Govt bans Nimesulide above 100mg citing health risks
Indian government bans manufacture & sale of high-dose Nimesulide painkillers. ICMR warns of health risks, safer alternatives available. Read for details.
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Bengaluru Cop Booked for Dowry Harassment and Abuse
A Bengaluru police constable faces dowry harassment charges after his wife's complaint. The case, filed at the Byadarahalli police station, highlights domestic abuse allegations within a police family. Read the full story.
Patna DM Reviews Law & Order, Stresses Prohibition & Land Disputes
Patna DM Thiyagarajan S M and SSP Kartikeya K Sharma direct officials for swift action on prohibition cases, land disputes, and against mafia. Drones, tech to curb illegal mining. Read more.
Woman Strangled Over Dowry in Saran, Hasty Cremation Foiled
A 25-year-old woman was allegedly murdered for dowry in Saran's Ismailchak. Villagers foiled a hasty cremation attempt. Police arrested husband and father-in-law. Read the shocking details.
How a 1951 Murder Led to Saudi Arabia's Alcohol Ban
Saudi Arabia's strict alcohol ban, a cornerstone of its laws, traces back to a shocking 1951 murder involving a Saudi prince. Discover the full story behind the prohibition that shaped the kingdom for decades. Read more.
Gurgaon woman found dead, husband held for dowry death
A 23-year-old woman was found dead in her Gurgaon home. Police arrested her husband for dowry harassment. Her infant was found crying beside her. Read the full investigation details.
Indore mass marriage: Officials probe minor allegations
MP WCD officials investigated an anonymous complaint about minors at an Indore mass wedding of 242 couples. Organizers claim screening prevented underage participation. Details inside.
Vadodara police destroy Rs 1.71 crore liquor before New Year
Vadodara police crushed liquor worth Rs 1.71 crore using road rollers to send a strong message to bootleggers ahead of New Year. Over Rs 7.5 crore worth of alcohol has been destroyed in the city in 2025. Read the full story.
Palghar: Husband, sister-in-law arrested for dowry murder
A 35-year-old woman in Palghar's Virar West was allegedly murdered by her husband and sister-in-law over a dowry dispute. Police have arrested both accused after medical reports contradicted their initial claim of an accidental death.
Bengaluru man dies by suicide in Nagpur after wife's death
Suraj Shivanna, accused of dowry harassment after his wife's suicide, died by suicide in a Nagpur hotel. His family fled Bengaluru fearing threats. Read the full tragic story.
Bengaluru man dies by suicide in Nagpur after wife's death
A Bengaluru man, accused of dowry harassment after his wife's suicide, died by suicide in a Nagpur hotel. His mother also attempted suicide. Full story on the tragic family saga.
Newlywed woman found dead in Muzaffarpur, husband held
Khushboo Kumari, 28, found dead in Muzaffarpur. Family alleges dowry murder. Husband arrested. Police await post-mortem report. Full details inside.
Prohibition Week Returns to Varanasi with Festive Energy
Varanasi's Prohibition Week is back, transforming the city's ghats with music, yoga, and cultural events. Discover how this initiative promotes wellness and a drug-free lifestyle.
Pune: Rs 1 Crore Seized in Illegal Liquor Raid, 3 Held
Pune police arrested three for illegal liquor sale in Kondhwa, seizing over Rs 1 crore cash from their house. Accused Amarkaur had prior cases. Details inside.
FIR over alleged illegal conversion in Rajasthan village
Bikaner police register FIR under new anti-conversion law after VHP alleges illegal religious activity in Shri Dungargarh village. Investigation underway.
Bengaluru woman attempts suicide after dowry harassment
A 26-year-old woman in Bengaluru attempted suicide after alleged dowry harassment. She cut short her honeymoon in Sri Lanka. Police have registered a case against her husband and in-laws. Read the full report.
Pune Police seize Rs 1 crore from illegal liquor den
Kondhwa police raided an illegal liquor operation in Kakade Vasti, Pune, confiscating over Rs 1 crore in unaccounted cash and liquor worth Rs 3.47 lakh. Three suspects face charges under the Prohibition Act. Read the full details.
Karnataka Dowry Death: Newlywed Dies, Family Arrested
A 22-year-old woman in Karnataka died by suicide after alleged dowry harassment. Her husband and in-laws have been arrested under IPC 304B. Read the full report.
Complete Guide to India's Alcohol Prohibition States
Explore India's dry states like Gujarat, Bihar, and Nagaland where alcohol is banned. Learn about the constitutional directive, historical bans, and unique state laws shaping prohibition.
Patna Police Arrests 39 Criminals in Major West Zone Crackdown
Patna police's massive 24-hour operation in the west zone leads to 39 arrests, 36 warrants executed, and 11 surrenders. Key details on recovered liquor and traced missing persons inside.
KGMU doctor suspended over sexual harassment, conversion charges
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.
Gujarat Police Seize Rs 20.6 Lakh Liquor, Arrest 3
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.
Man held with 6.3kg ganja in Krishnagiri's Hosur
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.
Gujarat Relaxes Prohibition Norms in GIFT City
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 cops intercept river liquor smuggling, bust fake factory
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.
Ludhiana: Father-in-law arrested for rape, dowry harassment
A 26-year-old woman in Ludhiana accuses her father-in-law of sexual assault and dowry harassment. Police arrest the accused under BNS. Read the full report.
7 Booked for Cattle Slaughter in Punjab's Khanna
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.
Gorakhpur: Wife Beaten Over Caste, Dowry Demands
A year after a temple wedding, a Gorakhpur woman was beaten and abandoned for refusing to change her caste. Police have filed an FIR under the SC/ST Act and dowry harassment charges. Read the shocking details.
Ahmedabad producer files complaint against husband, in-laws
A 37-year-old woman from Juhapura, Ahmedabad, filed a police complaint alleging abuse, infidelity, and harassment by her husband and in-laws over her lifestyle and clothing choices. Read the full story.
Sub-Inspector, Constable Arrested for Bribe in Dowry Case
A sub-inspector and constable from Muradnagar police station were caught red-handed accepting a Rs 50,000 bribe to manipulate a dowry harassment chargesheet. Read the full details of the sting operation.
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