Ultraviolette anticipates electric motorcycles will surge from under 1% to 50% of the electric two-wheeler market by March 2028, mirroring the dominance of motorcycles in the ICE segment. The company, expanding its presence with new outlets and models like Tesseract and Shockwave, targets significant export revenue, shipping F77 motorcycles to Europe and planning production expansion to meet rising demand.

Railway Protection Force (RPF) apprehended two individuals from Bihar at the Malda Town railway station in West Bengal on Monday night. The suspects, identified as Riham Reza and Md Talib Reza, were found acting suspiciously. During the search, RPF officials recovered 203 grams of brown sugar, estimated to be worth Rs 1.

Beyond matcha's popularity, a new wave of teas and tisanes are emerging, offering flavourful, functional, and gut-friendly options. Genmaicha provides an earthy, grounding experience, while butterfly pea flower tea delights with its colour-changing properties and antioxidants. Hojicha offers a soothing, low-caffeine alternative, and yerba mat delivers a balanced energy boost, catering to health-conscious consumers seeking both taste and wellness benefits.

Arnab Laha, a Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute alumnus, has been selected as one of 24 emerging filmmakers from Asia for the CHANEL X BIFF Asian Film Academy at the Busan International Film Festival.

In a significant breakthrough, Kolkata police have apprehended two individuals from Tamil Nadu in connection with a sophisticated investment fraud. The conmen allegedly duped a Salt Lake resident and her sister of Rs 1.3 crores through a fraudulent trading platform. Authorities are currently interrogating the suspects to uncover the broader network involved in the scam and trace the primary mastermind.

Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim has mandated that all commercial establishments, including shops and restaurants, must display signboards and hoardings in Bengali, alongside other languages. This directive follows a previous Kolkata Municipal Corporation order with a February 21, 2025 deadline. The corporation's proceedings were conducted entirely in Bengali, echoing CM Mamata Banerjee's call for a 'Bhasha Andolan'.

A woman in Kolkata bravely resisted an app cab driver's assault. The driver, Shahbaz Ali, allegedly attacked her for refusing to pay an extra charge. The incident occurred en route to Salt Lake. The woman retaliated by kicking him, seizing his keys, and reporting him to the police. Police arrested Ali, who is now in custody.

Kolkata is bracing for a very wet day on July 26, 2025, with heavy rain and high humidity expected. Residents should prepare for significant downpours, reaching 23.09 mm, and potential waterlogging. While today will be the wettest, the week ahead promises a gradual reduction in rainfall, transitioning to patchy showers. Temperatures will remain warm, with humidity persisting.

Sk Amir, a Malda resident, was wrongly pushed into Bangladesh after being arrested in Rajasthan. His family has presented land documents dating back to the 1950s to prove his Indian citizenship. Rajya Sabha MP Samirul Islam supports Amir's claim. This incident follows similar cases where Bengali-speaking migrants were wrongly deported, raising concerns about identity verification processes and BSF's actions.

UNICEF, West Bengal government, and industry chambers united to boost child welfare through CSR initiatives. A 'CSR Portal' was launched, showcasing projects needing corporate funding. Minister Shashi Panja emphasized the tripartite collaboration's potential to address children's issues, leveraging UNICEF's expertise. Focus areas include health, nutrition, education, and climate resilience. UNICEF India highlighted the importance of collective action for community well-being.