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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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PM Modi & Macron discuss ways to strengthen partnership in defence at G7 | 14th June | Speed News
News | Jun 14, 2024, 05:12 PM ISTG7 Summit 2024: PM Modi, France's Macron discuss ways to strengthen partnership in defence, space. Special IAF flight with mortal remains of 45 Indians who died in Kuwait fire tragedy lands in Kochi. Watch latest news updates in today's Speed News.
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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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Kerala Health Minister criticises central govt for denial of travel permission to Kuwait
India | Jun 14, 2024, 10:44 AM ISTKerala Health Minister Veena George criticised the Central government for denying her permission to travel to Kuwait to oversee relief efforts for Keralites affected by a deadly fire. George emphasised the critical need for state representation, as a significant number of victims were from Kerala.
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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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MoS Kirti Vardhan Meets Indians Injured In Kuwait Fire Tragedy | 13 June | Speed News
News | Jun 13, 2024, 06:57 PM ISTMoS Kirti Vardhan Meets Indians Injured In Kuwait Fire Tragedy, Assures Full Govt Support. PM Modi Reviews J-K Security Situation, Orders Deployment Of Counter-terror Capabilities. Get all the latest update of the day.
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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: Govt swings into action as several Indians killed in fire | PM Modi announces ex-gratia
News | Jun 13, 2024, 01:10 PM ISTKuwait: In the early hours of June 12th, a catastrophic fire erupted in the Al-Mangaf building in southern Kuwait, where approximately 195 migrant workers were residing. Tragically, the blaze claimed the lives of about 40 Indian nationals and left another 50 injured.
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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 Building Fire Death Updates
News | Jun 13, 2024, 10:48 AM ISTKuwait Building Fire Death Updates
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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.
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PM Modi directs MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to urgently visit Kuwait to assist Indians
World | Jun 12, 2024, 07:14 PM ISTMEA 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 | Jun 12, 2024, 07:14 PM 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 | Jun 12, 2024, 07:15 PM ISTIndia 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 | Jun 12, 2024, 05:57 PM ISTIndia 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 | Jun 13, 2024, 06:08 AM ISTAt 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 | Jun 12, 2024, 06:30 PM ISTInterior 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 | Feb 07, 2024, 05:21 PM ISTMumbai 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.