Alcohol prices in India vary significantly across states due to differing excise duties and taxes, with Goa having the lowest levies. This disparity undermines the ‘one nation, one tax’ principle, encouraging bootlegging and revenue loss for high-tax states. Industry bodies advocate for tax rationalization to promote sustainable revenue growth and discourage excessive consumption, but finance ministers are hesitant to relinquish taxation powers.

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives, there have been calls for a “strong retaliation” but the timing and nature of the response remain under speculation

Last year was the deadliest for Russian forces since the start of the full-scale war with at least 45,287 killed. 

​Last year was the deadliest for Russian forces since the start of the full-scale war with at least 45,287 killed.