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Wild elephant kills six, including family, in Jharkhand

A rogue tusker trampled six people to death in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum, including four from one family. The tragic incident highlights the growing human-elephant conflict in the region. Read for details and community impact.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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