In August 2025, the state of Haryana was gripped by grief and outrage after the sudden death of Manisha, a 19-year-old playschool teacher from Bhiwani’s Singhani village. Her story became a symbol of the demand for justice for women and a flashpoint for public anger towards law enforcement and governance in the region. The murder

India is facing a growing stray dog problem, with rapidly rising bite and rabies cases. Nationwide, official data show dog bite incidents have surged post-pandemic – from roughly 17 lakh (1.7 million) in 2021 to 37.17 lakh (3.7 million) in 2024 economictimes.indiatimes.com, ndtv.com (over 10,000 bites per day in 2024). By contrast, reported rabies deaths remain low (just 54 suspected