Arun Lakshman And Vicky Nanjappa

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MOST WANTED Indian Mujahideen terrorist Yasin Bhatkal arrested

MOST WANTED Indian Mujahideen terrorist Yasin Bhatkal arrested

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2013

Yasin Bhatkal, one of India's most dreaded terrorists, has been detained at the Indo-Nepal border.

Technology was not a forte of lethal Yasin Bhatkal

Technology was not a forte of lethal Yasin Bhatkal

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2013

Yasin Bhatal, the man who carried a reward of Rs 75 lakh on his head, has finally been arrested. Intelligence Bureau officials who led the operation at the Nepal border say that he is a gold mine of information and his arrest has been one of the biggest setbacks for the Indian Mujahideen.

Bhatkal's family shuns the spotlight, town disowns him

Bhatkal's family shuns the spotlight, town disowns him

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2013

The residents of Bhatkal, a port town in northern Karnataka, feign ignorance when asked about Yasin, one of their most infamous residents.

Rise of Yasin Bhatkal: From businessman to IM leader

Rise of Yasin Bhatkal: From businessman to IM leader

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2013

A dossier on the terrorist, who regrouped the Indian Mujahideen, reveals that investigators have announced a bounty of Rs 15 lakh on any informationon him, Vicky Nanjappa reports

'America spying should not surprise India at all'

'America spying should not surprise India at all'

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2013

'The Lashkar-e-Tayiba has always been sensitive about how it is perceived internationally,' says Stephen Tankel, discussing PRISM, the Lashkar's presence in Myanmar and Mohammad Saeed's recent dare with Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa.

Men's rights activists hope Lok Sabha won't okay 'husband killer law'

Men's rights activists hope Lok Sabha won't okay 'husband killer law'

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2013

The Marriage Laws (Amendment) Bill, dubbed as a husband killer law by men's rights activists, was approved by the Rajya Sabha on Monday. Men's rights groups who have been staging nationwide protests and holding debates on the issue say they will continue to meet with lawmakers to persuade them not to pass the bill in the Lok Sabha

No more excuses for Pak: India allows access to 26/11 witnesses

No more excuses for Pak: India allows access to 26/11 witnesses

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2013

A judicial team from Pakistan is scheduled to visit India on September 4 to continue Islamabad's probe into the 26/11 terror strike.

KCR's Delhi agenda: Thanksgiving, and backing Food Security Bill

KCR's Delhi agenda: Thanksgiving, and backing Food Security Bill

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2013

Telangana Rashtriya Samithi chief K Chandrasekara Rao is on his way to Delhi, where he will reportedly meet the Congress top brass and urge them to pass a bill approving the creation of Telangana as soon as possible.

Congress upbeat after thumping victory in K'taka by-polls

Congress upbeat after thumping victory in K'taka by-polls

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2013

The thumping victory for the Congress in the by-elections in Karnataka has renewed their hope of winning 25 seats in the forthcoming parliamentary elections.

When terror bosses turn into accountants, motivational speakers!

When terror bosses turn into accountants, motivational speakers!

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2013

The daily grind of running a major terror outfit not only involves planning major strikes, but also poring over account books and calculating assets and liabilities.

Things set to deteriorate in divided Andhra Pradesh

Things set to deteriorate in divided Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2013

The state of Andhra Pradesh is already going through a messy phase and things are all set to deteriorate in the coming days.

Rs 5,000: Tunda's monthly salary for bomb-making

Rs 5,000: Tunda's monthly salary for bomb-making

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2013

Abdul Karim Tunda, the Lashkar-e-Tayiba's bomb-maker, has revealed the terrorist organisation's salary structure and generous perks. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Stop speculating on submarine tragedy, say ex-naval officers

Stop speculating on submarine tragedy, say ex-naval officers

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2013

Theories of sabotage may be tempting to lap up but let's wait for the Board of Inquiry to submit its report on INS Sindhurakshak, say officers like Vice Admiral (retd) K N Sushil. Vicky Nanjappa reports

NGO questions EC's decision to buy old model EVMs

NGO questions EC's decision to buy old model EVMs

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2013

Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa speaks to Satya Dosapati, an official of Save Indian Democracy, the organisation which exposed the fraud, who says that the EC's decision is alarming.

Legal aid in terror cases is shortcut populism: Rights group

Legal aid in terror cases is shortcut populism: Rights group

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2013

Repealing the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act and passing an anti-torture bill consonant with the Convention against Torture would have a more durable impact on malicious prosecutions than providing 'legal aid' or setting up special courts, according to rights groups, says Vicky Nanjappa

Why Hamid Gul is a dangerous loose cannon

Why Hamid Gul is a dangerous loose cannon

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2013

Former Pakistani Inter Services Intelligence boss Hamid Gul was brought under the radar on Monday by the Delhi police after arrested Lashkar-e-Tayiba 'bomb expert' Abdul Karim Tunda revealed that he was in touch with him.

YSR Cong, TDP draw battle lines over formation of Telangana

YSR Cong, TDP draw battle lines over formation of Telangana

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2013

The ongoing battle in Seema-Andhra is clearly between the Telegu Desam Party and the YSR Congress. Both parties are doing their best to seize the advantage and the misery of the Congress which is now being accused of splitting the state. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Babbar Khalsa waiting to strike terror in Punjab?

Babbar Khalsa waiting to strike terror in Punjab?

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2013

Arrested Lashkar-e-Tayiba bomb-maker Syed Abdul Karim Tunda has told his interrogators that banned Sikh separatist outfit Babbar Khalsa International has deep ties with Pakistan's Inter-Service Intelligence, and is waiting for an opportunity to strike in Punjab. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Exposed: Tunda's Dawood Connection

Exposed: Tunda's Dawood Connection

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2013

Clifton, Block No 4, opposite Cafe Flow, Karachi. 6/A, Khyaban Tanzeem, Phase V, Defence Housing Area, Karachi. House 29, Street 22, P-6/2, Margalla Road, Islamabad. These are the three addresses Indian intelligence agencies have for Dawood Ibrahim, India's most wanted gangster.

Delhi Police's massive catch: LeT's 'bomb expert' arrested

Delhi Police's massive catch: LeT's 'bomb expert' arrested

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2013

The Delhi Police have finally managed to get their man -- Abdul Karim Tunda, the answer to several questions regarding the Lashkar-e-Tayiba network in India.