Creation of jobs, improving judicial adjudication, and bringing in foreign investment to remain concerns in 2019
Leather and beef industries were major employers in the country, and even while new jobs could not be created, existing jobs were being jeopardized.
Bulandshahr violence: Villagers question inclusion of four names, including two minors in FIR on cow slaughter
The FIR was lodged Monday on a complaint by Bajrang Dal's Yogesh Raj, who is accused in another FIR on mob violence in Bulandshahr.
Rollback of cattle slaughter ban was inevitable; Narendra Modi govt was fighting a losing battle from Day 1
It may be that Narendra Modi government had noble intentions behind the rule — to bring in discipline in cattle trade and prevent cattle theft, but it could have done so without shocking the meat trade industry and non-vegetarians
Cattle sale for slaughter: Narendra Modi govt to withdraw ban after feedback from states
The central government has decided to roll back its plan of implementing a ban on the sale of cattle for slaughter in animal markets.
Supreme Court takes stern view of cow vigilantism, asks states to ensure compensation for victims
The Supreme Court said that all states are under an obligation to compensate victims of cow vigilantism violence cases and called law and order "essentially a state subject."
Cow deaths in Chhattisgarh: As tale of corruption unfolds, Congress prepares stand against govt
As news of more cattle deaths keep pouring in from the state, a story of callous neglect of the animals has started unfolding.
Narendra Modi invokes Mahatma to call out gau rakshaks: Here's what Gandhi thought about cow vigilantism
On Wednesday, Narendra Modi said Mahatma Gandhi would've should what a true gau rakshak is. But would the current cow vigilantes really follow?
Plea against cattle trade rules: Supreme Court seeks Centre's response in two weeks
The petitioner has contented that the rules were arbitrary, illegal, and unconstitutional; the additional solicitor general told the bench that the intention behind the rules was to have a regulatory regime on cattle trade
Cattle slaughter crackdown sends ripples through leather industry; small units most hit
Industry officials said the shock of the ban, coming on the heels of the crackdown on abattoirs and attacks against cattle workers, meant business would not easily recover. Companies say the government's leather target would be impossible to meet unless the restrictions are reversed.
Ram Temple construction delayed because of Narendra Modi govt, says Hindu convention organiser
The All India Hindu Convention that began in Goa on Wednesday held the Modi government responsible for "delay" in construction of Ram Temple.
Cattle trade restrictions: Don't intend to alter food habits, hit businesses, says Harsh Vardhan
The government does not want to "alter" the food habits of people and put businesses in this sector to trouble, Union minister Harsh Vardhan said
Cattle sale restrictions: Meghalaya Assembly moves resolution opposing Centre's order
Meghalaya Assembly moved a resolution opposing Centre's order restricting the sale of cattle for slaughter, media reports said.
Kerala passes resolution opposing Centre's ban on cattle sale for slaughter in special Assembly session
The one-day special Kerala Assembly session on Thursday called to discuss the Centre's new cattle trade and slaughter rules ended with a resolution being passed against it.
Cattle slaughter row: Kerala HC refuses to stay order, seeks Centre's response by 26 July
he Kerala High Court on Wednesday while admitting a petition against the new central law on cattle trade and slaughter, refused to grant an interim stay on its operation. It asked the Centre to respond in detail.
Cattle slaughter row: Disciplinary proceedings on against Meghalaya leaders who quit, says BJP
The two BJP leaders of the Garo Hills region put in their papers less than a week after Centre's cattle restrictions announcement.
Cattle slaughter restrictions: Branded 'enemy' for refusing Centre's order, Kerala counter-attacks on social media
This is not the first time that Kerala as a state has come under attack on an issue related to animal rights.
Watch: NDTV's Nidhi Razdan's lessons on being professional when accused by BJP's Sambit Patra of having an 'agenda'
Nidhi Razdan showed that a panel could be run without irritating the viewers.
Congress organises 'beef protest' against Centre's ban on sale of cattle for slaughter in Garo Hills
The Congress party on Thursday held a "beef protest" in the Garo Hills area of the state against the Centre's ban on sale and purchase of cattle from animal markets for slaughter.
New cattle trade rule not related to states' cow slaughter laws: Arun Jaitley
Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday rejected criticism that the Centre was infringing upon states' rights on the cattle issue, saying the order has nothing do with slaughter of cattle which is governed by respective state laws.
Haryana health minister Anil Vij demands cow replace tiger as India's National Animal
Haryana minister Anil Vij, a long-time proponent of declaring cow as national animal, today said if steps were not taken to protect the bovine it may become endangered.