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Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi in Delhi

For the first time since assuming charge as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Sansad Bhavan in New Delhi.

Aug 3, 2023

African Grey Parrots seized from Tarzan Circus in Bengal

In a late night raid on Friday, the police recovered three African Grey Parrots from the possession of the authorities of Tarzan Circus in West Bengal's Birbhum district.

May 20, 2023

SC upholds Tamil Nadu law allowing 'Jallikattu', says: "Can't interfere in events of cultural heritage"

The Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed the Tamil Nadu law allowing bull-taming sport 'jallikattu' and similar laws, framed by the Maharashtra and Karnataka governments to allow sports involving animals, have also been upheld by the apex court.

May 18, 2023

Woman, awaiting cat bite injection, bitten by stray dog inside Kerala hospital

150 dog bite cases in Bihar's Muzaffarpur in just one day, long queues seen at hospitals

Panic grips Bihar's Muzaffarpur district after 150 cases of dog bites were reported in just one day

Mar 14, 2023

No end to stray dogs menace? Infant sleeping next to mother in hospital killed by stray dogs

In a shocking incident, stray dogs mauled an infant to death at a government hospital in Rajasthan's Sirohi district after taking him away from his sleeping mother, showcasing the increasing menace of stray dogs in the country

Mar 1, 2023

In a first, Kerala temple inducts mechanical elephant for ritual duties

Following up on its pledge to never keep or hire live elephants or any other animals, the Irinjadappilly Sree Krishna Temple in Kerala's Thrissur district has become the first in the country to use a mechanical, lifelike elephant for temple rituals.

Feb 26, 2023

Puducherry temple elephant 'Lakshmi' collapses on road, dies

A 32-year-old female elephant of Sri Manakula Vinagayar temple collapsed on the road and died on Wednesday. Two mahouts were accompanying the elephant when it went out in the morning.

Nov 30, 2022

Paul McCartney pens letter requesting help for abused Indian elephant

PEOPLE shared that the avid vegetarian, 80, has written a letter pleading for the release of Jeymalyatha, who he says has "suffered more than enough" and deserves to spend the rest of her life being cared for at a sanctuary, reports aceshowbiz.com.

Sep 15, 2022

Anthrax scare in Kerala after detection in dead wild pigs at Athirapally

Following the detection of anthrax in wild pigs, which were found dead in Athirapally in Kerala's Trissur district, the authorities have decided to ensure that all proper protocols are observed in the area.

Jun 30, 2022

BJP suffers embarrasment in K'taka; minister rakes up separate state demand [details]

In a major embarrasment to the BJP government in Karnataka, the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Umesh Katti's recent statements demanding a separate state for north Karnataka has reignited the debate over regional divide in the southern state.

Jun 28, 2022

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Caging Birds? Beware, hefty fine, jail on cards

The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India has teamed up with the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) to erect billboards in Chandni Chowk area of Old Delhi warning against buying and selling protected birds as it can result in a fine and even jail term, it was announced on Thursday.

Jun 16, 2022

Himachal prohibits confining mother pigs; PETA India hails decision [details]

Acting on the appeal of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, the Himachal Pradesh government has prohibited the manufacture, sale, and use of gestation and farrowing crates for pig farming in the state.

May 25, 2022

John Abraham joins animal lovers, asks e-ticketing platform's CEO to stop circus ticket sales

Bollywood actor John Abraham recently sent an urgent letter to a popular e-ticketing platform's CEO to draw the latter's attention towards ending of ticket sales to circuses that rely on animal cruelty and enact a policy to promote only animal-free entertainment.

May 14, 2022

Alia Bhatt named PETA's 2021 Person of the Year for advocating nature-friendly products

Actress Alia Bhatt, who had invested in Phool which makes vegan leather out of discarded temple flowers, is also known for advocating nature-friendly and vegan products.

Dec 28, 2021

PETA campaign against use of horses in weddings.

PETA pitches for horse-free weddings, highlights cruel practice of spiked bits to control horses

Almost a month ahead of the wedding season, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India has started alerting the public to the cruel practice of using painful spiked bits to control horses at weddings and urging couples to forgo making the animals suffer during their special day.

Sep 2, 2021

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