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DMK to skip INDIA bloc meet on June 8 after Congress's TVK move

Areca nut, whose smuggling is driven by high domestic demand and cheaper alternatives, is widely consumed in India, particularly in the form of pan masala and gutkha

Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra said the government would formally withdraw the scheme and take action against operators violating licence conditions.

On May 27, the government proposed a new fire safety framework, under which building owners can obtain fire clearances through private fire auditors

Delhi Malviya Nagar fire highlights: Delhi Police are searching for Jai Mishra, manager of Flourish Stay BnB, where a fire killed 21 people, including 18 foreigners. Arrested owner Lavkesh Bajaj told investigators Mishra handled daily operations

DK Shivakumar sworn in as Karnataka Chief Minister, ending leadership tussle. Announces youth-centric initiatives in first cabinet meeting.

Together, these violations created conditions that turned a fire into one of Delhi’s deadliest fire disasters in recent years.

Joint teams of district officials, police, civic authorities and fire personnel will begin inspections from June 4.

Delhi plans to establish State Disaster Response Force with help from NIDM and NDRF, considering retired NDRF personnel for expertise in disaster response.

Police had earlier issued a lookout circular against Bajaj and his wife before launching a search operation to trace them.