Assam High Court bans buffalo, bulbul fights after PETA's petitionThe Gauhati High Court banned buffalo and bulbul fights in Assam, upholding a PETA petition. The court deemed the fights cruel and illegal,...
18 Dec, 2024, 10.10 AM IST
Gauhati High Court blocks Assam SOP allowing buffalo, bulbul fightsThe Gauhati High Court overturned the Assam government's SOP, which permitted buffalo and bulbul bird fights during a specific time in Janu...
17 Dec, 2024, 09.21 PM IST
Elon Musk's Neuralink cited by FDA over animal lab issuesThe inspectors identified quality control lapses at the company's California animal research facility. A similar inspection at Neuralink's ...
29 Feb, 2024, 11.04 PM IST
Here is why Italy has banned lab-grown meatItaly has given the nod to a proposal banning lab-grown meat and synthetic food products, citing a commitment to preserving the nation's cu...
17 Nov, 2023, 08.55 PM IST
Regulator says found no animal welfare breaches at Elon Musk firm beyond 2019 incidentThe head of the US agency responsible for animal welfare has told lawmakers that it did not find any violations of animal research rules at...
19 Jul, 2023, 09.41 PM IST
At Musk's brain-chip startup, animal testing panel is rife with potential conflictsElon Musk's brain-implant venture has filled an animal-research oversight board with company insiders who may stand to benefit financially ...
04 May, 2023, 09.44 PM IST
Meat over matter: Is the chicken an animal, wonders Gujarat High CourtCivic bodies in the state - in particular the Surat Municipal Corporation - have shut several shops based on the High Court's directive, cl...
30 Mar, 2023, 04.45 PM IST
Probe of Elon Musk's Neuralink to scrutinize long-criticized US animal welfare regulatorUSDA's watchdog, the Office of the Inspector General, is investigating Neuralink, a medical device company that is developing brain implant...
19 Dec, 2022, 05.53 PM IST
Elon Musk's Neuralink faces federal probe, employee backlash over animal testsNeuralink Corp is developing a brain implant it hopes will help paralyzed people walk again and cure other neurological ailments. The feder...
06 Dec, 2022, 07.08 AM IST
'Tiger King' star Jeff Lowe accused of inhumane treatment, improper handling of endangered speciesThe complaint accuses the Lowes of violating the Endangered Species Act.
20 Nov, 2020, 12.55 PM IST
Centre nod to Jallikattu may be challenged in Supreme CourtThe Centre’s decision to allow Jallikattu (bullfighting) in Tamil Nadu is likely to be challenged in the Supreme Court next week.
09 Jan, 2016, 04.00 AM IST
Assam moves to prohibit animal fights during BihuChangsan directed the officials to deploy sufficient personnel at places where such fights are held, seize all birds and animals which are ...
14 Jan, 2015, 04.11 PM IST
- PETA takes up jumbo cause, seeks end to elephant ride at Amber
The sight of a chained jumbo under a tin roof or one parading up the steep slopes of Amber Fort is a painful thing for any animal lover.
11 Dec, 2014, 11.23 AM IST
Camels cannot be slaughtered for food: AWBIAgainst the background of ensuing Bakrid festival and arrival of camels to Tamil Nadu to be offered for Qurbani, the Animal Welfare Board o...
01 Oct, 2014, 05.27 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
- SC stays Jallikattu following violation of its earlier order
The Supreme Court on Friday banned Tamil Nadu’s bull-taming sport, Jallikattu, held every year as part of Pongal celebrations after express...
31 Jan, 2009, 06.01 AM IST