With the approval of the new excise policy of the Andhra Pradesh Cabinet headed by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, liquor will become more affordable alcohol in the southern state. On Wednesday, the Andhra Pradesh government approved the new excise policy and 33 percent reservation for Backward Classes (BCs) in legislative bodies,

Andhra Pradesh Roads and Buildings Minister B C Janardhan Reddy announced that the Central government sanctioned ₹6,585 crore for seven national highways projects spanning 384 km. These projects, previously delayed under the Bharat Mala initiative,

The Adani Group has stepped in to assist Andhra Pradesh, which has been severely affected by recent torrential rains and flooding.

Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh had been particularly hard hit due to the Budameru rivulet overflowing and causing floods.

The Adani Group today donated ₹ 25 crore to support flood relief efforts in Andhra Pradesh. Several parts of the states were hit by floods earlier this month due to incessant rains and subsequent overflowing of tanks and rivers.

Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, said he is "deeply troubled" by the extensive damage caused by the recent torrential rains and flooding in Andhra Pradesh. The Adani Group posted that "as we witness the devastation caused by torrential rains in Vijayawada,