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Govt issues fresh rules for SPG; ADG to head special force that guards PM
May 26, 2023 12:53 am
The SPG is an elite force, specifically raised for the protection of the country’s Prime Minister, former PMs and their immediate family. The force is currently 3,000 strong and it was started in 1985 in the wake of the killing of PM Indira Gandhi in 1984.
Congress claims security breach at Priyanka Gandhi’s home, writes to MHA
December 03, 2019 2:25 am
Congress sources said on November 26, seven unknown people allegedly drove up to the porch of Priyanka’s home, got out of the vehicle and walked up to her to ask for photographs.
SPG undergoes advanced training in handling IEDs at Talegaon institute
December 17, 2015 5:43 am
Inaugurated in 2012, the institute has some of the most modern laboratories and equipment and has till now trained teams from several security agencies, including many from abroad.
Top SPG post for IB officer
December 11, 2014 2:01 am
A series of low intensity blasts had rocked the rally venue hours before Modi was to deliver his speak.
Varanasi preparing to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi
November 06, 2014 1:22 pm
The Prime Minister Modi is also likely to "adopt" a village under the "Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana"
235 SPG men to secure ex-PM home
June 27, 2014 1:25 am
Cabinet Secretariat moves proposal to create extra posts.
SPG cover for Modi kin; wife likely to get it too
May 17, 2014 3:30 am
The SPG has to work out a plan to give security to Modi’s family that lives in two different places in Gujarat.
Home Ministry to review security to political leaders
February 20, 2014 6:16 am
VVIP security is decided by a committee comprising Intelligence Bureau (IB) officials, home secretary and the home minister.
PMs wife is first SPG protectee to have women commandos
November 09, 2013 4:20 am
The commandos were clad in navy blue safari suits and had wireless devices plugged in their ears.
PM's wife is first SPG protectee to have women commandos
November 09, 2013 3:04 am
The commandos were clad in navy blue safari suits and had wireless devices plugged in their ears.
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