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Licences, registration, listing on a public portal: Government plans steps to regulate PGs

The Delhi government has drafted a Bill to mandate licences, registration and a public portal for all paying‑guest accommodations, following a fatal hostel collapse. The proposal, discussed by Lt Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, CM Rekha Gupta and officials, outlines safety, security and grievance mechanisms to be finalized within two months.

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.

India News Live Updates, 09 September 2026: ED searches premises linked to Karnataka minister Satish Jarkiholi, daughter

The Enforcement Directorate searched 18 premises linked to Karnataka PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi, his daughter and MP Priyanka Jarkiholi, while Meta launched its Muse AI assistant in the United States amid safety concerns. Additional developments included a Delhi police gunfight, fire‑safety shutdowns of hotels in Kolkata, and the commencement of Rajasthan’s urban local body elections.

Bihar food-poisoning horror: Girl dies in Supaul madrasa, three take ill in Bhagalpur school

A 10-year-old girl died after falling ill at a Supaul madrasa in a suspected food‑poisoning episode, while three girls were hospitalised in Bhagalpur after drinking tea mistakenly prepared with phenyl. Both incidents have triggered official inquiries into safety and hygiene practices at the residential institutions.

‘I’ve lost my husband, my son his father’: Manipuri musician’s family grapples with loss

Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram Singh died after being assaulted by a group of men outside his South Delhi home, prompting his wife Joshna Chongtham to appeal for justice at a community gathering. The incident, which occurred on Sunday night, has raised concerns about the safety of Northeast residents in the capital.

Why food safety is suddenly under the spotlight in India

The FSSAI and some state regulators have intensified checks, releasing regular public updates ⁠including photos and videos of raids that have drawn widespread attention online

Food safety chief Tukaram Mundhe’s plan for festivals in Maharashtra

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

No approval for new pvt schools, varsities over inadequate regulation concerns: Arunachal minister

The minister said private schools have an important role in the education system, but their growth must go hand in hand with quality, safety and accountability.

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

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New CEO Gebremariam, chairman Chandrasekaran list safety as key priority for Air India

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The burning question of child safety in Amravati’s government maternity hospital

Three newborn babies died and 36 were rescued after an explosion at Amravati’s government maternity hospital, a key healthcare facility serving the district and surrounding areas, including women with critical pregnancies. Snehal Mutha speaks to survivors, rescuers and hospital staff, who flag lapses in fire safety audits

Delhi building collapse: Death toll rises to 6; ex-chief secy exposes capital’s PG mafia

Meanwhile, the MCD has ordered immediate sealing of illegal buildings above four floors. Political leaders and student groups demand accountability over safety and rescue efforts.

How many Delhi buildings are death traps? How fatal Satya Niketan PG escaped MCD’s safety survey

MCD’s annual survey found only 27 buildings unsafe despite covering nearly 30 lakh properties.

Thrissur road accident: T.N. Minister visits Kaipamangalam crash site, promises support for victims’ families

Eight students from Dindigul had lost their lives in a crash on NH 66 at Kaipamangalam in Keralam’s Thissur. Minister S. Rajesh Kumar calls for urgent completion of NH 66 works and stronger safety measures

FDA suspends license of Mumbai's Otters Club over analogue paneer; Crackdown on several other establishments across Maharashtra

Other establishments across Maharashtra also had their licences suspended after inspections found alleged hygiene, storage, pest-control and food-safety violations during the ongoing statewide enforcement drive between July 14, 2026, and August 17, 2026

Watch: The man behind Maharashtra’s FDA crackdown: Tukaram Mundhe

Tukaram Mundhe, Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration Commissioner, is leading an aggressive crackdown on food safety violations across the state. From raids on restaurants and food outlets to action against adulteration and unsafe practices, Mundhe’s enforcement drive has drawn widespread attention.

Farakka rail restoration nears completion; North Bengal train services may resume soon

Trial run conducted on restored down line as railway authorities inspect tracks for safety

Thrissur road accident: Collector orders urgent safety audit of national highways

Multi-agency team to inspect dangerous stretches across the district; report to be submitted by Wednesday evening

After hotels and clubs, PG kitchens come under the scanner of FSDA officials in Karnataka

As many as 64 PGs were inspected, and 23 PG owners were issued notices for failing to meet the food safety standards, while one PG dining area was sealed