The family members of the victims of the Lakhimpur Kheri incident on Monday informed the Supreme Court that Ashish Mishra, accused in the case, had been attending various political functions in Uttar Pradesh and violating the interim bail conditions. Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Case: Kin of Victims Tell Supreme Court 'Ashish Mishra Violates Bail Conditions by Attending Political Functions'.
Taha, the groom, was arrested along with 21 others for liquor consumption at a farmhouse in Vadodara. The police received a tip-off and raided the spot, finding liquor.
Dismissing objections raised by Opposition parties like Congress and AAP, over the exemption given to GIFT City, Patel said, “Congress has been opposing everything in Gujarat since 2001.
In a dramatic departure from state law, the Gujarat government has approved the consumption of alcoholic beverages inside of hotels, eateries, and clubs that fall under the "Wine and Dine" category in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT).
Manipur s 30-year liquor ban ends, prompting CIABC to advocate for Bihar to follow suit. CIABC believes lifting Bihar s prohibition would boost revenue, curb illegal alcohol trade, prevent tragedies, and aid economic growth. Director General Vinod Giri supports Manipur s move, projecting a potential annual revenue of Rs 600-700 crore. He urges Bihar to lift prohibition, citing its adverse impact on growth, crime, and revenue loss. CIABC proposes strategies to balance revenue generation, social goals, and empowerment, advocating for women s employment and funding de-addiction centers. Manipur legalized liquor sales in select areas on December 7.