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TopicAnimal Cruelty

Topic: Animal Cruelty

Why animal lovers, activists are up in arms against draft livestock bill — ‘cruelty, spoil native gene pool’

Draft Live-stock and Live-stock products (Importation and Exportation) Bill, 2023 aimed at framing measures to regulate trade. #saynotolivestockbill2023 trends on Twitter.

After fatal dog attack on Rajasthan infant, strays ‘tortured’ and left to die, say activists

Following infant’s mauling death at Sirohi hospital, videos emerge of purported municipal workers brutalising dogs with tongs, dragging them on streets. Activists are crying foul.

A Bengaluru biker is riding everywhere with his 2 cats. Is it pet love or cruelty?

Videos showing Sanu going to-and-fro with his two cats on his bike have gathered a lot of criticism online. But it's a favourite sight in Bengaluru.

Delhi court orders police station to file FIR against cop for beating street dog last year

The order comes a year after advocate Gauri Puri first filed a complaint in the court when a video of the brutal assault was shared across social media.

Collapse of horse on busy US street renews calls for carriage ban in New York City

The horse named Ryder was filmed collapsing while pulling a carriage on a busy Manhattan road and his driver repeatedly striking him to get up.

You’d think animal cruelty would invite harsh punishment. Nope, just Rs 50 — blame PCA Act

In the UAE, individuals found guilty of abusing animals can be jailed for life and/or fined 1 million dirhams. In India, just Rs 50.

‘In Re: Bruno’ — Kerala HC pays tribute to dog beaten to death, renames case after him

A black Labrador named Bruno was beaten to death by three people in Thiruvananthapuram Monday. Kerala HC took suo motu cognisance of the matter Thursday.

Delhi YouTuber arrested for making pet dog fly using helium balloons

In a video posted on 22 May, 27-year-old Gaurav Sharma strapped helium balloons to his pet dog's back and floated him in the air till the second floor of a building

Before desi cow exam, Indians should study how to not kill dolphins and elephants for fun

The viral video of men killing a dolphin in UP shows such acts of bestiality are committed with no real motive, or just for fun — which makes it even scarier.

MPs across parties urge Modi govt to hike penalty for cruelty to animals from Rs 50

Existing law stipulates a penalty between Rs 10 and Rs 50 for any act of cruelty against animals, including beating, kicking, torturing, starving and mutilating the animal.

On Camera

Munir wants Pakistan military to be taken seriously. He was impressing Imran’s supporters

Operation Sindhoor came as a blessing for Asim Munir. He could claim to have “won a war” and get promoted to a field marshal’s post. But the narrative hasn’t held.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.