Nagpur Police, led by CP Ravinder Singal, conducted massive 'Operation Thunder' raids in central slums using drones & canine squads. 1,200gm cannabis seized, key gangster networks targeted. Read more.
Udaipur police arrested 39 individuals from Madhya Pradesh in a flesh trade raid at Hotel Indraprastha. Two hotel operators were also detained. Read the full details.
Ajmer police seized suspected antique items and animal parts from a house in Hatibatta. Forest and archaeology officials called for verification. Read the full investigation details.
UK police and immigration officers raided a property of Sri Guru Singh Sabha Southall gurdwara, arresting one man. The committee is reviewing all its properties. Read the full details.
Nagpur's Yashodhara Nagar police cracked a major ₹10.65 lakh burglary case in Pravesh Nagar, arresting a 20-year-old suspect. The swift action followed a theft of cash and jewellery.
A leopard was captured on CCTV in Keshav Nagar, Pune, prompting a major search operation with thermal drones and trap cameras. Forest Department steps up night patrols.
Kalyan Excise vigilance team intercepts a container smuggling foreign liquor worth nearly ₹1 crore from Goa & MP. Driver arrested, investigation ongoing to bust the racket. Read details.
Gurgaon's excise department investigates liquor vends for allegedly overcharging restaurants for beer, violating policy and encouraging tax evasion. Full details inside.
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.
Delhi launches a new mobile app for liquor sales under its revamped excise policy. Pre-book brands, check real-time stock, and enjoy festive offers. Learn how it works.
Delhi government plans a tech-driven liquor retail overhaul with an app for real-time stock checks and advance bookings. The move aims to boost transparency and curb unfair trade practices. Read more.
Dhanbad excise department uncovers illegal liquor manufacturing unit in Jeetpur Basti, seizing 1,200 litres of spirit and arresting two. Read the full details.
Surat SOG police raided three hookah outlets in City Light, seizing 738 hookahs, including AK-47 shaped designs. Three owners detained. Details on the crackdown 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.
A Patna police raid on a cybercrime hideout ended tragically as one suspect died jumping from the 5th floor. Four arrests made, devices seized. Read the full details.
Delhi govt plans a mobile app for pre-booking liquor brands. This aims to reduce queues and ensure availability. Learn how this digital move will change your buying experience.
Karnataka Lokayukta raids Panchayat Raj Department manager in Mandya, seizing assets worth ₹1.5 crore. Details on the corruption probe and seized valuables inside.
Multiple Gurgaon liquor shops under probe for smuggling now face complaints for serious excise policy breaches, including illegal advertising and selling below MRP. Lawyer demands sealing and license suspension.
Kanpur police and tax officials bust a gang that created fake companies to evade GST worth Rs 37.87 crore. Four arrested, laptops and phones seized. Read the full investigation details.
Vijay Nagar police in Indore intercepted a bus and seized 777.6 litres of illegal liquor worth Rs 7.5 lakh. Driver and conductor booked under Excise Act. Read the full details.
Thiruvananthapuram excise department's special drive nets 500 litres of illicit liquor and wash, leading to two arrests. Officials vow to continue intensified inspections to curb illegal trade.
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani releases a crucial video detailing immigrant rights during ICE encounters, following a controversial raid on Canal Street. Know your rights and protect your community.
A major fire broke out at the GST Commissioner's office in Chennai's Anna Nagar. No casualties reported as it was a Sunday. Firefighters took 4 hours to douse the blaze. Read for details.
Delhi Police arrests 5 men, including a govt servant, for staging a fake police & Income Tax raid and stealing over 1 kg gold from a Karol Bagh jewellery workshop. Read the full investigation details.
Nagpur's crime branch arrested a driver and seized 148 bottles of illegal foreign liquor during a special patrol in Kapil Nagar. Read the full details of the police operation.
UP Excise Commissioner Adarsh Singh mandates statewide checks on bars & shops illegally serving liquor. Action follows complaints of norm violations & open consumption near outlets.
J&K Police's SIA conducted raids in Srinagar and Ganderbal, probing a white-collar terror module linked to weapons recovery and the Delhi blast case. Key arrests made.
The Indian Parliament has approved a bill to impose excise duty on tobacco. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the Rajya Sabha, detailing the legislation's aspects and responding to queries. Read the full story.
Parliament has approved the Central Excise Amendment Bill, 2025, raising excise duty on tobacco products. The move aims to boost revenue and curb consumption. Read the full details and implications here.
Lok Sabha MPs shared personal battles to quit tobacco during a debate on the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which proposes a new tax structure on tobacco products.