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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicAnimal Cruelty

Topic: Animal Cruelty

Pregnant elephant hadn’t eaten for 2 weeks due to major oral wound, says post-mortem report

Preliminary report stated that drowning followed by inhalation of water and then lung failure was the immediate cause of death of the wild elephant in Kerala.

RWAs threaten animal lovers inside societies. This isn’t resident welfare: Maneka Gandhi

RWAs have run vicious campaigns on Facebook, threatening to beat feeders and ordered guards to beat animals inside the compounds, all in the name of lockdown.

Modi govt to hike penalty for cruelty to animals by 120 times

The fine is set to rise to up to Rs 6,000, from the meagre Rs 50 under current laws.

Centre proposes ban on performance of animals in circuses

The environment ministry has invited comments from various stakeholders on the issue within 30 days.

Modi govt notifies pet shop rules to regulate housing and caring of animals 

The new rules regulate and monitor pet shops, and makes it mandatory for the owners to get a registration certificate.

Kerala firm accused of skirting ban to kill endangered sharks

Finning is the cruel practice of fishermen slicing off shark fins while they are alive and dumping them back into the water.

Jallikattu continues to be a bloody affair — for humans and bulls

Five people lost their lives this year while cruelty to the animals continued unabated, despite the Animal Welfare Board’s guidelines and monitoring teams.

Animal welfare team to oversee Jallikattu told ‘a little bit of cruelty is alright’

The traditional Tamil sport takes place this weekend, and the convener of the team responsible to ensure this has called for a ‘balanced approach’ to cruelty.

Centre backs down on cattle trade rules but there is still no clear solution

The cattle trade notification has been engulfed in an embarrassing controversy of flip-flops, hurried announcements and now a rush to find facile solutions. SANYA DHINGRA, APURVA VISHWANATH & ANUBHUTI VISHNOI

Law Commission report: Four former HC judges voiced deep anguish over treatment of poultry birds

Acting in their individual capacities, the four retired judges wrote to Law Commission chairman highlighting miserable conditions in which poultry birds are kept and urged framing of rules to push cage-free methods of poultry farming. SANYA DHINGRA

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.