Varun Bhandari

Stories by Varun Bhandari

Delhi hotel fire: 'Jumping from window saved me'

Delhi hotel fire: 'Jumping from window saved me'

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2026

An Iraqi national, Ali Amer Mosa, died in a devastating hotel fire in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar, where 21 people lost their lives. His brother-in-law recounted the rapid spread of smoke, forcing desperate escapes, and noted that Ali died attempting to use the smoke-filled stairs. Police have sealed the area, arrested the hotel owner, and are investigating fire safety compliance and evacuation procedures.

Delhi hotel fire wipes out 8 of family, kin recall last call

Delhi hotel fire wipes out 8 of family, kin recall last call

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2026

A devastating fire in Delhi's Hauz Rani area claimed 21 lives, including eight members of the Agrawal family. Relatives recounted the harrowing last moments and raised serious concerns about the lack of fire safety infrastructure at the bed and breakfast where the tragedy occurred, highlighting the profound grief and challenges in identifying victims.

Delhi hotel fire: Families struggle to identify severely burnt victims

Delhi hotel fire: Families struggle to identify severely burnt victims

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2026

Relatives and friends gathered at Max Hospital in Saket, New Delhi, searching for loved ones after a devastating hotel fire in Malviya Nagar killed at least 21 people. Many victims were severely burnt, making identification difficult, while an investigation into the cause of the blaze is ongoing.

QR code verification for Delhi Census enumerators to curb cyber fraud

QR code verification for Delhi Census enumerators to curb cyber fraud

Rediff.com   12 May 2026

Authorities in Delhi have implemented a QR code-based verification system for census enumerators and supervisors to combat rising cyber fraud cases involving impersonation and fake government officials during the Census 2027.