Following the deadly fire at the Flourish Stay bed-and-breakfast (B&B) in Malviya Nagar, South Delhi, which claimed 21 lives and injured dozens, the Delhi government has announced a citywide inspection drive targeting B&Bs, guest houses, and high-risk commercial properties. The initiative is aimed at enforcing fire safety standards, verifying compliance with licensing conditions, and preventing similar tragedies.

IRCTC has launched a major digital cleanup to make online train ticket booking fairer for genuine passengers. As part of the crackdown, more than 3 crore suspicious user accounts have been deactivated, while another 6 crore accounts have been placed under verification to check their authenticity. For regular passengers, the move could bring some relief during high-demand booking windows when confirmed tickets often disappear quickly.

A major fire tore through the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Prasad Hospital, a private medical facility in Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, in the early hours of June 4, 2026, resulting in multiple fatalities and serious injuries. The blaze started on the fifth floor ICU ward at around 3:55 am, triggering a widespread rescue operation and renewed concerns about fire safety in healthcare facilities. Local officials have confirmed at least three deaths, with additional casualties feared