
Water level
The Hindu
The water level in Mullaperiyar dam on Saturday stood at 126.40 feet (maximum permissible level is 142 ft) with an inflow of 29 cusecs and a discharge of 511 cusecs. In Vaigai dam, the water level stood at 68.70 feet (71 ft) with an inflow of 322 cusecs and a discharge of 72 cusecs. The combined storage in Periyar credit was 7,042 mcft.

Bangladesh is witnessing renewed political tension after the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, a young leader who emerged during the July–August 2024 uprising that led to the removal of Sheikh Hasina. Hadi later headed the radical group Inquilab Mancha and was campaigning ahead of the 2026 parliamentary election when he was shot in Dhaka. His death has triggered protests, diplomatic friction with India, and concerns over rising political violence as Bangladesh heads towards elections under an interim government.












