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Dozens of cats are confined in stacked metal cages at a holding facility after being rescued during a major police operation in Vietnam targeting an alleged pet theft network linked to the cat meat trade.

Major pet theft ring busted in Vietnam: 400 cats rescued, 8 found dead on ice

June 24, 2026 2:52 pm

Vietnamese police rescued more than 400 cats and arrested nine suspects after uncovering a three-year pet theft network allegedly linked to the country's cat meat trade.

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Can 4-year-old file RTI? Why Central Information Commission rejected 5 complaints filed in child's name

May 11, 2026 9:55 am

RTI by minors is permitted under the RTI Act, but valid guardianship or authorisation is necessary to pursue proceedings.

The Char Dham yatra, covering Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath draws massive footfall each year, raising recurring concerns over infrastructure, medical facilities, crowd management, and environmental impact.

Char Dham Yatra 2026: Uttarakhand High Court issues 3-week ultimatum over pilgrims, animal safety

April 13, 2026 5:10 pm

The Uttarakhand High Court was hearing a batch of public interest litigations concerning preparedness for the yatra for better medical facilities for both pilgrims and animals.

Telangana High Court orders reconstitution of state animal welfare board ‘without delay’

January 21, 2026 6:02 pm

The Telangana High Court was hearing a PIL that urged the court to compel the state authorities to strictly enforce animal welfare laws.

The Indian star tortoise gets its name from the distinctive star-like patterns on its shell, which help it camouflage in dry grasslands and deserts.

Goldfish stuffed in bottles, selling exotic tortoises: report on pet shops in Delhi highlights irregularities

May 14, 2025 11:43 pm

The survey, supervised by faculty members of the Law Centre and the Dean of the Faculty of Law under the University of Delhi, was designed to evaluate compliance with the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Pet Shop) Rules, 2018.

Noida man arrested for tying dog to car, dragging it for 3 km for barking at his child

April 19, 2025 4:41 pm

The dog was seriously injured and is in critical condition, the dog owner's husband told the police.

Delhi: Man arrested for sexually assaulting dog in Shahdara

April 13, 2025 2:07 am

The police said Naushad allegedly admitted to committing the act when he was drunk on April 7

Man arrested in Ranchi after video of him shooting dog dead causes outrage

April 09, 2025 5:20 pm

The police said the suspect, identified as Pradeep Pandey from Ranchi’s Tatisilwai -- now arrested -- had used a licenced rifle.

10 incredible animals you may never see again

February 01, 2025 4:19 pm

Amongst the ever-growing list of animals that are going to be extinct, here are the ones we may never see again.

Students accuse Pune’s FLAME University of cruelty to dogs; university denies charges

December 17, 2024 1:43 pm

An assistant professor who is also the faculty advisor to the student-led Animal Welfare Committee at FLAME University was served a legal notice and animal feed was allegedly confiscated from her office in November.