Mattu Pongal 2026: Date, Significance & Celebration
Mattu Pongal, the third day of the Pongal festival, falls on January 15, 2026. This South Indian harvest festival honors cattle with rituals and gratitude.
Mattu Pongal, the third day of the Pongal festival, falls on January 15, 2026. This South Indian harvest festival honors cattle with rituals and gratitude.
A wanted cattle smuggler was injured and arrested with two key associates after an early morning encounter with police in Kaushambi district. Police recovered weapons and cash from the gang.
Veterinary experts from GADVASU issue crucial winter advisory for dairy animals in Ludhiana, emphasizing shelter, nutrition, and health measures to prevent milk yield drops.
Punjab govt hosts the traditional Ghora Mandi cattle & horse fair in Muktsar on Maghi. Featuring prized breeds & veterinary care, it boosts rural economy. Discover Punjab's agrarian soul.
Prayagraj launches 24x7 monitoring to create a zero-animal zone for Magh Mela. Shelters for small animals, cattle pounds for large ones. Read details on this unprecedented move.
Veterinary scientists warn that heat-resistant aflatoxins in milk pose a severe cancer risk. Learn why boiling fails and what new solutions are being developed to safeguard India's dairy.
Azamgarh police clashed with cattle thieves in two separate encounters at Tarwan and Devgaon, injuring and detaining three smugglers. Read the full details of the operation and recoveries.
Maharaja Sayajirao University in Vadodara welcomed a high-level French delegation to explore deeper Indo-French academic and scientific collaboration, including joint research and student mobility.
Pappu Ansari was allegedly lynched by villagers in Godda's Podaiyahat area. Police have formed an SIT. Get the latest details on this shocking incident.
Vittal police arrested Zulfhan Malik for stealing four cattle in Bantwal. Separately, Lokayukta arrested a fisheries supervisor for demanding a Rs 10,000 bribe. Read the full details.
Pappu Ansari, a cattle transporter, was beaten to death by a mob. Family claims he was targeted for his faith, while police investigate. Read the full report.
A 23-year-old man was arrested in Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada for stealing four cattle. Police recovered all animals and are investigating further. Read the full story.
EAM S Jaishankar met French President Emmanuel Macron, conveying PM Modi's greetings. The leaders discussed global shifts and the robust India-France Strategic Partnership. Read more.
Azamgarh police arrested a goshala caretaker and a van owner for a cattle theft attempt on Jan 4. The caretaker confessed to working with smuggling gangs. Read the full investigation details.
Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures fell sharply as meatpackers face losses of over $255 per head. The decline follows record prices and tight supply. Discover the market dynamics and new US dietary guidelines.
EAM S. Jaishankar meets France's Jean-Noël Barrot, highlighting close strategic consultations during global uncertainty. Key discussions on Indo-Pacific, defence, and tech.
RPF study reveals a drop in stone pelting and human casualties in Trichy division, but cattle run over cases surge. Key vulnerable stretches and times identified. Read for details.
Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures surged to their highest since October on strong cash prices and tight US supplies. The US continues to block Mexican cattle imports due to screwworm fears, pressuring meatpacker margins. Get the full analysis.
Two meat suppliers were allegedly assaulted in West Delhi's Janakpuri by a group suspecting them of cattle smuggling. Police investigation reveals details of the incident and the victims' legitimate business.
Two meat suppliers were allegedly assaulted by a mob in Delhi's Janakpuri on Tuesday after being mistaken for cattle smugglers. Police investigation reveals details of the incident and ongoing legal action. Read the full report.
PETA India urges Supreme Court to reject cruel stray animal warehousing, advocates for humane Animal Birth Control Rules 2023. Read their expert roadmap for coexistence.
Timely alert by locals and village head prevented cattle theft in Azamgarh. Police seized the smugglers' van and rescued four cows. Officials found 90 cattle at the gaushala with minimal security. Read more.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar embarks on a six-day official visit to France and Luxembourg from Jan 4-10. The trip aims to strengthen bilateral ties, discuss the strategic partnership, and address global issues.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar embarks on a key visit to France and Luxembourg from February 20-22. The trip aims to strengthen bilateral strategic partnerships and discuss global issues. Read for details on his agenda.
Despite a Rs 300 crore renovation, Gaya railway station, home to the Vande Bharat Express, struggles with stray animals and garbage, raising safety and hygiene concerns. Read more.
Following Supreme Court directives, Maharashtra orders a 24x7 crackdown to clear stray cattle from highways, set up patrols, and boost emergency response to prevent accidents.
A healthy female Sahiwal calf born via embryo transfer marks a milestone for BHU's indigenous cattle conservation project under RKVY. Read about the genetic progress.
PETA India urges PMO to reject life confinement for stray dogs, highlighting dairy industry's role in cattle abandonment. Read their detailed proposal.
Three men attempted to extort money from a cattle owner in Mulki's Angaragudde, assaulting his father. Two accused detained, one absconding. Police confirm communal harmony intact.
Tensions erupted in Assam's Dibrugarh as a community night patrol against cattle rustling clashed with police, leading to blank rounds being fired. Locals allege police inaction. Read the full details.