Noida issues 176 festive party licences for Christmas, New Year
Noida's excise department has issued 176 temporary licences for Christmas and New Year parties. Over 140 went to RWAs and housing societies. Read about the new rules and reduced fees.
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Punjab Liquor Traders Urge Govt to Amend Excise Policy
Punjab liquor traders warn of financial stress, call for abolishing open IMFL quota system in 2026-27 excise policy. They cite oversupply and unsustainable competition as major threats.
Hyderabad Police Bust Drug Ring, Arrest 4 Including IT Professional
Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing arrests four, including an event manager and a software professional, for running a drug network using dark web and crypto. Details inside.
Sangli man arrested for renting 100+ bank accounts to cybercriminals
Sangli cyber police arrest Jaib Jawed Shaikh for operating a 'mule account' racket, seizing 34 debit cards & 27 SIMs. Discover how cyber fraud networks operate in India.
Murder accused among two held with MDMA in Kollam
Kerala excise officials arrested two men, including a murder case accused, seizing 11.65 gm of MDMA. The duo allegedly procured drugs from a Nigerian national in Bengaluru. Read the full details.
Rs 1.5 Crore Base Price Set for Bengaluru Liquor Permits
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.
Excise Dept Seizes 300 Bottles of Illicit Liquor in Mohali
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.
Patna HC: Return stolen vehicles used in liquor smuggling
Patna High Court orders return of stolen vehicles seized in liquor smuggling cases if owner is innocent. Landmark judgment protects victims from penalties for crimes of others. Read the full story.
974g Ganja Seized, 2 Arrested in Mysuru Excise Raid
Excise officials in KR Nagar, Mysuru, arrested two individuals and seized 974 grams of dry ganja near Thopamma temple. The accused were allegedly transporting the contraband for sale. Read the full details of the NDPS Act case here.
ED Arrests Gujarat Officer, Seizes Rs 67L Cash in Delhi Raid
The Enforcement Directorate's Delhi unit arrested a Gujarat revenue official and recovered Rs 67 lakh in cash allegedly hidden in a bedroom. The case also names Surendranagar's collector. Read the full details.
Hotels seek extended hours for festive season in Maharashtra
HRAWI requests Maharashtra govt to extend operating hours for bars & restaurants until 5 AM on Dec 24, 25, 31. Move aims to boost festive hospitality & tourism.
Gurgaon liquor racket: Main owner arrested after Bali escape
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.
Thiruvananthapuram Tightens Festive Season Security
Thiruvananthapuram excise department launches a special enforcement drive until Jan 5 to curb liquor and drug trafficking during Christmas and New Year. Public urged to report via helpline 0471-2473149.
Birch Partner Arrested for Forging Health NOC in Goa
Mapusa police arrest Ajay Gupta of Birch by Romeo Lane for allegedly forging a health officer's NOC to obtain an excise licence. Latest updates on the tragic fire case bail hearings included.
Assam arrests over provocative social media videos
Assam Police arrests one, detains another for sharing videos justifying Bangladesh lynching. Phones seized, probe ongoing. Strict action promised against communal hate online.
38 Defunct Liquor Licences Up for E-Auction in Coastal Karnataka
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.
Punjab GST up 16%, Excise revenue surges 8.64%
Punjab's GST collections surge 16% to Rs 17,860 crore till November. Excise revenue also rises 8.64%. FM Cheema credits tech-driven enforcement & OTS scheme for boosting state finances.
Delhi increases sacramental wine limit for churches to 4,000 litres
Delhi government significantly raises the annual sacramental wine storage limit for churches from 91 to 4,000 litres ahead of Christmas. The excise rules have been amended to ease religious and industrial needs.
52 Kg Ganja Seized, 4 Arrested in Ganjam District
Excise officials in Odisha's Ganjam district arrested four persons, including a woman, and seized 52 kg of ganja worth ₹25 lakh. One accused was previously arrested for smuggling. Read the full details.
Man held with 6.3kg ganja in Krishnagiri's Hosur
A 25-year-old labourer from Odisha was arrested in Hosur with 6.3 kg of ganja. The Prohibition Enforcement Wing seized the drugs near the Karnataka border. Read the full investigation details.
Fresh Chargesheet Against Bhupesh Baghel's Son in Liquor Scam
Chhattisgarh EOW/ACB files 8th chargesheet in liquor scam, names Chaitanya Baghel as key syndicate figure. Probe pegs scam at over ₹3,074 crore. Read the latest details.
Kerala Excise Arrests Duo, Seizes 100kg Banned Tobacco
Kerala Excise arrests a father-son duo in Thiruvananthapuram, seizing 100kg of banned tobacco products meant for wholesale distribution. Read about the special festive season crackdown.
Teen arrested for role in Rs 20 lakh digital arrest scam
Uttarakhand Police's STF and cyber crime unit arrest a Class 12 student from Jaipur for allegedly aiding a gang that cheated an 80-year-old man of Rs 20 lakh through a 'digital arrest' fraud. Read the full investigation details.
Couple arrested in Coimbatore for 29kg ganja chocolates
A man and woman were arrested in Coimbatore for purchasing 29kg of ganja chocolates online. Police say they planned a Goa trip. Read the full details of the NDPS case.
Netanyahu NYC visit planned, Mamdani's arrest vow challenged
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu accepts NYC invite, plans visit soon. Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's campaign promise to arrest him faces legal and political scrutiny. Read the full story.
Man arrested for Rs 10.20 lakh Italy visa fraud in Hisar
Barwala police arrest a man for cheating a youth of Rs 10.20 lakh with a false promise of sending him to Italy. The accused was nabbed at Indore airport. Read the full story.
Koraput Police IIC Arrested for Taking Bribe
Vigilance sleuths arrest Dasmantpur IIC Sukma Hansdah for demanding Rs 20,000 bribe to submit case diary. Searches launched for disproportionate assets. Read the full details.
₹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.
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