Representative image The Middle East sees emerging opportunities for Indian jewellery exporters with countries like Saudi Arabia and Kuwait showing rising demand for studded gold jewellery, according to the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). The recent data has revealed a positive trend showcasing substantial growth in regions beyond the traditional strongholds for India’s…
NEW DELHI: An Indian Air Force flight carrying the mortal remains of 45 Indians who died in the Kuwait fire incident landed in Kochi on Friday. Accompanying the remains was Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh who flew to Kuwaiti on Thursday to work with the authorities to ensure the swift repatriation process. At least…
NEW DELHI: An Indian Air Force (IAF) special aircraft, carrying the mortal remains of 45 Indian victims who lost their lives in the tragic fire incident in Kuwait, has departed for Kochi. Accompanying the remains is Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh, who worked closely with Kuwaiti authorities to ensure the swift repatriation process. “MoS…
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar held discussions with Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya, his Kuwaiti counterpart, in the wake of the devastating fire that claimed the lives of over 40 Indian nationals in Kuwait. During the conversation, Jaishankar emphasised the need for the swift return of the mortal remains of those who perished in the…
NEW DELHI: A devastating fire broke out in a labour housing facility located in the Mangaf area of Kuwait on Wednesday, resulting in the loss of approximately 40 Indian lives and leaving more than 50 individuals injured, the ministry of external said in a statement. The Embassy is currently working to obtain comprehensive details from…
NEW DELHI: A catastrophic fire broke out in a six-storey building located in the Mangaf area of Kuwait‘s southern Ahmadi Governorate on Wednesday. The building housed nearly 160 workers from the same company, which included several Indians, according to local officials. Casualties and injuries Death toll: The blaze claimed the lives of 41 people, with…
NEW DELHI: India’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Kuwait ended in a disappointing goalless draw, failing to provide a fitting farewell for the talismanic Sunil Chhetri in his last international match. The result leaves India in a challenging position to progress to the third round of the qualifiers, with only five points collected so…
Envoys of seven countries, including Chinese ambassador Xu Feihong and UK high commissioner Lindy Elizabeth Cameron, presented their credentials to President Droupadi Murmu on Friday. Envoys of New Zealand, Kuwait, Fiji, Guinea and Ecuador also presented their credentials.Xu Feihong said later in a post he had a “friendly discussion” on China-India relations with the president.“I…
