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Wrangling over CM's post dogs Congress in Karnataka

Wrangling over CM's post dogs Congress in Karnataka

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

The electoral battle is far from over, but Congress leaders in Karnataka are already fighting amongst themselves over the issue of chief ministership. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Madi, Gauss, Flame: Year's most sophisticated malware

Madi, Gauss, Flame: Year's most sophisticated malware

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

In 2012, the most significant of the cyber espionage incidents were related to the activity of Madi, Gauss and Flame malware.

'Kejriwal will end up like a fused bulb in politics'

'Kejriwal will end up like a fused bulb in politics'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Prabhat Jha, editor of the BJP mouthpiece Kamal Sandesh, says the government should probe the source of India Against Corruption funds. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Who directed the Muthalik drama?

Who directed the Muthalik drama?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

It was a drama that played out for five hours. In this duration, Pramod Muthalik, controversial leader of right-wing outfit Sri Ram Sena, -- linked with the attack on women at a pub in Mangalore in 2009 -- was in out of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Poll-bound Himachal has 69 candidates with criminal cases

Poll-bound Himachal has 69 candidates with criminal cases

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

Out of the 69 candidates with declared criminal cases, 30 have declared serious criminal cases like murder, attempt to murder, kidnapping, robbery, extortion, reports Vicky Nanjappa

Six steps that can put the economy back on rails

Six steps that can put the economy back on rails

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Overseas investors are scared of putting money in India - and this should worry the government, says T V Mohandas Pai, Chairman, Manipal Global Education and former member of Infosys's Board of Directors.

'The NIA was FORCED to go soft-pedal in its first case'

'The NIA was FORCED to go soft-pedal in its first case'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

In this exclusive interview with Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa, former Intelligence Bureau special director Ravindra Narayan Ravi discusses various security issues daunting India, and also states that the National Investigation Agency could not pursue with professional vigour its very first case due to political interference as it was forced to soft-pedal the case against dreaded terrorists.

INSIDE STORY: Govt websites at the MERCY of hackers

INSIDE STORY: Govt websites at the MERCY of hackers

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

The alarming rate at which crucial government websites are being hacked, mostly from Pakistan and China, has posed a very serious question regarding our internal security, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Why Jagan may give parties a run for their money in Andhra

Why Jagan may give parties a run for their money in Andhra

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

YSR Congress chief Jaganmohan Reddy, is on a blazing campaign trail, much to the delight of the adulating crowds. There is a Jagan wave, but will he make the cut, asks Vicky Nanjappa

IM plan to target Delhi during festive season thwarted

IM plan to target Delhi during festive season thwarted

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

The three alleged Indian Mujahideen terrorists arrested in the national capital on Thursday were planning an attack masterminded by Yasin Bhatkal, reports Vicky Nanjappa

'NCTC won't work, have a ministry for national security'

'NCTC won't work, have a ministry for national security'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

The home ministry is expected to make some amendments in the National Counter Terrorism Centre. They will inform states about operations before undertaking operations, reports Vicky Nanjappa

Why IM founder Riyaz Bhatkal remains UNTRACEABLE

Why IM founder Riyaz Bhatkal remains UNTRACEABLE

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

From letting him off after questioning to delay in issuing a red corner alert numerous procedural lapses have ensured Indian Mujahideen founder Riyaz Bhatkal, wanted in many terror cases including last week's twin blasts in Hyderabad, still remains untraceable. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Terror groups taking advantage of volatile Hyderabad

Terror groups taking advantage of volatile Hyderabad

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Political instability and hate speeches are worsening the situation in Andhra Pradesh, reports Vicky Nanjappa

Hacking mobile phones has never been easier!

Hacking mobile phones has never been easier!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Hacking has become relatively easier in the age of smart phones and sophisticated software, says Vicky Nanjappa

VVIP chopper scandal may hit Congress, derail Rafale deal

VVIP chopper scandal may hit Congress, derail Rafale deal

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

The bribery scandal involving AgustaWestland's VVIP helicopter deal threatens to corner the Congress party and cast a shadow on India's latest $10 billion defence deal with Dassault for 126 Rafale fighter aircraft. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Satellite imagery REVEALS Uttarakhand's real story

Satellite imagery REVEALS Uttarakhand's real story

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Satellite imagery from the Indian Space Research Organisation shows that heavy and unplanned construction work in Uttarakhand was a leading cause for the devastation which claimed thousands of lives in the hill state. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

MOST WANTED: Indian Mujahideen's top 15 operatives

MOST WANTED: Indian Mujahideen's top 15 operatives

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Who calls the shots in the Indian Mujahideen after the arrest of its key operative Yasin Bhatkal? Vicky Nanjappa finds out

'Statements against RSS have marred fight against terror'

'Statements against RSS have marred fight against terror'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

In an interview with rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa, Ram Madhav, member of the national executive and spokesperson of the RSS, discusses the comments made by Shinde, the controversial speech of Andhra Pradesh MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi and also the Bharatiya Janata Party's next prime ministerial candidate.

Bright future awaits YSR Congress, NOT Jagan Reddy

Bright future awaits YSR Congress, NOT Jagan Reddy

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Many experts are firm that YSR Congress party will sweep the next Andhra Pradesh elections; however, it seems highly unlikely that its chief Jaganmohan Reddy will disentangle himself from the legal mess he finds himself in anytime soon. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

ISI, DGFI plan to bleed India using Bangladeshi migrants

ISI, DGFI plan to bleed India using Bangladeshi migrants

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Vicky Nanjappa analyses the threat that illegal immigrants from Bangladesh are posing for country

Will India go dirty like US on cyber snooping?

Will India go dirty like US on cyber snooping?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

India may have security concerns on its mind as it prepares to roll out its own version of an Internet spying programme. But activists are concerned about its misuse. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Only one Guj MLA's poll expenses exceeded EC limit

Only one Guj MLA's poll expenses exceeded EC limit

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

Latest records show that only one MLA in the newly-elected Gujarat assembly spent more on the election expenses than the limit specified by the Election Commission, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Telangana boils in anger over 'Congress betrayal'

Telangana boils in anger over 'Congress betrayal'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

The Centre's failure to arrive on a decision on Telangana has angered people looking forward to the creation of the new state. Vicky Nanjappa talks to leaders of the major parties leading the pro-Telangana campaign to guage their reactions

Handler of K'taka terror suspects in Saudi, ISI involved?

Handler of K'taka terror suspects in Saudi, ISI involved?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

The Bengaluru police investigating the terror plot in Karnataka may turn to the Interpol to probe conversations between the arrested youths and their handlers overseas. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Sunil Joshi murder case: The key to RSS-terror link?

Sunil Joshi murder case: The key to RSS-terror link?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

A new theory has emerged surrounding the death of former Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh man Sunil Joshi -- he was murdered over a business tussle. Vicky Nanjappa reports

MCOCA in spot-fixing case brings terror shadow on it

MCOCA in spot-fixing case brings terror shadow on it

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

The invoking of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act in the spot-fixing case has taken it a step closer to terrorism, reports Vicky Nanjappa

Chhattisgarh attack: Did insider tip off Naxals?

Chhattisgarh attack: Did insider tip off Naxals?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Sources in the Intelligence Bureau and the National Investigation Agency claim that the Naxals had precise information about the movement of the Congress convoy, which came under attack on May 25, reports Vicky Nanjappa

Why elements in Pakistan may target Narendra Modi

Why elements in Pakistan may target Narendra Modi

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

'Pakistan is well aware in case of 26/11-like attack Narendra Modi if in power will not take things lying down,' former RA&W C D Sahay tells Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa.

Expert's guide: How to nail a rapist

Expert's guide: How to nail a rapist

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Padma Bhushan Dr P Chandra Sekaran, the former director of the Forensic Department, explains the importance of forensics in rape case. Vicky Nanjappa reports

D Company a major player in spot-fixing, says police

D Company a major player in spot-fixing, says police

Rediff.com22 May 2013

The cops are clinging on to evidence from various call records to nail the underworld link. The calls that they have managed to tap have all been from Dubai, reports Vicky Nanjappa

'Who caused the riots' IS NOT the only important question

'Who caused the riots' IS NOT the only important question

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Mihir Bhat, fellow at the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative who is also the director of the All India Disaster Mitigation Institute, discusses with Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa about what the National Integration Council should focus on.

Bookies operate from vehicles

Bookies operate from vehicles

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Spot-fixing takes place in nearly every game, but with most cricketrs getting away with a rap on the knuckles, there is never any real fear of going to jail.

Delhi police tracked Sreesanth and Co for 20 days

Delhi police tracked Sreesanth and Co for 20 days

Rediff.com16 May 2013

'We are yet to find out the number of matches in which there has been spot-fixing,' Delhi police sources tell Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa. 'We are confident that the betting syndicate which orchestrated this was from Mumbai.'

Rs 1951.07 crore mystery money in Congress coffers!

Rs 1951.07 crore mystery money in Congress coffers!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Crores received by the Congress between 2005 and 2009 are unaccounted for, the BJP follows suit. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Telgi son-in-law in Yeddyurappa's party surprise many

Telgi son-in-law in Yeddyurappa's party surprise many

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

The choice of the former Karnataka chief minister has surprised many, but is this a political manoeuvre by B S Yeddyurappa to take on the Congress? Vicky Nanjappa finds out.

Dy K'taka CM being probed in disproportionate assets case

Dy K'taka CM being probed in disproportionate assets case

Rediff.com26 Dec 2012

The Karnataka Lokayukta seized 19 kilograms of gold, silver and cash from K S Eshwarappa's house, reports Vicky Nanjappa

Congress leaders celebrate victory

Congress leaders celebrate victory

Rediff.com16 May 2009

Congress leaders are a jubilant lot after the results.

First in 56 yrs: Sringeri DID NOT decide K'taka ruling party

First in 56 yrs: Sringeri DID NOT decide K'taka ruling party

Rediff.com9 May 2013

In the past, superstitions and predictions have ruled Karnataka politics, but during the elections this time, they seem to have fallen flat. Vicky Nanjappa explains how.

Congress mulling over shared chief ministership in K'taka

Congress mulling over shared chief ministership in K'taka

Rediff.com8 May 2013

The fierce contest for the post of chief minister may result in Karnataka Congress leaders Mallikarjuna Kharge and Siddaramaiah going for a 50/50 arrangement, reports Vicky Nanjappa

Why BJP lost? 'Blame it on Yeddy and Reddy'

Why BJP lost? 'Blame it on Yeddy and Reddy'

Rediff.com8 May 2013

Many BJP leaders in Karnataka feel mishandling of the Yeddyurappa and Reddy brothers issue cost them the assembly election. Vicky Nanjappa reports.