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Satya Niketan building collapse: MCD razes 58 buildings, orders issued for 31 more

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi intensified its crackdown on illegal and unsafe structures, carrying out 34 demolition actions and sealing 17 properties on Wednesday following the Satya Niketan building collapse. Since the incident, the MCD has demolished 58 buildings, ordered 31 more demolitions and issued dozens of show‑cause notices across all 12 zones.

Concern grows over structures linked with Muslim community in wake of notices, demolition in Uttar Pradesh

Concern is rising in Uttar Pradesh after a century‑old mosque was demolished inside the Saharanpur Collectorate complex on September 5, and Moradabad officials recently issued a notice labeling the Mustafa Mosque as an unauthorised construction. The developments have sparked apprehension among the Muslim community about the treatment of their religious structures.

ACs, beds tossed from rooftops as MCD readies Satya Niketan buildings for demolition

Municipal Corporation of Delhi workers began discarding appliances from the rooftops of buildings slated for demolition in Satya Niketan after a five‑storey hostel collapse killed seven people, including five Delhi University students. The clearance operation involved door‑to‑door checks of 10‑15 structures and sparked a wave of student evacuations.

Panic, unease, demolition: A walk in collapsed Delhi hostel neighbourhood

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi began dismantling Building 13 in Satya Niketan on Tuesday, following a five‑storey hostel collapse on Sunday that killed seven people, including five Delhi University students. Authorities have ordered the evacuation and staged demolition of several nearby dilapidated structures as residents and students relocate.

Satya Niketan collapse: CM Rekha Gupta announces Rs 5 lakh aid, orders immediate demolition of unsafe adjoining building

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announced a Rs 5 lakh relief for those injured in the Satya Niketan PG collapse and confirmed that the dangerous adjacent building will be razed.

Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai, others detained as row over Saharanpur mosque demolition escalates

The Congress described the police action as dictatorship, adding the administration is working on the directions of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government to silence the voices of opposition.

Delhi building collapse death toll up to 7; HC orders citywide PG inspection, flags student housing woes

Delhi building collapse death toll up to 7; HC orders citywide PG inspection, flags student housing woes The HinduDelhi Building Collapse: 'Greedy' For Rental Income, Owners Built Extra Floors NDTVReporter’s diary: In Delhi’s Satya Niketan, a day of waiting, searching and hoping Telegraph IndiaHouses of cards The Times of IndiaOld Clip of Demolition Falsely Linked to Delhi’s Satya Niketan Building Collapse The Quint

Two killed, 2 injured after building under demolition collapses

The deceased have been identified as Joy P.J., 61, a resident of Kothamangalam, and Anoop Mathew, 45, a resident of Malayinkeezhu.

Day after Saharanpur demolition, well discovered at the spot where mosque stood

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After controversial demolitions, Surat gets new municipal commissioner; Who is Rajkumar Beniwal?

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Saharanpur authorities demolish ‘illegal’ mosque; SP MP Iqra Hasan prevented from reaching site

The Court of the City Magistrate declared the mosque illegal last month and issued an order for its demolition

‘Stark Reminder Of Minority Vulnerability’: MEA Slams Pakistan Over Hindu Temple Demolition

‘Stark Reminder Of Minority Vulnerability’: MEA Slams Pak Over Hindu Temple Demolition

‘Reprehensible act of vandalism’: India condemns demolition of century-old Hindu temple in Pakistan, seeks probe

‘Reprehensible act of vandalism’: India condemns demolition of century-old Hindu temple in Pakistan, seek

‘Reprehensible act of vandalism’: India condemns demolition of century-old Hindu temple in Pakistan, seek The Times of India Over 100-Year-Old Hindu Temple Razed In Pakistan To Make Space For Madrassa: Report NDTV Pakistan Hindu temple demolition, 100-year-old temple Pakistan, Punjab temple demolition, Narowal Hindu temple, Siraj village temple,...

'Alarming apathy': India lambasts Pakistan over demolition of century-old Punjab temple

A Hindu temple in Pakistan Punjab's Narowal, estimated to be over a century-old, was reportedly demolished on August 21.

Vellore Corporation demolishes encroachments along Arcot Road

Civic officials said the demolition was undertaken as part of a plan to restore the original width of the stretch, and for easy flow of vehicles