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Poll-bound Maharashtra declares desi cow as ‘Rajmata-Gaumata’ to combat falling numbers

Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis told reporters the government would also provide farmers feed for these cows.

As Modi welcomes ‘new member’ at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, animal lovers thrilled, but have 1 request for PM

Prime Minister shares video of himself petting newborn calf 'Deepjyoti' and walking with it through his garden, explains the calf was named so due to a unique mark on its forehead.

Behind this successful man are many other men & OkCowpid, still going strong

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Why two key ‘cow constituencies’ are locking horns with BJP govt in poll-bound Gujarat

Cows overran streets last week during protest by charitable trusts over funds for gaushalas. Before that, govt withdrew cattle control bill after pressure from Maldhari community.

What’s lumpy skin disease — the viral outbreak killing cattle in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab

ThePrint draws upon its observations in Kutch — one of the worst-affected districts in Gujarat according to officials — research & interviews with vets & experts, to profile the disease. 

In Kutch camps, sick cows gnash teeth, flies cover wounds, as they wait to die of lumpy skin disease

Caused by a capripox virus, the disease affects both cows & buffaloes. While official figures peg the casualty in Gujarat at 1,200, locals claim number is higher. It's also spread to Rajasthan.

Cows moo past buffaloes as India’s milk supply champions, thanks to cross-breeding

India recorded all-time high milk production of 209 million tonnes in 2020-21 & cows accounted for 51% of this, govt figures show.

Hungry cows, hungry farmers — UP govt policy has led to cattle menace Yogi didn’t see coming

How the word ‘menace’ got attached to the holy cow in UP is a curious tale of corruption, poverty and Yogi government’s politics.

Cow and its urine & dung can help strengthen India’s economy, says CM Chouhan

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was speaking at the first annual convention of the women’s wing of the Indian Veterinary Association in Bhopal. 

‘Giving Taliban a chance’, and why the national animal is mum on Allahabad HC cow order

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

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.