Residents of Mahadev Nagar in Surat took matters into their own hands, raiding an illegal country liquor den. Police seized 18 litres of liquor and arrested one alleged operator. Read the full story.
Madhya Pradesh government simplifies New Year celebrations with online temporary liquor licences. Get a one-day permit for private parties at Rs 500. Apply now!
Gurgaon SIT makes sixth arrest in multi-crore imported liquor racket. Accused Mudit Kumar diverted untaxed liquor, bypassing all checks. Raid earlier recovered ₹10 crore worth of illegal foreign liquor.
Dahod police intercept a Rajasthan truck near Gujarat-MP border, recovering over 25,000 bottles of IMFL worth Rs 1.6 crore. Read the full details of the major seizure.
Karnataka government fixes a Rs 1.5 crore base price for CL-2 and CL-9 liquor licences in Bengaluru. Read about the impact on the prized permits last issued in 1992.
Mohali excise officials arrest a smuggler near Mataur village, seizing 25 cases of whiskey meant for illegal sale in Chandigarh. Read the full details of the crackdown.
The US Embassy & consulates across India will suspend all routine services for three days from December 24, 2025, due to a federal holiday order. Plan your visa and passport appointments accordingly. Check official sources for emergency contacts.
Sugreev Kumar, key owner of 'The Theka' in Gurgaon, arrested at Delhi airport in Rs 10-crore illegal foreign liquor case. Police have now detained five individuals in the major excise fraud.
A truck carrying liquor overturned in Gujarat's Sanand, leading to chaos as locals looted bottles in the dry state. Police are investigating the source and destination of the consignment.
Karnataka begins a historic online auction of 38 defunct liquor licences in Dakshina Kannada & Udupi from mid-January. A state-wide move aims for transparency and revenue boost. Details inside.
The US Embassy in India announces a holiday closure from December 24 to 26. Visa services suspended; emergency contacts active. Plan your travel accordingly.
Khagaria police confiscated 212 litres of illegal liquor from an SUV in Paharchak village. The vehicle's occupants fled. SP Rakesh Kumar details the operation.
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.
Bhopal Crime Branch raids illegal liquor warehouse, seizes 888 boxes. Three arrested, hunt on for manager. Read the full details of the major crackdown here.
Patna District Magistrate Thiyagarajan SM has mandated the destruction of over 2 lakh litres of seized liquor. Strict action is also promised against illegal trade syndicates. Read the full story.
Garhwa police confiscated IMFL worth over Rs 1 crore from a hotel near NH-39. The consignment, en route to Bihar from UP, led to one arrest. Details inside.
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.
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.
Annapurna Bhandar, a legendary sweet shop in Delhi's Chandni Chowk since 1929, closes its doors on Dec 31 after a legal dispute. Read about its rich history and the impact on loyal customers.
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.
A young couple died of suffocation after a fire broke out in their grocery shop in Delhi's Tikri Kalan. Police suspect a short circuit caused the blaze. Read the full details.