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Waqf registrations rise by 35,000 in West Bengal after UMEED portal launch
Kolkata The Union Minority Affairs Ministry has informed Parliament that 1,15,551 Waqf properties in West Bengal have been validated and approved on the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development (UMEED) portal as of July 15, 2026, up from 80,548 properties reported in February 2025. A rise of around 35,000 registrations in a year. “As on date 15.07.2026, a total of 1,33,417 waqf properties…
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Mohun Bagan Edges Out East Bengal in Durand Cup Opener
Mohun Bagan Super Giant began their Durand Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over East Bengal FC. Sahal Abdul Samad scored the winning goal in the 52nd minute after a setup from Kiyan Nassiri. Despite East Bengal’s attempts to equalize by introducing two foreign players, Bagan’s defense held firm.