Animal Welfare & Cruelty
The Madras High Court has mandated the Tamil Nadu government to ensure that no cow or calf is slaughtered during the Bakrid festival or any other time across the state. This decision stemmed from a writ...
An albino buffalo in Bangladesh, known as "Donald Trump" due to its distinctive blonde tuft of hair, has been spared from sacrifice during Eid al-Adha. This decision was made following last-minute intervention from the government, highlighting...
BMC Cancels Bakrid Slaughter Permission in Two Mumbai Societies
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has revoked permission for goat slaughter in two residential complexes in Mumbai. This decision comes after significant protests from...
Maharashtra Minority Commission Chairman Praises CM Fadnavis’s Enforcement of Cow Slaughter Ban
The Chairman of the Maharashtra Minority Commission, Pyare Khan, has praised Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for his government's actions regarding cow protection. On May...
Rajasthan: Over 300 Dead Cows Discovered at Jaisalmer Dumping Site
The discovery of over 300 dead cows at a municipal garbage dumping site in Jaisalmer has caused significant public outcry. Located approximately 7 km...
Maharashtra Implements Zero-Tolerance Policy on Cow Smuggling Ahead of Bakri Eid
The Maharashtra government has declared a zero-tolerance policy towards illegal activities concerning cows as Bakri Eid approaches. Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has made it...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Ban on Cattle Slaughter During Eid
The Calcutta High Court has confirmed the ban on cattle slaughter in public spaces during the festival of Eid, emphasising that cow sacrifice is...
Supreme Court Reconsiders Stray Dog Relocation Order
The Supreme Court of India has recently decided to recall its earlier order regarding the relocation of stray dogs. This withdrawal came about as...
BJP Leader Maneka Gandhi Advocates for Animal Birth Control Centres Following Supreme Court Verdict
Maneka Gandhi, an animal rights advocate and leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has called for the establishment of well-functioning Animal Birth Control...
Supreme Court Set To Deliver Landmark Verdict On Stray Dog Management And Public Safety Today
The Supreme Court is poised to deliver its judgement in a landmark case concerning the management of stray dogs. The verdict, which will be...
Dehradun Zoo Steps Up Heatwave Protection Measures For Animals Amid Rising Temperatures
The Dehradun Zoo in Uttarakhand has increased its efforts to protect its animals from the severe heatwave impacting northern India, notably in Delhi and...
Canine Distemper Virus Poses Threat to India’s Tiger Population
India is currently witnessing the highest number of wild tigers in over fifty years, yet they are increasingly facing the threat of a disease...
Parvathy Thiruvothu Calls for Justice After Animal Rescuer’s Death
Actor Parvathy Thiruvothu has raised concerns about the tragic death of animal rescuer Sunitha Smitha, who was allegedly murdered while resisting an attempted sexual...
Raipur NGO Helps Birds Survive Rising Summer Temperatures
A local non-governmental organisation (NGO) in Raipur has launched a compassionate initiative to assist birds struggling amid rising summer temperatures. Badhte Kadam is distributing...