Cattle Slaughter

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

Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on petition challenging ban on cattle trade

The Supreme Court has sought the central government's response on a petition challenging notification banning the sale of cattle for slaughtering

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.