In a shocking incident in Hamirpur district, Uttar Pradesh, a man was arrested after a video surfaced on social media showing him throwing two live Indian cobras into a pile of burning hay, causing their brutal deaths. Authorities confirmed that the case has been registered under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The snakes, suspected to...
The Supreme Court on Friday modified its earlier order on stray dogs in the Delhi-NCR region, calling the previous directions “too harsh”. The court had previously ruled that all stray dogs be rounded up and permanently housed in shelters, a decision that sparked criticism from animal activists and dog lovers. A three-judge bench comprising Justice...
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Swati Maliwal made a surprise inspection of a government-run animal hospital in Delhi, revealing alarming conditions and raising serious concerns about the state of animal healthcare in the national capital. Maliwal shared a video from her visit, describing the situation as “deeply saddening,” citing the lack of basic amenities like...
In a unique step towards cruelty-free temple traditions, Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff and PETA India have donated a life-size mechanical elephant to the historic Nediyathali Sri Siva Temple in Kodungallur, Kerala. The three-meter-tall, 800-kilogram robotic elephant, named Thaleeswaran, was gifted to honor the temple’s decision never to own or hire live elephants. The inauguration ceremony...