September 7, 2026 10:04 AM

Delhi building collapse: Death toll rises to six, PM Modi condoles loss of lives

The death toll in the Satya Niketan building collapse in Delhi has risen to six, with search and rescue operations continuing at the site as teams sift through heavy debris for people who may still be trapped. “One more person was rescued during the night but was brought dead, taking the toll to six,” Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southwest) Amit Goel said. Eleven people have so far been rescued, while several others, mostly students, are feared trapped under the debris, officials said. ...

November 25, 2024 10:48 PM

Named in FIR, Sambhal MP and MLA’s son deny involvement in violence

Facing FIRs over the deadly violence in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal city, Samajwadi Party MP Zia Ur Rehman Barq and Nawab Suhail Iqbal, son of SP legislator Iqbal Mehmood, on Monday denied any wrongdoing and accused the administration and police of mishandling the situation, which led to the deaths of four people. MP Zia Ur Rehman Barq told IANS, “I have been booked in a false case by the police, who are trying to hide their own failure.” Barq and Nawab Suhail Iqbal were named in seven FIRs ...

September 16, 2024 4:29 PM

CBI takes over Delhi coaching centre deaths investigation

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has officially taken charge of the investigation into the tragic deaths of three UPSC aspirants at a coaching centre in Old Rajinder Nagar, Delhi. The agency registered an FIR on Wednesday, marking the formal transfer of the case from Delhi Police. A senior CBI official confirmed that all relevant documents have been handed over by Delhi Police, and the CBI team is expected to visit the incident site soon for a detailed investigation. This development ...