Gujarat's recent relaxation of its prohibition law in GIFT City highlights the state's balancing act between a decades-old dry law and the demands of global business. Explore the history and impact of this pivotal change.
Telangana School Education Department extends Pongal holidays for all schools till January 16, 2026. Get details on the official order, reason for extension, and key instructions.
Rajasthan's New Year celebrations saw record liquor sales exceeding Rs 119 crore, a Rs 5 crore jump from last year. Jaipur led the festivities with hundreds of venues. Discover the premium import trend driving the surge.
Patna authorities arrested nine individuals and seized 66 litres of illegal country-made liquor in a major raid in Kankarbagh. DM vows strict enforcement of prohibition laws. Read the full details.
Residents of ECC Road in Bengaluru's Whitefield area are up in arms against a proposed liquor store near a school and temple. Read about their legal fight and community concerns.
Motihari excise officials, acting on a tip-off, intercepted a truck from UP and seized 100 cartons of foreign liquor concealed in fodder. Read the full story of the smuggling attempt.
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.
Telangana High Court dismisses Sanghi Polymers' appeal, orders payment of Rs 4.21 crore in grid charges. Court emphasizes responsible use of vital public resources. Read the full legal analysis.
Telangana's Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka commits to clearing Rs 6,244 crore in employee dues. The new govt has already paid Rs 1,752 crore in pensions and guarantees salaries on the 1st of every month. Read the full report.
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.
Telangana govt levies road safety tax on new vehicles; funds to boost safety measures. Assembly also approves two private universities. Read key 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.
Telangana High Court dismisses Sanghi Polymers' appeal against Rs 4.21 crore Grid Support Charges. The court upheld the discom's demand, emphasizing consumer responsibility for lawful charges. Read the full judgment details.
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.
Telangana unveils ambitious Tourism Policy 2025-2030, securing over ₹22,324 crore in investments to generate 90,000 jobs. Key initiatives include international festivals and 27 special tourism zones.
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.
Telangana's liquor shops stocked over Rs 660 crore worth of alcohol in late 2025, as spirits like whisky outsold beer, marking a major shift in the state's drinking culture. Discover the data and reasons behind the change.
Telangana DGP reports 509 Maoist surrenders in 2025, with a significant drop in overall crime. Cybercrime losses fell 21%, while road safety remains a concern. Read the full report.
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.
A new PIL in Punjab & Haryana HC challenges the state's land auction plan, demanding recovery of Rs 2,582 crore in unpaid bills first. Hearing set for Jan 12, 2026. Read the full story.
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.