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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicCentral Zoo Authority

Topic: Central Zoo Authority

World association suspends Delhi Zoo for 6 months over case of ‘chained’ African elephant Shankar

Failure to comply with WAZA order can lead to indefinite suspension, world body warns. In 2020, ThePrint had reported how Delhi High Court had stepped for well-being of Shankar.

For love & freedom: Teen wages battle for lonely African elephant at Delhi zoo

Delhi HC has ordered an inspection of the living conditions of Shankar, the elephant who was a gift to India from Zimbabwe in 1998, and has since lived in Delhi zoo.

8 Asiatic lions test Covid positive at Hyderabad zoo, likely to have been infected by humans

The first such instance in India, the lions showed symptoms a few weeks ago. Their condition is said to be stable and they have been isolated from other animals to contain spread.

India’s first & only elephant hospital is ‘illegal’, says Central Zoo Authority

Central Zoo Authority says elephant hospital run by NGO never took permission. NGO claims it doesn’t need CZA permission.

Delhi zoo director ‘confirms’ animal deaths are being covered up, records fudged

In letter to environment ministry, Renu Singh accuses her staff of carrying out illegal activities. Letter was written after plea in Delhi high court.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

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.