Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today
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1. Salman Rushdie on ventilator after attack
Author Salman Rushdie suffered severed nerves in an arm and damage to his liver, and will likely lose an eye, after he was stabbed on Friday, his agent said, adding that Mr. Rushdie was on a ventilator.
2. Odisha rivers in spate, more showers likely in next two days
It has, however, put several districts on alert in the wake of an IMD forecast of another spell of heavy showers in the next two days due to the likely formation of a new low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal.
3. Yamuna water level likely to cross danger mark in Delhi on Saturday morning
The Yamuna is flowing precariously close to the warning level of 204.5 metres in Delhi following heavy rain in upper catchment areas, and its water level is likely to breach the danger mark on Saturday morning, authorities said.
4. Sugarcane dues: Farmers block second side of national highway in Punjab’s Phagwara
Farmers protesting over the non-payment of sugarcane dues blocked the second side of the Jalandhar-Ludhiana stretch of the national highway on Friday.
Gade Srinivasulu Naidu wins North Coastal Andhra Pradesh Teachers' Constituency election with overwhelming support from teachers.
Congress alleges BJP government in Madhya Pradesh plans to privatise 40% of forests, displacing tribals from their habitat.
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi advocates renaming Indus Valley Civilization to Saraswathi Civilization, challenging historical narratives.
A study by researchers from NIMHANS, in collaboration with doctors from Australia, United Kingdom and some states in India, has found suicidal ideation and suicide attempts alarmingly high among college students across the country.
First trial run of disposing 10-tonne Union Carbide toxic waste in Pithampur begins after Supreme Court's decision.
Telangana tunnel collapse rescue updates: Follow the Hindu’s updates as Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel rescue operations enter the 11th day
First trial run of disposing 10-tonne Union Carbide toxic waste in Pithampur begins after Supreme Court's decision.
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels abduct 130 patients from hospitals in eastern Congo, escalating conflict and sparking international concern.
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi advocates renaming Indus Valley Civilization to Saraswathi Civilization, challenging historical narratives.
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin increases financial aid for fishermen affected by Sri Lankan Navy, urges lasting solution.
Smooth SSLC exam day in Ernakulam with easy Malayalam paper, proper revision sessions, and over 32,900 students across 325 centers.
Ash Monday dissent by Catholic Nazrani Sangham against Syro-Malabar Church circular on Mass celebrations.
Gade Srinivasulu Naidu wins North Coastal Andhra Pradesh Teachers' Constituency election with overwhelming support from teachers.