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PETA’s 2015 suit against wildlife photographer David Slater sought financial control of the photographs — including a now-famous selfie of the monkey grinning — for the benefit of the animal named Naruto. (Photo: File)

Court sides with human in copyright fight over monkey selfie

US copyright law does not allow lawsuits that seek to give animals the rights to photographs or other original work.

24 Apr 2018 7:33 PM

The actor had on Thursday appealed for a bail following his conviction in the 20-year-old case.

PETA condemns Salman Khan's bail in blackbuck poaching case

Salman Khan was sentenced to 5 years in jail after being convicted of killing two blackbucks in 1998.

07 Apr 2018 5:34 PM

PETA India urges people across India to refuse to take blades, knives, or scissors to dogs’ ears and tails for cosmetic purposes.

Stop illegal tail-docking, ear-cropping of puppies, urges PETA

The cruel procedures were originally banned by the Veterinary Council of India in 201l following an advisory.

02 Apr 2018 3:17 PM

Section 34 of the IPC addresses criminal acts committed by several persons in furtherance of a common intention, and Section 429 prohibits mischievous killing or maiming of an animal, making the offender liable to be punished with a five-year jail term, with or without a fine.

Video of men killing dog goes viral, police lodge FIR after PETA complains

Following heinous crime against animal, PETA jumps into action, perpetrators identified.

22 Mar 2018 1:21 PM

PETA representative Neha said, "Our aim is to spread awareness among the people about how their demand for eggs and meat is forcing the clearing of forest land." (Photo: ANI)

PETA bats for vegan eating on World Forest Day

Members of PETA painted their bodies as different animals, such as tiger, zebra and giraffe and took out a march in New Delhi.

21 Mar 2018 11:56 AM

Bangera’s tweet was shared by celebrities – Sunny Leone, Harshvardhan Rane, Pooja Bhatt, Kartik Murali and Atul Kasbekar. (Twitter Screengrab/ Sachin Bangera)

Anushka Sharma, Esha Gupta, horrified by Jaipur elephant beating

Bollywood stars take to Twitter to bring attention to the plight of elephant 'Number 44'.

19 Mar 2018 9:04 AM

Video evidence shows that kambala is inherently cruel and that participants use violence to force buffaloes to run – they yank them by ropes threaded through holes pierced in their sensitive noses, beat them in the face and body, hit them with heavy wooden sticks, and break their tailbones. (Photo: DC)

PETA India to challenge new Karnataka law that allows buffalo races

Apex court granted PETA India liberty to withdraw petition challenging Karnataka ordinance and file fresh one challenging new law.

15 Mar 2018 1:57 PM

PETA India notes that supporting breast-feeding mothers can also help prevent animal mothers and their babies from suffering in the dairy industry. (Photo: PETA)

PETA awards Grihalakshmi for highlighting importance of human breast milk

On International Women's Day, PETA India Award Commends Magazine for Celebrating Breast-Feeding.

08 Mar 2018 2:40 PM

According to the video being circulated, the bulls were seen being hit, whipped, and poked with metal and wooden sticks inside the vaadi vaasal.

PETA India releases new footage of Jallikattu cruelty, seeks ban

PETA India plans to submit findings to SC in support of case challenging constitutional validity of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

06 Mar 2018 1:32 PM

One manufacturer has gone on to claim that meat grown in a laboratory could be on restaurant menus by the end of the year. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Clean meat' grown in labs to soon be sold

Environmentalists believe process could reduce global warming, with one study predicting it could lower harmful greenhouse emissions.

03 Mar 2018 2:45 PM

Your love horrorscope

If these predictions feel morbid or too far fetched, know that in some parallel universe this is already happening.

28 Feb 2018 12:52 AM

With Valentine’s Day round the corner, there will be many who might opt to gift their beloved a puppy, kitten or even a furry white bunny.

Here’s why you shouldn't gift pets this Valentine’s Day

Experts and animal lovers from all over India opine why giving a cute dog or a furry bunny to your beloved is perhaps not a good idea.

12 Feb 2018 6:49 PM

Ingrid E Newkirk, founder, PETA India was recently in the country to deliver a written appeal for a ban on elephant rides to the Ministry of Tourism on behalf of animal lovers from around the world. (Youtube Screengrab/ PETA)

It ridiculous for humanity to continue enslaving animals, says PETA founder Ingrid E Newkirk

Recently in India, Newkirk talks about her new book, journey and how PETA aims at creating world free from pain and suffering.

09 Feb 2018 4:13 PM

PETA wants IIT-B to ban meat, dairy

The students frowned upon the PETA’s letter as they felt one’s diet should be a matter of choice.

09 Feb 2018 4:16 AM

The letter, addressed to Devang V Khakhar, Director, IIT Bombay says that there are some 77 billion land animals that are farmed a year. (Photo: AP)

PETA questions IIT-Bombay's move to not ban non-veg food

Animal rights group points out that everyone can eat vegan foods, and it doesn't hurt anyone to do so.

08 Feb 2018 2:40 PM

In 2016 when asked by a follower on Twitter if he had any allergies, Ramsay wrote: “Vegans”. (Photo: AP)

Gordon Ramsay mocks Vegans on Twitter, sparks debate

Ramsay, who is known for his harsh criticisms and honest manner wrote, “I’m a member of PETA! People eating tasty animals.

06 Feb 2018 11:50 AM

PETA's intervention application included health assessment reports by a team of two government veterinarians from the Maharashtra Animal Husbandry Department who examined the horses and found that they suffered from malnourishment. (Representational Image)

PETA India gets custody of horses rescued from illegal racing sting

Application of accused asking for custody of horses rejected by court; however, they were allowed to take back carts.

09 Jan 2018 12:39 PM

The court further directed the investigating officer of the police station to be supportive of the equine experts from PETA.

Metropolitan judge allows PETA to help horses in cattle pound

Ruling was on intervention application filed by PETA in matter where police seized six horses used for an illegal race.

05 Jan 2018 1:33 PM

Anushka Sharma named PETA 2017 person of the year

The actress has also taken to Twitter to demand a ban on cruel carriage rides in Mumbai.

29 Dec 2017 12:13 AM

A man was filmed mercilessly beating a langur with a stick until the animal died. (Photo: Facebook/ Fauna Police)

PETA complaint leads merciless langur killers to be arrested

After Forest Department objected to their request to be granted bail, court rejected it and extended judicial custody to January.

23 Dec 2017 7:57 PM

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