Vicky Nanjappa

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Bengaluru blast: 3 bike dealers arrested from Tamil Nadu

Bengaluru blast: 3 bike dealers arrested from Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2013

The arrest of three persons in Tamil Nadu has led the police a step closer in solving the Bengaluru blast case.

'Advani received funds from BSY during CM crisis'

'Advani received funds from BSY during CM crisis'

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2013

Hitting out at L K Advani, Karnataka Janatha Paksha spokesperson Dhananjay Kumar has alleged that the senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and others had received funds from former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa.

End of dynasty politics in Karnataka? NO WAY!

End of dynasty politics in Karnataka? NO WAY!

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2013

Vicky Nanjappa reports on how despite tall claims by parties, dynasty politics has not ceased to influence the distribution of tickets in Karnataka

K'taka polls: Will porngate hamper this BJP MLA's win?

K'taka polls: Will porngate hamper this BJP MLA's win?

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2013

Vicky Nanjappa speaks to Bharatiya Janata party Member of Legislative Assembly Krishna Palemar, who was one of the ministers in the Sadananda Gowda cabinet who resigned after television clips showed him allegedly watching a porn video in the Karnataka assembly.

Krishna enters Karnataka election battlefield

Krishna enters Karnataka election battlefield

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2013

Vicky Nanjappa reports on why Congress leaders in Karnataka want S M Krishna to campaign for them

Bangalore blasts: Massive manhunt on for Bihar IM man

Bangalore blasts: Massive manhunt on for Bihar IM man

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2013

The National Investigation Agency has stepped up the heat on Indian Mujahideen operative Tahseen Akhtar. The agency, which has a warrant against him, has been heavy on his trail since the recent Bangalore blasts. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Kerala link to Bengaluru blast gets stronger

Kerala link to Bengaluru blast gets stronger

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2013

The arrest of five persons in Kerala in connection with last week's Bengaluru blast has reconfirmed the possibility of the involvement of a sleeper cell in the state behind the attack.

Sushma in B'luru: Why would anyone vote for Congress?

Sushma in B'luru: Why would anyone vote for Congress?

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2013

Addressing the gathering at the Malleshwaram grounds in Bengaluru, Sushma said she was proud of the work that her party had done in the state.

'Human computer' Shakuntala Devi dead

'Human computer' Shakuntala Devi dead

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2013

Shakuntala Devi found a slot in the Guiness Book of World Record for her outstanding ability and wrote numerous books like 'Fun with Numbers', 'Astrology for You', 'Puzzles to Puzzle You', and 'Mathablit'. She had the ability to tell the day of the week of any given date in the last century in a jiffy.

Yeddyurappa's exit has boosted BJP's chances: Advani

Yeddyurappa's exit has boosted BJP's chances: Advani

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2013

Stating that the BJP will return to power in Karnataka once again, the veteran leader dismissed speculations on the party losing the election after Yeddyurappa's exit as rubbish

Bangalore blast: CCTV footage shows 3 'suspicious men'

Bangalore blast: CCTV footage shows 3 'suspicious men'

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2013

The bomb planted in front of the Bharatiya Janata Party's office in Karnataka on Wednesday contained ammonium nitrate, shrapnel and a timer, according to the forensic laboratory that analysed the explosive.Police officials have compared the ingredients of the bomb with those used in the Hyderabad blasts in February this year. Though the bomb used in Bangalore was a more powerful one compared to the one used in Hyderabad, the damage was lesser.

Will politics of mutts rule the roost again in Karnataka?

Will politics of mutts rule the roost again in Karnataka?

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2013

The mutts in Karnataka may not openly support the candidature of any person or even identify directly with a party -- however each one has their favourites. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Is there a Kerala angle to Bengaluru blast?

Is there a Kerala angle to Bengaluru blast?

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2013

In keeping with the history of blasts in Bengaluru, there has been one clear link -- that of a Kerala module headed by T Nasir who subscribed to the ideology of the Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami.

Bangalore police may have bungled blast probe

Bangalore police may have bungled blast probe

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2013

The Bangalore police may have scotched the chances of a successful probe by failing to stick to the standard operating procedure while probing the recent blast outside the Bharatiya Janata Party's office in Bengaluru.

Not the first blast during Karnataka election season

Not the first blast during Karnataka election season

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2013

The Karnataka police do not seem to have learnt its lesson. While there are arguments over the terror alert that was issued four days before Wednesday's blast outside the Bharatiya Janata Party office in Bangalore, the one major aspect that they had forgotten was the Hubli blasts which took place during the 2008 elections.

Strict action against terrorists behind B'lore blast: CM

Strict action against terrorists behind B'lore blast: CM

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2013

Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar, who visited the blast site in Bangalore on Thursday following a high-level meeting with senior police officers, said there is a hand of terrorists in this attack.

Why terror strikes at will in Bengaluru

Why terror strikes at will in Bengaluru

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2013

A new theory states that the failure of investigation agencies in identifying the bomb signature and thereby not being able to bust sleeper cells could be a reason why terrorists have been able to strike at will.

NSG begins probe in Bangalore blast case

NSG begins probe in Bangalore blast case

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2013

A five member team of the National Security Guard has commenced its investigation into the Bangalore blast case.

Boston bombings highlight the threat from lone radicals

Boston bombings highlight the threat from lone radicals

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2013

Indian intelligence agencies say that in western countries lone warriors, working independent of terror outfits, are carrying out acts of terrorism, Vicky Nanjappa