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Noida, Ghaziabad may get more premium liquor outlets

The move aims to encourage premium retail formats and low-alcohol categories while improving transparency in liquor sales through greater use of technology. (HT Photo)

Published 38 days ago

Scarcity to surplus: Ladakh’s new excise policy counts on alcohol to fight drug abuse

In a major policy shift, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved a new excise policy aimed at dismantling the region’s long-standing liquor restrictions to combat a rising narcotics crisis. ((Shutterstock)/ Representational image)

Published 41 days ago

Kejriwal to participate in excise policy case after judge opted out of matter

The case concerns the CBI’s revision petition challenging a trial court order issued on February 27 that discharged Kejriwal.

Updated 49 days ago

Chandigarh: Excise revenue crosses ₹965 crore; UT eyes ₹1,000 crore-plus target this year

The department reported Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2,454 crore for the financial year 2025–26. (HT File)

Published 58 days ago

Kejriwal invokes ‘Gandhi ji’s Satyagraha' as Delhi HC refers excise case to CJ

Aam Aadmi Party's National Convener Arvind Kejriwal.

Published 60 days ago

‘Kejriwal tries to lower court’s authority, will not surrender': Justice Sharma

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma has been accused by former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal of being potentially biased.

Updated 60 days ago

‘Can’t stay silent’: Delhi HC judge to initiate contempt over 'vilifying' posts

Justice Sharma said that she would first pass an order around 5pm initiating contempt proceedings. (Image taken from Delhi HC website)

Updated 60 days ago

Delhi HC to appoint amicus for Kejriwal, Sisodia in excise case after boycott

Delhi HC judge Swarana Kanta Sharma will appoint three amicus after Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia boycott hearing. (Agencies)

Published 68 days ago

Delhi HC to appoint 3 sr lawyers as amicus for Kejriwal, Sisodia in excise case

Delhi HC judge Swarana Kanta Sharma will appoint three amicus after Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia boycott hearing. (Agencies)

Updated 69 days ago

Kejriwal's letter flags timeline of Delhi HC judge and her children's postings

In a letter to Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, Arvind Kejriwal refused to appear before her in person or through a lawyer in the excise policy case.

Updated 77 days ago

Verdict on Kejriwal's recusal plea today in Delhi court: A recap of the case

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal at the Delhi high court. (PTI)

Updated 84 days ago

Who is Delhi HC's Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, whom Kejriwal wants off his case

Updated 90 days ago

RSS events, bias fear: What Kejriwal told HC judge, asking her to quit his case

Kejriwal said that the HC during hearing on March 9 had passed an order stating the trial court order as “prima facie…erroneous.”

Updated 83 days ago

‘Attended RSS-linked events’: Kejriwal to Delhi HC judge during recusal plea

Kejriwal said the “apprehension of bias” was enough for a litigant to seek recusal of a judge.

Updated 91 days ago

Liquor shop allocations raise ₹28 crore in GB Nagar; highest applications in UP

Through the allocation of 30 shops, including newly created outlets, the excise department have generated approximately <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>28 crore in revenue. (HT Photos)

Published 91 days ago

Kejriwal to argue own case over recusal of judge in excise policy case next week

Arvind Kejriwal reaching Delhi high court for hearing in connection with excise policy case on Monday

Updated 98 days ago

Speaker writes to govt, seeks action taken report on excise case

A CAG report had flagged losses of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>890 crore due to the failure to re-tender surrendered liquor shop licences under excise policy 2021-22, an official said. (HT Archive)

Published 101 days ago

Odisha introduces new excise policy; no liquor shops around Jagannath Temple

The policy imposes strict curbs on the expansion of liquor outlets. (Jagganath Tempple website)

Published 109 days ago

Kejriwal says AAP cleared ‘agnipariksha’, dares PM Modi to hold polls in Delhi

“There were difficulties at every step. We faced the worst of the situation...” Kejriwal said.

Published 118 days ago

Kejriwal seeks transfer of excise policy case, writes to Delhi HC chief justice

Kejriwal asked for a transfer of the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI’s) plea against the discharge by a trial court to a different bench, from the currently assigned bench of justice Swarana Kanta Sharma.

Published 123 days ago

Liquor prices in Chandigarh to go up by 2% from April 1

A senior excise department official said that to address concerns of cartelisation raised during last year’s auction, the new policy has introduced a clear definition of “family” to avoid ambiguity and potential litigation. (HT File)

Published 128 days ago

Judge conducted ‘mini trial’: CBI in appeal against Arvind Kejriwal's discharge

The federal agency also alleged that judge Jitendra Singh lacked understanding of its case.

Updated 132 days ago

With a meme, Cong attacks Kejriwal & his tears; he hits back with ‘Vadra’ barb

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and AAP boss Arvind Kejriwal have both faced corruption cases during BJP rule.

Updated 136 days ago

Kejriwal lives in 'Sheesh Mahal', flies in jet while calling himself common man: Delhi CM Gupta

Kejriwal lives in 'Sheesh Mahal', flies in jet while calling himself common man: Delhi CM Gupta

Published 136 days ago

Delhi govt extends for 1 year existing excise policy for hotels, clubs

Delhi govt extends for 1 year existing excise policy for hotels, clubs

Published 138 days ago

Delhi excise dept to issue wholesale permits for country liquor

No single wholesaler will be allocated more than 33% of the total supply. (Photo for representation)

Published 163 days ago

Excise commissioners from other states take cues from Uttar Pradesh’s excise policy

The officials particularly appreciated the UP’s digital tracking system, e-lottery-based shop allotment, barcoding, and stock management system. (FOR REPRESENTATION)

Published 168 days ago

Jharkhand ACB questions IAS officer for fourth day in liquor fraud

Amit Kumar is the sixth IAS officer under the ACB scanner. (ANI)

Published 215 days ago

Delhi may allow premium liquor vends in industrial areas under new policy

(Photo for representation)

Published 250 days ago

Delhi’s new excise policy to be ‘better’, with ‘higher’ profits

Delhi’s new excise policy to be ‘better’, with ‘higher’ profits

Published 254 days ago

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