LIVE News Updates: Govt bans 35 WhatsApp groups for spreading fake news on Agnipath scheme

The central Government on Sunday banned 35 WhatsApp groups for spreading fake news on Agnipath scheme, news agency PTI reported

Amid protests over the Agnipath scheme for recruitment into the armed forces, BJP general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya on Sunday said if he has to hire the services of professionals to arrange security at the party office, he would give priority to those who have served as Agniveer soldiers.

Addressing a press conference at the BJP office in Indore, Vijayvargiya said, "If I have to hire the services of professionals to arrange security at the BJP office, then I will give priority to those who have served as Agniveer soldiers," he added.

"From November 21, the first batch of naval Agniveers will start reaching the training establishment INS Chilka in Odisha. Both female and male Agniveers will be recruited," said Vice Admiral Dinesh Tripathi.

A SpiceJet aircraft with 185 flyers made an emergency landing at Patna airport after its left wing caught fire. All 185 passengers are reportedly safe

Delhi | Police and Rapid Action Force personnel deployed at Jantar Mantar ahead of the 'Satyagrah' protest of the Congress party against the 'Agnipath' recruitment scheme for enrolment in the Indian Armed Forces. (ANI)

COVID19 | India reports 12,899 fresh infections & 15 deaths today; Active cases rise to 72,474. (ANI)