Vicky Nanjappa &Amp; Agencies

Stories by Vicky Nanjappa &Amp; Agencies

26/11: Why ISI continues to shield Sajid Mir

26/11: Why ISI continues to shield Sajid Mir

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2013

Terror operative Abu Jundal's trial on December 9 is likely to open a new war of words, for his claims on another LeT operative Sajid Mir, who, Jundal has claimed that was a 'khaas aadmi' of the ISI. Vicky Nanjappa reports

India reacts to Pak media's claims on Kasab: What nonsense!

India reacts to Pak media's claims on Kasab: What nonsense!

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2013

Five years after his arrest during the 26/11 strike on Mumbai and over a year after he was hanged to death after a much-publicised trial, Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist Ajmal Kasab continues to inspire myriad conspiracy theories.

26/11: The diesel scam queen who helped the terrorists

26/11: The diesel scam queen who helped the terrorists

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2013

The oil mafia sheltered the 10 Pakistani terrorists in Machhimarnagar in Colaba and in fact a woman even showed Ajmal Kasab and his accomplice the way to Cama and Albless Hospital. The many theories floated before the Ram Pradhan committee, that looked into the attacks.

Bomb explosion near Kudankulam nuclear plant kills 6

Bomb explosion near Kudankulam nuclear plant kills 6

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2013

A bomb explosion at the Idinthakarai coastal village in Tirunelveli district in Tamil Nadu has killed six people, including three children, who were all aged below five. The blast site is close to Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant.

ATM attack: Man who bought victim's phone from attacker held

ATM attack: Man who bought victim's phone from attacker held

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2013

A man who purchased the mobile from the person who attacked a woman at an ATM in Bangalore on Tuesday has been picked up by the police for questioning.

Bengaluru: ATM victim paralysed on right side, attacker still on the loose

Bengaluru: ATM victim paralysed on right side, attacker still on the loose

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2013

The police are yet nab the man who brutally attacked a lady 12 hours ago in an unguarded ATM kiosk in Bengaluru. The assault was captured on CCTV camera.

Triple Threat: Dawood + ISI + Indian Mujahideen Vs Modi

Triple Threat: Dawood + ISI + Indian Mujahideen Vs Modi

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2013

The National Investigation Agency is busy taking apart each and every possible lead connected to the Patna serial blasts after the suspects held in connection with the terror strike revealed some shocking details to sleuths of the probe agency.

When Indira snooped on Maneka, Rajiv on the President

When Indira snooped on Maneka, Rajiv on the President

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2013

When it comes to spying, our netas are habitual offenders. Vicky Nanjappa digs up past records of prying politicians that date back to the 80s.

MP polls: Seven candidates have declared crimes against women

MP polls: Seven candidates have declared crimes against women

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2013

Madhya Pradesh will see 243 candidates with criminal background in the forthcoming elections. Out of the 1,045 candidates analysed by the Association for Democratic Reforms, 243 or 23 per cent of the candidates have a criminal record.

MP polls: 23 per cent of candidates have criminal record

MP polls: 23 per cent of candidates have criminal record

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2013

Madhya Pradesh will see 243 candidates with criminal background in the forthcoming elections. Out of the 1,045 candidates analysed by the Association for Democratic Reforms, 243 or 23 per cent of the candidates have a criminal record.

Narendra Modi is finally listening to the Congress!

Narendra Modi is finally listening to the Congress!

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2013

Narendra Modi's 'lackluster' speech in Bengaluru was a planned move, political analysts tell Vicky Nanjappa

UPA has taken the life out of India, says Modi in Bengaluru

UPA has taken the life out of India, says Modi in Bengaluru

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2013

Attacking the Congress and United Progressive Alliance on price rise at a massive BJP rally in Bengaluru, Narendra Modi tells the crowd that Congress is worried sick about the BJP's growing popularity. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

BJP organises Rs 20 crore NaMo rally in Bengaluru

BJP organises Rs 20 crore NaMo rally in Bengaluru

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2013

The BJP has arranged 12 special trains and around 5,000 vehicles to transport people to the Palace Grounds in Bengaluru to attend Narendra Modi's rally. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Mizoram polls: Many crorepatis, few criminals in the fray

Mizoram polls: Many crorepatis, few criminals in the fray

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2013

Of the 142 candidates contesting in the 2013 Mizoram assembly elections, only three candidates have registered criminal cases against them. Two of them are facing serious criminal charges.

Bangalore cops check Muslim tenants ahead of Modi rally

Bangalore cops check Muslim tenants ahead of Modi rally

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2013

Ahead of the mammoth Narendra Modi rally in Bangalore on Sunday, the city police have launched a controversial tenant verification drive of Muslims. This apparently is being done by the Bangalore police as they claim there is intelligence input suggesting that a few persons have already entered the city with an intention of disrupting the rally of Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate.

Police find it tough to break the hawala code

Police find it tough to break the hawala code

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2013

Nine out of ten terror cases that are reported have had a hawala transaction, reports Vicky Nanjappa

Why Bhansali's Ramleela got a new name

Why Bhansali's Ramleela got a new name

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2013

The Bombay HIgh Court refused to issue stay orders on the film's release.

Drones to guard Modi in Bangalore rally

Drones to guard Modi in Bangalore rally

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2013

When Gujarat chief minister and Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi takes the stage at Bangalore on November 17, he will be accorded security no less than that for a VVIP.

The sad case of cyber terror cells in India

The sad case of cyber terror cells in India

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2013

With a conviction rate of 0.5 per cent, the cyber crime cells in India paint a poor picture.

Patna blasts probe leads to hawala links with ISI

Patna blasts probe leads to hawala links with ISI

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2013

A female agent working for the Pakistani intelligence from Mangalore oversees hawala transactions that help pump money to terror outfits. Vicky Nanjappa reports