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Mira Road Bakrid row: Is animal sacrifice inside a housing society legal?

In a surprising turn of events on Mira Road, a conflict sparked over the presence of goats brought into a housing society for Bakrid festivities, resulting in public demonstrations and police involvement. While the right to religious sacrifice is safeguarded by law, municipal regulations strictly prohibit the act within residential properties.

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Why goats in Mumbai’s Mira Road housing society sparked standoff ahead of Bakrid

A dispute over housing goats for Bakrid rituals inside a Mira Road housing society escalated into protests and a bizarre pig-carrying incident. Objections arose over animal sacrifice within residential premises, leading to a standoff. Police intervened, and goats were eventually relocated to a designated municipal site, restoring order.

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What makes INS Kolkata formidable? The warship that foiled a piracy threat in the Indian Ocean

Inside INS Kolkata, the Indian Navy warship that foiled a piracy threat in the Indian OceanThe Indian Navy on Wednesday successfully foiled a suspected piracy attempt near merchant vessel MV Mashallah 1 in the Western Indian Ocean, once again putting spotlight on India’s growing maritime surveillance and rapid response capabilities in one of the world’s

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Poor nighttime cooling disrupts sleep & increases risk of heat stroke: Expert

Mumbai is witnessing an alarming increase in sultry nights, with numbers more than doubling since the recent past. This phenomenon, heightened by urban heat island effects and lingering humidity after the monsoon, threatens public health by interfering with essential sleep and recovery processes.

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Indian Railways approves first indigenous hydrogen train on Jind-Sonipat route

In a step towards green and sustainable transportation, Indian Railways has approved the introduction of a 10-car Hydrogen Fuel Cell-based trainset on the Jind-Sonipat section of Northern Railway.

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Central Consumer Protection Authority cracks down on online sale of hazardous chemicals, explosive substances

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, has initiated regulatory action against the “unauthorized online sale and advertisement of hazardous chemicals, explosive substances, and related precursors on digital platforms” to strengthen consumer safety, public security and responsible e-commerce practices.

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Trump’s Board of Peace has ‘zero’ funds despite billion-dollar pledges: Report

Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, established to aid Gaza’s reconstruction, has received zero dollars in its official fund despite billions pledged by member nations. Donations are reportedly being directed to a JPMorgan account lacking independent transparency requirements, impacting plans for a US-backed Palestinian administration.

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