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 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.
Bokaro police raided an under-construction house in Kanjkiro village, arresting one man and seizing a large cache of illicit liquor, bottles, and manufacturing equipment. Read the full details of the crackdown.
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.
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.
A Gurgaon SIT uncovers a massive liquor smuggling racket diverting imported consignments from govt warehouses to shops, evading crores in Customs duty. Key arrests made, masterminds flee abroad.
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.
Ahmedabad's Prevention of Crime Branch raided a country liquor brewery hidden in the Sabarmati riverbed near Kotarpur waterworks, seizing large quantities of illicit brew. One detained, one suspect fled.
Rajkot police seize liquor worth over Rs 2.22 crore from a tanker, arresting two. The alleged kingpin has 17 prior prohibition cases. Read the full investigation details.
Trichy police arrest 37-year-old Hidayathullah S, seizing 212 liquor bottles worth ₹1 lakh from a vacant plot near the airport. The bottles were allegedly sourced from Puducherry for illegal sale.
Jhabua police intercepted a truck near the Gujarat border, seizing foreign & country-made liquor worth over Rs 2 crore. The driver fled. Read the full details of the major bust here.
Ahmedabad police confiscated over 53,000 bottles of prohibited liquor and 196 bags of animal hair from an abandoned truck. Read the full details of the major seizure under the Gujarat Prohibition Act.
Jamtara police intercept a truck and two cars smuggling liquor into Bihar, seizing 210 IMFL crates and 78 spirit gallons. Four Dhanbad residents arrested in the late-night raid. Read the full story.
Telangana faces potential liquor supply crisis as companies warn of shortages due to unpaid dues. 2,620 stores set to open Dec 1 amid election and festival demand surge. Read more.
Aravalli police arrested one person and seized Indian-made foreign liquor worth Rs 2.54 lakh near Meravada village. Two other accused are currently absconding. Read more details.
Dewas Police intercept truck with 675 boxes of foreign liquor worth ₹85.35 lakh in Operation Prahar. Two arrested in major crackdown on illegal alcohol trade. Read full details.
East Singhbhum DC Karn Satyarthi faces second ACB interrogation this week in Rs 38-crore fake bank guarantee liquor scam. Former excise commissioner under scrutiny.
Excise officials in Giridih intercepted a truck smuggling 800 liquor crates worth Rs 75 lakh concealed under potatoes. Four arrested in major crackdown on illegal alcohol trade.
Former Bihar CM Jitan Ram Manjhi reverses stance, endorsing Nitish Kumar's 2016 prohibition policy. Key development in Bihar politics ahead of elections. Read full analysis.
Explore how Gujarat's prohibition exemption in GIFT City has transformed business culture, attracted global firms, and created a controlled social ecosystem while maintaining strict regulations.
Chhattisgarh EOW files 7th chargesheet in liquor scam, names ex-excise commissioner Niranjan Das in ₹50 lakh/month commission syndicate. State lost ₹530 crore revenue. Read full investigation details.
Rajasthan High Court directs state government to remove 1,102 liquor shops near highways within two months, citing alarming rise in drunk driving accidents. Court prioritizes public safety over revenue.
The Supreme Court has protected the default bail of a former IAS officer, a former CM's OSD, and an industrialist in the Andhra Pradesh liquor scam case. Get the latest legal updates.
Supreme Court protects ex-IAS officer, ex-CM's OSD & industrialist in Andhra liquor scam. Default bail restored. Latest developments on the high-profile case.
Three event planners arrested for transporting leftover wedding beer from Delhi to Greater Noida for illegal sale. Police recovered 504 cans worth over ₹65,000 in excise department raid.
Delhi Police seizes illicit liquor consignment linked to AAP MCD bypoll candidate's brother-in-law. Vehicle registered to sitting councillor. Read for full details.
Telangana High Court Justice B Vijaysen Reddy criticized rapid liquor shop expansion, suggesting state needs new name. Hearing petition against wine shop in residential area.
Telangana High Court judge Justice B Vijaysen Reddy criticized the rapid expansion of liquor outlets while hearing a petition against a wine shop in residential area. Read more about the court's strong observations.
Punjab Assembly unanimously declares Anandpur Sahib, Talwandi Sabo and Golden Temple area as holy cities with complete ban on liquor, meat and tobacco. Read about this historic decision.