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Kolkata's mosques held Eid-uz-Zoha prayers in multiple shifts, ensuring devotees prayed within premises or parks, keeping roads clear for traffic. Community elders guided worshippers, and police facilitated smooth movement. The celebrations emphasized peace, harmony, and adherence to constitutional laws, reflecting a mature and responsible approach by the Muslim community.

Kolkata mosques are implementing two prayer shifts on Fridays to ensure worshippers remain within mosque premises, adhering to the new government's focus on clear roads during religious events. This coordinated effort with local police aims to manage crowds effectively, preventing any overflow onto public thoroughfares.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup squad picture is beginning to take shape as nations across every group unveil preliminary and final rosters ahead of the expanded tournament in North America. From Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo potentially making history to major omissions, emerging talents and final roster deadlines, national teams are entering the decisive phase of preparation before football’s biggest global spectacle officially begins.

The trailer for 'Heer Sara Aur Pondicherry,' starring Patralekhaa and Maanvi Gagroo, has been released. The film follows two women on a journey to Pondicherry seeking peace and a fresh start, exploring themes of friendship, healing, and freedom. Directed by Kartik Chaudhry, the movie promises an emotional and heartwarming narrative when it releases on May 29, 2026.

West Bengal's Muslim community faced an uncharacteristic silence and disbelief as the Bharatiya Janata Party secured a historic victory. Residents in central and north Kolkata expressed anxiety over a polarizing campaign, grappling with a new political reality and a thin trust factor with the ruling party.

Khilafat House, once a hub for nationalist leaders and the Khilafat movement, is set to transform into a modern skyscraper. This historic Byculla building, gifted by the Sobani brothers, will house educational institutions, a hospital, and conference facilities, ensuring continued revenue for the Khilafat Committee trust's charitable activities.

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Ahead of Bengal elections, citizens face an 'election duty paradox' as many individuals with unresolved voter status are assigned critical poll responsibilities. Teachers and administrative officials, despite their names being 'under adjudication' by the EC, are undergoing training and preparing to conduct the polls, highlighting a significant administrative contradiction.

Political leaders across parties in Kolkata embraced Eid celebrations on Saturday, extending festive greetings while simultaneously campaigning for the upcoming assembly elections. Candidates from Trinamool Congress and CPM visited mosques and neighborhoods, interacting with residents, sharing sweets, and emphasizing unity and peace amidst the downpour.

A quick-thinking resident foiled a kidnapping attempt in Vikhroli's Damodar Park, apprehending a man trying to lure two young girls. Mohammad Zakaria Qamar Naeem Shamsi raised an alarm when he saw the suspect with a seven-year-old and attempting to lure another child.