Adopting an animal does not mean ownership or private access. It is a symbolic, impactful act where an individual, family or organisation sponsors the annual upkeep of an animal.

The incident took place during a victory procession of newly elected councillors and party workers in Pune.

India has rejected what it called “misleading propaganda” in sections of the Bangladeshi media over a protest held in front of the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi against the killing of a Hindu man.