Bokaro police raided an under-construction house in Kanjkiro village, arresting one man and seizing a large cache of illicit liquor, bottles, and manufacturing equipment. Read the full details of the crackdown.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams introduces a fully automated, transparent cottage donation policy to eliminate manipulation. New rules include donor nominees, CCTV surveillance, and clear accountability.
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 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.
TTD EO Anil Kumar Singhal directs officials to install UPI kiosks & QR codes in 60 temples, fast-track 5,000 new temples, and modernize staff quarters. Key decisions from Tirupati review meeting.
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.
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.
Ahmedabad's Prevention of Crime Branch raided a country liquor brewery hidden in the Sabarmati riverbed near Kotarpur waterworks, seizing large quantities of illicit brew. One detained, one suspect fled.
Rajkot police seize liquor worth over Rs 2.22 crore from a tanker, arresting two. The alleged kingpin has 17 prior prohibition cases. Read the full investigation details.
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu criticizes ex-CM YS Jagan Reddy for his comments on the sacred Tirumala Parakamani theft case, calling them unethical and hurtful to devotees. Read more.
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) will establish its first Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Patna, Bihar, on a 10.11-acre plot leased for 99 years at Re 1. Read about TTD's national expansion plan.
Trichy police arrest 37-year-old Hidayathullah S, seizing 212 liquor bottles worth ₹1 lakh from a vacant plot near the airport. The bottles were allegedly sourced from Puducherry for illegal sale.
CV Ravi Kumar, accused in the TTD Parakamani theft, releases a video denying bribery claims and addressing bizarre rumours. The case is under HC-monitored reinvestigation.
NDA partners BJP and TDP criticise former CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy for calling the Tirumala Parakamani theft 'small'. They allege it hurts Hindu sentiments and mocks temple sanctity. Read the full story.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams announces Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan dates for 2025. Plan your pilgrimage for this sacred event. Check all details here.
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.
Ahmedabad police confiscated over 53,000 bottles of prohibited liquor and 196 bags of animal hair from an abandoned truck. Read the full details of the major seizure under the Gujarat Prohibition Act.
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams closed e-dip registrations after 24 lakh devotees applied for 1.8 lakh tokens. Read about the token allotment and special arrangements for the sacred event.
Jamtara police intercept a truck and two cars smuggling liquor into Bihar, seizing 210 IMFL crates and 78 spirit gallons. Four Dhanbad residents arrested in the late-night raid. Read the full story.
Telangana faces potential liquor supply crisis as companies warn of shortages due to unpaid dues. 2,620 stores set to open Dec 1 amid election and festival demand surge. Read more.
TTD announces major eco-initiative: Replacing all conventional vehicles with electric vehicles at Tirumala to reduce pollution. 10-year plan to increase forest cover from 32% to 45%.
Aravalli police arrested one person and seized Indian-made foreign liquor worth Rs 2.54 lakh near Meravada village. Two other accused are currently absconding. Read more details.
Dewas Police intercept truck with 675 boxes of foreign liquor worth ₹85.35 lakh in Operation Prahar. Two arrested in major crackdown on illegal alcohol trade. Read full details.
Former TTD chairman Subba Reddy urges SIT to extend ghee controversy probe from 2014, not just 2019-2024. Comprehensive investigation demanded in Tirumala temple matter.
Former TTD chairman YV Subba Reddy offers to undergo Satya Sodhana Pariksha and lie detector test to prove innocence in CBI-led SIT probe into Tirumala laddu ghee adulteration case. Read full details.
Billionaire Mantena Raju makes generous Rs 9 crore donation to Tirumala temple following his daughter's grand wedding. TTD Chairman BR Naidu felicitates the philanthropist for his devotion.
An American devotee anonymously donated Rs 9 crore to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams for temple activities. Read about this remarkable act of devotion.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams announces electronic token system for Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan from December 30 to January 8. Daily 4,500 tokens for pilgrims, 500 for Tirumala residents. Plan your visit now!
Nagpur excise department confiscated 373 litres of foreign liquor worth ₹10.08 lakh smuggled from MP. Two arrested. Report illegal liquor to helpline 18002339999.
A devotee from Hyderabad donates over 100 hearing aids to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, enhancing accessibility for hearing-impaired pilgrims at the temple.