Rahul Gandhi thanks SPG for 'working tirelessly' to protect Gandhi family for years as Centre withdraws security
Hours after the Centre withdrew the Special Protection Group (SPG) cover to Congress president Sonia Gandhi and party leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the former party chief thanked the SPG personnel for working tirelessly to protect him and his family members.
Nov 08, 2019, 21:18 PM IST
DNA: Centre revises security rules for 'Special Protection Group'
The Centre said it is now mandatory for the SPG personnel to accompany them at all times whenever they travel abroad. According to the present rule, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are guarded by the Special Protection Group (SPG) on their foreign tours.
Oct 07, 2019, 22:48 PM IST
Deshhit: Centre revises security norms, says SPG must cover Gandhis on all foreign trips
The central government on Monday issued a fresh guidelines on the security cover accorded to the SPG protectees. As per the new guidelines, it will be mandatory for the SPG personnel to accompany the protectees all the time, even when they travel abroad. Watch this video to know more.
Oct 07, 2019, 21:00 PM IST
5W1H: Centre revises security norms, says SPG must cover Gandhis on all foreign trips
The central government on Monday issued a fresh guidelines on the security cover accorded to the SPG protectees. As per the new guidelines, it will be mandatory for the SPG personnel to accompany the protectees all the time, even when they travel abroad. Watch this video to know more.
Oct 07, 2019, 17:02 PM IST
What is SPG and the rules for protecting prime minister and ex PMs
The SPG was set up after the assassination of former prime minister Indira Gandhi by her bodyguards in 1984. It was further modified after the assassination of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi.
Aug 26, 2019, 14:58 PM IST
Red Fort turns into cantonment, full-dress rehearsal begins for 'Independence Day' celebrations
Red Fort has almost turned into the cantonment. Full-dress rehearsal has begun for 'Independence Day' celebrations on 15 August. SPG-NSG commandos will also participate. Watch this video to know more.
Aug 13, 2019, 13:38 PM IST
Security scare: Priyanka Gandhi climbs barricade to greet public in Ratlam
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday caused a security scare when she climbed a barricade to greet locals in Ratlam.
May 13, 2019, 17:39 PM IST
Congress claims laser light on Rahul Gandhi a security scare, SPG blames AICC photographer
Rahul Gandhi is an SPG protectee and the Congress is demanding a thorough investigation into the incident.
Apr 11, 2019, 15:25 PM IST
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s security could be upgraded
Bhagwat currently enjoys Z-plus security cover, the third highest after SPG and NSG, with over 60 CISF commandos deployed round the clock to protect him.
Dec 31, 2018, 09:42 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh: Cop taken off VIP security duty after argument with SPG protecting Rahul Gandhi
Amethi Superintendent of Police Anurag Arya told PTI that "this all happened in confusion after the SPG protecting the VIP in civil dress was stopped by the police constable."
Sep 25, 2018, 06:46 AM IST
SPG chief never spoke to Rahul Gandhi about his resignation, Centre rubbishes Congress president's claims
During an interaction in Delhi on September 22, Rahul had said that the SPG chief had to quit for refusing to accept the list of officers handpicked by RSS.
Sep 24, 2018, 16:33 PM IST
Maoist threat to PM Modi: Why penetrating security cover is almost impossible
Did you know? Background checks of not just security personnel close to Indian PM but checks of their immediate and extended family members are also undertaken before they are deputed.
Jun 09, 2018, 08:05 AM IST
PM Modi meets PMO officials, SPG personnel, extends New Year greetings
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met and exchanged New Year greetings with the officials of PMO and SPG personnel at Lok Kalyan Marg here.
Jan 02, 2018, 18:39 PM IST
Delhi HC rejects plea against Rahul Gandhi over skipping SPG security
The Delhi High Court today rejected a plea against Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi alleging he had skipped SPG security and put himself in danger.
Nov 22, 2017, 13:50 PM IST
Why security guards of PM Narendra Modi and other VIPs always wear black sunglasses
Most of you must have noticed that security guards of PM Narendra Modi and other VIPs always wear black sunglasses but have you ever thought - Why they do so?
Mar 28, 2017, 18:33 PM IST
Another controversy mars Rahul Gandhi's road show, Congress supporters clash with SPG guards
A day after Rahul Gandhi came under a shoe-attack during his road show at Sitapur in Uttar Pradesh, the grand old party witnessed another embarrassment today after a scuffle broke out between Congress supporters and Special Protection Group (SPG) guards today.
Sep 28, 2016, 14:57 PM IST
Security tightened for Rahul? SPG demands licence, fuel samples from IndiGo staff
According to Times of India, the incident took place on September 14 when Gandhi was boarding the IndiGo's 8.55 am flight to Varanasi.
Sep 17, 2016, 16:55 PM IST
'Huge deficiency' in PM Modi, VVIPs' transport fleet, says SPG; moves NGT for registration of diesel vehicles
The SPG has approached the Tribunal seeking direction to the Delhi Transport Department to allow registration of its diesel vehicles.
Sep 09, 2016, 19:05 PM IST
Congress questions Rajnath Singh over en masse transfer of SPG officers
The Congress also raised the issue of the death threat to Rahul Gandhi.
May 09, 2016, 16:24 PM IST
Bungalow rent row: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra demands apology from leading Daily
Congress president Sonia Gandhi's daughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday served a legal notice to leading daily Times of India.
Apr 17, 2016, 21:56 PM IST
