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Animal-welfare news from across India, summarised, with a link to every source.
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Live LawKarnataka High Court Closes DRDO Officers’ Quash Plea In Case Over Disappearance Of 21 Stray Dogs;…
On August 20, 2026, the Karnataka High Court dismissed a petition by Defence Research and Development Organisation officers that sought to quash a case concerning the disappearance of 21 stray dogs. The ruling leaves the investigation into the missing dogs…
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The Hans IndiaVAI Announces Telangana Chapter with Focus on Veterinary Welfare
The Veterinary Association of India (VAI) has established a new chapter in Telangana. This chapter will concentrate on promoting veterinary welfare initiatives in the region. The announcement was made on August 20, 2026.
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PETA IndiaBulls Beaten, Bloodied & Forced to Haul Overloaded Carts for Pepsi Sugar — PETA India Campaign Targets Gen Z
On 19 August 2026, PETA India said that bulls in India were beaten, left with injuries and compelled to pull heavily loaded carts carrying sugar intended for a Pepsi product. The group started a campaign aimed at younger people to…
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The TribuneHC issues notice on PIL challenging ‘administrative takeover’ of Chandigarh SPCA
The Punjab and Haryana High Court issued a notice on a public‑interest litigation that questions the administrative takeover of the Chandigarh Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The filing seeks judicial review of the takeover. The notice was…
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OneindiaWhy Did a Man Wear a Dog Mask in Khandwa? Protest Raises Questions Over Stray Dog Sterilisation in MP
On 19 August 2026, a man in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, wore a dog mask during a demonstration. The protest was aimed at questioning the local authorities’ stray‑dog sterilisation program.
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The New Indian ExpressDigital record, penalties in new rules for contagious diseases in animals
India issued new regulations on 18 August 2026 that require digital recording of contagious animal disease incidents and set penalties for failure to comply. The rules apply to all animal disease surveillance and reporting across the country.
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The New Indian Express
College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences course to help dog parents ‘keep a tight leash’
The College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences has introduced a training program for dog owners. The course is designed to teach them how to keep their dogs properly leashed. It was announced on 18 August 2026.
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India LegalSupreme Court mandates periodic health checks, medical records for all captive elephants
India’s Supreme Court ordered that all captive elephants must undergo regular health examinations and have their medical histories recorded. The directive applies nationwide and was issued on 18 August 2026.
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The CSR JournalIndia’s 80th Independence Day Marked By Conservation Milestone: 20 Blackbucks Rewilded In Banni Grasslands
On 17 August 2026, which marked India’s 80th Independence Day, twenty blackbucks were released into the Banni Grasslands as part of a rewilding program. The release was reported as a conservation milestone for the species in that area.
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The Times of India21 stray dogs, 2 cats allegedly poisoned in Nashik village, 2 booked
In a village in Nashik district, 21 stray dogs and two cats were reportedly poisoned. Police have filed charges against two individuals in connection with the incident.
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Live Law
Legal Advisor Vacancy At Animal Welfare Board Of India
The Animal Welfare Board of India announced a legal advisor vacancy on 17 August 2026. The opening is for a position as a legal advisor with the board.
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The New Indian Express
Three Gujarat gaushalas recognised by AWBI receive zero financial assistance
On August 15, 2026 it was reported that three gaushalas in Gujarat that are recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India did not receive any financial assistance. The gaushalas were listed as eligible but received zero funding.
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ThePrintPETA organises public awareness campaign on animal birth control in Chennai
PETA launched a public awareness campaign about animal birth control in Chennai. The initiative was reported on August 14 2026. It aims to inform the local community about sterilisation programmes for stray animals.
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