This 'Red Card' shakes up Mizoram's prohibition policyMizoram's ZPM government will now issue permits for liquor consumption on medical grounds. Residents can apply for a 'Red Card' with a pres...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
Ladakh's new excise policy eases restrictions on liquor saleLadakh's new Excise Policy permits hard liquor sales, reduces license documents from 16 to six, and expands availability to four more distr...
31 May, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
Maharashtra: Five police officials suspended amid chaos over deaths linked to illicit liquor consumptionTen people have died from consuming illicit liquor in Pimpri-Chinchwad and Pune. Five police officials, including a Senior Police Inspector...
30 May, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Pune Hooch tragedy kills 15; 8 arrestedAt least 15 people have died and several others hospitalized after allegedly consuming suspected spurious liquor in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchw...
30 May, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
Spurious liquor kills 12 in Pune, eight held; CM says more arrests likelyTragedy struck Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad as twelve people died from suspected spurious liquor. Three more are undergoing treatment. Authori...
29 May, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
Suvendu Adhikari's Bengal recipe: Machh Bhaat at ₹5; no liquor near schools, templesWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has introduced a new fish and rice meal at subsidized rates in canteens. Liquor shops will now ...
27 May, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
Ban on sale of alcohol in tetra packs? SC seeks Centre's viewThe Supreme Court has flagged alcohol sold in tetra packs and sachets as deceptive. Notices have been issued to the government and manufact...
21 May, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
Karnataka rolls out new alcobev policy, distillers unhappyBengaluru has a new excise duty on alcohol-in-beverage. Prices are now set by producers. The government cut liquor price slabs to make drin...
17 May, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
BJP workers protest in Srinagar, demand liquor ban in J&K; detained near Omar Abdullah's residenceBJP workers staged a protest in Srinagar demanding a ban on liquor. They marched towards Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's residence. Proteste...
16 May, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
'Will not allow liquor stores to open on this land': BJP issues 'lockdown' warning to Omar Abdullah govt over liquor licenses in KashmirPolitical tensions rise in Jammu and Kashmir as the BJP protests against liquor shops. The party criticizes the National Conference governm...
15 May, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
Death to the $20 cocktail: The bars bringing back cheaper drinksBars are rethinking cocktail pricing as costs soar and consumer behavior shifts. Establishments like Gus' Sip & Dip and Radicle are offerin...
14 May, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Thailand introduces new alcohol restrictions: What tourists should knowThailand has enacted eight new rules on alcohol sales and consumption. These regulations now apply to public areas, transport facilities, a...
14 May, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Tamil Nadu liquor shops to close early? Check TASMAC proposal on timing change and 'new' legal drinking ageTASMAC timing change: The Tamil Nadu government has reinforced the legal drinking age of 21 across the state and announced the closure of 7...
14 May, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
Sheikh Abdullah didn't ban liquor in J&K in 70's despite Morarji Desai's advice: Farooq Abdullah of National ConferencePolitical parties in Jammu and Kashmir are clashing over alcohol sales. The National Conference argues against a ban, citing revenue loss a...
13 May, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
India meets FY26 with cheers & beers: High-end spirits popular; ale beats rainy daysIndia's liquor sales saw a rebound in the year ended March, with spirits volume growing 4% and beer volumes also rising 4%. This recovery w...
12 May, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
'If it's wrong to impose liquor ban on Hindus, how did Gujarat and Bihar do it': Iltija Mufti to J&K CMPeoples Democratic Party leader Iltija Mufti has criticized Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's stance on prohibiting alcohol in Jammu and Kashm...
11 May, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
Election cash doles may trigger short-term consumption boost in apparel, smartphones, liquor: CEOsCash handouts from recent state elections are expected to boost spending on items like apparel, smartphones, and electronics. Consumers, es...
06 May, 2026, 12.29 AM IST