News for 'Special Protection Group'

Agusta case: CBI questions Tyagi, Khaitan

Agusta case: CBI questions Tyagi, Khaitan

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The focus of the questioning is Tyagi's alleged links with Italian middlemen -- Carlo Gerosa and Guido Haschkhe, CBI sources said.

Priyanka security breach: Shah says probe ordered, 3 suspended

Priyanka security breach: Shah says probe ordered, 3 suspended

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The Congress, which criticised the amendment, walked out of Rajya Sabha saying it is dissatisfied with the home minister's reply on the amendment to the SPG Act.

Northeast groups reject Centre's committee, slam Kejriwal

Northeast groups reject Centre's committee, slam Kejriwal

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Representatives of several northeastern organisations on Monday rejected the committee formed by the Centre to suggest remedial measures to address their concerns.

Shehla granted protection from arrest in sedition case

Shehla granted protection from arrest in sedition case

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Considering all the facts, court's additional session judge Pawan Kumar Jain granted interim relief from arrest to her as police have not issued a notice to the accused.

Girl seeks help from Modi to free her father from jail

Girl seeks help from Modi to free her father from jail

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Jyoti claimed that her father is innocent and was framed in a false case.

No roadshows, ministers barred: New security guidelines for PM

No roadshows, ministers barred: New security guidelines for PM

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

No one, not even ministers and officers, should be allowed to come too close to the prime minister unless cleared by his special security, the home ministry communication said, citing an "unknown threat" to Modi.

Coming soon: Rhino Protection Force in Assam

Coming soon: Rhino Protection Force in Assam

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

The Centre will create a Special Rhino Protection Force in Assam to protect the animal from poaching and form a task force to enquire into encroachment of forest land in the state, Union Environment and Forests Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Saturday.

Threat to Rahul Gandhi permanent: Shinde

Threat to Rahul Gandhi permanent: Shinde

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Against the backdrop of Rahul Gandhi's statement that he could be eliminated like his grandmother and father, government today said the threat to the Congress vice-president is permanent and it is taking all steps, including deployment of Special Protection Group personnel, for his safety.

The Super Teachers of Bollywood

The Super Teachers of Bollywood

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Perfect occasion to list 30 real-life educators whose unique methods, unwavering dedication or scholarly persona impressed us.

The Super Teachers of Bollywood

The Super Teachers of Bollywood

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Perfect occasion to list 30 real-life educators whose unique methods, unwavering dedication or scholarly persona impressed us.

Priyanka Gandhi asked to vacate govt bungalow by Aug 1

Priyanka Gandhi asked to vacate govt bungalow by Aug 1

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Priyanka has been told that if she stays beyond August 1, she will have to pay penalty.

'Priyanka's guards opened gates without seeing who was in car'

'Priyanka's guards opened gates without seeing who was in car'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

"We only went there once and saw such negligence. This is unacceptable."

Pragya Thakur's controversial remark in Lok Sabha sparks row

Pragya Thakur's controversial remark in Lok Sabha sparks row

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

While the opposition members protested the interruption by Thakur, the BJP members persuaded her to sit down. After which, the Speaker said only A Raja's statement will be taken on record.

'Even If We Have To Die, We Won't Let This Port Come Up'

'Even If We Have To Die, We Won't Let This Port Come Up'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'Modi knows the people here are opposed to this project, but he is using the might of government to push this port down our throats.'

Manipur: Political Will, Legal Process Need Of Hour

Manipur: Political Will, Legal Process Need Of Hour

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

No process can offer a panacea for ethnic conflict, but there are times at which a legal process could work to defuse violence, asserts Supreme Court lawyer Devvrat.

PM security breach: MHA panel at Ferozepur; Punjab submits report to Centre

PM security breach: MHA panel at Ferozepur; Punjab submits report to Centre

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The Punjab chief secy is learnt to have shared details pertaining to the sequence of events that unfolded during the prime minister's visit on Wednesday

Bastar: The Naxal Story Review: Bizarre

Bastar: The Naxal Story Review: Bizarre

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

The Naxal movement has such a complex history that several books have been written to understand it. Bastar: The Naxal Story seeks to reduce it to bullet points and stereotypes, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Out on bail, Chidambaram slams PM's silence on economy

Out on bail, Chidambaram slams PM's silence on economy

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

"The government is wrong. It is wrong because it is clueless," Chidambaram said. "It is unable to look for the obvious clues because it is stubborn and mulish in defending its catastrophic mistakes like demonetisation, flawed GST, tax terrorism, regulatory overkill, protectionism, and centralised control of decision-making in the Prime Minister's Office."

Madras HC grants Nalini Chidambaram interim protection from arrest

Madras HC grants Nalini Chidambaram interim protection from arrest

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

The ED had registered an ECIR (Enforcement Case Information Report) in the matter under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Days after SPG removal, security breach at Priyanka's home

Days after SPG removal, security breach at Priyanka's home

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The car drove right up to the porch near the garden at her home with three men, three women and a girl coming out of the vehicle, sources said.

For Sonia, Rahul, Patiala court turned into a fortress

For Sonia, Rahul, Patiala court turned into a fortress

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

In addition to 16 CCTV cameras, almost 700 police personnel have been deployed.

'Prevent misuse of...': India talks tough to Canada at UN

'Prevent misuse of...': India talks tough to Canada at UN

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

India urged Canada to disallow activities of groups promoting extremism, prevent attacks on places of worship of religious and racial minorities, and enhance measures to address hate crimes and hate speech.

PM, wife to cast their vote in Guwahati on April 24

PM, wife to cast their vote in Guwahati on April 24

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Manash Borah, the Congress candidate in Gauhati Lok Sabha constituency, has reasons to feel special for two reasons.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

A very special flight from Ladakh

A very special flight from Ladakh

Rediff.com29 May 2020

At a time when finding out who is paying for labourers' train tickets is a task for Sherlock Holmes, Hemant Soren's Jharkhand government has flown in stranded workers from Ladakh, and is probably the only state that has tried to give 'migrant workers' a modicum of respect, observes Debashish Chatterjee.

How India can protect itself from cyber attacks

How India can protect itself from cyber attacks

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

The recent report in the New York Times that China had brought India's financial capital - Mumbai - to a halt by hacking the electricity supply grid has not come as a surprise to the CTOs (chief technology officers) and cyber security experts. Indian companies, including critical infrastructure providers such as power grids, ports and radar systems, lack the IT infrastructure to prevent hacking from hostile state actors like China and North Korea, warn security experts. Recently, the United States government warned of yet another breach of critical systems tied to Microsoft Exchange email systems that the company has blamed on China. The breach has impacted thousands of organisations in the US and its impact on India is still unknown.

Spot probe points to human rights 'violation' in Sandeshkhali, says NHRC

Spot probe points to human rights 'violation' in Sandeshkhali, says NHRC

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

The National Human Rights Commission, in its report, also observed that the "pervasive fear of reprisal, coupled with the power dynamics at play, acted as a formidable barrier", preventing individuals from voicing their grievances.

SC stays criminal proceedings against Karnataka CM in protest march case

SC stays criminal proceedings against Karnataka CM in protest march case

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed criminal proceedings against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and others in connection with a protest march held in the state in 2022.

Cong demands restoration of SPG cover to Gandhis, Singh

Cong demands restoration of SPG cover to Gandhis, Singh

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

"We urge the government that the issue of security of our leaders has to be beyond partisan political considerations," said Anand Sharma in Rajya Sabha.

ED failed to give evidence linking Kejriwal to scam: Court

ED failed to give evidence linking Kejriwal to scam: Court

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) failed to furnish direct evidence linking Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to the proceeds of crime in the money laundering case against him, a Delhi court has said while ordering his release on bail.

Govt decides to withdraw NSG from VIP security duties

Govt decides to withdraw NSG from VIP security duties

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

This will be after over two decades that the 'black cat' commandos of the elite counter-terror force will be taken out from VIP protection duties, a task not originally charted for it when the force was conceptualised and raised in 1984.

India abstains from UN vote on Israel-Hamas conflict

India abstains from UN vote on Israel-Hamas conflict

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

The Jordanian-drafted resolution did not make any mention of the militant group Hamas, with the US expressing outrage at the "omission".

Manipur is peaceful: India rejects UN experts' remark

Manipur is peaceful: India rejects UN experts' remark

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

India has strongly rejected comments by United Nations experts on Manipur, terming them 'unwarranted, presumptive and misleading' and asserting that situation in the Northeast state is peaceful.

IB alert: Human bomb may target Modi in Bihar

IB alert: Human bomb may target Modi in Bihar

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

The Intelligence Bureau has issued an alert about a possible attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi using a human bomb either during his visit to Patna or at the public rally he is scheduled to attend in Muzaffarpur on July 25.

Bengal violence: Group claims 7,000 women molested, govt vows action

Bengal violence: Group claims 7,000 women molested, govt vows action

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The Centre on Tuesday promised to take action on the report of a fact-finding team which claimed that there were 15,000 incidents of post-poll violence in West Bengal in which 25 people were killed and 7,000 women were molested.

SC denies bail to K Kavitha in Delhi excise scam case

SC denies bail to K Kavitha in Delhi excise scam case

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The bench said it is not going into the merit of the case at the moment.

US vetoes UN resolution on immediate Gaza ceasefire; UK abstains from voting

US vetoes UN resolution on immediate Gaza ceasefire; UK abstains from voting

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

The 15-nation Council met on Friday to vote on the resolution tabled by the United Arab Emirates and backed by over 90 member states. The resolution got the backing of 13 Council members who voted in its favour while the United Kingdom abstained.

NewClick editor, HR head sent to jail for 10 days

NewClick editor, HR head sent to jail for 10 days

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

A Delhi court on Tuesday sent to 10-day judicial custody NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and human resources department head Amit Chakravarty, arrested in a case lodged under anti-terror law UAPA over allegations that the news portal received money to spread pro-China propaganda.

'Laser' pointed at Rahul, MHA says mobile light

'Laser' pointed at Rahul, MHA says mobile light

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Sources said that a security breach was alleged when the laser light was seen pointed at the head of Rahul during the roadshow.

Modi faces terror threat but no change in campaign plans

Modi faces terror threat but no change in campaign plans

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Security is a worry but the Gujarat chief minister will continue is campaign ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.