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When ritual meets risk: Fire, heat and the unlearned lessons of Thrissur Pooram

India, April 22 -- On April 21, 2026, as preparations gathered pace for Thrissur Pooram, a fireworks unit at Mundathikode in Thrissur district exploded into a series of devastating blasts that killed ... Read More


'We can do this': Rejected Super Rugby bidder says it can keep Moana Pasifika going

, April 22 -- The founder of a Māori and Pacific-led professional rugby club says they have the finances, plan and people to keep the Moana Pasifika franchise afloat despite being rejected in the... Read More


Heatwave pushes temperatures above 40degCPublished on: April 22, 2026 9:05 PM

Pakistan, April 22 -- The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast a sharp rise in temperatures across several parts of the country, with mercury expected to cross 40 degrees Celsius in multipl... Read More


"Mamata Didi, try as hard as you want, BJP will not allow Babri Masjid to be built in Bengal": Amit Shah targets TMC, alleges "syndicate raj"

North 24 Parganas, April 22 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday once again launched a frontal attack on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging widespread "syndicate raj," corruption, and d... Read More


Women's reservation in legislation: An empowerment, not concession

Srinagar, April 22 -- Darakshan Hassan Bhat Women's reservation in legislation is not a concession or a special package given out of kindness; it is, in fact, a policy that gives women more power and... Read More


Nepal Home Minister Sudhan Gurung resigns over links to controversial businessman being investigated for money laundering

Kathmandu, April 22 -- Nepal's Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has resigned from his post after allegations surfaced linking him to share transactions with a controversial businessman being investigated o... Read More


Legal but not safe

Kathmandu, April 22 -- nine-year-old Gita Pandey from ward 2 of Bagnaskali Rural Municipality of Palpa district succumbed to complications on Sunday following an abortion. Pandey had reached the Butw... Read More


LSG botch Jadeja-Ferreira mix-up as Rishabh Pant stumbles, fumbles and turns run-out into bizarre chaos

India, April 22 -- Lucknow Super Giants were spot on with their bowling plans on Wednesday in their IPL 2026 clash against the Rajasthan Royals at the Ekana Stadium. The pace trio of Mohsin Khan, Moha... Read More


Fiscal Breach Uncovered: How Imo under Uzodinma spent N101.5 billion in unapproved funds

Nigeria, April 22 -- In three years, government offices under Governor Hope Uzodimma's administration in Imo State spent N101.54 billion outside approved budgets. The figure, drawn from official budg... Read More


Mauritania lawmakers are charged with insulting president over racial bias claims

New Delhi, April 22 -- Two female opposition lawmakers in Mauritania have been charged with insulting the president after accusing him of adopting a discriminatory attitude towards Black people and de... Read More