Karnataka MLC SL Bhojegowda admitted to killing 2,500 dogs during his time as Chikkamagaluru municipal chief, sparking controversy during a council discussion on the state's stray dog problem. With 2.4 lakh dog bite cases and 19 rabies deaths reported this year, the debate highlighted the limitations of current sterilization and vaccination efforts.
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Northern Pakistan is reeling from devastating flash floods triggered by intense monsoon rains, resulting in at least 344 fatalities in just 48 hours. The Buner district is the hardest hit, with rescue operations severely hampered by washed-out roads and ongoing heavy rainfall. With more rain expected, officials fear the situation will worsen in the climate-vulnerable nation.
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Canada's Conservative Party is pressing Prime Minister Mark Carney to classify the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist entity following a surge in violent incidents and extortion attempts impacting South Asian communities in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. Allegedly linked to organized crime, the gang has claimed responsibility for shootings, including attacks on Kapil Sharma's café.