Harassment of women dog feeders to be dealt under criminal law: SC

IANS | January 9, 2026 7:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) the Supreme Court, continuing its hearing in the suo motu case on stray dog management in public spaces, on Friday made it clear that allegations of harassment, assault, or use of derogatory language against women feeding dogs constitute criminal offences, and such issues must be addressed under the penal law and not before the apex court in individual cases.

Reject China's attempts to alter ground reality in Shaksgam Valley: MEA

IANS | January 9, 2026 6:49 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Rejecting the Chinese infrastructure build-up in the Shaksgam Valley in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) through the so-called China-Pakistan Boundary Agreement of 1963, India on Friday reiterated that it reserves the right to take necessary measures to safeguard its interests in the region.