Vicky Nanjappa And M I Khan

Stories by Vicky Nanjappa And M I Khan

How does Chandrababu Naidu fare against Jaganmohan Reddy?

How does Chandrababu Naidu fare against Jaganmohan Reddy?

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2014

TDP's Chandrababu Naidu and YSR Congress chief Jaganmohan Reddy battle it out for power from Kuppam and Pulivendula respectively. Vicky Nanjappa compares the two areas to see how both of them fare.

Modi barely escaped SIMI-IM attack in Patna

Modi barely escaped SIMI-IM attack in Patna

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2014

Flawed execution by SIMI operatives resulted in many bombs, including the one under Narendra Modi's stage during his Hunkar rally in Patna in October 2013, not going off

Fearing arrest, Giriraj Singh files bail petition

Fearing arrest, Giriraj Singh files bail petition

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2014

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Giriraj Singh on Thursday filed a bail petition in the Patna high court after a joint team of Bihar and Jharkhand police raided his house to arrest him for his alleged hate statements but could not find him.

In Andhra, candidates using theatrics and food to curry favour

In Andhra, candidates using theatrics and food to curry favour

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2014

Politicos are making sure they are leaving no stone unturned to ensure that their party wins in the area. Vicky Nanjappa reports on these unconventional and sometimes, amusing methods being used

'Extra marital affairs being converted into rape cases'

'Extra marital affairs being converted into rape cases'

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2014

A Delhi court has taken strong exception to a large number of extra marital affairs being converted into rape cases. A court in Delhi has acquitted a man accused of raping a married woman on the false promise of marriage.

Sharad Yadav visits 'bahubali's' mother to seek her blessings

Sharad Yadav visits 'bahubali's' mother to seek her blessings

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2014

Janata Dal-United president Sharad Yadav on Wednesday visited the native village of jailed criminal-turned-politician Anand Mohan Singh, a former MP serving life sentence in a murder case, to seek blessings of his mother for the Lok Sabha polls.

BJP's Giriraj Singh resurfaces, says he will surrender on Thursday

BJP's Giriraj Singh resurfaces, says he will surrender on Thursday

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Giriraj Singh has gone underground after a court in Jharkhand issued a warrant against him for his inflammatory speech that people who do not vote for Narendra Modi will have to find a place in Pakistan.

'Under the BJP India will not become regressive'

'Under the BJP India will not become regressive'

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2014

If people respect our culture and interests, why should anyone become more regressive? Education will not be saffronised. Just the correct picture will be portrayed and facts not distorted.' Dr Dinanath Batra, who successfully litigated to have Penguin withdraw copies of Wendy Doniger's book on Hinduism, tells Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa what India will be like if the BJP under Narendra Modi forms the next government.

Rift with Naidu could prove costly for NTR's daughter

Rift with Naidu could prove costly for NTR's daughter

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2014

TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu's sister-in-law Purandeswari maybe fighting a losing battle in Rajampet, says Vicky Nanjappa

BJP leaders fear fallout from Naidu-Pawan Kalyan cold vibes

BJP leaders fear fallout from Naidu-Pawan Kalyan cold vibes

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2014

The two shared cold vibes and failed to talk to each other at the Hyderabad rally along with Narendra Modi. Vicky Nanjappa reports how their lack of camaraderie could be their doom in Seemandhra.

Lok Sabha polls 7th phase: 341 crorepatis in fray

Lok Sabha polls 7th phase: 341 crorepatis in fray

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2014

The ADR report states that 222 out of the total 1295 candidates in the fray in the 7th phase of polls have criminal records. There are also 341 crorepati candidates in the list.

This election is not about math but chemistry: Modi

This election is not about math but chemistry: Modi

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2014

Telugu Desam Party chief Chandrababu Naidu, actor Pawan Kalyan and I will come together to get 111 seats in Andhra Pradesh, says Narendra Modi in Hyderabad. Vicky Nanjappa report

In Telangana, Modi proves he's a Pawan Kalyan fan

In Telangana, Modi proves he's a Pawan Kalyan fan

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi was in all praises for Telugu superstar turned politician Pawan Kalyan. Sharing the stage with him at a rally in Nizamabad, Modi said, "As long as there are people like Pawan, the Telugu spirit will never die."

BJP hopes division of Muslim votes will help in Bihar's Seemanchal

BJP hopes division of Muslim votes will help in Bihar's Seemanchal

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2014

Critics say that there's no 'Modi wave' in four Muslim-dominated parliamentary constituencies in Bihar's Seemanchal belt, but Bharatiya Janata Party leaders are hopeful to retain three out of the four seats here. In 2009 general elections, the BJP won in Purnea, Katihar and Araria but lost in Kishanganj.

Despite differences, BJP and TDP put up a united front

Despite differences, BJP and TDP put up a united front

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2014

It was a picture of unity at Mahboobnagar where Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and Telugu Desam Party Chandrababu Naidu shared the stage.

Is terror group SIMI regrouping for a new attack?

Is terror group SIMI regrouping for a new attack?

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2014

IB sources say the arrests of top Indian Mujahideen operatives and trouble brewing within the terror group has led to the re-emergence of SIMI, who is planning a fiery attack. Vicky Nanjappa reports on this new terror threat.

Will Chandrababu Naidu relent?

Will Chandrababu Naidu relent?

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2014

Even as Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate commences his Telangana campaign on Tuesday, there is still no concrete word from Chandrababu Naidu on whether he would withdraw the three TDP candidates he has pitched against his ally BJP.

EC orders FIR against BJP leader Giriraj Singh for objectionable remark

EC orders FIR against BJP leader Giriraj Singh for objectionable remark

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2014

Bihar's ruling Janata Dal-United General Secretary K C Tayagi said on Monday that there is 'communalism' in Bharatiya Janata Party's DNA which is more dangerous than castiesm.

Chandrababu Naidu faces Modi's heat, asked to withdraw 3 candidates

Chandrababu Naidu faces Modi's heat, asked to withdraw 3 candidates

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2014

Miffed over the TDP's decision to field candidates from same constituencies as the BJP, the senior leadership has directed Naidu to pull them out or steer clear of the rally on Tuesday. Vicky Nanjappa reports

JD-U suspends 3 MLAs found campaigning for opponents

JD-U suspends 3 MLAs found campaigning for opponents

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2014

Bihar's ruling Janata Dal-United on Saturday night suspended 3 women MLAs including a former minister, for campaigning and seeking votes for Bharatiya Janata Party and Rashtriya Janata Dal candidates.