UAE expresses solidarity with India over factory explosion
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended its condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery for all those who were injured.
A fire and explosion at a pharmaceutical factory in India's southern state of Telangana killed at least 12 people and injured several others. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a social media post announced financial support of 200,000 Indian rupees (AED 8,570) each to the next of kin.
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