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Topic: Bears

Uttarakhand forests are turning deadly for women. They’re victims of rising animal attacks

Uttarakhand forest department data show that in 2025, there were nearly 71 bear attacks in the state, leading to at least six deaths.

Why Japan is bringing in troops and drones to fight bears

Bear attacks have killed at least 12 people and injured more than 100 since April in Japan. It’s also a human demographic problem.

Life in the shadow of Kashmir human-bear conflict, where dense forests meet human action

The reechh is on the rampage in the valley, spurred on by climate change, human action & military installations. 2000-2020 period saw 2,357 attacks, taking toll on locals & economy.

Stand up to Trump or cave on Russian crude? Why US President’s move has put Modi ‘in a bind’

A piece in The Economist says India will eventually be able to replace its Russian supply, but China will be the final benefactor.

From bears to chitals & wild boars, photographer Aadil Saif tells how Kota plays host to wild animals

A large part of Kota is covered with forest. Hundreds of kilometers of forest here is a boon for animals. Wildlife is increasing rapidly here.

After leopards, tigers & elephants, Uttarakhand to radio-collar wild bears as attacks rise

Officials say the exercise comes amid a rise in human-bear conflicts in the hill state. Forest dept will tag four wild bears to begin with.

Polar bears unlikely to survive till end of century with current rate of carbon emissions

A new study predicts when and where the Arctic sea’s warming will threaten the bears' survival.

Bears having sex with women: Folklore or fact, it catches the fancy of rural India’s imagination

Anthropologist Radhika Govindrajan explores why tales of bears having sex with women tell us more than just about feminine expressions of desire, in her book 'Animal Intimacies'.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.