Govt starts helpline to resolve export-import issues due to COVID-19

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday questioned the Maharashtra government over its handling of the weather and water situation, alleging that timely measures were not taken despite prior knowledge of the conditions, and said he would lead a march next week to highlight issues faced by farmers in Western Vidarbha.

The clarification came in response to a media report published on September 16 titled "In seat Kejriwal lost by thin margin, nearly 40% names added before 2025 polls now missing in SIR draft", which raised questions over names not appearing in the draft electoral roll of AC-40, including electors added before the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections. 

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday interacted with students of Government Senior Secondary School, Rail, in Hamirpur district’s Nadaun area and sought feedback on their studies, careers and changes in the education sector. During the interaction, students raised issues related to cleanliness, the CBSE curriculum, NEET question paper leaks, bus services and damaged school steps. Sukhu said cleanliness should become a people’s movement and stressed that those involved in question paper leaks would face strict action. He also directed officials to repair the damaged steps and said necessary arrangements were being made for a bus service from Rangs to the school.

The Patiala House Court on Thursday issued a release warrant for Swatantra Bhardwaj from Tihar Jail after verification of the surety furnished in connection with his three-week interim bail granted on September 15. Bhardwaj, who was arrested in a case of alleged assault on Sanjay Azad, was granted bail on furnishing a bond of Rs 50,000 and one surety in the like amount.

The Monsoon Session of Parliament began on July 20 and concluded on August 13. It adjourned sine die on August 13 after 19 sittings spread over 25 days. Prorogation means the termination of a Session of the House by an order made by the President under Article 85(2)(a) of the Constitution.