In a major twist in the Saif Ali Khan stabbing case, Mumbai Police’s chargesheet reveals that 19 out of 20 fingerprint samples collected from the actor’s Bandra home did not match the accused, Shariful Islam. Only one print from the building’s eighth floor matched. The chargesheet, over 1,000 pages long, includes forensic evidence, facial recognition data, and reports from an identification parade. Police also confirmed that the knife found at the scene matched fragments found in Khan’s body. The actor was stabbed while intervening during an early morning intrusion on January 16. Bail for the accused has been opposed. (PC: News18)

Violence broke out in South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, on Monday as protesters clashed with police over the new Waqf laws. Supporters of the Indian Secular Front (ISF) were marching to a rally in Kolkata when tensions escalated. Police vehicles were set on fire, and several officers were injured. This comes after similar violence in Murshidabad last week, where three people died and over 200 were arrested. The protests are against changes to the Waqf laws, which the opposition and some Muslims believe are harmful. The Supreme Court will hear petitions challenging the laws on April 16. (PC: NDTV)

A lawyer has asked the Supreme Court to form a special team to investigate violence in Bengal’s Murshidabad and nearby areas. The protests were against new changes to the Waqf Act. Three people died, including a father and son. Over 200 people were arrested. Protesters blocked railway tracks and set police vehicles on fire. The Calcutta High Court has sent central forces to help control the situation. Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said the law will not be allowed in the state. The BJP wants an NIA probe. The court will hear related cases this week. (PC: PTI)

Bollywood actor Salman Khan has received a chilling death threat stating, "Will blow up his car," sent via WhatsApp to Mumbai’s Transport Department. The message also threatened to enter his residence and kill him. A case has been registered at Worli Police Station, and police are investigating. This comes nearly a year after shots were fired outside his Bandra home. Khan has faced repeated threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang over the 1998 blackbuck poaching case. In response, Salman said, “My lifespan will be as long as fate allows.” His movement remains restricted to his home and film sets. (PC: India Today)

After days of violent clashes over the Waqf (Amendment) Act, a tense calm prevails in Murshidabad, West Bengal. Paramilitary forces including 9 BSF and 8 CRPF companies have been deployed across sensitive areas like Suti and Jangipur. Trinamool leader Kunal Ghosh alleged a “larger conspiracy” involving political parties and parts of BSF. Police suspect SDPI incited violence through provocative campaigns. The violence, beginning after Friday prayers, left 3 dead and dozens displaced. Opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari claimed 400 Hindus fled Dhulian. Internet remains suspended till Tuesday. A special police team is investigating the role of banned outfits linked to SDPI and SIMI. (PC: India Today)

Seventeen companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) have been deployed in Murshidabad, West Bengal, following recent unrest. The state's Director General of Police (DGP) confirmed that the situation is now under control. The deployment aims to restore order and prevent further disturbances. Authorities are closely monitoring the area to ensure peace and stability. The presence of CAPF personnel is intended to bolster local law enforcement and reassure residents. Officials have not reported any new incidents since the deployment. The DGP emphasized the importance of maintaining law and order and assured the public of their safety. Efforts are ongoing to address the root causes of the unrest and promote harmony in the region. (PC: The Hindu & Mathrubhumi)

BJP MP Saumitra Khan has requested the central government to declare Murshidabad, Malda, Uttar Dinajpur, and Dakshin Dinajpur as “disturbed areas” under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA). He cited growing cross-border smuggling, communal violence, and administrative breakdown as reasons for the demand. According to Khan, these areas pose a serious threat to national security due to porous borders and lawlessness. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has opposed the move, calling it politically motivated. The appeal has sparked a political storm, raising concerns over potential misuse of military powers and impact on civil liberties in the region. (PTI)

India has successfully tested a powerful 30-kilowatt indigenous Directed Energy Weapon (DEW), capable of shooting down fixed-wing aircraft, missiles, and swarm drones. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the high-power laser weapon represents a major leap in India's advanced defense systems. The demonstration marks India’s entry into an elite group of nations—including the US, China, and Russia—with operational laser-based weaponry. This cutting-edge technology is expected to be deployed on various military platforms, significantly enhancing India’s ability to counter emerging aerial threats with speed, precision, and stealth. (PC: ANI)

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi created a political stir during his speech at Thiagarajar Engineering College in Madurai by leading students in chanting “Jai Shri Ram.” Referring to poet Kambar and the Kamba Ramayanam, Ravi encouraged the audience to echo the chant, which quickly went viral online. Opposition parties, including the DMK and Congress, criticized the act as an imposition of Hindutva ideology and a breach of secular conduct expected from a constitutional authority. The incident adds to existing tensions between the Governor and the Tamil Nadu government. (PC: India Today)

A blast at a fireworks factory in Kailasapatnam, Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh, killed eight workers and injured seven on Sunday. The explosion happened in Kotavuratla mandal. Two of the dead were women. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock and asked officials to give the best medical care to the injured. Home Minister V Anitha confirmed the details and said all injured are being treated. Former CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy also shared his sorrow and asked party leaders to support the victims. The cause of the blast is still being investigated. (PC: Hindustan Times)