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  Delhi's Satya Niketan sees major MCD action, 27 of 51 dilapidated buildings to be demolished today

  September 09, 2026 8:57 IST

  The MCD has ordered the demolition of 27 out of 51 buildings found dangerous during a survey of PGs and hostels after the deadly Satya Niketan building collapse. Meanwhile, police have made another arrest in the case, while the Delhi government is preparing a new law to regulate PGs.

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  Delhi crime spree raises alarm as businessman's home robbed of Rs 2.5 cr, firing on police in Rohini

  September 09, 2026 7:34 IST

  Delhi witnessed three major crime incidents involving a Rs 2.5 crore theft from a businessman's flat in Timarpur, a Rs 1 crore armed robbery in Daryaganj and a police encounter with three alleged criminals in Rohini.

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  Rakesh Mehta, former Delhi chief secretary, dies by suicide; cites 'mental health issues' in note

  September 08, 2026 23:04 IST

  Rakesh Mehta, the 74-year-old ex IAS officer, was found hanging from the ceiling fan at his apartment in Sector-82, Noida. Police have found a purported suicide in which Mehta mentioned struggling with "mental health issues".

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  Registration, CCTV, rent regulation: Delhi plans stricter PG rules after Satya Niketan tragedy

  September 08, 2026 22:31 IST

  After the Satya Niketan collapse, a proposed Delhi bill seeks tighter rules for PG accommodation, including mandatory registration, safety checks, rent controls and complaint mechanisms. The framework could affect PGs in major student hubs such as Mukherjee Nagar and Rajendra Nagar.

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  After Satya Niketan collapse, NHRC pushes Delhi government, UGC to address DU hostel shortage

  September 08, 2026 17:17 IST

  The NHRC has directed the Delhi government and UGC to prepare a time-bound plan to address the shortage of affordable hostel facilities for Delhi University students. The move comes amid renewed attention on student housing after the Satya Niketan building collapse.

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  DU's hostel crisis: Why thousands of students are forced to depend on PGs, rented rooms

  September 08, 2026 13:56 IST

  The decades-old five-storey building, which housed a boys' paying guest accommodation, collapsed near Satya Niketan while repair work was underway. A total of 12 people were pulled out of the debris, of which seven were killed.

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  FIR claims owners built upper floors of Satya Niketan PG despite knowing structural load limits

  September 08, 2026 12:10 IST

  The FIR also alleged, based on local inquiry, that the building was several years old and that its owners, identified as Hari Bansal and his brother, had constructed four upper floors allegedly for rental income.

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  Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta receives bomb threat via email

  September 08, 2026 12:38 IST

  The threat was received at 8:39 am, following which security agencies were alerted and necessary checks were initiated.

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  19-year-old dies in Satya Niketan PG collapse, family to donate corneas to save someone's sight

  September 08, 2026 9:39 IST

  19-year-old Arpit, who was among the seven people killed in the Satya Niketan PG collapse, had returned from Madhya Pradesh just hours before the tragedy. Amid their grief, his family has decided to donate his corneas, hoping that his death can help bring the gift of sight to another person.

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  Adjacent building in Satya Niketan to be demolished in phases, several structures in vicinity sealed

  September 08, 2026 11:20 IST

  The building currently stands supported by guard rails. To support it, there are a total of 18-20 guard rails in the front, back and middle. Surprisingly, the building has no pillars or beams.

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  Satya Niketan building collapse: Many buildings found dangerous after 28 lakh structures inspected

  September 08, 2026 6:38 IST

  MCD officials said the decades-old G+4 building housed a boys' hostel. The civic body said that the structure had no sanctioned building plan, nor was any complaint against it received.

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  Satya Niketan tragedy: PG owner held, MCD officials suspended; structural audit ordered | Top points

  September 07, 2026 23:54 IST

  Day after the building collapse in Delhi's Satya Niketan area, authorities have swung into action, with a structural audit of PGs being ordered and the Delhi Police arresting the owner of 'Hostel Daze'. Meanwhile, five MCD officials have also been suspended.

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  54-year-old Manipuri musician beaten to death in Delhi for objecting drinking outside flat; 8 held

  September 07, 2026 23:55 IST

  The victim was identified as C Vikram Singh, a Manipur native who has been residing in Kilokari village for several years. The Sunlight Colony police have detained eight persons including a minor for their alleged involvement in the incident.

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  Satya Niketan tragedy: LG directs structural audits as govt urges crackdown on illegal construction

  September 07, 2026 21:24 IST

  Delhi LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu has directed a structural audit of buildings in PG hubs across the capital. The development comes in the aftermath of the tragedy in Satya Niketan that claimed seven lives.

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  Delhi University asks colleges to fast-track hostel plans after Satya Niketan tragedy

  September 07, 2026 20:24 IST

  VC Yogesh Singh asked college principals to review residential facilities for students and expedite ongoing hostel projects. He also urged them to expedite existing hostels or any under-construction hostel projects so that the facilities could be made available to students as soon as possible.

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  Satya Niketan building collapse: PG owner Hariram Gupta, wife remanded to 14-day judicial custody

  September 07, 2026 23:55 IST

  The Delhi Police earlier arrested the building owners and beneficiaries 81-year-old Hariram Gupta, his wife Urmila Gupta (75 years) and son Mahesh Gupta, aged 52 years.

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  Costly rooms, unhygienic food, no space to breathe: The meager conditions of PGs in Delhi's UPSC hub

  September 07, 2026 16:48 IST

  The PGs charge around Rs 30 to 40,000 for a single room, and for sharing accommodations, it can vary between Rs 10,000 to 20,000. "At the time of booking, we have to pay Rs 1 to 1.5 lakh as security deposits," the owner said.

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  'Can't escape responsibility': HC notice to Delhi govt, MCD, DU over Satya Niketan building collapse

  September 07, 2026 16:18 IST

  Issuing notice to the Centre, MCD and the DU over the building collapse in Satya Niketan, the Delhi High Court has taken a serious note over Sunday's incident and said that such tragedies cannot happened in the national capital in every second year.

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  Satya Niketan PG owner apprehended in Rajasthan's Bhiwadi a day after deadly building collapse

  September 07, 2026 14:43 IST

  The police had booked Hariram and others on charges of culpable homicide, negligence in upkeep of a structure, and endangering the safety of others at the South Campus Police Station.

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  How many floors can be built in a house in Delhi? Here's what the rules say

  September 07, 2026 13:25 IST

  The residential building, which housed a boys' paying guest accommodation near Delhi University's South Campus near Satya Niketan, collapsed on Sunday while repair work was underway.

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  Five MCD officials suspended as Rekha Gupta takes big action after Satya Niketan building collapse

  September 07, 2026 13:48 IST

  Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has ordered a major crackdown following the Satya Niketan building collapse, with five MCD officials suspended. The action involves officials ranging from Deputy Commissioner to Junior Engineer level.

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  Delhi CM Gupta orders sealing of all illegal five-storey buildings after Satya Niketan incident

  September 07, 2026 10:47 IST

  Chief Minister Rekha Gupta made it clear that there would be no compromise on the safety of Delhi's residents and that no one would be spared in cases of negligence.

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  MCD orders sealing of illegal buildings above four floors after six deaths in Satya Niketan tragedy

  September 07, 2026 8:26 IST

  A five-storey PG building collapsed in Delhi's Satya Niketan, killing five people and injuring several others. The MCD has ordered immediate sealing of illegal constructions exceeding four floors.

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  CCTV captures moment building collapses in Delhi's Satya Niketan, death count rises to six | Video

  September 07, 2026 9:20 IST

  A five-storey building serving as a paying guest accommodation for students in South Delhi's Satya Niketan collapsed on Sunday afternoon, leading to the deaths of six.

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  Delhi building collapse: PG owner booked, magisterial probe ordered as deaths rise to 6 | 10 Points

  September 07, 2026 5:59 IST

  Delhi CM Rekha Gupta has ordered a magisterial inquiry of the incident and FIR against the building owner. Those found responsible for this grave incident will be held fully accountable and dealt with under the strictest provisions of law, CMO Delhi in a post on X said.

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  PM Modi condoles deaths in Delhi building collapse, calls incident 'distressing'

  September 06, 2026 20:46 IST

  Expressing condolences over Delhi building collapse, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. He has also called the incident 'distressing'.

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  'No one will be spared': Delhi CM Rekha Gupta vows strict action over Satya Niketan collapse

  September 06, 2026 23:58 IST

  Speaking to reporters at the site where the tragedy happened in Satya Niketan, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has said that action will be taken against those responsible. She also said the building collapsed due to an excavation work that was being carried out.

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  Satya Niketan tragedy: Collapsed building was 40-50 years old; Delhi Police files FIR

  September 06, 2026 23:58 IST

  In a statement, the Delhi Police said that the collapsed building in the Satya Niketan area was a 40 to 50 years old structure where a repair work was going on when the tragedy happened. It has also registered an FIR.