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Topic: SPG

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

KV Madhusudhanan -
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

Praveen Swami -
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’

Ananya Bhardwaj -
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

PTI -
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

Ananya Bhardwaj -
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

Gaurav Singh -
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

PTI -
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

PTI -
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

PTI -
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

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

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Opinion

AI integration for military is risky business. Combat monopoly must remain with soldiers

Manvendra Singh -
The Army has plans for a technology thrust in the near term, including the use of AI to support decision-making. While well-intentioned, this may have unintended consequences.

Rudra, Bhairav commandos, Shaktiman to drone platoons—how Army is transforming for future wars

75 years of Planning Commission—what India’s first experiment can teach us in the age of PLIs

Economy

Web of spoof sites, scam call centres. Crypto theft racket modus operandi in focus amid ED crackdown

Mayank Kumar -
As part of the crypto theft racket, businessman Chirag Tomar and his aides targeted 542 victims and managed to steal a total of Rs 19.9 million.

Defence

Pakistan army chief Asim Munir to attend CENTCOM chief’s farewell, second visit to US in two months

Debdutta Chakraborty -
Munir was earlier in America in June when he had a two-hour luncheon meeting with the US president at the White House.

National Interest

Pakistan, Dhaka have played Washington well. Back home, Modi ecosystem has an inner conflict

Shekhar Gupta -
To protect ourselves from Trumpian diplomacy, first we must introspect the bipolarity within our establishment discourse.

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