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Thursday, September 11, 2025
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Topic: cows

Who is V Kamakoti, IIT Madras chief & ‘man of scientific temper’, facing backlash for his gaumutra claim

Kamakoti endorsed medicinal benefits of cow urine last week & later asserted that there is ‘scientific evidence’. Those at IIT Madras say his beliefs have never disturbed the academics.

Gaurakshaks go beyond Mewat, popping up across Haryana’s toll plazas. Hindu farmers angry

The FIR filed against seven gau rakshaks in Hisar, after farmers gathered outside the police station, is the first of its kind since past year.

‘Those who kill cows deemed to rot in hell’ — what Allahabad HC judge said in cow-slaughter case

The HC judge refused to quash criminal proceedings against man accused of cow slaughter in UP, referring extensively to scripture & legends while speaking about qualities of cow.

‘Backbone of Indian culture’: Animal Welfare Board asks people to celebrate 14 Feb as ‘Cow Hug’ day

According to a notice released by the board, hugging a cow 'will bring emotional richness' and 'increase our individual and collective happiness'.

Fight for Rs 20 — Clash between AAP govt and BJP MCD has left cows in the lurch

Cattle shelters in Delhi, supposed to get Rs 40 per cow, per day have been getting only Rs 20 since 2018. BJP-led MCD allege not their responsibility, should be taken on by AAP govt.

In Udaipur, a Covid-style control room helps battle lumpy skin disease, one village at a time

Control room set up in govt-run veterinary hospital fields calls from gram panchayats about suspected cases and requests for treatment, while rapid response team works on ground.

‘Kumkum, red drape, prime plot’: Kutch village goes all out for cows killed by lumpy skin disease

Since 1 August, 33 cows have died in Ratnal. The sarpanch has offered his land to give the animals a dignified farewell. Everyone involved in the burials is working free of charge.

Sick cows, angry workers—five years on, Yogi’s ambitious ‘cow safari’ push remains a dream

26 staff members—24 ‘Gau Sewaks’ and two supervisors—of Madhwaliya Gau Sadan are fuming at the ‘dismal’ state of affairs at UP’s third largest cow shelter.

What do UP voters want? This is what they told me about cow, Covid, Kashi

You soon realise that ‘good law and order’ in UP is a euphemism for ‘putting Muslims in their place’.

We have toilet-trained cows. It could help combat climate change

The cows learned faster than a toddler.

On Camera

Maoism to new constitution—Nepal saw many changes, but the same old politics took control

The volatile situation has brought in more uncertainty in Nepali politics. Gen Z has energy, street power, and aspirations to bring in new leadership, but lacks political acumen.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

‘Foreign policy rests on hard power’—from 1965 Indo-Pak war to Op Sindoor, key takeaways for India

A panel of experts moderated by ThePrint’s Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta drew connections between insights of 1965 Indo-Pak War and strategic takeaways highlighted by Op Sindoor.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?