5 Adorable But Deadly Animals You Should Avoid
From cuddly-looking polar bears to playful raccoons, discover five adorable animals that are surprisingly dangerous. Learn why you should admire them from a safe distance only.
From cuddly-looking polar bears to playful raccoons, discover five adorable animals that are surprisingly dangerous. Learn why you should admire them from a safe distance only.
A Mumbai citizen collective presents a 4-part plan for stray dog management, advocating for vaccination & sterilization over mass shelters. Learn about the humane solution.
Shocking discovery in Dombivli as skeletal remains are found in an abandoned chawl house in Mhatre Nagar. Thane police have launched a detailed investigation into the mysterious find.
Punjab health department directs strict measures to secure schools, hospitals, and public spaces from stray dogs. Mandatory ARV stock and nodal officers appointed. Full details inside.
The Jupiter Marathon Thane 2026 saw a massive turnout of over 5000 participants, promoting cancer awareness and community health. Read about this inspiring sporting event.
The Ayushman Arogya Mandir in Satbarwa, Palamu, has no anti-rabies vaccines for 12 days. Dog bite victims are forced to travel 15-27 km for treatment. Authorities promise swift action.
Supreme Court notes unusually high number of petitions in stray dogs case, more than in human rights matters. Hearing scheduled for Wednesday. Details on the court's directives and the suo motu case.
Former AIIMS Head Dr. Chandrakant Pandav warns mass confinement of street dogs amplifies rabies risk. Science-backed vaccination & sterilisation is the proven path for public health safety.
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.
Delhi government plans to notify human rabies under the Epidemic Diseases Act to eliminate dog-mediated rabies deaths. The move mandates case reporting from all health facilities to boost surveillance and response.
Delhi government mandates reporting of human rabies cases to strengthen surveillance and ensure timely treatment, a key step towards eliminating dog-mediated rabies deaths in the capital.
Animal rights activists in Chennai held silent protests demanding a Supreme Court stay on the mass removal of stray dogs before the Jan 7 deadline. They advocate for scientific ABC-ARV programs.
Thane Police register an FIR against unidentified persons for submitting forged documents to secure bail in a drugs case. The alleged conspiracy occurred between Nov 23 and Dec 24 last year. Read the full investigation details.
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.
Delhi government mandates reporting of human rabies cases. This crucial public health step follows Supreme Court's focus on stray dog attacks and rabies deaths. Stay informed.
An FIR is registered after forged documents were submitted in a Thane court to secure bail in a drugs case. Police are investigating the serious legal breach.
Forest department increases vigilance after leopard sightings in Thane's Srinagar and Yeoor areas. Officials confirm no human harm, urge calm, and deploy camera traps. Stay informed.
Ahead of Thane civic polls, authorities seize narcotics and liquor worth Rs 2.75 crore to ensure free & fair elections. Read about the massive pre-poll crackdown.
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.
India's stray dog issue needs reason & compassion, not fear. The proven ABC Rules offer a scientific solution, as seen in the Netherlands. The Supreme Court's role is under scrutiny.
Animal welfare groups warn Supreme Court's stray dog removal order dilutes 2023 birth control rules, risking rabies control and human-dog conflict. Read their concerns.
A 44-year-old woman from Sandirya village in Ajmer died after not taking the anti-rabies vaccine following a stray dog bite last month. Health officials urge immediate vaccination.
National Medical Commission directs all medical colleges to maintain mandatory stock of ARV and RIG. This follows Supreme Court orders for timely treatment of dog-bite victims. Read the full story.
Panic in Sarganwa village after 400 villagers consumed meat from a goat bitten by a suspected rabid dog during a ritual. Health camp set up as officials reassure risk is low.
Panic erupts in Sarganwa village after a goat bitten by a suspected rabid dog is sacrificed and served to 400. Health camp set up as experts assess risk. Details inside.
Supreme Court stays its own order on Aravalli definition, DAC clears major defence procurements, and nations flag Indian rabies vaccine. Essential insights for UPSC aspirants on environment, defence, and health.
The Shiv Sena-BJP Mahayuti alliance finalizes its seat-sharing formula for Thane municipal elections, with Sena contesting 87 wards and BJP 40. Candidate names to be announced Tuesday. Read for details on the deal and post-announcement dissent.
A 12-year-old girl in Bengaluru died of rabies after a dog bite, despite vaccines. The case exposes the fatal gap in not administering mandatory Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG). Read the full investigation.
Over 250 residents in Bareilly's Pipraul village queue for anti-rabies vaccines amid fears of transmission through 'raita'. Health officials counsel villagers as experts clarify transmission risks.
US, UK, and Australia issue health alerts on fake Indian rabies vaccine Abhayrab. India's manufacturer rejects quality failure claims, stressing only one batch was counterfeit. Public health trust is at stake.