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TopicAlcohol ban

Topic: alcohol ban

Congress was committed to alcohol ban law without being practical: MA Venkata Rao

Since the bulk of citizens did not regard drinking as a crime, they had no respect for the prohibition laws and did not cooperate with the police, wrote MV Venkata Rao in 1962.

When did Saudi Arabia ban alcohol? And why it is easing restrictions now

Branded alcohol had been entering the country’s informal market through embassies. But the government ended that system in January 2024.

Thailand lowers the bar, U-turns on afternoon booze ban after tourism backlash

Tourists and local residents will be able to enjoy their afternoon drinks again after Thailand reversed its alcohol ban just days after the restrictions...

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

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.