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Man caught pushing cat from 12th-floor balcony in Maharashtra, CCTV footage sparks anger
A man was recorded on CCTV pushing a cat off a 12th‑floor balcony in Maharashtra. The footage, released on July 28 2026, caused public outrage.
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AWBI Legal Advisor Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline
The Animal Welfare Board of India is recruiting legal advisors for 2026. Applicants must submit their applications offline. The recruitment notice was posted on 22 July 2026.
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Signals from NSE’s new Ahimsa index: When love for animals meets investments
The National Stock Exchange of India introduced a new Ahimsa index on 21 July 2026. The index is designed to incorporate animal‑welfare considerations into investment decisions.
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India urged to modernise pesticide testing as alternatives to animal trials gain traction
In July 2026, experts called on India to update its pesticide testing methods to incorporate newer, non‑animal approaches. The appeal highlights the growing use of alternative techniques for assessing pesticide safety.
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‘Secret’ shelters: Animal lovers warn of legal action
Animal welfare advocates in India said they would pursue legal action concerning undisclosed animal shelters. The warning was issued on 18 July 2026. No further details were provided about the shelters or the legal steps.
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150+ Belagavi officials trained to enforce animal-friendly rules at Chinchali Jatra
Over 150 officials from Belagavi were trained on applying animal‑friendly regulations for the Chinchali Jatra festival. The training was conducted in July 2026 to help enforce humane treatment of animals during the event in Karnataka, India.
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‘Utterly disgusting’: Tina Datta calls for action after viral video of terrified calf being forced to dance
On July 14, 2026, a video spread online that showed a calf being made to dance while appearing frightened. Indian actress Tina Datta publicly called for authorities to intervene against the act. The incident highlighted concerns over animal cruelty in…
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Every act of cruelty against animal is a blemish upon collective human conscience: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court stated that any act of animal cruelty reflects poorly on human society. This declaration highlights the moral responsibility humans have regarding the treatment of animals.
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MCOCA slapped on cattle smuggling gang
The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) has been applied to a group involved in cattle smuggling. This action took place in Maharashtra on June 13, 2026.
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Case Registered Against Beerappa Festival Animal Sacrifice
On June 12, 2026, authorities filed a legal case concerning the sacrifice of animals during the Beerappa festival. The case addresses alleged violations associated with the festival’s animal‑sacrificial practices.
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Mandatory ‘V’ Logo For Vegan Foods: FSSAI Sets July 2027 Deadline
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has announced that all vegan food products must carry a mandatory ‘V’ logo by July 2027. This requirement aims to help consumers identify vegan products more easily.
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Vegan foods to get official FSSAI logo from July 2027
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will introduce an official logo for vegan products beginning in July 2027. The label will be used on vegan foods sold in India to denote compliance with the authority’s standards.
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Calcutta HC: Mere Vehicle Involvement in Stray Dog Accident ≠ Cruelty under PCA Act | SCC Times
The Calcutta High Court ruled that the mere involvement of a vehicle in an accident with a stray dog does not constitute cruelty under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. This decision was made in a case related to…
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