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High court cites Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of prohibition, cancels liquor bar licence | Legal News

High court cites Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of prohibition, cancels liquor bar licence | Legal News

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Invoking Mahatma Gandhi‘s vision of total prohibition, the Madras High Court has cancelled a liquor bar licence granted to a recreation club in Tamil Nadu‘s Karaikudi in proximity of a temple, a church and a university, holding that authorities failed to comply with mandatory legal safeguards and adequately assess public interest before permitting the sale of liquor. The licence had been challenged by local residents who alleged that the proposed bar was located close to a temple, church, hospitals and educational institutions, and the court noted that the establishment was forced to shut within two days of opening following sustained public protests. A bench of Justices N Sathish Kumar and M Jothiraman was hearing two public interest litigations (PILs) challenging an FL2 licence granted by the commissioner of prohibition and excise department to ‘Santhosam Recreation Club’ on November 12, 2025. The petitioners sought cancellation of the licence, alleging violations of statutory rules governing liquor establishments and questioning the suitability of the location. “It is pertinent to mention that Father of our Nation, Mahatma Gandhi tried …

EXPLAINED | What could Karnataka gain and lose if Tata Power gets a distribution licence

EXPLAINED | What could Karnataka gain and lose if Tata Power gets a distribution licence

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From internet providers to telecom services, people in Karnataka can choose their service providers and switch whenever the service does not work for them. Electricity, however, has never been part of this choice-based system. Electricity supply in Karnataka is a system run by Escoms, where each area is assigned a fixed distribution company based on geography, with no option to switch even if the service is unsatisfactory.  What may change In what could break this structure, Tata Power Company Limited (TPCL) recently approached the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC), seeking a power distribution licence for areas currently served by Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom), Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC), and Escoms in Hubballi (Hescom), Mangaluru (Mescom), and Kalaburagi (Gescom).  Within Bescom limits alone, Tata Power Company stated that it plans to serve over 1.86 lakh consumers within three years of obtaining the licence. The proposal has triggered sharp and expected opposition from multiple unions statewide, who have warned of fierce agitations and even court action, if the proposal moves ahead.  The proposal has raised a basic question — should electricity remain a single-provider system, or should more than one company be allowed …

FDA suspends SPPU mess licence after inspection finds severe violations | Pune News

FDA suspends SPPU mess licence after inspection finds severe violations | Pune News

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2 min readPuneJun 18, 2026 12:01 AM IST Also by Piyush Padwale The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on June 17 has suspended the licence of the central Refectory Mess at Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) following an inspection that found multiple food safety and hygiene violations, a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) official said. The inspection at the university’s Refectory Mess took place around 7 pm on June 16 after the FDA received a complaint via email and took note of media reports regarding food quality, said Ajinkya Subhash Umap, Food Safety Officer Shivajinagar. “We conducted an inspection at the site and collected evidence through photographs and videos. Based on that, we submitted a report to our senior authorities on the same day. The mess operator was called for a hearing on June 17 in accordance with the principles of natural justice. Following the hearing, FDA Assistant Commissioner Syed Imran Hashmi suspended the licence based on my report pending further orders,” Umap told The Indian Express. He said inspectors found multiple lapses, including poor …

Owaisi demands EC accept PAN card, driving licence for voter verification in SIR

Owaisi demands EC accept PAN card, driving licence for voter verification in SIR

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AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday demanded that the EC accept PAN cards, driving licences, and PDS ration cards as identity proofs for voter verification during the SIR. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi (PTI) Speaking to reporters after a meeting of Muslim organisations here, he said that of the 12 identity proofs approved by the Election Commission, three are not available in Telangana. The three documents are the Permanent Residence Certificate, the NRC, and the Family Register (prepared by state or local authorities). “The EC itself has said the list of 12 documents is not exhaustive. It is therefore necessary that they accept the PAN card, driving licence, and food security card issued by the state government,” he said. He urged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to make efforts to include the driving licence, PDS ration card, and other documents issued by the state government in the list of valid proofs for establishing voter identity. Since three documents on the approved list are unavailable in Telangana, he said, the CM and the state government’s chief secretary …

Hotel and restaurant owners` body seeks licence fee relief amid LPG crisis

Hotel and restaurant owners` body seeks licence fee relief amid LPG crisis

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A body representing hotel and restaurant owners has urged the Maharashtra government to grant an extension or allow staggered payment of the annual licence fee, citing a commercial LPG shortage that has forced several establishments to shut down. According to the PTI, the Hotel and Restaurant Association (Western India) (HRAWI) on Tuesday submitted a representation to Sunetra Ajit Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for State Excise, requesting a one-month extension of the licence fee payment deadline from March 31 to April 30. The association also proposed a staggered payment mechanism, allowing the annual licence fee to be paid in four quarterly instalments, by March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31. 30-35 per cent hotels, restaurants shut amid LPG supply crisis “The situation on the ground remains critical, with approximately 30 to 35 per cent of hotels and restaurants currently shut due to a near-complete halt in LPG supply from distributors,” HRAWI said, reported PTI.  Establishments that continue to operate are doing so with curtailed hours and restricted menus, optimising fuel usage to …

Noida`s Jewar airport moves closer to launch after DGCA licence approval

Noida`s Jewar airport moves closer to launch after DGCA licence approval

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Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu handed over the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) aerodrome licence to the upcoming Noida International Airport in Jewar on Monday. In a post on X, Naidu said the licensing marks an important step towards the launch of one of the country`s most ambitious aviation infrastructure projects. “Pleased to hand over the DGCA aerodrome license to Noida International Airport (Jewar) as it inches closer to becoming operational. Also discussed expediting of the remaining process by the airport operator,” the minister said. Highlighting the scale and significance of the project, Naidu described the airport as one of the most important aviation developments in the country. “Jewar International Airport stands as one of the most significant aviation developments in the country, with the largest airport area in Asia,” he added. According to the minister, the airport has been envisioned as a major aviation hub with integrated maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and air cargo facilities. “Envisioned as a major aviation hub with integrated MRO and air cargo facilities, it will play …

Noida International Airport Gets Aerodrome Licence, Inches Close To Launch | India News

Noida International Airport Gets Aerodrome Licence, Inches Close To Launch | India News

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Last Updated:March 07, 2026, 09:34 IST The DGCA issued the aerodrome licence to Noida International Airport in Jewar. Developed in a PPP model, the airport is expected to be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi. Noida International Airport is expected to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March. (File) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Friday issued the aerodrome licence to the Noida International Airport in Jewar, marking a key step towards the commencement of flight operations, officials said. The development was confirmed to PTI by Rakesh Kumar Singh, the chief executive officer of Noida International Airport Limited (NIAL) and the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority. Nodal officer of NIAL, Shailendra Bhatia, said the aerodrome licence has been issued in accordance with civil aviation rules for domestic flights and cargo operations. Bhatia said that the remaining deployment and operational arrangements at the airport are expected to be completed within the next 45 days, and the airport infrastructure is now fully ready. “Receiving the aerodrome license is a key milestone in our journey. It …

GBA announces penalties for trade licence renewals in Bengaluru

GBA announces penalties for trade licence renewals in Bengaluru

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M. Maheshwar Rao, Chief Commissioner of Greater Bengaluru Authority  | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Chief Commissioner of Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) M. Maheshwar Rao has issued a circular outlining the process and conditions for renewal of trade licences across the five city corporations to streamline the renewal process while ensuring compliance with zoning, building, waste management and public health regulations.  Traders will be allowed to renew their trade licences for a period ranging from one to five financial years, from April to March, based on their preference. The renewal fee will be calculated only for the number of years sought by the applicant. The GBA has also laid down a graded penalty structure for delayed renewals. Traders who pay the licence fee between February 1 and February 28, will not be charged any penalty. Payments made between March 1 and March 31 will attract a penalty of 25% in addition to the licence fee. From April 1 onwards, a 100% penalty will be imposed along with the applicable licence fee. Several conditions linked to solid waste management and public health have been made mandatory for renewal such as establishments generating more than 100 kg of …

Oshiwara case: Police initiates process to cancel Kamaal R Khan`s gun licence

Oshiwara case: Police initiates process to cancel Kamaal R Khan`s gun licence

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Mumbai Police have initiated the process to cancel the pistol licence of actor and social media personality Kamaal R. Khan, popularly known as KRK, following his arrest in connection with the Oshiwara firing case. The move comes after an Andheri metropolitan magistrate’s court remanded him to 14 days of judicial custody, with investigators citing serious concerns over the alleged misuse of a licensed firearm. KRK`s gun licence to get cancelled According to police officials, the Versova police station has sent the necessary documents to the office of the Mumbai Police Commissioner to begin proceedings to revoke KRK’s licence for his 7.76 mm German-made Mauser pistol. Police informed the court that KRK allegedly admitted to firing shots from his licensed weapon during questioning. The incident reportedly took place on the night of January 18, when two rounds were allegedly fired. However, investigators have so far recovered only one empty cartridge from the scene. Police told the court that the weapon is capable of holding up to seven bullets, and several rounds are yet to be accounted …

Lost For Years, Feroze Gandhi’s Driving Licence Finds Its Way Back To Gandhi Family | India News

Lost For Years, Feroze Gandhi’s Driving Licence Finds Its Way Back To Gandhi Family | India News

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Last Updated:January 21, 2026, 12:22 IST The driving licence was presented to Rahul Gandhi on stage during the inauguration of the Rae Bareli Premier League cricket tournament. Feroze Gandhi’s driving licence. (Image: News18) An emotionally charged moment unfolded during Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Rae Bareli when he was handed a long lost driving licence belonging to his grandfather, Feroze Gandhi, the former Member of Parliament from the constituency. The rare decades-old document, long considered lost, had been carefully preserved by a local family for years and was finally returned to the Gandhi family during a public event on Tuesday. The driving licence was presented to Rahul Gandhi on stage during the inauguration of the Raebareli Premier League cricket tournament. As soon as he received the document, Rahul Gandhi examined it closely, visibly moved by the unexpected connection to his family’s past. He immediately clicked photographs of the licence on his mobile phone and shared them via WhatsApp with his mother, former Congress president Sonia Gandhi, and his sister, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi …