Activist Harjeet Singh arrested in UP after ED probe on foreign funds
Climate activist Harjeet Singh arrested by UP excise for excess liquor after ED raids probe ₹6 crore foreign funds linked to FF-NPT treaty. Singh denies influencing government.
Climate activist Harjeet Singh arrested by UP excise for excess liquor after ED raids probe ₹6 crore foreign funds linked to FF-NPT treaty. Singh denies influencing government.
Delhi High Court demands personal affidavit from Excise Commissioner over year-long delay in relocating a liquor vend from Swaroop Nagar. Court questions authorities' inaction affecting residents' safety. Read the full story.
Narcotics Control Bureau's 2025 crackdown led to seizure of 1.3 lakh kg drugs worth Rs 2000 crore & 994 arrests. Conviction rate rose to 67%. Read the full report.
Bangalore University's syndicate has formally declined the CBSE's request for land on its Jnanabharati campus. The decision, taken in a recent meeting, bars any land allocation to the board or other agencies. Read the full details.
Mohali Excise Department intensifies enforcement drive, books dhaba owner for openly serving liquor. Read the full details of the crackdown on Kharar-Landran Road.
A joint excise team seized 477 litres of foreign liquor and 210 litres of spirit in Hazaribag. One arrested, six booked and absconding. Read the full details of the police crackdown.
A Mumbai court rejects bail for a 20-year-old student linked to a Rs 12 lakh task-based scam. The judge cited multiple fraud complaints against his bank account. Read the full details.
Mangalore University officials and syndicate members pass a resolution to retain the institution's name, rejecting proposals for renaming. The decision cites global recognition, emotional attachment, and financial burden. Read the full story.
ED attaches Rs 38.21 crore assets of ex-IAS officer, 30 others in Chhattisgarh liquor scam. Probe reveals Rs 2,800 crore loss to state. Key political figures named. Read the full details.
Tobacco farmers in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh warn the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 will devastate livelihoods and boost illegal trade. Read their urgent plea to the government.
Excise department busts an illegal nightclub in Mohali's Sector 79, seizing 86 liquor bottles. Case registered against owner. Read details of the enforcement drive.
Residents of ECC Road in Bengaluru's Whitefield area are up in arms against a proposed liquor store near a school and temple. Read about their legal fight and community concerns.
Rajkot Crime Branch invokes stringent GujCTOC Act against 14 associates of the notorious Batli Gang, arresting nine. Gang leader Savan Vaghela already in jail. Read more.
Motihari excise officials, acting on a tip-off, intercepted a truck from UP and seized 100 cartons of foreign liquor concealed in fodder. Read the full story of the smuggling attempt.
Odisha excise officials arrested three individuals and seized 265 grams of brown sugar in Bhubaneswar's Forest Park area. The accused were produced in court following a targeted anti-drug operation. Read the full details.
Noida's liquor sales soared to Rs 17 crore on Dec 31, 2025, marking a 22% jump from last year. Beer consumption saw the sharpest rise. Discover the festive spending trends that boosted excise revenue.
Noida Excise Department launches inquiry after complaint alleges Arun Vihar club served subsidised CSD liquor illegally. Club denies charges. Full investigation underway.
Dakshina Kannada's liquor market held steady in December 2025. IMFL sales saw marginal growth of 127 boxes, while beer consumption fell by 2,795 boxes. Read the full analysis of local trends and factors.
Calcutta University's Syndicate approves exam reforms to free up class time, aiming for 90 teaching days. Learn how this impacts students and colleges in Kolkata.
Belagavi's New Year celebrations saw a cultural shift as beer consumption rose to 1,62,344 bottles, overtaking traditional winter whisky. Explore the changing drinking trends in Karnataka.
Andhra Pradesh's liquor sales surged to Rs 2,767 crore in December 2025, an 8% year-on-year rise. Year-end celebrations drove a 60% spike in the final three days. Explore the district-wise data and key drivers.
Punjab government extends deadline for its 'Settlement of Arrears of Tax Dues Scheme' to March 31, 2025. Traders get more time to clear pending dues with significant concessions. Act now to benefit!
India mandates CCTV installation in tobacco factories from Feb 1, 2026. Footage must be preserved for 24 months. New excise rules also clarify duty on tins and other forms. Details inside.
NCB seizes 160 kg of banned khat worth Rs 8 crore in Bengaluru, busting an international drug network that used students and tea parcels. Largest Karnataka haul since 2018 ban. Read the full investigation details.
Patiala police arrest two from Thane in Rs 8.1 crore online investment scam. Retired IG Amar Singh Chahal attempted suicide after being cheated. Probe reveals international syndicate links to Dubai.
Kerala vigilance uncovers deep-rooted corruption in liquor trade. Raids reveal bribes, fake records, and collusion between bar owners and excise officials. Read the shocking details.
ED's new chargesheet reveals a massive liquor scam syndicate in Chhattisgarh involving politicians & bureaucrats from 2019-2023. Read the shocking details.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah accuses TMC govt of corruption in welfare schemes & turning Bengal into a haven for infiltrators. BJP promises crackdown post-2026 polls.
Ludhiana excise department issues strict orders to bars and hotels, prohibiting liquor service to individuals below 25 years. Violations will lead to license suspension.
A shocking incident in Belagavi's Raibag where a toddler was forced to consume alcohol sparks outrage. Excise department vows strict action against the bar. Details inside.