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In Delhi University students’ union polls, student housing takes centre stage after hostel collapse

Student housing has become the focal point of the Delhi University Students’ Union election campaign after a building collapse in Satya Niketan killed seven people, including five students. The AISA‑SFI alliance, ABVP and NSUI are now emphasizing affordability and safety in their manifestos ahead of the September 18 poll.

Relying on rescued student to build case against Satya Niketan PG operators, say police

Delhi police are building a case against the operators of the Satya Niketan PG using the testimony of a rescued student, Nitish Chib, who survived the five‑storey building collapse that killed seven people. The investigation focuses on alleged illegal basement construction and threats made to tenants who raised concerns.

PG operator, on the run since Delhi building collapse killed 7, surrenders

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Satya Niketan building collapse: Absconding accused Shubham Tyagi surrenders before Delhi court

Advocate Shubham Tyagi, who had been evading arrest in the Satya Niketan building collapse case, surrendered before the Patiala House Court on Friday, a day after his anticipatory bail plea was rejected. The Delhi Police has sought two days of custodial interrogation of Tyagi and co-accused Sudhanshu Lovenish Kumar, who is associated with the operation of the paying-guest (PG) facility in the building.

‘Civic bodies moving in right direction’: Supreme Court won’t disturb HC proceedings over Delhi building collapse

The Supreme Court declined to transfer the Delhi High Court’s proceedings on the Satya Niketan building collapse, accepting the amicus curiae’s recommendation to let the High Court continue overseeing the case. The apex court instructed the High Court to monitor developments at short intervals as Delhi’s civic authorities step up safety inspections and demolition actions.

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.

Delhi hostel manager rushed to collapse site, fled fearing students: Police

Police arrested Sudhanshu, the manager of the Hostel Daze chain, after he fled the scene of a five‑storey building collapse in South Delhi that killed seven people. He was apprehended three days later at a friend’s house in Burari while investigators probe the role of the hostel operator in the tragedy.

Delhi hostel operator arrested after 7 deaths in building collapse

Police arrested Sudhanshu, the manager of the Hostel Daze chain, after a five‑storey PG in South Delhi’s Satya Niketan collapsed, killing seven people. The arrest follows earlier detentions of the building’s owners and other officials as investigations probe safety lapses and contractual exemptions.

Delhi HC Refuses Urgent Hearing On Fresh Plea Linked To Satya Niketan Building Collapse

Delhi HC Refuses Urgent Hearing On Fresh Plea Linked To Satya Niketan Building Collapse

Delhi Building Collapse Echoes In Students Union Polls, Hostels Big Issue

A PG in Delhi's Satya Niketan collapsed on Sunday

Delhi building collapse: SC appointed amicus curiae seeks safety audit of PGs, hostels across capital

Unmasking the `PG Mafia`: CJP drops 7 demands and demands ministerial scalps after Satya Niketan tragedy

Following the fatal Satya Niketan building collapse, the Cockroach Janata Party has placed seven demands before the government, including a PG mafia probe and Rs 1 crore compensation.

Gift Amid Grief: Delhi Building Collapse Victim's Family Donates His Corneas

The family of 19-year-old Arpit, who was killed in the Satya Niketan PG building collapse.

‘Don’t want to live here anymore’: Students in Delhi’s Satya Niketan pack bags

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‘Had to fix seepage’: Accused to cops on repair work at Delhi hostel that gave way

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Delhi building collapse: New safety policy, structural audit in PG hubs on the cards

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Delhi building collapse: 7 lakh students, 8,000 rooms – how DU’s massive hostel shortage is forcing students into illegal ‘death-trap’ PGs

The Delhi High Court has ordered checks of private hostels, asking authorities to verify permissions, building rules and student numbers. Five MCD officials have also been suspended.

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

Delhi building collapse: 3 months’ deposit, zero liability – how the hostel’s rent agreement protected its owners

A 27-hour rescue operation ended after seven people died and 12 were pulled from the debris. Five survivors were injured, with three reported to be in serious condition.

Delhi building collapse: 27-hour rescue, 7 deaths and 3 arrests – what happened so far

The 27-hour rescue operation came to an end. The police have arrested three people, while several MCD officials have been suspended.