Indian regulators oppose Pernod Ricard's liquor plea, firm says business 'hopelessly fettered'Indian regulators are opposing Pernod Ricard's latest court attempt to regain its Delhi liquor license. The French company's license was re...
13 May, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
Indian restaurant in Canada to face liquor licence suspension for serving alcohol to minorTaaz Indian Restaurant in Kelowna faces a 10-day liquor licence suspension. The establishment served alcohol to a minor agent without verif...
08 Apr, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
Gujarat govt eases liquor rules: Non-Gujaratis, foreigners can drink at GIFT City by showing photo IDGujarat's GIFT City now allows non-residents and foreigners to consume liquor by showing a photo ID. The state government has removed the p...
22 Dec, 2025, 11.00 PM IST
Saudi Arabia expands alcohol access for non-Muslim residentsSaudi Arabia is constructing new alcohol outlets in Jeddah and Dammam for non-Muslim residents, continuing its social liberalization effort...
25 Nov, 2025, 01.18 PM IST
In an Indian hinterland town, hotels become Japanese havens for auto expatsIncreased Japanese investment in Gujarat's Vithalapur has drawn many auto engineers, leading to a boom in Japanese-friendly hotels offering...
02 Oct, 2025, 10.08 AM IST
In 'dry' Gujarat, state govt earns Rs 94 lakh revenue from liquor sale at GIFT CityThe state government generated Rs 94.19 lakh from liquor sales at GIFT City, a fintech hub in Gujarat where alcohol consumption has been pe...
24 Mar, 2025, 05.57 PM IST
Haryana Assembly Polls: 100% webcasting monitoring at polling stations, says Chief Electoral OfficerHaryana’s Chief Electoral Officer has announced the setup of control rooms for monitoring webcasting at polling stations for upcoming Assem...
02 Oct, 2024, 07.28 AM IST
Home-cooked food, other items not provided to Kavitha: Court seeks Tihar officials' responseA court has requested a response from Tihar prison authorities regarding a plea by BRS leader K Kavitha, who alleges that despite court ord...
29 Mar, 2024, 06.34 PM IST
Gujarat govt issues guidelines for liquor law exemption rules in GIFT CityThe licensee shall serve liquor for consumption in the approved "Wine and Dine" facility area only. To get a liquor licence for the "wine a...
31 Dec, 2023, 08.56 AM IST
Liquor in GIFT City: Industry leaders hail Gujarat govt's move as progressive, boldJaxay Shah, CMD of Savvy Group, an Ahmedabad-based firm with a construction area of 4 million square feet in GIFT City, said, "It is a hist...
23 Dec, 2023, 07.35 PM IST
Alcohol producers welcome Gujarat govt allowing liquor sale in GIFT City, term it progressiveThe Confederation of Indian Alcohol Beverage Companies expressed approval of the Gujarat government's decision to permit liquor sales in GI...
23 Dec, 2023, 05.22 PM IST
'Dry state' Gujarat allows liquor in hotels and clubs in GIFT CityIn a notable development, individuals employed in GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) and authorized visitors will now be gr...
23 Dec, 2023, 04.09 PM IST
ISWAI welcomes excise reforms announced in Assam BudgetNita Kapoor, Chief Executive Officer, ISWAI, said, “We welcome and thank the Assam government for their progressive and positive steps that...
25 Mar, 2022, 10.50 PM IST
Beer sales get boost from state excise policiesHelped by summer tailwinds, domestic breweries have not only been able to stem sliding sales but have started clawing back to pre-Covid num...
29 Mar, 2021, 10.05 AM IST
States, UTs cautiously explore home delivery option for liquorAfter Punjab mooted the proposal for home delivery of alcohol and West Bengal and Chhattisgarh started implementing it, many states are exp...
13 May, 2020, 10.03 AM IST
Lockdown 3.0 begins today with 'considerable relaxations'; some curbs to continueThird phase of lockdown will last till May 17. Places of large public gatherings are in the prohibited list.
04 May, 2020, 01.09 PM IST
Punjab passes bill to enable hotels near highways serve liquorHowever, restriction on opening of liquor vends within 500 metres of highways will remain as per the directions of the Supreme Court issued...
24 Jun, 2017, 12.05 AM IST