News for 'liquor'

Drunk Indian flier arrested for urinating on co-passenger on NY-Delhi flight

Drunk Indian flier arrested for urinating on co-passenger on NY-Delhi flight

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

An Indian man travelling from New York to Delhi in an American Airlines flight has been apprehended at the Delhi airport for allegedly urinating on his co-passenger, official sources said Monday.

Recipe: Baked Apple With Salted Caramel Syrup

Recipe: Baked Apple With Salted Caramel Syrup

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Apples when stuffed, baked, and gussied up with a rum salted caramel syrup and ice cream, taste sublime.

Illicit liquor kills 13 in Punjab

Illicit liquor kills 13 in Punjab

Rediff.com13 Feb 2003

Three persons were arrested in connection with the incident, Patiala police chief Paramjit Singh Umranangal said.

Nayab Saini wins trust vote in Haryana assembly

Nayab Saini wins trust vote in Haryana assembly

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) had issued a whip, asking its 10 legislators to remain absent from the House during voting on the confidence motion. However, when the issue of trust vote was taken up, five of its MLAs left the House.

21 die in Bihar hooch tragedy; triggers political slugfest

21 die in Bihar hooch tragedy; triggers political slugfest

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Sale and consumption of alcohol was completely banned in Bihar by the Nitish Kumar government in April, 2016.

Kejriwal wins trust vote, says no AAP MLA has defected

Kejriwal wins trust vote, says no AAP MLA has defected

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Kejriwal, who is also the national convener of the AAP, won the confidence motion with the support of 54 MLAs and said no legislator of his party defected.

'By blocking GST, does Cong want liquor to be cheaper?'

'By blocking GST, does Cong want liquor to be cheaper?'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Aiyar has contended that this results in revenue loss, malpractices and even death of people consuming illicit liquor

If I am corrupt, then no one...: Kejriwal on CBI summons

If I am corrupt, then no one...: Kejriwal on CBI summons

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Kejriwal said that it has been alleged that a bribe of Rs 100 crore was taken, but he asked where was the money.

CBI arrests news channel executive over hawala deals linked to AAP's Goa campaign

CBI arrests news channel executive over hawala deals linked to AAP's Goa campaign

Rediff.com15 May 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested the commercial head and production controller of India Ahead News in connection with a probe into the alleged Delhi excise scam, officials said Monday.

ED questions Manish Sisodia second time in Tihar

ED questions Manish Sisodia second time in Tihar

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday began the second round of questioning of former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia at the Tihar Jail in New Delhi in connection with its money laundering probe into alleged irregularities in the Delhi excise policy, officials said.

Jobs, liquor, casinos: Parrikar's uphill new job in Goa

Jobs, liquor, casinos: Parrikar's uphill new job in Goa

Rediff.com13 May 2017

The Goa CM knows running a coalition government while pursuing a development agenda will require a fine balancing act.

Hyderabad victims were lured with liquor, sex

Hyderabad victims were lured with liquor, sex

Rediff.com8 Jan 2007

The suspected serial killers of nine persons, including a woman, allegedly used to lure their victims with liquor and the services of sex workers before smashing their heads with boulders.

Go Goa Gone! Will the beach destination lose its charm post the partial liquor ban?

Go Goa Gone! Will the beach destination lose its charm post the partial liquor ban?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Take the poll given below and let us know!

'If Kejriwal is arrested...'

'If Kejriwal is arrested...'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

'It could backfire on the BJP and boost the Opposition parties.'

K'taka election seizures hit Rs 375 cr, sees 4.5 times surge from last polls

K'taka election seizures hit Rs 375 cr, sees 4.5 times surge from last polls

Rediff.com9 May 2023

It said that increased focus on expenditure monitoring was the reason being the seizures, which included freebies such as sarees, 'food kits', pressure cookers and kitchen appliances.

Mere Paas Ma Hain!

Mere Paas Ma Hain!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia with his mother before he headed to the CBI office in New Delhi on Sunday, February 26, 2023, for questioning in the liquor policy case.

ED summons KCR's daughter Kavitha in excise case

ED summons KCR's daughter Kavitha in excise case

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao's daughter K Kavitha in connection with a money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in the Delhi excise policy, officials said on Wednesday.

Pro-Modi cries at Nyay Yatra, Rahul greets sloganeers with handshake

Pro-Modi cries at Nyay Yatra, Rahul greets sloganeers with handshake

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

On seeing them, Gandhi got off his vehicle, walked up to them and shook hands with several people in the crowd.

No liquor shops near schools in Lucknow

No liquor shops near schools in Lucknow

Rediff.com6 Apr 2006

The government has four weeks to reply.

ED raids 35 locations in 3 states in Delhi excise policy case

ED raids 35 locations in 3 states in Delhi excise policy case

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday launched fresh raids in connection with its money laundering investigation into alleged irregularities in the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy, official sources said.

Will recommend central rule, governor Purohit warns Punjab CM Mann

Will recommend central rule, governor Purohit warns Punjab CM Mann

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

In a major escalation of the tussle with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Friday warned that he could recommend President's rule in the state and also initiate criminal proceedings if his letters are not answered.

Hooch tragedy in 'dry' Gujarat: Toll rises to 33; 3-member panel to probe case

Hooch tragedy in 'dry' Gujarat: Toll rises to 33; 3-member panel to probe case

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Around 30 people are still undergoing treatment at various government hospitals in Bhavnagar, Botad, Barvala and Dhandhuka, officials said.

Excise policy: ED arrests CBI approver Dinesh Arora in money laundering case

Excise policy: ED arrests CBI approver Dinesh Arora in money laundering case

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Arora was arrested under the criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act after a long session of questioning.

Corruption Cong's biggest ideology, party can't breathe without it: Modi

Corruption Cong's biggest ideology, party can't breathe without it: Modi

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The scam-ridden Congress government in Chhattisgarh has become a model of misrule and people have decided to root it out in the upcoming assembly elections, he said.

'He may influence witnesses': HC denies bail to Sisodia

'He may influence witnesses': HC denies bail to Sisodia

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The CBI had arrested Sisodia for alleged corruption in the formulation and implementation of the now-scrapped Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22 following several rounds of questioning.

Gandhiji considered drinking alcohol a sin: Nitish

Gandhiji considered drinking alcohol a sin: Nitish

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The Bihar assembly passed an amendment bill that seeks to make the liquor ban less stringent for first-time offenders in the state.

CBI grills Kejriwal for 9 hrs; AAP leaders detained during protest

CBI grills Kejriwal for 9 hrs; AAP leaders detained during protest

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was questioned for nearly nine hours by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday in the excise policy case, amid protests by his party as the Aam Aadmi Party chief claimed that the allegations of scam were false and the agency was acting at the Bharatiya Janata Party's behest.

Prez accepts resignation of Sisodia, Jain

Prez accepts resignation of Sisodia, Jain

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Sources said Saurabh Bharadwaj and Atishi will be sworn in on Thursday.

2 SPs transferred, six cops suspended for Gujarat hooch tragedy

2 SPs transferred, six cops suspended for Gujarat hooch tragedy

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The Gujarat home department on Thursday transferred the superintendents of police of Botad and Ahmedabad and suspended six other cops following the death of 42 people after consumption of spurious liquor, an official said.

MP polls: Protests erupt over Cong's 2nd list of candidates

MP polls: Protests erupt over Cong's 2nd list of candidates

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

After the Congress announced its second list of 88 candidates for the next month's Madhya Pradesh assembly polls, protests erupted at several places in the state on Friday through which party workers expressed disappointment over the names of some nominees and denial of tickets to others.

CAA comes as relief for 35,000 Hindu migrants from Sindh

CAA comes as relief for 35,000 Hindu migrants from Sindh

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

'A large number of people from Sindh province will now opt to migrate to India as they would be granted citizenship through an easy process.'

'No fatwa to minister for dealing with liquor'

'No fatwa to minister for dealing with liquor'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2008

Imarat-e-Sharia, a Patna based Muslim organization, has denied that it issued any fatwa against Bihar's Excise Minister Jamshed Ashraf for being in charge of a department that deals with liquor and wine. Leading Islamic seminary Darul Uloom, Deoband has reportedly upheld a fatwa against Ashraf by Imaret-e-Sharia. Ashraf told rediff.com that he will continue as the state's Excise Minister. "I will not change my ministry over a baseless controversy."

BJP's Huge Chouhan Problem In MP

BJP's Huge Chouhan Problem In MP

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Chouhan's fate will be determined by the BJP central command's assessment of the implications of such a move ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

Delhi excise case: ED arrests AAP leader, Hyderabad businessman

Delhi excise case: ED arrests AAP leader, Hyderabad businessman

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Aam Aadmi Party communication in-charge Vijay Nair and businessman Abhishek Boinpally in connection with its ongoing money laundering probe into the Delhi Excise policy that was scraped following corruption allegations, official sources said Monday.

2 new liquor brands from Shaw Wallace

2 new liquor brands from Shaw Wallace

Rediff.com20 Dec 2004

Liquor major Shaw Wallace will soon launch two new brands, one each in the whiskey and vodka segments.

MP records 76% polling amid violence, surpasses 2018 voting figure

MP records 76% polling amid violence, surpasses 2018 voting figure

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

The exercise will continue till 6 pm in all the polling stations except those in Maoist-affected areas of Balaghat, Mandla and Dindori districts where it ended at 3 pm, an official said.

Liquor prices to rise by 15-20% from April

Liquor prices to rise by 15-20% from April

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

The rise in material prices and excise duty is set to raise the prices of liquor brands across the country. According to officials of various companies, the brands will be costlier by 15-20 per cent from April.

Punjab police raid hideouts of associates of terrorists Landa, Rinda

Punjab police raid hideouts of associates of terrorists Landa, Rinda

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

The raids were conducted simultaneously from 6 am to 11am across several districts of the state on the directions of director general of police Punjab Gaurav Yadav.