Indian Army Forces shortage of 68,864 Jawans and 9,427 Officers
The Indian Armed Forces, comprising of the Army, Navy and Air Force, faces a shortage of 9,427 officers and 68,864 staff of other ranks. This data excludes the officers of the Army Medical Corps, Army Dental Corps and Military Nursing Service.
Rajya Sabha Passes POCSO (Amendment) Bill to
Rajya Sabha passes The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The minimum punishment for 'aggravate penetrative sexual assault' is