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Kuwait City: The family of an Indian electrician killed in a drone strike in Kuwait will be paid a year's salary by the Al Thiqa Food Group Company. Santhanaselvam Krishnan, from Tamil Nadu, was killed when an Iranian drone struck his workplace - a power and water desalination plant based in Kuwait, as reported by Hindustan Times. The company made the decision to uphold its social and humanitarian responsibilities, Kuwait Times reported. Al Thiqa told the media outlet that it had received all ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) Five Indian nationals were among 12 people reportedly injured in Abu Dhabi on Friday by debris from an intercepted missile. Local authorities said the people sustained minor to moderate injuries in the incident. The incident caused minor to moderate injuries to five Indian and six Nepali nationals, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said on social media. It said another Nepali citizen sustained a major injury. The incident occurred in the Ajban area of Abu Dhabi when debris fel ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) Five Indian nationals were among 12 people reportedly injured in Abu Dhabi on Friday by debris from an intercepted missile. Local authorities said the people sustained minor to moderate injuries in the incident. The incident caused minor to moderate injuries to five Indian and six Nepali nationals, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said on social media. It said another Nepali citizen sustained a major injury. The incident occurred in the Ajban area of Abu Dhabi when debris fel ...Read More >
Nearly 1,200 Indian nationals, most of them students, have left Iran since the start of the West Asia conflict by crossing via land borders to Armenia and Azerbaijan, while three Indians were injured in attacks in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), officials of the external affairs ministry said on Wednesday. About 9,000 Indians, including students and businesspeople, were in Iran when military strikes by Israel and the US on February 28 triggered the conflict. Scores of students were moved from c ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The BMC'S standing committee on Wednesday approved a cost escalation of over ₹2,000 crore of the Gargai dam project with a majority vote. The proposal to sanction ₹5,051 crores, a significant hike over the initial BMC estimate of ₹3,105 in 2020, was passed with a vote after the opposition questioned the move. The entire standing committee had on March 11 held back the escalation proposal of ₹5,396 crore, demanding an explanation for the escalation. Following the committee's refus ...Read More >
New Delhi -- Amid the ongoing US-Iran war, now in its second month, and intensifying rhetoric from Washington, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a strongly worded public letter to the American people, defending Tehran's position and questioning the rationale behind the US-Israeli war on Iran. The message comes as US President Donald Trump has escalated threats of "obliterating" strikes on Iran's critical civilian infrastructure -- including power grids, oil facilities and desalinat ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Over 1,150 Indian nationals have left Iran through land border crossings in Armenia and Azerbaijan since the start of the West Asia conflict a month ago, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday. It also said that three Indians were injured in attacks in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday. "Our embassy in Tehran has facilitated the movement of 1,171 Indian nationals, including 818 students, to exit Iran via the land borders into Armenia and Azerbai ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Over 1,150 Indian nationals have left Iran through land border crossings in Armenia and Azerbaijan since the start of the West Asia conflict a month ago, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday. It also said that three Indians were injured in attacks in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday. "Our embassy in Tehran has facilitated the movement of 1,171 Indian nationals, including 818 students, to exit Iran via the land borders into Armenia and Azerbai ...Read More >
Kochi: The mortal remains of 20 killed in separate incidents, including the Iran war, arrived at Kerala's Cochin International Airport on Wednesday (April 1). Notably, out of 20, nineteen Indians had died in separate incidents and natural deaths, but their bodies could not be brought back due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. Meanwhile, 37-year-old Santhanaselvam Krishnan was killed in a drone strike on a water desalination plant. Krishnan belonged to Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district. ...Read More >
Cochin (Keralam) [India], April 1 (ANI): The mortal remains of 20 Indian nationals who died due to various causes in Kuwait recently arrived at Cochin International Airport in Kerala on Wednesday, according to officials. Among the deceased was 37-year-old Santhanaselvam Krishnan from Muthukulathur in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district, who was killed in a drone strike on a water desalination plant. The other 19 individuals had died due to separate incidents and natural causes, but their repat ...Read More >
Cochin (Keralam) [India], April 1 (ANI): The mortal remains of 20 Indian nationals who died due to various causes in Kuwait recently arrived at Cochin International Airport in Kerala on Wednesday, according to officials. Among the deceased was 37-year-old Santhanaselvam Krishnan from Muthukulathur in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district, who was killed in a drone strike on a water desalination plant. The other 19 individuals had died due to separate incidents and natural causes, but their repat ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31: US President Donald Trump has issued a severe ultimatum to Tehran, threatening the complete destruction of Iran's energy grid and vital infrastructure if a diplomatic resolution is not reached "shortly." In a social media post on Monday, the President warned that the US military is prepared to target electric generating plants, oil wells, and the strategic Kharg Island export hub. The threat follows a month of high-intensity conflict and comes as Iran retaliates with strikes on ...Read More >
Dubai: An Indian national has been killed in Kuwait in Iranian strikes on a power and water desalination plant, the country's state-run KUNA news agency reported on Monday. Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy said a service building at one of its power and water distillation plants was damaged during the attack. Officials described it as a "brutal attack". The plant where the attack occurred wasn't identified. Ministry spokesperson Fatima Jawhar Hayat said the strike r ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: An Indian national was killed in an attack on a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait, taking the toll of Indians killed in the ongoing war in West Asia to eight."Embassy of India in Kuwait expresses its condolences at the tragic demise of an Indian national due to an attack on a desalination facility in Kuwait yesterday. The embassy is coordinating with Kuwaiti authorities to render all possible support and assistance," said the Indian embassy on X, confirming the first Indian ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Mar 30: Amid the escalating West Asia conflict, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday said eight Indian nationals have lost their lives while one remains missing in "various incidents" in the region. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp At an inter-ministerial briefing here on the West Asia situation, Additional Secretary (Gulf), MEA, Aseem R Mahajan, also said, "Yesterday, an Indian national unfortunately lost his life in an attack in Kuwait." However, he did ...Read More >
KUWAIT: An Indian worker was killed in an Iranian attack on a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait, the ministry of electricity, water and renewable energy announced. It said a service building at the plant was hit in a "heinous Iranian attack", resulting in the death of the Indian worker, identified as 37-year-old Santhanaselvam Krishnan from Tamil Nadu. Ministry Spokesperson Fatima Jawhar Hayat said technical and emergency teams were deployed immediately in line with approved contingen ...Read More >
NEW DELHI/MADURAI: A man hailing from Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu was killed in an attack on a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait, taking the toll of Indians killed in the ongoing war in the West Asia region to eight. The deceased, K Santhana Selvam, 37, hails from Anikurunthan village, and is survived by his wife S Kausalya and two children.Kuwait's ministry of electricity, water and renewable energy said a service building at one of its power and water distillation plants w ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (UNI) US President Donald Trump warned Iran on Monday that all their Electric Generating Plants, Oil Wells and Kharg Island (and possibly all desalinization plants), will be blown up and completely obliterated if the Strait of Hormuz is not immediately opened 'for business.' He did not give any timeframe. '... if the Hormuz Strait is not immediately Open for Business, we will conclude our lovely stay in Iran by blowing up and completely obliterating all of their Electric Gener ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): A total of 8 Indian nationals have lost their lives in West Asia as the conflict in the Gulf region enters its second month. One person also remains missing, a senior official from the Ministry of External Affairs informed on Monday. The official added that the Indian mission in Kuwait is working closely with local authorities to ensure the early repatriation of the mortal remains of an indian national who lost his life in an attack in Kuwait. Aseem Mahajan, J ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (UNI) Eight Indian nationals have died and one remains missing amid the escalating Gulf conflict, even as India scrambles to secure energy lifelines and evacuate citizens, with key LPG cargoes successfully transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman underscored the need to keep vital maritime corridors operational during talks. "The Prime Minister condemned the attacks tar ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite ...Read More >
Guwahati: An Indian national has been killed in Kuwait after Iranian strikes hit a power and water desalination facility, taking the total number of Indian fatalities in the ongoing West Asia conflict to eight over the past month. According to Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy, a service building at the facility sustained damage in Sunday's attack, as reported by the state-run Kuwait News Agency (KUNA). Ministry spokesperson Fatima Jawhar Hayat confirmed the death and ...Read More >
Hyderabad, March 30: An Iran strike on a facility in Kuwait has claimed the life of an Indian worker, raising concerns over the safety of Indian nationals in the ongoing West Asia conflict. The latest incident has pushed the death toll of Indian nationals to at least eight. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp According to the Kuwaiti government, the strike targeted a power and water desalination facility early on Monday. Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity and Water confirmed the incident in a post on X. ...Read More >
Kuwait City, March 30 (UNI) Indian Ambassador Paramita Tripathi visited the Central Mortuary of Kuwait on Monday, where the mortal remains of an Indian national, who lost his life during an attack on a desalination facility, were received. During the visit, the Ambassador met Brig. Abdulrahim Al-Awadhi, General Manager of the General Department of Criminal Evidence, to convey appreciation for the prompt and sensitive support provided by Kuwaiti authorities. The Indian Embassy continues to main ...Read More >
ABU DHABI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 30th Oct, 2025) Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) announced today the divestment of its 100 percent stake in TAQA Neyveli Power Company Private Limited (TAQA Neyveli) to MEIL Energy Private Limited, an affiliate of Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited (MEIL), an India-headquartered, large diversified conglomerate with strong business interests in infrastructure, energy and hi-tech manufacturing for a sale consideration of INR ...Read More >
Ten transformative technology solutions could change the way the world powers homes, grows food and secures freshwater, according to a new World Economic Forum report. Many of these critical technologies already exist but remain underused. Unlocking their potential as practical, scalable solutions to pressing climate challenges will hinge on political will, financial and material investment and public awareness. The 10 Emerging Technology Solutions for Planetary Health report, developed in col ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The World Economic Forum (WEF) and science publisher Frontiers unveiled a new report, titled "10 Emerging Technology Solutions for Planetary Health," mapping out a wave of already-existing, yet underused, innovations that can accelerate global climate action. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils in Dubai, the report frames its solutions against a dire backdrop: global temperatures stayed at 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for all of 2024, putting the world ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Indian Institute of Science (IISc) researchers from Bengaluru have developed a new siphon-based thermal desalination system that can convert salty seawater into clean drinking water. This system is said to perform the desalination process faster and more cost-effectively than existing methods. According to the Department of Science and Technology, the traditional solar still mimics nature's water cycle of evaporation and condensation to desalinate water, and has been used and recomme ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Signalling the government's intent to move ahead with the impeachment motion of Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said that main opposition parties have given their in-principle approval to support the motion in the upcoming monsoon session scheduled for July21-August 21. Rijiju said that the government is yet to decide whether the motion would be brought in the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha. For the Lok Sabha, signatures of a m ...Read More >
CHENNAI: In a major step toward promoting renewable energy, the State has proposed to employ a private player to curate a feasibility report for the installation of solar rooftops and floating solar plants to power up Chennai Metro Water Supply and Sewerage Board sites and three lakes. The CMWSSB, or Metro Water, through the Tamil Nadu Urban Infrastructure Financial Services Limited (TNUIFSL) mooted a plan to install renewable energy sources to bring down the costs of running its sites, includi ...Read More >
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