News for 'z-plus security'

Security of Gandhi family not withdrawn, only changed: Shah

Security of Gandhi family not withdrawn, only changed: Shah

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

He asserted that the BJP does not carry out any action with a vindictive approach.

3 CISF commandos sacked over security breach at NSA Doval's home

3 CISF commandos sacked over security breach at NSA Doval's home

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Doval is a 'Z plus' category protectee under the central VIP security list and the security cover is provided by the Special Security Group unit of the CISF.

Shinde's security beefed up after intelligence input on threat to his life

Shinde's security beefed up after intelligence input on threat to his life

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

The state intelligence department on Saturday evening received specific input about the threat to the life of CM Shinde, the official said.

Kangana 1st Bollywood star to be guarded by CRPF commandos

Kangana 1st Bollywood star to be guarded by CRPF commandos

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The CRPF, the country's largest paramilitary force, has been providing security to about 60 dignitaries and high-profile persons, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Chief Justice of India SA Bobde, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and her children Rahul and Priyanka.

Car in Mohan Bhagwat's convoy kills 6-yr-old boy

Car in Mohan Bhagwat's convoy kills 6-yr-old boy

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Bhagwat was returning from a programme in Tijara area when the incident happened and there were eight to ten cars in the cavalcade, police said.

Rahul Gandhi himself 'violated' security protocols: Govt's rebuttal

Rahul Gandhi himself 'violated' security protocols: Govt's rebuttal

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

"Since 2020, there have been 113 violations observed and duly communicated," the officials said.

Lalu's security downgraded, son threatens to 'skin PM Modi'

Lalu's security downgraded, son threatens to 'skin PM Modi'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

There is a conspiracy to get Lalu murdered, but we will give a befitting reply to the centre, said Tej Pratap.

Day after attack, Owaisi gets 'Z' security from govt

Day after attack, Owaisi gets 'Z' security from govt

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Official sources said the CRPF commandos will be deployed for the security of Owaisi round-the-clock.

Chandrababu Naidu gets regular bail in Skill Development Corpn case

Chandrababu Naidu gets regular bail in Skill Development Corpn case

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

The court converted Naidu's four-week interim medical bail in this case into absolute bail and ordered the former chief minister's release on regular bail, considering his age, old age-related ailments, non-flight risk and other reasons.

Centre withdraws VIP security cover of OPS, Stalin

Centre withdraws VIP security cover of OPS, Stalin

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

While Paneerselvam had a smaller 'Y+' cover of central paramilitary commandos, Stalin had a larger 'Z+' protection.

'What BJP did in Maharashtra they are doing in Punjab!'

'What BJP did in Maharashtra they are doing in Punjab!'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'One needs to understand what kind of means the BJP use to bring other party leaders in their party.' 'They are unscrupulous politicians and money plays an important role.'

VHP's Togadia alleges plot to kill him; Congress seeks probe

VHP's Togadia alleges plot to kill him; Congress seeks probe

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

"I am being targeted for a decade-old case, there is an attempt to suppress my voice. Rajasthan Police team came to arrest me. Someone told me plan was being made to kill me in an encounter," the VHP president claimed.

Cops say didn't manhandle Priyanka; complaint filed in NHRC

Cops say didn't manhandle Priyanka; complaint filed in NHRC

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

A high-voltage drama unfolded in Lucknow yesterday as Priyanka alleged she was manhandled by cops who grabbed her by the neck and pushed her when she resisted their attempts to stop her from visiting the residence of an ex-IPS officer arrested for anti-CAA protests.

Rahul Gandhi underwent coronavirus test on return from Italy

Rahul Gandhi underwent coronavirus test on return from Italy

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

The Congress leader followed the drill issued by the Director-General of Civil Aviation for all passengers coming from Italy, which mandates a thorough check-up for covid-19, reports R Rajagopalan.

BJP's presidential candidate Murmu sweeps temple floor before leaving for Delhi

BJP's presidential candidate Murmu sweeps temple floor before leaving for Delhi

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

The National Democratic Alliance's presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu swept the floor of a Shiva temple in her locality in Rairangpur, in this nondescript, tribal-dominated town in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district at the crack of dawn on Wednesday, ahead of her journey to Delhi.

Home-cooked food, special room for Chandrababu Naidu in jail

Home-cooked food, special room for Chandrababu Naidu in jail

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

The 73-year-old former chief minister has been provided with a separate accommodation inside the jail in view of the purported threat to his life. He is a Z-plus category security protectee.

Government scales down Amar Singh's security

Government scales down Amar Singh's security

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

The security of former external affairs minister Natwar Singh on Tuesday was withdrawn by which also scaled down protection for several other VIPs including the Chairman of Schedule Castes Commission Buta Singh and expelled Samajwadi leader Amar Singh.

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.

Disruptions continue in Parl over Rahul remark, Adani

Disruptions continue in Parl over Rahul remark, Adani

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Parliament's Budget session has been a washout since the beginning of its second part on March 13, with the BJP demanding an apology from Gandhi.

Want UAPA against shooters, not Z security, Owaisi tells LS

Want UAPA against shooters, not Z security, Owaisi tells LS

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

"I don't want Z category security. I want to be an A-category citizen, at par with you all. Why was UAPA not invoked against those who fired at me? ...I want to live, to speak. My life will be safe when the poor are safe. I will not get scared of those who shot at my car," he said in Parliament.

Maha govt reduces security of Fadnavis, Raj Thackeray

Maha govt reduces security of Fadnavis, Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

State BJP spokesman Keshav Upadhya termed it as "vendetta politics", while former chief minister Fadnavis said this would not impact his plans to travel and meet people.

Cong protests in Parl over withdrawal of Gandhis' SPG cover

Cong protests in Parl over withdrawal of Gandhis' SPG cover

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Chowdhury said the family faces threat to life and the cover by the elite security organisation should not have been withdrawn.

Sena concerned over removal of SPG cover of Gandhis

Sena concerned over removal of SPG cover of Gandhis

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

"Be it Delhi or Maharashtra, the atmosphere should be fear-free. It is the responsibility of the rulers to create such an atmosphere that those in public life can work fearlessly. There is no objection to withdrawing the security cover when such atmosphere prevails," the Sena said in an editorial in its mouthpiece 'Saamana'.

Rahul Gandhi asked to vacate official bungalow by April 22

Rahul Gandhi asked to vacate official bungalow by April 22

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

The notice to Gandhi to vacate the 12, Tughlaq Lane bungalow was served by the Housing Committee of the Lok Sabha and follows the disqualification notice issued last week.

Rahul Gandhi not allowed to visit Assam shrine

Rahul Gandhi not allowed to visit Assam shrine

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Rahul Gandhi's yatra was marked with high drama on Monday as he was denied permission to visit the Sri Sri Sankardeva Satra in Nagaon district and also from holding a meeting in the Morigaon district, triggering a strong reaction from the Congress leader who protested and asked whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi will now 'decide who will visit a temple and when'.

Sukhbir Badal's car damaged, four hurt as SAD-Cong workers clash

Sukhbir Badal's car damaged, four hurt as SAD-Cong workers clash

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal's bullet-proof car was damaged and four people were injured in a clash between Congress and Akali workers during the filing of nomination papers for the Jalalabad municipal polls in Fazilka on Tuesday, officials said.

Dera chief brought back to Sunaria jail in Rohtak

Dera chief brought back to Sunaria jail in Rohtak

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

The sect chief is serving a 20-year jail term for raping two women disciples at his ashram in Sirsa, where the dera is headquartered.

Chhattisgarh: Mahendra Karma's wife fights to redeem chequered legacy

Chhattisgarh: Mahendra Karma's wife fights to redeem chequered legacy

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

For Mahendra Karma's wife, the November 11 election is a battle to redeem the legacy of the 'Bastar Tiger' who founded the Salwa Judum and was considered a symbol of the tribals' fight back against Maoists before he was killed along with top Chhattisgarh Congress leaders in May.

Downgraded from SPG cover, Sonia gets 10-year-old SUV

Downgraded from SPG cover, Sonia gets 10-year-old SUV

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Under SPG protection, Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi were using Range Rovers.

Dera violence claims 4 more lives; toll up to 36 in Haryana

Dera violence claims 4 more lives; toll up to 36 in Haryana

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

The situation in Sirsa remained tense but under control, according to police.

'Everyone is aware Modi is terror target number one'

'Everyone is aware Modi is terror target number one'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

Discussing in detail the security risk BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi faces, a senior Intelligence Bureau officer tells Sheela Bhatt that Modi's security cover will improve manifold following the Patna serial blasts.

Centre to relocate Lt Gen K S Brar from Mumbai

Centre to relocate Lt Gen K S Brar from Mumbai

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

The Centre will soon relocate Lt Gen (Retd) K S Brar, who survived an assassination attempt in London, from Mumbai to an undisclosed location and upgrade his security.

Where was Amit Shah when Delhi was burning, asks Sena

Where was Amit Shah when Delhi was burning, asks Sena

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

"Why was the home minister not visible (during the violence)? The country got a strong home minister but he was not visible and this is shocking. During the assembly elections in Delhi, Amit Shah, despite being the home minister took out ample time for his campaigning. But he was not visible when the whole of Delhi was burning, said the party in its mouthpiece Saamana.

Extend full support to AAP govt: Rajnath tells Delhi police

Extend full support to AAP govt: Rajnath tells Delhi police

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday asked the Delhi police to extend full support to the Arvind Kejriwal government

Mamata injured after being 'manhandled' in Nandigram

Mamata injured after being 'manhandled' in Nandigram

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

"I was standing outside my car with the door open. I was going to a temple there to offer my prayers. Few people came around my car and pushed the door. The door hit my leg," she said.

Why TN CM wants AIADMK protests to end

Why TN CM wants AIADMK protests to end

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

'As Karunanidhi and Ramadoss flagged the law and order issue, Subramanian Swamy said Home Minister Rajnath Singh should send Chief Minister O Panneerselvam a directive under Article 246 of the Constitution. Swamy also dangled the fear of Article 356 over the state government.'

Ex-CMs can't occupy government bungalows for lifetime, rules SC

Ex-CMs can't occupy government bungalows for lifetime, rules SC

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

The verdict may have an impact in other states where former chief ministers are occupying government bungalows for life under the local laws.

Man enters ex-CM Farooq Abdullah's Jammu home, shot dead

Man enters ex-CM Farooq Abdullah's Jammu home, shot dead

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

The incident took place at Bhatindi on Saturday morning when the man, hailing from Mendhar in Poonch district, drove at a high speed and banged his car against the main gate, they said.

Out of jail, Jayalalithaa returns to Chennai

Out of jail, Jayalalithaa returns to Chennai

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

A day after getting bail from Supreme Court in disproportionate assets case, former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa walked out of Parappana Agrahara Central Prison on Saturday.

HC asks Payal Abdullah to 'gracefully' vacate govt bungalow

HC asks Payal Abdullah to 'gracefully' vacate govt bungalow

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Payal, who has been residing at 7, Akbar Road bungalow since 1999, however, refused to move out and urged the court to pass an order.