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.
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.
Ahead of Thane civic polls, authorities seize narcotics and liquor worth Rs 2.75 crore to ensure free & fair elections. Read about the massive pre-poll crackdown.
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.
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.
DRI officials at Mumbai airport seized 3.05 kg of 24-carat gold dust worth Rs 3.8 crore from a Bahrain arrival. Read the full details of the smuggling attempt.
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.
RPF flying squad nabs a man smuggling 38 liquor bottles from Muri station to dry state Bihar on New Year's Eve. Read the full details of the arrest and investigation.
Ahmedabad Police arrested 353 people for liquor consumption, possession, and drunk driving on New Year's Eve 2025-26. Massive security deployment ensured city safety. Read the full report.
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.
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.
Gujarat government announces a dedicated IT-AI cluster adjacent to GIFT City, aiming to attract top global tech firms with tailored incentives and boost the state's digital economy.
In a major drug bust, Cochin Customs seized 40 kg of hybrid ganja worth Rs 4 crore at Kochi airport. Two passengers from Bangkok were arrested. Read the full investigation 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.
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.
RPF officials at Bokaro railway station confiscated 30 bottles of India Made Foreign Liquor from an unclaimed bag on the Kosi Super Express. The seizure, valued at Rs 12,640, follows a major marijuana bust a day prior. Read for details.
In a massive pre-New Year operation, Gujarat police seized narcotics worth over Rs 7 crore, arrested dozens, and launched a probe into drug money trails. Read about the state-wide crackdown.
Chandigarh Police arrest two men from Uttar Pradesh, seizing 48 liquor bottles and 10 grams of heroin. The operation was based on a tip-off near the railway station. Read more.