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Topic: Dogs

50 animals die in Indirapuram fire that engulfs dog shelter. ‘Ran inside, got trapped’

The fire started in a plastic factory and gutted over 200 shanties in Indirapuram. The Pari Foundation dog shelter, started by three women, was also destroyed.

Humans and dogs have been friends for longer than previously thought. At least 15,000 years

A recent study published in Nature shows that early dogs in Europe were not just widespread, but also travelled alongside humans.

110 dog carcasses found buried in Telangana, sarpanch among 9 booked

The FIR alleges village officials hired men to inject dogs and bury their bodies in Hanamkonda.

The curious case of the fake Abhayrab rabies vaccine

Fears mount as authorities worldwide warn travellers who received the Abhayrab rabies vaccine in India to get replacement dosages as rumours of counterfeit batches circulate.

Parliament woof-off over Renuka’s dog, Congress MP ‘bhow bhows’ to privilege motion threat

Responding to Renuka Chowdhury’s imitation of a dog’s bark, BJP called the Rajya Sabha MP a ‘serial offender’ hurting the dignity of the House.

Pets join launch of book on author’s train journeys with her dogs

Several smartly attired dogs were a part of the launch of Divya Dugar’s Chaos in a Coupe. ‘The book serves the purpose of evangelising dogs,’ said chief guest Shekhar Gupta.

Doctors write to CJI urging stay on SC stray dog order, warn against ‘zoonosis’ in overcrowded shelters

More than 10 letters & testimonials from doctors & vets, accessed by ThePrint, lay out the health challenges of locking up stray dogs in shelters, both for animals and humans.

I hated dogs but adopted one. I didn’t know it then, but I was the one being rescued

There was a time I would flinch whenever a dog walked too close, averting my gaze and clutching my pants like they were the last defence between me and a mouthful of slobber.

Mumbai airport reintroduces ‘Pawfect’ initiative. 9 adorable dogs to greet passengers at departures area

Mumbai International Airport is only Indian airport with ‘Pawfect’ initiative. It shared a video on social media showing the nine companions interacting with passengers.

After a solar eruption & a ‘severe’ geomagnetic storm, an aurora in the sky

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

On Camera

History of Indians in the Arab world—port builders, Jat governor, translators, and slaves

From the buffalo herders who built one of the world’s greatest medieval ports to academics translating Sanskrit works, here is one part of the history of Indians in the Arab world.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

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.