India Drops Jiu-Jitsu from Asian Games Contingent
India will not send a jiu-jitsu team to the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Key factors include governance issues, low medal prospects, and failure to meet new govt criteria. Full details inside.
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Elephant Herd Spotted Near Belagavi, Forest Dept Issues Alert
Forest department issues urgent warning for villages along Khanapur-Belagavi border after wild elephant herd sighting. Residents advised to stay cautious, avoid forest areas. Read safety guidelines.
KPCC's Lakshmana Seeks Timely Aid for Mysuru Farmers
KPCC spokesperson Lakshmana met Mysuru DC, urging timely compensation for farmers facing crop loss from elephants & wildlife. Read the full story on the critical issue.
Where to See Wild Elephants in India This January
Plan your winter safari to witness majestic wild Asian elephants. Discover the top 5 Indian forests, including Nagarhole and Kaziranga, for unforgettable elephant sightings in January 2026.
Man killed in wild elephant attack in Karnataka
A 61-year-old man was trampled to death by a wild elephant in Karnataka's Hassan district. The incident highlights the growing human-elephant conflict in the region. Read more.
Indian Women's Hockey Team Concludes 2025 with Strong Continental Show
The Indian women's hockey team capped off 2025 with impressive continental performances, securing silver at the Asian Champions Trophy and a dominant Asian Games gold, renewing their resolve for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics.
Forest staffer, civilian killed in Assam elephant attack
A forester and a civilian were killed in a wild elephant attack near the India-Bhutan border in Assam. The incident underscores the urgent need for a long-term plan to manage human-elephant conflict in the region.
Former IBM Chairman & CEO Louis Gerstner Passes Away at 83
Louis Gerstner, the former IBM CEO credited with saving the tech giant from collapse in the 1990s, has died at 83. Read about his legacy and impact.
Elephant Herd Destroys Arecanut, Coffee Plants in Kodagu
A herd of wild elephants wreaked havoc on Pollibetta Road in Siddapur, Kodagu, destroying lakhs worth of crops. The increasing menace threatens coffee harvest and worker safety. Read more.
Wild Elephants Leave Sikharchandi, Picnic Spot Reopens
After a five-day disruption, Bhubaneswar's Sikharchandi picnic spot reopens as two wild tuskers return to Bharatpur forest. Forest officials used smart, non-forceful tactics to guide them back. Read how they did it.
Elephants raid Raigarh paddy centres, villagers guard all night
Villagers in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district spend nights guarding paddy from wild elephants that raid govt centres, damaging over 70 bags in 10 days. Read how they are coping.
Ankita Bhakat eyes Asian Games medal after 2025 Korean training
Indian archer Ankita Bhakat, after a transformative 2025 in Korea, aims for an Asian Games medal in 2026. She discusses her Olympic heartbreak, technical overhaul, and victories over Olympic medallists.
100+ Elephants Herded Back to Karnataka from Krishnagiri
A herd of 100+ wild elephants was successfully driven back to Karnataka from Tamil Nadu's Hosur forest by 30 officials after causing crop damage. Read the full story of the multi-day operation.
Wild Boar Attack Kills Child in MP's Vidisha
A 7-year-old tribal girl died after a wild boar attack near her home in Vidisha district. The tragic incident highlights human-wildlife conflict in forest-fringe areas. Read the full report.
Animals That Get Drunk in the Wild: 3 Examples
Humans aren't alone in enjoying alcohol. Discover three wild animals, including Vervet monkeys and fruit flies, known to consume fermented foods and their fascinating behaviours. Read more.
Dhakshineswar Suresh Gets Bengaluru Open Wild Card
India's rising tennis star Dhruv Dhakshineswar Suresh earns a wild card for the Bengaluru Open 2026 ATP Challenger. Discover his journey and what this means for Indian tennis.
Leopard sighting in Thane's Pokhran 2 prompts vigil
Residents of Thane's Pokhran 2 reported a leopard inside a closed factory near Bethany Hospital. Forest officials have deployed camera traps and increased vigilance. Read for safety protocols.
Wild Target O'Reilly to Fix Centre Issues: NHL Rumours
After the Quinn Hughes trade, NHL rumours link Minnesota Wild to veteran centre Ryan O'Reilly. Can he be the missing piece for a Stanley Cup run? Read the latest updates.
Global Christmas 2025: Photos from Kenya to Assam
From candlelit vigils in Nairobi to tributes in Assam, see how the world marked Christmas Eve 2025. Explore powerful images of faith, art, and conflict. View the gallery now.
Elephant enters Bengaluru school, forest officials intervene
A wild elephant caused panic after entering a school in Bengaluru. Faculty alerted forest officials who successfully drove the animal back to safety. Read the full story.
CRPF jawan injured in leopard attack at Anantnag camp
A CRPF head constable was attacked by a leopard inside a paramilitary camp in Anantnag, south Kashmir. The incident highlights a worrying rise in wild animal encounters in the region. Read the full report.
Railway staff felicitated for ensuring safe elephant passage
Chakradharpur railway division officials were honoured by WTI for halting multiple trains to allow a herd of 22 elephants safe crossing near the Jharkhand-Odisha border. Read about this commendable conservation effort.
Elephant raids crops in Erode, farmers use firecrackers
A wild elephant entered farms in Mavanatham village, Erode, damaging ragi crops. Farmers chased it away using firecrackers after forest staff delay. They demand a permanent solution.
Assam's Elephant-Train Collision Crisis: 8 Killed, Solutions Stalled
After 8 elephants died in a train collision in Hojai, Assam, railway authorities struggle to identify new elephant corridors. Learn about the stalled 2024 plans for underpasses and the tech saving lives.
Nepal Elephants Damage Fence, Enter Pilibhit Fields
A herd of wild elephants from Nepal breached a 40-meter fence near Pilibhit's Mahof range, destroying wheat crops. Farmers demand compensation and safety measures. Read more.
8 Elephants Killed in Assam Train Collision
A tragic train collision kills eight elephants in Assam's Hojai district, raising urgent questions about railway safety in elephant corridors. Read more on the government's response.
Over 70 Elephants Near Hosur Villages, Forest Dept on Alert
Krishnagiri forest department issues alert for 20+ villages as 70+ elephants camp near Hosur. Officials deployed to drive herds back. Farmers warned of crop damage risk.
New Wild Sponge Gourd Variety Found in Odisha
An ICAR-NBPGR scientist discovers Luffa aegyptiaca var. alba, a new wild sponge gourd with white seeds in Odisha. This find could boost crop genetics and disease resistance. Read more.
Ramgarh uses red chilli to deter elephants after fatal attacks
Ramgarh administration urges villagers to burn red chilli to repel elephants after six trampling deaths. Quick Response Teams and village vigilantes are on high alert.
Wild Elephant Strays in Ayyankunnu, Section 144 Imposed
Kannur Collector Arun K Vijayan bans public gatherings in parts of Ayyankunnu panchayat after a wild elephant damages property. Forest officials work to drive it back. Read for details.
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