Stories from Delhi · India

A fire in a building located in Vivek Vihar has resulted in one fatality. Another case involved a unit with severe damage, and residents believe the property may have been stolen. The incident was initially reported by the public on the 28th, who notified authorities of individuals blocking a forest road with nails and covering it with hay. Authorities have collected 28 bags of debris, totaling 4.3kg, for examination. The event is being reviewed by an employee inspection team. The cost of food and tableware was listed at 40 quadrillion. The fire was discovered abroad and authorities learned problem-solving methods from international responses to crises, such as the 1929-1930 US crisis. Approximately 1200-1300 former prime ministers, ministers, and other officials have graduated from the program, with an estimated 4000 students nationwide over 30 years.

Resident Commissioner and Secretary of Maharashtra Sadan, R. Vimla, led flag hoisting celebrations in Delhi to mark the anniversary of the 1960 state reorganization.

Indian boxer Rakhi defeated a boxer from Sri Lanka in the first round via referee stop contest. The winning boxer is aged between 18 and 20 years old. In the flyweight category, 17-year-old Ovi Abhijeet Andwat defeated an Iranian boxer in the 50kg weight class.

Indian women's wrestling team chief coach Virender Dahiya expressed confidence that his athletes will win medals and gold at the Under-23 Asian Championships. Dahiya noted that the current squad consists primarily of athletes aged 18 to 20.

The ASEAN Chair and a Vietnamese high-level delegation will visit India from May 5th to May 7th at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit is expected to serve as a milestone for bilateral relations. Vietnamese Communist Party General Secretary To Lam will lead a delegation to India from May 7 to July 7. The announcement was made on VOV1 Vietnam. The visit is intended to add new momentum to Vietnam-India relations. The delegation will travel to India for the scheduled diplomatic mission. Discussions are expected to focus on strategic sectors including rockets, ships, and drones. India is also looking to expand cooperation in shipbuilding, repair, maintenance, and information technology exports. The President of Vietnam is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi later today for a three-day state visit to India.

The Narcotics Control Bureau is investigating individual Dola regarding connections to chemists and plans for Turkish citizenship. India's Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) is investigating alleged links between an individual named Dola and chemists.

At least nine people died in a fire in New Delhi, according to reports. Emergency responders rescued 19 people from the scene. A fire in a residential building in Delhi's eastern region has resulted in nine fatalities. The report mentions Baghdad as a city and discusses Iraq's national football team qualifying for the World Cup. It notes that the government has changed multiple times over the past 40 years, and football has helped stabilize the nation. The Prime Minister announced a two-day public holiday on April 1st to celebrate the team's World Cup qualification, with victory parades held in Baghdad. The source mentions that residents are moving out of buildings, with some clearing out belongings and others finding their units partially occupied. Residents are continuing to evacuate buildings in Delhi, with many taking essential items. Some areas experienced power outages.

India's domestic apparel sector is valued at more than $140 billion. An industry group reports that 30% to 40% of clothing sold on e-commerce platforms is returned due to sizing issues.

The Indian Cabinet is set to approve a ₹37,500 crore incentive scheme to promote coal gasification projects.

New size data covering 87% of the Indian population is being used to design clothing, furniture, and prosthetics. Rahul Mehta, head of the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India, expects brands to begin adopting these size charts within the next two years.