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Saudi not convinced with India's case against Fasih

Saudi not convinced with India's case against Fasih

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

Indian agencies will tread very carefully on the case of Fasih Mehmood, an engineer based out of Saudi Arabia who is under the scanner for his alleged role in the Chinnaswamy stadium blasts in Bangalore, for if something goes wrong there will be risk of jeopardising a perfect relationship that has been set up with that country, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Will Karnataka government scrap Lokayukta office?

Will Karnataka government scrap Lokayukta office?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

The Lokayukta office in Karnataka has been vacant for over two months and there is indication that the government is contemplating scrapping the anti-corruption ombudsman. Vicky Nanjappa reports

SC panel recommends CBI probe against Yeddyurappa

SC panel recommends CBI probe against Yeddyurappa

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

It has been alleged that Yeddyurappa in his capacity as chief minister had violated several rules as a result of which there were irregularities in land dealings, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

'Betrayal' by close aides left Yeddyurappa in tears

'Betrayal' by close aides left Yeddyurappa in tears

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

To the Karnataka strongman's shock, his staunchest followers did a U-turn and decided to stay back in the BJP, says Vicky Nanjappa

Why Telangana's Muslims, Dalits prefer a united AP

Why Telangana's Muslims, Dalits prefer a united AP

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

The minorities and Dalits, who constitute 40 per cent of the Telangana population, are now saying that they will prefer to remain in a united Andhra Pradesh rather than have a Telangana which is controlled by "communal forces", reports Vicky Nanjappa

Inside story on why Congress put Telangana state on hold

Inside story on why Congress put Telangana state on hold

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

Vicky Nanjappa spoke to Madhu Yashki Goud, Congress Member of Parliament from the Telangana region, on what forced his party of suddenly change its stance on granting statehood to Telangana.

Rights group in a spat with minority commission on Assam

Rights group in a spat with minority commission on Assam

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

A war of words appears to have broken out between the Asian Centre for Human Rights and the National Commission for Minorities over the Assam riots issue.

PICS: India launches 100th space mission successfully

PICS: India launches 100th space mission successfully

Rediff.com9 Sep 2012

It was a historic day for the Indian Research Space Organisation on Sunday, says Vicky Nanjappa

Will CBI arrest Jagan after interrogation?

Will CBI arrest Jagan after interrogation?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

An arrest would not only be a major embarrassment, but would also stall all proceedings of Jagan Mohan Reddy's YSR Congress. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Big Brother gets to read your BlackBerry messages, emails

Big Brother gets to read your BlackBerry messages, emails

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

Though millions of BlackBerry users may be worried about the Indian government snooping on them, only the phones of certain terror suspects would be tracked, reports Vicky Nanjappa

A family of usual suspects in Hyderabad

A family of usual suspects in Hyderabad

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

Vicky Nanjappa reports on the travesty of the family of a Maulana, whose members find themselves on the wrong side of law every time a situation arises.

The perils of snooping on cell phones

The perils of snooping on cell phones

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

The use of technology is today indispensible in anti-terror and anti-crime scenarios. However, its misuse is what bothers its critics, writes Vicky Nanjappa

Exclusive! $20 bn Rafale deal was manipulated, says MP

Exclusive! $20 bn Rafale deal was manipulated, says MP

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

'There is an evaluation committee which is involved in these matters. The committee comprises six persons and there are persons from the armed forces and also the finance wing. My information suggests that two persons in this committee have allegedly manipulated this deal,' MV Mysura Reddy, member of the parliamentary defence standing committee, tells Vicky Nanjappa

Mining firm Vedanta made 'illegal' political donations?

Mining firm Vedanta made 'illegal' political donations?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

Vedanta Resources, which was pulled up for its role in the mining scam in India, is under the scanner yet again. This time for making illegal contribution of Rs 28 crore made to political parties in the last 3 years. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Maharashtra tops nation in divorce cases

Maharashtra tops nation in divorce cases

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

The maximum number of divorces is among call centre employees, medical professionals and those in the technology sector, says Vicky Nanjappa

Power breakfast, lunch to settle K'taka power struggle

Power breakfast, lunch to settle K'taka power struggle

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

Ex-CM Yeddyurappa meets loyalists to remind the BJP top leaders their promise to reinstate him or look into his demands. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Net censorship: Is India too soft on Facebook, Twitter?

Net censorship: Is India too soft on Facebook, Twitter?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

As far as cyber laws go India should take a page from China's book, especially if national security is at stake, say experts.

NE exodus: Pakistan used LeT tactic to target India

NE exodus: Pakistan used LeT tactic to target India

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

Cyber armies in Pakistan have often defaced Indian websites but this is the first time they attempted to replicate the Lashkar module by using homegrown modules to further terror. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Gangrape: Justice hurried shouldn't be justice buried

Gangrape: Justice hurried shouldn't be justice buried

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

What are the pitfalls in fast-tracking the Delhi gang-rape case? Vicky Nanjappa speaks to legal experts to find out how delays can be avoided in the case and yet the demands of justice are met in time

Law states that naming rape victim can put you behind bars

Law states that naming rape victim can put you behind bars

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

Union Minister Shashi Tharoor has favoured making public the identity of the 23-year-old Delhi gang-rape victim. Vicky Nanjappa explains why doing so is against established legal norms

LeT's recruitment drive in Kashmir a big worry

LeT's recruitment drive in Kashmir a big worry

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa tells how the 2010 uprising in Kashmir gave the Lashkar-e-Tayiba a strong foothold in the Kashmir Valley

Delhi rape: Why we need tougher juvenile crime laws

Delhi rape: Why we need tougher juvenile crime laws

Rediff.com29 Dec 2012

The juvenile, who is a co-accused in the brutal gangrape of the 23-year-old woman in New Delhi can only be sentenced for a maximum of three years. Vicky Nanjappa speaks with eminent lawyers and judges who agree that India's Juvenile Justice Act needs to be tougher

Iran's Quds Force responsible for Delhi car bomb attack?

Iran's Quds Force responsible for Delhi car bomb attack?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2012

Nearly a month after the bomb attack on an Israeli embassy vehicle, the Delhi police claim they had made some progress. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Bangalore loses its Kohinoor, iconic cafe shuts down

Bangalore loses its Kohinoor, iconic cafe shuts down

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

It is curtain call for the 57-year-old landmark Kohinoor Hotel in Bengaluru, says Vicky Nanjappa

Dead or alive, Ilyas Kashmiri continues to haunt India

Dead or alive, Ilyas Kashmiri continues to haunt India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

Al Qaeda terrorist Ilyas Kashmiri's role in India would largely depend on how Pakistan's ISI plans to use him, say Intelligence Bureau sources. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

'Even if law changes, Delhi rapists CAN'T be hanged'

'Even if law changes, Delhi rapists CAN'T be hanged'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2012

The accused in the Delhi gangrape case will have to be prosecuted and punished under the existing laws, experts tell Vicky Nanjappa

Net savvy terrorists stay one step ahead of investigators

Net savvy terrorists stay one step ahead of investigators

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

Terrorists have been able to use the internet to acquire real time information on police investigations, which has helped them plan their next move and also change their location. Vicky Nanjappa reports

What the HC verdict means for BJP and Yeddyurappa

What the HC verdict means for BJP and Yeddyurappa

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

The high court verdict freeing former Chief Minister of Karnataka, B S Yeddyurappa from the illegal mining report will change the political weather in Karnataka once again. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Why India didn't implead itself against ISI in US

Why India didn't implead itself against ISI in US

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Was it plain red tape or lack of direct evidence against the ISI which prevented India from being part of the suit before the US court? Vicky Nanjappa finds out.

Rumours of Jagan Reddy's arrest keeps party on tenterhooks

Rumours of Jagan Reddy's arrest keeps party on tenterhooks

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

The CBI is looking for an approver in the disproportionate assets case against the YSR Congress chief to make the case stronger. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

What could be the motive behind 4 low-intensity blasts?

What could be the motive behind 4 low-intensity blasts?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

The four low-intensity explosions Wednesday evening in the busy Junglee Maharaj Road area in Pune that injured one person are the second such incident in Pune since the 2010 German bakery blast. Vicky Nanjappa find out if the blasts were just to create a scare, or something else.

Religious divide cause for recurring attacks in Mangalore

Religious divide cause for recurring attacks in Mangalore

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

People who were earlier involved in religious clashes in the city are now playing the role of moral police, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Why the Assam situation needs tactful handling

Why the Assam situation needs tactful handling

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

The Assam riots at the Bodo-dominated Kokrajhar have resulted in 45 persons dead and about 2 lakh people displaced. Various reasons have been pointed out for these clashes, which range from illegal immigration and local issues. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

In UP, SP tops list of candidates with criminal record

In UP, SP tops list of candidates with criminal record

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

According to a report by the Uttar Pradesh Election Watch and the Association for Democratic Reforms, Samajwadi Party tops the list parties fielding tainted candidates. Vicky Nanjappa reports

K'taka: Drought, indebtedness drive farmers to suicide

K'taka: Drought, indebtedness drive farmers to suicide

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Karnataka's average rainfall this year has just been 191 mm this year instead of the normal 336 mm, statistics have shown. A majority of farmers, who are worst-hit by this deficiency, have been running helter skelter to make ends meet. Others, have resorted to taking their own lives. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Damning revelations of CAG's illegal mining report

Damning revelations of CAG's illegal mining report

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Vicky Nanjappa accessed the CAG report on illegal mining in Karnataka and finds out that the in the face of losses worth thousands of crores, the state administration had only been able to recover just Rs 7.22 crore

23 per cent candidates in Goa polls have criminal records

23 per cent candidates in Goa polls have criminal records

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

Out of the 129 candidates contesting the Goa assembly elections, 30 candidates or 23 per cent declared criminal cases. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

'We weren't told her death was the result of a hoax call'

'We weren't told her death was the result of a hoax call'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2012

Vicky Nanjappa talks to the family of 46-year-old nurse Jacintha Saldanah, who was found dead in her hospital quarters in central London

Mumbai airport, Gujarat on high alert

Mumbai airport, Gujarat on high alert

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

The security at the Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji airport and across Guajrat has been tightened in view of an alert sent by central agencies, reports Vicky Nanjappa.