In the Mumbai stabbing case, a video has surfaced showing a man attacking two security guards in Naya Nagar. The footage shows one guard trying to escape and pleading for help as the attacker chases him with a knife.   Police have arrested Zaib Zuber Ansari, 31, within 90 minutes of the attack. The injured guards, Rajkumar Mishra and Subroto Sen, were admitted to hospital.   Police said the accused asked them to recite the “kalma” before the attack.   A case has been filed, and teams are investigating the motive. Authorities urged people not to spread rumours.

The posting of IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma as police observer in South 24 Parganas has sparked a political row ahead of the next phase of West Bengal elections.   A 2011-batch Uttar Pradesh cadre officer, Sharma is now Additional Commissioner of Police in Prayagraj. He is known for his tough style and role in several operations, earning the tag “encounter specialist”.   The BJP and Election Commission said his role is to ensure “free and fair voting”. The Trinamool Congress and Akhilesh Yadav alleged he was deployed to “intimidate voters”.   Born in Ludhiana in 1985, Sharma worked as a dentist before joining the police. (PC: HT)

A 42-year-old tribal man reached a bank in Odisha’s Keonjhar district carrying his dead sister’s remains after failing to withdraw money from her account.   Jeetu Munda brought the body of his sister Kala Munda to the Odisha Gramya Bank branch in Mallipashi on Monday. Kala had died two months ago and was buried near their home.   Jeetu had earlier tried to withdraw money but was rejected. A bank staff member reportedly told him he needed to bring the account holder.   He then exhumed the body and carried it in a sack. Police were called. Officials later assured help with documents, after which he reburied the body. (PC: X)

Indian airlines have warned the sector is close to stopping operations due to rising fuel costs. The Federation of Indian Airlines, which includes Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet, has written to the government seeking urgent help. It said high aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices could lead to “grounding of aircraft” and flight cancellations. ATF forms about 40% of airline costs. The group asked for uniform pricing and relief on 11% excise duty. It warned, “Any irrational increase… will result in insurmountable losses.” The issue is linked to rising oil prices amid tensions near the Strait of Hormuz. (PC: NDTV)

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the Mira Road knife attack appears to be a case of self-radicalisation. A 31-year-old man, Jaib Ansari, was arrested after injuring two security guards. Fadnavis said, “He was radicalised and had a desire to attack members of the Hindu community in the name of jihad.” The case is being probed by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad and the National Investigation Agency. Officials said the accused acted alone, but links to any wider network are being examined. Police arrested him within hours. The injured guards are under treatment. (PC: HT)

A jawan of the Central Industrial Security Force has been arrested in West Bengal’s Asansol for allegedly attempting to sexually assault a 10-year-old girl. Police said the accused, Ramakant Vishwakarma, lured two girls with mangoes and took them to a nearby quarter. The younger child was left outside while the older girl was taken inside. She raised an alarm, and the accused fled. Locals protested and blocked a road, demanding action. Police detained him within hours. A case has been filed under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. Officials said he was not on election duty. (PC: India Today)

Forest fires are rising across hill states like Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and the Nilgiris. Officials said both the number and intensity of fires have increased this year. Long dry spells and unseasonal heat have made forests more flammable. Data shows fires rose over 80 per cent in early 2026 compared to past years. In many areas, steep terrain is making firefighting difficult. Helicopters are being used in southern regions. Authorities said tourism has also been affected, with fewer visitors in some hill areas. Experts link the rise in fires to climate change and human activity.

Jaib Ansari, a 31-year-old US returnee, has been arrested for stabbing two security guards in Mira Road near Mumbai. Police said he first asked the guards their religion and if they could recite the Kalima. When they said no, he attacked them with a knife. Investigators said Ansari had been watching ISIS-related videos online, which is now a key focus of the probe. He had earlier worked at a coaching centre, where he taught Mathematics and Chemistry until a few months ago. Officials are checking his online activity for possible extremist influence. (PC: India Today)

Oracle has announced major layoffs, cutting an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 jobs across the US, India, Canada and Latin America. Many senior and long-serving workers were affected. Reports said the company is focusing more on artificial intelligence, cloud services and automation. Experts say many tech firms are reducing staff to lower costs and increase profits. Companies like Meta and Microsoft have also announced job cuts recently. Workers now fear fewer openings and slower hiring. Entry-level jobs and routine roles face pressure from AI tools. Senior employees are also seeing growing job risks.

Fossils uncovered after heavy rains in Tamil Nadu have been dated to around 12,000 years old, Union minister Bhupender Yadav said. The discovery was made in Thoothukudi after soil erosion in 2023 exposed buried remains. Scientists said the fossils belong to the Holocene period. They believe the findings can help study ancient species and past climate. “These findings are crucial in helping us better understand India’s ancient biodiversity,” Yadav said. Experts added the fossils may show whether the area once had forests, grasslands, or marine influence. Studies are ongoing. (PC: India Today)