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TopicAlcohol ban

Topic: alcohol ban

‘No songs promoting alcohol’: Chandigarh child rights body’s advisory to Diljit Dosanjh ahead of concert

The commission recommends avoiding songs about alcohol, drugs & violence, saying, 'Some songs are not good for children.' Children shouldn't be exposed to sound levels above 120 decibels, it says.

Gujarat is anything but a dry state. Decriminalise liquor, use tax revenue for development

The alcohol ban in Gujarat has resulted in a loss of tax revenue, well over $2 billion.

Nitish’s ‘if you drink, you’ll die’ remark & alcohol ban will endanger more lives, deepen crisis

With about 15.8 % of Bihar's young men and barely 0.4% of its women consuming alcohol, data shows at least 65 lakh men could be susceptible to the risk of consuming substandard liquor.

Most fans accept Qatar’s alcohol ban at stadiums, put old habits on hold at World Cup

While beer is available at designated World Cup fan zones and in some hotels, the hassle and cost of alcohol have proven to be too much for supporters – some of whom feel the experience is more 'peaceful.'

On Camera

Dogs matter more to Indian middle class than people

Why do people who complain that our municipalities are incapable of offering proper shelter to dogs not worry about the pathetic shelter offered to refugees and victims of political persecution?

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.