The Uttar Pradesh government has issued a strict order on stray dogs. If a dog bites a human without provocation, it will be kept at an animal centre for 10 days. The dog will also be sterilised and microchipped before release. If the same dog bites a person again without provocation, it will remain in the centre for life. Officials said a three-member committee will decide whether an attack was unprovoked. The order allows adoption, but the owner must give an affidavit not to release the dog on the streets. Legal action will follow if rules are broken. (PC: NDTV)

A wildlife survey in Arunachal Pradesh has captured the first photo of the rare Pallas’s cat in the state. The survey, conducted by WWF-India with the forest department, used 136 camera traps in 83 locations across 2,000 sq km in West Kameng and Tawang districts. Researchers also recorded snow leopard, clouded leopard, marbled cat, and common leopard at record high elevations. Experts said the sighting at nearly 5,000 metres highlights the rich biodiversity of the eastern Himalayas. Officials stressed that the discovery shows the need for more scientific research and stronger conservation efforts to protect fragile mountain wildlife. (PC: X)

A Delhi court sent 38-year-old Gaganpreet Kaur, accused in the BMW crash that killed Finance Ministry official Navjot Singh, to two days of judicial custody. Singh, Deputy Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs, died after his motorcycle was hit near Dhaula Kuan while returning from Bangla Sahib Gurdwara with his wife, who was seriously injured. Police are probing why the victims were taken to a hospital 19 km away, reportedly linked to the accused’s family. Investigators are also checking possible tampering with her medical records. Kaur faces charges of culpable homicide, rash driving, and endangering lives under BNS. (PC: X)

Adani Enterprises has won the contract to build a 12.9 km ropeway connecting Sonprayag to Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand. The ₹4,081 crore project will cut travel time from a 9-hour uphill trek to just 36 minutes. Once ready, it can carry 1,800 passengers per hour in each direction, serving lakhs of pilgrims every year. The ropeway will use advanced Tri-cable Gondola technology and is part of the National Ropeways Development Programme. The project will take six years to complete and will be operated by Adani for 29 years. It is expected to boost tourism and jobs in the region. (PC: NDTV)

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake shook Assam on Sunday evening. The epicenter was near Odalguri, between Guwahati and Tezpur, at a depth of 5 km. Tremors were felt across Assam, North Bengal, Kolkata, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan. In Nagaon district, a private hospital captured a heart-touching scene. During the quake, when lights flickered and people ran in fear, two nurses stayed back in the nursery. They rushed to newborn babies, placing protective hands over them. Their brave act ensured the babies felt safe. The emotional video went viral on social media, drawing praise and tears from many. 

Kolkata is shining at night thanks to the Kolkata Restorers, a citizens’ group led by Mudar Patherya. In just 21 months, they have illuminated 92 heritage buildings, temples, churches, and markets across the city. The project began with lighting a single dome but soon expanded to landmarks like Raj Bhavan, the Geological Survey of India, and Hogg Market. Lighting experts use layered LEDs to highlight details, while restorers repair damaged structures. Even century-old tower clocks are being fixed by fourth-generation clock repairer Swapan Dutta. Patherya now aims to light 200 buildings, making Kolkata glow like Paris at night. (PC: BBC)

Kalpana, wife of slain Maoist commander Kishenji, surrendered before Telangana Police on Saturday. She was known by names Padmavati, Sujata, and Kalpana. Police had been searching for her since 1982, with a reward of ₹1 crore on her head. She was a CPI (Maoist) central committee member and South Regional Secretary. Kalpana was born in a poor farmer’s family in Jogulamba Gadwal district. Kishenji was killed in West Bengal in 2011. Police said her surrender is a “moral victory.” Telangana DGP urged other Maoist leaders to lay down arms and join development. Over 400 Maoists surrendered this year. (PC: Anandabazar)

A 33-year-old IT professional was attacked with a billhook outside his fiancée’s office in Vimannagar, Pune, around 3 am on Thursday. Police said two men assaulted him, mistaking him for another employee after being told by a cab driver to target someone suspected of a love affair. The victim suffered a fractured arm and head injuries but is now out of danger. The attackers, identified as Balaji Shivaji Munde and Siddharth Ishwar Daliya, both 19, were arrested within six hours. Police seized their two-wheeler and confirmed Munde has a criminal record. Locals have demanded stronger security and patrolling. (PC: TOI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Manipur’s Churachandpur today, his first trip since ethnic violence erupted in 2023. He met displaced families in relief camps and received a bouquet and painting from children. Modi wore a traditional hat gifted by locals. He laid the foundation of projects worth ₹7,300 crore, including roads, highways, and hostels for women. He said, “Peace is a must for development,” and announced 7,000 new homes for victims. He also highlighted ₹3,700 crore spent on highways and upcoming rail links to Imphal. The state has seen over 260 deaths and nearly 50,000 displaced since 2023. (PC: NDTV)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Manipur on Saturday, his first trip since the 2023 ethnic violence that killed over 200 people. Speaking in Churachandpur, he urged all groups to give up violence and work for peace, saying, “I am with you.” Modi announced a ₹3,000 crore package, including ₹500 crore for displaced families and 7,000 new houses. He laid the foundation for projects worth ₹7,000 crore, covering roads, railways, airports, and IT development. Modi said the Jiribam–Imphal railway and Imphal airport will boost connectivity. He promised support for tribal development, women’s empowerment, and rebuilding Manipur’s future. (PC: India Today)