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Monday, February 16, 2026
TopicHuman-animal conflict

Topic: Human-animal conflict

A ‘terhvi’ for dead dogs—Delhi mourns mass killing of strays in Telangana

The 13-day prayer ceremony held in Delhi was attended by prominent animal welfare activists, environmentalists, caregivers, legal experts, and gau rakshaks.

Karnataka’s human-animal conflict is worsening. 14 tigers, over 30 people dead in past year

A tigress was trapped Thursday in Gundlupet. Ops to capture the big cats have intensified after emergency meetings were held amid sightings reported from parts of southern Karnataka.

Tiger terror, tangled tales—Shashi Kapoor’s Jaanwar Aur Insaan was a cocktail gone wrong

Jaanwar Aur Insaan feels torn between being a socially aware thriller and a mainstream entertainer, which is why the execution falters multiple times throughout its 2.5-hour runtime.

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.

Are Indian tigers getting aggressive? Answer lies in the numbers

“No one has actually given much thought to what exactly the current potential for a safe tiger population in India is now, and beyond that, how will we control them?” said YV Jhala, a conservationist and key figure in implementing Project Tiger.

Kerala polls nearing, LDF govt rushes to address elephant in the room with Panchayat Rapid Teams

In bid to placate hill regions, Pinarayi-led govt has put in place measures to address human-animal conflict, concerns around alternative use of patta land for livelihood purposes.

MM Hills tiger deaths: 80% forest watcher posts vacant, outsourced staff not paid in 3 months, SC told

Supreme Court-constituted Central Empowered Committee submitted startling findings to bench, month after tigress & her 4 cubs were poisoned to death by villagers.

Tracking India’s elephants: Unreleased census, shrinking herd & DNA profiling of dung

‘Status of Elephants in India 2022-23’ report is due for release & it’s estimated that elephant count has fallen by 20%. Up to 528 jumbos lost in five years due to unnatural causes.

11 killed in tiger attacks in May in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur as humans venture deep into forest

People entered tiger habitats during mahua & tendu leaf collection season. Officials say timber collection for construction & furniture also contributed to recent deaths.

Mr India, Machli, Maya—Why India’s tiger reserves keep breaking the no-naming rule

Ranthambore tigers follow the T+number format, while in Panna, identification codes begin with P. But it's when reserves give names to tigers is when various problems begin to arise.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.