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Delhi Hotel Fire Kills 21, Owner Sought Amid Blame Game Over Lapses

A fire at a hotel in Delhi's Malviya Nagar killed at least 21 people, including 18 foreign nationals, many of whom were medical tourists. Authorities have launched a manhunt for the absconding owner, while police and government departments are shifting blame over alleged safety lapses and violations.

3 Jun, 03:04 — 3 Jun, 15:55
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BBCHigh13h ago

Foreign nationals among at least 21 killed in Delhi fire

Many victims were South Asians who had travelled to India for treatment or to accompany relatives.

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NYTMostly Factual13h ago

Fire at a New Delhi Hotel Kills at Least 21

The blaze, in a residential area of the Indian capital, injured dozens more, the authorities said.

By Alex Travelli and Hari Kumar

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The GuardianMostly Factual10h ago

Delhi fire blazes through hotel building – video

A fire in a building in south Delhi has killed at least 21 people, police say. The blaze hit a hotel in Malviya Nagar, a residential neighbourhood popular with students and young professionals Continue reading...

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual12h ago

Fire at New Delhi hotel kills at least 21 people

It took eight fire engines to extinguish the blaze, as more than 40 people were rescued and taken to nearby hospitals.

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DWHigh12h ago

India news: Several killed in New Delhi fire

At least 21 people were killed and several others injured after a fire tore through a building in New Delhi. Some of the victims were foreign nationals who had traveled to India for medical treatment. DW has more.

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SCMPMostly Factual12h ago

India hotel fire kills at least 21

At least 21 people were killed when a fire ripped through a hotel in New Delhi on Wednesday, police said, in one of the deadliest blazes in the Indian capital in recent years. Building fires are common in India due to a lack of firefighting equipment and routine disregard for safety regulations. The fire broke out in the morning at Flourish Stay, a bed-and-breakfast in a congested neighbourhood in the south of the city, Delhi Police said in a statement. “It is with profound sorrow that 21...

By Agence France-Presse

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YahooMostly Factual13h ago

Foreign nationals among at least 21 killed in Delhi fire

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual6h ago

Delhi's Malviya Nagar fire: Can the owner be charged with culpable homicide?

A devastating fire at a Malviya Nagar B&B, claiming 21 lives, is prompting a criminal probe. The establishment, operating far beyond its permitted capacity and without a fire NOC, mirrors the 2022 Mundka fire. Authorities are investigating culpable homicide charges against the absconding owner, highlighting systemic failures in regulatory oversight.

By SAURABH THAKUR

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indian-expressMostly Factual6h ago

Malviya Nagar fire: Police, civic body, government departments shift blame onto one another over lapses, gaps, nods

By Gayathri Mani

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual6h ago

Delhi fire: Hotel under scanner, owner absconding, 18 foreign nationals killed | Top points on Malviya Nagar blaze

While police officials believe the death toll may increase, it has been confirmed that at least 18 foreign nationals were killed in the fire.

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual11h ago

Fire in Delhi restaurant kills at least 20

At least 20 people were killed after a fire broke out at a restaurant building in New Delhi on Wednesday, according to police.

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ndtvMostly Factual12h ago

"We Can't Recognise Them": Families Search For Loved Ones After Delhi Fire

Among them was Namit Goel, who said six of his relatives were among those caught in the fire. While four bodies had been identified, two were yet to be identified, leaving the family in agonising uncertainty.

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DawnMostly Factual13h ago

New Delhi hotel fire kills at least 21: police

At least 21 people were killed when a fire ripped through a hotel in New Delhi on Wednesday, police said, in one of the deadliest blazes in the Indian capital in recent years. Building fires are common in India due to a lack of firefighting equipment and routine disregard for safety regulations. The fire broke out in the morning at Flourish Stay, a bed-and-breakfast in a congested neighbourhood in the south of the city, Delhi Police said in a statement. “It is with profound sorrow that 21 per...

By none@none.com (AFP)

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cyprus-mail14h ago

Fire in Delhi hotel kills at least 21, police say

At least 21 people were killed in a fire at a hotel in Delhi on Wednesday, police said, in one of the worst such incidents in the national capital in recent years. The hotel was located in Malviya Nagar in south Delhi, they said, a predominantly residential area popular with students and young professionals. At […]

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual14h ago

Fire sweeps through New Delhi building, killing at least 21 people

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express-tribuneMostly Factual19h ago

Fire in Delhi hotel kills at least 21, police say

Ground-floor restaurant suspected as cause of blaze as over 40 rescued, shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment

By Reuters

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Daily SabahMixed11h ago

At least 18 foreigners among 21 killed in New Delhi hotel fire

At least 18 foreign nationals were among some 21 people killed Wednesday when a fire ripped through a hotel in the Indian capital, New Delhi, according to local media. This is one...

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Daily Star BDMixed14h ago

Fire in Delhi hotel kills at least 21, police say - The Daily Star

Fire in Delhi hotel kills at least 21, police say  The Daily Star

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myjoyonlineMixed10h ago

Foreign nationals among at least 21 killed in Delhi fire

At least 21 people have been killed and many others injured after a fire tore through a multi-storey building in south Delhi, police in India's capital say.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

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express-tribune3 Jun, 03:04First to report

Fire in Delhi hotel kills at least 21, police say

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la-vanguardia3 Jun, 07:53

Al menos 20 muertos y 11 heridos en un incendio en un restaurante de Nueva Delhi

aftonbladet3 Jun, 07:54

Över 20 döda i hotellbrand i Delhi

channel-news-asia3 Jun, 08:03

Fire sweeps through New Delhi building, killing at least 21 people

iefimerida3 Jun, 08:05

Τραγωδία στην Ινδία: Τουλάχιστον 21 νεκροί από φωτιά σε ξενοδοχείο στο Νέο Δελχί [εικόνες & βίντεο]

irish-independent3 Jun, 08:14

Fire in Delhi hotel kills at least 21, police say

Daily Star BD3 Jun, 08:15

Fire in Delhi hotel kills at least 21, police say - The Daily Star

cyprus-mail3 Jun, 08:15

Fire in Delhi hotel kills at least 21, police say

klix-ba3 Jun, 08:25

Požar zahvatio zgradu u Indiji: Najmanje 21 osoba poginula, ljudi u panici skakali s prozora

orf3 Jun, 08:32

Über 20 Tote bei Brand in Indiens Hauptstadt

Dawn3 Jun, 08:33

New Delhi hotel fire kills at least 21: police

morgunbladid3 Jun, 08:52

Á þriðja tug fórust í eldsvoða

digi243 Jun, 09:00

India: cel puțin 21 de morți în urma unui incendiu izbucnit într-un hotel din New Delhi

NYT3 Jun, 09:18

Fire at a New Delhi Hotel Kills at Least 21

BBC3 Jun, 09:19

Foreign nationals among at least 21 killed in Delhi fire

Yahoo3 Jun, 09:19

Foreign nationals among at least 21 killed in Delhi fire

ndtv3 Jun, 09:25

"We Can't Recognise Them": Families Search For Loved Ones After Delhi Fire

hotnews3 Jun, 09:28

Incendiu catastrofal la un hotel din New Delhi: Cel puțin 21 de persoane au murit / Oamenii au sărit de la etaj pentru a se salva

SCMP3 Jun, 09:28

India hotel fire kills at least 21

index-hr3 Jun, 09:31

VIDEO Požar u hotelu u New Delhiju. Poginula 21 osoba, ljudi skakali sa zgrade

tagesschau3 Jun, 09:32

Mehr als 20 Tote bei Großbrand in Indiens Hauptstadt Neu-Delhi

nos3 Jun, 09:39

Doden bij hotelbrand New Delhi, mensen sprongen uit paniek uit het gebouw

Al Jazeera3 Jun, 09:41

Fire at New Delhi hotel kills at least 21 people

n1-serbia3 Jun, 09:51

Najmanje 21 osoba, uglavnom stranci koji su došli na lečenje, poginula u požaru u višespratnici u Nju Delhiju

n1-bih3 Jun, 10:10

Požar u hotelu u Delhiju usmrtio najmanje 21 osobu

delfi-lt3 Jun, 10:13

Indijos sostinėje – daugiaaukščio pastato gaisras

DW3 Jun, 10:17

India news: Several killed in New Delhi fire

jerusalem-post3 Jun, 10:32

Fire in Delhi restaurant kills at least 20

publico3 Jun, 10:44

Incêndio em hotel em Nova Deli mata pelo menos 21 pessoas

Daily Sabah3 Jun, 11:03

At least 18 foreigners among 21 killed in New Delhi hotel fire

newsbeast3 Jun, 11:03

Τραγωδία στην Ινδία: Μεγάλη πυρκαγιά σε ξενοδοχείο στο Νέο Δελχί – Τουλάχιστον 21 νεκροί

yle-uutiset3 Jun, 11:25

CNN: Ainakin 18 ulkomaalaista kuoli Delhin hotellitulipalossa

helsingin-sanomat3 Jun, 11:33

Intia | Ainakin 21 kuoli hotelli­palossa Delhissä

dr-dk3 Jun, 11:33

21 omkommet i hotelbrand i Delhi

The Guardian3 Jun, 11:43

Delhi fire blazes through hotel building – video

naftemporiki3 Jun, 11:48

Ινδία: Πολύνεκρη φωτιά σε ξενοδοχείο

berlingske3 Jun, 12:03

21 personer omkommer i brand på hotel i New Delhi

politiken3 Jun, 12:08

21 personer omkommer i brand på hotel i New Delhi

myjoyonline3 Jun, 12:23

Foreign nationals among at least 21 killed in Delhi fire

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hindustan-times3 Jun, 15:38

Delhi fire: Hotel under scanner, owner absconding, 18 foreign nationals killed | Top points on Malviya Nagar blaze

le-figaro3 Jun, 15:40

«Son opération était prévue ce matin à 11h. Maintenant, elle est morte» : 17 étrangers venus se faire soigner en Inde meurent dans l’incendie d’un hôtel

Times of India3 Jun, 15:41

Delhi's Malviya Nagar fire: Can the owner be charged with culpable homicide?

indian-express3 Jun, 15:55Latest update

Malviya Nagar fire: Police, civic body, government departments shift blame onto one another over lapses, gaps, nods