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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
TopicDog bites

Topic: Dog bites

UGC tells universities to prevent entry of stray dogs in campus, calls for ’round-the-clock vigil’

Direction is in line with SC's 7 November order asking all states/UTs and Centre to secure educational institutions and other public places from stray canines, says UGC.

SC order on stray dogs is like Tughlaq’s march to Daulatabad—grand in tone, empty in substance

SC’s order asks institutions to breed unnecessary panic and build fortresses, when they are yet to achieve basic safety or dignity.

SC orders removal of stray dogs from hospitals, schools, rly stations & other public premises

In a related directive, top court orders authorities to ensure the removal of cattle and other stray animals from highways and expressways across the country.

Ahead of a Travis Scott concert & a half marathon, a doggone disaster for JLN Stadium

Days after 2 foreign coaches bitten, high drama at JLN as van full of stray dogs waited all day outside while activists accused admin of violating SC order by not letting the dogs back in.

UP’s new dog rule faces flood of ‘paw and order’ jokes

A new UP rule says dogs that bite humans twice will be locked up for life, leading to a wave of jokes and memes. ‘Will such dogs be released on parole like Ram Rahim?’ joked one X user.

High number of dog bites & poor post-exposure vaccination coverage drive India’s rabies crisis

New Delhi: Coupled with an alarmingly high number of dog bites, poor post-exposure vaccination adherence has put India at the top of the list...

Dog bites & rabies deaths: What data reveals about complex crisis behind stray dogs debate

With larger Supreme Court bench set to hear stray dogs matter amid celebrations on one side & anger on the other, ThePrint digs deep into the burning issue at the centre of the debate.

CJI Gavai refers stray dogs matter to larger, 3-judge bench amid anger over SC’s relocation order

Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, NV Anjaria to hear matter tomorrow. Earlier today, advocate Nanita Sharma pointed out recent SC order said canines can't be mistreated or killed indiscriminately.

SC orders removal of stray dogs from Delhi-NCR streets within 8 weeks; warns anyone who obstructs

Top court further says it will hear arguments from Centre, but will not entertain petitions from dog lovers or any other parties.

Under 50% pet dogs vaccinated against rabies, 60% bite victims don’t complete vaccine course—ICMR survey

Nationwide survey on animal bite burden & human rabies estimates 5,726 human rabies deaths annually, down 75% in 20 years, suggests steps to eliminate dog-mediated human rabies by 2030.

On Camera

Modi govt organises Rozgar Melas, but vacant posts show its hiring capacity is limited

Before attempting to answer whether the Rozgar Melas are working, it would be useful to take a look at the performance of the Modi govt on this front since it was formed in May 2014.

Beyond glass ceiling: Redesigning gender rules for India’s economic future

While we celebrate the entry of women into the workforce, we fail to address the structural rigidities that force them out precisely when they are poised for leadership.

India-Bangladesh relations on track—After military intel chief’s visit, envoy goes to Army War College

In a first during his tenure as High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah addressed JOCAP consisting of tri-forces officers, as New Delhi & Dhaka step up normalisation efforts.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.