The Union government has ordered the complete withdrawal of the counter-terrorist commando force NSG from VIP security duties and handing over its nine "high-risk" VIPs to the CRPF by the next month, official sources said Wednesday (Oct 16).

India: NSG commandos to be withdrawn from VIP security

Commandos of India's premier counter-terror force NSG on Thursday created history as they scaled the Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, in their maiden attempt, a senior official said.

India's counter-terror NSG commandos scale Mount Everest

The new steps are being taken as the NSG's mandate to counter terrorist and hijack bids, is very specific and requires "physically and mentally fit personnel", who are trained to be the best commandos of the country.

NSG commandos to undertake regular yoga, psychological tests

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India: NSG commandos to be withdrawn from VIP security

India's counter-terror NSG commandos scale Mount Everest

NSG commandos to undertake regular yoga, psychological tests