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ELEPHANT CALF RESCUED FROM RIVER
Elephant calf swept away while crossing Teesta river rescued by fishermen and reunited with mother- ‘When we stop asking 'Who will fix this?’: Anand Mahindra praises Maharashtra town's people who revived a dying river and won Rs 1 crore prize
- In 1976, New York suspended a tram over the East River because another subway tunnel was too expensive; the Roosevelt Island Tram still links the island to Manhattan
- In 1976, American animator Bob Boyle helped launch a campaign against Hudson River pollution. 39 years later, EPA's cleanup had removed more than 3 million cubic yards of PCB-contaminated sedimentIn 1976, American animator Bob Boyle helped launch a campaign against Hudson River pollution. The record shows that Robert H. “Bob” Boyle w...21 Sep, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
- Rajdhani Express forced to stop in Assam, but not because of tech issue: Train waits as herd of elephants, including young calves, crosses railway tracksA Rajdhani Express was briefly halted at Hawaipur in Assam's Hojai district after a herd of elephants, including young calves, began crossi...21 Sep, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
- 6-year-old swept hundreds of yards into Lake Michigan on inflatable raft; father-son jet skiers race to rescue himA 6-year-old boy was swept hundreds of yards from shore on an inflatable raft on Lake Michigan near Porter Beach. After jumping into the wa...21 Sep, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
- Homeless man hears children screaming from burning Las Vegas apartment, bends steel door to save themIn a heroic act of bravery, Anival Angulo, a homeless man, rescued two children from a devastating apartment fire. After forcing open a loc...20 Sep, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
- Kenya’s farmers turn to beehive fences to keep crop-raiding elephants away, creating a surprising path toward human-elephant coexistenceDedicated to researching elephant ecology and behavior, Save the Elephants operates vital research facilities. Their Samburu research stati...19 Sep, 2026, 01.09 AM IST
- Ever wondered how elephants sleep? IAS officer Supriya Sahu explains why it is a rare sightA captivating video re-shared by IAS officer Supriya Sahu captures the serene sight of elephants peacefully dozing in the lush forests of A...18 Sep, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
- Nepal flood death toll surges to 1,410; over 6,100 still missingNepal's devastating flash floods have claimed 1,410 lives and left over 6,100 people missing. These floods were triggered by an ice-rock av...17 Sep, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
- A 125-year-old ‘flying train’ in Germany still carries 80,000 passengers a day, a bizarre-looking 1901 solution to moving through one of the country’s most crowded valleysThe Schwebebahn in Wuppertal, Germany, boasts a rich history of 125 years, effectively navigating the city's tight industrial valley space....17 Sep, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
- Nepal flood death toll crosses 1,400; over 6,000 still missingIn Nepal, the tragic aftermath of flash floods has claimed more than fourteen hundred lives, while over six thousand people are still missi...16 Sep, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
- Indian envoy meets Nepal's foreign minister, discusses bilateral tiesIndia's outgoing Ambassador Naveen Srivastava met Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal. He conveyed appreciation for strengthening multif...16 Sep, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
- India, Nepal teams reach final stage to rescue 6 trapped workers in Chilime tunnelJoint rescue teams are nearing an underground powerhouse in Nepal. They are working to clear a blocked tunnel section for trapped workers. ...15 Sep, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
- Bihar floods: Rahul Gandhi urges govt to carry out relief, rescue operations with full promptnessBihar faces devastating floods affecting nearly fifty lakh people across fifteen districts. Rahul Gandhi expressed deep condolences and urg...15 Sep, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
- Elephant Madhuri to return to Kolhapur after year-long treatment in GujaratMadhuri was suffering from advanced arthritis, chronic foot rot and significant mobility problems when she arrived.14 Sep, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
- Orangutan repatriation from Odisha complex: Experts cite scientific, legal, and diplomatic hurdlesRescued infant orangutans face repatriation challenges from Odisha's Balasore. Indonesian officials are ready to help trace their origins a...13 Sep, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
- Utah moved Beavers into a dying river to restore it. Six years later, the results were not what scientists expectedResearchers relocated beavers to Utah's arid Price and San Rafael rivers in 2019. Many animals did not survive, while some built dams at re...11 Sep, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
- Bihar floods: Over 35 lakh hit by deluge in 14 districts as Ganga crosses its highest flood markBihar floods worsened Tuesday, impacting over 35 lakh people in fourteen districts. The Ganga River at Sultanganj surpassed its highest flo...09 Sep, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
- Nepal flash floods dragged five elephants into raging currents. Three adult jumbos refused to abandon the calves. IAS officer shares how they saved the young onesNepal flash floods swept five wild elephants, including two young calves, into powerful currents before they reached Girijapuri Barrage in ...27 Aug, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
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