Amid rising stray dog bites, the Supreme Court has ordered the removal of all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR to shelters, banning their return to the streets. The order warns of strict action against obstruction. Globally, effective strategies include universal microchipping, large-scale CNVR/TNVR programs, rabies control, adoption pipelines, and abandonment enforcement.
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Google celebrated India's 79th Independence Day with a doodle showcasing the nation's artistic diversity and achievements. The artwork, created by Boomranng Studio, features regional art forms like Jaipur blue pottery and terracotta relief work. Tiles symbolize India's progress in space, cricket's unifying power, chess dominance, and the global recognition of Indian cinema, highlighting the country's rich cultural heritage.
Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, has appealed to national parties, including the BJP, to reinstate statehood for J&K, emphasizing it as a constitutional right, not a discretionary favor. He argues that downgrading a state to a Union Territory sets a dangerous precedent, urging a bill in Parliament's current session.
IndiGo Airlines has been held liable by the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in New Delhi for providing unhygienic and stained seats on a flight from Baku to Delhi. The commission found this to be a deficiency in service, violating consumer expectations. Consequently, the airline has been directed to pay a compensation of Rs 1.
Assam is gearing up for a special intensive revision of electoral rolls, directed by the CEO ahead of the Election Commission's schedule. This preparation includes ensuring all election officials are in place and identifying additional booth-level officers. The Chief Minister emphasizes the need to cleanse voter lists, referencing concerns about alleged illegal entries, particularly in border areas.
US President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on India for its Russian crude oil trade, claiming it cost Russia a major client. Trump's remarks came after his recent decision to implement a 50% tariff on India’s exports to the US, citing India's oil trade with Russia as the reason.
NCERT has formed an expert committee to review textbook content following concerns about a Class 8 social science textbook. The dispute arose from a map depicting parts of Rajasthan under the Maratha Empire, which was contested by historians. NCERT emphasizes that the review aligns with the National Education Policy 2020, ensuring academic integrity and transparency through evidence-based decisions.
India's Asiatic lion population has seen a remarkable increase, surging by 32.2% from 674 in 2020 to 891 in 2025. This growth, highlighted in the 16th Lion Population Estimation report, includes expansion into new satellite areas and corridor regions. The rise in adult females by nearly 27% significantly boosts the species' reproductive capacity, marking a major success in conservation efforts.
Under Gautam Gambhir, India have played 15 Test matches, winning five and losing eight, including an embarrassing series defeat at home to New Zealand, their first in 12 years. His red-ball tactics have raised eyebrows; his rigidity in prioritising batting depth over balance, and his decision to keep Kuldeep Yadav on the bench, cost India a golden chance to bury the Bazballers once and for all. India did manage to draw the series, thanks to a spirited performance by the extraordinary skills of... Expand
Amidst strained US-India relations due to trade disputes over Russian ties, PM Modi and President Putin reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening India-Russia relations. Modi expressed support for resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict through diplomacy and invited Putin to India for the annual summit.