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TopicDog bites

Topic: Dog bites

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.

Bengaluru civic body, animal lovers, activists want you to worship the dogs, not fear them

Bengaluru’s civic body has partnered with hotels and RWAs to spread awareness about how society and dogs can coexist peacefully.

Dog bite cases rising, low awareness of rabies vaccination protocols a challenge. Here’s what guidelines say

About 96 percent of the mortality and morbidity due to rabies is associated with dog bites. India faces uphill struggle as it attempts to eliminate disease by 2030.

Govt for the first time considers pre-exposure anti-rabies shots for kids as dog bite cases ‘rise’

National Centre for Disease Control formed panel to discuss such vaccinations through Universal Immunization Programme. Evidence being gathered to present to NTAGI, it is learnt.

India can resolve dog-human conflict like US and Netherlands without killing the canine

Dogs are eventually 'people' animals and any solution to a dog-related problem has to centre around people.

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In 100 yrs of RSS, even opponents lent their voices to Hindu cause: Dattatreya Hosabale

The progress of the Sangh has always rested on society’s constant support. Because its work remained in tune with the spirit of the people, acceptance grew steadily over time.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.