Mumbai

In the high-profile stabbing case involving actor Saif Ali Khan, new forensic developments have introduced ambiguity into the ongoing investigation. While authorities have submitted a voluminous chargesheet detailing extensive evidence—including DNA reports, facial recognition data, and a knife fragment found near Khan’s spine—recent fingerprint analyses have yielded inconsistent results. Of 20 samples lifted from the crime scene, only one matched the accused, Mohammad Shariful Islam.

Bharti Airtel, one of India’s leading telecom providers, has launched a pioneering partnership with quick commerce platform Blinkit to deliver SIM cards to customers within 10 minutes—an industry-first move aimed at redefining customer convenience. Initially rolled out in 16 major Indian cities, the service includes prepaid, postpaid, and number portability options. At a nominal fee of Rs. 49, the SIM cards will be delivered directly to customers’ doorsteps, followed by a seamless Aadhaar-based activation process.

In the fiscal year 2024-25, the real estate market in India's top cities saw a significant increase in housing prices, with a 9% rise in the average launch price of newly built homes. This surge was largely driven by escalating input costs, including land, labor, and construction materials. Cities like Kolkata, Thane, and Bengaluru experienced the highest increases, while Mumbai and Navi Mumbai saw price declines.