Delhi stray dogs issue: Do not ascribe to ‘virtue signalling’ over animal care, says SC; read full order | India News

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has uploaded the full order in suo motu case on the stray dog issue, in which a two-judge bench on Monday, August 11, directed that stray dogs in Delhi-NCR be relocated to shelters.In the judgment, uploaded on the apex court’s website on Wednesday, the Court has included directions to ensure…

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Parl panel flags concrete highway failures; calls out design flaws, weak oversight, and rampant subcontracting | India News

Prayagraj, Aug 03 (ANI): A road caves in following heavy rainfall, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. NEW DELHI: The road transport and highways ministry has admitted design failures, weak quality assurance and over-reliance on highway builders as some of the factors for certain newly built highway stretches with concrete pavement collapsing in rain-prone and low-lying areas,…

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When Rahul Gandhi targets pillars of Indian democracy, sweets are distributed in Pak: MP CM | India News

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav INDORE: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday accused opposition leader Rahul Gandhi of doing politics against national interests, saying when he makes comments against the pillars of democracy, sweets are distributed in Pakistan.He said armed forces showed great valour and courage against terrorists during Operation Sindoor, carried…

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‘Strategic mistake’: Former diplomat Vikas Swarup warns US against ties with Pakistan; links Trump’s tariffs on India to Brics, Operation Sindoor | India News

Former diplomat Vikas Swarup NEW DELHI: Former diplomat Vikas Swarup on Wednesday cautioned that the United States is making a “strategic mistake” by deepening ties with Pakistan, a country closely aligned with China, which he called a strategic competitor of the US. He also spoke on rising trade tensions, saying Washington’s recent tariffs on Indian…

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Women’s leadership training: Kejriwal, Mann urge Punjab women to join politics; highlight AAP’s welfare initiatives | India News

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday addressed the party’s “Women’s Wing Leadership Training Program,” urging women to actively participate in politics and social initiatives.Along with Chief Minister Mann, the…

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‘Vote chor commission’: Youth Congress protests against EC; puts up banners outside poll panel’s office | India News

Banners outside EC office NEW DELHI: Taking forward Rahul Gandhi’s “vote chori” charge against the Election Commission (EC), the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) on Wednesday put up banners reading “vote chor commission” outside the poll body’s office in Delhi, stepping up its protest against the EC and the BJP over alleged vote theft. According to…

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Savarkar defamation case: Rahul Gandhi disowns ‘threat to life’ plea; Congress says lawyer ‘acted without consent’ | India News

NEW DELHI: Congress on Wednesday said that Rahul Gandhi‘s advocate filed a statement citing a “threat to his life” without consulting the leader or obtaining his consent.In a social media post on X, Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said that Rahul “strongly disagrees” with the statement and that his lawyer will withdraw the application on Thursday.“Rahul…

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SC stray order: Study finds most human–street dog encounters in India peaceful; aggression seen in only 2% | India News

NEW DELHI: After the Supreme Court’s order directing the removal of all stray dogs from Delhi-NCR streets and their placement in shelter homes sparked debate, a new research suggests that most human–street dog interactions in India are peaceful.According to PTI, a University of Edinburgh study on street dogs and public health, led by Professor Krithika…

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