News for 'Vicky Nanjappa'

Bihar upset over K'taka's top-secret anti-terror op

Bihar upset over K'taka's top-secret anti-terror op

Rediff.com9 May 2012

The arrest of Kafeel Akthar, an alleged Indian Mujahideen operative, by the Karnataka police in Bihar has broken into a full-fledged war between the two states, reports Vicky Nanjappa

IM shifting focus from blasts to assassinations?

IM shifting focus from blasts to assassinations?

Rediff.com8 May 2012

From explosions to assassinations -- this is something that has been revealed during the interrogation of various Indian Mujahideen operatives who have been arrested over the past couple of months. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Afzal's family seeks body, but there are rules to follow

Afzal's family seeks body, but there are rules to follow

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

Afzal Guru's family is well within its right to seek his body, but the model prison manual prescribes clauses that need to be taken into account before the request is considered, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Precedent prevails over law in case of mercy petitions

Precedent prevails over law in case of mercy petitions

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

While convicts can move a petition challenging the delay in deciding a mercy petition, the court can only seek an explanation; it cannot direct the President to fix a time frame, reports Vicky Nanjappa

In Shikaripura, voters love 'serial weeper' Yeddyurappa

In Shikaripura, voters love 'serial weeper' Yeddyurappa

Rediff.com27 Apr 2013

Many well wishers of Yeddyurappa are still hopeful that he will go back to the BJP fold, says Vicky Nanjappa

Fake accounts+middlemen+illegal funds: The unholy trinity

Fake accounts+middlemen+illegal funds: The unholy trinity

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

Terrorist groups and drug mafias often use middlemen, who open several accounts in a bank under a number of assumed identities, says Vicky Nanjappa

The riches to rags story of Bellary

The riches to rags story of Bellary

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Vicky Nanjappa reports on the sharp economic differences that prevail in Bellary despite its riches and resources

Nobody can challenge H D Kumaraswamy here!

Nobody can challenge H D Kumaraswamy here!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Vicky Nanjappa travels to Janata Dal-Secular leader H D Kumaraswamy's constituency, Ramnagar to assess the mood of the voters there

Why India should worry about 'terror hub' Maldives

Why India should worry about 'terror hub' Maldives

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

After the 2007 Male bombings, the idyllic islands in Maldives have transformed in a hotbed of terror and the emergence of hardline Islam in the country has given India every reason to worry. Vicky Nanjappa reports

BJP, Congress divvy up Mangalore on religious lines

BJP, Congress divvy up Mangalore on religious lines

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

The coastal city of Mangalore is turning into a major battleground between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress for the forthcoming state election.

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.

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

How ISIS is attracting Muslim youths through online merchandise

How ISIS is attracting Muslim youths through online merchandise

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

The arrest of two men by the Tamil Nadu police for sporting and distributing Islamic State of Iraq and Syria T-shirts is just a reminder of how deeply the Iraq and Syria based terrorist organisation has penetrated into India, says Vicky Nanjappa

Weird superstitions of Karnataka politicians

Weird superstitions of Karnataka politicians

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

The strange practices that politicians adopt before they file their nomination papers

India hopes to get access to Headley's estranged wife

India hopes to get access to Headley's estranged wife

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

Currently in Morocco, David Headley's estranged wife Faiza Outalha accompanied him as he surveyed targets for the 26/11 attacks. She visited Pakistan after her India visit. Vicky Nanjappa reports

'Headley's plea to live the American life laughable'

'Headley's plea to live the American life laughable'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

An NIA official, who was part of the team that interrogated David Headley in FBI custody, tells Vicky Nanjappa that the Pakistani-American terrorist was beaming with pride each time they asked him about his association with the Lashkar and also his role in the 26/11 attacks.

K'taka: Yeddy to lead statewide stir against guv

K'taka: Yeddy to lead statewide stir against guv

Rediff.com19 May 2011

With Karnataka Governor H R Bhardwaj refusing to take any decision on the convening of the Karnataka legislative assembly session, Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa has decided to up the ante by holding protests across the state.

Snowden fallout: Predictions for Internet users in 2014

Snowden fallout: Predictions for Internet users in 2014

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Fallout of revelations made by NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has been huge, says Vicky Nanjappa.

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

Seemandhra leaders dejected over bifurcation of AP

Seemandhra leaders dejected over bifurcation of AP

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

The leaders from Andhra Pradesh and Rayalseema are making a last ditch attempt to thwart the formation of Telagana, which is expected to be announced on January 27. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Govt is selling guns to MPs facing murder charges!

Govt is selling guns to MPs facing murder charges!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Between 1987 and 2012, 756 guns that have been given to MPs and VIPs across India. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Decoding Akbarrudin Owaisi and his hate speech

Decoding Akbarrudin Owaisi and his hate speech

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

The Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen legislator, who has been accused of sedition, is being questioned on his childhood days, the films he likes, the books he reads as he undergoes a personality test in prison. Police officials and psychiatrists are on the job. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Can Arvind Kejriwal check-mate Narendra Modi?

Can Arvind Kejriwal check-mate Narendra Modi?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

With his new party making a spectacular debut in the Delhi assembly elections, and the non-sectarian nature of his voter base, the question is naturally being asked: Does Arvind Kejriwal have it in him to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate, no less?

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

'Terrorists don't have the air power to counter the IAF'

'Terrorists don't have the air power to counter the IAF'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

'We have not got into a one-on-one with the terrorists. But there is no assurance they won't resort to launching a shoulder or vehicle fired missile. The probability is very low, but the threat exists,' Air Marshal P K Barbora (retd) tells Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com

Pressure groups hold meetings on Telangana issue

Pressure groups hold meetings on Telangana issue

Rediff.com12 Jan 2013

Two groups -- one for a separate state of Telangana and the other for a united Andhra Pradesh -- are holding meetings in New Delhi and Lucknow to urge the government to rule in its favour. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Killing of jawans: Pakistan has bigger infiltration plans

Killing of jawans: Pakistan has bigger infiltration plans

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

At least 10,000 mujahideens are waiting to cross over into India and wage war of terror. Vicky Nanjappa reports

World Wide Web is ISIS's favourite playground

World Wide Web is ISIS's favourite playground

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

The World Wide Web is being effectively harnessed by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and his Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant to recruit fresh blood in its ranks.

I don't want to live in this sinful country: Indian ISIS recruit

I don't want to live in this sinful country: Indian ISIS recruit

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

18 young Indian men from Kerala, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu are fighting for the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant.

ISIS sympathisers to strike Mumbai during Ramzan?

ISIS sympathisers to strike Mumbai during Ramzan?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

The Mumbai Commissioner of Police has sent out a letter to all Crime Branch units asking them to be on alert during Ramzan. Vicky Nanjappa reports

What to expect from amendment to rape law in 2013

What to expect from amendment to rape law in 2013

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde has sought suggestions from political parties to give more teeth to the existing laws on rape. However sources point out that along with enhancing rape laws there is a proposal to better the police reforms. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Review of crucial rape-murder verdict sought before SC

Review of crucial rape-murder verdict sought before SC

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

A review of a very crucial verdict concerning rape and murder is being sought before the Supreme Court. Senior Advocate, Pramila Nesargi will petition the Chief Justice of India seeking a review of the Rameshbhai Chandubhai Rathod vs State Of Gujarat verdict, in which there were concurrent views on death sentence and finally a lifer was handed out after the matter was referred to a larger bench of the court. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

System was unhappy with my acquittal: Parl attack accused

System was unhappy with my acquittal: Parl attack accused

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

Alleged Samjhauta express bomber Rajendra Chaudhary has 'confessed' that it was he who fired at S A R Geelani, who was acquitted in the Parliament attack case in 2001. But Geelani alleges that Chaudhary was just a pawn and says that the system was behind it, since there were many others who were unhappy with his acquittal. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

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.

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

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.

46 Indian nurses in ISIS captivity in Iraq, families say 2 hurt

46 Indian nurses in ISIS captivity in Iraq, families say 2 hurt

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The families of nurses stranded in war-torn Iraq hint that they have been moved to Mosul; New Delhi says it's in touch with the nurses. 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