SC issues notices to Centre on PIL seeking ban on employment of children in orchestras, spasThe Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre, NCPCR, and NHRC regarding a PIL. The petition seeks a complete ban on employing childre...
25 May, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
NCLAT rejects pleas against Kerala's liquor procurement agency; upholds CCI orderThe Appellate Tribunal NCLAT has upheld a decision by the fair trade regulator CCI. The CCI had closed a complaint alleging abuse of domina...
24 May, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
India orders antitrust probe into liquor giant Pernod's dealing with retailersIndia's competition watchdog has launched a probe into French liquor giant Pernod Ricard. Allegations suggest exclusive deals with retailer...
09 May, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
From 'pure milk' to Scotch: Bihar’s secret language of liquorBihar's decade-old alcohol ban has not stopped drinking. Instead, it has fueled a secret delivery system. Coded words like 'pure milk' and ...
30 Apr, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
West Bengal Election Results 2026 Date and Time: When counting will take place and where to check resultsWest Bengal Assembly Election Results 2026 date and time: West Bengal's Phase II polling concludes on April 29, 2026, with vote counting fo...
28 Apr, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
West Bengal Dry Day 2026: EC announces liquor ban in view of polls, check district-wise dates and rulesThe Election Commission of India has declared dry days in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu ahead of the Assembly elections. Liquor sales will be ...
20 Apr, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
ECI imposes 48-hour dry day restrictions in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal ahead of pollingIn preparation for the 2026 Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India has announced a ban on alcohol sales in Tamil Nadu and Wes...
20 Apr, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
Nitish Kumar leaves behind mixed legacy - from 'development with justice' to political flip-flopsNitish Kumar leaves behind a mixed legacy, credited with improving governance and welfare delivery in Bihar, but criticised for frequent al...
14 Apr, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
How global liquor brands are choosing desi partners to tap India’s premium boomGlobal liquor companies are increasingly partnering with Indian firms to navigate the complex market and tap into its steady growth. Facing...
11 Apr, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
10 Indians indicted in US visa fraud conspiracyTen Indian nationals have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston in connection with a conspiracy to carry out staged armed robberi...
11 Apr, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
Arvind Kejriwal can't seek judge's recusal for attending 'legal seminar' by Akhil Bharatiya Adhivakta Parishad: CBI to HCThe CBI has opposed Arvind Kejriwal's plea to recuse Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from hearing the liquor policy case. The agency stated th...
09 Apr, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Confident of winning second consecutive term: Puducherry CM N RangasamyPuducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy expresses confidence in his party, AINRC, securing a second consecutive term. He highlights effective...
07 Apr, 2026, 01.27 AM IST
Kolkata: BJP's Indranil Khan files complaint over alleged vandalism of Behala Paschim office by TMC workersTensions escalated in Behala Paschim as BJP candidate Indranil Khan accused TMC workers of vandalizing their election office, alleging poli...
06 Apr, 2026, 08.04 AM IST
Karnataka plans stricter laws to combat illegal liquor salesKarnataka is set to introduce stringent laws to combat the rampant illegal liquor trade. In a decisive move, the state government aims to c...
17 Mar, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
Tipplers swap shots for pints as states shake up liquor lawsTipplers in Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Meghalaya are choosing beer over hard spirits. This shift follows changes i...
11 Dec, 2025, 12.28 AM IST
SC overturns 1997 judgment which granted power to Centre for regulating industrial alcoholThe Supreme Court of India overturned a 1997 order which previously granted the Centre regulatory control over industrial alcohol. With the...
23 Oct, 2024, 11.26 AM IST
Sugar barons push into the country liquor business, strike goldA serendipitous mix of regulation and business opportunity resulted in some of India's largest sugar and chemical manufacturers, including ...
02 Oct, 2021, 08.57 AM IST