Cow Politics
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Uttar Pradesh anti-cow slaughter law doesn’t ban transportation of beef, says Allahabad HC
The court said that the law only prevents cows, bulls or bullocks from being transported in the state from elsewhere.
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Karnataka Cabinet will discuss anti-cow slaughter law, says CM Siddaramaiah amid BJP protests
The law provides for a maximum punishment of seven years’ imprisonment for slaughtering cattle.
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Maharashtra Cabinet clears proposal to set up cow service commission
It is the third state after Haryana and Goa to set up such a panel.
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Trending
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Appeal to hug cows on Valentine’s Day withdrawn by Animal Welfare Board
The government advisory body had claimed that hugging cows will ‘bring emotional richness’ and will ‘increase our individual and collective happiness’.
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Celebrate ‘Cow Hug Day’ on Valentine’s Day, Animal Welfare Board urges
The advisory body claimed that Vedic traditions are ‘almost on the verge of extinction’ due to the spread of western culture.
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All problems will be solved if cow slaughter is stopped, says Gujarat court
The judge said that ‘houses made of cow dung are not affected by atomic radiation’ and cow urine is a ‘cure for many incurable diseases’.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Two Adivasi men allegedly lynched on suspicion of killing cow in Madhya Pradesh
The complainant, who was also injured in the assault, alleged that the attackers belong to the Hindutva group, the Bajrang Dal.
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Delhi: Students protest against cow centre at Hansraj College, say land was meant for women’s hostel
According to the principal, the area was not sufficient for a building to accommodate 100 students.
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How Assam’s cow protection law could devastate the state’s already-stressed rural economy
In a state where more than 70% of its population is still dependent on agriculture for livelihood, the new rules will make cattle trading virtually impossible.
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The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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Assam bill proposes ban on sale of beef in ‘Hindu, Jain, Sikh areas’, near temples
It also bans the transport of cattle without a licence to states where cattle slaughter is not regulated by law.
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Assam to table bill to ban cow transportation outside state in next Assembly session, says governor
Governor Jagdish Mukhi said that the state government will adopt a zero-tolerance policy for the protection of the animal.
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‘I eat cattle meat, who are you to ask,’ says Siddaramaiah after Karnataka clears cow slaughter bill
He said other Congress leaders were wary of taking a stand against the anti-cow slaughter bill because they were afraid of the backlash.
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The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing