At least 13 dead, several injured in blast at fireworks unit in Kerala’s Thrissur
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.
K.C. Venugopal submits privilege notice against PM in Lok Sabha for ‘casting aspersions’ on members
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.
Trump says U.S. in ‘very, very strong’ position for Iran talks, accuses Iran of several ceasefire violations
