protests leading to tight security across Delhi border
Heavy traffic jam on Sarhaul border at Delhi-Gurugram expressway as Delhi Police begins checking of vehicles in wake of #BharatBandh against #AgnipathScheme, called by some organisations
Security at Man Singh Road tightened ahead of Congress' protest against ED summons to Rahul Gandhi as well as in wake of Bharat Bandh against Agnipath Scheme.
Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to appear before ED today - on day 4 - for questioning in connection with National Herald case.
Delhi Police has started checking by putting up barricades at the Rajokri border on the way from Gurugram to Delhi.
Bihar | Security personnel deployed at Dak Bungalow Chauraha in Patna in view of the #BharatBandh called by some organisations today, in protest against #AgnipathScheme - ANI
Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP) have sounded high alert amid calls for Bharat Bandh on Monday over the Centre’s new short-term recruitment policy for the defence force
Roadblocks have been set up in various places and more than 2,000 policemen will be fielded today.
The Kerala Police said its entire force will be on duty today to arrest anyone engaging in violence or destruction of public propert
Congress will hold a peaceful protest on Monday against the Agnipath scheme and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summoning of its former chief Rahul Gandhi. Lakhs of party workers are expected to join the protest.
Due to special traffic arrangements inwards movement of buses will be restricted in New Delhi beyond Gol Dak Khana Junction, Patel Chowk, Windsor Place, Teen Murti Chowk, Prithviraj Road: Delhi Traffic Police