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Deadly Fire at Delhi Hotel Kills 21, Prompts Safety Crackdown

A deadly fire at a Delhi hotel in Malviya Nagar killed 21 people, leading to the arrest of the B&B owner and exposing oversight gaps in fire safety. The tragedy has prompted Delhi authorities to order a month-long fire safety crackdown across the city.

3 Jun, 21:01 — 4 Jun, 03:26
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Al JazeeraMostly Factual7h ago

Deadly fire rips through New Delhi hotel

A fire has ripped through a hotel in New Delhi, killing at least 21 people including 18 foreign nationals.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual1h ago

‘Everything works in Delhi’: Hotel owner blames ‘other person’ in Malviya Nagar fire probe

A devastating fire at a Malviya Nagar hotel, claiming 21 lives, has revealed alleged violations including operating far beyond capacity and lacking fire safety clearance. The owner, arrested, reportedly claimed ignorance of rules and delegated operations. Investigations are underway into structural changes and ownership of multiple properties.

By TOI CITY DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual3h ago

Malviya Nagar fire news LIVE: Victims struggled to open doors due to digital locks; BnB owner Lavkesh Bajaj arrested

Malviya Nagar fire LIVE News: After21 people were reported killed in the fire incident in as several of the officials warned that the death toll could rise, as several of the injured remain in critical condition

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indian-expressMostly Factual4h ago

At offsite review meeting, National Conference decides to hold protest in Delhi for statehood, ‘constitutional guarantees’

By Naveed Iqbal

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ndtvMostly Factual1h ago

Delhi Hotel Owner Witnessed Fire That Killed 21, Fled Out Of Fear: Sources

Lavkesh Bajaj, owner of Flourish Stay B&B said he drove past his burning hotel instead of stopping by to help people rescue those trapped in the fire.

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