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Gurkha: Indian and Nepalese national soldiers
The Gurkhas or Gorkhas, with the endonym Gorkhali, are soldiers native to the Indian subcontinent, chiefly residing within Nepal and some parts of North India.

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J-K: Government include 15 more classes to social caste list for reservation benefits

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Nepal stalls recruitment of Gorkha soldiers in Indian Army due to Agnipath scheme: Report

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