I-T Raids on Food Firms, One Linked to Shilpa Shetty
Income Tax Department conducts nationwide raids on food companies, including a brand promoted by Shilpa Shetty. Search operations span multiple cities, uncovering alleged financial irregularities.
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I-T Raids Mumbai F&B Firms, Shilpa Shetty Restaurant Searched
Income Tax Department raids over 20 Mumbai food & beverage firms for tax evasion. Searches include a restaurant co-owned by Shilpa Shetty. Details on the ongoing investigation here.
₹1 Crore Illegal Liquor Seized on Mumbai-Nashik Highway
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 beer price probe: Vends accused of overcharging bars
Gurgaon's excise department investigates liquor vends for allegedly overcharging restaurants for beer, violating policy and encouraging tax evasion. Full details inside.
Maharashtra Excise Seizes Rs 1.01 Cr Illegal Liquor on Mumbai-Nashik Highway
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.
Delhi's New Liquor App Allows Pre-Booking, Real-Time Stock Check
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.
PoA Holder Remanded in Pune Land Stamp Duty Fraud Case
A Pune court remands Sheetal Tejwani in police custody till Dec 23 in a Rs 6 crore stamp duty evasion case involving a 40-acre Mundhwa land deal. Key accused include a suspended sub-registrar and a business partner linked to Ajit Pawar's son. Read the ful
Delhi's new liquor app to show real-time stock, allow bookings
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.
HC Orders ₹10.8 Lakh Stamp Duty Refund to Pune Couple
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: Illegal liquor factory busted, Rs 8 lakh seized
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 warns against liquor sales on social media
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 to Launch Mobile App for Pre-Booking Liquor
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.
Punjab Teachers' Unions Protest Poll Duty Mismanagement
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.
Gurgaon Customs Scam: Rs 10 Cr Liquor Racket Exposed
A Gurgaon SIT uncovers a massive liquor smuggling racket diverting imported consignments from govt warehouses to shops, evading crores in Customs duty. Key arrests made, masterminds flee abroad.
Gurgaon liquor shops accused of major excise violations
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.
Call of Duty's New Strategy: Free Trial, Unprecedented Support
Activision announces a major shift for Call of Duty, offering a free Black Ops 7 trial next week and ending back-to-back releases. Experience the game and decide for yourself.
Kanpur: 4 held for Rs 37.87 crore GST fraud using fake firms
Kanpur police and tax officials bust a gang that created fake companies to evade GST worth Rs 37.87 crore. Four arrested, laptops and phones seized. Read the full investigation details.
Rs 7.5 Lakh Illegal Liquor Seized from Bus in Indore
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.
Excise Seizes 500L Illicit Liquor in T'puram, 2 Arrested
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.
489 Fake GST IDs Found, Rs 3,000 Crore Tax Evasion
Government uncovers 489 bogus GST registrations using forged IDs, evading Rs 3,000 crore. Data analytics drive intensifies against tax fraud networks. Read the full report.
489 Fake GST IDs with Forged PAN, Aadhaar Found
Government detects 489 fake GST registrations using forged PAN & Aadhaar, leading to ₹3,000+ crore tax evasion. Learn about the crackdown and new safety measures.
UP Excise Crackdown on Illegal Bars, Liquor Norm Violations
UP Excise Commissioner Adarsh Singh mandates statewide checks on bars & shops illegally serving liquor. Action follows complaints of norm violations & open consumption near outlets.
New Tobacco Tax Regime Targets Pan Masala Variants
FM Nirmala Sitharaman explains new Health & National Security Cess to replace GST compensation levy. Bill aims to stop tax evasion on pan masala, secure funds for public health and defence. Read more.
Parliament Approves Excise Duty on Tobacco Bill
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.
Central Excise Amendment Bill 2025 Passed by Parliament
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.
MPs Reveal Tobacco Quit Struggles in Parliament Tax Debate
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 Passes Tobacco Excise Duty Bill
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.
Govt clarifies tobacco levy is excise duty, not a new cess
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.
Rs 2 Crore Illegal Liquor Seized by Jhabua Police
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.
Lok Sabha Passes Bill on Tobacco Excise Duty
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.
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