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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

How Indian workers end up on death row in Saudi Arabia

How Indian workers end up on death row in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

Hostile work conditions and abusive employers are provoking some immigrant workers in Saudi Arabia to commit suicide or attack their employers. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Why regional parties are a NO-GO in Karnataka

Why regional parties are a NO-GO in Karnataka

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

Vicky Nanjappa analyses why regional parties have always failed to lure the voters in Kartnataka.

Dawood moved back to Pak days before 1993 blasts verdict

Dawood moved back to Pak days before 1993 blasts verdict

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

Fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, who was named by the Supreme Court as one of the main conspirators in the 1993 Mumbai blasts, was moved back into his pad in Lahore a few days before the verdict, sources in the intelligence agencies tell Rediff.com's 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.

Naxal menace: Force of 23,000 operating across country

Naxal menace: Force of 23,000 operating across country

Rediff.com29 May 2013

The home ministry has said the Naxals are spreading to states like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala in an attempt to set up a base in South India. Vicky Nanjappa reports

'Hate speeches won't make Owaisi a hero of Muslims'

'Hate speeches won't make Owaisi a hero of Muslims'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

In an interview with rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa, Editor in chief of the popular Urdu daily, Siasat, Zahid Ali Khan, says that the speech was a desperate attempt to garner Muslim votes.

India is at war, but doesn't seem to know it!

India is at war, but doesn't seem to know it!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

The Indian government has never bothered to formulate a coherent national policy on cyber war, reports Vicky Nanjappa

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

Govt to launch plastic notes to counter fake currency

Govt to launch plastic notes to counter fake currency

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

With the introduction of polymer notes, the government aims at ending the menace of counterfeit currency in the next five years, reports Vicky Nanjappa

'Incorrect to say no unity between Centre and state'

'Incorrect to say no unity between Centre and state'

Rediff.com27 May 2013

No misunderstanding between the state police and the central agencies. Each one is working in tandem to solve the problem, says DGP Ram Niwas

Naxal attack: Standard operating procedure not followed

Naxal attack: Standard operating procedure not followed

Rediff.com26 May 2013

Security experts say there has been complacency in handling the Naxal issue since the number of attacks has gone down over the years. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Imam prays for Kasab in Kerala mosque; IB probe on

Imam prays for Kasab in Kerala mosque; IB probe on

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

The Intelligence Bureau is probing a case involving a prayer meeting for Ajmal Kasab conducted by an imam at a mosque in Kerala, reports Vicky Nanjappa

IPL spot-fixing: Money trail leads to South Africa, London

IPL spot-fixing: Money trail leads to South Africa, London

Rediff.com24 May 2013

Enforcement Directorate has a tough task on hand as the source of betting money is diverse, reports Vicky Nanjappa

India faces real threat of biological warfare

India faces real threat of biological warfare

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

There is a plausible threat of bio weapons being used against India by non state actors, reports Vicky Nanjappa

What is chemical castration? Will it STOP rape?

What is chemical castration? Will it STOP rape?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

Vicky Nanjappa reports on the effectiveness of chemical castration as a deterrent for sexual assault on women

Gangrape victim's dying declaration most crucial

Gangrape victim's dying declaration most crucial

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

The dying declaration in the Delhi gangrape case will be of utmost importance when the police go ahead and file the chargesheet. The police will, however, need to be extremely careful while relying heavily on the dying declaration and various factors will need to be taken into consideration before making it their main point of argument before the court, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

'In Tihar nothing happens without authorities' knowledge'

'In Tihar nothing happens without authorities' knowledge'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

'Ram Singh was under suicide watch and such prisoners are never left alone. It is impossible for him to have committed suicide,' Professor S A R Geelani, who spent several years in Tihar Jail, tells Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa.

BKI spreads its terror net in Germany, UK, Canada

BKI spreads its terror net in Germany, UK, Canada

Rediff.com26 Dec 2012

Since the BKI's activities within India have tapered down, the outfit is trying to re-group by looking for sympathisers and donors outside India, says Vicky Nanjappa

A Nano for the Mother Teresa of Bengaluru

A Nano for the Mother Teresa of Bengaluru

Rediff.com26 Dec 2012

A 75-year-old nun in Bengaluru brings those neglected by the stigma of leprosy back into mainstream society. 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.

57 criminals, 134 crorepatis in 2012 Guj assembly

57 criminals, 134 crorepatis in 2012 Guj assembly

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

There are 57 members with criminal background, one with even charges of rape, and 134 crorepatis (74 per cent) in the newly-elected Gujarat assembly, according to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms, a non-political group aiming at governmental and electoral reforms. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Confirmed! Maldives is a jihadi launchpad

Confirmed! Maldives is a jihadi launchpad

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

This island nation has become a launching pad for Jihadis, and this creates a lot of problems for the security agencies across the world. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Intel leak: IB discusses ways to counter fake calls

Intel leak: IB discusses ways to counter fake calls

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

The case of an NSG officer giving out vital information to the ISI has got the Intelligence Bureau thinking of reforms to avoid such embarrassing occurrences, reports Vicky Nanjappa

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."

NIA to probe Manzar Imam's role in Kerala terror camp

NIA to probe Manzar Imam's role in Kerala terror camp

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Terror suspect Manzar Imam Mohammad is said to have been involved in setting up training camps for the banned Students Islamic Movement of India. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Vindictive politics is not my cup of tea: Siddaramaiah

Vindictive politics is not my cup of tea: Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com13 May 2013

In an interview with rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah says that the state will see a lot of change. "I am here to do my work and put the state back on track," he says.

'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.

61 pc Nagaland MLAs crorepatis; 6 criminal Tripura MLAs

61 pc Nagaland MLAs crorepatis; 6 criminal Tripura MLAs

Rediff.com2 Mar 2013

Statistics from the Association for Democratic Reforms analysis of the newly-elected legislative assemblies in Nagaland and Tripura indicate that there are 36 and 8 crorepatis respectively in both the Houses. Vicky Nanjappa reports:

TDP turnaround: Naidu in favour of Telangana statehood

TDP turnaround: Naidu in favour of Telangana statehood

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

With his position in the Andhra Rayalaseema belt slipping to number three, Chandrababu Naidu has realised that the best issue to capitalise on would be Telangana, reports Vicky Nanjappa

Why a better show is NOT good news for JD-S

Why a better show is NOT good news for JD-S

Rediff.com8 May 2013

Despite improving its tally by 12 seats in Karnataka, the poll verdict indicates that the Janata Dal-Secular will have to stay out of power for the next five years. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Why Pakistan will never nail Hafiz Saeed

Why Pakistan will never nail Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

Indian investigators say that for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence the 26/11 mastermind is a friend who furthers their policy against India. 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.

Rise of Yasin Bhatkal: From businessman to IM leader

Rise of Yasin Bhatkal: From businessman to IM leader

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

A dossier on the terrorist, who regrouped the Indian Mujahideen, reveals that investigators have announced a bounty of Rs 15 lakh on any informationon him, Vicky Nanjappa reports

HC to hear petition on constitutional validity of NIA

HC to hear petition on constitutional validity of NIA

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

The petition filed by Malegaon blast accused Sadhvi Pragya Singh questions how the NIA can probe cases when law and order is the exclusive subject of the state government. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Modi's charm re-ignites BJP's hopes in Karnataka

Modi's charm re-ignites BJP's hopes in Karnataka

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Vicky Nanjappa reports on how Narendra Modi has not just managed to draw the crowd in Karnataka but improved the BJP's chances in the state

Karnataka: One election, so many predictions

Karnataka: One election, so many predictions

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

There are lots of predictions ahead of the Karnataka elections as to who the winner on May 5 would be, says Vicky Nanjappa.

Mangalore: BJP confident Modi will beat Sonia squarely

Mangalore: BJP confident Modi will beat Sonia squarely

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

The BJP wants to ensure that the Mangalore rally is a show of strength, especially after a poor turn out for Sonia Gandhi's rally, reports Vicky Nanjappa