Assam Assembly sittings decline: PRS Research reveals Bill passing speed and Budget discussion trendsA research on the Assam Legislative Assembly from 2021-2026 revealed a decrease in annual sitting days to 20. The assembly passed a signifi...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
Quote of the day by Pythagoras: ‘As long as Man continues to be the ruthless destroyer of lower living beings, he will…’ – Greek philosopher on compassion, peace, and humanityOver 2,500 years ago, philosopher Pythagoras observed a profound link between how humans treat animals and their own capacity for peace and...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Quote of the day by Peter Singer: “The more we can reduce unnecessary suffering, the better the world becomes.” Learn the powerful life lesson from the modern thinker who believes ignoring human and animal suffering is morally wrong — and how to create a more compassionate and meaningful life through small human actionsQuote of the day by Peter Singer: ‘The question is not whether we can ignore suffering, but whether we choose to.’” Peter Singer’s philosop...
28 May, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Supreme Court allows euthanasia for rabid, incurably ill stray dogsThe Supreme Court has permitted euthanasia for rabid and dangerous stray dogs. This decision aims to protect human life from aggressive can...
19 May, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Punjab govt mulls restart of traditional bullock cart races in Ludhiana's Kila RaipurThe Punjab government is considering new rules to resume traditional bullock cart races at the Kila Raipur sports event in Ludhiana. The 20...
25 Mar, 2025, 08.21 PM IST
Case filed against Arunachal artist for killing a chicken, drinking its blood in a performanceArunachal Pradesh police filed a case against artist Kon Waii Son, who killed a chicken and drank its blood at a performance in Itanagar. T...
05 Nov, 2024, 08.25 PM IST
Pets not disposable commodities; fine for abandoning animals should rise from Rs 50Abandoning pets, especially dogs and cats, is a punishable offense under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960 in India. However, t...
29 Sep, 2023, 01.58 AM IST
When law bans cruelty, there can't be amending Act perpetuating cruelty: Jallikattu petitioners tell Supreme CourtArguing before a five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice K M Joseph, senior advocate Sidharth Luthra, appearing for some of the pet...
29 Nov, 2022, 07.45 PM IST
37 staffers of Aligarh meat export unit held for animal cruelty, Environment Quality Act violationThe arrests were made on Saturday evening following a surprise check of the unit located at Cherat in the Jawan area.
22 May, 2022, 11.10 AM IST
Allowing Kambala leaves black mark on India: PETAThe Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, was amended in its application to Karnataka by the bill which was tabled after the clamour ...
13 Feb, 2017, 05.47 PM IST
Bill passed to allow Kambala in KarnatakaKambala Committees and various Kannada outfits had recently held protests against the ban and demanded it be allowed.
13 Feb, 2017, 04.24 PM IST
- International rally for stricter laws against animal cruelty
An international rally will be organised in 70 cities across the world, including 50 in India, on Sunday to express solidarity against grow...
16 Sep, 2016, 06.58 PM IST
- Parliamentarians and celebrities join hands to demand stronger penalties for animal cruelty
Parliamentarians from different political parties and celebrities from the movie and music world joined hands with animal rights groups on ...
12 May, 2016, 06.02 PM IST
MPs, celebs launch `No More 50' campaign for stronger animal lawsSeveral Parliamentarians, celebrities on Thursday launched the `No More 50' campaign in order to press for stronger animal rights law; so t...
12 May, 2016, 05.32 PM IST
- Animal board disallows use of elephants in circuses
The investigation was conducted by a team including representatives from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India and and a...
16 Nov, 2013, 07.13 AM IST
- Ban animals in circuses: Peta
Citing its just-concluded inquiry revealing rampant abuse, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) has demanded a complete ban o...
05 Sep, 2013, 12.34 AM IST
- IPS officer booked for killing two stray dogs
An IPS officer has been booked under the Animal Cruelty Act for allegedly killing two stray dogs after snatching the Ak 47 rifle of his gun...
02 Apr, 2009, 03.34 PM IST