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Karnataka's Mudhol Hounds that may be inducted in PM's security force SPG

Explained: Potentially tasked with protecting the PM, what are Karnataka's Mudhol hounds?

August 18, 2022 10:36 pm

In a 2020 Mann ki Baat address, PM Narendra Modi praised “very good and capable” Indian breeds. What are the characteristics of Mudhol hounds, which already serve some security forces?

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chairs Group of Ministers meeting; Union Ministers Piyush Goyal, Narendra Singh Tomar and Cabinet Secretary Rajeev Gauba and Advisor to PM PK Sinha present there

Amit Shah on SPG bill: Security of Gandhi family not withdrawn but only changed

November 27, 2019 8:38 pm

The Modi government recently withdrew the SPG cover from the Gandhi family members and introduced a Bill that will not only deprive immediate families of Prime Ministers of security — unless they stay in the official residence — but also restrict the cover to former PMs and their families to five years.

Explained: What is SPG protection and who gets it?

November 08, 2019 6:16 pm

The SPG is an elite force, specifically raised for the protection of the country's Prime Minister, former PMs and their immediate family. If the Gandhis lose the SPG cover, PM Modi will be the only one under the SPG's protection.

Priyanka Gandhi breaks away from SPG security cordon

May 01, 2014 2:46 pm

Local Congress sources said that Priyanka was apparently upset with the attitude of SPG personnel towards her interaction with people.

Centre refuses SPG cover to Maya,state wont review security

May 04, 2012 4:25 am

The Ministry of Home Affairs has rejected former UP chief minister Mayawatis demand for SPG security.

Home says no to SPG cover for Mayawati

May 04, 2012 2:34 am

She may be given augmentation in her security by Delhi Police,which handles her security in Capital.

Nepal’s Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigns after 19 killed in ‘Gen Z’ protests

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Nepal's Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has resigned after 19 people died during youth-led protests demanding reforms and accountability. The protests spread across major cities and police opened fire on demonstrators. Lekhak tendered his resignation to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli during a Cabinet meeting, following calls from Nepali Congress leaders earlier in the day.

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