Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel strongly advocates for Gujarat's liquor ban, linking it to women's safety. She praises Union Minister Amit Shah as a modern-day Chanakya. Read more.
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.
Nashik revenue officials file a police complaint against 10 illegal miners in Sarul for operating with expired permits, causing a Rs 1.1 lakh royalty loss. Read the full details.
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.
A 20-year-old woman in Mirzapur was brutally attacked by her ex-boyfriend after she refused to convert her religion. Police have registered a case under the UP Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act. Read the full details.
A police patrol was targeted by the mining mafia in Chandigarh's Kansal area. Two suspects were arrested after a dramatic midnight chase. Read the full details of the brazen attack.
A joint police-forest force raid in Koderma's Chatarbar Wildlife Sanctuary seized heavy machinery, cracking down on illegal mica mining. Officials vow to continue operations. Read more.
Malaysian authorities intensify action against illegal Bitcoin mining, uncovering 14,000 sites causing massive power theft losses. A new taskforce leads the charge. Read more.
A newlywed woman in Kanpur's Juhi area was expelled from her husband's house over unmet dowry demands of a motorcycle or Rs 2 lakh. Police have filed a case under the Dowry Prohibition Act. Read the shocking details.
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.
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu directs officials to boost mining revenue through exports, domestic use, and a North Andhra metal cluster. Learn about the state's new mining strategy.
Haryana police seized 20 vehicles for illegal mining violations in Panchkula. The crackdown follows a high-level order and involves survey teams for compliance checks. Read more.
A 28-year-old undertrial in a prohibition case fled from police custody at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital. Read the full details of the escape and the ongoing manhunt.
Two years after Gujarat allowed alcohol in GIFT City, the controlled experiment shows a balance between prohibition and global business needs. Will this model expand? Explore the data and debate.
Panchkula police intensify crackdown on illegal mining, seizing heavy machinery and registering multiple cases. Authorities vow to continue operations against environmental offenders.
Joint police-mining department operation in Etawah seizes 4 trucks, arrests 3 drivers for illegal mineral transport. Over ₹5 lakh fine imposed in midnight raid.
An assistant sub-inspector in Aurangabad was arrested after six beer cans were found in his government-allotted quarters. The officer claims he was framed as investigation continues.
Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani alleges liquor, drugs, prostitution, and gambling are freely available across Gujarat's 33 districts, challenging the state's dry status. Read the shocking revelations.
Deccan Gold Mines Ltd engages in crucial discussions with Afghan authorities to extract valuable minerals from Afghanistan's rich mines. Historic opportunity for Indian mining sector.
Over 100 Scheduled Caste families in Bageshwar mining areas live in cracked, sinking homes. Poverty prevents them from seeking help as authorities ignore pleas. Read their harrowing story.
Himachal Pradesh mining tippers flood Nangal for overnight parking after Una implements evening-to-morning road ban. Local residents face noise, pollution, and safety concerns.
Indore administration imposes immediate ban on synthetic kite strings to protect birds and ensure public safety during Makar Sankranti festival. Learn about the restrictions.
Cuttack administration imposes ₹12 crore penalties after drone survey exposes massive illegal sand extraction across 15 quarries. Operators given 15-day deadline for payment.
Former Bihar CM Jitan Ram Manjhi reverses stance, endorsing Nitish Kumar's 2016 prohibition policy. Key development in Bihar politics ahead of elections. Read full analysis.
Explore how Gujarat's prohibition exemption in GIFT City has transformed business culture, attracted global firms, and created a controlled social ecosystem while maintaining strict regulations.
Congress stages rallies in Tharad and Patan, demanding immediate NDPS Act raids against drug peddlers and action near schools. Party stands with MLA Jignesh Mevani.
Maharashtra govt orders on-the-spot permit suspension & cancellation for vehicles involved in illegal sand mining. A three-tier penalty system is now in effect to curb revenue loss.
Women's participation in Jharkhand's mining sector has increased significantly since 2019. DGMS reports 442 women in opencast mines, 178 in underground operations. Read more about this transformative change.
Rajasthan's mines directorate launches statewide crackdown on illegal mining with drone surveillance and surprise inspections. Teams to conduct monthly checks across all districts.