All stories by VICKY NANJAPPA
'Seeking ban on mobiles to avoid rape is a no-brainer'
Rediff.com13 Jul 2014Karnataka legislative standing committee's recommendation seeking a ban on mobile phones to prevent rapes finds few takers, including state Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
Why Pune's low-intensity blast should not be ignored
Rediff.com11 Jul 2014Thursday's low-intensity blast in Pune should not be taken lightly for several reasons, Intelligence Bureau sources tell Vicky Nanjappa
ISIS's rise gives a boost to Wahhabism in India
Rediff.com7 Jul 2014According to an IB report, preachers of the extreme Wahhabism form of Islam are trying to take over madrasas and masjids, which is a cause of deep concern, says Vicky Nanjappa
Go back to Iraq for work? NO WAY, say nurses
Rediff.com5 Jul 2014Vicky Nanjappa speaks to some of the forty-six nurses who were held captive by Sunni militant group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria militants in Iraq, and finds that none of them expected to get out of there safe
ISIS militants warn families against contacting nurses
Rediff.com4 Jul 2014Anxious families of the nurses under captivity are scared to phone their daughters after being threatened. Vicky Nanjappa reports
World's best bomb maker is looking to strike back
Rediff.com3 Jul 2014'Underwear bomb' creator Ibrahim Hassan al-Asiri, perhaps the best bomb maker in the world, has been the most high-profile recruit of the Islamic State. And the ability of his bombs to go unchecked through the most stringent security setups has left the US and UK very worried. Vicky Nanjappa reports.
Was arrested IM operative Zahid Hussain trying to regroup forces?
Rediff.com3 Jul 2014Zahid Hussain has been instrumental for the Indian Mujahideen for making a come back after being beaten down by security agencies. Vicky Nanjappa reports
'JuD used charity money to fund Mumbai 26/11 attacks'
Rediff.com1 Jul 2014The Jamaat-ud-Dawa not only collected funds for charity and diverted it to the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, but also helped the outfit legitimise money collected through extortion, counterfeiting, smuggling and animal skin trade. Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com reports
'Tougher laws needed to fight growing menace of terrorism'
Rediff.com30 Jun 2014KG Balakrishnan, former Chief Justice of India and Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, in an interview with Vicky Nanjappa emphasizes the need of stringent laws to tackle terrorism and explains why diplomacy with other countries is a must to fight this growing menace.
Why Shia Hazaras are fleeing Pakistan
Rediff.com30 Jun 2014Civilian and military security forces deployed in Balochistan have done little to investigate attacks on Hazara or take steps to prevent the next attack, says a Human Rights Watch report.
How Dawood legally carries out illegal activities
Rediff.com27 Jun 2014The Intelligence Bureau has alerted Centre about Dawood Ibrahim-led D Company's 'legal' foray into the ship breaking industry which the latter used as a disguise to carry out not just arms and narcotics smuggling but also to sneak in terrorists from across the border. Vicky Nanjappa reports.
US ban on Jamaat-ud-Dawa is a huge blow to Pakistan
Rediff.com27 Jun 2014The recent sanctions imposed by the US on Lashkar front organisation Jamaat-ud-Dawa completely expose Pakistan that has consistently maintained that JuD is a charity organisation. The ban will also limit the donations to JuD, a major chunk of which is pumped into terror funds. Vicky Nanjappa reports.
IB redflags entry of Wahhabi preachers into India
Rediff.com26 Jun 2014An IB report says some 25,000 preachers of the extreme Wahhabi form of Islam came to India last year as visitors, reports Vicky Nanjappa.
In 2013, political parties received Rs 11.14 crore from anonymous donors
Rediff.com25 Jun 2014As per the law, political parties are to declare a list of their political donors. However, as per the latest report, political parties continue to enjoy donations without providing their names or addresses, reports Vicky Nanjappa
Does govt rely heavily on IB report for appointments?
Rediff.com25 Jun 2014The National Democratic Alliance government relies very heavily on information put out by the Intelligence Bureau, which led to the controversy over the appointment of senior advocate Gopal Subramaniam and Raghu Raman, former CEO of NATGRID.
What does ISIS want from the Indian hostages?
Rediff.com25 Jun 2014The Al Qaeda-inspired Islamic State of Iraq and Syria has not demanded ransom nor has it shown any inclination to negotiate. Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com reports
Why was the British academic denied entry into India?
Rediff.com24 Jun 2014On June 8, an academic from Britain was turned away at the Hyderabad airport by the Indian immigration authorities. She was told that she would not be denied entry into India, and if she wished to do so, she could re-apply in 2016.
How duped Indian labourers end up in Iraq
Rediff.com20 Jun 2014The kidnapping of 40 Indian workers from Mosul town of strife-torn Iraq should be a lesson to those who rely on fraudulent agents to find them jobs in the Gulf countries, says Vicky Nanjappa
'Soon my daughter in Iraq will lose all contact with us'
Rediff.com18 Jun 2014Many nurses hailing from Kerala are stranded in conflict-torn Iraq. Their families reveal their horror stories to Vicky Nanjappa.
In row with Modi sarkar, governors have SC verdict in their favour
Rediff.com18 Jun 2014Amid the growing row between the government and governors, Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa recalls a landmark judgment by the Supreme Court that favours the latter.