Ex Servicemen

Indian Army allows medals of deceased military personnel to be worn by kin during homage and other ceremonial functions

The decision was taken about two weeks ago when some of the relatives of the deceased ex-servicemen approached the force to allow them to wear the medals to honour the slain soldiers.

One Rank One Pension: Rajnath Singh sets up committee to examine next revision of dole outs under OROP

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has constituted a committee to work out the modalities and methodology of the implementation of next revision of pension under One Rank One Pension (OROP), the ministry said in a statement on Friday.

Congress says it will raise ex-servicemen's issues, including OROP, in Winter Session

The Congress said on Sunday that it will raise issues related to ex-servicemen in the current session of Parliament, as the military veterans rued the "dilution" of their post-retirement benefits.

Ensure identity of paramilitary personnel is not revealed: Delhi High court to Centre

Shocked by the alleged disclosure of the identity of paramilitary personnel operating in sensitive areas and their family by a television channel, the Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Centre to examine the matter and ensure safeguards before the telecast.

OROP stir: Senior lawyer Ram Jethmalani to represent ex-servicemen in court

Ram Jethmalani assured the ex-servicemen demanding "complete implementation" of 'One Rank One Pension' that he will lead their legal battle in the SC.

OROP agitators claim 'vendetta action' against retd officer

Questioning the recent arrest of a 75-year-old veteran by Gurgaon Police in a cheating case, a group of protesting ex-servicemen on Sunday vowed to continue their campaign on 'One Rank one Pension' scheme and said they will not be cowed down by the "vendetta action".

Ex-servicemen League opposes World T20 tie between India and Pakistan

Himachal Pradesh's Ex-servicemen League has strongly opposed the hosting of T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan at Dharamsala on March 19 and asked the BCCI to reconsider its decision, keeping in view the sentiments of families of the martyrs.

OROP to cost exchequer Rs 7,500 cr per year, says defence ministry

The annual expenditure on the 'One Rank One Pension' (OROP) scheme has been estimated at around Rs.7,500 crore, the defence ministry said in a statement.

OROP row: Ex-servicemen protest outside Arun Jaitley's residence

Ex-servicemen seeking changes in the government's OROP scheme on Sunday staged a protest outside the official residence of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.

Now, paramilitary veterans announce protest from next year over OROP issue

Retired personnel of various paramilitary forces of the country declared they will intensify their protests in support of their demands of getting the OROP.