Delhi restaurant fire LIVE: At least 21 people killed, several foreigners among those dead
A tragic fire incident in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, has resulted in the deaths of at least 21 individuals, including several foreigners. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences and announced financial assistance for the victims' families and the injured. Authorities are actively providing support to those affected by the disaster.
- ▪At least 21 people have died in a fire incident in Malviya Nagar, Delhi.
- ▪Prime Minister Modi announced ₹2 lakh for the families of the deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured.
- ▪The Prime Minister expressed his condolences and emphasized the need for support for those affected.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (May 3, 2026) expressed grief over the loss of lives in the fire incident in Malviya Nagar in Delhi and announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh each to the next of kin of each of the deceased and ₹50,000 for those injured.“The loss of lives due to a fire incident in Malviya Nagar, Delhi is tragic. My condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Wishing a speedy recovery to the injured. Authorities are providing all possible assistance to those affected,” PM Modi said in a post on X.The Prime Minister said an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund would be given to the next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 for those injured.- PTI
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