The official Lok Kalyan Marg house of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi has welcomed a new member. The Prime Minister introduced a newborn calf he called "Deepjyoti" in a touching video posted on X. The calf, born to a cow that resides on the Prime Minister's home grounds, has a distinctive mark on its forehead that looks like a light sign. "Light of the lamp" is the literal translation of the term "Deepjyoti," which was inspired by this particular characteristic.

Indian PM Modi welcomes new born calf 'Deepjyoti' at his residence in New Delhi

A herd of wild elephants in Malaysia caused chaos on a major highway, trampling a car after it collided with a baby elephant. The white Perodua Axia, driven by a 48-year-old man with his wife and 23-year-old son, hit&nbsp;the elephant calf while navigating a left bend on the highway from Penang to Terengganu.

The collision led to the calf falling to the ground, prompting the rest of the herd, consisting of five elephants, to rush towards the car and trample it. Photos show extensive damage to the vehicle's front and sides, with all windows smashed and side doors caved in.

While it remains unclear if the family was inside the car during the incident, authorities reported no deaths or serious injuries. The herd left the scene after the calf regained footing, reported CNN.

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<h2>Elephant-human conflict context</h2>

The incident is a reminder of the existing&nbsp;challenges&nbsp;in Malaysia's rapid development of highways, leading to habitat loss for wild elephants.

With reduced forest cover, elephants often venture onto roads in search of food, increasing the likelihood of collision&nbsp;with vehicles.

Conservationists stress on&nbsp;the need for caution on highways, given the regular presence of elephant herds.

Warning signs about elephant crossings are displayed along many highways, especially in the north.

Despite such measures, accidents persist, posing threats to both elephants and human commuters.

Previous incidents include a 2017 case where a speeding car was believed to have killed a baby elephant on a highway.

Conservation groups like the Management and Ecology of Malaysian Elephants (MEME) work towards addressing these challenges. The broader context involves ongoing efforts to balance development with wildlife conservation.

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Elephant encounters on highways are not uncommon, as seen in a 2022 incident of a lone adult elephant walking along a highway in Gerik.

Videos circulated on social media captured the surreal sight, highlighting the coexistence challenges between humans and wildlife.

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A herd of wild elephants in Malaysia caused chaos on a major highway, trampling a car after it collided with a baby elephant. The white Perodua Axia, driven by a 48-year-old man with his wife and 23-year-old son, hit the elephant calf while navigating a left bend on the highway from Penang to Terengganu.

A herd of wild elephants in Malaysia caused chaos on a major highway, trampling a car after it collided with a baby elephant. The white Perodua Axia, driven by a 48-year-old man with his wife and 23-year-old son, hit the elephant calf while navigating a left bend on the highway from Penang to Terengganu. The collision led to the calf falling to the ground, prompting the rest of the herd, consisting of five elephants, to rush towards the car and trample it. Photos show extensive damage to the vehicle's front and sides, with all windows smashed and side doors caved in. While it remains unclear if the family was inside the car during the incident, authorities reported no deaths or serious injuries. The herd left the scene after the calf regained footing, reported CNN. Also read | Malaysia opens visa-free entry for Indian, Chinese travelers from Dec 1 Elephant-human conflict context The incident is a reminder of the existing challenges in Malaysia's rapid development of highways, leading to habitat loss for wild elephants. With reduced forest cover, elephants often venture onto roads in search of food, increasing the likelihood of collision with vehicles. Conservationists stress on the need for caution on highways, given the regular presence of elephant herds. Warning signs about elephant crossings are displayed along many highways, especially in the north. Despite such measures, accidents persist, posing threats to both elephants and human commuters. Previous incidents include a 2017 case where a speeding car was believed to have killed a baby elephant on a highway. Conservation groups like the Management and Ecology of Malaysian Elephants (MEME) work towards addressing these challenges. The broader context involves ongoing efforts to balance development with wildlife conservation. Also watch | Oscar Pistorius set to be released in January after being sentenced to 13 years in prison Elephant encounters on highways are not uncommon, as seen in a 2022 incident of a lone adult elephant walking along a highway in Gerik. Videos circulated on social media captured the surreal sight, highlighting the coexistence challenges between humans and wildlife. (With inputs from inputs)

Wild elephant herd tramples car on Malaysian highway after collision with calf

A calf with two heads, an extremely rare condition, was recently born in India's northeastern Gomati district.

Rarest of the rare: two-headed calf born in northeast India

An endangered black rhino gave birth to a calf in Michigan zoo on Christmas eve. Potter Park Zoo shared surveillance footage of adult female rhino named Doppsee giving birth in her enclosure in Lansing in the city's capital early morning of Tuesday (December 24).

Endangered black rhino gives birth in Michigan zoo

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