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Thursday, April 23, 2026
TopicDog bites

Topic: Dog bites

How close is India to the ‘Zero by 30’ rabies goal?

Access to rabies vaccines alone does not solve the problem. Even where vaccines are available, completing treatment remains a hurdle.

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.

On Camera

Mumbai woman who shouted at minister spoke for many Indians, exposed BJP’s protest politics

Had it been a poor woman shouting at Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan over the roadblock, the police would likely have arrested her, raided her home, and terrorised her family members.

India’s online gaming rules to take effect on 1 May; most games exempt from registration

The rules, which come into force on 1 May, establish an Online Gaming Authority which will determine whether a game is an online money game or online social game in only three situations.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.