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The Indian ExpressSignals from NSE’s new Ahimsa index: When love for animals meets investments
The National Stock Exchange of India introduced a new Ahimsa index. The index is designed to incorporate animal‑welfare considerations into investment decisions.
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IndiatimesIndia 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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The Times of IndiaAfter 10 yrs, govt to reconstitute SPCA
In July 2026, the Indian government announced that it will reconstitute the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals after a ten‑year hiatus. The decision restores the SPCA body that has been inactive for a decade.
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The Times of India
Goa animal groups urge govt to revamp dog sterilisation grant
Animal‑welfare groups in Goa asked the state government to revise the funding scheme for dog sterilisation. They said the existing grant should be changed to improve its effectiveness.
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The Indian Express
After dogs, registration of pet cats a must in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad has introduced a compulsory registration system for pet cats, extending the existing requirement that applied to dogs. The new rule obliges cat owners in the city to register their animals with the municipal authorities.
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Live LawWildlife Board Expert Panel Recommends Against Proposed Sharavathi Hydropower Project Inside Sanctuary:…
On 10 July 2026, a wildlife‑board expert panel advised against a planned Sharavathi hydropower scheme that would be sited inside a protected sanctuary. The panel’s recommendation was based on its assessment of the project’s likely effects on the sanctuary’s wildlife.
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The Times of India
Guntur Municipal Corporation Animal Birth Control programme faces irregularity allegations over ₹70 lakh
The Animal Birth Control program run by the Guntur Municipal Corporation has been accused of financial irregularities involving roughly 70 lakh rupees. The allegations were reported in early July 2026.
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The Times of India
Sonipat civic body orders probe into dog sterilisation drive
The municipal authority in Sonipat announced that it will investigate a dog sterilisation campaign being carried out in the area. The probe will examine how the drive was implemented and whether proper procedures were followed.
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The Times of India
End of the road for animal-drawn carts at Chinchali Fair, violators to face action
In Chinchali Fair, officials announced that animal‑drawn carts will be prohibited from the event. The ban was declared, and anyone found using such carts will be subject to enforcement action.
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The Times of India
Raj HC seeks state’s affidavit on compliance of SC verdict related to stray dogs
The Rajasthan High Court has asked the state government to submit an affidavit stating whether it has complied with a Supreme Court ruling concerning stray dogs.
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The Times of India
Stray dog bites in Nagpur top 44,000 in five years, eight rabies deaths: Govt
In Nagpur, over 44,000 stray‑dog bite incidents were recorded during the last five years. Government data show that eight of the bite victims died from rabies in that timeframe.
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The Times of India
State govt faces opposition over kambala event at Mysuru Dasara
The Karnataka state government encountered opposition to the inclusion of a Kambala (traditional buffalo race) event in the Mysuru Dasara festival. Critics challenged the government’s decision to host the event as part of the celebrations.
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Garhwal PostUttarakhand pioneers scientific, high-welfare Pig Farming with Model Demonstration Unit
A model demonstration unit for scientific, high‑welfare pig farming has been established in Uttarakhand, marking the first such initiative in the state. The unit aims to showcase improved farming practices for pigs.
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