Fatal fire at a hotel in New Delhi

A fire broke out at a hotel in the Malviya Nagar district of South Delhi on Wednesday, resulting in at least 21 fatalities. Authorities reported that the building housed a restaurant on the ground floor, which is considered the likely origin of the blaze. While sources vary on the exact number of survivors, between 37 and 40 individuals were rescued from the premises. Among the victims are at least 18 foreign nationals from countries including Bangladesh, Nigeria, Mozambique, and Liberia, some of whom were reportedly in India for medical treatment. Local officials and emergency responders managed to bring the fire under control after an extensive operation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation as of the latest reports. Dramatic footage showed residents attempting to escape by jumping from higher floors while the structure suffered severe damage.