At least 21 people were killed when a fire tore through a hotel in southern Delhi, where many guests were reportedly visiting for medical treatment. Authorities said the building lacked a valid fire safety certificate, and police opened a culpable homicide case.
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At least 21 people, including foreign nationals, were killed when a fire swept through a multi-storey building in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar. More than 40 people were rescued as authorities investigated the cause and whether the building had proper permissions.
In response to a recent militant attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir that resulted in 26 deaths, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to address terrorism and its supporters, emphasizing decisive action against those responsible. Modi paid tribute to the victims and, while refraining from directly naming Pakistan, made it clear that India would pursue the perpetrators relentlessly. Additionally, India's External Affairs Ministry announced the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan, contingent on Pakistan taking credible steps to stop supporting cross-border terrorism, highlighting the heightened tensions and a shift in India's diplomatic approach.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance's four-day visit to India aims to enhance bilateral relations, focusing on advancing trade negotiations and reviewing progress on the bilateral agenda set earlier this year. The visit includes both official discussions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and personal engagements, such as visits to cultural landmarks and attending a wedding, highlighting the multifaceted nature of diplomatic trips. This visit underscores the importance of U.S.-India relations, with potential significant implications for trade policies and economic collaboration between the two nations.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to receive a 21-gun welcome salute and a state dinner on Thursday, the first time since becoming prime minister. This honor is typically reserved for the closest allies of the U.S., and is a reflection of the Biden administration's view that India is a vital ally for Washington's top foreign policy goal. Despite criticism from some U.S. lawmakers and advocates over human rights and India's reluctance to break with Russia, hundreds of activists are working to challenge the delicate choreography of the visit.
On June 3, 2021, a devastating train crash in India's eastern state of Odisha has killed 288 people and injured more than 850. Rescuers are working to free people from the mangled wreckage and the death toll is expected to rise. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his condolences and the government is providing assistance to those affected. This is the second major train accident in India this year, prompting calls for improved safety measures.
The Indian Income Tax Department has searched the offices of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in New Delhi and Mumbai, weeks after the BBC released a documentary about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Rights groups and opposition politicians have denounced the move as an intimidation tactic, and the BBC's employees have asked not to be identified. The Indian government's actions have raised serious questions about the freedom of the press in the country.
Indian police have blocked students from entering a university in Delhi to prevent them from screening a BBC documentary about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which has been banned in the country. The Students’ Federation of India (SFI) has vowed to fight for the right to show the documentary and to challenge the government's decision, while students and activists have accused the government of trying to stifle free speech. Four people were reportedly detained by police, including officers in plain clothes, at Jamia Milia Islamia University.