PM Narendra Modi turns 72: Know all about his security details
PM Narendra Modi's security details: PM Modi is protected by the Special Protection Group (SPG), which is an agency of the Government of India. The SPG was created in 1988 by an Act of the Parliament of India to protect the Prime Minister and his immediate family members who always live with him at his official and personal residences.
Sep 17, 2022, 07:00 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi's security: The role of SPG and other levels of security in India
SPG and other levels of security in India: The Government of India based on the recommendations of the Union Home Ministry and the state governments provides various levels of security to VVIPs, VIPs and high-risk individuals, following a detailed assessment of the threat to their lives by the concerned agencies, local police and respective state government.
Sep 17, 2022, 07:00 AM IST
SPG to repatriate over 200 personnel to their respective security forces
In November 2019, the Ministry of Home Affairs had decided to withdraw the SPG cover given to the Gandhi family.
Aug 02, 2020, 17:05 PM IST
Priyanka Gandhi attacks Centre on removal of SPG cover, says it's part of politics
On November 8, the MHA had decided to withdraw the SPG cover given to the Gandhi family and give them 'Z Plus' security provided by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
Nov 21, 2019, 20:13 PM IST
DNA Analysis of Gandhis losing SPG cover
Congress in the Lok Sabha demanded a response from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah on withdrawal of Special Protection Group (SPG) cover from the Gandhi family.
Nov 19, 2019, 22:40 PM IST
Centre withdraws Gandhi family's SPG cover, Z+ security to continue
The decision was taken at a high-level meeting of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) after threat assessment was done from all agencies. According to the intelligence bureau, there is no direct threat to the Gandhi family.
Nov 08, 2019, 16:15 PM IST
DNA: Centre revises security rules for 'Special Protection Group'
The Centre said it is now mandatory for the SPG personnel to accompany them at all times whenever they travel abroad. According to the present rule, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are guarded by the Special Protection Group (SPG) on their foreign tours.
Oct 07, 2019, 22:48 PM IST
What is SPG and the rules for protecting prime minister and ex PMs
The SPG was set up after the assassination of former prime minister Indira Gandhi by her bodyguards in 1984. It was further modified after the assassination of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi.
Aug 26, 2019, 14:58 PM IST
Security tightened for Rahul? SPG demands licence, fuel samples from IndiGo staff
According to Times of India, the incident took place on September 14 when Gandhi was boarding the IndiGo's 8.55 am flight to Varanasi.
Sep 17, 2016, 16:55 PM IST
'Huge deficiency' in PM Modi, VVIPs' transport fleet, says SPG; moves NGT for registration of diesel vehicles
The SPG has approached the Tribunal seeking direction to the Delhi Transport Department to allow registration of its diesel vehicles.
Sep 09, 2016, 19:05 PM IST
Terrorists planning to target PM Narendra Modi with drone on Independence Day?
Are terrorists plotting to target Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Independence Day celebrations this August 15? Yes, if intelligence agencies are to be believed.
Jul 28, 2016, 12:38 PM IST
VVIP chopper deal scam: Former IAF chief SP Tyagi, two private firm chiefs questioned
The CBI on Monday questioned former IAF chief SP Tyagi along with the chairman and the chief executive officer (CEO) of two private companies in connection with the alleged payoffs in the Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland helicopter deal.
May 09, 2016, 23:19 PM IST
Congress questions Rajnath Singh over en masse transfer of SPG officers
The Congress also raised the issue of the death threat to Rahul Gandhi.
May 09, 2016, 16:24 PM IST
NGT gives green signal to World Culture Festival: As it happened
National Green Tribunal on Wednesday cleared the decks for the three-day cultural extravaganza of Art of Living on the flood plains of Yamuna river from Friday.
Mar 09, 2016, 13:54 PM IST
NGT pulls up MoEF over Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's World Culture Festival; Water Resources Ministry says no permission granted
Will such huge activity not require your permission, the NGT asked MoEF.
Mar 09, 2016, 12:47 PM IST
SPG says World Culture Festival venue not 'safe enough' for PM Narendra Modi; Delhi Police fears people may fall into river
The police has raised the concerns in a letter to the Ministry of Urban Development and said the concerns need to be addressed immediately.
Mar 09, 2016, 09:55 AM IST
