- At least six people have died and dozens remain trapped after a five-storey student hostel collapsed in south-west Delhi on Sunday.
- Emergency services have rescued at least 13 people from the debris, though operations have been hampered by the area's narrow access lanes.
- The 40-to-50-year-old building was reportedly undergoing basement renovations at the time of the collapse and may have suffered structural weakening.
- Indian prime minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences as Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta ordered a magisterial inquiry into the disaster.
- Police have filed a preliminary chargesheet against the building owner, while student groups have staged protests demanding stricter safety audits for student accommodation.
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