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  Kuwait says drone attack sparks fire at oil refinery as Iran intensifies war against gulf nations

  World | March 19, 2026 13:58 IST

  The 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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  Jaishankar meets Kuwaiti PM, Crown Prince for first time after fire tragedy that killed 45 Indians

  World | August 18, 2024 16:50 IST

  The visit came nearly two months after 45 Indians had died in a devastating fire at a building in Kuwait. At least 49 foreign workers were killed and 50 others injured in the fire in June at the seven-storey building in Kuwait's Mangaf.

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  Kuwait fire: Special IAF flight carrying mortal remains of deceased lands in Delhi

  India | June 14, 2024 18:06 IST

  Earlier today, the flight, carrying mortal remains of 45 Indians, had arrived in Kochi. Some BJP MPs arrived at the Delhi airport to receive the mortal remains of the victims of the fire tragedy.

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  Another Indian succumbs to injuries in Kuwait building fire, total death count reaches 46

  World | June 14, 2024 17:48 IST

  A 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 | June 14, 2024 12:53 IST

  Kuwait: 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 | June 14, 2024 10:52 IST

  A 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 | June 13, 2024 18:18 IST

  Construction 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 | June 13, 2024 15:57 IST

  Minister 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 | June 13, 2024 13:32 IST

  MoS 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 | June 13, 2024 14:56 IST

  A 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 | June 13, 2024 12:13 IST

  Kuwait 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 | June 13, 2024 16:52 IST

  Before 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 | June 13, 2024 6:07 IST

  A 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.