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CTV NewsRobotic elephants draw crowds and controversy in some of India’s Hindu temples
In July 2026, some Hindu temples in India installed robotic elephant displays that attracted large numbers of visitors. The presence of the moving statues has also provoked debate and criticism among certain groups.
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STV NewsRobotic elephants replace live ones at Indian temples to stop ‘animal cruelty’
On July 3 2026, several Indian temples started using robotic elephant models instead of live elephants. The change was made to address concerns about animal cruelty.
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NDTVBaby Python Safely Rescued From Inside Jan Shatabdi Express Engine, Video Viral
On June 24, 2026 a baby python was removed from the engine compartment of a Jan Shatabdi Express train in India. The rescue was recorded on video, which later spread widely online.
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PETA IndiaTelangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy Welcomes Robotic Elephant Gifted to State by PETA India for Safe and Animal-Friendly Public Celebrations
On 20 June 2026, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy received a robotic elephant that was donated by PETA India. The device is intended for use in public celebrations in place of live animals.
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Telangana TodayPETA India gifts robotic elephant for use in rituals and film shoots
In June 2026, PETA India donated a robotic elephant intended for use in religious ceremonies and movie productions. The device is being provided for deployment in Telangana.
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ThePrintKerala’s tallest elephant, now in Supreme Court. How a ‘property’ dispute became an animal welfare case
The tallest elephant in Kerala has become the subject of a legal case that has reached India’s Supreme Court. The dispute originally concerned ownership of the animal but was later recharacterized as an animal‑welfare matter. The case was reported in…
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The Legal AffairSupreme Court Prioritizes Animal Welfare Over Custodial Claims: Captive Elephant Ordered to be Shifted to Rehabilitation Centre – The Legal Affair
On 15 June 2026, India’s Supreme Court ruled that animal welfare outweighs custodial claims and ordered that a captive elephant be moved to a rehabilitation centre. The decision mandates the elephant’s relocation for its care and protection.
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The Indian Express‘Can’t be mute spectator’: Supreme Court asks Kerala government to take charge of elephant in ownership row
The Supreme Court has directed the Kerala government to take control of an elephant involved in a dispute over its ownership. The court emphasized that the government should not remain passive in this situation.
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Pioneer EdgeFour donkeys rescued from construction site in Doon
Four donkeys were rescued from a construction site in Doon on June 7, 2026. The animals were found in a situation that required intervention for their safety. The rescue highlights ongoing efforts to protect animals in urban environments.
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PETA India
Troop of ‘Monkeys’ from PETA India and Aashray Foundation Plead for Rhesus Macaque Protection to be Reinstated Under Wildlife Protection Law
A group from PETA India and Aashray Foundation called for the reinstatement of legal protection for rhesus macaques under wildlife protection laws. The event took place in June 2026, aimed at addressing concerns for the species.
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IOLPETA India and Bollywood unite to replace elephants with technology in films
PETA India and the Indian film industry are collaborating to use technology instead of elephants in movies. This initiative was announced on June 5, 2026. The goal is to avoid the use of live animals in film productions.
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The Straits TimesBollywood stars push to end use of elephants in Indian films
In June 2026, a group of Bollywood actors called for a ban on the use of live elephants in Indian film productions. They urged filmmakers to replace the animals with alternative methods.
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Ahmedabad MirrorHeatwaves Turn Deadly: Why Millions of Animals Have Absolutely Nowhere to Hide
In June 2026 a report highlighted that intense heatwaves are causing mass animal deaths, leaving millions of animals without any shelter. The article attributes the fatalities to the extreme temperatures and the lack of safe refuge for the animals.
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