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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicSpecial Protection Group

Topic: Special Protection Group

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s security at par with Amit Shah’s, next only to Modi’s. What upgrade entails

MHA had issued formal order for security upgrade about fortnight back. ASL combined with Z plus security is second highest level of VIP security in India.

Modi’s security is a challenge this election season—and no one better than SPG for the job

The assassinations of Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi shamed India's security set-up beyond description. The Special Protection Group, or SPG, has no option but to perform with perfection.

What is the Special Protection Group and why Manmohan Singh’s security cover was removed

The SPG is an elite force of 3000 officers tasked with protecting the Prime Minister, former Prime Ministers and their families.

Tighter security for PM Modi, MHA says ‘threats to life at an all-time high’

Not even ministers and officers will be allowed to come too close to the prime minister unless cleared by his special security.

On Camera

Dogs matter more to Indian middle class than people

Why do people who complain that our municipalities are incapable of offering proper shelter to dogs not worry about the pathetic shelter offered to refugees and victims of political persecution?

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.