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TopicDelhi liquor policy

Topic: delhi liquor policy

Watch CutTheClutter: Unpacking CAG report on AAP’s controversial liquor policy

In Episode 1613, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta, Assistant Editor Sourav Roy Barman & Senior Associate Editor Ananya Bhardwaj discuss the findings of the report & the implications.

Joint venture clause to family shareholdings, what CAG report on Delhi excise policy flagged

According to report, tabled in assembly by new Delhi govt, policy effectively opened up space for govt to extend favours to individuals in liquor trade in both wholesale, retail sectors.

Kejriwal walks out, but CBI still a ‘caged parrot’. SC recalls tag it gave probe agency 10 yrs ago

The two judge-bench agreed to the grant of bail. However, both judges differed on key aspects, like the necessity and timing of arrest.

Why was Arvind Kejriwal arrested ahead of Lok Sabha polls, Supreme Court asks ED

Top court also enquires about time gap between initiation of proceedings & Delhi CM's arrest, and why unlawfully gained property was not attached before arrest.

BJP spin is turning complex Delhi liquor scam into ‘drunk husbands beating wives’ issue

BJP is simplifying the alleged liquor policy scam of the Arvind Kejriwal government for Delhi voters without getting into the weeds about policy change, licenses, ED raids, and court proceedings.

‘Generated proceeds of crime, used them for polls’ — ED says Kejriwal ‘kingpin of liquor scam’

The central agency, it is learnt, claims it has 'sufficient proof' Delhi CM sought bribe from BRS leader Kavitha in exchange for liquor trade benefits. AAP has refuted the allegations.

What is BJP’s gameplan post Kejriwal arrest? ‘Break away AAP workers, scam posters, block sympathy wave’

In wake of general election and keeping in mind the 2025 Delhi polls, BJP state unit is sharpening attack on its rival by highlighting Delhi CM's arrest for 'corruption'.

In absence of new framework, Delhi’s old excise policy extended for another six months

Current policy expires on 30 September. This is the third such extension since August-September 2022, when the policy was scrapped over allegations of irregularities. 

SAD MP writes to Amit Shah about ‘Punjab liquor scam’ involving AAP govt, calls for CBI & ED probe

Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal has alleged that Punjab excise policy was similar to one being probed in Delhi, was framed to benefit a few companies and pass back money to AAP.

Delhi excise scam: ED says aide represented K. Kavitha’s interests, calls her for questioning

In its remand application for businessman Arun Pillai, ED says he represented interests of KCR’s daughter in his firm. BRS leader says ‘intimidation tactics’ won't deter her party.

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How the RSS dialogue on caste changed over 100 years. Sangh and its ‘samajik samrasta’

Contrary to naysayers, the RSS practices what it preaches. It is closer to the Gandhian teaching of improving the individual morally and spiritually to change the external environment.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Australian amphibian aircraft firm eyes Indian civil & military market, ties up with Apogee Aerospace

Aligning with India's push to promote inter-coastal air connectivity, Apogee has ordered 15 seaplanes in a deal valued at Rs 3,500 crore.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.