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Digvijaya Singh wishes Anna Hazare a 'very happy new year'

Digvijaya Singh wishes Anna Hazare a 'very happy new year'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2011

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Saturday claimed that he has wished activist Anna Hazare a very happy new year and also wishes him a long life.Singh has repeatedly hit headlines this year for making uncharitable comments about Hazare and his aides.

'Afghanistan under attack from Pak's proxy militants'

'Afghanistan under attack from Pak's proxy militants'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

In an interview to rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa, Vanni Cappelli says that in the absence of America coming to its senses, India, together with Russia, would have to shoulder the military and economic burden of shielding Afghanistan from Pakistani aggression.

SC to hear PIL on mobile radiation tomorrow

SC to hear PIL on mobile radiation tomorrow

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

A Public Interest Litigation seeking a directive to the government to establish guidelines to safeguard the health of the public from radiation emitting out of cell phone towers will be heard by the Supreme Court on Thursday. Vicky Nanjappa reports

No landing form rule will boost fight against terror

No landing form rule will boost fight against terror

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

The new rules regarding doing away with disembarkation forms at the immigration counters at airports will save fliers a lot of time, but it will be a major boost for security agencies who are dealing with this massive problem of international terrorism, says Vicky Nanjappa

India gets its hands on Fasih Mehmood

India gets its hands on Fasih Mehmood

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

India had been pushing for Fasih Mehmood's deportation for the past six months, but required much coaxing before the Saudi authorities were convinced.

The cause, not money, inspired 26/11 handler Jundal

The cause, not money, inspired 26/11 handler Jundal

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

The Maharashtra ATS's supplementary chargesheet against arrested LeT operative Abu Jundal brings out some of his chilling confessions over the dastardly 26/11 terror attacks, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

5 years since 26/11 attacks, 5 mysteries about Headley

5 years since 26/11 attacks, 5 mysteries about Headley

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Was 26/11 conspirator David Headley working for CIA, ISI or LeT? Did he know more about the Ishrat Jahan module? Five years since the terror attacks and we are yet to find clear answers on the many mysteries regarding this man. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Perils of keeping phone tap requests on hold

Perils of keeping phone tap requests on hold

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

Vicky Nanjappa reports on the recent showdown between telecom operator Airtel and the Research and Analysis Wing over tapping of certain phones

'Modi was never told about Rs 5 entry fee for his event'

'Modi was never told about Rs 5 entry fee for his event'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Andhra Pradesh BJP chief Kishan Reddy, the rally organiser, says that the event was not a rally but a youth conclave and the entry fee was not compulsory

Bomb-making 15 minute ka kaam: Blasts accused

Bomb-making 15 minute ka kaam: Blasts accused

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Investigations into Syed Maqbool, an accused in the Hyderabad blasts case, has revealed his alleged links with a political party. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Major terror alert for Hyderabad for March 10

Major terror alert for Hyderabad for March 10

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Vicky Nanjappa reports on the latest terror threat to Hyderabad coinciding with the festival of Shivratri on March 10

Exclusive! Bhatkal brothers in terror colony in KARACHI

Exclusive! Bhatkal brothers in terror colony in KARACHI

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

The Intelligence Bureau states that a full-fledged colony has been created in Karachi, Pakistan, for Indian Mujahideen operatives. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

How the Indian Mujahideen raised Rs 45 crore in two years

How the Indian Mujahideen raised Rs 45 crore in two years

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

The Indian Mujahideen earlier relied on extortions and arms smuggling but has now realised that donations are a better and safer way to collect funds for its operations, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Hyd blasts probe: Stop witch-hunting, say rights groups

Hyd blasts probe: Stop witch-hunting, say rights groups

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

With the Hyderabad police rounding up several Muslim youth for questioning in connection with last week's twin blasts in Hyderabad, some civil rights groups are up in arms and say witch-hunting will only prove fatal to the probe. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Did Dubai hawala money fund Hyderabad blasts?

Did Dubai hawala money fund Hyderabad blasts?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

The National Investigation Agency is probing a hawala transaction from Dubai which they believe was used to carry out Hyderabad's twin blasts last week. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

'I was branded a terrorist, but now I am free'

'I was branded a terrorist, but now I am free'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Vicky Nanjappa talks to Bangalore-based journalist Muthi-ur-Rehman Siddiqui, and Mohammad Yusud Nalband, a technician who were arrested along with 10 others in August last year, for plotting to assassinate right wing politicians and journalists, and were released on Monday, after the National Investigation Agency found no evidence of their involvement,

'Blasts may be IM's reply to Shah's Ayodhya comment'

'Blasts may be IM's reply to Shah's Ayodhya comment'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2013

Which group is responsible for the serial blasts in Gaya?

Robert Vadra deactivates Facebook account

Robert Vadra deactivates Facebook account

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra has spurred yet another controversy with a post on Facebook, "Mango people in banana republic."

Hyderabad blasts: SIT, six teams formed to crack case

Hyderabad blasts: SIT, six teams formed to crack case

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

No amount of explanation will suffice, but we did everything we could to prevent any act of terrorism, says Hyderabad Police Commissioner Anurag Sharma. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Revealed: 2 IM operatives who controlled Hyderabad attacks

Revealed: 2 IM operatives who controlled Hyderabad attacks

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

Fayaz Kagzai and Raju Bhai have risen to prominence in the terror outfit since their role in 13/7 Mumbai attacks. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Hyderabad blasts: Delhi cops failed to share vital leads?

Hyderabad blasts: Delhi cops failed to share vital leads?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

The Hyderabad police blame their counterparts in Delhi for not sharing information about a recce of Dilksukhnagar conducted by Indian Mujahideen's Sayed Maqbool. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Toothless NCTC: Blame it on Chidambaram

Toothless NCTC: Blame it on Chidambaram

Rediff.com7 May 2012

Security experts are blaming Home Minister P Chidambaram for his handling of the important NCTC legislation. They now believe that the legislation, which has come under scathing attack from various states, would eventually lack any sting. Vicky Nanjappa reports

'India needs more than 4 lakh hackers'

'India needs more than 4 lakh hackers'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Mohan Gandhi, an Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad graduate provides anti-piracy solutions through his company Entersoft Information Systems. In this interview with rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa, Gandhi speaks about the challenges while dealing with cyber security and also what it is to be an ethical hacker.

Are these the men who planted the bombs in Hyderabad?

Are these the men who planted the bombs in Hyderabad?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Indian Mujahideen operatives -- Tabrez and Waqas -- involved in the 13/7 Mumbai bombings could be behind the Hyderabad blasts as well, says NIA. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Key accused proves Lashkar-IM link in Hy'bad blasts case

Key accused proves Lashkar-IM link in Hy'bad blasts case

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Delhi Police dossier on Sayed Maqbool reveals that he worked both for the Indian Mujahideen and the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, and had even recced Dilsukhnagar, reports Vicky Nanjappa

In 2011, IM operative surveyed Hyderabad's Dilsukh Nagar

In 2011, IM operative surveyed Hyderabad's Dilsukh Nagar

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

The terror outfit carried out Wednesday's attack following a directive from the Lashkar-e-Tayiba to possibly avenge the execution of Afzal Guru, according to the Intelligence Bureau. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Making CBI autonomous: What former directors say

Making CBI autonomous: What former directors say

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

In a bid to give more autonomy to the Central Bureau of Investigation, an affidavit was filed before the Supreme Court on Wednesday, placing on record recommendations of a Group of Ministers on making the agency autonomous. Vicky Nanjappa speaks to two former directors of the intelligence agency and seeks their views.

Hyderabad blasts: The man who recced Dilsukh Nagar

Hyderabad blasts: The man who recced Dilsukh Nagar

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Following the twin blasts in Hyderabad, the city police is in touch with their counterparts in New Delhi, who have conducted an investigation on several Indian Mujahideen operatives, alleged to be linked to the blasts. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Gujarat is the epicentre for hawala money: NIA

Gujarat is the epicentre for hawala money: NIA

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

The National Investigation Agency which seized hawala money to the tune of Rs 2,500 crore with the assistance of the income tax department on Tuesday, says that the racket is multi-pronged, and could be connected to terror group. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Our secrets are safe: Indian security experts on US snooping

Our secrets are safe: Indian security experts on US snooping

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Has the spy program PRISM given the United States access to India's secret documents? The question has been on everyone's mind ever since details about the National Security Agency's controversial surveillance program broke out. Vicky Nanjappa speaks with security experts who tell him that snooping is an age-old practice that every country does and would continue to do it.

Veerappan's aides will hang despite SC intervention

Veerappan's aides will hang despite SC intervention

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Legal experts say that the Supreme Court cannot overturn the decision of the President. It can only suggest the government on the manner in which death sentences need to be dealt with. Vicky Nanjappa reports

'No idea where Modi got figure for Sonia's foreign trips'

'No idea where Modi got figure for Sonia's foreign trips'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

RTI activist from Hisar says he will consider legal recourse against newspaper that quoted his application on the amount of money spent on Sonia Gandhi's foreign trip. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Emaar-MGF link surfaces in VVIP chopper scam

Emaar-MGF link surfaces in VVIP chopper scam

Rediff.com16 Feb 2013

Even as the Central Bureau of Investigation has decided to send a team to Italy to gather details on the VVIP chopper scam, evidence regarding links with the Emaar-MGF is slowly coming to light, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Why hanging Afzal won't rekindle Kashmir insurgency

Why hanging Afzal won't rekindle Kashmir insurgency

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Although Indian agencies do not see a long term impact of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru's hanging, they are aware that some elements from across the border may try and use this issue. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Hafiz Saeed wants WAR with India; was at LoC 4 days ago: IB

Hafiz Saeed wants WAR with India; was at LoC 4 days ago: IB

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

In the backdrop of increasing violations along the Line of Control, Intelligence Bureau officials have said out that Pakistan's most notorious jihadi and Lashkar-e-Tayiba founder Hafiz Saeed has ordered an all-out war on India. Vicky Nanjappa reports

'The police made me a scapegoat to mask their failure to trace the mastermind'

'The police made me a scapegoat to mask their failure to trace the mastermind'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

'Special police told me that if I speak according to their wishes they will not harm my family and also gave me false assurance that they will make my case weak so that after sometime I will get released...'

Did home ministry ask NIA to ignore Ishrat's inputs by Headley?

Did home ministry ask NIA to ignore Ishrat's inputs by Headley?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Speak about terrorism being made into a political tool, and there cannot be a better case than the 2004 Ishrat Jahan encounter case. In his interrogation, 26/11 convict David Headley told the National Investigation Agency that Ishrat was a fidayeen, in 2010. Despite this fact, the home ministry allegedly asked the NIA to not include this angle in the Headley probe. Vicky Nanjappa finds out why.

Can Pakistan direct the Haqqani network AGAINST India?

Can Pakistan direct the Haqqani network AGAINST India?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

Animesh Roul, a counterterrorism analyst and executive director, Society for the study of Peace and Conflict, New Delhi says that in the aftermath of this ban there could be a retribution strike in Afghanistan and Pakistan, even though Haqqani's firepower is dwindling. In this interview with rediff.com, Roul discusses the Haqqani network and the growing threat of the Indian Mujahideen. The question however is whether the network poses a threat to India or not?

Why is Yeddyurappa going soft on the BJP govt?

Why is Yeddyurappa going soft on the BJP govt?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

Former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa finds himself in a spot of bother, yet again after the Bharatiya Janata Party announced Jagadish Shettar, also a Lingayat as the chief ministerial candidate in the next elections. Ironically, Yeddyurappa himself had installed Shettar's as the CM when he was with the BJP. Vicky Nanjappa reports.