Bengaluru Locals Oppose Liquor Shop Near School, Temple
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.
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Rs 30 Lakh Foreign Liquor Seized in Motihari Fodder Truck
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.
Meghan McCain, Ben Domenech welcome third child, a boy
TV personality Meghan McCain and husband Ben Domenech announce the birth of their son, Ransom. The couple shares their joy and exhaustion as they expand their family.
Ludhiana Teen Kidnapped in Mistaken Identity, 1 Arrested
A 15-year-old boy was kidnapped, stripped, and tortured in Ludhiana's Fauji Colony. The gang demanded Rs 20,000 ransom via video call before realizing they had the wrong person. Police have arrested one suspect.
Man arrested for smuggling liquor at Kanpur Central Station
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.
MML Demand Surges, Supply Chain Faces Strain
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.
Liquor Mafia's New Train Smuggling Formula Exposed in Prayagraj
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.
MSIL's New Year's Eve liquor sales hit Rs 181.1 crore
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.
Shooters Attack Liquor Office in Haryana, Demand Ransom
Armed miscreants fired shots at a liquor contractor's office in Haryana's Yamunanagar, demanding a Rs 10 lakh ransom. Police launch manhunt. Read the full story.
MSIL Sells Rs 18.11 Crore Liquor in Karnataka on Dec 31
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.
AP Liquor Sales Rise 8% in Dec 2025 on Festive Demand
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 Govt Faces Flak Over Pro-Liquor Moves
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.
Thane teen kidnapped via fake Instagram account, rescued
A 15-year-old boy in Thane was kidnapped for ransom after being lured by a fake Instagram profile. Police rescued him within 24 hours and arrested four men. Read the full story.
Gujarat liquor permit growth stalls at 1% in 2025
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.
Lucknow: 3 Held for Kidnapping Over Rs 5 Lakh Debt
Sushant Golf City police arrest three men for kidnapping a man over a Rs 5 lakh debt. Prime accused is a history-sheeter. Stolen SUV and illegal firearm recovered. Read the full story.
Barmer contractor arrested over viral road dispute video
A contractor in Barmer's Sheo was arrested after a video of him threatening villagers over a poorly constructed road went viral. MLA apologises. Read the full story.
Vadodara: Man dies after falling into open manhole near water tank
Vadodara Municipal Corporation holds cleaning agency accountable for the death of Vipulsinh Zala, who fell into an uncovered manhole near Manjalpur water tank. Read about the negligence and the actions taken.
70+ Sanitation Workers Protest Job Loss in Fatehabad
More than 70 sanitation workers in Fatehabad, Haryana, protest sudden termination by private contractor. They demand reinstatement and probe into irregularities. Full story inside.
Surat Residents Bust Illegal Liquor Den, Police Arrest 1
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.
Bhagalpur police arrests 7 in exam solver gang kidnapping case
Bhagalpur police cracked down on an interstate exam paper solver gang, arresting seven members for kidnapping a co-conspirator over a payment dispute. Read the full story.
MP Eases Liquor Licence Rules for New Year Parties
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 liquor racket: Sixth arrest in imported liquor scam
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.
Rs 1.6 Crore Liquor Seized in Gujarat, Truck Driver Arrested
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.
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.
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.
Liquor truck overturns in Gujarat, crowd loots bottles
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.
HC fines engineer Rs 50k for illegal duplicate tender
Karnataka High Court imposes Rs 50,000 personal cost on a Haveri executive engineer for illegally re-tendering a concluded project. Read the full details of the court's order.
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.
212 Litres Liquor Seized in Khagaria Police Raid
Khagaria police confiscated 212 litres of illegal liquor from an SUV in Paharchak village. The vehicle's occupants fled. SP Rakesh Kumar details the operation.
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