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  Bengaluru woman gets 50 stitches after being mauled by neighbour's dog; brutal attack caught on CCTV

  Karnataka | January 30, 2026 19:39 IST

  Following the incident, the woman’s husband filed a complaint at HSR Layout Police Station, accusing the dog owner of negligence. The police have registered a case and initiated an investigation.

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  Stray dogs case: SC says will impose heavy compensation on states for every dog bite death

  India | January 13, 2026 13:27 IST

  The Supreme Court rapped all state governments, saying they "failed miserably" to implement the ABC Rules.

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  Punjab: Aam Aadmi Clinics offer complete dog bite treatment with anti-rabies injections at no cost

  India | January 11, 2026 11:02 IST

  Aam Aadmi Clinics in Punjab provide free treatment for dog bite cases, including anti-rabies vaccines and all required injections. By offering these services at government-run clinics within neighbourhoods, the programme reduces out-of-pocket expenses and travel time.

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  Protect your pets, protect yourself: A pet owner’s guide to rabies awareness

  Health | September 27, 2025 19:16 IST

  It is important to understand that rabies is completely preventable if the right precautions are taken. From vaccinating pets, staying vigilant, and more, taking the right steps can protect you as well as your pet. Here’s a pet owner’s guide for rabies awareness.

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  First aid steps after a dog bite: What to do in the first 15 minutes

  Lifestyle | September 12, 2025 7:10 IST

  The first 15 minutes after a dog bite are crucial. Quick washing and disinfecting can help to reduce the chances of infection or rabies transmission. Read on to know what you should do in the first 15 minutes after a dog bite.

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  From politicians, animal activists to netizens, who said what on SC's revised order on stray dogs

  India | August 22, 2025 14:37 IST

  The fresh order states that, except for dogs suffering from rabies or exhibiting aggressive behavior, stray dogs may be released back into their original areas after vaccination. This came after a massive outrage by animal rights activists and dog lovers.

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  Elderly UK woman dies after dog lick leads to fatal infection | What did exactly happen?

  World | July 23, 2025 20:09 IST

  An 83-year-old woman in Norfolk, UK, died from sepsis after her granddaughter’s dog licked a wound on her leg. The woman, June Baxter, had sustained the injury at home on June 29 and was later diagnosed with a severe infection caused by a bacterium commonly found in the mouths of domestic animals.

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  Maharashtra: 3-day convention to be held in Thane housing societies concerning dog bites

  Maharashtra | December 26, 2024 16:58 IST

  Maharashtra: The "Maha Adiveshan" will not only focus on pet-related issues, but also address a range of other pressing matters faced by the housing societies.

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  World Rabies Day 2024: Know the date, theme, symptoms and preventive measures of this viral disease

  Health | September 28, 2024 11:12 IST

  Learn about the theme, symptoms, and prevention of rabies on World Rabies Day 202. This global health observance is observed annually on September 28 to raise awareness and eliminate the deadly viral disease.

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  Tamil Nadu: 4-year-old boy dies of suspected rabies in Ranipet district

  August 14, 2024 16:51 IST

  The boy was admitted to Chengalpattu Government Medical College Hospital ever since. However, he did not show any improvement during his stay in the hospital and passed away in the wee hours of Wednesday.

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  Muzaffarnagar: 12 people, including six minors injured in dog attack in Badh village

  Uttar Pradesh | August 04, 2024 9:13 IST

  The number of anti-rabies shots for dog bite cases during the year 2023 was 46,54,398 as reported by National Centre for Disease Control.

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  Visakhapatnam: 59-year-old man, his son die of suspected rabies following pet dog bite

  India | June 26, 2024 15:55 IST

  Visakhapatnam: After the dog’s death, Narsinga Rao and his son had taken anti-rabies vaccine but apparently, the delay led to both of them developing symptoms of rabies and ultimately led to their tragic death.

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  Tamil Nadu bans 23 'ferocious' dog breeds including Pitbull terrier, Tosa Inu

  May 09, 2024 20:43 IST

  Earlier in March, a directive from the Animal Husbandry Ministry instructed states and Union Territories to refrain from granting licenses or permissions for activities involving breeds like Pitbull Terrier, Tosa Inu, among others identified as potentially hazardous.

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  Govt bans sale of 23 ferocious dog breeds due to rising attacks: Check list

  India | March 14, 2024 0:12 IST

  The Centre's Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying has asked local bodies and state-level departments of animal husbandry not to issue any license or permit for the sale and breeding of banned dog breeds.

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  Bihar records 20 times increase in dog bite incidents: Economic Survey

  Bihar | February 25, 2024 22:38 IST

  Analysis of the data revealed that on average, 600 people become victims of dog bites in Bihar every day. The second most prevalent disease in the state, as per the report, was malaria. The state witnessed 45,532 cases of malaria in 2022-23, the report said.

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  Moldova's 'first dog' bites visiting Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen | WATCH

  World | November 19, 2023 11:54 IST

  Moldovan President Maia Sandu adopted Codruț, a former stray, in early 2023 after the dog was hit by a car. After the incident occured in the Presidential Palace in Chisinau, she explained that the dog became nervous with so many people around.

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  Delhi: Man provokes his dog to bite woman after she objects to defecating of pet, case registered

  Delhi | November 05, 2023 17:35 IST

  The woman was subjected to a dog attack after she objected to pet defecating in front of her house. The police registered a case after CCTV footage of the incident established the woman's charges.

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  Uttar Pradesh: 8-year-old girl mauled to death by stray dogs in Agra

  Uttar Pradesh | October 24, 2023 16:44 IST

  Agra dog attack: The officials of Bah community health centre said that the children was brought to hospital after 15 days of dog bite. She got infected with rabies and died soon after. Treatment at home proved fatal. In case of dog, cat and monkey bites, it's important to administer ARV right away.

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  6 immediate things to do in case of dog bite

  Lifestyle | October 23, 2023 15:35 IST

  Parag Desai, executive director of Gujarat Tea Processors and Packers Limited, died at a private hospital in Ahmedabad on Sunday evening at the age of 49. Gujarat Tea Processors and Packers Limited is most popular for its iconic tea brand – Wagh Bakri Tea.

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  Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation issues new pet dog policy: Here are details

  Uttar Pradesh | September 27, 2023 17:22 IST

  A rise in dog-biting incidents prompted the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation to revise its pet dog policy. The GMC officials said the civic body will penalise those who violate the guidelines.