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Indian Mujahideen helped Headley, Rana

Indian Mujahideen helped Headley, Rana

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

Investigators told rediff.com that more than two people within the Indian Mujahideen provided logistical support to David Headley and his accomplice Tahawwur Rana to survey the targets that were attacked during 26/11.

Is Lashkar commander Lakhvi enjoying prison stay?

Is Lashkar commander Lakhvi enjoying prison stay?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

Lakhvi is a top-ranking prisoner in Pakistan. It does not appear as though he is in judicial custody, but looks like he is living a normal life. Vicky Nanjappa reports

I'm not here to replace Jagan: Y S Sharmila Reddy

I'm not here to replace Jagan: Y S Sharmila Reddy

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

Many in the rallies Y S Sharmila Reddy has been addressing feel that she would be a better chief ministerial candidate than her mother in case Jaganmohan Reddy is not out of jail, reports Vicky Nanjappa

Muthalik on porngate: 50 pc of BJP are people with low morals

Muthalik on porngate: 50 pc of BJP are people with low morals

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

In an interview with Vicky Nanjappa, Ram Sene chief Pramod Muthalik breaks his silence on the porngate that rocked the Karnataka assembly and has left the Bharatiya Janata Party red-faced.

'Lashkar poses the greatest danger to India'

'Lashkar poses the greatest danger to India'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

'Lashkar clearly poses the greatest danger to India,' says Stephen Tankel, author of a book on the Lashkar-e-Tayiba.

Drug trade at India, Pak border being used to fund terror

Drug trade at India, Pak border being used to fund terror

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

Rajasthan has become a major landing point from where drugs are distributed to the rest of the country. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Why Shobha could be Yeddyurappa's nemesis

Why Shobha could be Yeddyurappa's nemesis

Rediff.com6 Nov 2009

Yeddyurappa will have to take one of the hardest decisions of his political career when he drops Shobha from the ministry in order to save his chair.

The changing faces of terror in Pakistan

The changing faces of terror in Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

While the list of terrorists India wants has not changed much over the past two years, there has been a change in the terror hierarchy in Pakistan as key terrorists don new roles.

'Terrorists had military precision'

'Terrorists had military precision'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

'The manner in which the terrorists moved around the targets it looked as though they had visited the places earlier.' Former NSG chief J K Dutt discusses the 26/11 operation.

Are pirates helping terrorists target India?

Are pirates helping terrorists target India?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

The National Investigation Agency is probing the sinister link between terrorists and pirates, reports Vicky Nanjappa

NCRB stats show more married men committing suicide

NCRB stats show more married men committing suicide

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

A report by the National Crime Record Bureau states that in the year 2010, 168 men ended their lives everyday. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Why many Muslim youngsters are maintaining a diary

Why many Muslim youngsters are maintaining a diary

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

In an interview with rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa, Trideep Pais says that most of the youngsters he has dealt with have started carrying a diary in which they write down what they do through the day so that it can be used as an alibi if they get into trouble with the police.

$1.5 trillion stashed away! What India plans to do

$1.5 trillion stashed away! What India plans to do

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

Experts feel that this exercise would not be of much help as many facts are already known.

13/7 blasts: Has the ATS REALLY cracked the case?

13/7 blasts: Has the ATS REALLY cracked the case?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

There may be a lot of confusion over the arrest of Naqqi Ahmed Washi Ahmed Shaikh in connection with the 13/7 Mumbai blasts, and it would be a while before this issue has some clarity. However, the biggest setback in all this is for the Intelligence Bureau, because this man was an informer for them. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Dossier: The terror tale of Indian Mujahideen

Dossier: The terror tale of Indian Mujahideen

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Vicky Nanjappa analyses the latest dossier on the Indian Mujahideen which chalks out the exact manner in which the notorious home-grown terror outfit is operating.

NIA alone can't be blamed for its dismal performance

NIA alone can't be blamed for its dismal performance

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Although three years have gone by since the National Investigation Agency was formed, the report card for India's premier agency probing cases of terror does not look all that good. But the bigger question that we must ask is whether the agency has been allowed to function in a manner that it ought to have, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Breakthrough soon, hope people of Telangana

Breakthrough soon, hope people of Telangana

Rediff.com9 Oct 2011

Another day of consultations on the Telangana issue and yet no decision. However, the mood in the region is upbeat and each one thinks that the Congress has buckled and would give out a positive announcement soon, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Why IM chose sleepy Udupi to set up its terror base

Why IM chose sleepy Udupi to set up its terror base

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

When the Indian Mujahideen first made its appearance on the Indian stage in early 2008, the Delhi police came hunting for leads in the coastal town of Udupi in Karnataka. And they did go back with some clues. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Obama visit: Terrorists may strike, grab hostages

Obama visit: Terrorists may strike, grab hostages

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

The Intelligence Bureau has picked up at least 18 alerts ahead of President Obama's visit. IB sources say six of these alerts are specific in nature.

'Introducing religion in school syllabus is UNTHINKABLE'

'Introducing religion in school syllabus is UNTHINKABLE'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka appears to be readying itself for a big fight, and this time it is over the Bhagavad Gita. A statement by Karnataka Chief Minister D Sadananda Gowda, in which he said that the government was considering introducing the Gita in primary and secondary standards in school has drawn appreciation as well as flak in the state. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Father of 26/11 martyr begins epic cycle journey

Father of 26/11 martyr begins epic cycle journey

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

In the run up to the second anniversary of the horrific Mumbai terror attacks of November 26, the father of National Security Guard commando Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who died battling terrorists at the Taj Mahal hotel, has begun a nearly 2000-km journey from Delhi to Mumbai to pay homage to the 26/11 martyrs. Vicky Nanjappa meets the man

Ex-army man bares ISI role in fake currency racket

Ex-army man bares ISI role in fake currency racket

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

Vicky Nanjappa digs a bit deeper to unearth a few more angles in the fake currency menace creating havoc in India.

Yeddyurappa's sole agenda: Finish off BJP in Karnataka

Yeddyurappa's sole agenda: Finish off BJP in Karnataka

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

Vicky Nanjappa reports on the game plan of B S Yeddyurappa who is set to part ways with the Bharatiya Janata Party and float his own party on December 10

Is Lashkar training women for suicide bombings in India?

Is Lashkar training women for suicide bombings in India?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

According to a military intelligence report, it appears that the Lashkar-e-Tayiba is readying itself to carry out an all-women attack in India. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Telangana farmers: Bearing the brunt for a new state

Telangana farmers: Bearing the brunt for a new state

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

At the outset, the battle for Telangana seems like a grand protest bringing the entire region to a standstill. In the days to come, there will be more such protests and normal life will continue to be disrupted and it does not appear that neither the activists nor the government is ready to buckle down. However, in the midst of all this, it is the farmers who are bearing the brunt of this agitation. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Beyond home turf lies YSR Cong padyatra's real test

Beyond home turf lies YSR Cong padyatra's real test

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

Although the ongoing padayatra of YSR Congress Party led by Sharmila in the absence of party chief Jaganmohan Reddy has managed to attract huge crowds in Kadapa, the real challenge for her and her party will begin once the padayatra steps out of the home turf, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

'Yeddy's blackmail continues, he has not quit BJP'

'Yeddy's blackmail continues, he has not quit BJP'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

'One should not forget that a party does not run because of a single individual. It runs on the collective effort of many; and not only Yeddyurappa, but a lot of other people have put in their efforts to build the party,' former Karnataka chief minister D Sadananda Gowda tells Vicky Nanjappa

How India plans to fight the menace of cyber crime

How India plans to fight the menace of cyber crime

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Many experts feel that it was time the private sector was roped in to fight this battle as the number of cases appear to be going up each day.

How ISI masterminds fake currency racket

How ISI masterminds fake currency racket

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

Vicky Nanjappa reveals how thieves working for Pakistan's ISI stole the template for Rs 500 and 1,000 currency notes, to improve the quality of fake currency being printed across the border.

Lashkar may target US next, ISI worried

Lashkar may target US next, ISI worried

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

Terror outfit Lashkar-e-Tayiba has been trying for some time to let its partner Harkat-ul-Jihadi carry out subversive operations in India, as it wants to concentrate on staging a major strike in the United States. Lashkar is actively patronised by Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence. After the 26/11 terror strikes, several Lashkar cadres wanted to cross over to Afghanistan and plan a strike in the US. But the ISI turned down this plan.

Afzal Guru awaits his fate, Azhar plots next attack

Afzal Guru awaits his fate, Azhar plots next attack

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

Indian authorities may claim that they have completed their probe in this case successfully, but the main accused has evaded arrest so far, points out Vicky Nanjappa

Too late for a compromise:  Waqf lawyer Jilani

Too late for a compromise: Waqf lawyer Jilani

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

In the aftermath of the Supreme Court's decision to stay the Allahabad High Court final judgement on the Babri Masjid title suit, rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa spoke to Jafaryab Jilani, the lawyer who is representing the Muslim organistaions in this litigation.

Is General M Murad behind 13/7 Mumbai blasts?

Is General M Murad behind 13/7 Mumbai blasts?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

IB intercepts reveal that Pakistan's ISI continues to be actively involved in training the Lashkar-e-Tayiba cadres. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

'Forming Telangana is the only option now'

'Forming Telangana is the only option now'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2011

In an interview with rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa, Kalvakuntla Taraka Rama Rao, TRS legislator and the son of party chief K Chandrashekhar Rao, outlines the party's future course of action.

Another BLOW for India in its bid to get Dawood

Another BLOW for India in its bid to get Dawood

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

Underworld don and 1993 Mumbai blasts mastermind Dawood Ibrahim is too precious for Pakistan to let go. And the recent statement by former US ambassador Robert Blackwill further dampens India's efforts to get Islamabad to hand him over, reports Vicky Nanjappa

Greatest challenge to India's maritime security: Boredom!

Greatest challenge to India's maritime security: Boredom!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

While maritime security continues to be one of India's biggest headaches, the de-motivation and fatigue that has set in the officers with the duty to man the coasts leading to lack of coordination with fishermen, are making matters worse. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Why counterfeit notes look more authentic today

Why counterfeit notes look more authentic today

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

Sources say that there has been a lot of difference between the fake currency that used to be printed a year ago and what is available now, following the leak of the design. Investigations have revealed that the design may have been compromised through a D-company link, which is completely in charge of circulating fake currency in India.

ISI still working on 'Karachi Project' to attack India

ISI still working on 'Karachi Project' to attack India

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

Ever since Headley was arrested in US, there has been a lot of talk regarding the Karachi Project, considered to be one of the most ambitious projects staged by the ISI where it plans to combine Pakistani forces and home-grown terrorists to launch a spate of terror attacks on India, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Are Chinnaswamy and Jama Masjid terror cases interlinked?

Are Chinnaswamy and Jama Masjid terror cases interlinked?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

Were the Chinnaswamy stadium blasts in Bengaluru and the Jama Masjid firing in Delhi in any way connected? It has been ascertained that the terror incidents are inter linked to the extent that it was the Indian Mujahideen which carried out the attack, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

NSG, the forgotten 26/11 heroes: Govt planning downsize?

NSG, the forgotten 26/11 heroes: Govt planning downsize?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

The 26/11 attacks catapulted the National Security Guards to the superhero status. But today, three years after the attack, the Black Cats have become the forgotten heroes. The government is contemplating downsizing the force of 5,000 to 2,500. With most of the commandoes on VVIP duties only a few will be left for combat in case there's a repeat of the Mumbai attacks. Vicky Nanjappa reports