Vicky Nanjappa &Amp; Agencies

Stories by Vicky Nanjappa &Amp; Agencies

Kejriwal to hold fundraising dinner; at Rs 20,000 per head

Kejriwal to hold fundraising dinner; at Rs 20,000 per head

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2014

he Aam Aadmi Party will host a fundraising dinner in Bengaluru on March 15 during AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal's two-day visit to the city.

LS polls: BJP to field Yeddyurappa from Shimoga

LS polls: BJP to field Yeddyurappa from Shimoga

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday released its second list of candidates for the Lok Sabha polls. The Election Commission has cleared 52 candidates of which 20 are from Karnataka.

Nandan Nilekani using Aadhar scheme to campaign for polls: BJP

Nandan Nilekani using Aadhar scheme to campaign for polls: BJP

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2014

The Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday petitioned electoral authorities against Unique Identification Authority of India Chairman Nandan Nilekani, tipped to be the Congress's candidate from Bangalore in Lok Sabha polls, taking exception to his name and picture figuring with Aadhar Card advertisements when the Model Code of Conduct is in force.

Hacker alert! Careless DRDO officials lose crucial info

Hacker alert! Careless DRDO officials lose crucial info

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2014

Some officials, despite repeated warnings, continue to browse the Internet and visit social networking sites from the very same computer in which classified information is stored, says Vicky Nanjappa

First list: Which party tops in candidates with criminal records?

First list: Which party tops in candidates with criminal records?

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2014

The Shiv Sena is leading currently in terms of criminal candidates. Out of the 14 declared by them in the first list 12 have a criminal background, as per the Association for Democratic Reforms.

Chiranjeevi's brother Pawan Kalyan to launch political party

Chiranjeevi's brother Pawan Kalyan to launch political party

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2014

It is raining political parties in Andhra Pradesh!

Why K'taka BJP wants Sriramulu back in their fold

Why K'taka BJP wants Sriramulu back in their fold

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2014

While B Sriramulu, once considered a trusted lieutenant of the mining barons from Bellary, the Reddy brothers, announced re-joining the BJP recently, senior party leader Sushma Swaraj seems vehemently opposed to it, putting the party in a spot of bother. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Will ED's Rs 863 crore seizure help Jagan in some way?

Will ED's Rs 863 crore seizure help Jagan in some way?

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2014

As Jagan's property attachment came on the day the poll dates were announced, the YSR chief and his supporters refuse to buy the Enforcement Directorate's claim that it was a mere coincidence. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Will Gulaab Gang release tomorrow? Delhi HC to hear producers's plea

Will Gulaab Gang release tomorrow? Delhi HC to hear producers's plea

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2014

A day after the Delhi high court stayed the release of Gulaab Gang, the film's producers have moved to a larger bench against the order.

Kiran Kumar Reddy eyes Seema-Andhra, to form new party

Kiran Kumar Reddy eyes Seema-Andhra, to form new party

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2014

Days after he resigned as the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, Kiran Kumar Reddy is all set to announce the formation of his new party at a press conference in Hyderabad on Thursday at 4 pm.

Fight for Telangana: Congress, BJP on the lookout for allies

Fight for Telangana: Congress, BJP on the lookout for allies

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2014

The Congress which was snubbed by the Telangana Rashtra Samithi has decided to rope in members of the Telangana Joint Action Committee to fight the elections on their ticket.

Andhra Pradesh to have polls as undivided unit

Andhra Pradesh to have polls as undivided unit

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2014

Elections will be held in a united Andhra Pradesh, but on June 2, two separate governments will be formed at Telangana and Seema-Andhra. Vicky Nanjappa reports

K'taka Cong to adopt US model, hold internal election to choose candidate

K'taka Cong to adopt US model, hold internal election to choose candidate

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2014

There is a lot riding for both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress in Karnataka and both these parties should have their final list of candidates out by March 9. The BJP has almost finalised its list and party sources claim that it would not have taken this much time, but there was a great deal of confusion where the Bangalore North, Chickmagalur and Mysore seats were concerned. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Pizza delivery guy at the Oscars receives $1000 tip!

Pizza delivery guy at the Oscars receives $1000 tip!

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2014

The Pizza Delivery guy who didn't know he was headed to the Oscars!

'The TRS has no option but to merge with Congress'

'The TRS has no option but to merge with Congress'

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2014

Was a clash with Telagana Rashtra Samithi leader K Chandrashekhara Rao over the Medak Lok Sabha constituency the reason for Vijayashanthi leaving the TRS and joining the Congress? The actress-MP speaks to Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa.

Why BJP is sceptical of an alliance with TDP in Seema-Andhra

Why BJP is sceptical of an alliance with TDP in Seema-Andhra

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party feels it has more to lose if it gets into an alliance with the Telugu Desam Party in Seema-Andhra. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Is a merger between TRS and Congress likely?

Is a merger between TRS and Congress likely?

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2014

A crucial meeting of the Telangana Rastra Samithi to decide the political future of Telangana will be held on Tuesday at Hyderabad. Sources say that the popular mood in the party is that they should not merge with the Congress. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

After a new state, Telangana now wants Rahul Gandhi

After a new state, Telangana now wants Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2014

The Telangana unit of the Congress has requested Member of Parliament Ponnam Prabhakar to vacate his Karimnagar seat and make way for party vice president Rahul Gandhi.

KCR wants Telangana CM's post but Cong plays hardball

KCR wants Telangana CM's post but Cong plays hardball

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2014

Notwithstanding advice that he might turn into a 'non-entity', the TRS president has conveyed to the Congress leadership that he must be made the chief minister of Telangana if the Congress is looking for a merger between the two parties.

313 terrorists ready to strike India, 3000 more waiting

313 terrorists ready to strike India, 3000 more waiting

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2014

As many as 313 fidayeens, out and about in Pakistan, plan to strike in India during the Lok Sabha elections.