Former R&AW chief Samant Goel has rejected calls to shrink Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s security and convoy for fuel savings, arguing it would harm national interest. In comments to ANI, he said the threat picture has evolved, with risks like drones and sniper attacks, and that even leaders in “safe” countries have been targeted. Goel also stressed security planning is threat-based, that anonymity of vehicle movement matters, and that SPG mandatory protections must remain intact.
A Pakistani lawmaker claimed colleagues were working for India’s intelligence agency RAW during a stormy assembly session. The accusation triggered loud protests and interruptions, prompting the Speaker to abruptly cut off the MLA’s microphone. The clip has since gone viral, intensifying debate over rising hostility and mistrust inside Pakistan’s political environment.
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