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Kuwait building fire: 'Deeply shocked' Jaishankar expresses condolences, assures assistance

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 12 June 2024
Indian Minister S Jaishankar expressed shock over the Kuwait City fire, which claimed 40 lives. The fire broke out in a building housing workers in Mangaf, southern Kuwait. Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad al-Yousuf al-Sabah visited the site and attributed the incident to the greed of real estate owners. The urgent need for improved safety measures was highlighted.
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News video: Kuwait Building Fire: Over 40 Indians, Including Five Keralites Confirmed Dead In the Tragic Blaze

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A devastating fire ripped through a six-story building housing migrant workers in Kuwait, killing 43 and injuring at least 40, including 10 Indians. The blaze started in a kitchen and quickly engulfed the overcrowded labor camp. Some jumped to their deaths trying to escape. Indian minister S....

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PM Modi in Kuwait: Honors Arabic Translators of Ramayana & Mahabharata, Engages with Indian Diaspora

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Kuwait, met with Abdullah Al Baroun and Abdul Lateef Al Nesef, the individuals behind the Arabic translations of India's epic tales, the Ramayana and Mahabharata. In a heartfelt gesture, PM Modi signed copies of these translated works and expressed his admiration for their cultural significance. The visit also included interactions with the vibrant Indian diaspora in Kuwait, strengthening India-Kuwait ties. Watch this video to delve into the cultural and diplomatic importance of this meeting and how India’s heritage is resonating globally. #PMModi #Ramayana #Mahabharata #KuwaitVisit #IndianCulture #Diplomacy #IndianDiaspora #ArabicTranslation #IndiaKuwaitRelations #CulturalExchange #ModiInKuwait ~PR.274~ED.103~HT.336~GR.124~

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