SC allows euthanasia for rabid, incurably ill stray dogs; Fuel prices hiked again; and more

The Supreme Court has issued a verdict permitting the euthanasia of rabid and dangerous stray dogs in specific legal cases, prioritising public safety amid rising rabies deaths. Simultaneously, fuel prices have surged for the second time in one week, with petrol and diesel increasing by ninety paise per litre. This hike, totalling nearly four rupees in five days, is attributed to the West Asia conflict and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. In Bhopal, the investigation into Twisha’s death has intensified as her family petitions for a second postmortem, alleging premeditated murder involving dowry demands. Furthermore, the NEET UG paper leak scandal continues to impact twenty-three lakh students. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chaired a high-level review meeting to address security protocols for the upcoming re-examination while a CBI probe remains active. India Today has accessed the leaked question paper, highlighting gaps in the examination process that have sparked a nationwide investigation into the integrity of the testing system.