'Do you want everybody in India to become vegetarian?': SC asks petitioner over plea against export of meat
A bench of Justices Madan B Lokur and Deepak Gupta made the observation while hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) which said that export of meat cannot be encouraged or promoted in the country.
BJP's Ramesh Arora wants momos banned, claims 'killer dumplings' worse than alcohol, drugs
Senior BJP leader Ramesh Arora staged a demonstration in Jammu on Thursday. The leader was protesting the sale of steamed and fried momos, a popular street food
Yogi Adityanath and ban on slaughterhouses in Uttar Pradesh: A three-part ground report
A few days after Yogi Adityanath took charge as the new chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, and issued proclamations that his government would vigorously pursue and prosecute those "malfeasants" engaged in — variously — the running of illegal slaughterhouses, and harassing women on the streets, Firstpost asked Arpit Parashar to file ground reports documenting the doings of law-enforcement forces deployed to shut meat shops and slaughterhouses across Uttar Pradesh.
UP meat vendors strike: AMU VC sets up committee to look into food woes of students
Supply of meat to the city, especially buffalo meat, has been severely affected after the crackdown on illegal slaughterhouses in Uttar Pradesh.
CM Yogi Adityanath declares Uttar Pradesh a vegetarian state
After his crackdown on abattoirs resulting in closing down of scores of them, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has declared UP a vegetarian state
UP meat sellers may end strike; CM Yogi Adityanath assures 'no action against licensed slaughterhouses'
Meat sellers across UP are likely to end their strike against the crackdown on illegal slaughterhouses after a meeting with chief minister Yogi Adityanath.
Yogi Adityanath's assertions apart, co-existence of different cultures is at the crux of India's formation
For many, the ascendance of Yogi Adityanath is unthinkable, while for others it is a positive development.
Yogi Adityanath as Uttar Pradesh CM: Why the state must prepare for job losses post slaughter ban
These policies may make the BJP supporters and Hindutva brigade happy but the state will have to pay dearly
Watch: Vir Das takes a dig at internet trolls in this hilarious satirical video
In the video, trolls get further trolled by Vir Das as he makes fun of the way they hurl abuses at others.
Bombay High Court refuses to grant interim stay on beef ban during Eid
The Bombay High Court on Monday refused to grant interim stay on ban on slaughter of bulls and sale of their meat during the Muslim festival of Bakr Eid.
Meat ban can't be 'forced down throats of people': SC rejects plea against Bombay HC order
Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a plea against a Bombay High Court order staying the decision to ban sale of meat in Mumbai.
'There has to be spirit of tolerance': SC won't interfere with Bombay HC order lifting meat ban
The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to interfere with the Bombay High Court which had stayed the order of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai prohibiting the sale of meat during the Jain festival of Paryurshan.
Bengaluru civic body bans sale of meat on the day of Ganesh Chaturthi
Congress-Janata Dal (Secular)-controlled city civic body BBMP has become the latest civic body to ban sale of meat.
Bible, Quran not central to the soul of India, says Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma
Culture minister Mahesh Sharma said in an interview that the Bible and Quran are not central to the soul of India in the same way as the Gita or the Ramayana.
From 'Hulk'at to 'hara-me': #IfHulkWasIndian trends on Twitter with hilarious puns
On Tuesday morning, Twitter took its superhero fandom to another level
Sudden imposition on eating habits not correct: Bombay HC stays ban on meat
The Bombay High Court on Monday stayed the controversial ban on sale of meat in Mumbai on 17 September in connection with the Jain community's fasting season Paryushan, asking why the restriction is only on mutton and chicken and not on fish and eggs.
Days after HC order, J&K BJP leader organises beef party to spread the 'message of tolerance'
In Jammu and Kashmir, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader has taken an initiative of a ‘beef party’, which is said to be to spread the message of tolerance.
Shiv Sena attack BJP over meat ban by dragging in Indo-Pak talks
Taking a dig over meat sale ban during Jain community's fasting period in five BJP-ruled states, the Shiv Sena on Monday said the decision not to fire the first bullet on Pakistan at a time of ceasefire violations is the epitome of "non-violence" practised by its ally.
Meat ban unravels: Bombay HC stays prohibition on sale of meat on 17 September
The Bombay High Court stayed the ban on meat sale on 17 September, on Monday
Shiv Sena members hurl eggs, release roosters at jewellery shop after owner supports meat ban
Eggs were hurled and roosters released at a jewellery businessman's shop by Shiv Sena supporters after he allegedly posted comments supporting the meat ban on a social networking site.