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Stray Dogs Missing in Delhi After G20, Community Efforts Underway to Locate Them.

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7 months ago

September 20, 2023

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In the wake of the G20 Summit, a puzzling situation has arisen in Delhi. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) recently declared that they had released all the stray dogs they had captured before the event. However, this move has left many dog feeders, animal enthusiasts, and animal welfare organizations scratching their heads, as they’ve noticed that several dogs are nowhere to be found, prompting grassroots efforts to reunite these dogs with their rightful territories.

According to these concerned groups, the MCD’s approach was quite unconventional. They claim that without any clear records of where these animals originally roamed, the MCD released them at random locations on September 11, causing a state of confusion for both the dogs and their caregivers.

One passionate activist, Gunjan Uppal, stumbled upon an elderly and frail dog named Granny at an Animal Birth Control (ABC) facility in Masoodpur. Gunjan, who had been closely monitoring the ABC units due to concerns about their treatment of animals, shared her discovery, saying, “Some of these dogs had tags, but many were without any identification.” It took her a painstaking four days to locate Granny.

Shashank Malhotra, who has been dedicatedly feeding dogs near the airport terminals since 2019, is on a quest to find nine out of the eighteen missing dogs. He also raised concerns about the lack of proper tagging for these dogs. “Fifteen to sixteen new dogs have mysteriously appeared at the cargo terminal,” Shashank explained, highlighting the bewildering nature of the situation. Dog feeders like Shashank are now coming together through social media channels to collaborate in their search for the missing dogs.

Manni Singh, a dedicated dog rescuer, has also turned to social media to aid in her quest to find the missing dogs. She’s even taken her efforts offline, distributing pamphlets to local chaiwalas with the promise of a ?5,000 reward for any information leading to their recovery.

Divya Puri, a devoted member of the Karanpuri Foundation, an animal welfare group, has been keeping a watchful eye on the situation. She noted, “In total, there are 31 dogs missing from Pragati Maidan and the Airport terminals.” She has gone the extra mile by sharing this list with the MCD caretakers in hopes of a resolution.

Despite the mounting concerns and community efforts, MCD officials remain steadfast in their assertion that all the dogs were released in the same areas they were captured from and that proper tagging was carried out. The mystery of the missing dogs in Delhi continues, leaving those who care deeply about these animals determined to bring them back to their rightful homes.

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Leopard Enters Home in North Delhi’s Wazirabad, Injures Three.

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4 weeks ago

April 1, 2024

Delhi Wire

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A startling incident unfolded in North Delhi’s Wazirabad as a leopard ventured into a house, leaving three individuals injured, officials reported.

The victims, identified as Mahender, Akash, and Rampal, encountered the unexpected visitor. Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Manoj Meena revealed that upon receiving a distress call, the police team swiftly mobilized to Jagatpur village at Wazirabad, responding to the incident near Adarsh Nagar around 6.14 am. Forest officials were also alerted, and a collaborative effort ensued.

A team comprising seven officials from the forest department, fire department, and local police successfully contained the leopard in a room. Subsequently, the elusive feline was safely captured around 11.45 am, averting further harm.

Interestingly, this was not the first instance of a leopard’s incursion into the Jagatpur area, located adjacent to the Wazirabad Biodiversity Park. In 2016, a similar event occurred when an adult leopard strayed into the village. Following numerous sightings reported by residents, forest department officials managed to capture the wild cat and relocate it to the Rajaji National Park in Uttarakhand.

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New Delhi Breaks into Top 10 Cities Worldwide for Billionaires.

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4 weeks ago

April 1, 2024

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New Delhi has joined the elite club of the world’s top 10 cities with the most billionaires, making its debut at ninth place, with a total of 57 billionaires, as per the latest Hurun Rich List 2024. This marks a significant jump for the national capital, with an increase of 18 billionaires compared to the previous year.

Taking a closer look at the top 10 cities with the highest number of billionaires globally, New York leads the pack with 119 billionaires, followed by London with 97, and Mumbai with 92. Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Moscow, and San Francisco also feature prominently on the list.

Mumbai, known as India’s financial powerhouse, has emerged as the fastest-growing billionaire city worldwide, further cementing its status as Asia’s billionaire capital. India, as a whole, welcomed 94 new billionaires, the second-highest after the United States. The country now boasts a total of 271 billionaires.

The surge in wealth among Indian billionaires can be largely attributed to key industries such as pharmaceuticals, automobiles, auto components, and chemicals. Collectively, Indian billionaires hold a staggering $1 trillion in wealth, accounting for 7% of the world’s total billionaire wealth. The average age of Indian billionaires is 67, with 19 of them being women.

Among the standout figures contributing to India’s billionaire club, Gautam Adani and his family have seen a significant increase in wealth, thanks to the success of their energy conglomerate, the Adani Group. Mukesh Ambani and his family have retained their position as India’s richest, with Mukesh Ambani being the only Indian to feature in the world’s top 10 richest individuals.

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New ATM Fraud in Delhi, Fraudsters Leave Their Number Written, Thousands Cheated.

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4 weeks ago

April 1, 2024

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There’s a new sneaky trick scammers are using at ATMs, and it’s pretty clever (but not in a good way). So, this lady in Delhi, Apoorva, went to withdraw some cash from an ATM in Mayur Vihar. She pops in her card, and bam, it gets stuck! Classic move, right?

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. A guy hanging around offers to help and points her to a number written on the machine. She calls it, thinking it’s the bank’s helpline. But surprise, surprise, it’s not! The person on the other end pretends to be a bank agent and tells her to follow some steps to get her card out.

Long story short, she follows the instructions, and the machine goes “Out Of Service.” Meanwhile, the scammer asks for her phone number and convinces her to leave the card in the machine. After a while, she gets a message saying Rs. 21,000 has been debited from her account. Ouch!

Here’s the deal: scammers are using a liquid to make your card stick in the machine. Then, they’ve already written down a fake helpline number for you to call. When you call, they pretend to help but actually scam you. Sneaky, right?

So, if this ever happens to you, don’t fall for it! Dial 100 and get help from the police ASAP. Stay safe out there!