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Gas pricing issue: Congressman wants CBI probe on Moily's role

Gas pricing issue: Congressman wants CBI probe on Moily's role

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Anjanappa, chief of the Chikkaballapur unit of the party, has alleged that several crores of rupees were involved in the alleged scam and hence a probe had to be initiated.

What the Intelligence Bureau told Rajnath about Dawood

What the Intelligence Bureau told Rajnath about Dawood

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Terrorism, Kashmir and funding of non-profit organsinations dominate Home Minister Rajnath Singh's first IB briefing. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Explosives found in Varanasi were to be used to carry out blasts

Explosives found in Varanasi were to be used to carry out blasts

Rediff.com15 Jun 2014

Initial investigations reveal that the 145 kilos of ammonium nitrate that were seized by the cops on Saturday were just a sign of things to come. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Notices to be sent to 105 NGOs for diverting funds

Notices to be sent to 105 NGOs for diverting funds

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

After an Intelligence Bureau report warning the PMO against non-profit bodies, the home ministry is likely to order an SIT probe into their functioning, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

What are Indian Mujahideen operatives doing in Afghanistan?

What are Indian Mujahideen operatives doing in Afghanistan?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

The Indian Mujhaideen does not want to be an India centric outfit anymore and is keen on joining forces with the Taliban and Al Qaeda. Vicky Najappa/Rediff.com reports

In 2011, NGOs in India received Rs 10,334 crore from overseas

In 2011, NGOs in India received Rs 10,334 crore from overseas

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Who are the NGOs in India with maximum funding in India? Which are the countries funding them? How many NGOs are registered under the law? Vicky Nanjappa finds out.

Karachi attack, latest sign that ISI is losing control

Karachi attack, latest sign that ISI is losing control

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

The attacks on Karachi airport and the Airport Security Force camp are growing signs how Pakistan's home-made monster, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, is growing stronger and is no longer under the tight grip of the Inter-Services-Intelligence, its godfather. Vicky Nanjappa reports how these attacks are just the beginning and there are many more to come.

Why Andhra and Telangana are not off to a good start

Why Andhra and Telangana are not off to a good start

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Even though Chandrababu Naidu and K Chandrasekhar Rao have been sworn in as the new CMs, the allocation of IAS officers has not been finalised, owing to which files are not being passed. This has affected governance, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

IB alerts government over 'mischievous' NGOs

IB alerts government over 'mischievous' NGOs

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Many out of the total 85,000 NGOs operating in the country are using foreign funds to indulge into a lot of mischievous activities to hamper social and economic development, the Intelligence Bureau has alerted the Union home ministry in a report. From stage-managing protests to furthering conversion and money laundering, the problem at hand is huge, intelligence inputs point out. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

SIMI has found a novel way to fund its terror operations

SIMI has found a novel way to fund its terror operations

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Serious lack of funds to carry out its operation has forced the Students Islamic Movement of India and the Indian Mujahideen to adopt a method that was earlier forbidden. Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com reports

Chandrababu Naidu to be sworn-in as Andhra CM today

Chandrababu Naidu to be sworn-in as Andhra CM today

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu will be sworn-in as the first chief minister of Andhra Pradesh state at a grand event at 7.27 pm on Sunday.

NIA thwarts major attacks, recovers 16 live bombs near Ranchi

NIA thwarts major attacks, recovers 16 live bombs near Ranchi

Rediff.com7 Jun 2014

Continuing their investigation into the blasts ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in Patna last October, the National Investigating Agency on Saturday recovered 16 live bombs from the Sithio village near Ranchi, Jharkhand.

'Kerala child trafficking racket active since past decade'

'Kerala child trafficking racket active since past decade'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Vicky Nanjappa reports on the interrogation report of Shakeel Ahmed, a middleman who was arrested recently in the Kerala child trafficking case in which over 500 children were rescued.

Chennai train blasts probe still in the dark

Chennai train blasts probe still in the dark

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

More than a month on, investigators are yet to make a breakthrough in the Chennai train blasts case. The latest probe angle surrounding SIMI's Haider Ali isn't very definitive as well, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Modi sarkar eyes complete makeover of anti-terror database

Modi sarkar eyes complete makeover of anti-terror database

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Sources within the Home Ministry say the NATGRID, an intelligence database, might undergo a complete overhaul so as to ensure better coordination between the security agencies, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

How Modi sarkar can bring Dawood back to India

How Modi sarkar can bring Dawood back to India

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Even though Dawood Ibrahim is under the protection of Pakistan's ISI, the Indian government can bring the underworld don back to India using diplomacy and back channels, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Kerala's 'orphan industry' sells kids in the Gulf

Kerala's 'orphan industry' sells kids in the Gulf

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

The trafficking of 589 children to shelter homes in Kerala has exposed a deep-rooted racket. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Will Kharge be an effective leader of opposition in Parliament?

Will Kharge be an effective leader of opposition in Parliament?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Mallikarjun Kharge may be a respected politician and a loyal Congressman, but he is not a great orator nor does he have exceptional debating skills. Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com reports

Naidu invites KCR for his swearing-in

Naidu invites KCR for his swearing-in

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Andhra Pradesh chief minister-elect Chandrababu Naidu has personally invited Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao for his swearingp-in ceremony on June 8, although the TRS chief didn't invite Naidu for his oath taking ceremony on Monday.

How Polavaram project displaced over 2 lakh people

How Polavaram project displaced over 2 lakh people

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

Around 2.7 lakh people who went to sleep in Telangana woke up in Seemandhra on Monday morning. The residents of 337 villages situated in the Paloncha and Bhadrachalam areas in Khammam have now become part of Andhra Pradesh with the formation of Telangana.

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