A junior resident at Lucknow's KGMU suspended after a colleague accused him of sexual exploitation, blackmail, and pressuring her to change religion. An FIR has been registered. Read the full details.
Ahmedabad Crime Branch raids Vatva godown, seizes 1,152 liquor bottles worth Rs 14.97 lakh ahead of New Year's Eve. Three arrested, one absconding. Read the full details.
A 25-year-old labourer from Odisha was arrested in Hosur with 6.3 kg of ganja. The Prohibition Enforcement Wing seized the drugs near the Karnataka border. Read the full investigation details.
Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' panel on December 23, 2025, tackled crucial topics including the Karnataka government's new policy, the impact of the NEP, and the future of Indian sports. Read the full discussion.
Gujarat govt eases liquor rules in GIFT City, allowing non-resident visitors to drink with just a photo ID. New norms boost hospitality and aim to attract global talent for CWG 2030 and Olympics 2036 ambitions.
Patna police thwart liquor smuggling via the Ganga river and uncover a counterfeit foreign liquor factory ahead of festive season. Read the full details of the late-night operation and raid.
Punjab Police act on tip-off, book seven men under Cow Slaughter Act near Machhiwara. Eight animal heads recovered, 11 rescued. DSP vows arrests soon.
Mizoram's excise department cracks down on narcotics, registering 1,016 NDPS cases and seizing massive drug hauls. Over 1,500 arrested, including foreign nationals. Read the full report.
Patna District Magistrate Thiyagarajan SM has mandated the destruction of over 2 lakh litres of seized liquor. Strict action is also promised against illegal trade syndicates. Read the full story.
Kerala's Human Rights Commission mandates aggressive public campaigns against dowry-related domestic violence. New measures include social media drives, warning posters, and legal reforms.
189 beneficiaries of Karnataka's Bhagyalakshmi scheme in Yadgir were subjected to child marriage, depriving them of financial aid and inviting legal action. DC warns of strict measures.
Maharashtra Excise's Flying Squad intercepted a container truck near Bhiwandi, seizing 711 boxes of illegal foreign liquor worth Rs 1.01 crore. One arrested. Details inside.
A complaint has been filed against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in Lucknow over his remarks in a viral hijab video. The case alleges promoting enmity. Details inside.
Chandigarh's Excise Commissioner warns of strict action against illegal liquor promotion on social media. Stakeholders propose beer-focused reforms for 2026-27 policy. Read more.
Bihar Minority Affairs Minister Zama Khan defends CM Nitish Kumar after he removed a doctor's hijab, calling it fatherly affection. Congress demands resignation. Details inside.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar sparks row by removing a newly appointed female doctor's hijab during a public event. The viral video draws sharp reactions from political leaders and the public.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar triggered controversy by removing a recruit's hijab at an event. Opposition questions his conduct and mental state. Details inside.
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel strongly advocates for Gujarat's liquor ban, linking it to women's safety. She praises Union Minister Amit Shah as a modern-day Chanakya. Read more.
Ahmedabad's Prevention of Crime Branch raided a country liquor brewery hidden in the Sabarmati riverbed near Kotarpur waterworks, seizing large quantities of illicit brew. One detained, one suspect fled.
Rajkot police seize liquor worth over Rs 2.22 crore from a tanker, arresting two. The alleged kingpin has 17 prior prohibition cases. Read the full investigation details.
Trichy police arrest 37-year-old Hidayathullah S, seizing 212 liquor bottles worth ₹1 lakh from a vacant plot near the airport. The bottles were allegedly sourced from Puducherry for illegal sale.
A 20-year-old woman in Mirzapur was brutally attacked by her ex-boyfriend after she refused to convert her religion. Police have registered a case under the UP Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act. Read the full details.
In a clear succession signal, JD(U) national working president Sanjay Kumar Jha stated party workers want Nishant Kumar to work for the party. This move is seen as vital for JD(U)'s future as Nitish Kumar considers stepping back.
A newlywed woman in Kanpur's Juhi area was expelled from her husband's house over unmet dowry demands of a motorcycle or Rs 2 lakh. Police have filed a case under the Dowry Prohibition Act. Read the shocking details.
BJP's Prem Kumar, a nine-time MLA from Gaya Town, was unanimously elected as the Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly. This move strengthens BJP's hold in the NDA government. Read more.
BJP veteran Prem Kumar unanimously elected Speaker of Bihar Assembly. CM Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav escorted him. Read his vision for Bihar's development.
BJP veteran Prem Kumar unanimously elected Bihar Assembly Speaker. CM Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav escort him to the chair. Read his vision for the House.
Ahmedabad police confiscated over 53,000 bottles of prohibited liquor and 196 bags of animal hair from an abandoned truck. Read the full details of the major seizure under the Gujarat Prohibition Act.
BJP veteran Dr Prem Kumar elected Bihar Legislative Assembly Speaker in unanimous decision. Tejashwi Yadav pledges opposition support, marking a collaborative start to the 18th Assembly's session.
BJP leader Prem Kumar was elected as the Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly unanimously. The election marks a significant political development in the state.