India gears up for its first paperless, fully digital census in 2026. This tech-driven initiative promises faster data collection and real-time insights, marking a historic shift in national population counting.
The Union Home Ministry has set the schedule for the first digital Census of India 2027, starting with housing listing from April 1. Read key details on self-enumeration, timeline, and budget.
Haryana government freezes administrative boundaries in Mahendragarh district to ensure accurate Census 2021 data. No changes to villages or municipal areas permitted.
Punjab's directive for teachers to conduct a dog census sparks outrage. Critics slam the move as illogical, questioning priorities and teacher workload. Read more.
Delhi faces a dual threat from stray dogs: over 5,000 bites in 2024 and a sharp rise in road accidents. Experts call for urgent, humane population control measures. Read the full report.
The Jamshedpur Kennel Club's annual Championship Dog Show returns from Jan 9-11 at JRD Tata Sports Complex. See 326 dogs, exotic breeds, and special competitions. Don't miss this premier canine event!
India's 16th Census house-listing starts April 1, 2026. For the first time, households can self-enumerate online. Get all details on the digital-first approach and new questions.
The Ministry of Home Affairs announces the houselisting phase for Census 2027 will run April-September 2026, with a new self-enumeration option. Get all details here.
India's Census 2027 begins with houselisting from April 1 to September 30, 2026. For the first time, citizens can self-enumerate online. Discover key dates and what this digital census means for you.
Chhattisgarh initiates formal preparations for India's first fully digital Census 2027. Key dates, digital self-enumeration, and state-wide coordination plans revealed. Read for details.
The Supreme Court warns of fatalities from stray animals on roads, demands strict enforcement of rules. Hearing on CSVR model continues. Read the latest updates.
Supreme Court resumes suo motu hearing on stray dogs, highlights poor state compliance, massive 5.25 crore population, and ₹62 crore daily feeding cost. Key updates inside.
Maharashtra govt mandates all tourist facilities to be stray dog-free, following Supreme Court concerns. New SOPs to be enforced statewide. Read the full directive.
Haryana's Education Department directs all government schools to submit detailed staff information by July 31, 2024, for the upcoming 2027 census. Get the full story on the state's preparatory measures.
Gujarat High Court advocates demand immediate removal of stray dogs from Sola campus after multiple bite incidents, including one requiring stitches. Read the full story.
Supreme Court flags excessive applications in stray dogs case, noting it surpasses human case filings. Key hearing on relocation and sterilisation directives scheduled for Wednesday. Read the latest.
Gujarat High Court lawyers demand immediate removal of stray dogs after multiple attacks, including a severe bite requiring stitches. Read about the escalating safety crisis on court premises.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary SP Goyal announces a freeze on all administrative units from 2026-2027 to facilitate the 2027 Census. Over 6 lakh personnel to be deployed for digital data collection.
A suspected rabid stray dog bit 33 people in Pune's Chakan, causing panic. Victims received anti-rabies vaccines. Officials launch stray dog monitoring drive.
Mangaluru City Corporation finalises designated dog feeding zones, plans new ABC centres and shelters. 150 feeders collaborate with officials to manage stray population of over 53,000 dogs.
An Indian stray dog named Aloka joins Buddhist monks on an epic 2,300-mile peace walk from Texas to Washington DC, inspiring global unity. Follow his incredible journey.
Aloka, a rescued Indian stray dog, embarks on a 2300-mile peace walk with her human. Discover their inspiring journey promoting compassion and unity across the country.
Thiruvananthapuram Corporation fast-tracks one of Kerala's largest stray dog shelter-cum-hospitals at Vandithadam. New project aims for humane management, public safety. Read details.
Around 300 animal activists demonstrated in Jaipur's Albert Hall, part of a pan-India protest against the Supreme Court's directive on relocating stray dogs. They warn of increased cruelty and ecological disruption.
Five individuals, including a woman, were bitten by stray dogs in Neral village, Navi Mumbai. Authorities are investigating the alarming surge in dog attacks. Read for details and safety measures.
A 2-year-old boy was brutally attacked by 7-8 stray dogs in Belagavi. The incident has sparked public outrage over the city's growing stray dog menace and civic inaction.
Alka, a 14-year-old Labrador explosive detection dog who served Coimbatore police for nine years, passed away. He was buried with full police honours. Read his story of service.
Ludhiana's dog bite cases reached a six-year high of 13,728 in 2025, with Khanna seeing a 29% surge. Doctors stockpile vaccines as residents demand municipal action on the stray dog menace.
Haryana government halts changes to administrative units for the state's first digital census, ensuring accurate data collection. Learn about the key directives and their impact.
The Aam Aadmi Party claims the Delhi government is filing FIRs against its workers for implementing a stray dog feeding order. Read about the political clash and the directive's details.