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cow slaughter news

SC stays Madras HC's cow slaughter ban order in win for Vijay's government

CM Vijay's TVK government in Tamil Nadu argued that the high court's order was contrary to the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Animal Preservation Act, 1958.
Updated on Jul 13, 2026 03:03 pm IST

Two held for allegedly transporting 17 cattle via KMP for slaughter

A case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Haryana Gauvansh Act and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. (File photo)
Published on Jul 13, 2026 10:32 am IST

Tamil Nadu moves SC against Madras HC's ban on cow slaughter

Cattle inside the cow shelter at Sector 135, in Noida
Published on Jul 01, 2026 12:47 pm IST

Nuh Police nab 7 over for alleged cattle slaughter, 378kg meat seized

Investigators said the accused told police the meat was to be supplied to hotels and restaurants in Delhi, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. (File photo)
Published on Jun 30, 2026 03:14 am IST

Truck carrying cowhides intercepted in Zirakpur; 1 held

After receiving information, police teams reached the spot, took possession of the truck and brought the vehicle into police custody. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Jun 06, 2026 07:32 am IST

HC quashes NSA detention order against 2 in cow slaughter case

Allahabad high court in Prayagraj
Published on May 30, 2026 05:38 am IST

HC directs TN govt, police to ensure no cow slaughter in public places on Eid

A cow walks on the dried-up bed of Sanjay Lake amid heatwave conditions, in New Delhi, Wednesday, May 20
Updated on May 28, 2026 09:51 am IST

1948 Constituent Assembly row resurfaces amid demand to make cow national animal

The cow has no such official status for now, but demand for it has historically come from Hindu nationalist groups and BJP legislators.
Published on May 27, 2026 06:07 pm IST

Why some Muslim organisations want cow as national animal ahead of Eid

A labourer walks past a cow with his cart at a market in the old quarters of Delhi.
Updated on May 25, 2026 09:00 pm IST

Days before Bakrid, Muslim organisations demand 'national animal' status for cow

Muslim organisations are demanding national status for cow.
Updated on May 24, 2026 03:55 pm IST

Don’t slaughter cows on Eid, urge Bengal's Muslim clerics

Maulana Shafique Qasmi, the Imam of Kolkata’s Nakhoda Masjid, said Muslims should not offer cows for Qurbani. (Getty file photo)
Updated on May 20, 2026 10:29 am IST

Ludhiana: 17 quintals of suspected beef seized, 2 arrested

Raids on to nab four others booked in connection with the case, say Cops. (HT File)
Updated on May 16, 2026 10:11 pm IST

Cattle smuggling: 17 cows rescued, four people held in Nuh

Stray cattle in Gurugram. (Parveen Kumar/HT File)
Updated on May 12, 2026 09:19 am IST

Allahabad HC upholds detention of cow slaughter accused under NSA

The accused Sameer’s detention was ordered by the district magistrate of Shamli under section 3(3) of the NSA. (For Representation)
Published on Apr 22, 2026 09:15 pm IST

‘Gau bhakt’ society key to ending cow slaughter, says RSS chief

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
Updated on Apr 08, 2026 08:27 am IST

'Need gau bhakt society': RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on how to stop cow slaughter

Bhagwat said that the government must raise awareness on the issue before finding a “solution” on the matter.
Published on Apr 07, 2026 02:59 pm IST

Cow politics returns to spotlight before 2027 fight, Uttar Pradesh govt highlights crackdown

Since coming to power in 2017, the BJP government has repeatedly placed cow protection high on its political and administrative agenda. (FILE PHOTO)
Published on Mar 14, 2026 08:08 am IST

Cow slaughter not happening in UP, state number one in milk production: Animal Husbandry minister

Cow slaughter not happening in UP, state number one in milk production: Animal Husbandry minister
Published on Mar 09, 2026 09:37 pm IST

Standoff between Swami Avimukteshwaranand and Magh Mela administration enters day 10

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, head of Jyotish Peeth Badrinath, sits with followers outside his Magh Mela camp in protest (AP)
Published on Jan 28, 2026 04:06 am IST

Prayagraj man caught in cow slaughter case, arrested with illegal firearm

During questioning, the accused confessed that he and three others had stolen and slaughtered the cattle in Barsanda three days ago, the officials said, adding that the police are on the lookout for the remaining suspects.
Updated on Jan 19, 2026 05:21 pm IST

Haryana: Nuh police arrests two cow slaughters during a raid

Police arrested Aslam and Arman, both residents of Nuh district, they said, adding that Mustaqeem and Islam are absconding.
Published on Dec 30, 2025 05:08 am IST

UP court sentences 25 to 7 years' imprisonment in 2005 Bulandshahr cow slaughter case

UP court sentences 25 to 7 years' imprisonment in 2005 Bulandshahr cow slaughter case
Published on Nov 17, 2025 07:27 pm IST

Gujarat govt lauds court’s decision to award life term to 3 in cow slaughter case

Activists offer pooja to a calf during protest against cow slaughter. (Mohd Zakir/HT File Photo)
Published on Nov 13, 2025 11:06 am IST

Two men accused of cow slaughter arrested after encounter in Kaushambi

Despite repeated warnings to surrender, the duo continued firing before being overpowered by the police. (For representation)
Published on Nov 05, 2025 03:20 am IST

UP Police took stringent action in cow smuggling, slaughter cases

he police booked 539 accused under the Goonda Act and 6 under the NSA. (For Representation)
Published on Sept 17, 2025 05:02 am IST

Dalit man lynched on suspicion of killing cattle in Odisha, 6 held

Mob beats man to death on suspicion of killing a cow in Odisha
Published on Sept 04, 2025 09:57 pm IST

SHO among 10 cops suspended for burying beef, hiding seized car in Moradabad

SHO among 10 cops suspended for burying beef, hiding seized car in Moradabad
Published on Sept 04, 2025 04:56 am IST

7 quintals of 'beef' seized in Haryana's Nuh in several raids; 2 arrested

7 quintals of 'beef' seized in Haryana's Nuh in several raids; 2 arrested
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 02:49 am IST

Beef ban law to get more teeth: Minister

Banned Denied Declined Negative Stamp Concept (rawpixel.com)
Published on Jul 18, 2025 08:16 am IST

Minor among 10 held for running illegal meat packaging factory in Phagwara

As many as 10 persons, including a minor, have been arrested for running an illegal meat packaging factory in Kapurthala’s Phagwara. (Representational image)
Published on Jul 07, 2025 08:50 am IST