Vicky Nanjappa And M I Khan

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Patna blasts: BJP observes Anti-Terrorism Day on 1st anniversary

Patna blasts: BJP observes Anti-Terrorism Day on 1st anniversary

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday will hold silent protests across Bihar to mark the first anniversary of the Patna blasts during Narendra Modi's 'Hunkar' rally last year.

Bihar madrasa bans admission of girls, says co-education against Islam

Bihar madrasa bans admission of girls, says co-education against Islam

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2014

Authorities of a government-affiliated madrasa in Bihar have banned admission of girls and restricted entry of its girl students in premises on the ground that co-education is against Islam, officials on Tuesday said.

Bihar: Main accused in gang-rape of 5 Mahadalit women arrested

Bihar: Main accused in gang-rape of 5 Mahadalit women arrested

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2014

After much pressure from Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, the police have arrested Neel Nidhi Singh, main accused of the gang-rape of 5 Mahadalit women, all rag-pickers, in a village in Bihar's Bhojpur district.

Take Rs 2 lakh and abort: Bihar panchayat tells rape victim

Take Rs 2 lakh and abort: Bihar panchayat tells rape victim

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2014

A panchayat in Bihar has ordered a minor rape victim to take Rs 2 lakh and undergo abortion to settle the issue, the police on Wednesday said.

Bihar doctors demand action against RJD MP Pappu Yadav

Bihar doctors demand action against RJD MP Pappu Yadav

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2014

The Indian Medical Association has condemned Rashtriya Janata Dal MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav's drive against doctors accusing them of charging "exorbitant" fees.

MP Adityanath's 'love-jihad' campaign divided Bihar BJP

MP Adityanath's 'love-jihad' campaign divided Bihar BJP

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party in Bihar is divided over the party's controversial MP Yogi Adityanath's stand on 'Love-Jihad'.

Nalanda University is reborn with 12 students

Nalanda University is reborn with 12 students

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2014

The ancient Nalanda University re-started its academic session on Monday in a low-key manner at its newly-established campus at Rajgir.

Martyr's father seeks strong response to Pakistan's excesses on LoC

Martyr's father seeks strong response to Pakistan's excesses on LoC

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2014

A day after his son's last rites were performed at his native village in Maner, 24 km west of Bihar capital Patna, Jiyanand Rai demanded that the Narendra Modi government avenge Pakistan Army's excesses along the Line of Control.

Friends with benefits: Lalu-Nitish win Bihar by-polls

Friends with benefits: Lalu-Nitish win Bihar by-polls

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2014

In Bihar, Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad have come a long way from being bitter rivals for over two decades to friends with benefits. Their grand alliance along with the Congress, has won them six of the 10 assembly seats in the by-elections on Monday.

'Nitish has no guts; he and Lalu will take Bihar to Jungle Raj 2'

'Nitish has no guts; he and Lalu will take Bihar to Jungle Raj 2'

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2014

Rajiv Ranjan, the Janata Dal-United legislator from Islampur assembly seat in Nalanda district, speaks to rediff.com's M I Khan about the circumstances that led to his suspension.

'If the Taliban needed men, we wanted to be available'

'If the Taliban needed men, we wanted to be available'

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2014

Safdar Nagori, SIMI's notorious face, told investigators how he trained his terrorists on the lines of the Taliban.

26/11 case: Did India take easy way out fearing legal intricacies?

26/11 case: Did India take easy way out fearing legal intricacies?

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2014

Former Home Minister P Chidambaram said the government of India would not file formal charges against Pakistani-American terrorist David Headley until Ajmal Kasab's trial was over. Vicky Nanjappa reports

BJP demands arrest of Bihar chief minister's son

BJP demands arrest of Bihar chief minister's son

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party has demanded the arrest of Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi's son Perween Manjhi for alleged sexual exploiting a woman police official at a plush hotel in Bodh Gaya town.

Coming Soon: India's first anti-terror academy

Coming Soon: India's first anti-terror academy

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2014

A first-of-its-kind anti-terror academy will come up in New Delhi to keep detectives ahead of the terrorists.

I-Day threats: Israelis, stations, trains on hit-list

I-Day threats: Israelis, stations, trains on hit-list

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2014

Terror groups are keeping security agencies on their toes in the run-up to Independence Day.

Will the Modi sarkar bring hope for Colonel Purohit?

Will the Modi sarkar bring hope for Colonel Purohit?

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2014

All through the trial in the military court Colonel Purohit stated that every action of his was known to his superiors who had assigned him to undertake undercover operations.

Lalu, Nitish to campaign together after 23 years

Lalu, Nitish to campaign together after 23 years

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2014

It's official now. After a gap of 23 years, Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and senior Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar will share dais and jointly address public meetings on Monday for by polls in Bihar's Hajipur and Mohiuddinnagar assembly constituencies.

Why ISIS may attract more Indians

Why ISIS may attract more Indians

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2014

India has a sizeable population of Sunni Muslims, and the Intelligence Bureau fears more young men will be drawn to the ISIS.

TN police arrest 4 Al Ummah men for Hindu Munnani leader's murder

TN police arrest 4 Al Ummah men for Hindu Munnani leader's murder

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2014

Tamil Nadu police have nabbed four men from the terror outfit for the murder of Hindu Munnani leader Suresh Kumar. Their confessions disclose their deadly agenda, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Why 'Indian Mujahideen' dropped the word 'Indian'

Why 'Indian Mujahideen' dropped the word 'Indian'

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2014

The Indian Mujhadeen wants to shed the Indian tag and focus more on the global issues -- something that has caused a rift between the terror outfit and the Pakistani ISI. Vicky Nanjappa reports.