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Topic: Treason

Russia convicts man of treason, gives sentence for 12 1/2 yrs for sending missile parts to US

Sergei Kabanov had smuggled parts used in Russian air defence missile systems and in radar-based weapons systems, said the Federal Security Service.

British Sikh man who wanted to ‘kill’ Queen Elizabeth for Jallianwala massacre, admits treason

Jaswant Singh Chail was arrested on Christmas Day 2021 after he was caught on the grounds of Windsor Castle armed with a crossbow to kill the late monarch.

Saudi authorities arrest king’s brother, ex-crown prince for ‘treason’ in fresh crackdown

The arrests come at a time of increased pressure on Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the 34-year-old de facto ruler, due to fall in oil prices.

Arrest warrant against Cyril Almeida shows why journalism in Pakistan is dangerous

Charges of treason against journalist Cyril Almeida in Pakistan is a classic act of shooting the messenger.

After journalist Cyril Almeida, ex-Pak PM Abbasi is the new target of treason charges

Here’s what’s happening across the border: Pashtun rights activist Hayat Preghal to be released on bail; Terror financing watchdog FATF to visit Pakistan in October.

On Camera

Instagram reels on stoicism are the new rage — they can battle burnout and bigotry

The Romans’ version of stoicism is rapidly picking popularity on Instagram — Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Seneca are some names that get thrown at you when you fire up your screen.

Government allows export of onions to six countries, sets buffer stock target

The government had imposed an export prohibition in order to ensure adequate domestic availability of onions in the country.

Germany removes restrictions, India can now buy small arms from its firms

Germany’s erstwhile Christian Democratic Union govt, led by Angela Merkel, prevented sale of small arms to police forces in states they perceived had ‘bad human rights record’.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.