India rejects New Zealand's request for duty concessions on dairy, vegetables, sugar, and metals. The move protects domestic sectors as both nations review their trade agreement. Read the full analysis.
Kerala Excise arrests a father-son duo in Thiruvananthapuram, seizing 100kg of banned tobacco products meant for wholesale distribution. Read about the special festive season crackdown.
Delhi High Court directs customs authorities to respond to IndiGo's petition seeking a refund of over Rs 900 crore in import duty. The case involves aircraft engines and parts. Read the latest developments.
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.
Ahmedabad airport police crack down on a major racket storing banned smoking accessories in Hansol, seizing material worth Rs 72.28 lakh. One trader named as accused. Read more.
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.
BJP leader Amit Malviya accused TMC MP Kirti Azad of vaping inside Lok Sabha, sharing a video. The incident follows a complaint by BJP MP Anurag Thakur. Read the full details and reactions.
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.
BJP alleges TMC leader Kirti Azad was caught vaping in Lok Sabha. MP Anurag Thakur files complaint with Speaker Om Birla. Read the full details and potential consequences.
A major ICMR study reveals e-cigarettes increase heart attack risk by 53% and stroke risk significantly. Experts warn nicotine is the real danger, debunking 'harm reduction' myths. Learn why quitting all nicotine is crucial.
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.
Bombay High Court directs Maharashtra to refund stamp duty to an elderly Pune couple who abandoned a flat purchase due to Covid-19 financial and medical crisis. Landmark ruling prevents 'unjust enrichment' by state.
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.
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.
Vadodara police arrested a man and confiscated banned e-cigarettes worth over Rs 10 lakh from his apartment. The raid was part of a crackdown on illegal tobacco products. Read for details.
15 teachers' unions in Punjab stage statewide protests against alleged harassment during election duty. They demand compensation for families of deceased teachers and better safety measures. Read more.
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.
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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.
UP Excise Commissioner Adarsh Singh mandates statewide checks on bars & shops illegally serving liquor. Action follows complaints of norm violations & open consumption near outlets.
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.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified in Lok Sabha that the tobacco levy is an excise duty, not a new cess. The move aims to keep cigarettes unaffordable and revenue will be shared with states.
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.
The Lok Sabha has passed a crucial bill to amend excise duty rates on tobacco and its products. This legislative move aims to update the Central Excise Act, 1944. Read for details and implications.