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Bengali social comedy 'Rango Bibaaho' made its international debut at the Cannes Film Festival, unveiling its trailer and poster at the Marche du Films. The film, exploring love, marriage, and loneliness with a satirical yet emotional lens, was showcased at the CII Indian Pavilion and Bharat Pavilion. Its international festival run and Indian theatrical release are now anticipated.

The West Bengal government has rescheduled the Id-Ud-Zoha (Bakrid) public holiday to May 28, 2026, cancelling previous dates. Meanwhile, the Calcutta High Court upheld the state's notification restricting the slaughter of certain animals ahead of the festival, citing Supreme Court rulings.

West Bengal's school education department has mandated the singing of 'Vande Mataram' during morning assemblies in state-run schools and madrassas, effective immediately. This directive follows a Union home ministry call to mark 150 years of the national song. Schools are seeking clarification on whether the state song will continue alongside 'Vande Mataram' and the National Anthem.

The Calcutta High Court has upheld the West Bengal government's restrictions on slaughtering certain animals ahead of Bakr Eid. The court found the notification aligned with previous directives, emphasizing that cow sacrifice isn't a mandatory Islamic practice. Authorities must now decide on exemptions within 24 hours, ensuring proper certification and infrastructure for any permitted slaughter.

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West Bengal schools must now sing 'Vande Mataram' daily during morning assembly. This directive follows a Union Home Ministry notice. School heads face confusion regarding the mandatory singing of the state song 'Banglar mati Banglar jal' alongside 'Vande Mataram' and the National Anthem. Some schools have already begun implementing the order, while others await clarification before the summer break concludes.

Former Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee appeared as counsel at the Calcutta High Court, presenting evidence of post-poll violence. She alleged that children and women were not spared and submitted a list of alleged murder victims, urging the court to protect the people of Bengal. The Trinamool Congress lauded her commitment to truth and justice.

BJP's Sukumar Roy secured a decisive victory in Cooch Behar Uttar (SC), defeating TMC's Partha Pratim Roy by a significant margin. This Scheduled Caste-reserved constituency, crucial for the Cooch Behar Lok Sabha seat, faces key issues like agricultural distress and the need for infrastructure development. Voters are looking for improvements in roads, electricity, and civic amenities.

The Bar Council of India has requested detailed information from the West Bengal Bar Council regarding Mamata Banerjee's legal enrollment and practice status. This follows her appearance in lawyer's robes at the Calcutta High Court to argue a public interest litigation. The BCI seeks to verify her active status as an advocate, given her previous tenure as Chief Minister.

Jadavpur University, historically a left-liberal bastion, witnessed its first RSS morning drill involving staff members. This event, occurring shortly after the BJP's rise to power in the state, signifies a notable expansion of the RSS's presence in Bengal's prominent educational institutions. The drill included physical exercises and an intellectual session focused on nationalistic ideology.