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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.

Trump has paused the bombing. That does not mean the war is winding down. But it may suggest that it is becoming harder to keep going — not only because of oil and strategy, but because support is beginning to fray

Dia Mirza defended the 'IC 814' series, noting its humanized portrayal of terrorists sparked backlash amid a prevailing jingoistic sentiment. She urged artists to speak out, despite facing trolling and intimidation. While 'Dhurandhar' received praise from some, others, including South stars, condemned it as propaganda.

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.

Mumbai police arrested a Kolhapur developer for a Rs 55 crore fraud. Amrut Uttam Mahendrakar allegedly helped forge documents to mortgage and sell flats belonging to society members. These flats were part of a redevelopment project in Versova. The developer secured bank loans using these fraudulent transactions. This is the second arrest in the case.