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Karnataka man drinks 5 bottles of undiluted liquor to win ₹10,000 bet, dies

Karthik had gotten married a year back and had become a father just eight days before the tragedy.

There is no safe amount of alcohol consumption that would not affect health, according to WHO.(Representational)

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Published on May 01, 2025 01:30 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Karnataka MLA urges 2 free liquor bottles for men, Congress says win and do it

JD(S) legislator MT Krishnappa sparked debate in Karnataka Assembly, suggesting 2 free liquor bottles for men every week.

In Karnataka Assembly, MLA MT Krishnappa suggested giving men free liquor.(Source: Karnataka Assembly)

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Updated on Mar 20, 2025 11:31 AM IST

ByMahipal Singh Chouhan

UP man found dead with injury mark on head; family alleges murder

Before his death, the man was consuming alcohol with some of his friends in the village, police said.

Police said the real cause of the death will be known after the post-mortem report arrives.(Representational image)

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Published on Mar 14, 2025 01:00 PM IST

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Canada boycotting US liquor ‘worse than tariff,’ says Jack Daniel's CEO

Canada accounts for only 1% of Jack Daniel's total sales, so Whiting said in an earnings call that the company can survive the hit.

In this March 4, 2011, file photo, a bartender begins to pour a drink from a bottle of Jack Daniels at a bar in San Francisco. ((Paul Sakuma/AP)

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Published on Mar 07, 2025 07:18 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Madhya Pradesh government introduces ‘low alcoholic beverage bar’ | Details

Drinks with a maximum alcohol content of 10 per cent v/v (volume on volume) will be allowed for consumption in the new 'low alcoholic beverage bar(s).

The consumption of spirits will be strictly prohibited in such 'low alcoholic beverage bars'. (Representative Image/Unsplash)

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Published on Feb 17, 2025 10:35 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Man killed for refusing to give money for liquor in Loni Kalbhor; one held

The incident was reported on December 15 last year at around 7:30 pm near Laxmi Mata Mandir in Loni Kalbhor

Loni Kalbhor police on Sunday arrested an individual for the murder of a man after he refused to give money for liquor, said police. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Updated on Jan 06, 2025 05:56 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

No underage customers to be allowed entry into restaurants serving liquor on NYE

As per the information shared by the state excise department, musical programmes are organised across the district to welcome the New Year

A licence is required from the state excise department to supply liquor in these programmes. (HT PHOTo)

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Updated on Dec 31, 2024 06:10 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Diageo is exploring a sale of Cîroc Vodka after settling a lawsuit with Diddy

Diageo Plc is in early discussions with potential buyers amid declining sales and a recent lawsuit settlement with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.

A bottle of Diageo's Crown Royal whiskey is pictured at a liquor store in this photo illustration taken December 4, 2024. REUTERS/Daniel Cole/Illustration(REUTERS)

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Published on Dec 20, 2024 11:21 AM IST

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Don't serve liquor without verifying age: Delhi govt's orders to clubs, bars

The excise department of the Delhi government found several violations of legal drinking age norms during its recent routine inspections.

The legal drinking age in the national capital is 25 years and above. (Unsplash)

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Published on Dec 12, 2024 11:26 AM IST

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Gujarat cop killed while trying to catch SUV smuggling illegal liquor

A Gujarat police officer died after a crash while pursuing a liquor-smuggling SUV. His vehicle collided with a trailer after being blinded by the SUV's lights.

the headlights blinded Pathan, causing him to lose control of his vehicle and crash into the rear of the trailer. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Published on Nov 05, 2024 05:11 PM IST

ByHT News Desk | Edited by Chandreyi Chatterjee

New rules to target proxy ads to promote liquor

The Union government will soon introduce strict guidelines on surrogate ads for liquor and tobacco, imposing penalties for misleading marketing practices.

Centre to enforce stricter guidelines on surrogate ads for liquor and tobacco. (Representational photo)

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Updated on Sep 24, 2024 01:07 AM IST

ByZia Haq

Three held for serving liquor without licence at Noida restaurant, over 200 bottles seized

A surprise inspection was conducted at Sarpanch Bagh restaurant in Sector 143, and two waiters and one manager was arrested for serving liquor without a licence

Acting on a tip-off, a joint operation led by the excise department and Noida Police was conducted and they seized over 200 bottles of liquor of different brands meant for sale in Uttar Pradesh. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Sep 03, 2024 05:54 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Noida

Why an Indian-American whiskey industry icon is training his sights on India

Raj Bhakta scripted the rye whiskey renaissance in the US. Now, with the oldest-ever Indian single malt launch in the US, he is taking a look at Indian market.

lifestyle

Published on Aug 10, 2024 01:01 PM IST

ByMurali K Menon, New Delhi

Home delivery of alcohol through Swiggy, BigBasket, Zomato and Blinkit soon?

States like New Delhi, Karnataka, Haryana, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Goa and Kerala are exploring pilot projects regarding the same, a report claimed

Gig workers wait in line to collect their delivery order outside a mall in Mumbai.(Reuters)

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Updated on Jul 17, 2024 09:29 AM IST

ByHT News Desk | Edited by Mallika Soni

Excise drive to stop open drinking, selling liquor past 10 pm

Five teams comprising excise inspectors were formed late evening on Monday, and a campaign was launched.

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Updated on Jul 03, 2024 07:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Factory worker attempts murder bid on employer, booked

According to complainant Sarbjit Singh, brother of the victim Iqbaljeet Singh, 45, of Basti Jodhewal, the accused was creating a ruckus in the factory on Friday night. When his brother tried to deter him, the accused attacked him

The accused has been identified as Arvind. (iStock)

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Published on Jun 29, 2024 09:57 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Pune bar case: 2 excise officials suspended; liquor and other materials seized

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Published on Jun 25, 2024 12:19 PM IST

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At least 34 dead, 100 hospitalised after consuming illicit liquor in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin said he was “shocked” by the deaths and stated that action was taken against those who were responsible for not preventing the incident.

Critical patients have been admitted to hospitals in Salem, Tiruvannamalai, and Puducherry. (AP/File)

india news

Updated on Jun 20, 2024 11:42 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

“Dry day” only until declaration of election results: HC

Bombay HC rules no liquor sales in Mumbai on June 4 until Lok Sabha results declared. Establishments can sell after. Court modifies collectors' order.

cities

Updated on May 25, 2024 06:36 AM IST

BySahyaja MS

Ludhiana ASI opens fire during road rage, arrested

Khanna senior superintendent of police Amneet Kondal said that the department will suspend the ASI and a departmental inquiry has been ordered

cities

Updated on May 24, 2024 09:58 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

HC permits sale of liquor in Mumbai after announcement of LS poll results on June 4

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Published on May 24, 2024 05:32 PM IST

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Ludhiana: Cash, drugs, liquor worth over ₹37 cr seized since poll code imposition

The seizures by surveillance teams include ₹2.96 crore cash, drugs worth ₹25.93 crore, liquor worth ₹5.75 crore and precious metals amounting to ₹2.46 crore, among others

DC Sakshi Sawhney advised the residents not to carry more than <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>50,000 in cash without supporting documents. (HT file photo)

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Updated on May 24, 2024 06:06 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Alcohol prices set to rise under new Haryana excise policy

The new excise regime will bring the Haryana government an estimated increase in revenue of around ₹250 crore.

cities

Updated on May 17, 2024 01:50 AM IST

ByLeena Dhankhar

4kg heroin, 27k litre liquor seized since poll code implementation in Chandigarh

As per official records, 39 FIRs have been also been lodged in connection with liquor-related offences in Chandigarh

As many as 29 FIRs have been registered and 44 individuals have been arrested for their involvement in drug-related offences in Chandigarh. (HT file photo for representation purpose)

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Updated on May 16, 2024 07:16 AM IST

ByNaina Mishra, Chandigarh

Seizures worth over ₹34 crore in Ludhiana since poll code came into force

The seizures by surveillance teams in Ludhiana include ₹2.83 crore in cash, drugs worth ₹25.35 crore, liquor worth ₹3.51 crore and other items worth ₹2.54 crore

DEO Sawhney said that 358 critical polling stations and 458 vulnerable polling stations had been identified in Ludhiana district. (HT File)

cities

Published on May 14, 2024 10:10 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Cash, liquor, narcotics worth ₹14 cr seized from three constituencies in Pune

The district collector in its bid to conduct fair and smooth polls has issued a directive for the observance of dry days 48 hours before the scheduled polling date on May 13

District collector Dr Suhas Diwase said the C-VIGIL mobile application, which is used by the public to report any kind of election irregularities, had also received over 15,095 complaints so far of which more than 1329 were found correct and action had been taken (HT PHOTO)

cities

Updated on May 12, 2024 06:40 AM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

Report sought from excise department on ‘biased action’ against illegal liquor in Chandigarh

The election department found that the interim report submitted by the excise department was made without listening to the complainant’s grievances, forcing it to shoot off another notice

ECI had forwarded a complaint to the Chandigarh election department for inquiry and action. (HT file for representation)

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Updated on May 10, 2024 09:58 AM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

26 lakh bind down notices issued; 8,068 unlicensed weapons seized in U.P.

State Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa said guidelines of the Election Commission of India were being strictly followed to maintain law and order in Uttar Pradesh.

cities

Updated on Apr 30, 2024 07:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Lok Sabha polls: Drugs, unaccounted cash, liquor worth ₹321 cr seized so far in Punjab

Punjab chief electoral officer (CEO) Sibin C said drugs worth ₹287.23 crore, unaccounted cash worth ₹6.89 crore, liquor (22.8 lakh litres) valued at ₹14.93 crore, precious metals and other items amounting to ₹12.46 crore were seized. The model code of conduct came into force on March 16.

Among the 24 enforcement agencies operating in the state, Punjab police made seizures worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>276.19 crore, followed by the Border Security Force at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>22.85 crore. (HT File)

cities

Updated on Apr 26, 2024 07:58 AM IST

ByPress Trust of India, Chandigarh

Goods worth over ₹23 crore seized in Haryana since March 1

Enforcement agencies in Haryana seized goods worth ₹23 crore since March 1, including ₹4 crore in cash. Chief secretary directed strict vigilance over such activities.

Different enforcement agencies have seized goods worth over <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>23 crore, including <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4 crore in cash in Haryana since March 1, according to a government spokesperson. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)

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Updated on Apr 25, 2024 07:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

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Karthik had gotten married a year back and had become a father just eight days before the tragedy.

JD(S) legislator MT Krishnappa sparked debate in Karnataka Assembly, suggesting 2 free liquor bottles for men every week.

Before his death, the man was consuming alcohol with some of his friends in the village, police said.

Canada accounts for only 1% of Jack Daniel's total sales, so Whiting said in an earnings call that the company can survive the hit.

Drinks with a maximum alcohol content of 10 per cent v/v (volume on volume) will be allowed for consumption in the new 'low alcoholic beverage bar(s).

The incident was reported on December 15 last year at around 7:30 pm near Laxmi Mata Mandir in Loni Kalbhor

As per the information shared by the state excise department, musical programmes are organised across the district to welcome the New Year

Diageo Plc is in early discussions with potential buyers amid declining sales and a recent lawsuit settlement with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.

The excise department of the Delhi government found several violations of legal drinking age norms during its recent routine inspections.

A Gujarat police officer died after a crash while pursuing a liquor-smuggling SUV. His vehicle collided with a trailer after being blinded by the SUV's lights.

The Union government will soon introduce strict guidelines on surrogate ads for liquor and tobacco, imposing penalties for misleading marketing practices.

A surprise inspection was conducted at Sarpanch Bagh restaurant in Sector 143, and two waiters and one manager was arrested for serving liquor without a licence

Raj Bhakta scripted the rye whiskey renaissance in the US. Now, with the oldest-ever Indian single malt launch in the US, he is taking a look at Indian market.

States like New Delhi, Karnataka, Haryana, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Goa and Kerala are exploring pilot projects regarding the same, a report claimed

Five teams comprising excise inspectors were formed late evening on Monday, and a campaign was launched.

According to complainant Sarbjit Singh, brother of the victim Iqbaljeet Singh, 45, of Basti Jodhewal, the accused was creating a ruckus in the factory on Friday night. When his brother tried to deter him, the accused attacked him

Pune bar case: 2 excise officials suspended; liquor and other materials seized

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin said he was “shocked” by the deaths and stated that action was taken against those who were responsible for not preventing the incident.

Bombay HC rules no liquor sales in Mumbai on June 4 until Lok Sabha results declared. Establishments can sell after. Court modifies collectors' order.

Khanna senior superintendent of police Amneet Kondal said that the department will suspend the ASI and a departmental inquiry has been ordered

HC permits sale of liquor in Mumbai after announcement of LS poll results on June 4

The seizures by surveillance teams include ₹2.96 crore cash, drugs worth ₹25.93 crore, liquor worth ₹5.75 crore and precious metals amounting to ₹2.46 crore, among others

The new excise regime will bring the Haryana government an estimated increase in revenue of around ₹250 crore.

As per official records, 39 FIRs have been also been lodged in connection with liquor-related offences in Chandigarh

The seizures by surveillance teams in Ludhiana include ₹2.83 crore in cash, drugs worth ₹25.35 crore, liquor worth ₹3.51 crore and other items worth ₹2.54 crore

The district collector in its bid to conduct fair and smooth polls has issued a directive for the observance of dry days 48 hours before the scheduled polling date on May 13

The election department found that the interim report submitted by the excise department was made without listening to the complainant’s grievances, forcing it to shoot off another notice

State Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa said guidelines of the Election Commission of India were being strictly followed to maintain law and order in Uttar Pradesh.

Punjab chief electoral officer (CEO) Sibin C said drugs worth ₹287.23 crore, unaccounted cash worth ₹6.89 crore, liquor (22.8 lakh litres) valued at ₹14.93 crore, precious metals and other items amounting to ₹12.46 crore were seized. The model code of conduct came into force on March 16.

Enforcement agencies in Haryana seized goods worth ₹23 crore since March 1, including ₹4 crore in cash. Chief secretary directed strict vigilance over such activities.

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