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.
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.
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Sitamarhi police arrested seven individuals and seized 125 litres of illicit liquor and three stolen motorcycles from a mango orchard. Get the latest crime updates from Bihar.
Kerala vigilance uncovers deep-rooted corruption in liquor trade. Raids reveal bribes, fake records, and collusion between bar owners and excise officials. Read the shocking details.
Navneet Sangar from Kurukshetra becomes Haryana's first rider in an international cross-country rally raid. He competed independently in Indonesia's IRRA, navigating 450km using a roadbook. Read his inspiring journey.
Pune excise department raided The Noir pub in Viman Nagar, booking 52 people and seizing items worth ₹3.67 lakh in an illegal liquor party. 21 squads formed for New Year vigilance.
Indore police conducted late-night raids in Bhawarkuan, seizing equipment and sealing a pub. Action taken against resort owner for loud music and lack of liquor licence. Details inside.
An in-depth look at Pune Police's major raid on Umarti village, a hub for 'USA' (Umarti Sikligar Arms) illegal firearms. Explore the community's history, the crackdown, and the struggle for change.
A massive police raid in Umarti village, known as 'Umarti Sikligar Arms' or 'USA', exposes a hub of illegal firearms. Discover how this village supplies weapons nationwide and the community's struggle to change.
Gopalganj police thwarted a major criminal conspiracy, arresting a notorious liquor smuggler and recovering illegal firearms in a late-night raid. Read how the operation unfolded.
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.
Khagaria police raided a mini illegal arms manufacturing unit in Jaralhiya Bahiyar, arresting one person and seizing weapons and machinery. Read the full details of the operation.
Pune police arrested three for illegal liquor sale in Kondhwa, seizing over Rs 1 crore cash from their house. Accused Amarkaur had prior cases. Details inside.
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.
Kondhwa police raided an illegal liquor operation in Kakade Vasti, Pune, confiscating over Rs 1 crore in unaccounted cash and liquor worth Rs 3.47 lakh. Three suspects face charges under the Prohibition Act. Read the full details.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ahmedabad Crime Branch raids Vatva godown, seizes 1,152 liquor bottles worth Rs 14.97 lakh ahead of New Year's Eve. Three arrested, one absconding. Read the full details.
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.
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.
Gurgaon police raided an illegal liquor party at a Bhondsi farmhouse, arresting 16 foreigners staying illegally. Over Rs 5 lakh worth of alcohol and cash seized. Read the full details.
Gurgaon police raided a Bhondsi farmhouse, arresting 16 foreigners staying illegally. Rs 5 lakh worth of alcohol, cash, and cards seized. Organisers on the run. Read details.
Patna police thwart liquor smuggling via the Ganga river and uncover a counterfeit foreign liquor factory ahead of festive season. Read the full details of the late-night operation and raid.
Bhopal Crime Branch raids illegal liquor warehouse, seizes 888 boxes. Three arrested, hunt on for manager. Read the full details of the major crackdown here.