SAISURESH SIVASWAMY And SYED FIRDAUS ASHRAF

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'India will look into hurting the Pakistani army's interest'

'India will look into hurting the Pakistani army's interest'

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2025

'It could be the Pakistan army's commercial interest, tactical or strategic interest or one of their leaders.' 'Even if you send a message that we have attempted to kill one of the Pakistani generals, that itself will serve the purpose.'

'In a way the India-Pakistan war is already on'

'In a way the India-Pakistan war is already on'

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2025

'Pakistan cannot sustain a war with India for more than four days. They are in such dire straits. At best they can sustain war for one week.'

The lone Kashmiri who died saving tourists' lives

The lone Kashmiri who died saving tourists' lives

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2025

Syed Adil Hussain Shah, a 29-year-old Kashmiri pony ride operator, was killed by terrorists in Pahalgam while trying to save tourists from an attack. Shah was the only Kashmiri and Muslim victim of the attack, which saw terrorists demand tourists recite Islamic prayers before shooting them. His brother, Syed Naushad Shah, described Adil as a "righteous" man who ran towards the terrorists to stop them from killing more people. The attack has left a pall of fear over Pahalgam, with tourists fleeing the area and businesses shuttered.

Viral video wrongly identifies Navy officer Narwal, wife

Viral video wrongly identifies Navy officer Narwal, wife

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2025

A viral video on social media showing a couple romancing in Baisaran, Pahalgam, has been falsely attributed to Navy Lieutenant Vinay Narwal and his wife Himanshi. The couple in the video, Yashika Sharma and Ashish Sahrawat, have spoken out against the misuse of their video, expressing their distress over the false claims. The video went viral after the death of Lt. Narwal, who was killed in a terrorist attack in Kashmir in April 2025. Social media users shared the video alongside the photograph of Himanshi sitting next to her husband's body. Yashika and Ashish have condemned the media for circulating the false information and urged people to report the fake video.

'Kashmir had turned peaceful, therefore this attack took place'

'Kashmir had turned peaceful, therefore this attack took place'

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2025

'We in Kashmir will ensure that this kind of incident does not happen again.'

Non-locals will not be allowed to settle in J-K, says TRF

Non-locals will not be allowed to settle in J-K, says TRF

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2025

"More than 85,000 domiciles have been issued to non-locals, creating a pathway for demographic change in Jammu & Kashmir. These non-locals arrive posing as tourists, obtain domiciles, and then begin to act as if they own the land. Consequently, violence will be directed toward those attempting to settle illegally," TRF said in a statement which could not be independently verified by Rediff.

ED summons actor Mahesh Babu in money laundering case

ED summons actor Mahesh Babu in money laundering case

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2025

Actor Mahesh Babu has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case related to realty group Surana group and Sai Surya Developers. The actor is accused of receiving over Rs 5.5 crore for appearing in advertisements for the Surana Group. The ED earlier found illegal transactions worth Rs 100 crore and seized Rs 74.5 lakh in cash during searches at Surana group's affiliated companies. Surana Group is accused of fraud under the guise of real estate ventures and is alleged to have caused financial losses to numerous investors.

'Mobs Love Seeing People Fall'

'Mobs Love Seeing People Fall'

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2025

'I am not 100 percent okay even now. Have to give it my all because many livelihoods depend on my work.'

'BJP Is Setting A Narrative That Gandhis Are Corrupt'

'BJP Is Setting A Narrative That Gandhis Are Corrupt'

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2025

'They want to keep the pot boiling all the time.' 'The BJP wants to set a political narrative that the Gandhis are doing wrong things.'

Woman Brutally Thrashed In Karnataka

Woman Brutally Thrashed In Karnataka

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2025

A 38-year-old married woman was brutally beaten up outside a mosque in Davanagere district in Karnataka by six men after her husband complained to mosque officials about the presence of another man in his house.

'Sikandar Sealed Salman's Fate'

'Sikandar Sealed Salman's Fate'

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2025

'Salman's bad phase is going on for the last five-six years.'

9 Errors In JEE Mains Exam Answers Sparks Outrage

9 Errors In JEE Mains Exam Answers Sparks Outrage

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2025

The National Testing Agency is facing criticism on social media for alleged errors in the answer keys for the JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) Main Session 2, 2025.

Why Was This Bangladesh Model Arrested?

Why Was This Bangladesh Model Arrested?

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2025

Meghna Alam's arrest came soon after she claimed that she had an affair with a married Saudi diplomat posted to Bangladesh, who she blamed for 'trying to silence her with the help of law enforcement agencies'.

UP Horror: Woman Stripped Of Burqa, Beaten

UP Horror: Woman Stripped Of Burqa, Beaten

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2025

A video of a young woman having her burqa removed in Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh has gone viral and caused outrage among social media users.

Jaclyn-Chandhan's Texas-Nellore Love Story

Jaclyn-Chandhan's Texas-Nellore Love Story

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2025

14,845 kilometres. That's the distance that separates Nellore and Texas. But it could not separate Jaclyn Forero and Chandhan Singh Rajput.

Microsoft Techie Quits Over Israel's Actions

Microsoft Techie Quits Over Israel's Actions

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2025

Vaniya Agarwal says Friday April 11 will be her last day at Microsoft

'Most Dargahs, Mosques Will Be Threatened'

'Most Dargahs, Mosques Will Be Threatened'

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2025

'The new Waqf bill sows the seed for conflict in every town and village of India.'

'BJP's Survival Depends On Muslims'

'BJP's Survival Depends On Muslims'

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2025

'The irony of this country is that the party in Opposition and the party in power both depend on Muslims.'

Explained: Waqf And The New Waqf Bill

Explained: Waqf And The New Waqf Bill

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2025

Puzzled about the Waqf Bill? Syed Firdaus Ashraf explains how the amended Waqf law will plug loopholes in the existing legislation.

'Don't Harass Good Citizens In The Name Of Bulldozer Justice'

'Don't Harass Good Citizens In The Name Of Bulldozer Justice'

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2025

'I represented India across the world, but here, in my own country, I was treated in this bad manner.' 'Everyone in Prayagraj respects me a lot and it is in this same city that I became homeless.'