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Controversial evangelist Benny Hinn to face protests in Bangalore

Controversial evangelist Benny Hinn to face protests in Bangalore

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2014

BJP asks Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah not to grant permission for Benny Hinn's prayer meet, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

'Self-sufficient' Indian Mujahideen feels Pakistanis are brothers

'Self-sufficient' Indian Mujahideen feels Pakistanis are brothers

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2014

'We will continue to support Pakistan as we find no difference. They used to be Indians once upon a time, Yasin Bhatkal told his interrogators, even as Indian Mujahideen has largely transformed into a homegrown terror outfit with tacit support from across the border, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Delhi metro may be hit by fidayeen strikes, warns IB

Delhi metro may be hit by fidayeen strikes, warns IB

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2014

Delhi metro has been put on high alert following an Intelligence Bureau warning of possible terror strikes. The alert, which has been shared with the Delhi police, suggests that Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Jhangvi will carry out the strikes.

Talk of joining BJP a ridiculous rumour: Justice Hegde

Talk of joining BJP a ridiculous rumour: Justice Hegde

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2014

Putting an end to speculations on Saturday, Justice Hegde told rediff.com, "It is one of the most ridiculous rumours I have ever heard. On the one hand, I have been accused of being the one responsible for B S Yeddyurappa stepping down as chief minister because of my mining report. Now Yeddyurappa has rejoined the BJP and immediately the news floats that I too would be joining the same party. Does this not sound funny to you?

India Inc supports Narendra Modi to be on the safer side: Captain Gopinath

India Inc supports Narendra Modi to be on the safer side: Captain Gopinath

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2014

Many corporate figures, who are not full-fledged businessmen, have felt the need to make a change in the system. That's why they are joining the AAP, Captain Gopinath tells Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa

I will work for the BJP with all my heart: Yeddyurappa

I will work for the BJP with all my heart: Yeddyurappa

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2014

The mood of the Karnataka's Bharatiya Janata Party has been upbeat ever since its strongman B S Yeddyurappa declared his decision to come back to the party. He was the man who led the BJP to power in Karnataka, remained the chief minister for three years, stepped down on corruption charges, left the party and then formed his Karnataka Janata Paksha before returning to the BJP a year later.

Yeddy rejoins BJP; will lead party's LS poll campaign in K'taka

Yeddy rejoins BJP; will lead party's LS poll campaign in K'taka

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2014

Former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa officially rejoined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday evening. After a marathon meeting with members of the BJP at the Taj West End hotel Bangalore, the Lingayat strongman officially merged his Karnataka Janatha Party with the BJP.

'Telangana Bill will be passed at special Parl session on Jan 23'

'Telangana Bill will be passed at special Parl session on Jan 23'

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2014

Andhra leaders are readying for a stormy session over Telangana tomorrow. Vicky Nanjappa reports

I just want to be part of the AAP revolution: Former Infy CFO V Balakrishnan

I just want to be part of the AAP revolution: Former Infy CFO V Balakrishnan

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2014

'The Aam Aadmi Party is the most successful and exciting start-up by an IIT-ian in the history of India,' former Infosys CFO V Balakrishnan tells Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa.

There's no Modi wave: AAP

There's no Modi wave: AAP

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party's spectacular electoral debut in New Delhi is now creating ripples down south.

MP: 4 SIMI members arrested, 500 detonators seized

MP: 4 SIMI members arrested, 500 detonators seized

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2014

The Anti Terrorist Squad of Madhya Pradesh has arrested four members of the Students Islamic Movement of India and recovered several pipe bombs and detonators from them.

'Kasab was 16 when he was roped in by Lashkar for 26/11'

'Kasab was 16 when he was roped in by Lashkar for 26/11'

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2014

How old was Ajmal Kasab when he was recruited into the Lashkar-e-Tayiba to carry out the 26/11 attacks? Going by an interrogation report prepared by the Bangalore Police, Kasab was 16 when he was roped into the LeT.

'When it comes to corruption, all parties are the same'

'When it comes to corruption, all parties are the same'

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2013

The return of former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa to the Bharatiya Janata Party and the inclusion of D K Shivakumar and Roshan Baig into the Congress cabinet in Karnataka have not gone down well with anti-corruption activists in the state.

I want to rejoin BJP for Modi: Yeddyurappa

I want to rejoin BJP for Modi: Yeddyurappa

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2013

Former Karnataka chief minister B S Yeddyurappa, who has decided to rejoin the Bharatiya Janata Party, said on Tuesday that his return was unconditional for the larger interest of the country and for the party's Prime Ministerial nominee Narendra Modi.

Rebel Yeddyurappa to return to BJP

Rebel Yeddyurappa to return to BJP

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2013

The party is hopeful that the return of the former Karnataka chief minister will boost its performance in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

What's Al Qaeda's obsession with spaghetti?

What's Al Qaeda's obsession with spaghetti?

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2013

The Al Qaeda and other terror groups are obsessively meticulous about accounting. Leave alone guns and explosives, they keep an account of every penny spent -- even on a bar of soap, a light bulb or spaghetti.

BJP on Yeddy's return: 'Expect good news on New Year'

BJP on Yeddy's return: 'Expect good news on New Year'

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2013

The Karnataka state executive meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party held on Friday in Bangalore spent a considerable amount of time discussing the election strategy, and more importantly, the return of Karnataka Janata Paksha chief B S Yeddyurappa into the party.

Is there a link between porn and terrorism?

Is there a link between porn and terrorism?

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2013

If the US's National Security Agency is to be believed, as early as 2008 a probe into the porn viewing habits of terrorists revealed that coded messages were being sent through porn videos.

Pragya Thakur to get NIA's clean chit in Joshi murder case

Pragya Thakur to get NIA's clean chit in Joshi murder case

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2013

The NIA has found nothing to suggest that Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur and 3 others were involved in Malegaon and Samjhauta blasts accused Sunil Joshi's murder, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Has terror finally made its landfall in Bengal?

Has terror finally made its landfall in Bengal?

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2013

Security agencies are apprehensive that the Jalpaiguri blast is merely an indicator of the unrest triggered by fundamentalist outfit Jamaat-e-Islami along the India-Bangladesh border, says Vicky Nanjappa