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Animal-welfare news from across India, summarised, with a link to every source.
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NDTVMumbai Civic Body Intensifies Animal Birth Control Drive To Regulate Stray Dog Population
The Mumbai Civic Body has stepped up its efforts to control the population of stray dogs through an animal birth control initiative. This program aims to manage and reduce the number of stray dogs in the city.
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The Indian Express‘Human-elephant conflict a major challenge’; HC allows capture of 10-year-old wild elephant, its temporary translocation to Vantara in Gujarat
A 10-year-old wild elephant has been approved for capture and temporary relocation to Vantara in Gujarat due to ongoing human-elephant conflict. This decision was made by the High Court.
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The Indian Express
Maharashtra man makes donkeys pull SUV in protest against dealership over ‘faulty car’; video goes viral
A man in Maharashtra was filmed making donkeys pull an SUV as a protest against a dealership he accused of selling him a faulty vehicle. The video of the incident has gained widespread attention online.
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Live LawHunting Protected Wildlife Species Has Serious Ecological Impact, Must Be Dealt With Sternly: MP High…
The Madhya Pradesh High Court stated that hunting protected wildlife species has a severe ecological effect and requires strict measures to address it. The court emphasized the importance of protecting these species for environmental sustainability.
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Live Law
Supreme Court Directs States To Consider Treating Human-Wildlife Conflict As ‘Natural Disaster’, Orders…
On November 17, 2025, the Supreme Court instructed states to regard human-wildlife conflict as a natural disaster. This directive aims to encourage specific measures and responses to manage such conflicts.
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The Indian Express
‘Cruel, Impractical’: Pune citizens protest SC ruling on community dogs
Residents of Pune are protesting a recent Supreme Court ruling regarding community dogs, which they view as both cruel and impractical. The demonstration took place in response to the court’s decision affecting the management of these animals in the community.
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Free Press Journal‘Coexistence, Not Cruelty’: Animal Activists Flood Mumbais Shivaji Park To Protest Supreme Court Stray
Animal activists gathered at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on November 16, 2025, to protest a Supreme Court ruling regarding stray animals. The protest emphasized themes of coexistence and rejected cruelty towards these animals.
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The Indian Express
Understanding India’s stray animal crisis, how other countries have intervened
India faces a significant issue with stray animals. The article discusses the crisis and examines how other countries have addressed similar situations.
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The Times of IndiaSonu Sood’s son Ayaan honoured for compassionate work with animals
Ayaan, the son of actor Sonu Sood, received recognition for his efforts in helping animals. The event took place on November 14, 2025.
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The HinduIndia Karuna Collaborative calls for a collective approach to animal welfare
The India Karuna Collaborative has advocated for a united effort towards improving animal welfare in India. This call for collaboration emphasizes the importance of working together to address the issues facing animals.
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PETA IndiaJawaharlal Nehru Public Schoolchildren Join ‘Elephant’, ‘Horse’, and ‘Dog’ in Urging the Public to Say No to Animal Circuses with PETA India and Other NGOs – Blog
Students from Jawaharlal Nehru Public School participated in an event alongside representations of an elephant, horse, and dog. They called on the public to reject animal circuses as part of a campaign supported by PETA India and other organizations. The…
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The Hindu
Maneka Gandhi calls SC’s order on stray animals ‘impractical’
Maneka Gandhi criticized a Supreme Court order related to stray animals, stating that it is impractical. She expressed her views on this issue on November 13, 2025.
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PETA India
Rajsamand: Illegal Buffalo Fight Prevented Following PETA India Intervention
An illegal buffalo fight was stopped in Rajsamand after PETA India’s intervention on November 13, 2025. The organization acted to prevent the event, which was not sanctioned.
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