Arun Lakshman And Vicky Nanjappa

Stories by Arun Lakshman And Vicky Nanjappa

Not everyone in the Congress is happy to see Nilekani fight elections

Not everyone in the Congress is happy to see Nilekani fight elections

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2014

Barely a week after Infosys co-founder and Chairman of the Unique Identification Authority of India Nandan Nilekani made known his intentions of fighting the elections he is facing opposition from within the Congress party.

AP House likely to get another week to debate Telangana Bill

AP House likely to get another week to debate Telangana Bill

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2014

The Seema-Andhra leaders had sought four more weeks for the discussion, but their demand will be turned down and only a week's extension will be granted, sources told Rediff.com

Poll expense: Raje spent Rs 10 lakh, Kejriwal only 3

Poll expense: Raje spent Rs 10 lakh, Kejriwal only 3

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2014

A report by Indian civil society group Association for Democratic Reforms states that Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje spent the most while Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal spent the least during their election campaign.

The Naxal movement has gone haywire: Usendi

The Naxal movement has gone haywire: Usendi

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2014

The Naxal movement is today facing leadership issues, losing favour with the Tribals and is confused about its future agenda and course of action.

'Tharoor had no role in Sunanda's death, but can't say it's suicide yet'

'Tharoor had no role in Sunanda's death, but can't say it's suicide yet'

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2014

The Delhi police probe into the death of Sunanda Pushkar, wife of Union minister Shashi Tharoor, indicates that her husband had no prima facie role to play in it.

Terror alert on Kejriwal could be fake!

Terror alert on Kejriwal could be fake!

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2014

Does Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal really face a terror threat?

Sunanda case: Tharoor records statement before SDM

Sunanda case: Tharoor records statement before SDM

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2014

Union Minister Shashi Tharoor on Sunday recorded his statement before the Sub-Divisional Magistrate who is investigating the death of his wife Sunanda Pushkar under mysterious circumstances in a five-star hotel.

The bigger threat to CM Kejriwal is from Babbar Khalsa International

The bigger threat to CM Kejriwal is from Babbar Khalsa International

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2014

Intelligence Bureau officials who have been analysing the threat perception on Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal say there is nothing concrete to show that the IM is planning to abduct Kejriwal.

IB issues terror strike high alert at all airports

IB issues terror strike high alert at all airports

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2014

The Intelligence Bureau has issued a grade A alert stating that all airports in the country are under a terror threat.

'Drug overdose may have killed Sunanda Pushkar'

'Drug overdose may have killed Sunanda Pushkar'

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2014

The Delhi Police have recovered Alprax tablets -- an antidepressant -- from the hotel room in which Sunanda Pushkar was found dead. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Kerala Cong leaders attempted Sunanda-Tharoor patch up

Kerala Cong leaders attempted Sunanda-Tharoor patch up

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2014

At one point of time Sunanda Pushkar said she wanted to speak to Sonia Gandhi about her problem, a Congress leader from Kerala tells Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa.

Italian Marines may escape death penalty, thanks to MHA

Italian Marines may escape death penalty, thanks to MHA

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2014

The Ministry of Home Affairs feels that awarding death penalty to the duo will sour ties with Italy, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Open rebellion: Andhra CM Kiran Reddy stays away from AICC meet

Open rebellion: Andhra CM Kiran Reddy stays away from AICC meet

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2014

Supporters of Kiran Kumar Reddy say that since the Congress has made it clear that the Telangana issue will not be raised at the AICC meet there is no point in the chief minister attending. Vicky Nanjappa reports

AAP must take its time to draw its vision document: Captain Gopinath

AAP must take its time to draw its vision document: Captain Gopinath

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2014

Vicky Nanjappa in a conversation with Air Deccan founder Captain Gopinath regarding the AAP

Rising crimes by juveniles: Is it time for change in law?

Rising crimes by juveniles: Is it time for change in law?

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2014

In the past three years 2,557 murder cases have been registered against juveniles, while 2,073 cases of abduction and 2,061 cases of attempt to murder were also registered. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Will AAP find the going tough in Andhra Pradesh?

Will AAP find the going tough in Andhra Pradesh?

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2014

A membership drive by the Aam Admi Party in Andhra Pradesh ended with over 38,000 members enrolling themselves. No doubt, it is an impressive number in a state which fights elections on several issues barring corruption. But is it enough, wonders Vicky Nanjappa

Singh's Shinde charge puts focus on Dawood's India operations

Singh's Shinde charge puts focus on Dawood's India operations

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2014

Former home secretary RK Singh set off a storm with his allegation that Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde stalled investigations into a businessman's links underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. But the fact is that the police were not allowed to make any headway into their investigations, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

'It's Kejriwal's position that needs security'

'It's Kejriwal's position that needs security'

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2014

Although Arvind Kejriwal is not top on the radar of any terrorist outfit at the moment, security agencies feel that abduction attempts cannot be ruled out, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Where is India's most dangerous terrorist? NO IDEA, say agencies

Where is India's most dangerous terrorist? NO IDEA, say agencies

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2014

The Indian Mujahideen's module in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, comprises the most motivated and best-trained operatives of the terror group, says Vicky Nanjappa

Why Andhra CM wants the party to throw him out!

Why Andhra CM wants the party to throw him out!

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2014

The financially cautious Kiran Kumar Reddy is not too keen to fund a brand new political party, says Vicky Nanjappa