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Friday, August 29, 2025
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Topic: SPG

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.

Modi’s Punjab security breach shows SPG lacks real-time situational awareness

After Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination, there was a bizarre, conspiratorial tale involving DMK and Khalistan terrorists. India can’t afford to repeat that mistake again.

What led to PM security breach? Experts say ‘lack of preparedness or agencies’ miscommunication’

Going by rule book, there is always a contingency plan with a land route in case PM is unable to fly. This plan is prepared with local police, intelligence unit & others on board.

Minor fire breaks out at PM’s house complex, Modi’s residence and office unaffected

The PMO said a minor fire broke out at 9, Lok Kalyan Marg in the SPG reception area. It was caused by a short circuit.

This is how many foreign trips Rahul Gandhi makes every month — and misses all the action

Rahul Gandhi was in South Korea when the CAA protests began. He was also not present in Parliament during the first week of the Winter Session.

Amar Ujala on GDP slump, Dainik Bhaskar on why Modi should talk about crimes against women

A round up of the Hindi newspapers opinion pages to reflect the viewpoint from the heartland on topical issues.

Amit Shah says govt concerned with security of 130 crore Indians, not just Gandhi family

As the SPG Bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha, Home Minister Amit Shah remarked that security cover must not be treated as a status symbol by individuals.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s office reports a security breach at her Lodhi estate residence

The reported breach comes weeks after the Modi govt removed the elite SPG security cover to the Gandhis.

Bill to keep families of ex-PMs out of SPG Act to be tabled in Lok Sabha next week

The proposed amendment to the SPG Act, which extends SPG protection to only former prime ministers, was approved by the Union cabinet on Wednesday.

How the SPG Act destroyed the Congress party

As the Gandhi family’s privileged security cover and lifestyle get a jolt, they may start realising the sun is setting on their empire.

On Camera

How economic planning stifled India’s growth and talent

The Indian planning system did not encourage individuals based on ‘what they knew’, but on ‘whom they knew’. Many left for countries that recognised their talent.

All bets off as online gaming bill shakes industry & key players suspend ‘gambling’ on their platforms

The new law, which the government has framed as a moral duty, forced major platforms like Dream11 & Zupee to shut operations, wiping out hundreds of crores in market capitalisation. 

Post-Sindoor, joint doctrine tasks Special Forces with fighting info warfare & countering propaganda

Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations, released Wednesday, also outlines plans for the future expansion of AFSOD and the creation of Joint Service Training Institutes.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.