Kuwait Fire
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Kuwait says drone attack sparks fire at oil refinery as Iran intensifies war against gulf nations
World | Mar 19, 2026, 01:58 PM ISTThe refinery is one of the biggest in the Middle East, with a petroleum production capacity of 730,000 barrels per day. The development comes as Iran intensified its attacks on its Gulf Arab neighbours' energy infrastructure on Thursday.
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Another Indian succumbs to injuries in Kuwait building fire, total death count reaches 46
World | Jun 14, 2024, 05:48 PM ISTA special IAF aircraft carrying the mortal remains of 45 Indians killed in the tragic fire incident in Kuwait landed in Kerala today. Out of the total 175 Indian workers in the housing facility, 46 have died, while others reportedly suffered injuries and are currently undergoing treatment in Kuwait.
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Kuwait tragedy: All you need to know about KG Abraham, owner of the building that caught fire
India | Jun 14, 2024, 12:53 PM ISTKuwait: KG Abraham, managing director of NBTC Group and co-producer of "Aadujeevitham," is linked to the Mangaf, Kuwait, fire that killed 45 Indians, including 24 Keralites. A Kuwaiti citizen and several foreigners were arrested for negligence.
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Special IAF flight with mortal remains of 45 Indians who died in Kuwait fire tragedy lands in Kochi
India | Jun 14, 2024, 10:52 AM ISTA special Indian Air Force aircraft carrying the mortal remains of 45 Indian nationals killed in a tragic fire incident in Kuwait lands in Kochi. The repatriation, coordinated by MoS MEA Kirtivardhan Singh, ensured swift return and support for the victims' families.
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Kuwait fire tragedy: NBTC group announces ex-gratia of Rs 8 lakh for kin of its deceased workers
World | Jun 13, 2024, 06:18 PM ISTConstruction firm NBTC group rented the building for the stay of more than 195 workers, most of them Indians from Kerala, Tamil Nadu and northern states. The officials had said most of the Indian victims are from Kerala.
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Kuwait assures full support to Indians affected in fire, conducts DNA tests to identify bodies
World | Jun 13, 2024, 03:57 PM ISTMinister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, who flew to Kuwait on Thursday morning, met victims of those injured in the Kuwait fire tragedy. Singh, after reaching the hospital where the injured had been admitted, said all were safe.
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Kuwait fire: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh meets Indians injured in Mangaf tragedy, assures full support
World | Jun 13, 2024, 01:32 PM ISTMoS Kirti Vardhan Singh assured the victims of the Indian government assistance. As per the statement, the Indian Embassy and MoS Singh will oversee the early repatriation of mortal remains of those who have died and in the unfortunate incident.
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Kuwait fire tragedy: Know about Kerala natives who were among 40 Indian victims
India | Jun 13, 2024, 02:56 PM ISTA devastating fire in a labor housing facility in Kuwait's Mangaf area has resulted in the deaths of 40 Indians while injuring over 50 others.
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Kuwait fire tragedy claims 49 lives, mostly Indians: What we know so far about Mangaf labour camp
World | Jun 13, 2024, 12:13 PM ISTKuwait Interior Ministry said that the death toll from the tragic fire has reached 49. More than 40 of the dead were Indians while over 50 Indian nationals were injured in the fire.
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Kuwait fire: Bodies charred beyond recognition, IAF's C-130J will bring them back, says MoS
World | Jun 13, 2024, 04:52 PM ISTBefore leaving for Kuwait to oversee assistance of Indians injured in the devastating fire and to ensure the repatriation of the mortal remains of those killed, the Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh said that some of the bodies have been charred beyond recognition.
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PM Modi chairs high-level review meet on Kuwait fire tragedy, announces ex-gratia for Indian victims
India | Jun 13, 2024, 06:07 AM ISTA fire broke out in a building housing workers in the city of Mangaf in southern Kuwait early on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy has put in place an emergency helpline number +965-65505246 in connection with the tragic incident.