Commercial LPG cylinder prices cut by Rs 183.50 from July 1

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Chhattisgarh HC orders release of Scorpio seized with liquor, cites lack of evidence

The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that vehicles cannot be confiscated under the Excise Act based solely on assumptions about exceeding legal liquor limits. Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha dismissed the state's appeal and upheld the release of a Scorpio that had been seized carrying 154 liquor bottles. The court found no concrete evidence proving that the seized bottles exceeded the legally permitted quantity. The judgment underscores that authorities must present solid proof, not mere presumptions, to justify confiscation of vehicles under excise laws.

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US Deploys Advanced Missile Systems in Okinawa and Philippines Near Taiwan

The United States is strengthening its military presence in the Indo-Pacific by deploying advanced weapon systems in Okinawa and the Philippines. The systems being deployed include NMESIS and MADIS, both mobile platforms capable of targeting maritime and aerial threats. These assets have been positioned strategically close to Taiwan as part of a broader deterrence strategy against potential Chinese aggression. The forward deployment is intended to challenge enemy naval and air movements in the region. Washington views this buildup as essential to defending Taiwan and preserving stability across the western Pacific.