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Tragic Fire in Kuwait Claims Lives of 45 Indians;  Bodies Arrive in Kochi Incident Overview A devastating fire broke out in a labor accommodation in Kuwait's Mangaf on June 12, resulting in the tragic death of 45 Indian nationals. The victims included 23 from Kerala, seven from Tamil Nadu, three from Andhra Pradesh, and one each from Bihar, Odisha, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Haryana, Punjab, and West Bengal. This incident is considered one of the most significant disasters affecting the Indian diaspora in Kuwait. Response and Relief Efforts The bodies of the deceased were transported back to India via a special aircraft of the Indian Air Force, which landed at Cochin International Airport in Kerala. The Kerala government, in collaboration with the central government, ensured a respectful and organized repatriation process. Kerala Minister P Rajeev stated that special ambulances and police pilots were arranged to facilitate the transportation of the bodies to ...

Supreme Court Dismisses L&T Plea Over Sharavathi Tendering Process In a recent development, the Supreme Court has rejected the Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by Larsen & Toubro (L&T), a prominent infrastructure company, challenging the tendering process for the prestigious Sharavathi Pumped Storage project. The decision came on Monday, following a thorough consideration by the bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud. Background and Decision The apex court stated, "We are not inclined to entertain the Special Leave Petition under Article 136 of the Constitution of India," thereby dismissing L&T's plea. L&T had contested the order of the Division Bench comprising Chief Justice NV Anjaria and Justice Krishna S Dixit of the Karnataka High Court. However, their appeal was dismissed by the Supreme Court. Implications for the Sharavathi Project The Sharavathi pumped storage project, a significant hydroelectric initiative, has been the subjec...