US authorities intercept an oil tanker near Venezuela, seizing 1,500 barrels of illicit fuel. The operation underscores a continued crackdown on transnational criminal networks in the Caribbean. Read the full details.
Rajasthan Police seizes 322 cartons of illicit liquor concealed inside a diesel tanker from Punjab. The seizure raises questions on Punjab's enforcement. Read the full investigation details.
Jaipur's excise department sealed 27 liquor shops for alleged violations. Owners claim arbitrary action, saying they met sales targets. Read the full details of the dispute.
Chandigarh Police confiscate 300 cartons of illegal liquor in a major raid, arresting one suspect. Details on the operation and ongoing investigation inside.
Ludhiana's Excise Department has intensified its crackdown on eateries illegally serving liquor. 13 establishments fined over ₹1.5 lakh in recent raids. Details inside.
A man died and his son lost his eyesight after consuming spurious liquor in Bihar's dry Samastipur district. Police investigation underway as the state's prohibition policy faces scrutiny.
Jaipur police arrested 25-year-old Himanshu Solanki for allegedly strangling Neetu Sain. The murder followed an illicit affair and arguments. Full details on the arrest and investigation.
Tamalwadi police swiftly solved the murder of a 13-year-old boy, arresting his uncle who saw the child as a hurdle in his affair with the victim's mother. Details inside.
Police in Umarga swiftly arrest a woman and her alleged lover for the brutal murder of her husband, Shahuraj Suryavanshi. The crime, driven by an illicit affair, was solved within 12 hours.
Bapatla district police conducted a massive cordon and search operation in Chirala, seizing suspected stolen vehicles and illicit liquor materials. SP B. Umamaheshwar vows to continue crackdown. Report crimes via 112.
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.
Nagpur police intensify pre-election security, seizing illegal weapons from a sanitation worker and busting illicit liquor manufacturing units in multiple raids. Read for details.
Russia sends a submarine to escort the tanker Marinera, escalating tensions with the US over sanctions enforcement. The vessel, pursued by the US Coast Guard, changed its flag to Russian. Read the full details.
Gujarat's recent relaxation of its prohibition law in GIFT City highlights the state's balancing act between a decades-old dry law and the demands of global business. Explore the history and impact of this pivotal change.
Rajasthan's New Year celebrations saw record liquor sales exceeding Rs 119 crore, a Rs 5 crore jump from last year. Jaipur led the festivities with hundreds of venues. Discover the premium import trend driving the surge.
Patna authorities arrested nine individuals and seized 66 litres of illegal country-made liquor in a major raid in Kankarbagh. DM vows strict enforcement of prohibition laws. Read the full details.
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.
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.
Police constable Nanasaheb Divekar found murdered in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Body recovered from a mud house; three relatives detained. Probe points to illicit relationship as motive. Read the full investigation details.
A sharp increase in excise duty on cigarettes, effective Feb 1, 2026, may trigger a surge in illicit trade and cause revenue losses, experts caution. Read more.
Nicolas Maduro is out, but who leads Venezuela? US investigators reveal military officials profit from illicit trade, creating a dangerous power vacuum. Read the full report.
Noida police arrest three men for murdering a 24-year-old over suspicion of an illicit relationship. The body was dumped in a drain. Read the full investigation details.
GRP personnel at Kanpur Central Railway Station arrested a 24-year-old man smuggling illicit liquor to Bihar. The police recovered 48 quarters of English liquor worth Rs 10,000. Read the full details of the operation.
Maharashtra Made Liquor (MML) sees unexpected high demand since October launch, causing supply shortages. Retailers report weekly stockouts as manufacturers race to scale up production. Discover the price and quality factors driving its popularity.
GRP Prayagraj arrests youth, uncovers liquor mafia's new train-route smuggling tactic using unemployed youths. Details on the commission-based network and police probe inside.
Karnataka's MSIL outlets saw liquor sales nearly double on New Year's Eve, earning a record Rs 181.1 crore. Discover the festive surge and top-selling brands.
Phulwarisharif police swiftly detained a teenager for allegedly strangling Golu Kumar, 16, in a Patna village. The motive was linked to an illicit relationship with the accused's sister. Read the full investigation details.
Karnataka's MSIL recorded double liquor sales worth Rs 18.11 crore on New Year's Eve 2025, with Mysuru leading at Rs 3.04 crore. Discover the full state-wide sales breakdown.
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.
Kerala's LDF government faces criticism as extended bar hours on New Year's Eve lead to record liquor sales, raising questions about its abstinence policy. Read the full analysis.