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False promises made of cleaning the city: Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw hits out at Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw of India has criticised Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal for unresolved issues of water scarcity and garbage in the city. Vaishnaw criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for making false promises of cleaning the city, providing drinking water, and closing drainages, but failing to do so. Vaishnaw also criticized Kejriwal's liquor policy, which he said messed up the entire government system and raised questions about his work ethic and responsibility.
Scotch, premium foreign whiskies see fall in sales growth as Indians go for local whisky
To be sure, within imported whiskey, premium and super-premium brands have still performed well but value or entry level brands, which mostly compete with Indian malts, took a hit. The high base effect also came into play.
SC to consider listing of fresh plea for bail of AAP's Sisodia in excise policy scam cases
The Supreme Court will consider a new petition from AAP leader Manish Sisodia seeking to revive his bail plea in the Delhi excise policy scam cases. Earlier, Sisodia's bail plea was denied on June 4. The court had allowed him to reapply for bail after the CBI and ED filed their final charge sheets by July 3, 2024.
Little hands at the liquor still: How children were reportedly made to work making and bottling liquor in a factory in MP
A major child labor racket exposed at a liquor distillery in Madhya Pradesh, where over 100 children aged 12-17 were rescued by authorities. The children were allegedly working up to 12 hours a day, handling hazardous chemicals. The company, Som Distilleries, faces accusations of violating child labor laws. Calls for compensation and justice for the victims. Authorities investigating allegations of complicity by officials. Shocking details emerge of burnt, infected hands and underage girls made to wear makeup. Company denies allegations.
Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh appointed as chairperson of AAP Parliamentary Party
The Supreme Court in April granted bail to Sanjay Singh, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) last October in an alleged money laundering case related to the Delhi liquor policy scam. He spent six months in jail.
Beer brands missing from Delhi bars, restaurants. Here's why
Delhi faces a beer shortage, impacting sales at various venues. Sudhakar Banerjee notes the absence of popular beer brands at a niche restaurant, affecting customer satisfaction. Restaurateurs struggle with limited stock, leading to sales decline and customer experience issues. The shortage prompts customers to seek drinks in neighboring towns, exacerbating the problem.
Liquor policy case: Delhi court sends CM Arvind Kejriwal to judicial custody till July 12
Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court sent Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to judicial custody till July 12, denying immediate relief to in the liquor policy case. He was sent to three-day CBI custody on Wednesday. The court had allowed his wife and lawyers to meet him daily for 30 minutes, carry his prescribed medicines and home-cooked food. The court permitted CBI to interrogate him for his formal arrest.
Delhi airport will soon cheer up domestic flyers with two new liquor vends
This initiative aims to help Delhi regain share of domestic liquor sales following the closure of the private-operated premium liquor stores due to the rescission of Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22 in September 2022, the report (by Atul Mathur) said.
Liquor policy case: ED submits documents against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi heard Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's bail plea, with ASG SV Raju presenting evidence of transactions related to his stay at Grand Hyatt Goa through Chanpreet Singh's account. The ASG also submitted WhatsApp chats between Kejriwal, Singh, and Vinod Chauhan. Kejriwal's judicial custody was earlier extended till July 3.
Delhi HC orders removal of video of Kejriwals' court statement from Social media platforms
The Delhi High Court has ordered social media platforms to take down videos and audios of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's personal address to the court. The petition accused violation of video conferencing rules. The court directed platforms to ensure the content is not reuploaded, citing a breach of Delhi High Court Video Conferencing Rules, 2021. The next hearing is scheduled for July 9. The complaint also alleged manipulation of court proceedings by some Aam Aadmi Party members.
Delhi excise policy case: SC refuses to grant relief to Manish Sisodia, allows to revive bail plea after final chargesheet filed
The Supreme Court denied bail to AAP leader Manish Sisodia in the Delhi excise policy scam cases. Bail may be requested after final chargesheet filing by CBI and ED, involving allegations of corruption and money laundering.
Excise policy case: SC to hear Manish Sisodia's bail pleas on Tuesday
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia has challenged the Delhi High Court's dismissal of his bail pleas in cases related to an alleged liquor policy scam by moving the Supreme Court. Supreme Court's vacation bench will hear his pleas on Tuesday. The high court had described Sisodia's conduct as a betrayal of democratic principles involving misuse of power and destruction of crucial evidence.
Ex Hyderabad DCP claims KCR issued order to tap phones of BJP leaders to save K Kavitha from Delhi liquor scam: Report
Former Chief Minister of Telangana K Chandrasekhar Rao has alleged used the 2022 MLA poaching case to compel BJP to assist in the bail proceedings of his daughter and MLC K Kavitha in the Delhi liquor scam case. The disclosure regarding this purported maneuver was made in the confession report of Radha Kishan Rao, the former DCP of Hyderabad police's task force, who is implicated in the illegal phone tapping case.
Heard of work from home, first time hearing about work from jail: Rajnath Singh in dig at Kejriwal
The Supreme Court granted AAP supremo Kejriwal interim bail till June 1, the last day of the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections, and directed him to surrender and go back to jail on June 2.
PM Modi has accepted excise policy case is wrong, all arrested should be released: Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal claims PM Modi admitted excise policy case is wrong. He demands release of all arrested. BJP alleged Rs 100 crore liquor scam, but no money recovered.
'Will reveal BJP's conspiracy today', says Delhi Minister Atishi
This comes as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is facing heat amid the ongoing Swati Maliwal investigation, in which the party MP has accused party chief Arvind Kejriwal's former personal secretary Bibhav Kumar of assaulting her at the Delhi Chief Minister's residence.
"People will see big bottles when they see Kejriwal campaigning": Amit Shah takes dig at Delhi CM over liquor 'scam'
While responding to a question on whether the INDIA bloc will benefit from the interim bail of Kejriwal in the Delhi excise policy-linked money laundering case, Shah, in an interview with ANI, said, "I think wherever he'll go for the poll campaign, the people will remember the liquor scam, even in Punjab. People will also see big bottles in front of them when they see Kejriwal."
Anna Hazare attacks Arvind Kejriwal, says he drowned under the influence of liquor money
Anna Hazare criticizes Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal for alleged involvement in corruption, urging voters to reject tainted leaders. Kejriwal's purported role in the Delhi Liquor Scam draws condemnation. Hazare emphasizes the need for clean governance, expressing disappointment in Kejriwal's actions. Despite legal challenges, Kejriwal campaigns for Lok Sabha elections amid controversy, facing potential jail time.
Tipplers toast local labels as big brands lose way in policy maze
State liquor policy changes result in scarcity of popular brands like Royal Stag, Budweiser, and Old Monk. Liquor stores push new brands due to supply chain disruptions. Mainstream brands limit supplies leading to a shift towards local brands, impacting the industry supply chains.
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