News for 'cow slaughter'

Mewat gang rape victim says attackers were cow vigilantes; police refutes

Mewat gang rape victim says attackers were cow vigilantes; police refutes

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Police said the investigation in the case is still on and so far they have not found any link with cow vigilantes.

Sec 144 imposed in T'gana town after communal clash ahead of Bakrid; 13 held

Sec 144 imposed in T'gana town after communal clash ahead of Bakrid; 13 held

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

The situation has been brought under control and remains peaceful, the police said on Sunday.

First case registered under Maha's new beef ban law; three booked

First case registered under Maha's new beef ban law; three booked

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

In the first case registered under the new beef ban law in Maharashtra, three persons have been booked for allegedly slaughtering calves in Malegaon town of the district and search is on to trace them.

'Ill-informed': India rejects criticism in US religious freedom report

'Ill-informed': India rejects criticism in US religious freedom report

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the observation on India in the report is based on 'motivated inputs and biased views'.

SC orders security for survivor in Hapur lynching case

SC orders security for survivor in Hapur lynching case

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra also issued a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government on the plea filed by Samiuddin, who was allegedly brutally assaulted by the mob in the incident, seeking an independent Special Investigation Team probe into the incident and transfer of investigation and the subsequent trial outside the state.

Raj HC quashes cow smuggling case against Pehlu Khan

Raj HC quashes cow smuggling case against Pehlu Khan

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Pehlu Khan (55), his two sons and a few others were transporting cows when they were allegedly stopped and thrashed by a mob near Behror in Alwar district on April 1, 2017.

Dadri villagers banned from meeting, tension over new beef report

Dadri villagers banned from meeting, tension over new beef report

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

District Magistrate of Gautam Budh Nagar NP Singh has clamped Section 144 CrPC and issued prohibitory orders banning gathering of five or more persons in the district after Bishada villagers in Dadri announced panchayat for Monday and additional security personnel have been deployed in the village, officials said.

Karnataka to form panel to monitor hate speech as per SC order: Bommai

Karnataka to form panel to monitor hate speech as per SC order: Bommai

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

The chief minister said such speeches are on the rise across the country, especially on social media platforms.

BJP never said that beef cannot be eaten, says Modi's new minister

BJP never said that beef cannot be eaten, says Modi's new minister

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

bureaucrat-turned-politician Alphons Kannanthanam said that beef would continue to be consumed in Kerala.

Where have India's bulls gone?

Where have India's bulls gone?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

As male bovines today account for only 28 per cent of India's cattle, it clearly shows that it is the bulls and not the cows that are mostly being butchered. This makes it clear that cow slaughter is not a problem but the slaughter of male bovines is whose main utility today is in the value of their meat, says Murad Ali Baig.

'We want to pay respects to gau rakshaks who faced bullets'

'We want to pay respects to gau rakshaks who faced bullets'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

RSS ideologue and former BJP general secretary K N Govindacharya talks about commemorating the deaths of naga sadhus and sants who were killed in police firing on November 7, 1966.

Lynching and Some Harsh Truths

Lynching and Some Harsh Truths

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Would a Muslim or Christian or Dalit mob who lynched someone because their religious feelings were hurt be given State protection? asks Jyoti Punwani.

Tripura will not implement new cattle slaughter rules

Tripura will not implement new cattle slaughter rules

Rediff.com31 May 2017

"The new cattle trade and slaughter rules framed by the central government are against the interest of the people. We will not carry out the new rules," Tripura's Agriculture and Animal Resource Development Minister Aghore Debbarma said.

Bulandshahr main accused releases video; Bajrang Dal asks him to surrender

Bulandshahr main accused releases video; Bajrang Dal asks him to surrender

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

"When police were writing complaint as we had asked for, why would Bajrang Dal protest?" he says.

Amid cries of 'BMKJ', 'Jai Shri Ram', Assam gets cattle protection bill

Amid cries of 'BMKJ', 'Jai Shri Ram', Assam gets cattle protection bill

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The Assam assembly on Friday passed a bill to regulate the slaughter, consumption and transportation of cattle, notwithstanding the walkout staged by the opposition parties in protest against the government's refusal to forward the legislation to a select committee.

Modi in Mangalore: We need a Congress-free India

Modi in Mangalore: We need a Congress-free India

Rediff.com2 May 2013

From flattening Rahul Gandhi to ridiculing UPA's 'weak foreign policy', the charismatic Narendra Modi did not disappoint BJP supporters while addressing his much-anticipated rally at Mangalore.

'People of Lakshadweep are in panic'

'People of Lakshadweep are in panic'

Rediff.com25 May 2021

'The suppression is mounting and people may react.'

Yogi terms Bulandshahr violence as an 'accident', 3 cops transferred

Yogi terms Bulandshahr violence as an 'accident', 3 cops transferred

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Additional Director General Intelligence SB Shiradkar had Friday submitted a report on the violence.

After UP, Bihar seals 7 illegal slaughterhouses

After UP, Bihar seals 7 illegal slaughterhouses

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

Leader of opposition in Bihar assembly, Prem Kumar of the BJP, had raised the issue of illegal slaughterhouses in the assembly last week, demanding their closure and cancellation of licences.

Cattle sale ban: FM tries to allay fears; Meghalaya BJP leader quits

Cattle sale ban: FM tries to allay fears; Meghalaya BJP leader quits

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Jaitley insisted the new central notification will not interfere with state laws on slaughtering animals.

JNU warns students against 'beef, pork' food festival

JNU warns students against 'beef, pork' food festival

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

With the proposed 'beef and pork' food festival sparking protests from right-wing groups, Jawaharlal Nehru University authorities on Monday stepped in to prevent any further flaring of tempers, warning students against organising such an event. A circular that appeared in the campus on Monday warned students against the possession, consumption or cooking of beef on campus, pointing to the law that prohibits cow slaughter.

Kerala's UDF, LDF raise voice against NDA's move to impose beef ban

Kerala's UDF, LDF raise voice against NDA's move to impose beef ban

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

UDF, LDF raise voice against cow slaughter ban backed by BJP leadership.

SC seeks reply from 6 states on plea to ban cow vigilantes

SC seeks reply from 6 states on plea to ban cow vigilantes

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

The counsel claimed that the ground-level situation in these states was worrisome as the cow vigilante groups were resorting to violence there.

Bajrang Dal activists among 7 booked for 'attacking' Dalits

Bajrang Dal activists among 7 booked for 'attacking' Dalits

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

The alleged attack has come to light amid furore over the assault on Dalits in Gujarat's Una for allegedly skinning a cow.

Will the government revisit its cattle slaughter ban rule?

Will the government revisit its cattle slaughter ban rule?

Rediff.com30 May 2017

The environment ministry has received several representations on the recent ban on sale and purchase of cattle for slaughter from animal markets

India is a moral giant; no one can damage its image

India is a moral giant; no one can damage its image

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'India's reputation is not and cannot be dependent on the whimsical opinions of some obscure foreign advisory committee packed with Hindu-phobic acolytes,' declares Vivek Gumaste.

Indulge in cow smuggling and you'll be killed: Raj BJP MLA

Indulge in cow smuggling and you'll be killed: Raj BJP MLA

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Gyan Dev Ahuja said people resent cow smuggling and slaughter.

Ajmer blast case:Raj police arrest 5th accused

Ajmer blast case:Raj police arrest 5th accused

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

An anti-cow slaughter activist has been arrested from Gujarat by the Rajasthan Anti-Terrorist Squad for his alleged involvement in the 2007 Ajmer dargah blast in which three persons were killed. This is the fifth arrest in connection with the case. Mukesh Vasani, 42, who allegedly planted a bomb on the premises of the dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, was taken into custody from Godhra on Wednesday and produced in a court in Ajmer.

Centre wants UID for every cow in country to curb smuggling

Centre wants UID for every cow in country to curb smuggling

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

The UID number should have age, breed, sex, lactation, height, body, colour, horn type, tail switch and special marks details of the animal, the Centre said.

'Those who can't live without beef mustn't visit Haryana'

'Those who can't live without beef mustn't visit Haryana'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Vij had last year pitched for declaring cow as the national animal and launched an online poll on the issue.

Sena asks Centre to ban loudspeakers in all mosques

Sena asks Centre to ban loudspeakers in all mosques

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

An editorial in Sena mouthpiece Saamana said the issue is of noise pollution and environment protection. 'The Centre should promulgate an ordinance to stop loudspeakers on mosques to prevent noise pollution,' it said.

'Those insisting on eating beef want freedom to insult Hindus,' says RSS mouthpiece

'Those insisting on eating beef want freedom to insult Hindus,' says RSS mouthpiece

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Against the backdrop of Kerala House beef controversy, an article in Organiser has said those insisting on eating cow meat wanted the "freedom to insult Hindus".

MAPPED: Spread of cow vigilantism across the nation

MAPPED: Spread of cow vigilantism across the nation

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Rediff.com compiles a list of recent incidents where some people, mainly belonging to the upper castes, took the law into their hands to punish those who allegedly slaughtered or transported cows.

Infographic: How non-veg India affects cattle numbers

Infographic: How non-veg India affects cattle numbers

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Check out the 2012 cattle livestock census figures which show that cattle population in India has declined drastically.

Dadri beef row: HC stays arrest of Akhlaq's family

Dadri beef row: HC stays arrest of Akhlaq's family

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

In a big relief to the family of Mohammed Akhlaq, who was lynched to death by a violent mob over suspicion of consuming beef in the Bisada village near Dadri in Noida last year, the Allahabad high court on Friday stayed their arrest in connection with the case.

'Forcible vegetarianism will do no good': States may move court against ban

'Forcible vegetarianism will do no good': States may move court against ban

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Kerala, West Bengal, Puducherry slam the government's decision to ban sale and purchase of cattle from animal markets for slaughter; meat traders fear spike in cow vigilantism.

The Dadri incident is a chilling turning point in our politics

The Dadri incident is a chilling turning point in our politics

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

'The reason I call Dadri a landmark turning point in our politics is the relatively muted response of the self-styled secular forces.' 'Top leaders of the Congress haven't even taken a padyatra to the village, just a 40 minute drive from Delhi. Lalu, Nitish, Mamata, all claimants to the secular vote, are afraid of messing with an issue involving the cow.' 'Holiness of the cow has now become as multi-partisan an issue as hostility to Pakistan,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Alarming erosion of fundamental rights in India: UN

Alarming erosion of fundamental rights in India: UN

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

"India risks becoming one of the world's main generators of instability, atrocities and violence because of the massive scale and gravity of the violations and abuses targeting mainly religious and other minorities such as Muslims, Christians, Sikhs and others. It is not just individual or local, it is systematic and a reflection of religious nationalism," he said.