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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
TopicPoaching

Topic: poaching

Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar hits back at Tamil Nadu over Hanur killings. ‘Let them do their job’

The killings have become the latest flashpoint between the two states, adding to the tensions boiling over the Cauvery river water dispute and the contentious Mekedatu dam.

‘Claims of rampant poaching, inaction incorrect’—MP govt tells HC 69% tiger deaths in 2025 were natural

In affidavit filed before HC, state flags statutory limitations its forest officers face in conducting effective probe of organised wildlife crime, adding it has taken matter to Centre.

12 officers, a tip-off, and a 7-day operation—how DFO Parveen Kaswan caught ‘Veerappan of East’

Rikoch Narjari’s men used military-grade tranquilisers and high-powered rifles. The only proof of his brutality would be the mutilated bodies of rhinos collapsed in the brush.

Winter birds are back at Wular Lake, so is poaching. J&K authorities step up vigil at Ramsar site

While surveillance & action have increased since CCTVs were installed last year, the problem of recreational hunting of migratory birds has been a challenge for years.

Rhino carcass found in Kaziranga National Park, poachers decamp with horn

Kaziranga National Park director said since the carcass was found floating, it is currently difficult to ascertain sex and age of the animal.

Bound, choked and tortured—Diwali isn’t bright for Indian owls

Feathers, claws, hearts, blood, eyes, beaks, eggshells, bones and even owl tears are used for mystical rituals and black magic practices.

Stable, climbing—global tiger numbers have risen by 40 per cent, but we must aim higher

To ensure tigers never reach extinction’s brink, we must develop a new 12-year recovery plan with equally aspirational goals.

Brave villagers, not wildlife officials, chase and nab armed poachers, give deer a burial

After eight endangered deer were killed in Pakistan’s Thar, furious locals had no option but to take matters in their own hands.

Belongings of missing UK journalist, Brazil activist found at ‘last-known location’ in Amazon

Journalist Dom Phillips and activist Bruno Pereira were reportedly documenting impact of cocaine trafficking and illegal poaching on the rainforest when they went missing on 5 June.

On Camera

NASA wants ISRO on its Moon base. India must consider the risks

The Artemis Accords are a voluntary, non-binding arrangement but they are developed outside the UN negotiating process. Particularly in relation to space-resource activities.

PM Internship Scheme sees stronger response in third pilot round

More candidates have joined 3rd pilot round so far than combined number from first two rounds. Govt expects this round to be the final pilot before full rollout.

Hafiz Saeed’s Muridke headquarters was hit by woman fighter pilot during Op Sindoor

ThePrint has learnt that more than one women fighter pilots were involved in targeting military locations during the 87-hour conflict with Pakistan last year.

Gen Vaidya won 2 Maha Vir Chakras, fell to assassins’ bullets 40 yrs ago. India forgot a great soldier

Forty years ago this week, ‘Khalistan Commando Force’ assassins were closing in on Gen Vaidya. So callous was the security of the just-retired Army chief that he was given a solitary police gunman