Pune rural police arrested four men, including the victim's driver, for allegedly kidnapping an ayurveda practitioner and extorting Rs19 lakh. Police recovered Rs7.80 lakh and the vehicle used in the crime.
Varanasi police arrested Achala Ram from Rajasthan and seized 9,086 litres of illegal foreign liquor worth Rs 75 lakh in Ballia district. The truck was intercepted near Sohanv petrol pump.
The Enforcement Directorate has summoned YSRCP MP PV Midhun Reddy for questioning in the Andhra Pradesh liquor scam investigation case. The probe focuses on alleged irregularities in the state's liquor policy.
Punjabi singer Dilnoor has approached Mohali police after receiving a threatening call demanding Rs 10 crore ransom, with the caller warning of dire consequences against B Praak.
Patna police arrested an alleged liquor supplier near GPO roundabout during a vehicle-checking drive. Foreign liquor was recovered from his car.
The Special Investigation Team probing the kidnapping of industrialist Devan Chandra Gandhi's son in Jamshedpur is focusing on Prince Khan's gang. Police are also hunting Bihar-based criminal groups operating from Muzaffarpur and Hajipur.
The family of abducted industrialist's son Kairav Gandhi received a Rs 5 crore ransom call on WhatsApp from an Indonesian number. Police SIT forms seven teams as search expands across three states.
Mumbai witnesses a sharp rise in illegal liquor trade ahead of BMC elections, with arrests tripling and seizures soaring as political operatives mobilize voters in slum areas.
The Bombay High Court declined to restrict liquor sale ban only to polling day, upholding Maharashtra rules that prohibit sales before, during, and after elections.
Ludhiana police book gangster Kaushal Chaudhary after car rental owner receives Rs 2 crore ransom demand via WhatsApp call. Three Rohit Godara gang members arrested following exchange of fire.
Gurgaon police arrested the third accused in a kidnapping case where two youths were abducted for a Rs 5 lakh ransom. The crime was a planned conspiracy to recover money.
Darbhanga police arrested an RJD youth wing functionary and another person for liquor smuggling. Police seized 187.92 litres of foreign liquor worth ₹3 lakh and uncovered a network.
Ballia police seized 2780 litres of English liquor worth ₹17.7 lakh from a pickup truck after a dramatic chase near Varanasi. Read the full details of the crackdown on illicit liquor trade.
Jaipur's excise department sealed 27 liquor shops for alleged violations. Owners claim arbitrary action, saying they met sales targets. Read the full details of the dispute.
Chandigarh Police confiscate 300 cartons of illegal liquor in a major raid, arresting one suspect. Details on the operation and ongoing investigation inside.
Gurgaon police swiftly arrested a 29-year-old delivery executive from Bihar for sending a threat message to Airia Mall on Sohna Road and demanding a Rs 5 lakh ransom. Read how technical analysis led to his capture.
Ludhiana's Excise Department has intensified its crackdown on eateries illegally serving liquor. 13 establishments fined over ₹1.5 lakh in recent raids. Details inside.
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.
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.
A 40-year-old man was arrested in Delhi for allegedly kidnapping a man to recover a loan. The victim was rescued from a Jalna farm. Read the full investigation 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.
TV personality Meghan McCain and husband Ben Domenech announce the birth of their son, Ransom. The couple shares their joy and exhaustion as they expand their family.
A 15-year-old boy was kidnapped, stripped, and tortured in Ludhiana's Fauji Colony. The gang demanded Rs 20,000 ransom via video call before realizing they had the wrong person. Police have arrested one suspect.
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.