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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.

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  PM Modi directs MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to urgently visit Kuwait to assist Indians

  World | June 12, 2024 19:14 IST

  MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, in a statement, said Singh will coordinate with local authorities for early repatriation of mortal remains of those who have died in this unfortunate incident.

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  PM Modi expresses grave concerns over Kuwait fire that kills 49, assures full support to victims

  World | June 12, 2024 19:14 IST

  "The fire mishap in Kuwait City is saddening. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their near and dear ones. The Indian Embassy in Kuwait is closely monitoring the situation and working with the authorities there to assist the affected," PM Modi said in a social media post.

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  Kuwait fire: Indian Embassy releases emergency contact number as Indians killed in building fire

  World | June 12, 2024 19:15 IST

  India Ambassador to Kuwait Adarsh Swaika visited the building where a massive fire engulfed, resulting in the killing of Indians. According to the Indian Embassy in Kuwait, at least 30 Indians were injured in the fire incident.

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  Kuwait fire: Indian Ambassador visits building where 40 Indians killed, EAM assures full support

  World | June 12, 2024 17:57 IST

  India Ambassador to Kuwait Adarsh Swaika visited the building where a massive fire engulfed, resulting in the killing of five Indians. Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar, in a statement, expressed deep shock over the incident and assured full assistance to those killed or injured.

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  Kuwait fire: 49 labourers killed as massive fire engulfs whole building in Mangaf, deputy PM says

  World | June 13, 2024 6:08 IST

  At least 49 people died in a building fire early on Wednesday in Kuwait, the country’s state-run news agency reported citing Deputy Prime Minister.

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  Kuwait fire: Several Indian workers feared dead as fire engulfs building in Mangaf, say reports

  World | June 12, 2024 18:30 IST

  Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousuf Al-Sabah confirmed the toll and ordered the arrest of the building’s owner during a visit to the site, state TV reported.

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  Mumbai court remands three men in police custody till February 10 in Kuwait boat probe case

  Maharashtra | February 07, 2024 17:21 IST

  Mumbai news: The trio was on board an anchored Kuwaiti boat at the Gateway of India in south Mumbai on Tuesday (February 6). The police in its remand note submitted to the court on Wednesday said the boat had been checked by a team of the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad.

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  Yearender 2023: Top 10 prominent world personalities who passed away this year

  World | December 23, 2023 16:08 IST

  Several local leaders, politicians, businessmen and lawyers who captured the world's attention with their work passed away in the year 2023. Their work has left an indelible ink on the geopolitical landscape of the world as well as future global policies.

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  PM Modi condoles demise of Kuwait's ruling emir, govt announces one-day state mourning

  India | December 17, 2023 6:09 IST

  Kuwait's ruling emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah died at the age of 86. Sheikh Nawaf was admitted to the hospital for an unspecified illness last month.

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  Kuwait's ruling emir Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah dies at 86

  World | December 16, 2023 16:17 IST

  Sheikh Nawaf was sworn in as Kuwait's emir after the death of his 91-year-old predecessor Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah. He previously served as the interior minister and the defence minister of Kuwait, having started his political journey as Hawalli province.

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  FIFA World Cup qualifiers: India beat Kuwait in second round opener after Manvir's 75th minute goal

  Football | November 17, 2023 7:53 IST

  Team India kicked off its campaign in the FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Qualifiers with a win against Kuwait in the latter's own backyard. Kuwait maintained severe pressure with possession and some attacking football but lacked the penetration which the Indian team utilised and landed the killer blow.

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  UAE vs KUW, Asia Cup Qualifier, Highlights: Kuwait win by 1 wicket

  Cricket | August 21, 2022 23:18 IST

  UAE vs KUW, Asia Cup Qualifier, Highlights

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  Nupur Sharma's remarks on Prophet Mohammad: How Arab media reported the controversy

  India | June 06, 2022 18:45 IST

  The BJP on Sunday suspended its national spokesperson Nupur Sharma and expelled its Delhi media head Naveen Kumar Jindal as the row over their alleged derogatory remarks against Prophet escalated with protests from some Muslim countries.

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  'Under duress of threats from external powers': Congress on BJP's action against its leaders

  India | June 05, 2022 22:02 IST

  The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) suspended its national spokesperson Nupur Sharma and expelled its Delhi media head Naveen Kumar Jindal on Sunday after their alleged derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad.

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  Qatar, Kuwait and Iran summon Indian envoys over BJP leaders' remarks against Prophet

  India | June 06, 2022 0:07 IST

  Seeking to defuse a diplomatic row, a spokesperson of the Indian Embassy in Qatar said that the "Ambassador conveyed that the tweets do not, in any manner, reflect the views of the Government of India. These are the views of fringe elements."

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  Al-Qaida may seek comeback in Afghanistan: Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin

  World | September 09, 2021 13:48 IST

  Austin spoke to a small group of reporters in Kuwait City at the conclusion of a 4-day tour of Persian Gulf states. He said the United States is prepared to prevent an al-Qaida comeback in Afghanistan that would threaten the US.

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  Covid 19: Kuwait prepares to receive vaccinated expatriates

  World | July 31, 2021 10:36 IST

  Abdullah Al-Sanad, spokesman of the Health Ministry, said that the Kuwait Airport will allow the return of fully-vaccinated expats starting from August 1.

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  EAM Jaishankar likely to visit Kuwait on Wednesday

  India | June 07, 2021 15:10 IST

  External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is expected to visit Kuwait on Wednesday to explore steps to further deepen India's ties with the oil-rich Gulf nation.