GHMC collects record Rs 113 crore from trade licences
GHMC's trade licence revenue crosses Rs 100 crore for the first time, hitting Rs 113 crore. Officials warn of penalties as 50% establishments yet to renew. Read more.
GHMC's trade licence revenue crosses Rs 100 crore for the first time, hitting Rs 113 crore. Officials warn of penalties as 50% establishments yet to renew. Read more.
Bombay High Court suspends 2-year sentence of ex-Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate in EWS housing fraud case, grants bail but refuses stay on conviction. Details inside.
Himachal Pradesh High Court dismisses Congress MLA Sanjay Awasthi's petition seeking FIR quashing in a cricket domicile forgery case involving IPL player Vikramjeet Malik. Read the full details.
Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate resigns after court upholds 2-year sentence in a 1995 forgery case for illegal flat allotment. Details on his political journey and controversies.
Maharashtra minister and five-time Sinnar MLA Manikrao Kokate resigns after court upholds his 2-year sentence in a 1995 forgery case. Details on his political journey and controversies.
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.
Haryana Police uncovers a major passport forgery racket involving a Delhi Police SI and agents. 77 passports, some used by gangsters to flee, were revoked. Details inside.
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.
Lucknow Municipal Corporation fined six pet owners Rs 30,000 for keeping dogs without a licence in Gomtinagar. One pug was temporarily seized. Learn about the drive's aims and public safety measures.
Dhanbad excise department uncovers illegal liquor manufacturing unit in Jeetpur Basti, seizing 1,200 litres of spirit and arresting two. Read the full details.
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 59-year-old man from Mudigere was arrested for allegedly using fake documents to claim over 1000 acres of government and forest land in Chikkamagaluru and Bengaluru. Police are probing a larger conspiracy.
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.
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.
Lucknow Municipal Corporation proposes major hike in licence fees for hotels, restaurants, and nursing homes from April 2026. Public objections invited. Read 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.
Government detects 489 fake GST registrations using forged PAN & Aadhaar, leading to ₹3,000+ crore tax evasion. Learn about the crackdown and new safety measures.
Fatorda police register case against five for 2019 property fraud in Chandor. Accused impersonated complainant to transfer family land. Read the full investigation details.
Karnataka High Court clarifies that not holding a valid driving licence does not automatically mean a rider was negligent in an accident. Read the full legal analysis.
UP Excise Commissioner Adarsh Singh mandates statewide checks on bars & shops illegally serving liquor. Action follows complaints of norm violations & open consumption near outlets.
Rampur court sentences ex-SP MLA Abdullah Azam Khan to 7 years imprisonment for dual passport forgery. Details on the case, charges, and political fallout inside.
Mumbai's Central & Western Railways mandate ID proof with AC local passes to combat counterfeit tickets. Strict checks, joint teams deployed. Violators face fines & up to 7 years jail.
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.
Lok Sabha approves Central Excise Bill to tax tobacco. Finance Minister says revenue will go to divisible pool, with 41% for states. Opposition criticizes move as filling fiscal gap.