Forty Indians among 49 dead in Kuwait block fire

A deadly fire at a residential building in Kuwait’s Mangaf city killed at least 49 people, including 40 Indians from Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The blaze broke out on Wednesday, engulfing the building where many migrant workers resided. Authorities accused property owners of violating building standards, leading to the tragedy. Indian PM Modi expressed condolences, and efforts are underway to identify victims and repatriate bodies.