{
  "id": 18174176,
  "title": "Govt paves way for all Agniveers' absorption into armed forces",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/govt-paves-way-for-all-agniveers-absorption-into-armed-forces",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-04T19:49:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/defence/news/govt-opens-absorption-path-for-all-agniveers-rajnath-says-move-aimed-at-creating-younger-fitter-future-ready-military/articleshow/135550905.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Union Cabinet has extended the service of Agniveers from four to six years, with higher pay and the opportunity to become regular soldiers. This marks a major update to the Agnipath scheme and clears the path for over three lakh Agniveers to join the armed forces. The decision, hailed as a continuation of long-term military reforms, aims to create a younger, fitter, and technologically advanced Indian military. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called the two-year extension a \"second tour of duty\" for Agniveers, while Chief of Defence Staff Gen N S Raja Subramani emphasized that it is a \"very significant day for defence forces and our Agniveers.\" The changes are expected to address concerns in various recruitment zones and come as opposition parties questioned the short-term nature of the original Agnipath scheme.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}