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Tuesday, 21 April 2026 9.58 PM IST

MUNDATHIKODE EXPLOSION

general | 2 HR 50 MIN AGO

Robots and drones deployed as continuous blasts prevent personnel from entering Mundathikode disaster site

THRISSUR: The Mundathikode firecracker manufacturing centre remains a scene of devastation following a massive explosion at 3:30 PM today.

TOP STORIES

general | Apr 21

Academic crisis in Kerala: 2.79 lakh students fail to secure 30% marks in classes V–IX

general | Apr 21

Magisterial probe ordered into devastating Thrissur explosion; control room opened

general | Apr 21

Thrissur explosion: Death toll fears rise as secondary blasts hamper rescue efforts

general | Apr 21

"No access under any circumstances": Rathan U. Kelkar clarifies protocol for sealed election rooms

others | Apr 21

Pakistan airports authority prolongs airspace restrictions for Indian carriers

general | Apr 21

SC withdraws fine imposed on central govt in dredger corruption case

general | Apr 21

Body of elderly man exhumed after family raises suspicion over death

SPECIALS

editorial | Apr 22

India-Russia relations growing stronger

editorial | Apr 21

Code of conduct for teachers

europe | Apr 21

Tiger jumps into audience during circus show; spectators run in panic

general | Apr 21

Clean sweep: How one village became Kerala’s broom capital

social-media | Apr 20

Using Vivo or iQOO phones? Major cyber scam targets users

EPAPER

ASTROLOGY

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Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's son Vivek Kiran visits Guruvayur Temple; journalist forced to delete video

Earthquakes hit Manipur, Myanmar, Colombia and Ecuador after Japan; World on tsunami alert

Woman, son found dead in well, suicide note recovered

Vigilance targets mining corruption, raids Geology offices and local bodies

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KERALA

ACCIDENT DEATH

Pickup van hits bike; youth dies, friend in critical condition

ALAPPUZHA: A youth died after a pickup van hit a motorbike in Alappuzha. The deceased is Harinarayanan (20), the son of Thamarakkulam Kizhakkemuri natives Radhakrishnan and Sujatha.

general | Apr 21

School trip ends in tragedy; five-year-old boy drowns to death in Ernakulam

general | Apr 21

Government cancels order demoting KTU exam controller; open battle between IHRD Director and govt

general | Apr 21

Final call: 50% off Kerala traffic fines ends April 30; no extensions possible

Snakes moving closer to houses: Extra caution needed High temperatures persist in state despite isolated rain New rules for correcting vital records 400-metre extension at Vizhinjam Port to open hundreds of new logistics jobs P V Anvar leaves Trinamool, will form new party

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CINEMA

cine-news | Apr 20

Fearless & free: Why Surabhi Santosh’s latest swimsuit post is more than just a photo

cine-news | Apr 18

'Not your regular movie guy, learn to respect all religions'; Unni Mukundan responds strongly to Vishu poster controversy

cine-news | Apr 21

Navya Nair faces backlash over Vishu celebration photos following mother-in-law’s demise

Popular Malayalam actress Navya Nair has found herself at the centre of social media criticism after sharing glimpses of her Vishu celebrations.

cine-news | Apr 17

Legends unite: Mammukka and Lalettan to share secret details of ‘Patriot’ in special chat show

cine-news | Apr 14

Puthandu treat: Harish Kalyan unveils daughter's name in heartwarming post

cine-news | Apr 14

More intense plot, Rajeev Ravi behind lens; Pani 2 'Deluxe' set to begin shooting on April 17th

cine-news | Apr 13

'Vaazha grows...See you all tomorrow! Writer Vipin Das hints at third instalment

cine-news | Apr 13

"Propaganda in high-def": Kasthuri Shankar speaks out after watching 'Jana Nayagan' leaks; suspects "inside job"

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INDIA

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general | Apr 20

India’s great balancing act: Activating Russian RELOS as Trump re-engages Pakistan NEW DELHI: As the Trump administration leans closer to Pakistan amid escalating conflicts in West Asia, India has moved to solidify its own strategic depth.

general | Apr 20

Setback for Arvind Kejriwal; Delhi High Court judge refuses to recuse from liquor policy case NEW DELHI: Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court has refused to withdraw from hearing the liquor policy case.

general | Apr 19

Blast shakes Virudhunagar: Tremors felt for 10km as factory explosion kills 23

general | Apr 19

AP Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan undergoes successful surgery; PM Modi & CM Chandrababu Naidu wish speedy recovery

general | Apr 19

Two dead, 31 injured in Pushkar bus crash; locals use saris as ropes in daring rescue

general | Apr 19

Astrologer interferes; Vijay and Sangeetha finally take tough decision

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WORLD

others | Apr 20

Diplomacy at deadlock: Iran refuses US outreach in Pakistan TEHRAN: Despite the U.S. delegation’s return to Islamabad for a second round of peace talks, Iran has reiterated its refusal to participate.

others | Apr 20

Major earthquake in Japan, 7.5 magnitude recorded, tsunami alert issued TOKYO: A powerful earthquake has struck northern Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency said a magnitude 7.4 earthquake had struck.

others | Apr 19

Uncertainty over second round of talks; Iran refuses to send delegation to Islamabad

others | Apr 19

Two Indians shot dead in Italy during Vaisakhi celebrations

america | Apr 10

Artemis II: Countdown to splashdown as crew races home at 40,000 km/h

others | Apr 18

'Will close Strait of Hormuz again'; Iran responds to US President Donald Trump's threat

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LIFESTYLE

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general | Apr 20

Porch with a Badge: KI Bhaskaran's house that refuses to retire KOCHI: Tucked away behind the Gouriswaram school in Cherai, Ernakulam, sits 'Souparnika'—a house that doesn’t just host a policeman; it is a policeman.

general | Apr 20

How to snake-proof your home: Guide to managing heat-induced intrusions THRISSUR: As scorching temperatures drive snakes out of their natural habitats in search of cooler, more humid environments, residential areas are becoming increasingly vulnerable.

general | Apr 19

£670,000 lifesaver: Titanic ‘Money Boat’ rider's life jacket smashes auction records

general | Apr 17

Wait time or waste of time? Deciphering the new UPI reform

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general | Apr 14

Hidden forge beneath the sea: Massive, untouchable treasure discovered in volcanic depths

general | Apr 13

Will mobile phones explode due to heat? Truth behind WhatsApp campaigns is something different

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SPORTS

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general | Apr 21

Mumbai Indians crush Gujarat Titans, jump in points table AHMEDABAD: Mumbai Indians registered their second win in the ongoing IPL season by defeating Gujarat Titans by 99 runs.

general | Apr 20

Punjab Kings extend unbeaten streak with big win over LSG NEW CHANDIGARH: Punjab Kings continued their unbeaten run in the IPL with a dominant 54-run win over Lucknow Super Giants.

general | Apr 19

Rinku Singh, Anukul Roy power KKR to thrilling victory

general | Apr 19

Hocus pocus, Shivam Dube out of focus: CSK "lemon-ed" out of game, did SRH actually use black magic?

general | Apr 18

Solving the Post-Dhoni Puzzle: Ashwin suggests Sanju Samson as CSK’s long-term Captain

general | Apr 18

Sarfaraz Ahmed named head coach of Pakistan Test team; four new players in team

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