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TopicStray dogs

Topic: stray dogs

‘Rs 10,000 per tooth mark’ — Punjab & Haryana HC fixes compensation for dog bites in public spaces

In order disposing of 193 petitions, the HC also issues guidelines for compensation with respect to accidents and incidents that occur due to animals on public roads.

Pakistan and India have one thing in common— a stray dog problem

In a posh area in Karachi’s Defence Housing Authority, strays have suddenly vanished, and residents are claiming that they have been culled by the municipal body.

After G20, animal rights activists demand overhaul of MCD veterinary dept — ‘act only on complaints’

MCD's alleged mishandling of dogs before G20 puts a spotlight on issues plaguing civic body's animal control programme. Even court says Delhi's 'stray dog menace' needs urgent resolution.

People For Animals, other NGOs set to move court against MCD over removal of stray dogs ahead of G20

PFA trustee Gauri Maulekhi says improper methods used to pick up the dogs and none of them were tagged, which increases risk of bite cases since the dogs might get relocated.

MCD drive to catch stray dogs ahead of G20 enrages activists. ‘Shoved in vans, nooses around necks’

Municipal Corporation of Delhi says allegations are 'highly exaggerated'. Animals activists, feeders say MCD drive a 'betrayal' since it comes after action plan on the same was scrapped.

Citizen scientists help spot 1st ‘wolf-dog’ in Pune. Why it’s bad for Indian wolf population

Citizen scientists from The Grassland Trust collaborated with researchers from Bengaluru-based National Centre for Biological Sciences. Findings published in Ecology and Evolution journal.

79% Indians say stray dog attacks ‘common’ in their areas, give civic bodies a thumbs down: Survey

Percentage up from 61% last year, says LocalCircles. Moreover, 71% respondents want govt to make stray animal management effectiveness a criteria for Swachh Bharat rankings.

Morning walker mauled to death by stray dogs inside Aligarh Muslim University campus

Safdar Ali, a resident of a locality adjoining the AMU campus, was out on a morning walk in a garden at Sir Syed Museum when a pack of stray dogs attacked him, police said.

Dog feeders are ‘urban naxals’, says RWA after stray ‘beaten to death’ in Greater Noida society

Cops have booked unidentified RWA officials, security guards of upscale society after the stray dog was allegedly beaten to death. Another such case was reported from Noida Phase 2.

After fatal dog attack on Rajasthan infant, strays ‘tortured’ and left to die, say activists

Following infant’s mauling death at Sirohi hospital, videos emerge of purported municipal workers brutalising dogs with tongs, dragging them on streets. Activists are crying foul.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.