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Published – April 21, 2026 07:07 pm IST
Dark smoke and flames billow out from the fireworks storage facility fire at Mundathikode, in Thrissur, on April 21, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI
A major fire and explosion at a fireworks manufacturing unit at Mundathikode near Thrissur in Kerala left at least 13 people dead and several workers injured on Tuesday (April 21, 2026), according to preliminary information. The incident occurred at a unit engaged in preparing fireworks for the Thiruvambady faction of the Thrissur Pooram. The facility was reportedly producing materials for the sample fireworks scheduled on April 24.
Congress MP K.C. Venugopal on Tuesday (April 21, 2026) submitted a privilege notice to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that the PM committed a breach of privilege during his address to the nation last week by “casting aspersions” on members of the Lower House.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday (April 21, 2026) accused Iran of repeatedly violating the ceasefire with the U.S. in the war in West Asia, as both countries deliberate over a possible new round of peace negotiations, he said in a Truth Social post. He also touted the strong negotiation position of the United States on Tuesday (April 21) as his envoys prepared for talks with Iran in Pakistan to end the West Asia conflict, he said in a CNBC interview.
A social media trail has led the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) to arrest two people accused of allegedly plotting activities against national security and attempting to radicalise youth online, officials said. According to investigators, the suspects were allegedly working towards building a network with the intent of carrying out attacks and promoting the idea of “Ghazwa-e-Hind”, while also exploring the use of explosive materials such as RDX.
The Gauhati High Court on Tuesday (April 21, 2026) reserved its order on Congress leader Pawan Khera’s plea for an anticipatory bail in connection with a criminal case registered against him by the Assam Police’s Crime Branch in Guwahati. The case was based on a complaint filed by Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who accused the Congress leader of falsely claiming that she held multiple passports and undisclosed foreign assets.
A team of Chandigarh police on Tuesday (April 21, 2026) reached the Delhi office of Madhu Kishwar, noted writer, a day after she was booked for alleged circulation of forged and misleading content on social media. Chandigarh police on April 21 registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Ms. Kishwar, among others, following a complaint by a city-based resident.
Ayush Mhatre, the in-form top-order Chennai Super Kings batter, has been ruled out of the remaining Indian Premier League season owing to a left hamstring injury he suffered against Sunrisers Hyderabad earlier in the week. Mhatre’s injury compounds injury concerns for the franchise that’s struggling for consistent results this season.
Bihar MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav on Tuesday (April 21, 2026) drew flak for making controversial remarks while commenting on the issue of women’s reservation in Parliament. A video footage of the Purnea MP’s disparaging comments on women in politics has gone viral on social media, drawing criticism from BJP leaders, including Shehzad Poonawala and Tuhin Sinha.
People protesting the death of two children in a recent bomb blast in Manipur clashed with security forces during a torch rally in the State capital, Imphal, police said. Two children died in a bomb blast at Tronglaobi in Bishnupur on April 7. The Imphal Valley districts have been witnessing daily protests over the incident.
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (April 21, 2026) greeted civil servants on the occasion of Civil Services Day and said it is time to further strengthen the resolve to work towards good governance and nation-building. The Vice-President said that, as the enduring pillar of India’s administrative framework, the efforts of the civil servants in strengthening governance and delivering public services are of immense significance.
Myanmar’s new military-backed government wants to hold peace talks with Opposition armed groups by the end of July, the country’s junta leader-turned-president said, but two key rebel groups rejected the offer on Tuesday (April 21, 2026). State media reported that President Min Aung Hlaing, who led a coup five years ago that plunged the Southeast Asian country into a civil war that continues to rage, told a government meeting that he wanted rebel groups that were not part of a ceasefire deal to join talks to be held within 100 days.
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