The West Bengal government has introduced a standard operating protocol (SOP) for feeding street dogs, mandating designated areas in towns and cities, feeding times before 7 a.m. and after 7 p.m., and dietary guidelines. Caregivers must clean feeding sites and avoid crowded or children’s play areas. The SOP, developed after a Calcutta High Court observation, includes penalties for violations and harassment of caregivers. Permitted food includes rice, chapati, boiled potatoes, and meat leftovers. Disposable biodegradable materials are advised for feeding. The initiative aims to resolve disputes between animal lovers and citizens while ensuring safer and more organized street dog feeding practices.

India’s GDP growth has slowed to 5.4% in Q2 2024-25, down from 8.1% in the same quarter last year. Key factors include declines in manufacturing, mining, and utility services, with manufacturing growth dropping from 14.3% to 2.2%. The mining sector posted a negative growth of -0.1%, while construction growth also fell significantly. The agriculture sector, however, showed improvement, growing 3.5%, compared to 1.7% last year. The Real GVA slowed to 5.6%, down from 7.7% in Q2 2023-24, indicating a general slowdown in economic activities.

Three men en route to a wedding in Uttar Pradesh, India, died when their car veered off an unfinished bridge into a riverbed, allegedly following Google Maps directions. The bridge had collapsed earlier but lacked barricades or warnings. Authorities have filed a police complaint against four engineers and an unnamed Google Maps official for culpable homicide. This tragedy highlights India's poor road infrastructure and raises questions about navigation app liability. While Google Maps states users must exercise judgment, critics point to gaps in India’s data-sharing systems. Google confirmed its cooperation with the investigation as debates over accountability continue.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided the residence of businessman Raj Kundra, husband of actor Shilpa Shetty, in connection with a money laundering case tied to alleged pornographic content distribution. Searches spanned 15 locations in Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh. Kundra, arrested in 2021 for producing porn films distributed via apps like "Hotshots," faces allegations of routing revenue through his company, Viaan Industries, and UK-based Kenrin Ltd. The ED is investigating transactions worth crores. Kundra, who denies all charges, is also linked to a separate Bitcoin fraud case. Legal charges include violations under IPC, IT Act, and Indecent Representation of Women Act.

Gujarat Police arrested serial killer Rahul Singh Jat, 29, from Haryana, at Vapi railway station. Jat raped and murdered a 19-year-old girl in Valsad and is linked to 4 train murders across Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Telangana. Known for looting and killing passengers, he targeted isolated individuals and coaches for differently-abled passengers. Arrested after an extensive probe involving 2,000 CCTV footage reviews, Jat confessed to five murders within a month. Valsad SP Karanraj Vaghela highlighted Jat’s criminal history, including over 12 cases in Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. The investigation continues.

Three men were killed when their car drove off a 30ft-high edge of an unfinished bridge in Uttar Pradesh, India. Kaushal Kumai, Vivek Kumar, and Amit Kumar were traveling from Gurugram to Bareilly after attending a wedding when they followed an outdated Google Maps route. The bridge, linking Faridpur and Dataganj over the Ramganga River, had collapsed in 2022, yet no warnings were in place. Their bodies were found the next morning. Local authorities face criticism for neglecting to close off the bridge. Investigations are ongoing, with four engineers questioned over the incident.

An Enforcement Directorate (ED) team was attacked during a raid in Delhi's Bijwasan area on Thursday, targeting a cyber fraud-linked money laundering case. Furniture was thrown at officials, injuring an Additional Director. The incident occurred at a farmhouse, with the attackers fleeing the scene. Visuals from the site showed broken furniture. The ED's High-Intensity Unit was investigating funds laundered from phishing scams, QR code frauds, and part-time job scams across India. An FIR has been registered in connection with the case. The ED has termed the operation part of efforts to dismantle a nationwide cybercrime network.

Mumbai’s Powai Police arrested Aditya Pandit (27) for allegedly abetting the suicide of Air India pilot Srishti Tuli (25), found dead in her Marol flat on Monday. Tuli’s family accused Pandit of harassment, public humiliation, and forcing her to quit eating non-vegetarian food. The couple met during her training in Delhi and later lived together in Mumbai. The police revealed frequent arguments, with Pandit taunting her and withdrawing money from her bank account. Tuli called Pandit before her death, hinting at suicide. Arrested under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Pandit is in custody for four days.

Srishti Tuli, a 25-year-old Air India pilot, was found dead in her Mumbai apartment on November 25, 2024. Her boyfriend, Aditya Pandit, 27, was arrested for allegedly abetting her suicide after a public dispute. Tuli's family claims that Pandit harassed her and controlled her actions, including forbidding her from eating non-vegetarian food. Police investigations revealed that Pandit returned to the apartment after Tuli allegedly threatened self-harm, but found her unresponsive. Her family suspects foul play, citing financial and emotional abuse. Pandit has been remanded to police custody while further investigations continue.

A deadly explosion in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, killed four women and injured five others on November 26, 2024. The blast, which occurred around midnight in Rathore Colony, caused the collapse of three houses. Vasudev Rathore, whose daughter-in-law was among the deceased, suspects the blast was caused by gunpowder, as LPG cylinders were found intact. The cause of the explosion is still unclear, and a forensic team is investigating whether it was due to gunpowder or a gas cylinder. The injured have been transferred to Gwalior for treatment, said local authorities.