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Chhattisgarh Teachers Protest New Directive to Monitor Dangerous Wildlife on School Premises
Dec 11, 2025 02:34 am CST
Chhattisgarh's education department has issued a controversial order requiring government school teachers to monitor and prevent snakes, scorpions, and other dangerous animals from entering school premises. The directive, justified by a Supreme Court ruling, has sparked outrage among educators who argue it unreasonably expands their responsibilities beyond teaching duties and places them at personal risk, especially in rural and remote schools where wildlife encounters are common.
Mumbai Youth Congress Challenges Supreme Court Order on Stray Dog Removal: Legal and Ethical Concerns Raised
Nov 29, 2025 10:03 pm CST
The Mumbai Youth Congress has formally petitioned Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to stay the Supreme Court's November 7 order mandating removal of stray dogs from public institutions. Led by President Zeenat Shabrin, the organization argues the directive contradicts existing animal welfare laws, lacks infrastructure for proper implementation, and bypasses scientifically-proven humane approaches to stray dog management. The petition calls for a Constitution Bench rehearing to consider established welfare protocols and prevent potential suffering to animals.
Two-Year-Old Girl Suffers Serious Injuries in Stray Dog Attack in Maharashtra's Thane
Nov 08, 2025 11:27 pm CST
A two-year-old girl was severely injured in a stray dog attack in Thane, Maharashtra, captured on CCTV. Local officials face criticism for failing to control the increasing stray dog population despite numerous complaints, while the Supreme Court has ordered relocation of stray dogs from public areas due to rising bite incidents.
Maharashtra State Election Commission Requests Deferral of Electoral Roll Revision Until 2026
Oct 14, 2025 05:49 pm CST
The Maharashtra State Election Commission has formally requested the Election Commission to postpone its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls until January 2026, citing the Supreme Court-mandated local body elections that will occupy the same officials needed for both processes. With elections pending for 29 municipal corporations and hundreds of local bodies, officials argue that attempting both processes simultaneously would be impractical.
Supreme Court Orders Court-Monitored CBI Probe into TVK Rally Tragedy: Political Implications for Vijay and DMK in Tamil Nadu
Oct 14, 2025 03:04 am CST
The Supreme Court has ordered a court-monitored CBI investigation into the tragic incident at actor Vijay's TVK political rally that claimed 41 lives. This decision represents a significant development in Tamil Nadu politics, providing Vijay's party temporary relief from DMK's allegations while potentially reshaping political alliances ahead of the 2026 elections. The court's criticism of the Madras High Court's previous order adds a judicial dimension to this politically charged case that could influence the state's political landscape.