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Mint
4 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
Dog owner backs SC order to remove strays from Delhi-NCR, faces backlash: ‘Selective compassion'
The Supreme Court's directive to remove all stray dogs from the streets of Delhi and the National Capital Region, and permanently house them in shelters, has caused a split in opinion—mostly raising an outcry among dog lovers and animal rights activists, who have called the judgement "not a doable order." Several who have opposed the apex court's judgement have underlined the unavailability of government-run dog shelters in the NCR region where the canines could be kept. The order has stirred conversations on social media, with many commenting on X. A user who goes by the name Arun Prabhudesai, and who defines himself as a CEO of a video production house, backed the order, saying that he himself is a "dog parent" but wants the directive to be implemented in Maharashtra too. "Stray dogs in India aren't just an inconvenience; they're a menace," he said. The CEO drew comparisons with other nations where dogs are not "free-roaming hazards." "We've normalised dog-bite cases, rabies deaths, and aggressive packs chasing kids, cyclists, and delivery personnel. You don't see this in any other country. Go to Singapore, Japan, Europe, or the US, where dogs are pets and not free-roaming hazards. Don't get me wrong, I love dogs, but I also love seeing kids play in the park without fear, delivery agents ride without being chased, and pedestrians walk without dodging packs. This decision will anger many. But it might finally make Indian cities safer for humans and for the dogs themselves," Prabhudesai wrote. Another user believed that "dog lovers" are always from wealthy families, which many in the comment sections opposed. ' So-called dog lovers are almost always from the rich crowd. Their pampered kids never walk a single step on foot. It's the poor kids who get chased, bitten, and die from rabies. Funny—never met a dog lover earning less than ₹ 1 lakh a month,' she wrote. A third user, Mohit Chauhan, Cultural Envoy of Mongolia to India, voiced opposition to the order, saying, "Delhi's stray dogs are not a menace. They are part of an ecosystem. Their brutal removal is not a solution. Empathy is. Getting civic agencies to do their job properly is a solution, and supporting caregivers so that they can provide more is a solution. Lend your voice to the voiceless now." A fourth user suggested that dog lovers adopt one stray dog each to mitigate the problem. 'If every dog lover on social media adopts one stray dog and keeps it at home, there won't be any stray dogs.' Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court strongly criticised authorities while hearing petitions challenging its order. Another bench of the court questioned why authorities in several areas had started capturing the animals even before the earlier order was made public. The court also criticised the authorities for failing to implement established guidelines for animal control, which it said had contributed to the current situation.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
GFP seeks VC's removal over GU ranking drop
Panaji: Goa University's National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranking has been dropping solely because of vice chancellor Prof Harilal Menon's flawed policies, said the Goa Forward Party. GFP has taken umbrage over Menon's claim that Goans are less qualified than the other faculty and are thus to blame for the ranking drop. GFP general secretary Prashant Naik said that Menon is trying to dilute the university's domicile clause for faculty recruitment. GFP vice president Dilip Prabhudesai said that the vice chancellor has failed to improve campus placement, alumni activities, sports infrastructure, and learning processes. 'The rankings are dropping only because of the vice chancellor,' said Prabhudesai. 'The vice chancellor is set to retire in two years. But if he is granted an extension, he will bring Goa University to ruin. The chief minister must sack him and set the university back on the right path, ' he said. GFP ridiculed Menon's claim of 59% campus placements. 'Most of these are for teaching jobs in local colleges, not core industry placements. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 지금 모두가 공유하고, 스트리밍하고, 플레이하는 RPG 게임 레이드 섀도우 레전드 설치하기 Undo This is a cover-up in anticipation of further drops in university rankings,' said Prabhudesai. He further alleged that Goa University does not maintain any alumni records, which is a critical component of national assessments. 'The university's ranking depends on the quality of its curriculum, its implementation, and learning outcomes, none of which the university ensures,' Prabhudesai said. GFP alleges that Menon ordered staff to falsify documents for the upcoming NAAC assessment. 'The NAAC team must be informed that they are being shown falsified data,' he said. The party has also accused Menon of taking credit for programmes launched by the directorate of higher education.
News18
19-06-2025
- Automotive
- News18
This Man Saw Vietnam's Bike Taxi Boom And Now Everyone's Questioning Karnataka's Ban
Last Updated: The man visiting Vietnam contrasted the country's booming two-wheeler culture with the growing restrictions on bike taxis in India. As Karnataka enforces a statewide crackdown on bike taxis, a social media post by an Indian CEO has sparked discussion online. Arun Prabhudesai, founder and CEO of Armoks Media, shared his thoughts after arriving in Vietnam, where two-wheeler taxis are a popular and hassle-free mode of transport. In his post, he contrasted Vietnam's open approach with the restrictions faced by bike taxis in India. This reignited conversations around urban mobility and regulation. 'Just landed in Vietnam, checked into my hotel, and was immediately struck by the sheer number of two-wheelers on the road. Vietnam is known as the country of two-wheelers. You can easily explore the city using services like GrabBike," he wrote on X (formerly Twitter). 'Meanwhile, in India, bike taxi services like Rapido are being banned in one state after another. I'm genuinely curious, why is this happening? Aren't bike taxis a more affordable and accessible option for Indian consumers?" he added. Prabhudesai also shared a video of Vietnam's roads crowded with two-wheelers. His post triggered a flurry of reactions online. While some supported his view, many pointed out safety concerns and other issues that make bike taxis risky in India. Another added, 'Simple. In India, everything that benefits common people gets banned." 'I had similar observations during my trip to Vietnam on December 24. Upon checking the reason with my tour guide, he informed that the government has kept prices of cars extremely high so as to promote 2-wheeler and manage the traffic congestion," someone else shared. But others weren't as supportive. 'People at least follow lanes and rules and stuff in Vietnam. Nobody does that here, so bikes are risky, especially the way these bike taxis ride," a person pointed out. An individual wrote, 'Bike taxis in India are so unsafe. I'm not a pro-ban person, but regulations like speed limit etc., should be enforced. Once I asked the rider to slow a little. He was around 85 KMPH inside City traffic, and he started riding at 18-20 just to irritate me," one shared. 'Because they are literally a menace. The drivers are so interested in the next ride that they drive dangerously while answering the alerts, especially at the end of the ride. An auto or even a car is a little better, because the balance is automatic. Still bad though," read another comment. Bringing attention to India's infrastructure issues, a user noted, 'I don't see how Vietnam's bike taxi culture compares to Rapido or Uber Moto in India. Our roads aren't built for it, many drivers lack proper training, and it's simply too risky. People shouldn't risk their lives for convenience." Bike taxi services in Karnataka have been officially suspended as of June 16, 2025, following a High Court decision that declined to stay a government order. The directive requires aggregators to halt operations until new regulatory guidelines are established. In response, platforms like Rapido and Uber have removed the bike taxi option from their apps in the state. First Published:
