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Friday, April 10, 2026
TopicPrevention of Cruelty to Animals Act

Topic: Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act

Pune donkey incident is another reminder Indians hand out medieval treatment to animals

For over a decade now, organised efforts have been made to demand an amendment to the PCA Act, in order to give effect to its purpose i.e. prevention of cruelty.

Why activists see SC order on removal of stray dogs as ‘violation’ of 2023 ABC rules

For years, courts have attempted to tackle the stray dog problem, but most court-led solutions have faltered in practice due to the inefficiency of civic agencies.

Indian laws are letting animals down every day. It’s a legal, moral, ethical issue

A person who tortures or kills an animal can often walk away with a fine of just Rs 50 on a first offence. With such leniency, it’s no wonder that cruelty continues unchecked.

Dog feeders are ‘urban naxals’, says RWA after stray ‘beaten to death’ in Greater Noida society

Cops have booked unidentified RWA officials, security guards of upscale society after the stray dog was allegedly beaten to death. Another such case was reported from Noida Phase 2.

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.

Will remove misunderstandings on cattle sale rules – Minister Harsh Vardhan

Environment minister tells ThePrint no compromise on spirit of new rules. Defends appointment of mostly cow experts to Animal Welfare Board. SANYA DHINGRA

On Camera

A stronger Iran has emerged from the rubble. US learned the lesson 40 days late

The US and Israel’s assassinations of Iranian leadership ended up bestowing martyrdom on those killed. Shias saw the deaths as a continuity of martyrdom from the Battle of Karbala.

Data centre gold rush risks blackouts, central electricity body warns states against tripping grids

India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.

Theaterisation proposal to be shared with defence ministry in a week or so—CDS Gen Anil Chauhan

Theaterisation, which aims to divide the forces into three theatres with specific areas of responsibility, will become the single most far-reaching reform that the Indian military has witnessed since independence.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.