Vicky Nanjappa And M I Khan

Stories by Vicky Nanjappa And M I Khan

ISIS militants warn families against contacting nurses

ISIS militants warn families against contacting nurses

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2014

Anxious families of the nurses under captivity are scared to phone their daughters after being threatened. Vicky Nanjappa reports

World's best bomb maker is looking to strike back

World's best bomb maker is looking to strike back

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2014

'Underwear bomb' creator Ibrahim Hassan al-Asiri, perhaps the best bomb maker in the world, has been the most high-profile recruit of the Islamic State. And the ability of his bombs to go unchecked through the most stringent security setups has left the US and UK very worried. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Was arrested IM operative Zahid Hussain trying to regroup forces?

Was arrested IM operative Zahid Hussain trying to regroup forces?

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2014

Zahid Hussain has been instrumental for the Indian Mujahideen for making a come back after being beaten down by security agencies. Vicky Nanjappa reports

'JuD used charity money to fund Mumbai 26/11 attacks'

'JuD used charity money to fund Mumbai 26/11 attacks'

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2014

The Jamaat-ud-Dawa not only collected funds for charity and diverted it to the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, but also helped the outfit legitimise money collected through extortion, counterfeiting, smuggling and animal skin trade. Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com reports

'Tougher laws needed to fight growing menace of terrorism'

'Tougher laws needed to fight growing menace of terrorism'

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2014

KG Balakrishnan, former Chief Justice of India and Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, in an interview with Vicky Nanjappa emphasizes the need of stringent laws to tackle terrorism and explains why diplomacy with other countries is a must to fight this growing menace.

Why Shia Hazaras are fleeing Pakistan

Why Shia Hazaras are fleeing Pakistan

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2014

Civilian and military security forces deployed in Balochistan have done little to investigate attacks on Hazara or take steps to prevent the next attack, says a Human Rights Watch report.

How Dawood legally carries out illegal activities

How Dawood legally carries out illegal activities

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2014

The Intelligence Bureau has alerted Centre about Dawood Ibrahim-led D Company's 'legal' foray into the ship breaking industry which the latter used as a disguise to carry out not just arms and narcotics smuggling but also to sneak in terrorists from across the border. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

US ban on Jamaat-ud-Dawa is a huge blow to Pakistan

US ban on Jamaat-ud-Dawa is a huge blow to Pakistan

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2014

The recent sanctions imposed by the US on Lashkar front organisation Jamaat-ud-Dawa completely expose Pakistan that has consistently maintained that JuD is a charity organisation. The ban will also limit the donations to JuD, a major chunk of which is pumped into terror funds. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

IB redflags entry of Wahhabi preachers into India

IB redflags entry of Wahhabi preachers into India

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2014

An IB report says some 25,000 preachers of the extreme Wahhabi form of Islam came to India last year as visitors, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

In 2013, political parties received Rs 11.14 crore from anonymous donors

In 2013, political parties received Rs 11.14 crore from anonymous donors

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2014

As per the law, political parties are to declare a list of their political donors. However, as per the latest report, political parties continue to enjoy donations without providing their names or addresses, reports Vicky Nanjappa

Does govt rely heavily on IB report for appointments?

Does govt rely heavily on IB report for appointments?

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2014

The National Democratic Alliance government relies very heavily on information put out by the Intelligence Bureau, which led to the controversy over the appointment of senior advocate Gopal Subramaniam and Raghu Raman, former CEO of NATGRID.

Bihar officials rule out sabotage in Rajdhani Express derailment

Bihar officials rule out sabotage in Rajdhani Express derailment

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2014

Following the Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express derailment, the Bihar government has ordered an inquiry into the incident.

What does ISIS want from the Indian hostages?

What does ISIS want from the Indian hostages?

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2014

The Al Qaeda-inspired Islamic State of Iraq and Syria has not demanded ransom nor has it shown any inclination to negotiate. Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com reports

Patna police officer gets death in fake encounter of 3 students

Patna police officer gets death in fake encounter of 3 students

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2014

A policeman has been sentenced to death and seven others have been awarded life imprisonment after they were found guilty in a fake encounter involving three students by a Central Bureau of Investigation court in Patna.

Why was the British academic denied entry into India?

Why was the British academic denied entry into India?

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2014

On June 8, an academic from Britain was turned away at the Hyderabad airport by the Indian immigration authorities. She was told that she would not be denied entry into India, and if she wished to do so, she could re-apply in 2016.

Patna serial blasts suspect released on bail

Patna serial blasts suspect released on bail

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2014

Tabish Niyaz alias Arshad Ansari, a suspect in the Patna serial blasts case of last year, was granted bail and released from Beur jail on Monday, after the National Investigation Agency failed to file a charge sheet within the stipulated 180 days.

Bihar headmasters use Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan funds to build their homes

Bihar headmasters use Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan funds to build their homes

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2014

The top brass of the Bihar education department came under shock when it was found that funds granted under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan -- a government of India programme which aims to provide free and compulsory education to all children of ages 6 to 14 years -- was used by 54 headmasters of government-run primary and middle schools to build their own homes instead of constructing new classrooms and schools, officials in Patna said on Monday.

How duped Indian labourers end up in Iraq

How duped Indian labourers end up in Iraq

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2014

The kidnapping of 40 Indian workers from Mosul town of strife-torn Iraq should be a lesson to those who rely on fraudulent agents to find them jobs in the Gulf countries, says Vicky Nanjappa

Nitish Kumar's men fend off competition, win in RS by-polls

Nitish Kumar's men fend off competition, win in RS by-polls

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2014

Despite facing stiff opposition, two candidates from the ruling party in Bihar, the Janata Dal-United, have won the Rajya Sabha by-polls with the support of the Rashtriya Janata Dal party.

Patna bomb blast accused gets bail

Patna bomb blast accused gets bail

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2014

A designated special court in Patna on Thursday granted bail to a Patna bomb blast accused Tabish Nyaz who was arrested by the National Investigation Agency from Ranchi in November last year.