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Hazaribag police have taken decisive action against illegal liquor production, launching extensive operations across 53 locations that resulted in the destruction of 8,435 litres of mahua and the seizure of 80 litres of country liquor. Although 36 teams were deployed, arrests remain difficult.

In Bihar, the tough stance on liquor prohibition finds itself in a relentless struggle with liquor smuggling. This has triggered a substantial crackdown with authorities reporting over 9,36,000 cases and the confiscation of vast quantities of illegal spirits

Bengal's election results are out after a tense, seven-week contest marked by voter silence and a clamor for change. Unprecedented voter roll discrepancies excluded millions, while a record turnout of 92.94% saw many voting out of fear. The outcome remains unpredictable, with anti-incumbency and voter roll issues creating complex cross-currents.

In a bold declaration, the newly elected NDA government in Bihar stands firm on its prohibition policy, pledging to honor the legacy of Nitish Kumar. Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary expressed steadfast support for the ban on alcohol, rebuffing opposition critiques.

Bihar's long-standing liquor ban brings a complex mix of outcomes. On one hand, it has contributed to better public health and a notable decline in domestic abuse rates. On the flip side, the state grapples with economic setbacks and a booming black market for alcohol. Enforcement remains a daunting challenge, with overcrowded courts and incidents of harmful counterfeit drinks.

In a significant political shift, Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has resigned from the Aam Aadmi Party and joined the BJP, citing the party's deviation from its founding principles for personal gain. Chadha expressed feeling like the 'right man in the wrong party.' He announced that seven AAP MPs, including Swati Maliwal and Harbhajan Singh, are also making the move.

Kejriwal had appeared in person before the court seeking recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from hearing a CBI petition challenging his discharge in the liquor policy case. In the application, Kejriwal claimed that there was a grave, bona fide, and reasonable apprehension that the hearing in the matter before her would not be impartial and neutral.

A 23-year-old patient at a community health centre in Satna allegedly opened fire at a doctor after being caught drinking on his hospital bed. The patient, identified as Shivam Dwivedi, then fled the scene on a bike. The incident has raised serious security concerns at the facility.

Tamil Nadu polls see numerous micro-parties vying for attention, not victory. Candidates from obscure outfits in Perambur and Kolathur aim for visibility and bargaining power, hoping to secure future relevance. These parties, often fielding candidates with limited campaigns, seek to influence larger political players by collecting crucial votes.