Karnataka withdraws proposal to lower minimum age for drinking

Jan 19, 2023

The Karnataka government has withdrawn its proposal to lower the minimum age for drinking in the state following "objections raised by public, associations and...

Haryana assembly passes bill to lower minimum age for drinking to 21 years

Dec 22, 2021

Chandigarh [India], December 22 : Haryana Government passed the Haryana Excise (Amendment) Bill 2021 in the state legislative assembly, lowering the minimum age of...

Drunk and driving, reduction of minimum age for drinking are not connected: Delhi govt tells HC

Aug 24, 2021

New Delhi [India], August 24 : The Delhi Government on Tuesday told the High Court that there is no connection between drunken driving offences...

Delhi govt lowers legal drinking age to 21

Mar 22, 2021

New Delhi [India], March 22 : Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Monday announced that the legal age to consume alcohol in the...

Drinking sweetened, unsweetened coffee may lower risk of death: Study

Sep 12, 2022

Washington [US], September 12 : A new study has found that in comparison to non-coffee drinkers, adults who drank moderate amounts (1.5 to 3.5...

Australia to legislate minimum age for social media usage

Sep 09, 2024

Albanese said that it's about supporting parents and keeping kids safe