News for 'traitors'

CM called me 'anti-national': Digvijay presents himself before police

CM called me 'anti-national': Digvijay presents himself before police

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

The police, however, told the former chief minister that he could not be arrested as there was no case registered against him.

Top AIADMK leader switches to Panneerselvam's camp

Top AIADMK leader switches to Panneerselvam's camp

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

"To protect AIADMK, everybody should join hands with OPS (Panneerselvam)," Madusudanan said, adding that he did not want the party to get into the hands of a single family.

What I learnt when the government raided my office

What I learnt when the government raided my office

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

'Almost exclusively, their interest was in the work that we were doing that they thought of as being "anti-national". One of them even used that specific word,' says Aakar Patel.

Pakistani court annuls Musharraf's death penalty

Pakistani court annuls Musharraf's death penalty

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The special court of Islamabad on December 17 last handed down the death penalty to 74-year-old Musharraf after six years of hearing the high-profile treason case against him. The case was filed by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz government in 2013.

'Congress more dangerous than Pak's terrorism'

'Congress more dangerous than Pak's terrorism'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

The Bharatiya Janata Party's youth wing on Tuesday termed the Congress 'more dangerous' than Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, alleging that some of its prominent leaders are 'facilitating' traitors by insulting martyrs and dividing the nation on the lines of religion. "The Congress is more dangerous for the unity of the country than Pakistan-sponsored terrorism," said BJYM national president Anurag Thakur.

In TN, Rajapaksa's friend seeks a second chance

In TN, Rajapaksa's friend seeks a second chance

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

A Ganesh Nadar visits Ramanathapuram in poll-bound Tamil Nadu and meets Congress MLA K Hasan Ali, whom his opponents dub as 'traitor' for being a friend to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse.

We now think of our own people as enemies

We now think of our own people as enemies

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

'We have unleashed a nastiness and viciousness in ourselves that had been bottled up before.' 'This government has helped uncork it, possible forever, and to my mind that is its most significant achievement.'

Weaponising Hinduism will win elections, but...

Weaponising Hinduism will win elections, but...

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

'...It won't help the party run a peaceful and equitable India,' warns Vir Sanghvi.

'If Godse a patriot, is Mahatma Gandhi anti-national?'

'If Godse a patriot, is Mahatma Gandhi anti-national?'

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Here are some of the reactions to Pragya Singh Thakur's remarks that Godse was a deshbhakt.

I have never betrayed my country: Binayak Sen

I have never betrayed my country: Binayak Sen

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

Rights activist Binayak Sen, released on bail while serving a life sentence for sedition and links with Maoists, on Monday night asserted he is not a 'traitor' and said the Supreme Court observation in his case will have 'deep political implication.'

Hizb names successor to slain Kashmir 'operational commander'

Hizb names successor to slain Kashmir 'operational commander'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Yattoo, who hailed from Budgam district of central Kashmir, had a long association with Hizbul Mujahideen and was responsible for keeping alive the prolonged unrest of 2016 following the killing of group's commander Burhan Wani in an encounter with security forces on July 8.

Some signs of normalcy in riot-hit northeast Delhi

Some signs of normalcy in riot-hit northeast Delhi

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

In Jaffrabad, Maujpur, Yamuna Vihar, Chand Bagh, Mustafabad and Bhajanpura, which were among the areas worst hit by the communal violence, there were more vehicles and people on the roads than in the last five days.

Baba Ramdev to start 'yatra' against corruption, black money

Baba Ramdev to start 'yatra' against corruption, black money

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev will embark on "a 1,00,000 km long yatra" on Tuesday from Jhansi in Madhya Pradesh "to awaken people about corruption and black money". The yoga guru told reporters there were "two kinds of people in this country, honest and traitors". He claimed that all honest people were with him in his fight against corruption and black money. The aim of the yatra was to awaken people on the issue of "Rs 4,00,000 crore black money stashed in foreign countries,".

Decide on FIRs against Mishra, others by Thursday: HC to police

Decide on FIRs against Mishra, others by Thursday: HC to police

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The apex court lashed out at the law enforcing agencies for allowing the 'instigators of violence' to get away and said they should act as per law without waiting for somebody's nod.

'OPS will not be CM, that was Chinnamma's vow'

'OPS will not be CM, that was Chinnamma's vow'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

A day before the crucial trust vote in the Tamil Nadu assembly, Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar checks out the mood in the AIADMK hq.

Govt defends farm laws in RS; death warrants for farmers, says Oppn

Govt defends farm laws in RS; death warrants for farmers, says Oppn

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Countering the opposition claim that farmers across the country are agitated over the three new laws, he said that those in just one state are being misinformed and instigated.

How a 1979 film reflects Maharashtra's power play

How a 1979 film reflects Maharashtra's power play

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

The classic Marathi movie Simhasan would be an interesting watch today as it draws a parallels to the current political turmoil in Maharashtra.

'Concept of love for nation has to be redefined'

'Concept of love for nation has to be redefined'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

After being released on bail by the Supreme Court while serving a life sentence for sedition and links with Maoists, Binayak Sen is ready to campaign for others who have been languishing in jails over similar charges.

Be alert, Chidambaram tells people in coastal area

Be alert, Chidambaram tells people in coastal area

Rediff.com10 Apr 2010

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday asked fishermen and people residing in coastal belts to be always vigilant and alert as "terrorists, traitors and mischief makers" would prefer to sneak into the country through the coast.

Naseeruddin Shah's Ajmer litfest event called off after protests

Naseeruddin Shah's Ajmer litfest event called off after protests

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Before the event, many right-wing activists protested outside the venue. One of the protesters also hurled black ink on the poster of Shah.

Whistleblowers should not go public, says WADA

Whistleblowers should not go public, says WADA

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

WADA is at the heart of the biggest doping scandal in years after three Russian whistleblowers went to the media and exposed a massive systematic doping scheme in the country across many sports and involving more than 1,000 athletes.

Dosanjh finds Facebook threats sinister

Dosanjh finds Facebook threats sinister

Rediff.com5 May 2010

A little over a week after he was warned away from the Surrey Baisakhi parade, Liberal lawmaker Ujjal Dosanjh received more threats. This time they were posted on Facebook with messages calling him 'a Sikh traitor' and posts like 'someone shoot him ASAP.'

Osmania campus tense after another student suicide

Osmania campus tense after another student suicide

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Tension heightened in Osmania University campus on Tuesday after another student committed suicide in protest against the delay in formation of Telangana state.

Lucknow encounter: Ex-IAF man, 'mastermind' of terror group, held in Kanpur

Lucknow encounter: Ex-IAF man, 'mastermind' of terror group, held in Kanpur

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Police on Thursday arrested a former India Air Force employee who they believe is the "mastermind" of a terror module that included Saifullah, a suspected terrorist killed in an encounter on Wednesday.

Pakistan court indicts Musharraf for treason

Pakistan court indicts Musharraf for treason

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

Former Pakistani dictator Pervez Musharraf was on Monday indicted by a special court hearing the high treason case against him, becoming the first ever military ruler to face criminal prosecution.

HC dismisses Independents' plea against nomination rejection

HC dismisses Independents' plea against nomination rejection

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The bench also disagreed with the appellants that claim that their nominations were rejected 'arbitrarily and malafidely', saying 'cogent and convincing evidence needs to be led to prove this' and such a finding cannot be arrived at based on mere documents and annexures in a writ petition.

Priyanka or Rahul, who pulled the plug on Varanasi contest?

Priyanka or Rahul, who pulled the plug on Varanasi contest?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

While Congress leader Sam Pitroda says it was Priyanka's own decision, party spokesperson Rajiv Shukla says it was Rahul's call.

Mumbai Police hunts for 'journalist' who wants to join ISIS

Mumbai Police hunts for 'journalist' who wants to join ISIS

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

In his post, the suspect wrote he wished to give up his Indian citizenship and become a spokesperson for the ISIS -- the terror group which currently controls a large part of Iraq and Syria.

KCR, Vijyashanti face ire of TRS cadres

KCR, Vijyashanti face ire of TRS cadres

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

In a reflection of the serious trouble brewing in the ranks of Telangana Rashtra Samiti, the party's beleaguered president K Chandrasekhara Rao faced the wrath of the party cadre during a visit to Nalgonda district.

Why John le Carre will never die

Why John le Carre will never die

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

He will be remembered not only as a writer but as one of the great chroniclers and interrogators of the history of our times, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

AAP ka kya hoga? Complete chaos as meet begins to decide fate of rebels

AAP ka kya hoga? Complete chaos as meet begins to decide fate of rebels

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

The infighting within the Aam Aadmi Party is taking one ugly turn after another.

'Excellent chemistry between Jesse & Shriya'

'Excellent chemistry between Jesse & Shriya'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

Producer Ashok Amritraj discusses his new film with Arthur J Pais.

J Dey case: Charges framed against Rajan; pleads innocence

J Dey case: Charges framed against Rajan; pleads innocence

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

The framing of charges against Rajan paves the way for the trial, five years after the veteran investigative journalist was shot dead in suburban Powai in 2011.

James Bond author 'saved MI6' in reality

James Bond author 'saved MI6' in reality

Rediff.com5 Oct 2008

Yes, long before he created Bond, author Ian Fleming rescued MI6 from an untimely death by inadvertently paving the way for the secret service to be infiltrated by members of the Russian KGB's Cambridge ring, its most destructive traitors, according to the newly released documents.

No move to wipe out Indians: Malaysian PM

No move to wipe out Indians: Malaysian PM

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

Abdullah labelled those who solicit support from outsiders as traitors and the action of the Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf), which claimed to fight for the rights of the Indian community in Malaysia, as an attempt to destroy the country and racial unity.

Whistleblowing and handling whistleblowers is tricky

Whistleblowing and handling whistleblowers is tricky

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

'Handled poorly, it could either lead to a witch-hunt in organisations that is fertile soil for yes-men; or lead to even bona fide decisions and entire organisational systems being held to ransom,' says Somasekhar Sundaresan.

Time for police to act against offensive WhatsApp groups

Time for police to act against offensive WhatsApp groups

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Why has Mumbai's cyber police taken no action against these WhatsApp groups who everyday, commit offences under the Indian Penal Code? The police cannot be unaware of their existence, observes Shruthi Marathe.

Never aspired to sit on a throne, says Vishwas amidst churn in AAP

Never aspired to sit on a throne, says Vishwas amidst churn in AAP

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

Vishwas, who is the party's Rajasthan in-charge, held a meeting of nearly 600 volunteers at the AAP office sitting on the ground.

'Others have rights too': Shaheen Bagh mediators meet protesters

'Others have rights too': Shaheen Bagh mediators meet protesters

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Sadhana Ramachandran and Sanjay Hegde speaking to the protesters said, "The Supreme Court has upheld your right to protest. But then other citizens also have their rights and it should also be maintained."

'India is heading for a dangerous future'

'India is heading for a dangerous future'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

'You should raise your voice even at the cost of being called a deshdrohi. 'This country is built because of the raising of voices of the people and no one can silence such voices,' says Kannan Gopinathan who resigned from the IAS to protest against revocation of Article 370 in Kashmir.