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Delhi fire: 15 patients continue recovery at Max Hospital, majority foreigners

Delhi fire: 15 patients continue recovery at Max Hospital, majority foreigners

Fifteen people injured in the Malviya Nagar fire incident are currently admitted at Max Hospital in the Saket Complex and recovering from their injuries, officials said.  According to the hospital, 13 of the patients are foreign nationals. Medical staff confirmed that 14 patients are being treated in ICUs and wards, and all are in stable condition, reported ANI. One patient is still on ventilator support, while five patients have been taken off ventilators and are showing signs of improvement. Doctors said all patients are receiving continuous care and close monitoring. Fire incident claimed 21 lives The tragic fire broke out earlier this week at a bed-and-breakfast establishment in Malviya Nagar, Delhi. The incident claimed at least 21 lives, including 17 foreign nationals, and left several others injured. Rescue teams faced difficulties due to blocked exits and safety issues inside the building. Safety lapses under investigation During the investigation, authorities found multiple fire safety violations and serious lapses in the building’s infrastructure. Officials reportedly discovered that windows and glass panels were sealed, preventing smoke from escaping. …

Supreme Court orders status quo on deportation of two women declared foreigners by Assam tribunal | Legal News

Supreme Court orders status quo on deportation of two women declared foreigners by Assam tribunal | Legal News

2 min readNew DelhiJun 6, 2026 12:46 AM IST The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the possible deportation of two women who were declared foreigners by the Foreigners Tribunal in Assam. Issuing notice on appeals by Saleha Khatun and Sarbhanu Begum, a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and V Mohana directed that “in the meantime, status quo, as it exits today, shall be maintained” and the petitioners, “if they are in detention, shall not be deported till the next date of listing i.e. 16th July, 2026”. The appellants contended that they were “impoverished, illiterate” and were working as maids. They said they have been languishing in the Goalpara Detention Camp since March 2, 2026”, after they were declared foreigners by the Tribunal in Darrang, Mangaldai. The appellants said they belong to economically vulnerable backgrounds and have been deprived of their liberty and separated from their family “solely on the basis of findings which are ex facie perverse, extremely hypertechnical and arbitrary”. Both claimed that their father’s name is reflected in pre-1971 electoral records. The duo …

Delhi Police register culpable homicide case after 21 people, including several foreigners, are killed in blaze

Delhi Police register culpable homicide case after 21 people, including several foreigners, are killed in blaze

Delhi Police have registered a case under the culpable homicide provisions and other relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) following the devastating fire incident in Malviya Nagar that claimed 21 lives, reported the IANS. According to sources, investigators have identified the hotel owner as Lokesh Bajaj. The officials are also examining the role of three business partners believed to be involved in the operation of the establishment. The partners are reportedly linked to several other hotels and guest houses across Delhi, according to the IANS. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Delhi fire: 17 foreigners among 21 killed; PM announces Rs 2 lakh ex gratia

Delhi fire: 17 foreigners among 21 killed; PM announces Rs 2 lakh ex gratia

A devastating fire broke out at the multi-storied Lemon Green Restaurant in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar on Wednesday morning, killing 21 people amongst whom 17 were foreign nationals according to Delhi Police. Officials said the victims include people from Liberia, Nigeria, Mozambique and Bangladesh, as per IANS reports. Rescue operation completed Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) (South Delhi) Jitender Kumar confirmed that the rescue and search operation was completed at 12:12 p.m, reported the news agency. He said, “A total of 47 people were rescued, of which 21 have died, and 26 are undergoing treatment,” reported the news agency. The SDM also confirmed that emergency teams worked through the morning to evacuate people trapped inside the building. Injured include police personnel and people who jumped from height According to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi, 13 injured people were brought to the hospital. Among them, three people suffered injuries after jumping from a height while trying to escape the fire. AIIMS Trauma Centre officials also confirmed that 10 of the injured are Delhi Police personnel …

18 foreigners among 21 dead in Delhi Malviya Nagar fire; victims from Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Africa

18 foreigners among 21 dead in Delhi Malviya Nagar fire; victims from Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Africa

Among the 21 killed in a deadly fire in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar on Wednesday morning, people familiar with the matter have stated that at least 18 were foreign nationals. Police personnel at a site fire in a restaurant at Malviya Nagar, in New Delhi (ANI) As per people close to the matter, the victims were identified as nationals from Nigeria, Mozambique, Bangladesh, Somalia, Liberia, and Afghanistan. On Wednesday morning, a fire erupted in a five-storey bed and breakfast building in Malvya Nagar’s Hauz Rani area. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Delhi restaurant fire LIVE: At least 21 people killed, several foreigners among those dead

Delhi restaurant fire LIVE: At least 21 people killed, several foreigners among those dead

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday (June 3, 2026) condoled the loss of lives in the fire incident in Malviya Nagar and urged the State Government to provide adequate and timely compensation, including prompt medical care to those injured. In a post on X, Mr. Kharge said, “Deeply saddened by the tragic fire incident in Malviya Nagar, Delhi. My heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones and prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured.”  The State Government authorities should provide adequate and timely compensation, including prompt medical care, to the victims, Mr. Kharge said. “I urge Congress workers to extend every possible help and support to the victims in this difficult time,” the Congress chief said. – PTI Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Government notifies changes in Immigration and Foreigners Rules, 2025

Government notifies changes in Immigration and Foreigners Rules, 2025

Union Home Ministry notified that the foreigners coming to India on a visa for 180 days or less will now have to register themselves “any time before the expiry of the said period of 180 days” in case they want to stay beyond the visa period, according to changes in the Immigration and Foreigners Rules, 2025. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The foreigners coming to India on a visa for 180 days or less will now have to register themselves “any time before the expiry of the said period of 180 days” in case they want to stay beyond the visa period, according to changes in the Immigration and Foreigners Rules, 2025 notified by the Union Home Ministry. The new provision, notified on Monday (June 1, 2026), will replace the previous rule that required the registration “within fourteen days after the expiry of one hundred and eighty days of arrival in India.” “… the Immigration and Foreigners Rules, 2025 (hereinafter referred to as the said rules), in rule 12, ‘ (a) in sub-rule (1), ‘ …

Govt notifies changes in Immigration and Foreigners Rules, 2025

Govt notifies changes in Immigration and Foreigners Rules, 2025

New Delhi, The foreigners coming to India on a visa for 180 days or less will now have to register themselves “any time before the expiry of the said period of 180 days” in case they want to stay beyond the visa period, according to changes in the Immigration and Foreigners Rules, 2025 notified by the Union home ministry. Govt notifies changes in Immigration and Foreigners Rules, 2025 The new provision, notified on Monday, will replace the previous rule that required the registration “within fourteen days after the expiry of one hundred and eighty days of arrival in India.” “… the Immigration and Foreigners Rules, 2025 , in rule 12, ‘” in sub-rule , ‘” in the third proviso, for the words “within fourteen days after the expiry of one hundred and eighty days of his arrival in India”, the words “any time before the expiry of the said period of one hundred and eighty days” shall be substituted,” the notification published in the gazette said. The foreigners on a visa for more than 180 …

West Bengal tops States in crimes by foreigners; Bangladeshis top accused: NCRB

West Bengal tops States in crimes by foreigners; Bangladeshis top accused: NCRB

Among IPC/BNS offences, foreigners were most commonly booked for forgery, 127 cases; followed by theft (112), cheating (78) and murder (45). Representational image. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Bangladeshi nationals accounted for the highest number of foreign nationals arrested in connection with criminal cases across the country at 3,091 in 2024, followed by Nigerians at 509, Nepalis at 476, and Myanmar nationals at 245, according to the latest NCRB data. West Bengal recorded the highest number of crimes committed by foreigners among states at 992, while Delhi topped Union Territories in both crimes committed by foreigners and crimes against them, the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report showed. At 64 cases, Delhi recorded the highest number of crimes against foreigners among UTs. A total of 4,794 foreign nationals, including 944 women and 11 transgender persons, were arrested in criminal cases in the country in 2024, the data showed. They were most commonly booked under the Foreigners Act and Registration of Foreigners Act, followed by the Passport Act and the NDPS Act. Among IPC/BNS offences, foreigners …

Foreigners In India To Get 30-Day Visa Extension Amid West Asia War, No Penalties For Overstaying | India News

Foreigners In India To Get 30-Day Visa Extension Amid West Asia War, No Penalties For Overstaying | India News

Last Updated:March 14, 2026, 00:19 IST India will grant 30-day visa extensions and waive overstay penalties for foreign nationals stranded in the country due to the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran. The US-Israeli war on Iran has affected international flights. (Reuters) India on Friday announced that it will grant one-month visa extensions and waive overstay penalties for foreign nationals stranded in the country because of travel disruptions linked to the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran. The Consulate General of India in Dubai announced that the relief measures were being introduced to help travellers unable to leave India due to the conflict in the Gulf, as flights remain disrupted to several countries. “All types of visas/e-visas expiring/due for expiry soon would be extended for a month on gratis basis, for the affected nationals by jurisdictional FRROs (Foreigners Regional Registration Offices) on a case-to-case basis: Penalty for any overstay by affected foreign nationals due to ongoing developments in West Asia after February 28, 2026, would be waived off,” the statement read. IMPORTANT NOTICE⬇️Extension of Regular Indian Visa/E-Visa …