13 killed in fireworks unit blast in Kerala ahead of Thrissur Pooram
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Summary
Around 40 workers injured, several critical, as explosions rip through Mundathikode unit preparing Thiruvambady fireworks; drones deployed to assess the scale of the destruction and locate victims
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right