News for 'terrorist remark'

Kerala Catholic body backs Bishop over 'narcotic jihad' remark

Kerala Catholic body backs Bishop over 'narcotic jihad' remark

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

The KCBC, in a statement, said that even the United Nations reports have made it clear that money earned from drug trafficking is being used for terrorist activities.

Was asked to deplane as if I was a terrorist: Pawan Khera

Was asked to deplane as if I was a terrorist: Pawan Khera

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Khera said he was not provided the reasons for his arrest or given a copy of the FIR in the matter.

Tharoor removed from pro-Palestine event amid row over his Hamas remarks

Tharoor removed from pro-Palestine event amid row over his Hamas remarks

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Facing an intense social media attack, Tharoor has issued a clarification, saying he has always been with the people of Palestine and he does not agree with the propagation of just one sentence from his speech at the IUML rally.

Canada's allegations serious, India not cooperating: US

Canada's allegations serious, India not cooperating: US

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

"When it comes to the Canadian matter, we have made clear that the allegations are extremely serious and they need to be taken seriously. We wanted to see the government of India cooperate with Canada in its investigation. Obviously, they have not chosen that path," State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters at his daily news conference.

India, Pak should bury past to live like good neighbours: Nawaz Sharif

India, Pak should bury past to live like good neighbours: Nawaz Sharif

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

In an interaction with a group of Indian journalists, the three-time prime minister and president of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-N described Jaishankar's visit as a "good opening" and said both sides should now engage and move forward.

Israel vows to strike back as Iran fires 180 missiles

Israel vows to strike back as Iran fires 180 missiles

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Khamenei captioned the post as 'Victory from God and a near conquest...' In another post, he said, 'The strikes of the resistance front on the worn-out and decaying body of the Zionist regime will be more striking.'

America Stoops to Conquer

America Stoops to Conquer

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

The Biden administration's failure in stopping two major wars and several minor ones was seen as a major disaster by many Americans and the world at large, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

At SCO meet Doval flags double standards in fighting terror

At SCO meet Doval flags double standards in fighting terror

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

In an address at a security conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in the Kazakh capital, he also underlined the need for holding accountable the sponsors, financiers and facilitators of terrorism, in remarks that came amid Pakistan's continuing support to various terror groups.

Cong 'exposes' BJP's 'links with terrorists'; slams 'fake nationalism'

Cong 'exposes' BJP's 'links with terrorists'; slams 'fake nationalism'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

The brutal killing of tailor Kanhaiya Lal in Rajasthan's Udaipur was a "terrorist incident", he said, alleging that Riyaz Attari, one of the main accused, was a BJP member since 2019.

Cong-BJP spar over Bishop's 'love and narcotic jihad' remark

Cong-BJP spar over Bishop's 'love and narcotic jihad' remark

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

The verbal duel between the Congress and BJP over the controversial 'love and narcotic jihad' remark by Pala Bishop Joseph Kallarangatt, intensified on Sunday with the former saying it does not want the Sangh parivar to gain foothold here while the latter claimed that both CPI (M) and Congress were cornering the Bishop over the issue.

Travelling to Pak for multilateral event, not...: Jaishankar

Travelling to Pak for multilateral event, not...: Jaishankar

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

It will be for the first time in nearly nine years India's external affairs minister will travel to Pakistan even as the ties between the two neighbours remained frosty over the Kashmir issue and cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan.

Attack on ED: Arrest TMC leader, probe his terror links, Bengal guv asks DGP

Attack on ED: Arrest TMC leader, probe his terror links, Bengal guv asks DGP

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

The statement issued by Raj Bhavan late Saturday night highlighted that the governor, upon receiving a complaint in the Peace Room, instructed the police chief to arrest the culprit promptly.

No talks with Pak, no one can bring back Art 370: Amit Shah in Jammu

No talks with Pak, no one can bring back Art 370: Amit Shah in Jammu

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Asserting that Article 370 is a thing of the past, Shah stated that no one can bring it back.

Mr Tata Never Forgot His Ethics, Values

Mr Tata Never Forgot His Ethics, Values

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

This was a man who like Buddha transformed himself into achieving the impossible and being an inspiration for many generations to come, says business thinker Mudit Jain.

Clashes at Hindu temple in Canada, Trudeau says...

Clashes at Hindu temple in Canada, Trudeau says...

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Canadian Member of Parliament Chandra Arya also condemned the violence and said that a "red line has been crossed" by Khalistani extremists, highlighting the rise of brazen violent extremism in Canada.

7th top Hezbollah leader killed as Israel bombs Beirut, strikes Houthis too

7th top Hezbollah leader killed as Israel bombs Beirut, strikes Houthis too

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

A day after killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in an airstrike in Beirut, Israel conducted widespread strikes in Lebanon on Sunday, killing over 100 people. The Israeli Air Force (IAF) also launched airstrikes on military targets in Yemen, specifically targeting Houthi-controlled sites, including power plants and a seaport.

Bahraich on the boil after youth killed during Durga idol immersion

Bahraich on the boil after youth killed during Durga idol immersion

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Scores of people, some armed with sticks, walked in the funeral cortege of a youth killed during a Durga idol immersion procession in Bahraich amid cries for justice from the family and others on Monday, as tension escalated with shops being burnt down and angry crowds out in the streets.

US reacts to report linking RAW officer to Pannun murder plot

US reacts to report linking RAW officer to Pannun murder plot

Rediff.com1 May 2024

India on Tuesday strongly rejected the claims, saying that the report made "unwarranted and unsubstantiated" imputations on a serious matter and that an investigation into the case was underway.

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister and finance minister, he understood the importance of gradualism, except when the economy or the polity was in a crisis.

You're a terrorist: Javadekar to Kejriwal

You're a terrorist: Javadekar to Kejriwal

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

His remarks come a few days after the Election Commission issued a show cause notice to Bharatiya Janata Party MP Parvesh Verma for allegedly calling Kejriwal a "terrorist".

'Digvijay's Karkare remarks, a help to terrorists'

'Digvijay's Karkare remarks, a help to terrorists'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2010

Bharatiya Janata Party General Secretary Vijay Goel today accused Congress leader Digvijay Singh of "helping Pakistani terrorists" by asserting that slain Anti-Terrorism Squad chief Hemant Karkare spoke to him about threats from right-wing Hindu groups hours before the 26/11 terror attack.

'Netanyahu should be shot dead': Cong MP sparks row

'Netanyahu should be shot dead': Cong MP sparks row

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Senior Congress leader Rajmohan Unnithan has come under criticism over his remarks that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a 'war criminal' and should be shot dead without trial for allegedly murdering Palestinians in the Gaza strip.

Bengal Cong leader arrested for remarks against Mamata

Bengal Cong leader arrested for remarks against Mamata

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

West Bengal Congress spokesperson Kaustav Bagchi was granted bail by a court in Kolkata on Saturday evening, hours after being arrested for his alleged comments against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

India taking it seriously: US on 'assassination plot'

India taking it seriously: US on 'assassination plot'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

India is taking the allegations regarding the assassination plot of Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the United States seriously, the White House has said but refrained from commenting on the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) probe into the matter and the criminal case filed by the Department of Justice.

After US indictment, Trudeau says Indian govt needs to...

After US indictment, Trudeau says Indian govt needs to...

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Speaking to reporters, Trudeau said, "The news coming out of the United States further underscores what we've been talking about from the very beginning: which is India needs to take this seriously."

Ratan Tata, As I Knew Him

Ratan Tata, As I Knew Him

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Ratan was extremely ethical in his dealings, which he brought to bear on the business house which he helmed, remembers Sailesh Kottary.

Cong seeks EC action against PM for 'Cong shielded terrorism' remark

Cong seeks EC action against PM for 'Cong shielded terrorism' remark

Rediff.com7 May 2023

The Congress on Saturday wrote to the Election Commission seeking action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his 'Congress shielded terrorism for vote bank' remark and said he has crossed the 'lakshman rekha'.

BJP demands privilege motion against Rahul for calling Pragya terrorist

BJP demands privilege motion against Rahul for calling Pragya terrorist

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Rahul Gandhi said he stood by his remarks on Twitter terming Pragya Thakur a "terrorist" and was ready to face any action.

EC bans BJP's Parvesh Verma from campaigning

EC bans BJP's Parvesh Verma from campaigning

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The ban on Verma, second in the last one week, came into force at 6 pm on Wednesday. This means, he will not be able to campaign for the February 8 Delhi assembly polls any further.

Punjab Police 'arrested me as if I was a terrorist': Bagga

Punjab Police 'arrested me as if I was a terrorist': Bagga

Rediff.com7 May 2022

'Whosoever speaks against the AAP supremo would be termed the biggest terrorist'

AAP spokesperson booked for calling BJP's Shehzad Poonawala 'Mujahideen'

AAP spokesperson booked for calling BJP's Shehzad Poonawala 'Mujahideen'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Priyanka Kakkar wondered if "Mujahideen" or "Shehzad" meant "terrorist" and hit back at Poonawala for referring to a chief minister as "Jihadi."

How Should Rahul Gandhi Have Spoken Abroad?

How Should Rahul Gandhi Have Spoken Abroad?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

'I would think that India faces less damage from opinions voiced overseas compared to the damage it suffers if the right to free speech of its citizens is curtailed in the name of image management,' asserts Shyam G Menon.

I'll have to do it a 4th time: Trump reacts to Biden dropping out

I'll have to do it a 4th time: Trump reacts to Biden dropping out

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

"Crooked Joe Biden is the worst president, by far, in the history of our nation. He has done everything possible to destroy our country, from our southern border to energy dominance, national security, international standing and so much more," Trump said.

KCR wants Himanta sacked for remarks on Rahul Gandhi

KCR wants Himanta sacked for remarks on Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

"Modi ji! Is this our Indian culture? Is this what has been taught in Vedas, Mahabharat, Ramayana and Bhagavad Gita? I am asking BJP national president Nadda ji. Is it our culture?" he asked, referring to Sarma's comments.

Space given to separatists, anti-India elements in Canada core issue: MEA

Space given to separatists, anti-India elements in Canada core issue: MEA

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

A day after Trudeau's remarks, ministry of external affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi asserted that India's "core issue" with Canada remains that of the space given to separatists, terrorists and anti-India elements in that country.

Extradite 26/11 kingpin Hafiz Saeed, India asks Pak

Extradite 26/11 kingpin Hafiz Saeed, India asks Pak

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

External affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the request for extraditing Saeed along with certain documents was recently sent to Islamabad.

BJP slams Rahul over 'China beating our jawans' remark

BJP slams Rahul over 'China beating our jawans' remark

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

"This is Modi's India, this is new India. Now if anyone raises an eye against the country he gets a befitting reply," BJP spokesperson Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore asserted.

Every religion has its own terrorist: Kamal Haasan

Every religion has its own terrorist: Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The MNM chief also said that he was not afraid of being arrested but warned any such action would escalate tensions.

Complaint against Israeli filmmaker over 'Kashmir Files vulgar' remark

Complaint against Israeli filmmaker over 'Kashmir Files vulgar' remark

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The Kashmir Files, which polarised opinions following its release in March and went on to become a blockbuster hit, was screened at IFFI on November 22 as part of the Indian panorama section.

SC likely to pass order on interim bail to Kejriwal on Friday

SC likely to pass order on interim bail to Kejriwal on Friday

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who headed the bench which heard Kejriwal's petition against his arrest in the case, said, "We will pronounce the interim order (on interim bail) on Friday. The main matter related to the challenge to arrest will also be taken on the same day."