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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
TopicSpecial Protection Group

Topic: Special Protection Group

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

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

Three Indian Navy ships deployed to South China Sea

Deployment comes at a time when Yuan Wang 03, a Chinese missile and satellite tracking vessel, has entered Indian Ocean Region.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.