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  • Anti-Terrorism Day being observed across India today (21st May 2018).
  • The 26th BASIC Ministerial Meeting of Environment Ministers was held in Durban, South Africa. India was represented by Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan.
  • Kerala on high alert as rare and deadly Nipah Virus (NiV) infection was detected for the first time in the state. Nipah virus (NiV) infection is zoonotic disease that causes severe disease in both animals and humans.
  • The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has commissioned special unit called Bastariya Battalion (numbered 241) to combat Naxals activities in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh.
  • Nicolas Maduro was elected as the President of Venezuela for a second term with over 67% votes.
  • India today successfully conducted the first test of the BrahMos cruise missile aimed at increasing its life from 10 to 15 years.
  • Defence Production Secretary Ajay Kumar has announced that India is going to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) in defence forces to improve preparation for "next-generation warfare".
  • China launched relay satellite named Queqiao (Magpie Bridge) to establish communication link between earth and its planned Chang’e-4 lunar probe (rover) that will explore the dark side of moon.
  • India has told the World Trade Organisation (WTO) that it proposes to raise duties on 20 products by up to 100% if the US doesn't roll back high tariffs on certain steel and aluminium items.
  • Spanish professional tennis player, Rafael Nadal has won the Italian Open title for a record 8th time by defeating Germany's Alexander Zverev.

WHAT HAPPENED THIS DAY THAT YEAR ?

Former Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated in a suicide bombing incident at Sriperumbudur, a town panchayat near the city of Chennai. The assassination was carried on by the members of the LTTE.

Rajiv Gandhi was 46 years old. His body was taken to Delhi and then cremated on 24th Many people attended his cremation including dignitaries from about 60 foreign countries.