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Andhra Pradesh's new liquor policy: Rs 99 liquor to counter illegal influx
The Andhra Pradesh government has rolled out a new liquor policy aimed at boosting revenue by Rs 30,000 crore, curbing illegal trade, and funding welfare schemes
 "Andhra Pradesh's new liquor policy: Rs 99 liquor to counter illegal influx")
Security forces will avenge workers' death in Ganderbal attack: LG Sinha
Sinha said there was a need to stop drug smuggling and improve counter-insurgency operations
 "Security forces will avenge workers' death in Ganderbal attack: LG Sinha")
CISF, BCAS brief home secretary on surge in hoax bomb threats on flights
On October 20, the issue caused over 20 flights operated by IndiGo, Akasa Air, and Vistara receiving bomb threats. IndiGo issued a series of press statements detailing the threats received
 "CISF, BCAS brief home secretary on surge in hoax bomb threats on flights")
Senior IAS officer Vikram Dev Dutt assumes charge as new coal secretary
Dutt, a 1993-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territory) cadre, earlier served as the Director General of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
 "Senior IAS officer Vikram Dev Dutt assumes charge as new coal secretary")
Why does the Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu want families to have more kids?
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu said that his government plans to legislate allowing only candidates with more than two children to contest local body elections
 "Why does the Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu want families to have more kids?")
Army's dependence on foreign weapons reduced under PM Modi: MP CM Yadav
He was speaking at a programme organised at the 3 EME Centre here to honour ex-servicemen
 "Army's dependence on foreign weapons reduced under PM Modi: MP CM Yadav")
Naidu promises to clear pending bills worth Rs 763 cr of police dept
He accused the previous YSRCP government led by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy of using the police department as a tool for political harassment
 "Naidu promises to clear pending bills worth Rs 763 cr of police dept")
What is Z-Morh tunnel project and its strategic importance for J&K
Seven workers from APCO Infratech were killed in the militant attack on the strategic Z-Morh tunnel on the Srinagar-Sonamarg highway in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday
 "What is Z-Morh tunnel project and its strategic importance for J&K")
Ganderbal attack: Must work towards improving J-K situation, says deputy CM
A doctor and six labourers were killed when terrorists attacked a tunnel construction site on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway
 "Ganderbal attack: Must work towards improving J-K situation, says deputy CM")
Low-pressure area formed over Bay of Bengal, Odisha on high alert
The weather agency has forecast light to moderate rainfall at most places with heavy rainfall at isolated places in Odisha on October 23
 "Low-pressure area formed over Bay of Bengal, Odisha on high alert")
PM Modi has very clear plan for India's future: Britain's ex-PM Cameron
Cameron said democracy was noisy and with difficult disputations, and underscored the need for leaders to have a clear plan
 "PM Modi has very clear plan for India's future: Britain's ex-PM Cameron")
PM Modi lauds bravery, sacrifice of police on Police Commemoration Day
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also highlighted the staggering toll of police sacrifices
 "PM Modi lauds bravery, sacrifice of police on Police Commemoration Day")
Shah hails 8 years of UDAN, lauds affordable air travel, connectivity
He added that Prime Minister Modi has unlocked India's growth potential by providing the right facilities
 "Shah hails 8 years of UDAN, lauds affordable air travel, connectivity")
Govt to extend air connectivity scheme UDAN scheme for 10 more years: Naidu
UDAN has led to the birth and growth of regional airlines, generation of jobs and contribution to tourism
 "Govt to extend air connectivity scheme UDAN scheme for 10 more years: Naidu")
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy warns public not to take law into their hands
The Telangana government is ready to take stern action if any complaints are lodged over any undesirable incidents, he said in his speech at the Police Flag Day Parade here
 "Telangana CM Revanth Reddy warns public not to take law into their hands")
At least 14 farmers arrested in Haryana's Kaithal for stubble burning
Stubble-burning in Haryana and neighbouring Punjab is often blamed for the rise in pollution levels in Delhi, especially during the post-harvest season of October and November
 "At least 14 farmers arrested in Haryana's Kaithal for stubble burning")
BJP makes history: Membership reaches 100 mn milestone, eyes 111 mn plus
Members will receive certificates after donating Rs 100 and having 50 members under their assembly, according to senior BJP sources
 "BJP makes history: Membership reaches 100 mn milestone, eyes 111 mn plus")
Kolkata RG Kar case: Protesting junior doctors to meet CM Mamata today
The striking doctors said the outcome of the meeting will determine the future of the protest; they demand removal of Health Secretary NS Nigam as a key condition for resolving the situation
 "Kolkata RG Kar case: Protesting junior doctors to meet CM Mamata today")
Cyclone Dana: Landfall expected near Puri, heavy rainfall likely in Bengal
The IMD said a cyclonic storm is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal by October 23. The coastal region of Odisha is likely to get severe rainfall from October 23 to 25, the IMD mentioned
 "Cyclone Dana: Landfall expected near Puri, heavy rainfall likely in Bengal")
Air pollution rises as Delhi readies for Diwali, experts warn residents
Delhi air pollution falls in the 'very poor' category ahead of Diwali which is a major cause of concern. Here are the precautions to minimise air pollution during Diwali
 "Air pollution rises as Delhi readies for Diwali, experts warn residents")