India's army cost cuts leave 'fire braveheart' recruits in limbo
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-07-18 07:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Culture & Entertainment, Military & Defence, Natural Disasters, India, Media, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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Punjab villager Charanjit Singh stands by a statue of his Agniveer son Ajay Singh, who died aged 24 in Jammu and Kashmir in 2024. The soldier's death received national media attention and was debated in India's parliament. (Photo by Nipun Prabhakar)
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