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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.

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  'Out of stock': Air India Express passengers finish entire liquor supply on inaugural Bangkok flight

  Business | December 23, 2024 9:13 IST

  Alcohol consumption is prohibited in Gujarat. However, officials from the budget airline clarified on Sunday that while there were brisk alcohol sales during the Surat-Bangkok flight, the stock was not depleted, contrary to claims circulating on social media.

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  This village in Himachal to honour families who restrain from serving liquor at weddings

  November 06, 2024 16:50 IST

  This gram panchayat, known for its public welfare works, had earlier decided to punish those who would smoke or drink.

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  Bihar: 20 people dead due to consumption of spurious liquor in Siwan, Opposition slams Nitish Kumar

  Bihar | October 17, 2024 13:50 IST

  20 people have died after consuming spurious liquor in Siwan, the police said on Thursday. RJD slammed Nitish Kumar government, holding him responsible for the deaths.

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  Bihar: Four die after consuming illicit liquor in Siwan

  Bihar | October 16, 2024 17:29 IST

  Bihar news: According to the official, a total of 15 people were brought to the civil hospital for treatment, of which 2 to 3 people were referred to Patna.

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  Arvind Kejriwal suffers major setback, no bail by Delhi High Court in Excise Policy case

  India | August 05, 2024 14:45 IST

  Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the CBI on June 26 from Tihar Jail, where he is still lodged in judicial custody.

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  Mexico: Five killed after explosion, fire rips through tequila plant; tourists evacuated | VIDEO

  World | July 24, 2024 14:21 IST

  The blast reportedly occurred in a 500,000-litre tank at the plant, which caused a fire that spread to three other tanks. Five workers were confirmed killed and several others were injured in the explosion.

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  Kavitha played role in transfer of ill-gotten money for AAP’s Goa election campaign: CBI chargesheet

  India | July 23, 2024 7:43 IST

  BRS MLC K Kavitha was arrested by the ED in the Delhi excise policy-linked money laundering case on March 15. She was arrested by the CBI from Tihar Jail on April 11.

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  Will Arvind Kejriwal get bail in alleged liquor scam case? SC judgment today

  Delhi | July 12, 2024 6:56 IST

  The Enforcement Directorate in its chargesheet has claimed that Kejriwal "directly used" part of the alleged Rs 100 crore generated from the "kickbacks" of the Delhi excise policy "scam" by staying in a luxury hotel in Goa.

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  Delhi excise policy case: 'Kingpin' Arvind Kejriwal is accused number 37 in ED's new chargesheet

  India | July 10, 2024 15:20 IST

  Delhi excise policy case: The Delhi High Court has listed ED's plea, challenging the bail granted to Arvind Kejriwal by the trial court, on July 15. He was granted bail by the trial court on June 20, which was later stayed by the High Court.

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  Karnataka: BJP expels Jagadish Chaudhary over liquor serving at victory celebration event

  Karnataka | July 09, 2024 19:31 IST

  The event was organised by the supporters of BJP Chikaballapur MP K Sudhakar following his victory in the Lok Sabha elections.

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  Delhi excise policy scam: HC lists Arvind Kejriwal's plea against ED summons for hearing on July 11

  Delhi | May 15, 2024 14:06 IST

  Delhi excise policy scam case: CM Arvind Kejriwal has challenged the constitutional validity of certain provisions of PMLA with respect to arrest, questioning and grant of bail in his petition.

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  'I am back': Top quotes of Arvind Kejriwal after his release from Tihar Jail

  Delhi | May 11, 2024 0:05 IST

  The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor was granted interim bail till June 1 by the Supreme Court earlier in the day. He walked out of the prison in the evening amid dhol beats and sloganeering by AAP workers and leaders.

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  Five conditions on which Arvind Kejriwal got bail from Supreme Court: Details

  Delhi | May 10, 2024 16:55 IST

  Granting bail to Arvind Kejriwal, the Supreme Court makes it clear that the grant of interim bail will not be treated as an expression of opinion on the merits of the case or the criminal appeal which is pending consideration before it.

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  Jharkhand: EC seized 'record' Rs 110 crore cash, liquor, drugs ahead of election, says poll official

  India | May 07, 2024 23:46 IST

  The ED on recovery of a huge amount of cash, claimed Jharkhand Minister Alamgir Alam's secretary collected commission on tenders on behalf of "some influential people". The Lok Sabha elections will be held in four phases in Jharkhand, beginning May 13.

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  UP STF arrests director of Greater Noida-based company in connection with alleged liquor scam

  chhattisgarh | May 02, 2024 21:56 IST

  The syndicate operated by delivering these fake holograms to distilleries, affixing them to unaccounted part-B liquor bottles, and transporting them to CSMCL shops in 15 districts of Chhattisgarh.

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  Delhi court extends Manish Sisodia's judicial custody till May 8 in excise policy scam case

  Delhi | April 26, 2024 13:40 IST

  Lodged in the jail since last year, Delhi's former deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia resigned from the Delhi cabinet on February 28, 2023. Earlier on February 12, a Delhi court granted him a three-day interim bail to attend his niece's wedding function.

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  'Doctors never said there is no need to worry,' Kejriwal says Tihar official lying

  Delhi | April 22, 2024 16:01 IST

  Earlier today, Delhi minister Atishi alleged that the ED 'lied' in court about consulting specialists from AIIMS over whether Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, a diabetic, needs insulin. Kejriwal moved a fresh plea seeking consultation with his physician for 15 minutes every day and taking insulin.

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  Delhi court to pronounce order on Kejriwal's plea seeking permission to administer insulin in jail

  Delhi | April 22, 2024 8:35 IST

  Kejriwal, who was arrested on March 21 by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the alleged excise policy scam, is lodged in Jail No. 2. He is under judicial custody till April 23.