Hazaribag: 687 Litres Illicit Liquor Seized, 6 Accused Absconding
A joint excise team seized 477 litres of foreign liquor and 210 litres of spirit in Hazaribag. One arrested, six booked and absconding. Read the full details of the police crackdown.
A joint excise team seized 477 litres of foreign liquor and 210 litres of spirit in Hazaribag. One arrested, six booked and absconding. Read the full details of the police crackdown.
Jharkhand High Court denies bail to suspended IAS officer Vinay Choubey, accused in Hazaribag land sale and liquor scam cases. He remains in custody since May 2023. Read the full details.
Gujarat's recent relaxation of its prohibition law in GIFT City highlights the state's balancing act between a decades-old dry law and the demands of global business. Explore the history and impact of this pivotal change.
Rajasthan's New Year celebrations saw record liquor sales exceeding Rs 119 crore, a Rs 5 crore jump from last year. Jaipur led the festivities with hundreds of venues. Discover the premium import trend driving the surge.
Patna authorities arrested nine individuals and seized 66 litres of illegal country-made liquor in a major raid in Kankarbagh. DM vows strict enforcement of prohibition laws. Read the full details.
ED attaches Rs 38.21 crore assets of ex-IAS officer, 30 others in Chhattisgarh liquor scam. Probe reveals Rs 2,800 crore loss to state. Key political figures named. Read the full details.
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.
Chaitanya Baghel, son of former CM Bhupesh Baghel, granted bail and released from Raipur Central Jail in the multi-crore liquor scam case. Details on the ED probe and political fallout inside.
Chhattisgarh High Court grants bail to Chaitanya Baghel, son of ex-CM Bhupesh Baghel, in a money laundering case. Court criticizes EOW for lapses, notes ED's lack of direct evidence. Read the full details.
Chhattisgarh High Court grants bail to Chaitanya Baghel, son of former CM Bhupesh Baghel, in the Rs 2,883 crore liquor scam. Get the latest details on the ED and EOW cases.
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.
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.
Chhattisgarh High Court grants bail to Chaitanya Baghel, son of former CM Bhupesh Baghel, in the alleged Rs 2,833 crore liquor scam. He was arrested by ED five months ago and is likely to be released from jail on Saturday.
Chhattisgarh High Court grants bail to Chaitanya Baghel, son of former CM Bhupesh Baghel, in a money laundering case linked to the state's alleged liquor scam. Details 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.
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.
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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ED's new chargesheet reveals a massive liquor scam syndicate in Chhattisgarh involving politicians & bureaucrats from 2019-2023. Read the shocking details.
The Enforcement Directorate files its final prosecution complaint in the Chhattisgarh liquor policy scam, naming 59 additional accused. The alleged scam occurred between 2019-2022 under the previous Congress government. Read the full details.
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.
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.