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New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Delhi Police has apprehended a 15-year-old boy from Turkman Gate in central Delhi for allegedly selling banned Chinese 'manjha', police said on Thursday after seizing 16 rolls of the deadly kite string from his possession. Chinese manjha is prohibited under Delhi government notifications for posing a severe threat to human life, birds and the environment. The operation was conducted on Wednesday when police identified the suspect carrying 16 rolls of Chinese manjha at a ...Read More >
India has millions of stray dogs and the country accounts for 36% of the total rabies-related deaths in the world, according to the World Health Organization. "Infants and young children, not at any cost, should fall prey to rabies. The action should inspire confidence that they can move freely without fear of being bitten by stray dogs," legal news website Live Law quoted the court as saying on Monday. The court took up the issue following reports of increasing dog bites in Delhi and other ma ...Read More >
Karnataka Legislative Council member SL Bhojegowda admitted to poisoning 2,800 stray dogs, sparking controversy. Karnataka Legislative Council member SL Bhojegowda has sparked a massive row after he claimed that he got at least 2,800 dogs poisoned to address the issue of strays on the streets. While addressing the house on Tuesday, the Janta Dal (Secular) leader demanded that a "petition be filed in the Supreme Court... let Karnataka be the first in India to ask the Supreme Court to act agains ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Border Security Force Sub-Inspector Vyas Dev and Constable Suddi Rabha are among those 16 personnel who have been awarded the Medal for Gallantry (GM) on the 79th Independence Day for showing their exceptional bravery and unmatched valour exhibited by them in Operation Sindoor. In addition, the President Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) to five and the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) to 46 are also awarded to BSF officers and personnel. During Opera ...Read More >
Indore: A protest was held at Regal Square in Indore on Thursday against the Supreme Court's August 11 order directing the caging and relocation of all stray dogs in the Delhi-NCR region. The Court has warned that any obstruction to the implementation of its directive could result in contempt proceedings. About SC's Order The Supreme Court stated in its order: "Infants and young children, at any cost, should not fall prey to rabies. The action should inspire confidence that they can move freel ...Read More >
VMPL Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 14: The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and AMPIN Energy Transition, in collaboration with Deloitte & Sumitomo Corporation, successfully concluded its pivotal seminar titled 'Renewable Energy Transition for Commercial and Industrial Consumers in the Southern Region' at Hotel Taj MG Road. The event brought together a diverse group of industry leaders, policymakers, and C&I consumers who discussed the roadmap to achieve 100 ...Read More >
Mumbai: Cricket fans woke up to surprising news as Mumbai Indians' star and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's son, Arjun Tendulkar, got engaged. According to reports, Arjun exchanged rings with the love of his life, Saaniya Chandhok, the granddaughter of prominent businessman Ravi Ghai. The engagement reportedly took place on Wednesday, August 13, in a private ceremony attended only by close family and friends. Ever since the news broke online, fans have been eager to know more about Arjun Tend ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has postponed its decision on an appeal to halt its previous order to remove all stray dogs from Delhi-NCR streets and place them in shelters. This development occurs in the midst of a major public outrage and legal challenges to the court's August 11th first order. On 11 August, a two-judge bench issued the first directive in a case regarding the increasing number of dog bite incidents in the area, especially involving youngsters. The court has stated that ...Read More >
New Delhi: Protest at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) against a recently announced fee hike, the long-standing suspension of students' union elections and calls for administrative accountability have entered their sixth day, with students boycotting classes and staging sit-ins at the Bab-e-Syed gate (the iconic entrance of the varsity). The fee structure for different courses has witnessed a sharp revision. Students say the hike ranges from 25% to over 60% across various programmes. Many cl ...Read More >
New Delhi: During Supreme Court's ongoing hearing on the removal of stray dogs from Delhi-NCR on Thursday, August 13, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the government, questioned the sincerity of some critics of the move. "I have seen people posting videos of eating meat and then claiming to be animal lovers," he told the bench, calling it a contradiction. Backing the August 11 order directing the relocation of all stray dogs into shelters, Mehta described the issue as one where "th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Easing inflation and favourable monsoon boosted rural demand in India in the April-June period this year, outpacing urban consumption once again, according to a new report. According to the report by global research firm NielsenIQ, rural markets and small manufacturers propelled the packaged consumer goods sector in Q2 2025. Rural markets grew twice as fast as cities, as urban areas showed signs of recovery, particularly in smaller towns. According to the re ...Read More >
New Delhi: Amid the Supreme Court's grim judgment on the removal of stray dogs from Delhi NCR, an old video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi surfaced on social media, wherein he can be seen urging citizens to take care of the stray animals around them during the COVID-19 lockdown. "We have to worry about the animals around you. Due to the lockdown, there is a food crisis in front of many animals. I pray to the people to take care of the animals around you," he can be heard saying the clip. Have ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Wednesday described the Supreme Court order on nomination of two MLCs as "a slap in the face of both the Congress and the BJP". The apex court issued an order modifying its earlier interim directive on the nomination of Prof M Kodandaram Reddy and Amer Ali Khan to the state Legislative Council under the Governor's quota. In a press statement, Rama Rao said that the Supreme Court declaring invalid the appointments of Kodandaram and Amer Ali as MLC ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Supreme Court's directive to permanently remove stray dogs from the streets of Delhi-NCR has sparked significant backlash in Odisha, with animal welfare activists and citizens questioning its feasibility and compassion. The bench, headed by Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan, issued the order in response to rising dog bite cases but ruled out the return of sterilised dogs to their original locations. The directive also warned of penalties for obstructing dog removal. While t ...Read More >
Rahul Gandhi has voiced his apprehension regarding the Supreme Court's order. The order directs authorities to relocate stray dogs in Delhi to shelters. Gandhi stated that removing stray dogs is a step backward. He advocated for sterilization, vaccination, and community care. Gandhi believes these methods can ensure safety without cruelty. New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has expressed his concern over the Supreme Court order that directed the authorities in the Nationa ...Read More >
DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand cabinet on Wednesday gave its nod to a strict Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which provides for a maximum punishment of life imprisonment and fine of up to Rs 10 lakh for "forced conversion". The govt is likely to table the bill in the House, where they have a strong majority, for approval during the three-day monsoon session of assembly commencing on Aug 19.At present, the maximum jail term for such an offence is 10 years and the highest fine is Rs ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 14 (ANI): Samrat Mukherjee, honorary director of a Kolkata-based NGO, reacting to the Supreme Court's decision on the relocation of stray dogs, stated on Wednesday that it was a decision "taken in anger" and "impossible" to implement from the perspective of animal welfare. Mukherjee argued that housing large numbers of dogs together would risk cross-infection and high mortality, while the logistics and costs involved would be prohibitive. Also Read | TMC L ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A parliamentary panel looking into the levy of user fees or toll charges on National Highways (NHs) has raised concerns over the current practice of "perpetual tolling" even after project costs are recovered and a 3% annual escalation, irrespective of the highway quality, traffic volume, or user affordability.While recommending rationalisation and substantial reduction in toll charges on such stretches, its report has also mooted a "tariff authority" for toll fixation. The Public Acco ...Read More >
LUCKNOW: UP vaccinated against rabies and sterilised 2.8 lakh stray dogs under its animal birth control (ABC) programme in 2023-24 and 2024-25. It also established 17 permanent ABC centres, with two additional ones approved for Lucknow and Ghaziabad on a comprehensive budget of Rs 34 crore.Taking note of SC's latest directive on managing dog bite cases, urban development dept is taking proactive steps to enhance urban safety and animal welfare through its ABC and anti-rabies vaccination programm ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Bringing down the curtain on the proceedings initiated against misleading advertisements for medicinal products, the Supreme Court has closed the case filed by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) against Patanjali Ayurved and its founders.A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and K V Viswanathan said no further hearing was needed as the court had already passed various orders and the purpose of the case had been achieved. "By various orders, the prayers of the WP have been achieved and ...Read More >
Lucknow: In 2023-24 and 2024-25, animal birth control programme succeeded in sterilising and vaccinating 2,84,641 stray dogs against rabies. Moreover, the state established 17 permanent ABC centres, with two additional centres approved for Lucknow and Ghaziabad, on a comprehensive budget of Rs 34 crore. Additionally, the department issued 5,333 pet dog licences this year, promoting responsible pet ownership and community safety. Taking note of Supreme Court's latest directives issued to local bo ...Read More >
New Delhi: Traffic in central Delhi will be affected on Thursday as the traffic police has issued an advisory due to the Janmashtami and Tazia processions.According to police, the traffic movement in Paharganj is likely to be affected from 1.30pm in view of the shobha yatra for Janmashtami and the Tazia procession.The Janmashtami procession will start from Mandir Shri Banke Bihari Ji in Paharganj's Sangatrasan Bazar and pass through Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Chuna Mandi, Main Bazar, Munja Chowk an ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 13 (ANI): After the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) proposal to feed pigeons between 6-8 AM, the Bombay High Court on Wednesday slammed the local governing body while directing that a committee be formed to seek public opinion on the issue. The committee, which will be formed by August 20 in view of public health and birds/animals welfare, is expected to submit its report on the issue. The Bombay HC gave its peace of mind to the BMC for changing it ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Aug 13 (UNI) In a shocking statement on the floor of the Karnataka Legislative Council, JDS MLC SL Bhojegowda today claimed that at least 2,800 stray dogs were deliberately poisoned and buried in coconut groves and coffee estates to address the growing stray dog menace. Bhojegowda said the dogs were fed poisoned meat and highlighted the risks faced by children from economically disadvantaged families. "Children of judges, ministers, and legislators, who travel by cars, may not be aff ...Read More >
New Delhi: Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday reacted to the Supreme Court's directive to remove all stray dogs from Delhi-NCR, calling it a step backward from decades of humane, science-backed policy. Taking to social media platform X, LoP Gandhi said, "The SC's directive to remove all stray dogs from Delhi-NCR is a step back from decades of humane, science-backed policy." He added, "These voiceless souls are not 'problems' to be erased. Shelte ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 12 (ANI): The Supreme Court directive to remove all stray dogs from Delhi-NCR is a step back from decades of humane, science-backed policy, said Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, on Tuesday. These voiceless souls are not problems to be erased. Shelters, sterilisation, vaccination & community care can keep streets safe - without cruelty, Gandhi said in a post on X. Blanket removals are cruel, shortsighted, and strip us of compassion. We can ensure pu ...Read More >
Vantara did not initiate or request the relocation of the elephant named Mahadevi from a monastery in Kolhapur to its facility in Jamnagar but served only as the 'court-appointed recipient facility', the NGO said in a statement. IMAGE: The female elephant Mahadevi, also called Madhuri, in Vantara. Photograph: Kind courtesy @vantara/Instagram Mahadevi, who was with a Jain monastery at Nandani in Maharashtra's Kolhapur district for over three decades, was relocated to the Radhe Krishna Temple El ...Read More >
New Delhi: An Indian elephant taken on an epic journey to a tycoon's giant zoo is expected to return home after protests by the religious community she came from, officials said Wednesday, following a court battle over the animal's welfare at the temple. The story of the 36-year-old elephant called Madhuri reflects both the passion that some communities have for elephants in India -- and the mind-boggling scale of the self-declared "world's biggest wild animal rescue centre". The elephant spen ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Governor R N Ravi, Chief Minister M K Stalin, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, and leaders of political parties paid tributes to freedom fighter Dheeran Chinnamalai on his death anniversary on Sunday. "The nation pays humble tribute to the great patriot, visionary leader and fearless commander Dheeran Chinnamalai. With unmatched courage and strategic brilliance, he led relentless campaigns against the oppressive British East India Company, boldly challenging colonial ty ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Mahadevi, an elephant once rescued from poor conditions at a religious institution in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, might soon be sent back, despite all the care and recovery she received at the Vantara Wildlife Centre in Gujarat. A few months ago, Mahadevi was shifted to Vantara after People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) raised concerns about her health and treatment at the SwastiShri Jensen Bhattarak Pattacharya Mahaswami Sanstha in Nandani village. The Bombay High Court, a ...Read More >
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