India Approves Plan to Absorb More Short-Term Military Recruits

India's government approved changes to its short-term military recruitment program, extending the service period for conscripts and creating a pathway to permanent military employment. The modifications were introduced as India faces ongoing border tensions with China and Pakistan. The original program, launched in 2022, allowed Indians to serve on fixed-term contracts before returning to civilian life.

• Bloomberg — India Approves Plan to Absorb More Short-Term Military Recruits

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