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'Self-approval, self-policing': Anjana Aggarwal tears into govt's draft rules on animal testing
India | Nov 03, 2026, 12:14 AM ISTDr Anjana Aggarwal, Scientist and Research Policy Advisor at PETA India, has raised concerns over Centre's draft rules on animal experimentation and urged the government to reconsider them.
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'Animals have no voice, but we do': Ambika Shukla's fierce warning on proposed lab testing rules
India | Nov 01, 2026, 08:00 AM ISTAnimal rights activist Ambika Shukla questions the reliability of animal testing, arguing that biological differences and distress can compromise research outcomes. In an interview with India TV, she also advocated alternatives such as AI, stem-cell research and computer simulations.
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India could become 'dumping ground for research' under new animal testing rules, says Gauri Maulekhi
India | Oct 31, 2026, 08:47 PM ISTAnimal welfare activist Gauri Maulekhi warns that India's proposed animal research rules could weaken lab oversight, allow repeated testing and reduce pain safeguards. She also flags the sourcing of animals from streets and markets, urging public objections before November 5.
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PETA India opposes draft changes to animal experiment rules, warns of increased cruelty
India | Oct 26, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTPETA said that any changes to the regulations governing experiments on animals will lead to an increase in cruelty towards them. It is worth noting that the government intends to amend these regulations, and a draft to this effect has already been released.
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Viral video shows buffalo forced to drink alcohol in Haryana during Holi celebrations; FIR lodged
Haryana | Mar 06, 2026, 09:39 PM ISTLocal residents expressed outrage at the incident, calling it a shocking violation of animal rights and a cruel misuse of festive celebrations. The action came after a video of the incident went viral across social media platforms.
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PETA responds to viral video of woman using live ants as phone case decoration | WATCH
Trending | Aug 10, 2024, 01:17 PM ISTWoman sparks outrage after using live ants as phone case decoration. Viral video leads to PETA intervention and widespread criticism for the cruel and unusual trend.
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Jackie Shroff named 'The Most Beautiful Vegetarian Celebrity' of 2023 by PETA India
Entertainment | Dec 20, 2023, 03:14 PM ISTThe People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India has awarded Jackie Shroff with the title of 'Most Beautiful Vegetarian Celebrity' of 2023. The 66-year-old actor left behind John Abraham and Anushka Sharma to win the title.
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PETA urges women to go on sex strike to 'save the world' & men have epic reactions, see funny memes
Trending | Sep 27, 2022, 01:04 PM ISTPETA had urged women to go on a sex strike. Well, a sex strike may or may not save the world but it definitely caught the attention of the world!
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John Abraham, ex-PETA India Person of the Year, asks ticket sales of animal circus to cease
Celebrities | May 13, 2022, 11:26 AM ISTJohn Abraham writes, "When animals are used as entertainment props, these sentient beings are deprived of the lives they were meant to live, and they often endure needless pain and suffering, confined to inadequate housing and forced to perform frightening, confusing tricks under threat of physical punishment."
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Sonakshi Sinha campaigns for PETA against leather
Celebrities | Apr 27, 2022, 01:18 PM ISTFor the campaign, Sonkashi Sinha is seen holding a bag that's dripping with "blood", she calls attention to the more than 1.4 billion cows, dogs, cats, sheep, and goats and millions of other animals who are slaughtered for leather each year.
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Pawan Kalyan fans celebrate Bheemla Nayak's success by sacrificing goat, PETA India raps them
Regional Cinema | Mar 05, 2022, 11:14 AM ISTAfter learning that a group of young men allegedly sacrificed a goat to celebrate the release of Bheemla Nayak, PETA India worked with senior police officials in Chittoor district to register a first information report (FIR).
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Alia Bhatt becomes PETA India's 2021 Person of the Year
Celebrities | Dec 27, 2021, 08:40 PM ISTAlia Bhatt is known to advocate support for cats and dogs and often uses her voice to call for stronger animal protection laws. The actress has also starred in a pro-adoption People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India campaign to help felines and canines.
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Jacqueline Fernandez gives angora the cold shoulder in PETA India campaign
Celebrities | Sep 23, 2021, 10:15 PM ISTJacqueline Fernandez, who was seen most recently in the horror comedy 'Bhoot Police', stars in a brand-new People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India campaign that asks everyone to turn their backs on cruelty to rabbits.
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11-yr-old boy dies of bird flu; PETA holds meat industry responsible for spread of zoonotic diseases
India | Aug 06, 2021, 10:01 PM ISTIn an official statement, PETA India said the lives of not only chickens, but of children can also be lost due to zoonotic diseases, while reiterating that vegetarian diets must be fully embraced.
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Sunny Leone, PETA India to donate 10,000 meals to Delhi migrant workers
Celebrities | May 06, 2021, 11:20 AM ISTSunny Leone has joined hands with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) to feed 10,000 migrant workers in the city.
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John Abraham, Madhuri Dixit, Sunny Leone join PETA 20th anniversary celebration
Celebrities | Mar 08, 2021, 03:21 PM ISTBollywood stars John Abraham, Madhuri Dixit, Shilpa Shetty and Sunny Leone joined People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India for its 20th anniversary. A virtual party was organized and awards were given to those who have been championing animal rights.
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Sonu Sood, Shraddha Kapoor named Hottest Vegetarians of 2020 by PETA India
Celebrities | Dec 17, 2020, 07:12 PM IST"Sonu Sood and Shraddha Kapoor are helping to change the world every time they sit down to eat," says PETA India Director of Celebrity and Public Relations Sachin Bangera.
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John Abraham: Living in harmony with birds, animals makes us better humans
Celebrities | Dec 08, 2020, 08:11 PM ISTActor John Abraham says living in harmony with birds and animals makes people better human beings.
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PETA moves Delhi High Court for rules to end animal cruelty
India | Aug 10, 2020, 02:32 PM ISTPeople for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) on Monday moved the Delhi High Court to seek directions to the central government to prohibit inhumane animal husbandry procedures and cruel methods used to euthanise animals.
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PETA offers reward for info on 'jallikattu' bull's death
India | Jun 13, 2020, 07:05 PM ISTThe People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India has announced a cash reward of Rs 50,000 to anyone providing information about the person who tortured a prized 'jallikattu' bull to its death at Krishnagiri district in Tamil Nadu.