PM Narendra Modi reiterated India's commitment to protecting elephants on the occasion of the World Elephant Day
As many as 136 pachyderms were killed by poachers, 19 due to poisoning, 33 were hit by trains, six died in road mishaps and 204 died in other accidents
Already famous at home, China's wandering elephants are now becoming international stars.
The West Bengal government has decided to constitute multi-departmental anti-electrocution cells to protect wild elephants in the state, officials said
He announced the government's big plans for Ladakh, which became a union territory in 2019
Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of the Tata group and one of India's leading businessmen, said "justice needs to prevail". People are now demanding strict action against the accused
Both Namibia and Zimbabwe boast healthy elephant populations and their desire to sell the stockpiles is supported by South Africa