Activist Harjeet Singh arrested in UP after ED probe on foreign funds
Climate activist Harjeet Singh arrested by UP excise for excess liquor after ED raids probe ₹6 crore foreign funds linked to FF-NPT treaty. Singh denies influencing government.
Climate activist Harjeet Singh arrested by UP excise for excess liquor after ED raids probe ₹6 crore foreign funds linked to FF-NPT treaty. Singh denies influencing government.
Delhi High Court demands personal affidavit from Excise Commissioner over year-long delay in relocating a liquor vend from Swaroop Nagar. Court questions authorities' inaction affecting residents' safety. Read the full story.
Mohali Excise Department intensifies enforcement drive, books dhaba owner for openly serving liquor. Read the full details of the crackdown on Kharar-Landran Road.
A joint excise team seized 477 litres of foreign liquor and 210 litres of spirit in Hazaribag. One arrested, six booked and absconding. Read the full details of the police crackdown.
Hospitality leaders in Indore warn new data protection rules will impact operations & trust. Learn how hotels are preparing for compliance and governance changes.
ED attaches Rs 38.21 crore assets of ex-IAS officer, 30 others in Chhattisgarh liquor scam. Probe reveals Rs 2,800 crore loss to state. Key political figures named. Read the full details.
Tobacco farmers in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh warn the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 will devastate livelihoods and boost illegal trade. Read their urgent plea to the government.
Excise department busts an illegal nightclub in Mohali's Sector 79, seizing 86 liquor bottles. Case registered against owner. Read details of the enforcement drive.
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.
Odisha excise officials arrested three individuals and seized 265 grams of brown sugar in Bhubaneswar's Forest Park area. The accused were produced in court following a targeted anti-drug operation. Read the full details.
Noida's liquor sales soared to Rs 17 crore on Dec 31, 2025, marking a 22% jump from last year. Beer consumption saw the sharpest rise. Discover the festive spending trends that boosted excise revenue.
Noida Excise Department launches inquiry after complaint alleges Arun Vihar club served subsidised CSD liquor illegally. Club denies charges. Full investigation underway.
Uttar Pradesh's data centre policy, launched in 2021, has exceeded its initial target. The state is now scaling up to 900 MW capacity, attracting massive investments and becoming a key digital hub. Discover how UP is powering India's data economy.
India's data centre industry is set for a 20% investment surge in 2026, driven by AI demand and sovereign cloud needs. Capacity could hit 2GW, with billions pledged by global and local giants.
Dakshina Kannada's liquor market held steady in December 2025. IMFL sales saw marginal growth of 127 boxes, while beer consumption fell by 2,795 boxes. Read the full analysis of local trends and factors.
Belagavi's New Year celebrations saw a cultural shift as beer consumption rose to 1,62,344 bottles, overtaking traditional winter whisky. Explore the changing drinking trends in Karnataka.
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.
Punjab government extends deadline for its 'Settlement of Arrears of Tax Dues Scheme' to March 31, 2025. Traders get more time to clear pending dues with significant concessions. Act now to benefit!
India mandates CCTV installation in tobacco factories from Feb 1, 2026. Footage must be preserved for 24 months. New excise rules also clarify duty on tins and other forms. Details inside.
The Indian government has levied an additional excise duty on tobacco products like cigarettes and bidis. The new duty, effective February 2, aims to boost revenue. Learn about the impact on prices and industry.
The Indian government has sharply increased excise duties on cigarettes and tobacco products from February 1, 2024. This move will lead to higher retail prices for consumers. Get all the details on the new rates and their impact.
Shares of ITC and Godfrey Phillips India plummeted after the finance ministry notified new excise duty and a health cess on tobacco products. Discover the impact on prices and public health.
ITC shares fell after Budget 2026 proposed higher excise duty on tobacco and a new health cess on pan masala, effective Feb 1. Cigarettes set to get costlier. Full analysis inside.
The government introduces a new tax structure for tobacco and pan masala from February 1, replacing the GST compensation cess with additional duties. Learn the impact.
India hikes excise duty on tobacco and imposes a health cess on pan masala from February 1, likely raising prices for 100 million smokers. Read the full details and impact.
Shares of ITC and Godfrey Phillips fell sharply after the government announced a hike in excise duty on cigarettes in the interim budget. The new rates are effective from February 1. Read for full market impact analysis.
The Indian government has increased the National Calamity Contingent Duty on cigarettes. Find out the new rates and the expected impact on prices and public health.
Nashik and Kolhapur saw massive police arrangements to prevent drunk driving and ensure safety on New Year's Eve. Over 1,000 home guards were deployed. Read about the security measures and community initiatives.
CapitaLand Investment raises S$150M for its India Data Centre Fund, acquiring stakes in three major projects. India's data centre capacity is set to double by 2027. Read more.