GRP personnel at Kanpur Central Railway Station arrested a 24-year-old man smuggling illicit liquor to Bihar. The police recovered 48 quarters of English liquor worth Rs 10,000. Read the full details of the operation.
Maharashtra Made Liquor (MML) sees unexpected high demand since October launch, causing supply shortages. Retailers report weekly stockouts as manufacturers race to scale up production. Discover the price and quality factors driving its popularity.
A massive fire broke out at a liquor shop in Jalandhar's Model Town, causing significant damage. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours. No casualties reported. Read for details.
GRP Prayagraj arrests youth, uncovers liquor mafia's new train-route smuggling tactic using unemployed youths. Details on the commission-based network and police probe inside.
Karnataka's MSIL outlets saw liquor sales nearly double on New Year's Eve, earning a record Rs 181.1 crore. Discover the festive surge and top-selling brands.
After the murder of MBA student Anjel Chakma, Dehradun's Northeast community unites in protest, demanding justice and institutional sensitivity. Read their powerful story.
Karnataka's MSIL recorded double liquor sales worth Rs 18.11 crore on New Year's Eve 2025, with Mysuru leading at Rs 3.04 crore. Discover the full state-wide sales breakdown.
Andhra Pradesh's liquor sales surged to Rs 2,767 crore in December 2025, an 8% year-on-year rise. Year-end celebrations drove a 60% spike in the final three days. Explore the district-wise data and key drivers.
Kerala's LDF government faces criticism as extended bar hours on New Year's Eve lead to record liquor sales, raising questions about its abstinence policy. Read the full analysis.
Gujarat's liquor health permit growth has stalled, rising just 1% in 2025. Policy shifts, GIFT City rules, and administrative delays are key factors. Read the full analysis.
Over 500 traders and residents in Jaipur's Chandpole market protested a liquor shop's location. Following talks, authorities agreed to relocate the outlet within a week, averting a market shutdown.
Dehradun police refute family's claims of delay in registering FIR after Anjel Chakma's death. Father, a BSF constable, alleges police inaction. One accused still absconding near Nepal border.
Jaipur's Chandpole market traders intensify protest against a liquor shop near religious sites, threatening a complete shutdown on December 31 if authorities fail to relocate it.
After stabbing Tripura student Anjel Chakma in Dehradun, the accused bought liquor and celebrated. Police say prima facie no racial violence evidence, as one accused remains at large in Nepal.
Father of Anjel Chakma, who died after a racial attack in Dehradun, alleges police refused to file FIR initially. Five arrested, main accused fled to Nepal. Read the full story.
Three masked men, one brandishing a gun, robbed a jewellery store in Hunsur, Mysuru. Police launch manhunt after the daring daytime heist caught on CCTV.
Angel Chakma, a 21-year-old MBA student from Tripura, succumbed to injuries after a brutal stabbing in Dehradun. Police have arrested five, with one Nepali national absconding. Read the chilling details.
Anjel Chakma, a 24-year-old MBA student from Tripura, succumbed to injuries after a stabbing in Dehradun. The attack followed racial slurs. Police have upgraded the case to murder. Read more for details and the ongoing manhunt.
A 24-year-old MCA student from Tripura succumbed to injuries in Dehradun after being stabbed for opposing racial abuse. Six accused, including two minors, have been charged. Read the full story and demand for justice.
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.
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.
A mobile shop owner in Shivamogga was stabbed after being mistaken for his brother in an attack rooted in old enmity. Police have arrested three individuals. Read the full details.
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.
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.