Collapsed Hostel Shakes Delhi Safety Standards | Miami News

A five-story boys’ hostel in New Delhi collapsed Sunday, killing seven and leaving rescuers racing through rubble with dogs and machinery. The aging building—recently reopened despite unfinished renovations near Delhi University—may have succumbed to water buildup and structural weakness during monsoon rains. Authorities are now pushing for mandatory safety inspections for public buildings, suspending officials and arresting the owner, as they vow to prevent future tragedies. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/71516a51390c5ab0