Vicky Nanjappa And M I Khan

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Is BJP scripting Ram Gopal Varma's next flop show?

Is BJP scripting Ram Gopal Varma's next flop show?

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2014

The filmmaker, to put it bluntly, has absolutely nothing going for him to justify his nomination as a BJP candidate from Hyderabad, feels Vicky Nanjappa

Why Naxals delight in blowing up mobile towers

Why Naxals delight in blowing up mobile towers

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2014

Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa explains why destroying mobile towers just before a political rally is a big headache for security agencies.

Will she avenge her father's defeat at Yeddyurappa's hands?

Will she avenge her father's defeat at Yeddyurappa's hands?

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2014

Her political rivals have taken strong objection to Geetha Shivrajkumar's relentless milking of her father-in-law's legacy, says Vicky Nanjappa

'Not Indian Mujahideen, Patna terror strike was carried out by...'

'Not Indian Mujahideen, Patna terror strike was carried out by...'

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2014

Investigating officials are taking Indian Mujahideen terrorist Tehsin Akhtar's claims with a healthy dose of salt, says Vicky Nanjappa

Crackdown on IM continues: 2 terrorists held in UP

Crackdown on IM continues: 2 terrorists held in UP

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2014

Two Pakistan-based operatives of the Indian Mujahideen were arrested in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh on Thursday.

Beware India! Your worst nightmare is far from over

Beware India! Your worst nightmare is far from over

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2014

Given the nature of his job, a terrorist heading an underground organisation usually grooms a successor who is prepared to take over in case of his boss's arrest or demise.

Sadhu Yadav is an enemy in polls battle: Rabri Devi

Sadhu Yadav is an enemy in polls battle: Rabri Devi

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2014

Former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi on Wednesday said there was no brother or sister but only rivals in a poll battle. He comments come in the wake of Sadhu Yadav, a controversial former MP, announced that he will contest the Lok Sabha polls as an independent from the Saran seat.

How IM's top terrorist helped sleuths nab Zaveri Bazaar bomber

How IM's top terrorist helped sleuths nab Zaveri Bazaar bomber

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2014

Indian Mujahideen's new chief Tehsin Akhtar was arrested quite a few days ago, but security agencies decided to keep the news under wraps to entrap fellow terror operative Waqar Ahmed and three other terrorists of the IM.

Sadhu Yadav to fight sister Rabri Devi in Lalu's bastion

Sadhu Yadav to fight sister Rabri Devi in Lalu's bastion

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2014

Sadhu Yadav, a former Member of Parliament whose name has featured in several criminal cases, is going to contest the Lok Sabha polls from Saran against his sister and former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi.

C K Jaffer Sharrief walks out of Congress, blames Sonia

C K Jaffer Sharrief walks out of Congress, blames Sonia

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2014

Veteran Congress leader and seven-time Member of Parliament Jaffer Sharrief has ended his over six-decade-long association with the party.

The Pramod Muthalik interview: 'Is fighting for Hindutva wrong? What is the big deal?'

The Pramod Muthalik interview: 'Is fighting for Hindutva wrong? What is the big deal?'

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2014

'The fight was against those who were being immoral. Not once was there any directive from me or anyone to beat up women,' says Pramod Muthalik, the man behind the shameful Mangalore pub attack incident

More bad news for IM: Patna blasts mastermind Tehsin Akhtar arrested

More bad news for IM: Patna blasts mastermind Tehsin Akhtar arrested

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2014

Acting on reports of the Intelligence Bureau about his movement, Delhi police had been hot on Tehsin's trail for a few weeks, says Vicky Nanjappa

Now Congress does a BJP, inducts and removes Ram Sene member

Now Congress does a BJP, inducts and removes Ram Sene member

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2014

On Sunday, the Bharatiya Janata Party overturned its decision on inducting the controversial Sri Ram Sene chief Paramod Muthalik, and a day later, it was the Congress' turn. Dinker Shetty, an accused in the infamous Mangalore pub attack incident had joined the Congress, had his membership cancelled and his induction put on hold.

How parties LIED on their poll expenses

How parties LIED on their poll expenses

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2014

The Association of Democratic Reforms in its lartest report has noted serious discrepancies between lump sum amount that political parties declared to have given to their candidates for election expenditure, and the actual amount received by the candidates. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Vajpayee aide quits BJP; AAP candidate in Patna faces protest

Vajpayee aide quits BJP; AAP candidate in Patna faces protest

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2014

Known to be close and loyal to Bharatiya Janata Party veteran and former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, senior BJP leader and four time MP Lal Muni Choubey on Monday announced that he would contest as an independent from Buxar.

Wanted to kill Modi, blow up Palace on Wheels: IM bomber

Wanted to kill Modi, blow up Palace on Wheels: IM bomber

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2014

Waqas Ahmed, better known as the Zaveri Bazaar bomber, spills the beans about the Indian Mujahideen's wicked plans. Vicky Nanjappa reports

BJP-TDP relations sour over seat sharing

BJP-TDP relations sour over seat sharing

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party-Telugu Desam Party alliance in Andhra Pradesh has run into rough weather over seat sharing.

BJP puts on hold the entry of Mangalore pub attack mastermind

BJP puts on hold the entry of Mangalore pub attack mastermind

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2014

While the BJP believes that Muthalik will help the party secure more votes in northern Karnakata, many of the party's supporters in urban areas are uncomfortable with his induction, says Vicky Nanjappa

Armed with 250 kg of explosives, IM men wanted to target Modi

Armed with 250 kg of explosives, IM men wanted to target Modi

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2014

Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde had earlier dismissed an enhanced threat perception for Modi. However, he may have to reconsider his stance on the subject, says Vicky Nanjappa

4 Indian Mujahideen terrorists arrested in Rajasthan

4 Indian Mujahideen terrorists arrested in Rajasthan

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2014

Four suspected operatives of terror outfit Indian Mujahideen were arrested by Delhi police from Rajasthan on Sunday morning.