Man arrested for blackmailing Mumbai traders on X
Malad Police arrested Sanjay Yadav for extorting money from suburban traders by posting online complaints on X (Twitter). Police urge other victims to come forward.
Malad Police arrested Sanjay Yadav for extorting money from suburban traders by posting online complaints on X (Twitter). Police urge other victims to come forward.
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.
Author Devdutt Pattanaik explores how the arrival of Islam in Bengal and Odisha differed from Gujarat, tracing its roots to Central Asian horse traders and local king dynamics. Read this insightful analysis.
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.
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.
Central Kolkata's 'Mini Bangladesh' area sees a sharp drop in Bangladeshi tourists for the second consecutive Dec-Jan season, hurting traders and hoteliers. Read about their cautious hope for the new year.
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.
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.
Pakistani traders and businesses foresee a severe economic crisis in 2025, citing soaring inflation, high taxes, and crippling energy costs. Can the government intervene?
The Indian rupee is expected to open steady as market participants adopt a cautious stance, evaluating fresh dollar inflows after a challenging 2025. Discover the key factors shaping its trajectory in early 2026.
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.
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 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.
Indian rupee traders assess the currency's near-term path after RBI's aggressive December intervention. With markets shut, a flat opening is expected. The rupee fell nearly 5% in 2025. Explore the forces shaping the rupee in 2026.
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.
Egg prices in Mumbai reach a historic high of Rs 110 per dozen due to festive demand and cold wave. Chicken and mutton prices also surge, pinching household budgets. Details inside.
Pakistani traders warn of nationwide shutdown on January 16 against mandatory POS machine rule, citing harassment fears. Read about the protest and demands.
US sanctions on Rosneft & Lukoil reshape India's Russian crude imports. Little-known UAE-based intermediaries gain market share as December volumes hit a 3-year low. Analysis & expert insights inside.
Jaipur's Chandpole market traders intensify protest against a liquor shop near religious sites, threatening a complete shutdown on December 31 if authorities fail to relocate it.
Ahead of New Year celebrations, Bengaluru police have instructed traders to ensure CCTV functionality and install additional cameras. Read the full security advisory here.
Over 125 traders from Ahmedabad's historic New Cloth Market plan a new base in Piplaj near processing units. Citing traffic woes, the move aims to streamline logistics for the massive cotton fabric trade. Read more.
Indore's Ahilya Chambers of Commerce writes to PM Modi, demanding urgent policy to regulate e-commerce discounting and price dumping, which they claim is crippling traditional markets and small retailers in the city.
A Kashmiri shawl seller was assaulted in Himachal Pradesh, sustaining fractures. JKSA calls it the 16th such attack this year, urging CMs for immediate intervention and a permanent solution.
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.
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 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.
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.
Shopkeepers in Mohali's Phase 3B2 market staged a protest, shutting shops for hours over illegal vendor encroachment. Authorities promise action. Read the full story.
Jamtara's trade halted as businessmen protest a violent jewellery store robbery. Owner Aman Verma was shot while resisting. Police form SIT, probe negligence. Read for details.