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liquor news

Kerala minister points to Ram Mandir embezzlement amid Sabarimala gold loss case

Kerala Health Minister K Muraleedharan points fingers at Ayodhya Ram temple fund loss amid accusations related to Sabarimala gold loss case
Published on Jun 28, 2026 01:29 pm IST

Liquor prices revised in Karnataka after new alcohol tax system implemented

Karnataka has cut liquor tax slabs from 16 to 8 under new excise policy.
Updated on May 17, 2026 02:31 pm IST

9-yr-old killed for refusing to bring water for liquor in UP; accused held: Cop

The accused allegedly shot the boy when he refused to fetch water. (Representative Photo/ iStock)
Published on May 03, 2026 02:48 pm IST

HC judge Sharma refuses to recuse in Kejriwal case: ‘Defining moment for court’

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma has been accused by former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal of being potentially biased.
Updated on Apr 21, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Death in a liquor pack: Plot by woman to kill her brother results in 3 deaths

Police has arrested Alka, sister of deceased Ankit, her alleged lover Pawan, and goldsmith Ashok alias Soni, who is accused of supplying the poison for 500.
Updated on Apr 06, 2026 10:28 am IST

MP wedding turns violent after guests denied liquor; bride, groom assaulted

Local resident Mahesh Jatav was getting married when his neighbours demanded that they be served liquor during the celebration
Published on Apr 02, 2026 11:39 am IST

SC grants bail to Avinash Reddy in 3,200-cr Andhra Pradesh liquor policy case

The Supreme Court of India. (PTI)
Published on Mar 20, 2026 06:43 pm IST

Bhagwant Mann in and out of hospital: Why Oppn makes issue of Punjab CM's health

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann was re-admitted to Fortis Hospital after rally in Moga this week.
Updated on Feb 18, 2026 08:00 am IST

Major liquor raid at anniversary celebration in ‘dry’ Gujarat, 81 held

Police have registered a case under the relevant sections of the Gujarat Prohibition Act.
Published on Feb 05, 2026 06:31 pm IST

European wines, spirits and beer to get cheaper in India after EU trade deal

A salesman arranges liquor bottles inside a liquor store in Bengaluru.
Updated on Jan 27, 2026 06:03 pm IST

3 held with 175gm heroin, 36 bottles of illicit liquor in Kharar

A case was registered under Sections 61(1) and 14 of the Excise Act at Police Station Sadar Kharar. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Jan 13, 2026 04:58 am IST

‘Easy to carry in schools’: SC as whiskey tetra-packs presented during hearing

Questioning the permission of sale of such packaging of alcohol, the bench noted that it is extremely easy to carry into schools, colleges and other educational institutions.
Published on Nov 17, 2025 10:55 pm IST

Bihar elections: Liquor, drugs worth over 75 crore seized in massive crackdown

Liquor worth 48.79 crore seized ahead of second phase of Bihar assembly polls
Updated on Nov 10, 2025 03:07 pm IST

Pricey bottles, cheap booze: Fake 'luxury liquor’ racket busted in Delhi

The officer also found a vehicle parked outside the liquor store with bottles set to be filled.
Published on Nov 02, 2025 09:09 pm IST

Fact-check: Trump to close liquor stores and ban weed after Nov 1?

Several profiles across social media had unverified claims about President Donald Trump ordering all liquor stores to close from Nov 1.
Published on Oct 30, 2025 04:57 am IST

Man kills father for trying to stop him from beating his wife in Gurugram

Gulab Singh, the deceased.
Published on Sept 25, 2025 04:20 am IST

Man, 90-year-old mother found dead at home in UP; liquor bottles recovered

Forensic experts and a dog squad were pressed into service for evidence collection, while CCTV footage from nearby areas is being scanned.
Updated on Aug 25, 2025 10:19 am IST

Dry days in Bengaluru on August 15, 16? Truth behind viral reports

The BBMP usually enforces liquor bans in Bengaluru to maintain peace during large gatherings, however, alcohol sales will remain unaffected on both August 15 and 16.
Updated on Aug 15, 2025 08:59 pm IST

Dry weekend ahead: Liquor shops to stay closed in Delhi on August 15 & 16

The restrictions on dry days will not apply to room service in hotels.
Published on Aug 12, 2025 03:06 pm IST

2 held for 'attack on girl with liquor bottle' in Haryana's Nuh

An inquiry has been initiated by the Nuh superintendent of police (SP) against the erring personnel, the officials said.
Published on Jul 17, 2025 11:03 pm IST

Who is Nik Jhangiani, Indian-origin interim CEO of British liquor major Diageo?

Nik Jhangiani has already been finance chief at Diageo since last year.
Updated on Jul 17, 2025 09:07 pm IST

‘Why not in dry state Gujarat?’: Mirwaiz condemns liquor shop plan in Kashmir

It is an assault on our religious, cultural and societal ethos, said Mirwaiz.
Published on Jul 04, 2025 05:43 pm IST

No new excise policy for Delhi, current one to continue till March '26

The last implemented excise policy (2021-22) was withdrawn following allegations of irregularities in September 2022.
Published on Jun 28, 2025 04:43 am IST

Karnataka man drinks 5 bottles of undiluted liquor to win 10,000 bet, dies

There is no safe amount of alcohol consumption that would not affect health, according to WHO.
Published on May 01, 2025 01:30 pm IST

Karnataka MLA urges 2 free liquor bottles for men, Congress says win and do it

In Karnataka Assembly, MLA MT Krishnappa suggested giving men free liquor.
Updated on Mar 20, 2025 11:31 am IST

UP man found dead with injury mark on head; family alleges murder

Police said the real cause of the death will be known after the post-mortem report arrives.
Published on Mar 14, 2025 01:00 pm IST

Canada boycotting US liquor ‘worse than tariff,’ says Jack Daniel's CEO

In this March 4, 2011, file photo, a bartender begins to pour a drink from a bottle of Jack Daniels at a bar in San Francisco. (
Published on Mar 07, 2025 07:18 pm IST

Madhya Pradesh government introduces ‘low alcoholic beverage bar’ | Details

The consumption of spirits will be strictly prohibited in such 'low alcoholic beverage bars'.
Published on Feb 17, 2025 10:35 am IST

Man killed for refusing to give money for liquor in Loni Kalbhor; one held

Loni Kalbhor police on Sunday arrested an individual for the murder of a man after he refused to give money for liquor, said police. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Jan 06, 2025 05:56 am IST