A major explosion was reported at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district on Sunday, prompting an immediate response from local authorities. The incident occurred at the RP Fireworks Factory in Moorthynaickenpatti near Vembakottai.
State government allocates ₹755.83 crore annually for the welfare initiative inspired by the Tamil tradition of ‘Thai Maman Seer’; scheme to benefit all children born in government hospitals from June 22, 2026.
