Observation came when apex court reinstated a Madhya Pradesh judicial officer removed after 27 years of unblemished service over allegations of corruption.
Haryana Excise & Taxation Dept, which has so far allotted only 934 of 1,200 liquor zones, is grappling with a significant shortfall in revenue due to the reluctance of bidders.
Nearly 20% of United Breweries' sales come from Telangana, making it one of its top markets & decision to stop sales will likely dent its topline growth, it is learnt.
Raids at country liquor baron & Rajya Sabha member Dhiraj Sahu led to recoveries of over Rs 300 cr. Here’s how his company, Baldeo Sahu and Sons, has monopolised trade in western Odisha.
Tamil Nadu Minister for Prohibition and Excise S. Muthusamy talked about sanitation workers drinking to 'tolerate sewage'. Oppn says make their living conditions better instead.
The cut in excise duty last week, coupled with an increase in fertiliser and food subsidies, is expected to cost the exchequer around Rs 3 lakh crore in the current financial year.
It has also decided to enhance the fertiliser subsidy for farmers, and reduce import duty on some raw materials. ‘It is always people first for us!’ tweets prime minister.
IFB Agro has hinted at being intimidated in the past as well. It had also claimed that it had approved political contributions of up to Rs 25 cr in 2021-22.
District Excise Officer in Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa has directed liquor stores to sell alcohol only to those who have received both Covid shots. But buyers need not show vaccine certificate.
If the 'math' fails this time, it would have less to do with the voters changing their minds, and more to do with the very ground beneath all calculations being swept away.
Despite damage to key Russian oil infrastructure by Ukrainian drone strikes in March, International Energy Agency data shows Russia’s earnings in March were highest for any month since January 2024.
This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.
We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.
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