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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
TopicHuman-wildlife conflict

Topic: human-wildlife conflict

3rd death in a month: Tiger attacks lead to safari halt in Bandipur & Nagarhole reserves

High tiger movement, encroachment & villagers venturing alone into risky areas seen as reasons. Angry locals attacked forest dept staff in retaliation.

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.

MP govt’s plan to curb human-elephant conflict includes a radio show, WhatsApp alerts & a control room

In Madhya Pradesh, where elephant population is rising, peaceful co-existence is a challenge. Programmes are also being started to guide villagers on what to do during elephant encounters.

How filmmaker and accidental conservationist Mike Pandey spoke chimpanzee with Jane Goodall

Pandey started his career with Bollywood films like ‘Razia Sultan’ and ‘Jaan Hatheli Pe’. But he wanted his filmography to mean something, and wildlife conservation was the answer.

Pobitora, a wildlife sanctuary still — SC stays Assam’s withdrawal of 1998 notification

SC was hearing petition seeking directions to Assam govt to demarcate sanctuary land as per the 1998 notification. Pobitora is a critical habitat for one-horned rhino.

Behind Kerala’s request to have wild boars declared as ‘vermin’, a history of human-animal conflict

New Delhi: Wild boars get a bad rap the world over. They’re seen as pests in Scotland, US and other parts of Europe where...

Arikomban is a wayward son of Kerala and a mini-celebrity. But where does he really belong?

Every video of him — whether napping, eating, or lolling in grasslands — goes viral. His social media fame has led to a renewed debate on human-animal conflicts.

Climate change intensifies human-wildlife conflict, says Nature Climate Change study

Through a study of 49 ‘climate-driven’ conflicts, researchers found that resource scarcity was a deciding factor in conflict intensification, cited in over 80% cases.

On Camera

How much does Trump really know about Iran?

Israel sees Iran as an existential threat. But the US, Turkey & Gulf states fear refugee flows or attacks on oil sites. These countries need a stable end-state for the whole region over more strikes.

Don’t expect big shifts in inflation & growth trends after CPI & GDP base year reset—MoSPI secy Garg

New consumer basket, expanded markets & digital datasets aim to make inflation estimates more representative, says MoSPI Secretary Saurabh Garg. Henceforth, MoSPI aims to revise base yr every 5 yrs.

HAL out, Indian private firm to make Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft fighter, all eyes on lowest bidder

As per the timeline decided, 5 prototypes of India’s own fifth-generation fighter are set to be rolled out by 2031, with the first by 2028 using the GE 414 engine.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.