A five-storey building used as a paying guest accommodation for students collapsed in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area, triggering a massive rescue operation. The building, reportedly known as Hostel Daze, was located near Nanakpura Gurudwara and close to several educational institutions.

The latest reports say two people have died, while several others remain feared trapped under the rubble. Rescue teams have already pulled multiple people out alive, with students among those shifted to hospital for treatment.

The building reportedly had a basement and five upper floors. Police said repair work was underway in the basement when the structure collapsed. The cause of the collapse is still being investigated, while questions are being raised about the condition and safety of the ageing structure.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the site and said multiple agencies were working in coordination to ensure the safe rescue of those trapped. The NDRF, Delhi Police, fire services, ambulances and other emergency teams have been deployed.

Delhi Building Collapse | 2 Dead, Several Trapped as Rescue Teams Battle Through Rubble

Two people have died after a five-storey building used as a boys’ PG accommodation collapsed in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area. Around 40–50 people are feared trapped under the rubble, according to local reports, while rescue agencies continue their operation. Six people have been rescued so far, according to authorities.

The building had a basement and five upper floors and was reportedly around 40–50 years old. Repair work was underway in the basement when the structure collapsed, raising questions about whether the work contributed to the disaster.

Teams from the NDRF, Delhi Fire Services, Delhi Police, DDMA, MCD and Civil Defence have been deployed at the site. Rescue personnel are removing debris and searching for students and workers who may still be trapped.

Delhi Building Collapse | 2 Dead, Six Rescued as Teams Race to Save Trapped Students

BRICS SUMMIT 2026: Delhi is witnessing major traffic restrictions and diversions as authorities prepare for the upcoming BRICS Leaders' Summit at Bharat Mandapam. A motorcade rehearsal is affecting more than 35 roads, with Delhi Traffic Police advising commuters to plan journeys in advance, allow extra travel time and use the Metro wherever possible.

The restrictions affect several important routes across Central, South and other parts of Delhi. Traffic police have also identified multiple diversion points and issued alternate-route advisories for commuters travelling to railway stations and the airport.

India will host the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam on September 12 and 13, 2026. The event is expected to bring together leaders from BRICS member and partner countries, along with outreach invitees.

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A five-storey building identified as Hostel Daze collapsed in South Delhi’s Satya Niketan area on Sunday afternoon, triggering a major rescue operation. The area is close to Delhi University’s South Campus and is known for student PGs and hostels. Reports say around 10 people have been rescued, while several others are feared trapped under the rubble.

Delhi Fire Services, Delhi Police, NDRF, MCD, CATS, DDMA and Civil Defence teams have been deployed at the site. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said rescue operations were being carried out on a war footing. A nearby building was also reportedly evacuated as a precautionary measure.

Watch the latest visuals from the Satya Niketan building collapse, rescue operations, eyewitness accounts and the latest updates on the number of people rescued or still feared trapped.

DELHI BUILDING COLLAPSE LIVE | Hostel Daze Collapses In Satya Niketan, Rescue Operation Underway

Protesters gathered at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar to demonstrate against caste-based reservation, with police detaining several participants during the protest.

The demonstration brought the contentious issue of caste-based reservation back into focus, as protesters raised their objections to the existing reservation system and gathered at one of the capital’s designated protest sites.

Police detained several demonstrators as authorities moved to manage the gathering.

The protest comes amid continuing public and political debate over reservation policies in India, including questions surrounding social justice, equal opportunity, representation and the future of affirmative-action policies.

Jantar Mantar Protest Against Caste-Based Reservation | Delhi Police Detain Several Demonstrators

A 19-year-old nursing student was found dead inside her hostel room in Rajendra Nagar, central Delhi, on Friday, with police investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

The student was reportedly in her third year of BSc Nursing and was also part of the nursing staff at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital. She was a resident of Najafgarh in southwest Delhi.

According to police, a preliminary inquiry suggested that the student may have died by suicide. No suicide note has been recovered so far. Police were informed by the hospital on August 21 and reached the hostel to begin their investigation.

Delhi Nursing Student Found Dead In Hostel Room | Police Probe Underway

India-Pakistan tensions are once again in focus after authorities in New Delhi cleared unauthorized structures and encroachments outside the Pakistan High Commission.

The action comes days after Pakistani authorities removed security barricades and parking poles outside the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, making the latest move another apparent tit-for-tat development amid strained bilateral relations.

According to the report, the structures near the visa section of the Pakistan mission were found beyond the compound’s approved perimeter. Authorities subsequently removed the unauthorized structures and encroachments.

Visuals show rubble, metal railings, gates, roofing sheets, bricks and concrete debris outside the mission. Parts of the outer structures, including corrugated roofing and metal fencing, were pulled down, while the main entrance remained intact.

Delhi Clears Pakistan High Commission Encroachments In Tit-For-Tat Move With Islamabad