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.
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.
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani releases a crucial video detailing immigrant rights during ICE encounters, following a controversial raid on Canal Street. Know your rights and protect your community.
Southern Railway completes phase of Kochu Veli station redevelopment with lifts & pit lines. Passengers demand ticket counters, shelters, more train stops to decongest Central. Read more.
Thiruvananthapuram cybercrime police arrest a 25-year-old from Ahmedabad for defrauding a doctor of Rs 1.11 crore via fake online trading promises. Read the full investigation details.
IndiGo's cancellation of 12 flights in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday severely impacts passengers, especially those connecting to international flights. Travelers face high costs for alternative arrangements. Read more.
The open campaign for Kerala's first-phase local body elections concludes. A fierce triangular contest is expected, especially in Thiruvananthapuram, as BJP's influence grows. Read the latest analysis.
IndiGo's flight cancellations leave passengers stranded in multiple cities. Tourists in Thiruvananthapuram face exorbitant hotel rates as the crisis hits the tourism sector. Industry demands compensation.
Delhi Police arrests 5 men, including a govt servant, for staging a fake police & Income Tax raid and stealing over 1 kg gold from a Karol Bagh jewellery workshop. Read the full investigation details.
Kerala State Election Commission confirms full readiness for two-phase local body elections on Dec 9 & 11. Dry day, holiday declared; action ordered on controversial notice.
A 51-year-old woman, Meena, died in a tragic accident at a Varkala printing press. In a separate incident, an 8-year-old boy succumbed to a snake bite. Read the full report.
Thiruvananthapuram court defers hearing on Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil's anticipatory bail plea in a 2023 rape case to Monday. The court refused interim protection from arrest. Details inside.
Despite orders from rights commissions, waste dumping near Beemapally Nursery School in Thiruvananthapuram continues, posing severe health risks to children. Locals threaten protest. Read more.
UP Excise Commissioner Adarsh Singh mandates statewide checks on bars & shops illegally serving liquor. Action follows complaints of norm violations & open consumption near outlets.
J&K Police's SIA conducted raids in Srinagar and Ganderbal, probing a white-collar terror module linked to weapons recovery and the Delhi blast case. Key arrests made.
Kazhakkoottam police arrest a 20-year-old for sexually assaulting a minor after offering a bike ride. Incident sparks calls for increased safety near schools. Learn more about the case and safety measures.
Thiruvananthapuram South sub-district clinched the overall championship at the revenue district school arts festival in Attingal. Over 9,000 students competed in 317 events. Read the full results and highlights here.
Congress expels MLA H. Salam Mamkootathil after a rape complaint and court order. The party acted swiftly to contain damage ahead of Kerala assembly polls. Read the full story.
Massive traffic jam for 2 hours after Navy Day demo in Thiruvananthapuram due to poor police management. Public forced to walk, locals step in. Details inside.
A powerful photo exhibition showcasing the Inclusive India Yatra by Gopinath Muthukad is now open at Magic Planet. See stunning visuals by AK Bijuraj promoting social inclusion. Free entry!
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.
The Thiruvananthapuram-Mumbai CSMT Express will be diverted on Dec 6 due to engineering work, skipping major stations like Coimbatore and Salem. Check the new route and alternative stops.
KPCC expels suspended Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil over serious allegations. Police intensify search as his anticipatory bail plea in a sexual assault case is denied by court. Read the latest updates.
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.
President Murmu witnesses Indian Navy's might at Shanghumugham Beach. Flypast, INS Vikrant fighter jet demo, MARCOS ops & more showcased. Read the full report.
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.