{"id":36294,"date":"2026-09-07T07:41:29","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T02:11:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petrolnews.in\/live\/delhi-building-collapse-satya-niketan-hostel-tragedy-latest-updates\/"},"modified":"2026-09-07T07:41:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T02:11:29","slug":"delhi-building-collapse-satya-niketan-hostel-tragedy-latest-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petrolnews.in\/live\/delhi-building-collapse-satya-niketan-hostel-tragedy-latest-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"Delhi Building Collapse | Satya Niketan Hostel Tragedy; Latest Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Good morning! Here\u2019s your quick catch-up on the stories you\u2019ll want to know before the day gets going.<\/p>\n

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In Delhi, Sunday took a tragic turn when a five-storey hostel in Satya Niketan came crashing down, killing six students and seriously injuring five others. 12 people have been rescued, but the search under the rubble is still on. A trapped man even managed to record a video pleading for help \u2014 a heartbreaking moment amid the rescue operation.<\/p>\n

Nepal\u2019s floods brought an unexpected twist too. A woman whose family had already begun mourning her was found alive days later. But beyond that remarkable rescue, the disaster remains devastating: 1,344 bodies have been recovered, around 5,000 people are still missing, and losses are estimated at NPR 400 billion.<\/p>\n

And in Madhya Pradesh\u2019s Sagar, a liquor tragedy has raised serious questions after poisonous illicit liquor claimed 12 lives and sent around 35 people to hospital. The incident has also led to action against excise and police officials, with five suspended and another officer attached to Gwalior headquarters.<\/p>\n

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That\u2019s just the start. We\u2019ve rounded up the other big stories you need to know today.<\/p>\n

Today’s Top Headlines<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

‘A cry for help from the rubble,’ Delhi hostel collapse claims 6 lives<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A five-storey building came crashing down in Delhi\u2019s Satya Niketan on Sunday, killing six students and seriously injuring five others.<\/p>\n

12 people have been rescued so far, CM Rekha Gupta said, but the search under the rubble continues. The building housed a hostel, with students reportedly inside when basement excavation was underway.<\/p>\n

In a heartbreaking twist, a trapped man recorded a video asking for help, while his friend said he kept calling and pleading to be saved. READ MORE<\/p>\n

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Nepal floods bring shocking twist; woman declared dead found alive<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A Nepali woman was found alive days after her family began mourning her, leaving relatives stunned.<\/p>\n

As this shocking twist unfolded, floods hit Nepal\u2019s Gorkha district, washing away four houses and a suspension bridge without causing any deaths.<\/p>\n

But the wider disaster remains severe: 1,344 bodies have been recovered, and around 5,000 people are still missing.<\/p>\n

With losses estimated at NPR 400 billion, Nepal\u2019s tourism sector is now taking a hit too, with peak-season bookings being cancelled. READ MORE<\/p>\n

12 deaths after liquor consumption: What happened in Sagar?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A liquor tragedy has shaken Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, after poisonous illicit liquor left 12 people dead, while the Collector has confirmed 10 deaths.<\/p>\n

Around 35 people were taken to hospital, with some still critical and the toll feared to rise.<\/p>\n

The deaths have also triggered government action: five excise and police officials have been suspended, while a Divisional Flying Squad officer has been attached to Gwalior headquarters. READ MORE<\/p>\n

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New UN map sparks India\u2019s objection; J&K, Ladakh in focus<\/strong><\/p>\n

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India has clarified its position on the UN\u2019s Equal Earth map, saying the proposal does not mean accepting any particular map.<\/p>\n

The Ministry of External Affairs said the proposal does not decide countries\u2019 borders, disputed territories or place names. It simply aims to show countries in proportion to their actual size.<\/p>\n

India also made its position clear: the entire country, including Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, must be shown as per its official map. READ MORE<\/p>\n

Tricolour flies high in China as Satwik-Chirag win China Masters men’s doubles title<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A great day for Indian sports as India’s Satwik Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty script history, winning the China Masters men’s doubles event.<\/p>\n

The Indian pair bounced back from a set down to defeat China’s He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu 11-21, 21-13, 21-17.<\/p>\n

It is the second title of the season for the Indians, who had won the Singapore Open Super 750 and also reached the final of the Thailand Open Super 500.<\/p>\n

The Indian pair also won approximately \u20b987 lakh in prize money. This was also SatChi’s 10th BWF World Tour title. READ MORE<\/p>\n

The Day Ahead<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1. Uttarakhand Congress to hold a major protest in Dehradun today over the Haldwani \u2018purification\u2019 controversy. The march demands action against those involved in the ritual, action against BJP state chief Mahendra Bhatt, and withdrawal of the FIR against Rahul Gandhi.<\/p>\n

2. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilisers will hold three meetings today; it will discuss the diversion of subsidised urea in the wood panel industry, fertiliser subsidy and innovation schemes, and generic versus branded medicines, with a focus on public awareness and the trust deficit.<\/p>\n

3. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will inaugurate a two-day NCW workshop on \u201cGender-Responsive Governance\u201d in Faridabad today. More than 200 women legislators from 25 states will attend the event to strengthen their leadership, communication, decision-making and understanding of gender-responsive governance.<\/p>\n

4. Telangana Assembly session will begin today. The session aims to discuss development programmes and pending land acquisition for irrigation projects. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed MLAs to speed up the process and assured funds for land acquisition, R&R measures and forest clearances.<\/p>\n

5. Tata Motors\u2019 voluntary tender offer for all common shares of Iveco Group opens today. The all-cash offer is priced at EUR 14.10 per share, valuing the Italian commercial vehicle maker at around EUR 3.82 billion. The offer will remain open for acceptance until October 26.<\/p>\n

6. RBI will conduct a 30-day variable rate reverse repo auction for \u20b97 lakh crore today. The auction aims to manage liquidity conditions in the banking system. It will be held from 9.30 am to 10 am, with the funds to be reversed on October 7.<\/p>\n

7. Delhi court will begin examining prosecution evidence today in the trial of former domestic help Rahul Meena, accused of raping and killing the 22-year-old daughter of a senior IRS officer. The court has framed charges of rape, murder and robbery, clearing the way for the trial to begin.<\/p>\n

Visual Of The Day<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Bappa arrives in style: People carry idols of lord Ganesh to ‘Pandals’ ahead of the ‘Ganesh Chaturthi’ festival.<\/span><\/p>\n

Today In History<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Statement Of The Day<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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News With A Twist<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Pythons audition for a role in an Opera<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A python has auditioned for a role at New York\u2019s famous Metropolitan Opera, with one snake even making it into the cast. Meanwhile, Hungary hosted a grave-digging competition where 19 teams raced to dig the perfect grave.<\/p>\n

In the US, a birthday gift of lottery tickets turned into a \u20b99.44-crore jackpot. In Bihar, a family took car security to another level, using a crane to park their new Scorpio on the roof.<\/p>\n

And in Abu Dhabi, a rare white falcon fetched a whopping \u20b93.85 crore at auction, reportedly bought by an uncle to fulfil his niece\u2019s dream.<\/p>\n

Today, in \u2018News with a twist\u2019, here are five unusual and fascinating stories from around the world\u2026 READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n

News In Headlines<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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