News for 'cow slaughter'

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.

'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".

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.

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.

All that bull about the beef ban

All that bull about the beef ban

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Me: Cow slaughter? Do you know cows have not been slaughtered in Maharashtra? Vegetarian: What are you saying?!! Me: Yes, only bulls, bullocks and oxen were slaughtered, the cow has not been slaughtered in Maharashtra since 1976.

Azad writes to Modi, asks why govt has failed to rein in those who polarise

Azad writes to Modi, asks why govt has failed to rein in those who "polarise"

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

Congress on Sunday expressed surprise over the Modi government's "inability" to rein in affiliates of Sangh Parivar "brewing communal hatred and mistrust" for electoral gains.

Telangana BJP MLA booked for supporting Una Dalit attack

Telangana BJP MLA booked for supporting Una Dalit attack

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

A case has been registered in Hyderabad against Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Raja Singh for his remarks which allegedly defended the attacks on Dalits in Gujarat's Una and supported the cow vigilantes involved.

3 days after Bulandshahr cop's killing, Yogi meets his family

3 days after Bulandshahr cop's killing, Yogi meets his family

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

Following the gruesome incident, Adityanath had announced a compensation of Rs 40 lakh for Singh's wife, Rs 10 lakh for his parents and a government job for a member of his family.

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.

In the name of the cow: What motivates gau rakshaks?

In the name of the cow: What motivates gau rakshaks?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

'It's not only holy reverence that drives them to such vigilantism -- there is adventure too.' 'Some of the younger gau rakshaks enjoy the thrill of the chase: Stopping vehicles, wielding weapons, badgering passengers and then gloating.'

Madras HC stays ban on sale of cattle for slaughter

Madras HC stays ban on sale of cattle for slaughter

Rediff.com30 May 2017

In its interim order, a Madurai bench directed the Centre to file counter in 4 weeks.

Gujarat: Dalits refuse to dispose of dead cattle

Gujarat: Dalits refuse to dispose of dead cattle

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

The decision to stay away from the work by the community members has left the administration harried

Where was the sample sent; who received it? Akhilesh on Dadri report

Where was the sample sent; who received it? Akhilesh on Dadri report

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

"Where was the sample sent, who received it? There was nothing objectionable in his house. Every eye is on this matter. Everyone wants that the victim's family should get justice as murder had taken place.

Do Muslims have a future under a BJP government?

Do Muslims have a future under a BJP government?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Banning beef (and not cow) slaughter, not renewing education quota for Muslims. What next from the Devendra Fadnavis government in Maharashtra, a ban on azaan, asks Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Hindu organisation opposes quota for Marathas, Muslims in Maharashtra

Hindu organisation opposes quota for Marathas, Muslims in Maharashtra

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

A right wing organisation on opposed the reservation for Marathas and Muslims approved by the Maharashtra Cabinet.

Allow Nuh Hindus to keep arms: Demand at mahapanchayat

Allow Nuh Hindus to keep arms: Demand at mahapanchayat

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

At the 'Sarva Jatiye Mahapanchayat', participants from Palwal, Gurugram and other nearby places took part, and it was decided that the yatra will resume from Nalhar in Nuh and then pass through Firozpur Jhirka's Jhir and Singar temples in the district.

'We are only saying don't eat what we consider sacred'

'We are only saying don't eat what we consider sacred'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

'Muslims and Christians should understand that the cow is sacred to us. It is not good for health. They should eat something else.'

Ajmer dargah head asks Muslims to stop eating beef

Ajmer dargah head asks Muslims to stop eating beef

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

The spiritual head urged the government to legislate a special law and ban illegal slaughterhouses across the country.

Muslims will mop floor for BJP after Rampur bypolls, says Azam Khan

Muslims will mop floor for BJP after Rampur bypolls, says Azam Khan

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

In a jibe against people leaving his side and joining the ruling party, senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan has said that after the declaration of the results of the Rampur assembly bypolls, the Muslim community will mop the floor for the Bharatiya Janata Party.

'Amit Shah's assurance on Lakshadweep has given me confidence'

'Amit Shah's assurance on Lakshadweep has given me confidence'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'The home minister of India has given his assurance to the MP of Lakshadweep.'

Rahul meets family of man lynched over beef rumours

Rahul meets family of man lynched over beef rumours

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

"Congress VP Rahul Gandhi in Dadri meeting Mohammad Ikhlaq's family," the party Twitter handle INC India said.

Vasundhara has gained weight, let her rest: Sharad Yadav

Vasundhara has gained weight, let her rest: Sharad Yadav

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

However, Yadav clarified later that his comment was meant to be a joke.

Teaching of Bhagavad Gita to be introduced in schools: Khattar

Teaching of Bhagavad Gita to be introduced in schools: Khattar

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday said that government will introduce teaching of Bhagavad Gita in schools across the state from coming academic session.

Export of buffalo meat to Russia commences

Export of buffalo meat to Russia commences

Rediff.com10 May 2015

The export of buffalo meat from India to Russia has commenced while the shipment of milk products is expected to begin soon.

The Battles Over Recipes

The Battles Over Recipes

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Who owns a recipe, and should one fight over its origins?

Religious freedom in India under threat, says US report in yearend update

Religious freedom in India under threat, says US report in yearend update

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Religious freedom and related human rights in India are under ongoing threat, the US Commission for International Religious Freedom alleged on Tuesday in an unusual year-end update of the status of its assessment of religious freedom in the country.

Days after PM called them 'fake', Haryana to issue ID cards to gau rakshaks

Days after PM called them 'fake', Haryana to issue ID cards to gau rakshaks

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Haryana government's 'Gau Sewa Ayog' said the step will prevent unscrupulous elements from extorting money and harassing people in the name of cow protection.

Youth Congress suspends 3 members for slaughtering calf in public

Youth Congress suspends 3 members for slaughtering calf in public

Rediff.com29 May 2017

The action came a day after party vice president Rahul Gandhi condemned the public slaughter of the animal.

Govt to set up labs at ports to check illegal cow meat export

Govt to set up labs at ports to check illegal cow meat export

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Testing labs will be established at ports to check illegal export of cow meat, the government announced today in the midst of a raging controversy over the Dadri killing of a man over rumours of eating beef.

Dadri lynching: Police begin probe against Akhlaq's family

Dadri lynching: Police begin probe against Akhlaq's family

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Police on Tuesday began probe into the complaint against the family of Dadri lynch victim

First arrests made in Maharashtra after beef ban

First arrests made in Maharashtra after beef ban

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

In the first case registered under the beef ban law in Maharashtra, two persons have been arrested by police in Malegoan for allegedly slaughtering calves.

Man thrashed by suspected cow vigilantes, dies in Ahmedabad

Man thrashed by suspected cow vigilantes, dies in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

Mohammad Ayyub Mev was admitted to V S Hospital after he was thrashed by unidentified persons on S G Highway on the night of September 13.

Necessary to preserve cow, its progeny: Maharashtra govt on beef ban

Necessary to preserve cow, its progeny: Maharashtra govt on beef ban

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Justifying its controversial ban on slaughter of cows, bulls and bullocks, Maharashtra government said there is a need to protect and preserve these animals as the state's economy is still predominantly agricultural.

Maharashtra beef ban: Police now wants photo IDs for cows

Maharashtra beef ban: Police now wants photo IDs for cows

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Police in Malegaon, Maharashtra have asked the cattle owners to provide photographs of their cattle along with details on them in view of the new law that bans beef trade in the state.

Why Nagori bull calves are suddenly so precious

Why Nagori bull calves are suddenly so precious

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

The precautions are being proposed to ensure that other cattle varieties are not exported or transported outside the state as Nagori cattle