PETA: News
06 Nov 2024
Arunachal PradeshArunachal musician charged for killing chicken, drinking blood on stage
Arunachal Pradesh musician Kon Waii Son has been booked for animal cruelty after a controversial act during a live performance in Itanagar.
14 Oct 2024
Jacqueline FernandezJacqueline Fernandez crowned PETA India's 'Most Beautiful Vegetarian Celebrity'
Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez has been conferred with the title of Most Beautiful Vegetarian Celebrity by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), India.
14 Oct 2024
Bigg Boss'BB18': Gadhraj, the donkey, gets evicted after PETA's intervention
The 18th season of the popular reality show Bigg Boss, which premiered on October 6, took an unexpected turn when a donkey named Gadhraj was introduced as the 19th contestant.
09 Oct 2024
Bigg Boss'Surrender the Bigg Boss donkey': PETA writes to Salman Khan
The 18th season of the popular reality show Bigg Boss—which premiered on Sunday—introduced a new twist by including a non-human contestant—a donkey named Gadhraj.
11 Sep 2024
LEGOWhy PETA crashed Pharrell Williams's TIFF event
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) premiere of Pharrell Williams's Lego animated biopic, Piece by Piece, was disrupted by a protest staged by an activist from the animal rights organization PETA.
25 Jul 2024
Brad PittPETA challenges Brad Pitt's cashmere brand over 'responsibly sourced' claims
Brad Pitt's luxury clothing company, God's True Cashmere (GTC), is facing criticism from the animal rights organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
29 Feb 2024
Animal RightsHollywood's A-list animal advocates revealed
In the world of Hollywood, where fame and fortune often take center stage, there exists a group of celebrities whose compassion extends beyond the red carpet to the animal kingdom.
27 Feb 2024
BollywoodMeet Bollywood's passionate animal lovers
Pets hold a special place in our lives, bringing joy and companionship. Bollywood stars warmly include their pets as cherished family members, whether they are vacationing or celebrating.
30 Jan 2024
Akasa AirBengaluru man recounts 'horrible pet travel' on Akasa Air flight
A Bengaluru man has shared his troubling experience during a recent Akasa Air flight from Ahmedabad to the Karnataka capital along with his pet dog.
11 Dec 2023
ApplePETA crowns Apple as 2023 Company of the Year
Apple has been named 2023 Company of the Year by the animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), for ditching leather in their products.
20 Aug 2023
PETA IndiaHomeless Animals Day: Give strays the love they need
August 20 marks International Homeless Animals Day which aims to raise awareness about neutering domestic animals and pets that are abandoned every year.
17 Mar 2023
Bollywood5 charitable organizations that John Abraham supports
Bollywood actor John Abraham has delivered several hit films in his career, after his debut movie, Jism. Released in 2003, it paved way for Abraham as a model-turned-actor.
27 Feb 2023
RihannaPETA urges Rihanna to stop wearing real fur
Pop star Rihanna is making headlines again, and this time, it is for wearing a full-length coat that appears to be made of real fur while grabbing dinner recently.
18 Oct 2022
NoidaNoida: Stray dog attacks 7-month-old; baby succumbs to injuries
A seven-month-old baby died at a private hospital in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday after being mauled by a stray dog inside a housing society.
04 Aug 2022
CelebrityRanveer Singh to pose nude for PETA India campaign?
Days after Ranveer Singh kicked off a storm by posing nude, the star might be donning his birthday suit once again.
23 Dec 2020
John AbrahamQuikr has ended animal sales and pet trading: PETA India
Animal rights body PETA India on Wednesday claimed that e-retailer Quikr has ended "animal sale" on its portal and taken down "pet trading" advertisements after the NGO appealed to it and also mounted pressure.
18 Dec 2020
Narendra ModiSonu Sood, Shraddha Kapoor named 'Hottest Vegetarians' by PETA
Bollywood actors Sonu Sood and Shraddha Kapoor have been named the hottest vegetarian celebrities for 2020 by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) India.
17 Jan 2019
#MeTooPETA's advertisement on toxic masculinity is vulgar, weird and unnecessary
Dear PETA, we get it. The pressure to stay relevant in the woke-era is enormous. One has to constantly brainstorm ideas to cater to new consumers, who have an opinion, are unabashed about their beliefs and don't think twice before calling a spade, spade.
03 Dec 2018
IndiaPETA India slams Priyanka, Nick for using animals at wedding
Amid the heartwarming messages and posts for the newly-wed couple, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India decided to be a little "different" from the crowd.
05 Nov 2018
MaharashtraRahul Gandhi, Harsh Vardhan spar over killing of tigress, Avni
Hitting back at Rahul Gandhi for slamming Centre over the killing of tigress Avni (T-1), Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan said that no previous government has worked with the kind of "depth and seriousness" this dispensation has.
25 Aug 2018
JaipurJaipur: Man has unnatural sex with female stray dog, booked
A man was booked in Jaipur on Friday for having unnatural sex with a female stray dog, police said.
18 Aug 2018
IndiaMumbai: Two monkeys, being forced to beg, rescued
In India, animals are used for various purposes - from transporting goods, entertaining us to even begging.
12 Jul 2018
IndiaPETA moves court seeking ban on elephant 'joyrides' in Rajasthan
People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India has filed a petition before Rajasthan High Court seeking an end to the elephant joyrides at Amer Fort and Hathi Gaon (Elephant village) in Jaipur.
08 Jul 2018
Delhi PoliceDelhi Police rescues four malnourished, tortured horses used for weddings
The Delhi police rescued four malnourished horses, which are used for weddings, recently from different areas, after PETA India lodged a complaint.
30 Jun 2018
MumbaiMumbai: 55-year-old dies after wasps sting him 100 times
When Pankaj Shah left for his walk around 9:45AM on Wednesday, little could he imagine it would be his last.
31 May 2018
IndiaSinger Zubeen Garg to receive PETA's 'Hero to Animals Award'
Singer Zubeen Garg would be awarded the "Hero to Animals Award" from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India for his recent appeal to end animal sacrifice at the Kamakhya Temple in Assam.
13 Feb 2018
KarnatakaSC refuses interim stay on Karnataka's Kambala buffalo race
Kambala, Karnataka's buffalo-racing sport, will continue for now as the SC refused to order an interim stay on it.
25 Jan 2018
DNAMonkeys successfully cloned for first time: Are humans next?
In a historical breakthrough, Chinese scientists successfully cloned monkeys using the same technique as Dolly the sheep -first mammal cloned from an adult cell- in 1996.
11 Sep 2017
MumbaiMumbai: Housing society watchman arrested for sexually abusing dog thrice
Mumbai Police has arrested 41-year-old security-guard Ram Naresh Mishra for sexually assaulting a stray female dog thrice in a housing complex near Chembur Naka.
12 Jul 2017
IndiaDecapitation, electrocution and more: NGT bans glass-coated manjha over dangers
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has banned 'manjha' (kite string) made from nylon or other non-biodegradable material considering the risks they pose to humans and animals as well as the environment.
04 Jul 2017
Health & WellnessPETA: Meat interrupts your sex life
PETA is now hitting people where it hurts the most. In its latest billboard campaign, in the meat districts of America, the message is loud and clear. If you want more mileage on your love machine, go vegan or face the consequences.
14 Jan 2017
VietnamPETA buys share in Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessey
Animal rights activist group PETA has bought shares in French luxury goods company Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessey (LVMH) in a bid to stop it from selling exotic animal skin products.
18 Sep 2015
IndiaBan on animal testing for soaps, detergents
The environment ministry decided to forbid all animal testing of "soaps and detergents".
6 Jun 2015
Madhya PradeshPETA praises Chauhan for his ‘progressive stand’
While Chauhan may be under fire for shutting down the proposal to reintroduce eggs in midday meals in his state, the PETA is all praises for his 'healthy' decision.
