Hitting back at claims that Agniveer Ajay Kumar's family had not yet received the promised compensation, the Indian Army said on Wednesday that his family had already been paid Rs 98.39 lakh (over Rs 9 million) of the total amount, which will ultimately be Rs 1.65 crore. The entire fiasco started when Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi shared on X a purported video of Kumar's father, in which he said that he hadn't yet received the money.&nbsp;

The additional directorate general of public information of the Army said that compensation to the kin of a fallen hero is paid expeditiously, including Agniveers.

"It is emphasised that the Indian Army salutes the supreme sacrifice made by Agniveer Ajay Kumar. The last rites were carried out with full military honours. Of the total amount due, family of Agniveer Ajay has already been paid Rs 98.39 lakhs," the Army said in the post.

"The total amount will be Rs 1.65 cr approximately. It is re-emphasised that emoluments due to a fallen hero are paid expeditiously to the next of kin of departed soldiers, including Agniveers. #IndianArmy," it added.

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<h2>What happened in the parliament?</h2>

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had said in the Parliament on Monday (July 1) that an Agniveer who lays down his life in the line of duty gets a compensation of Rs 1 crore.

Gandhi then alleged that Rajnath Singh had "lied" and brought up the issue of compensation to families of martyred Agniveers and demanded an apology for it.

Rahul Gandhi, in a video message on Wednesday, said that in his speech in Parliament, he said that&nbsp;protection of truth is the basis of every religion.

"In reply, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, before Lord Shiva's photo, lied to the country, its armed forces and Agniveers about compensation," Gandhi said in the video.

The video carried the purported statement by Agniveer Ajay Singh's father in which he said that while Rajnath Singh said that the families of martyrs have been given Rs 1 crore compensation, the family had not received any such assistance.

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Gandhi had earlier criticised the Agniveer scheme which offers short-term military recruitment, saying that the government does not even give them the status of a "shaheed" (martyr) and no compensation is given to the families if they are killed in action.

To this, the defence minister said, "I would like to humbly request the leader of the opposition not to try to mislead Parliament. Regarding the Agniveer scheme, direct communication was established with many people, 158 organisations, their suggestions were taken, then this Agniveer scheme was brought. This scheme has been brought after a lot of thought."

"And, I would also like to make it clear that these kinds of schemes are operational in many countries. It is there in the US, in the UK. People there do not have any objection. Without understanding the Agniveer scheme, without getting proper information about it... to mislead the House like this, cannot be deemed appropriate," the minister added.

<h2>What is the Agniveer Scheme?</h2>

The Agniveer scheme, announced on June 14, 2022, initially offered recruitment to youths between the age of 17 and half years and 21 for only four years. Under a provision, 25 per cent of them can be retained for 15 more years. The upper age limit was extended to 23 years later that year.

Hitting back at claims that Agniveer Ajay Kumar's family had not yet received the promised compensation, the Indian Army said on Wednesday that his family had already been paid Rs 98.

Hitting back at claims that Agniveer Ajay Kumar's family had not yet received the promised compensation, the Indian Army said on Wednesday that his family had already been paid Rs 98.39 lakh (over Rs 9 million) of the total amount, which will ultimately be Rs 1.65 crore. The entire fiasco started when Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi shared on X a purported video of Kumar's father, in which he said that he hadn't yet received the money. The additional directorate general of public information of the Army said that compensation to the kin of a fallen hero is paid expeditiously, including Agniveers. "It is emphasised that the Indian Army salutes the supreme sacrifice made by Agniveer Ajay Kumar. The last rites were carried out with full military honours. Of the total amount due, family of Agniveer Ajay has already been paid Rs 98.39 lakhs," the Army said in the post. "The total amount will be Rs 1.65 cr approximately. It is re-emphasised that emoluments due to a fallen hero are paid expeditiously to the next of kin of departed soldiers, including Agniveers. #IndianArmy," it added. *CLARIFICATION ON EMOLUMENTS TO AGNIVEER AJAY KUMAR* Certain posts on Social Media have brought out that compensation hasn't been paid to the Next of Kin of Agniveer Ajay Kumar who lost his life in the line of duty. It is emphasised that the Indian Army salutes the supreme… pic.twitter.com/yMl9QhIbGM — ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) July 3, 2024 × What happened in the parliament? Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had said in the Parliament on Monday (July 1) that an Agniveer who lays down his life in the line of duty gets a compensation of Rs 1 crore. Gandhi then alleged that Rajnath Singh had "lied" and brought up the issue of compensation to families of martyred Agniveers and demanded an apology for it. Rahul Gandhi, in a video message on Wednesday, said that in his speech in Parliament, he said that protection of truth is the basis of every religion. "In reply, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, before Lord Shiva's photo, lied to the country, its armed forces and Agniveers about compensation," Gandhi said in the video. The video carried the purported statement by Agniveer Ajay Singh's father in which he said that while Rajnath Singh said that the families of martyrs have been given Rs 1 crore compensation, the family had not received any such assistance. सत्य की रक्षा हर धर्म का आधार है! लेकिन रक्षा मंत्री राजनाथ सिंह ने शहीद अग्निवीर के परिवार को सहायता मिलने के बारे में संसद में झूठ बोला। उनके झूठ पर शहीद अग्निवीर अजय सिंह के पिता जी ने खुद सच्चाई बताई है। रक्षा मंत्री को संसद, देश, सेना और शहीद अग्निवीर अजय सिंह जी के… pic.twitter.com/H2odxpfyOO — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 3, 2024 × Gandhi had earlier criticised the Agniveer scheme which offers short-term military recruitment, saying that the government does not even give them the status of a "shaheed" (martyr) and no compensation is given to the families if they are killed in action. To this, the defence minister said, "I would like to humbly request the leader of the opposition not to try to mislead Parliament. Regarding the Agniveer scheme, direct communication was established with many people, 158 organisations, their suggestions were taken, then this Agniveer scheme was brought. This scheme has been brought after a lot of thought." "And, I would also like to make it clear that these kinds of schemes are operational in many countries. It is there in the US, in the UK. People there do not have any objection. Without understanding the Agniveer scheme, without getting proper information about it... to mislead the House like this, cannot be deemed appropriate," the minister added. What is the Agniveer Scheme? The Agniveer scheme, announced on June 14, 2022, initially offered recruitment to youths between the age of 17 and half years and 21 for only four years. Under a provision, 25 per cent of them can be retained for 15 more years. The upper age limit was extended to 23 years later that year.

Indian Army says Agniveer Ajay Singh's family has already been given over Rs. 9mn as compensation

India has reported more than 670,000 cyber security cases until June of this year, Union minister of state, home affairs, Ajay Kumar Mishra said in Lok Sabha on Tuesday (July 19). Sharing additional details, Mishra said that from 2019 until last month, India has reported more than three million such cases. The information was reported to and monitored by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-in), he added.

In a written reply to a query in the Lok Sabha, Mishra said “...a total of 394,499, 1,158,208, 1,402,809 and 674,021 cyber security incidents were observed in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 (up to June), respectively,” Hindustan Times reported.

According to Mishra, the government has taken numerous steps to strengthen cyber security and prevent cyber attacks, including regularly issuing several alerts and advisories regarding the recent ongoing cyber threats and security flaws and providing security measures to safeguard computers and networks.

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In order to proactively gather, analyse and share tailored alerts with organisations across different sectors for them to take proactive threat mitigation activities, Mishra said that the government operates an automated cyber threat exchange platform. 
Mishra further said that the government has established guidelines for Chief Information Security Officers detailing their primary tasks and responsibilities for safeguarding apps and infrastructure.

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Prior to hosting, all government websites and applications are evaluated for cyber security; and continuous audits are carried out on the websites after their hosting, PTI reported. 
 
Mishra said 97 security auditing organisations have been appointed by the government to support and check the applications for information and best security practices.

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India has reported more than 670,000 cyber security cases until June of this year, Union minister of state, home affairs, Ajay Kumar Mishra said in Lok Sabha on Tuesday (July 19).

India has reported more than 670,000 cyber security cases until June of this year, Union minister of state, home affairs, Ajay Kumar Mishra said in Lok Sabha on Tuesday (July 19). Sharing additional details, Mishra said that from 2019 until last month, India has reported more than three million such cases. The information was reported to and monitored by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-in), he added. In a written reply to a query in the Lok Sabha, Mishra said “...a total of 394,499, 1,158,208, 1,402,809 and 674,021 cyber security incidents were observed in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 (up to June), respectively,” Hindustan Times reported. According to Mishra, the government has taken numerous steps to strengthen cyber security and prevent cyber attacks, including regularly issuing several alerts and advisories regarding the recent ongoing cyber threats and security flaws and providing security measures to safeguard computers and networks. Alsoread | Commerce Ministry permits maximum one year work from home in SEZs In order to proactively gather, analyse and share tailored alerts with organisations across different sectors for them to take proactive threat mitigation activities, Mishra said that the government operates an automated cyber threat exchange platform. Mishra further said that the government has established guidelines for Chief Information Security Officers detailing their primary tasks and responsibilities for safeguarding apps and infrastructure. Also read | Sidhu Moose Wala murder case: Encounter breaks out between Punjab Police and shooters Prior to hosting, all government websites and applications are evaluated for cyber security; and continuous audits are carried out on the websites after their hosting, PTI reported. Mishra said 97 security auditing organisations have been appointed by the government to support and check the applications for information and best security practices. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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India's Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar has tested positive for coronavirus, following which the defence ministry carried out a massive contact-tracing exercise.

Ajay Kumar's condition is stable and he is currently under home-quarantine.

At least 35 officials working at the ministry's headquarters in South Block in the Raisina Hills have been sent on home quarantine after reports of Kumar testing positive for the infection emerged on Wednesday morning.

It is learnt that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh did not attend office as part of a precautionary measure.

The offices of the defence minister, the defence secretary, the Army Chief and the Navy Chief are on the first floor of the South Block.

Sources said all laid down protocols on contact-tracing and quarantining of people are being scrupulously followed.

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India's Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar has tested positive for coronavirus, following which the defence ministry carried out a massive contact-tracing exercise. Ajay Kumar's condition is stable and he is currently under home-quarantine.

India's Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar has tested positive for coronavirus, following which the defence ministry carried out a massive contact-tracing exercise. Ajay Kumar's condition is stable and he is currently under home-quarantine. At least 35 officials working at the ministry's headquarters in South Block in the Raisina Hills have been sent on home quarantine after reports of Kumar testing positive for the infection emerged on Wednesday morning. It is learnt that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh did not attend office as part of a precautionary measure. The offices of the defence minister, the defence secretary, the Army Chief and the Navy Chief are on the first floor of the South Block. Sources said all laid down protocols on contact-tracing and quarantining of people are being scrupulously followed. (with inputs from PTI)

India's Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar tests coronavirus positive: Sources

Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar said that the GST Council's decision to exempt GST on specified defence goods not being manufactured indigenously (up to 2024) will greatly benefit defence preparedness.

"Exemption of Goods and Services Tax on specified defence goods not manufactured in India will greatly benefit defence preparedness," Kumar said.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday announced that GST and I-GST will be exempted for imports of specified defence goods not being manufactured indigenously.&nbsp;

"This is being extended upto only 2024," Sitharaman said.

Finance minister said this while addressing a press conference in Panaji, Goa after the 37th GST Council meeting.&nbsp;

Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar said that the GST Council's decision to exempt GST on specified defence goods not being manufactured indigenously (up to 2024) will greatly benefit defence preparedness.

Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar said that the GST Council's decision to exempt GST on specified defence goods not being manufactured indigenously (up to 2024) will greatly benefit defence preparedness. "Exemption of Goods and Services Tax on specified defence goods not manufactured in India will greatly benefit defence preparedness," Kumar said. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday announced that GST and I-GST will be exempted for imports of specified defence goods not being manufactured indigenously. "This is being extended upto only 2024," Sitharaman said. Finance minister said this while addressing a press conference in Panaji, Goa after the 37th GST Council meeting.

Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar lauds government over exemption of GST on specified defence goods

Nepal inaugurated an educational institution in Udayapur district on Saturday that was constructed with assistance from India.

Shree Narad Adarsha Education Campus was constructed with Government of India's aid amounting to (Nepali Rupees) NRs. 30.20 million.

The institution was established in 1971 as a secondary school and was subsequently upgraded as a campus in 2003.

It is affiliated with the Tribhuvan University (TU) in Kathmandu and enrols around 135 students each year.

About 70 per cent of the total students is girls.

The institution offers a four-year Bachelor's degree in Education (B.Ed.) programme.

The infrastructure of the campus includes a two-storied building, comprising 12 classrooms, a library, meeting hall, and separate toilets for boys and girls.

Ajay Kumar, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of India, was the chief guest at the inauguration ceremony which was also attended by former Urban Development Minister Narayan Khadka.

The newly-built infrastructure will not only boost the learning environment for students but also enhance access to education to rural students of Udayapur and adjoining districts, including Bhojpur, Khotang, Sunsari, and Saptari.

Nepal inaugurated an educational institution in Udayapur district on Saturday that was constructed with assistance from India. Shree Narad Adarsha Education Campus was constructed with Government of India's aid amounting to (Nepali Rupees) NRs.

Nepal inaugurated an educational institution in Udayapur district on Saturday that was constructed with assistance from India. Shree Narad Adarsha Education Campus was constructed with Government of India's aid amounting to (Nepali Rupees) NRs. 30.20 million. The institution was established in 1971 as a secondary school and was subsequently upgraded as a campus in 2003. It is affiliated with the Tribhuvan University (TU) in Kathmandu and enrols around 135 students each year. About 70 per cent of the total students is girls. The institution offers a four-year Bachelor's degree in Education (B.Ed.) programme. The infrastructure of the campus includes a two-storied building, comprising 12 classrooms, a library, meeting hall, and separate toilets for boys and girls. Ajay Kumar, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of India, was the chief guest at the inauguration ceremony which was also attended by former Urban Development Minister Narayan Khadka. The newly-built infrastructure will not only boost the learning environment for students but also enhance access to education to rural students of Udayapur and adjoining districts, including Bhojpur, Khotang, Sunsari, and Saptari.

Nepal inaugurates educational institution built with Indian aid

The Supreme Court today sent three Amrapali real estate Group Directors - Anil Kumar Sharma, Shov Priya and Ajay Kumar - in police custody after it&nbsp;found the company hadn't submitted documents meant for forensic audit.

India's top court warned the Amrapali that they could no longer play "hide and seek". "You are not complying with the Apex Court's earlier order as far as the forensic audits are concerned," the court said.

The Supreme Court said the company was asked on September 26 to handover all documents within 24 hours.

"You are playing with the dignity of this court," the bench observed and told the directors that "you are deliberately attempting not to comply with the apex court's orders."

The court said the three directors will remain in police custody till each and every document relating to accounts of all 46 group companies were handed over to forensic auditors appointed by it. The court had earlier directed all details inculuding bank accounts and balance sheets of all 46 companies, including Jotindra Steel, since 2008 be handed over forensic auditors.&nbsp;

Last month, the Supreme Court had appointed state-run NBCC to develop stalled projects of Amrapali.

The top court had directed the opening of an escrow account in the apex court in which the amount received after the sale of properties would be deposited and disbursed to the National Buildings Construction Corporation Ltd (NBCC) to start construction.

The court had observed that Rs 1,590 crore could be generated from the sale of unsold inventory and had said “Dharmendra Singh Rathore, officer of the DRT is entrusted with the sale of properties mentioned in the list of commercial properties”.

The court had also directed Amrapali chairman and Managing Director Anil Kumar Sharma to withdraw his affidavit giving details of assets and why properties worth Rs 847.88 crore had come to Rs 67 crore in a span of four years.

The Supreme Court today sent three Amrapali real estate Group Directors - Anil Kumar Sharma, Shov Priya and Ajay Kumar - in police custody after it found the company hadn't submitted documents meant for forensic audit.

The Supreme Court today sent three Amrapali real estate Group Directors - Anil Kumar Sharma, Shov Priya and Ajay Kumar - in police custody after it found the company hadn't submitted documents meant for forensic audit. India's top court warned the Amrapali that they could no longer play "hide and seek". "You are not complying with the Apex Court's earlier order as far as the forensic audits are concerned," the court said. The Supreme Court said the company was asked on September 26 to handover all documents within 24 hours. "You are playing with the dignity of this court," the bench observed and told the directors that "you are deliberately attempting not to comply with the apex court's orders." The court said the three directors will remain in police custody till each and every document relating to accounts of all 46 group companies were handed over to forensic auditors appointed by it. The court had earlier directed all details inculuding bank accounts and balance sheets of all 46 companies, including Jotindra Steel, since 2008 be handed over forensic auditors. Last month, the Supreme Court had appointed state-run NBCC to develop stalled projects of Amrapali. The top court had directed the opening of an escrow account in the apex court in which the amount received after the sale of properties would be deposited and disbursed to the National Buildings Construction Corporation Ltd (NBCC) to start construction. The court had observed that Rs 1,590 crore could be generated from the sale of unsold inventory and had said “Dharmendra Singh Rathore, officer of the DRT is entrusted with the sale of properties mentioned in the list of commercial properties”. The court had also directed Amrapali chairman and Managing Director Anil Kumar Sharma to withdraw his affidavit giving details of assets and why properties worth Rs 847.88 crore had come to Rs 67 crore in a span of four years.

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