Krishnakumar P And Vicky Nanjappa In New Delhi

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Patna blasts: NIA to probe political conspiracy, link to Bodh Gaya

Patna blasts: NIA to probe political conspiracy, link to Bodh Gaya

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2013

The National Investigation Agency has its task cut out as it commences its probe into the Patna serial blasts, which killed five people on Sunday. An officer with the agency told rediff.com that the attack appears to be similar to

Rahul should ask the IB to provide proof of claim: Muslim body

Rahul should ask the IB to provide proof of claim: Muslim body

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2013

The All India Muslim Majlis-e Mushawarat, the umbrella body of Muslim organisations in the country, on Friday took serious note of Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi's claim that an intelligence officer had told him that 'people from Pakistan were talking to the relatives of Muslims killed in the August 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots.

How Rahul Gandhi got the IB alert on Muzaffarnagar WRONG

How Rahul Gandhi got the IB alert on Muzaffarnagar WRONG

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2013

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi claimed in a rally in Indore that Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence was trying to recruit disgruntled riot-affected youngsters to carry out its nefarious plans. Vicky Nanjappa finds out the truth behind his statement

Singh, Sharif in office, but not in power: Expert

Singh, Sharif in office, but not in power: Expert

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2013

Amid violations along the Line of Control, experts believe the two prime ministers in question (India and Pakistan) are in office but have no power.

GLARING discrepancies have weakened B'lore BJP office blast case

GLARING discrepancies have weakened B'lore BJP office blast case

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2013

The Bangalore police have got its case right regarding the prime accused in the Bangalore BJP office blast case. However, there are several glaring discrepancies in the investigation that have the potential to derail the case in a court of law, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Bangalore airport files case against Kingfisher airlines

Bangalore airport files case against Kingfisher airlines

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2013

Case is related to payment of user development and passenger service fee.

Singer Manna Dey cremated, only 70 mourners turn up

Singer Manna Dey cremated, only 70 mourners turn up

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2013

The turn out was extremely poor, with many stars choosing to pay their tributes on the social media instead.

'How are you Mahatma Gandhi?'

'How are you Mahatma Gandhi?'

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2013

If you want to write a letter to Mahatma Gandhi, then here is your chance. At the Metro Boulevard on Mahatma Gandhi road, Bengaluru, one will now see a post box in which anyone could drop in a letter to Gandhiji.

Why Kayani's exit may halt Pak ceasefire violations

Why Kayani's exit may halt Pak ceasefire violations

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2013

Violations from the Pakistani side along the Line of Control have become a common recurrence, and according to sources in the Intelligence Bureau, some peace can be expected only after Pakistan Army Chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani retires next month.

Legendary singer Manna Dey is dead, cremation at 12.30 pm in Bengaluru

Legendary singer Manna Dey is dead, cremation at 12.30 pm in Bengaluru

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2013

Legendary singer Manna Dey who was suffering from a lung infection passed away in Bengaluru on Thursday morning at 3:33 am. He was 94. He was being treated from respiratory and renal problems.

Islamic university at Tirupati aimed at disrupting peace: BJP

Islamic university at Tirupati aimed at disrupting peace: BJP

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh say they will ensure that the university does not come up at the temple town. Vicky Nanjappa reports

With LoC violations came in fake currency worth Rs 27 cr!

With LoC violations came in fake currency worth Rs 27 cr!

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2013

It is a virtual war that has been launched along the Line of Control by Pakistan -- and to add to the misery of constant ceasefire violations is the pumping in of fake currency which in the past six months has been valued at Rs 27 crore.

Was US ship detained in Tamil Nadu smuggling arms to India?

Was US ship detained in Tamil Nadu smuggling arms to India?

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2013

The close proximity of Arab billionaire who owns MV Seaman Guard Ohio to the Pentagon raises a number of questions about its presence in Indian waters. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Alarm over Islamic university on temple land in Tirupati

Alarm over Islamic university on temple land in Tirupati

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2013

A proposed Islamic University is threatening to disturb the peace and tranquility in the temple town of Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh, says Vicky Nanjappa

Beware! IM's new boss Mirza Shahnawaz Baig all ready to strike

Beware! IM's new boss Mirza Shahnawaz Baig all ready to strike

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2013

After the arrest of Yasin Bhatkal, Mirza Shahnawaz Baig has been strengthening the Azamgarh module to plan Indian Mujahideen's next move. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Can't tie NIA's hands unduly, HC tells Malegaon accused

Can't tie NIA's hands unduly, HC tells Malegaon accused

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2013

In a judgment that seeks to define the role of the National Investigation Agency, the Bombay high court has ruled that as a matter of general rule the agency cannot be prohibited from carrying out fresh investigations or re-investigations in specific cases.

190 LoC violations this year: What is Pakistan plotting?

190 LoC violations this year: What is Pakistan plotting?

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2013

Since January, at least 190 cases of ceasefire violations by the Pakistan Army have been reported from the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.

'Sanskrit must be janbhasha; it's not a language of Brahmins alone'

'Sanskrit must be janbhasha; it's not a language of Brahmins alone'

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2013

New Delhi-based Samskrita Bharati has decided to take upon itself the task of cleaning up Indian languages and introducing Sanskrit as the mainstream language. Dinesh Kamath, the organisation's all-Bharat organising secretary, speaks to Vicky Nanjappa about the cause.

Advani plays spoilsport again, warns against Yeddy's return

Advani plays spoilsport again, warns against Yeddy's return

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2013

The Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party has unanimously agreed to welcome back former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa -- who had walked out of the party after he was asked to resign from the top post -- to improve its prospects in the state in the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls.