Video Shows Students Rushing Out of Flooded Delhi Coaching Centre

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:12pm on 28 Jul 2024,Sunday India

A video shows students fleeing the flooded basement of Rau's IAS Study Circle in Delhi, where three students tragically died on Saturday. The basement, used illegally as a library, filled with water after heavy rains. Despite rescue efforts, the bodies of Tania Soni (25), Shreya Yadav (25), and Navin Delvin (28) were recovered after seven hours. Poor drainage is blamed for the flooding. An FIR has been filed, and the institute's owner and coordinator have been arrested for culpable homicide. Protests demand justice and compensation.

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MCD Seals 13 Coaching Centres in Delhi’s Old Rajinder Nagar After Fatal Flooding Incident

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:04pm on 28 Jul 2024,Sunday India

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has sealed 13 coaching centres in Old Rajinder Nagar for conducting commercial activities in basements, violating building norms. This action follows the tragic flooding of an IAS coaching centre basement, which led to the deaths of three students. Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi stated that the MCD would extend this crackdown city-wide if necessary. The Mayor also ordered an inquiry to identify any MCD officers responsible for the oversight. Protests have erupted, demanding accountability from civic authorities.

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Govt Clarifies Tax Clearance Certificates Only for Defaulters After Public Outrage

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:08pm on 28 Jul 2024,Sunday India

After public outrage over a Budget proposal requiring tax clearance certificates for foreign travel, the government clarified on Sunday that this rule only applies to those accused of financial irregularities or having substantial tax arrears. The Finance Ministry stated that the proposed amendment to the Finance Bill, 2024, does not affect all residents but targets those with serious financial irregularities or unpaid taxes exceeding ₹10 lakh. Approval from the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax is necessary for such certificates, ensuring compliance and preventing misuse.

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Delhi Court Sends Coaching Centre Owner and Coordinator to Jail Over Tragedy That Killed 3 Students

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:43pm on 28 Jul 2024,Sunday India

A Delhi court has sent Abhishek Gupta and Deshpal Singh to 14 days in jail. They face charges of culpable homicide after three students drowned in the flooded basement of Rau's IAS Study Circle. The flood was caused by heavy rain, trapping the students. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi is now cracking down on coaching centers that break regulations. An investigation has started to prevent future incidents.

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3 IAS Aspirants from UP, Telangana, and Kerala Killed in Delhi Coaching Centre Flooding

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:03pm on 28 Jul 2024,Sunday India

3 Civil Service aspirants died when the basement of their coaching center in Old Rajinder Nagar, Delhi, flooded after heavy rain. The victims were Shreya Yadav from Uttar Pradesh, Tania Soni from Telangana, and Nevin Dalwin from Kerala. Shreya's family blamed the institute for neglect, saying the flooding problem was known but ignored. Tania had been studying at Delhi University and joined the coaching center recently. Nevin, a PhD student at Jawaharlal Nehru University, had been in Delhi for eight months. The incident sparked protests by students demanding accountability from the coaching center.

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Delhi IAS Coaching Centre Flood: Protesting Students Detained as Police Launch Investigation

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:14pm on 28 Jul 2024,Sunday India

Three UPSC aspirants died after being trapped in the flooded basement of Rau's IAS Study Circle in Old Rajinder Nagar, Delhi. Heavy rains caused the basement to fill with water, trapping about 30 students; 13-14 were rescued. Protests erupted at Karol Bagh Metro Station, with police detaining demonstrators. An FIR was filed, and the coaching center's owner, Abhishek Gupta, and coordinator, Deshpal Singh, were arrested for culpable homicide. Mayor Shelly Oberoi called for action against illegal basements, and Delhi Minister Atishi assured a thorough investigation.

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Owner, Coordinator Arrested After Death of 3 Students in Delhi IAS Coaching Centre Flood

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:06am on 28 Jul 2024,Sunday India

Three students tragically died in a flooded basement at Rau's IAS Study Circle in Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar. Abhishek Gupta, the centre's owner, and Deshpal Singh, the coordinator, have been arrested on charges of culpable homicide and negligence. The victims, two females and one male, were identified as Tania Soni (25), Shreya Yadav (25), and Nevin Dalwin (28). The basement, intended for storage, housed a library where the students were trapped. Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi has ordered action against basement-operating coaching centres and an inquiry into potential MCD officer negligence.

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Delhi Basement Deaths Spark Massive Student Protests and Political Blame Game

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:53am on 28 Jul 2024,Sunday India

The death of three civil service aspirants due to basement flooding at Rau's IAS Study Circle in Rajendra Nagar, Delhi, has triggered massive student protests. The basement library, flooded by heavy rain, trapped 20 students when the biometric access system failed. Three bodies were recovered, and a criminal case has been registered. Students blame municipal negligence, while political parties engage in a blame game. Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi called for strict action against coaching centers violating laws. The BJP criticized the AAP government for negligence, while AAP countered by questioning BJP’s past governance in the area.

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3 Dead as Students Trapped in Flooded Basement of Delhi Coaching Centre; Search Operations Ongoing

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:11am on 28 Jul 2024,Sunday India

Three students died after heavy rains flooded the basement of a coaching centre in Old Rajender Nagar, Delhi. The sudden downpour led to severe waterlogging, trapping several students preparing for competitive exams. The National Disaster Response Force and local authorities launched a desperate search operation. DCP Harshavardhan confirmed the recovery of one body and ongoing rescue efforts. Delhi Fire Service officer Atul Garg reported that five fire vehicles were dispatched, and two bodies have been recovered so far. The incident raises concerns about safety regulations at coaching centres operating in basements.

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Three Students Die in Flooded Basement at Delhi IAS Coaching Centre

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:33am on 28 Jul 2024,Sunday India

Three civil service aspirants died after the basement of Rau's IAS Study Circle in Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar flooded following heavy rain. The victims, Tania Soni, Shreya Yadav, and Nevin Dalwin, were trapped in the basement, which housed a library. Authorities have detained two individuals and launched a criminal investigation. Delhi Minister Atishi ordered a magisterial inquiry, while BJP leaders blamed the AAP administration for negligence. The incident has sparked protests from students.

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