What is the Nipah virus and is it spreading in southern India?
The Nipah virus is particularly deadly and has spread following transmission from animals.

India’s top court has ordered the sterilisation of all stray dogs in the capital, after an increase in bite cases.

The Nipah virus is particularly deadly and has spread following transmission from animals.

The latest census puts India’s wild lion population at 891 lions, a 32% increase from 2020. But is it all good news?

India is investing heavily in the search for critical minerals. But it faces strong opposition from fisherfolk.
![Charles George, a leader of Kerala's fishing community, at a march to India's parliament protesting against mining off the shore of Kollam, Kerala [Nikhil Sreekandan/Al Jazeera]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Charles-George-Parliament-march-1744178615.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)