Madhya Pradesh reshapes finances with zero-based budgeting & a 3-year rolling plan. Deputy CM Jagdish Devda reveals FY25 revenue of Rs 55,634 Cr, per capita income of Rs 1.52 lakh, and new tech-driven initiatives for revenue growth.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu reveals state revenue surged to Rs 26,683 crore in 2.5 years, crediting liquor vend auctions. He aims for a self-reliant Himachal by 2027. Read more.
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.
Lok Sabha approves the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025, to scrap 71 obsolete laws. Union Law Minister says the move aims to reverse colonial-era legacies. Read the full list of laws being removed.
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.
Dumka police intercept a mini-truck smuggling 110 liquor cases & 800 litres of spirit from Bengal to dry state Bihar. Two arrested. Full details on the raid and investigation inside.
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.
US federal efforts to pre-empt state AI regulations face criticism for creating instability and harming businesses. Experts argue it undermines safety and democratic process. Read the full analysis.
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.
Odisha assembly passes Jan Vishwas Bill 2025, decriminalising outdated provisions in 16 laws to boost ease of doing business and ease of living. Read the key reforms.
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.
Two years after Gujarat allowed alcohol in GIFT City, the controlled experiment shows a balance between prohibition and global business needs. Will this model expand? Explore the data and debate.
Mathura, the 1972 rape case survivor who changed India's sexual assault laws, was found living in destitution. Read how a TOI report triggered nationwide support and government action.
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.
Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani alleges liquor, drugs, prostitution, and gambling are freely available across Gujarat's 33 districts, challenging the state's dry status. Read the shocking revelations.
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.
Supreme Court directs Law Commission to examine plea challenging Hindu laws' application to Buddhists. Article 25 includes Buddhists in Hindu definition. Read latest developments.