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  Explained: Why Indian whiskies are so much cheaper than foreign whiskies

  Lifestyle | January 28, 2026 20:09 IST

  Indian whisky often costs Rs 1,000 while foreign brands sell for over Rs 10,000. The reason is not branding, but how the alcohol is made. From grain-based ageing to ENA blending, we explain what really separates Indian whisky from the real thing.

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  Delhi's liquor mobile app: Pre-book brands, check stocks in real-time under revamped excise policy

  Delhi | December 17, 2025 16:11 IST

  Delhi's new liquor mobile app: The national capital currently has over 700 liquor outlets, all operated by four government-run agencies.

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  Student caught buying alcohol in school uniform sparks outrage in MP's Damoh, collector orders probe

  Madhya Pradesh | November 08, 2025 12:47 IST

  Madhya Pradesh: The incident took place in the Patharia Assembly constituency, which is represented by Madhya Pradesh’s Animal Husbandry Minister Lakhan Patel. Local residents have alleged that the liquor shop in question openly sells alcohol to school students and minors without any restrictions.

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  'They don't make noise': How a gang in Delhi used camels as couriers to smuggle liquor

  Delhi | September 13, 2025 15:54 IST

  The Delhi Police conducted the operation on Thursday night after its Anti Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of South district received specific inputs about the gang. During its crackdown, it also arrested five men.

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  Andhra Pradesh liquor scam: SIT uncovers key evidence, Rs 11 crore seized, politicians arrested

  India | August 03, 2025 12:22 IST

  The Andhra Pradesh liquor scam, estimated to be worth over Rs. 3,500 crore, has been a central issue in the state's politics, with the SIT and Enforcement Directorate (ED) both conducting probes.

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  YSRCP MP PV Midhun Reddy arrested in alleged Rs 3,200 cr Andhra liquor scam

  India | July 19, 2025 23:48 IST

  Midhun Reddy appeared before the SIT office in Vijayawada this morning and joined the investigation. After initial questioning, SIT officials took him into custody.

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  ED raids residence of former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel's son in connection with liquor scam

  chhattisgarh | July 18, 2025 10:59 IST

  The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel's Bhilai residence early today in connection with the alleged liquor scam.

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  Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai orders massive crackdown in liquor scam: 22 officials suspended

  chhattisgarh | July 11, 2025 18:47 IST

  The suspended officials are alleged to have amassed movable and immovable assets through illegal means, earning approximately Rs 88 crore between 2019 and 2023 via corrupt practices.

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  Telangana: 15 hospitalised after consuming suspected adulterated toddy in Hyderabad

  July 09, 2025 12:29 IST

  Telangana: One of the affected individuals remains in critical condition, while the others continue to receive medical care. Authorities have initiated a probe to determine the cause of the incident.

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  Delhi govt extends existing liquor licensing regime for FY 2025–26 | Check renewal terms

  Delhi | June 27, 2025 23:50 IST

  Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has instructed officials to draft a new excise policy by June 30 (Monday), emphasising the need for a transparent and efficient liquor distribution system that upholds quality standards while enhancing state revenue.

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  Liquor smuggling racket busted in Bihar: Three police personnel among seven arrested

  Bihar | May 31, 2025 16:22 IST

  Three police personnel in Bihar's Begusarai district were arrested for protecting and aiding a liquor smuggling racket despite the state's prohibition law.

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  Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren’s ex-secretary IAS Vinay Chaubey arrested in liquor scam case

  Jharkhand | May 20, 2025 19:51 IST

  According to official sources, Chaubey's arrest is linked to the Chhattisgarh liquor scam case that has been under investigation by the Chhattisgarh ACB and the state’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW).

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  Uttar Pradesh's new excise policy comes into effect - Here's what will change

  Business | April 02, 2025 15:34 IST

  Bars and premium retail vends can be opened in Information and Technology (IT) and Information Technology Enabled Services (ITeS) establishments above 20,000 square metres in development authorities and industrial areas.

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  Delhi government extends existing excise policy till June 2025 | Check details

  Delhi | March 27, 2025 7:33 IST

  Delhi excise policy: The extended policy, also known as the old excise policy, came into operation in September 2022 after the then AAP govt scrapped its reformative policy (2021-22) that ran into rough weather amid allegations of irregularities in its formulation and implementation.

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  Foreign liquor to be cheaper in this state, govt decides to scrap additional excise duty

  Business | March 03, 2025 11:42 IST

  The scrapping of the additional excise duty will bring the retail prices of foreign liquor down by approximately Rs 40 to Rs 3,000 per bottle.

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  MP govt makes major changes under new liquor policy, effective from April 1 | Check all details here

  Madhya Pradesh | February 17, 2025 10:56 IST

  With the implementation of the "Low Alcoholic Beverage Bars", 47 composite alcohol shops will shut down under the liquor sale ban in 19 places, including 17 holy cities, starting April 1, the state government said in a statement.

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  Liquor, non-vegetarian food prohibited around Vaishno Devi shrine for two more months

  Jammu and Kashmir | February 09, 2025 21:36 IST

  Jammu and Kashmir: Katra sub-divisional magistrate Piyush Dhotra has prohibited the sale, possession and consumption of liquor and non-vegetarian food, under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, the officials said.

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  Kawasi Lakhma, former excise minister, arrested in alleged Rs 2,161 crore liquor scam

  chhattisgarh | January 15, 2025 20:35 IST

  The alleged liquor scam in the state, as per the ED, was orchestrated between 2019-22 when Chhattisgarh was ruled by the Bhupesh Baghel-led Congress government. Lakhma, a six-time MLA from Konta (Sukma district), was the excise minister then.

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  CBI books Karti Chidambaram in fresh corruption case, allegedly linked to suspicious payments

  India | January 09, 2025 22:40 IST

  The case involves allegations of suspicious payments made by Diageo Scotland and Sequoia Capital to Advantage Strategic Consulting Pvt. Ltd., linked to lifting a duty-free liquor ban. The probe centers on consultancy fees amounting to USD 15,000, sparking serious allegations of corruption.

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  Chhattisgarh liquor scam: ED conducts raids at ex-Minister's residence, six other locations

  chhattisgarh | December 28, 2024 12:41 IST

  The case came to light after the Economic Offence Wing (EOW) registered an FIR in the case on January 17 this year. According to the ED estimates, the alleged "proceeds of crime" in the case at Rs 2,161 crore.