Mohammed Siddique And Vicky Nanjappa In Hyderabad

Stories by Mohammed Siddique And Vicky Nanjappa In Hyderabad

Set to be NSA, Ajit Doval has his work cut out

Set to be NSA, Ajit Doval has his work cut out

Rediff.com   27 May 2014

Ajit Doval, former director of the Intelligence Bureau and the likely NSA, has an enviable record for courage under fire, reports Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com

13 ministers in Modi's cabinet are tainted

13 ministers in Modi's cabinet are tainted

Rediff.com   27 May 2014

A day after India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Cabinet of 45 ministers, the analysis has begun. Of the 44 ministers examined, a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms reveals that 13 of Modi's men have criminal charges registered against them.

Did ISI back Lashkar's plan to attack Indian consulate in Herat?

Did ISI back Lashkar's plan to attack Indian consulate in Herat?

Rediff.com   27 May 2014

Rogue elements in Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence worry about India's interference in Afghanistan after the West pullout. The attack was an attempt to send a strong message to New Delhi to keep away, sources in the Intelligence Bureau point out.

Where will Naidu take oath as Seemandhra CM?

Where will Naidu take oath as Seemandhra CM?

Rediff.com   27 May 2014

The Telugu Desam Party has confirmed that its chief Chandrababu Naidu will be sworn in as the chief minister of Seemandhra on June 8. The swearing-in will take place six days after Telangana Rashtra Samithi supremo K Chandrasekhar Rao is sworn in as the chief minister of Telangana.

Rajnath Singh will have his hands full as home minister

Rajnath Singh will have his hands full as home minister

Rediff.com   27 May 2014

Vicky Nanjappa on the challenges that the new Home minister faces

Not a single Telangana MP in Team Modi

Not a single Telangana MP in Team Modi

Rediff.com   26 May 2014

Telangana will have to wait a while before it finds a representation in the Narendra Modi cabinet.

10,000 security men, snipers and drones to keep an eye on swearing-in

10,000 security men, snipers and drones to keep an eye on swearing-in

Rediff.com   26 May 2014

With the Intelligence Bureau and the Delhi police picking up a lot of chatter indicating that terror groups may try to disrupt the event, the security cover for the swearing-in for Prime Minister designate Narendra Modi is the highest the nation has ever seen. Vicky Nanjappa reports

'Modi's invitation to SAARC leaders was a masterstroke'

'Modi's invitation to SAARC leaders was a masterstroke'

Rediff.com   26 May 2014

Narendra Modi has sent across a very strong message to the states that they may have their concerns but not the last word on foreign policy, former chief of the Research and Analysis Wing C D Sahay, tells Vicky Nanjappa.

KCR-Naidu's personal fights leave govt staff wary

KCR-Naidu's personal fights leave govt staff wary

Rediff.com   26 May 2014

Naidu is acting behind the scenes to ensure a provocation from the TRS. The TRS, on the other hand, wants to give Naidu a bad name by provoking people and then making it look as though he could not protect the rights of his own people.

AAP used to be a courageous party, has lost focus: Captain Gopinath

AAP used to be a courageous party, has lost focus: Captain Gopinath

Rediff.com   24 May 2014

The resignation of Captain Gopinath on Saturday came as a severe blow to the Aam Aadmi Party. "The party has lost its focus and I did not feel the need to continue," said the Air Deccan founder, who had joined the party in January this year.

'Connecting Indian consulate attack with Sharif's visit is rubbish'

'Connecting Indian consulate attack with Sharif's visit is rubbish'

Rediff.com   24 May 2014

Much has been said about Friday's attack on the Indian consulate in Heart and the connection it has with the invitation sent out to Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. While a few believe that the two could be connected, officers who have worked in Afghanistan-Pakistan say the issues are completely different. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Digvijaya let Telangana slip out of Congress hand, leaders complain

Digvijaya let Telangana slip out of Congress hand, leaders complain

Rediff.com   24 May 2014

In a confidential report presented to the party high command, Congress leaders from Telanagana analyse the poll debacle. Vicky Nanjappa reports

India's last terror module shut down, but...

India's last terror module shut down, but...

Rediff.com   23 May 2014

Wednesday's arrest of four terror suspects including that of SIMI mastermind Haider Ali signals the end of the road for organised terror modules in India, claims the Intelligence Bureau. But what's worrying is thatthe Al Qaeda and Taliban are taking keen interest in the terror operations in India. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Coming soon: NIA, the Modi-fied version

Coming soon: NIA, the Modi-fied version

Rediff.com   23 May 2014

'The NIA should be the first to investigate a case of terror and not take over the reins of the state police. We are always re-investigating a case.' The National Investigation Agency is set for a major revamp, both in terms of power and performance.

LS elections: 165 re-elected MPs are multi-millionaires

LS elections: 165 re-elected MPs are multi-millionaires

Rediff.com   22 May 2014

The National Election Watch and Association for Democratic Reforms have analysed the affidavits of 165 MPs who were elected again in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

SIMI wants to attack Modi, reveals 'Black Beauty'

SIMI wants to attack Modi, reveals 'Black Beauty'

Rediff.com   22 May 2014

The Patna attack was just the beginning, the alleged SIMI terrorist told NIA agents. His organisation has resolved to attack Narendra Modi wherever possible.

Chandrababu Naidu welcome to stay in Hyderabad: KTR

Chandrababu Naidu welcome to stay in Hyderabad: KTR

Rediff.com   21 May 2014

In this interview with Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com, KTR speaks about the plans while adding that the state government is capable of managing law and order in Hyderabad and there is no need for Central interference.

SIMI top man among 4 suspects held for blasts at Modi's Patna rally

SIMI top man among 4 suspects held for blasts at Modi's Patna rally

Rediff.com   21 May 2014

After a massive manhunt, the National Investigation Agency on Wednesday nabbed the elusive Students Islamic Movement of India operative Haider, who allegedly played a key role in the Patna blasts targeting Prime Minister elect Narendra Modi's rally last October.

Did outgoing PM's team hijack over a million Twitter followers?

Did outgoing PM's team hijack over a million Twitter followers?

Rediff.com   21 May 2014

Pawan Duggal, an expert on cyber law, speaks to Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa about the legal ramifications of renaming the PMO's verified Twitter handle.

Telangana won, TRS now shifts focus to municipal elections

Telangana won, TRS now shifts focus to municipal elections

Rediff.com   20 May 2014

The Telangana Rashtra Samithi will join hands with the Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen to fight the corporation elections together. Vicky Nanjappa reports