Mumbaikars woke up to unexpected rain on the first morning of 2026, breaking the usual humid winter pattern. Residents shared their surprise on social media as showers greeted the financial capital. Read more about this unique start to the year.
Mumbai welcomed 2026 with unexpected rain showers, improving air quality to a moderate AQI of 116. Areas from Andheri to Dadar saw drizzle, while South Mumbai experienced heavy spells.
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.
IMD predicts light rain in Kutch, Saurashtra, and North Gujarat from Dec 30 to Jan 1, bringing relief from above-normal temperatures. Get the full forecast details here.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A herd of 50+ wild elephants from Karnataka's Bannerghatta forest is causing crop damage in Krishnagiri villages. Forest officials are driving them back and have issued safety alerts. Read the full story.
Seven elephants died after being hit by the Rajdhani Express in Assam, causing five coaches to derail. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma orders inquiry. Read the full report.
A tragic accident near Kampur, Assam, claims the lives of seven elephants after the Rajdhani Express derails. Passengers escape unharmed. Read the full report on the incident and its aftermath.
A lone elephant attacked a cattle herd in Kaliamba forest, Ganjam, killing one cow. Forest officials confirm compensation and warn of 44 elephants roaming the area. Read more.
A tiger attacking livestock in Bommalapura village was safely captured by forest officials using three trained elephants. The healthy tiger, Bandipur 26-GP5, is now in custody.
A procurement centre in Banggursiya, Chhattisgarh, faces repeated attacks from wild elephants, who have consumed 15 bags of paddy. Read how locals are coping with the conflict.
Discover why Thailand is called the Land of White Elephants. Explore the deep cultural significance, royal traditions, and the story behind the 11 auspicious creatures owned by the King.
Andhra Pradesh deploys a new strategy with kumki elephants from Karnataka and potential translocation to tackle wild herds troubling Vizianagaram & Srikakulam for 15 years. Read the full plan.
Google DeepMind's SynthID uses invisible watermarks to detect AI-generated images, combating deepfakes and misinformation. Learn how this tool works and why it matters.
Two wild elephants from Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary are causing crop damage near Shivamogga. Forest officials aim to drive them back as fragmented corridors and illegal fencing threaten wildlife. Read more.
Bengaluru faces a severe weather warning as IMD predicts very heavy rainfall. Cyclone Ditwah's influence triggers alerts across Karnataka. Stay safe and updated.
Heavy rainfall of 105cm inundates Avadi and Tiruvallur suburbs, flooding 5000 homes. Ministers inspect areas as residents blame chronic civic neglect. Read the full report.