Vicky Nanjappa &Amp; Agencies

Stories by Vicky Nanjappa &Amp; Agencies

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

Congress works more, but can't market itself: Rahul

Congress works more, but can't market itself: Rahul

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2014

The Congress works more but is not good at marketing itself, unlike opposition parties, believes party vice-president Rahul Gandhi.

No help from Russia, ISRO to undertake moon mission no. 2 on its own

No help from Russia, ISRO to undertake moon mission no. 2 on its own

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2014

The teething issues concerning the launch of Chandrayaan 2 -- the second lunar mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation -- have been cleared.

What drives women to become terrorists

What drives women to become terrorists

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2014

Recruiting women works for the terror groups, as in most cases it is found that a woman draws less suspicion from security agencies. But the bigger advantage is that women terrorists have been found to get the job done nine out of 10 times, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Now, a temple for 'Mother Sonia', saviour of Telangana!

Now, a temple for 'Mother Sonia', saviour of Telangana!

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2014

Shankar Rai, a Congress leader from Telangana intends to install a nine-foot statue of party president Sonia Gandhi, depicting her as 'Telangana Talli' or Mother Telangana, at a spot near the Bangalore-Hyderabad highway registered in his daughter name.

Corporates contributed Rs 379 crore to political parties in 8 yrs

Corporates contributed Rs 379 crore to political parties in 8 yrs

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2014

The Association for Democratic Reforms has stated in its report that 87 percent of the contributions or donations made to political parties in the past eight years were from business houses. The corporate houses contributed Rs 378.89 crore, constituting 87 per cent of the total contribution from known sources of political parties.

Is Muzzafarnagar a breeding ground for terrorists? Not yet, says IB

Is Muzzafarnagar a breeding ground for terrorists? Not yet, says IB

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2014

Leaders of terror groups thrive on communal disturbances to foster anger and resentment against the majority community among brainwashed youth of the affected community, insiders in security agencies tell Vicky Nanjappa

Controversial evangelist Benny Hinn to face protests in Bangalore

Controversial evangelist Benny Hinn to face protests in Bangalore

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2014

BJP asks Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah not to grant permission for Benny Hinn's prayer meet, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

'Self-sufficient' Indian Mujahideen feels Pakistanis are brothers

'Self-sufficient' Indian Mujahideen feels Pakistanis are brothers

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2014

'We will continue to support Pakistan as we find no difference. They used to be Indians once upon a time, Yasin Bhatkal told his interrogators, even as Indian Mujahideen has largely transformed into a homegrown terror outfit with tacit support from across the border, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Delhi metro may be hit by fidayeen strikes, warns IB

Delhi metro may be hit by fidayeen strikes, warns IB

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2014

Delhi metro has been put on high alert following an Intelligence Bureau warning of possible terror strikes. The alert, which has been shared with the Delhi police, suggests that Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Jhangvi will carry out the strikes.

Talk of joining BJP a ridiculous rumour: Justice Hegde

Talk of joining BJP a ridiculous rumour: Justice Hegde

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2014

Putting an end to speculations on Saturday, Justice Hegde told rediff.com, "It is one of the most ridiculous rumours I have ever heard. On the one hand, I have been accused of being the one responsible for B S Yeddyurappa stepping down as chief minister because of my mining report. Now Yeddyurappa has rejoined the BJP and immediately the news floats that I too would be joining the same party. Does this not sound funny to you?

India Inc supports Narendra Modi to be on the safer side: Captain Gopinath

India Inc supports Narendra Modi to be on the safer side: Captain Gopinath

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2014

Many corporate figures, who are not full-fledged businessmen, have felt the need to make a change in the system. That's why they are joining the AAP, Captain Gopinath tells Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa

I will work for the BJP with all my heart: Yeddyurappa

I will work for the BJP with all my heart: Yeddyurappa

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2014

The mood of the Karnataka's Bharatiya Janata Party has been upbeat ever since its strongman B S Yeddyurappa declared his decision to come back to the party. He was the man who led the BJP to power in Karnataka, remained the chief minister for three years, stepped down on corruption charges, left the party and then formed his Karnataka Janata Paksha before returning to the BJP a year later.

Yeddy rejoins BJP; will lead party's LS poll campaign in K'taka

Yeddy rejoins BJP; will lead party's LS poll campaign in K'taka

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2014

Former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa officially rejoined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday evening. After a marathon meeting with members of the BJP at the Taj West End hotel Bangalore, the Lingayat strongman officially merged his Karnataka Janatha Party with the BJP.

'Telangana Bill will be passed at special Parl session on Jan 23'

'Telangana Bill will be passed at special Parl session on Jan 23'

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2014

Andhra leaders are readying for a stormy session over Telangana tomorrow. Vicky Nanjappa reports