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As thick black smoke rose from the Flourish Stay bed and breakfast in South Delhi’s Malviya Nagar on Wednesday morning, ...
04/06/2026

As thick black smoke rose from the Flourish Stay bed and breakfast in South Delhi’s Malviya Nagar on Wednesday morning, panic spread quickly. Guests trapped inside the five-storey building screamed for help from windows as flames swallowed parts of the hotel.

Before fire officials reached the spot, it was local residents, shopkeepers and workers who rushed in to help.

Some climbed inside the smoke-filled building. Others spread mattresses on the narrow street below so people could jump to safety. A few performed CPR on unconscious victims pulled from inside.

Among those leading the rescue were Amir Khan, Mohammad Shoaib, Wasim Raja and Mohammad Afzal, residents of nearby Hauz Rani village. Along with several others, they entered the burning building despite the danger.

At least 21 people lost their lives in the fire, while many others were injured. Several victims were foreign nationals and families who had come to Delhi for medical treatment at nearby hospitals.

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04/06/2026

In Jhargram, West Bengal, authorities ordered the closure of the biryani outlet “Haji Biryani” following allegations that unsafe food colouring was being used in food preparation.

According to officials, the action was taken after an inspection by the health department. Authorities alleged that the food colouring used at the outlet was not considered safe for human consumption and warned that prolonged intake of such substances could pose health risks to the public.

04/06/2026

In Pune, a former employee of Wipro has alleged workplace harassment, religious pressure, and forced resignation, according to a police complaint filed on June 3.

The woman claimed that a colleague, identified as Shahina Rafique, allegedly interfered in her personal life and pressured her to convert from Hinduism to Islam in relation to marriage prospects and a professional connection involving a senior executive. She further alleged that after raising concerns with company seniors and HR officials, including submitting evidence, her complaints were ignored and a counter-complaint was filed against her.

According to her allegations, she was later pressured to resign during a Microsoft Teams call in August 2025. The complainant has demanded reinstatement, ₹50 lakh compensation, a formal apology, and action against those named.

Police said they are examining the complaint, though an FIR had reportedly not been registered at the time of reporting. The allegations have also drawn support from Hindu Janajagruti Samiti.

04/06/2026

In Uttarakhand, the government led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has continued its campaign against alleged encroachments on government land, with administrative action reportedly intensifying across multiple districts.

According to officials, demolition and land-clearance drives using bulldozers have been carried out in districts including Haridwar, Udham Singh Nagar, Nainital, and Dehradun. Authorities claim that hundreds of acres of government land have been freed from alleged encroachments.

04/06/2026

In Ghaziabad, authorities demolished Madrasa Jamia Arabia Ishatul Islam during an administrative action carried out with bulldozers.

According to the administration, the madrasa structure had allegedly been built on government land. Officials said the demolition was part of an enforcement drive against alleged illegal constructions in the area.

A 31-year-old Dalit man in Uttar Pradesh’s Agra district has alleged that he was brutally assaulted and threatened by a ...
04/06/2026

A 31-year-old Dalit man in Uttar Pradesh’s Agra district has alleged that he was brutally assaulted and threatened by a group of dominant caste men after purchasing agricultural land in his village and attempting to cultivate it.

The incident reportedly took place in Abhaidopura village of Kirawali area, where the victim, identified as Ramniwas, accused local men of attacking him, hurling casteist slurs and demanding extortion money to allow him to farm on his own land.

According to the complaint, the accused allegedly attempted to strangulate him using a cloth around his neck when he refused to pay.

‘Pay Rs 5 Lakh to Farm Here’: Victim

Ramniwas, a resident of Abhaidopura village, said he had purchased farmland in the village from one Laxman Singh for Rs 8.5 lakh. The land is reportedly located near fields owned by several men from the Jat community — identified as Dharmendra alias Pappu, Bunty, Ajua, Sunil and Kuldeep.

The victim alleged that tensions began soon after he purchased the land and that the accused were unhappy with his ownership of the property.

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The Gujarat Police have launched a large-scale crackdown against Bangladeshi nationals allegedly residing illegally in t...
04/06/2026

The Gujarat Police have launched a large-scale crackdown against Bangladeshi nationals allegedly residing illegally in the state, detaining more than 400 people under a coordinated operation called “Operation Delta Hunt”.

Addressing a press conference in Gandhinagar on Wednesday, Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi said the operation was launched against people considered a threat to national security and warned that strict action would be taken against anyone helping undocumented migrants.

“Every infiltrator who compromises the security of Gujarat will be identified, legal action will be taken, and they will be deported to Bangladesh,” Sanghavi said.

According to officials, the police detained 424 suspected illegal Bangladeshi migrants within 24 hours, while background verification and questioning of thousands of others are currently underway. Earlier estimates had put the number of arrests at over 360.

Over 6,200 Suspected Individuals Under Investigation

The Gujarat government said investigators have prepared a database of more than 6,200 suspected individuals as part of the operation. The list was reportedly compiled by analysing Indian mobile numbers that had communicated with Bangladeshi numbers.

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At least four patients have died after a major fire broke out in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Prasad Hospital in Bih...
04/06/2026

At least four patients have died after a major fire broke out in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Prasad Hospital in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district early Thursday morning. The fire erupted around 3:55 am on the fifth floor of the hospital, triggering panic and a large-scale rescue operation.

Officials said the death toll may rise as several patients remain critical and investigation is still underway.

ICU Engulfed in Smoke, Patients Evacuated in Emergency Operation

According to fire department officials, the blaze quickly spread through the ICU, filling the area with thick smoke and making rescue operations difficult. Around 20 to 24 patients were reportedly inside the ICU and nearby critical care units when the fire started.

Fire officer Ram Niwas Pandey said, “We received an emergency call at around 3:55 am and immediately rushed a team to the hospital. Around 15–20 patients were rescued from the ICU. Some died on the spot, while others were shifted to nearby hospitals.”

He added that the condition of several rescued patients remains unknown as they are undergoing treatment in different hospitals.

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A Delhi court has allowed an application filed by Yash Yadav, an accused in the NEET UG paper leak case, permitting him ...
03/06/2026

A Delhi court has allowed an application filed by Yash Yadav, an accused in the NEET UG paper leak case, permitting him to receive books in judicial custody so that he can continue his studies. The decision comes ahead of the NEET UG retest scheduled for June 21.

The order was passed by Special Judge Ajay Gupta of Rouse Avenue Court on June 2, who said that the request was being allowed in view of the accused’s constitutional rights.

“Considering the entire facts and circumstances of the instant case, the request made by the accused to study further and considering the right and liberty guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution, the application is allowed,” the court said.

Court Cites Right to Life and Personal Liberty

The court referred to Article 21 of the Constitution, which guarantees protection of life and personal liberty except through procedure established by law.

Judge Gupta noted that the accused must be allowed to continue his education while in custody, subject to jail rules and security checks.

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03/06/2026

Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has warned that India could be heading toward a severe economic downturn, describing it as an “economic tsunami”.

He said rising prices and recent policy directions could significantly impact ordinary citizens and suggested that the situation may worsen in the coming period. Gandhi also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that the government is either not addressing the issue adequately or is incapable of handling it.

According to his remarks, this is only the beginning of a deeper economic stress phase, and he claimed the scale of the crisis would be unprecedented in recent experience.

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