PETA India

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Have a vegan meal: A platter of vegan kababs, soya leg piece and vegetarian shawarma.

Go vegan for a greener planet!

The world is apparently set to run out of food by 2050 if we don’t cut down on meats.

11 Apr 2019 12:24 AM

‘It only took one video of animals suffering and dying in the meat industry to convince me to go vegetarian,’ says Aaryan

Kartik Aaryan, Anushka Sharma PETA India's hottest vegetarians

Sharma, who was also named PETA India's Person of the Year in 2017, recently starred in an ad campaign.

11 Dec 2018 12:54 PM

As an active participant of PETA India's Compassionate Citizen program, Chavan has helped with school workshops aimed at giving children aged 8 through 12 a better understanding of and appreciation for animals.

Thane engineering student named PETA India's 2018 volunteer of the year

Prasad Suresh Chavan has done everything from manning animal rights kiosks to helping bring an animal protection message to children.

04 Dec 2018 12:54 PM

Kohli's plea comes after a group of American tourists witnessed eight men violently beating the elephant at Amber Fort in June 2017. (Photo: PTI)

Virat Kohli calls for release of beaten Jaipur elephant still being used for rides

Cricketer urges minister to confiscate elephant 'Number 44' – who's still forced to give rides even after tourist reported violent beating.

29 Nov 2018 5:01 PM

The vehicle was impounded by the police and the accused was arrested and later released on bail.

PETA complaint prompts youth being arrested for running over dog with car in Mumbai

A youth residing in Ghatkopar allegedly killed a stray dog by purposely by running his car over him.

28 Nov 2018 2:27 PM

The CPCSEA and the AWBI both operate under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. (Photo: Pixabay)

PETA India plea sees Delhi HC issue notices to pharma companies for horse abuse

The companies are in apparent violations of animal-protection laws and guidelines by engaging in the production of biologicals

27 Nov 2018 2:13 PM

10,000 tonnes of human waste–fed fish are reared in the east Kolkata wetlands each year.

'Wipe cruelty from your diet’ toilet paper hits Kolkata washrooms

In honour of World Toilet Day, PETA India placed special toilet paper to alert people that human waste is on menu at Kolkata fish farms.

20 Nov 2018 2:29 PM

Celebrities, animal lovers share insights on how to care for pets this Diwali

Raveena Tandon, Richa Chadda and others speak about ways to make your pet feel safe during the festival of lights.

05 Nov 2018 4:09 PM

Billboards will remind everyone that one can spare sensitive aquatic animals agony of being suffocated, impaled, crushed, and cut open simply by choosing vegan meals.

'I'm Me, Not Meat' billboards sweep nation for World Vegan Month

PETA India advertisements urge diners to see all animals as Individuals and turn vegan.

03 Nov 2018 12:10 PM

Since cows and buffaloes produce milk in order to feed their own babies, just as humans do, dairy farmers keep them almost constantly pregnant.

This vegetarian awareness month, PETA India points to shocking sexual abuse on farms

From routine rape of cows to manipulation of hens' reproductive systems, animals face sexual violence for meat, milk, and eggs.

17 Oct 2018 3:04 PM

The crocodiles were found to be malnourished, subdued, and weak. The animals are currently recovering at the Nashik City Police's Crime Branch office.

8 baby crocodiles and 2 black pond turtles rescued from Nashik smuggler

PETA India, Nashik City Police, and Wildlife Welfare Association work together to save wild animals illegally captured and traded.

01 Oct 2018 4:54 PM

(From Left to Right: Aditi Nanavaty, Karan Parmar and Ekta Sachdeva) PETA India will ultimately crown two winners – one man and one woman.

3 Mumbaikars become finalists in PETA India's 'Cutest Vegetarian Next Door' contest

Contestants beat hundreds of others from across India to land a place among the 20 finalists.

24 Sep 2018 2:14 PM

PETA India condemned the new syllabus and urged the MCI to remove the use of all animals from the postgraduate curricula.

Harvard prof urges Medical Council of India to end animal use in postgrad curricula

John Pawlowski, in his letter, calls for modern technology and not cruelty to animals.

24 Sep 2018 11:55 AM

In the letter, PETA India pointed out that the crime is an apparent punishable offence under Section 429 of The Indian Penal Code.

PETA India demands psychiatric evaluation for Thane children who killed 3 puppies

Animal rights group warns that if the situation is nor addressed now, the children may do bigger harm later.

18 Sep 2018 10:03 AM

The animal rights group has also filed a petition with the Jaipur Bench of the Rajasthan High Court seeking to end all elephant rides at Amer Fort in light of apparent violations of load restrictions and other laws.

Central Govt directs Rajasthan to ensure TB does not spread from captive elephants

Following alert from PETA India, health ministry warns that tuberculosis can be spread to humans, including tourists taking elephant rides.

17 Sep 2018 11:56 AM

The charges also include beating animals with nail studded sticks to force them run faster. (Photo: Pixabay)

Following PETA India complaints, bullock cart race stopped in Maharashtra

Police registered cases against 10 people for hitching bullock with horse on same cart, causing pain and suffering to both animals.

11 Sep 2018 2:08 PM

The cricketer goes on to note that holding animal abusers appropriately accountable could help keep humans safe, too.

Cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal to PM Modi: Strengthen animal protection laws

Athlete joins PETA India in calling for psychological care and stronger penalties, including jail time, for those who abuse animals.

30 Aug 2018 5:32 PM

In 1998, the central government issued a notification under The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, stating that monkeys and several other species of wild animals aren't to be exhibited or trained as performing animals.

Begging monkeys rescued from Mumbai railway station after PETA India intervention

Animal rights group joins forces with Mumbai Police, Maharashtra Forest Department to stop exploitation of two Rhesus Macaques.

16 Aug 2018 4:56 PM

The violation of directions issued under The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, and the Rules made thereunder is punishable under Section 15 of the Act, including by up to five years' imprisonment, a fine of up to Rs 1 lakh, or both.

Complaint from PETA India prompts Delhi police to seize banned manja from city shops

Various markets across the national capital are openly selling kite-flying strings that can injure and kill humans and animals.

03 Aug 2018 11:01 AM

The goat’s owner named Aslu approached the police and accused eight people of stealing and raping his goat. (Photo: ANI | File)

Major manhunt underway for 8 men who raped pregnant goat in Haryana

The case was launched after the owner of the goat saw three men sexually assaulting the animal late at night last week.

01 Aug 2018 6:10 PM

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