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Topic: Nipah

Kerala on alert as lethal Nipah returns. This time in separate clusters, spread across two districts

Public health specialists point out that while Kerala is seeing sixth outbreak, there is a possibility of higher viral shedding of Nipah among bats as compared to previous years.

Second Nipah death in Kerala, health minister urges people to avoid visiting hospitals unnecessarily

There are a total of 543 people in the Nipah contact list in the state, of which 36 people are in the highest risk category. An alert has been issued to hospitals in 6 districts.

24-year-old student dies of Nipah virus in Kerala; second death this year

By Jose Devasia KOCHI, India (Reuters) - A 24-year-old student has died from the Nipah virus in the southern Indian state of Kerala, a local medical official said on Monday, and 151 people who came

India has sought Nipah monoclonal antibody from Australia, says ICMR DG

Every confirmed patient needs two doses of therapy. In latest outbreak of infectious disease in Kerala, 6 cases have been confirmed of whom two have died.

4th Nipah outbreak in Kerala since 2018: Origin of virus & why it strikes southern state so often

Nipah’s high mortality — 40-75 percent, according to the WHO — has sent the state and central governments rushing to limit its spread after the emergence of latest outbreak.

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How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.