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Eid prayers were denied at Srinagar's historic Eidgah and jama masjid for the eighth year. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was placed under house arrest. Muslims in Kashmir faced barricades and restrictions on Eid. This action is seen as an assault on religious identity and fundamental rights. An entire generation is being deprived of traditions and memories associated with these religious sites.

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.

Eid-al-Adha was celebrated across Uttarakhand with prayers at eidgahs and mosques, accompanied by elaborate security. In Dehradun, a demonstration called for declaring the cow the national animal. Religious leaders urged adherence to guidelines and designated prayer locations for public order and convenience.

The Ranchi Municipal Corporation is accelerating drainage construction and repair work across the city ahead of the monsoon. Focusing on areas prone to waterlogging, the RMC is undertaking new drain construction, widening, connectivity projects, and desilting. Several drain connection projects have been completed, with others currently underway to improve stormwater flow and prevent inundation.

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Former UP DGP alleged the Mulayam Singh Yadav government attempted to organize Ramzan prayers near Ayodhya's Hanumangarhi temple in 2003, calling it appeasement politics. An IG reportedly pushed for public road prayers, but the local SSP's firm opposition and police intervention prevented the prayers from extending beyond the mahant's private residence, thwarting alleged expansion plans.

At Delhi govt’s ‘cooling zone’ near jama masjid metro station, people seek relief from the heat, but questions over infrastructure and scale remain

A German tourist's alleged overcharging for an e-rickshaw ride in Delhi's Old Delhi markets has gone viral. The tourist reportedly faced a steep charge for a short tour. An elderly tea seller intervened, highlighting the importance of honest hospitality. The incident has ignited a widespread online debate about tourist experiences and the impact of individual actions on a destination's image.

Fresh protests erupted in Noida over salary hikes, while police revealed social media accounts from Pakistan allegedly fueled earlier labor unrest. Investigations point to a coordinated effort involving digital misinformation and on-ground mobilization by groups like Mazdoor Bigul Dasta, with several arrests made and more accused sought.

Hazaribag police apprehended a 19-year-old for a fatal stabbing during a Ram Navami procession. The victim, Prince Kumar, was killed on jama masjid Road. Authorities identified the accused as Karan Kumar, a resident of Pelawal. Swift action, aided by CCTV footage, led to the arrest and recovery of the weapon. Investigations into the motive are ongoing.