Morning Digest: Iran’s FM warns any attack on Beirut will trigger ‘full-scale resumption of war’; Delhi Hotel owner arrested after Malviya Nagar fire kills 21, and more
A hotel owner in Delhi has been arrested following a fatal fire that killed 21 people, while Iranian officials warn of war escalation if Beirut is attacked. Additionally, Nepal's political leadership has engaged in high-level diplomatic meetings with Indian officials.
Why it matters
These events highlight critical safety, geopolitical, and diplomatic developments impacting South Asia and the Middle East.
Delhi Police has arrested Lavkesh Bajaj, owner of the hotel building in Malviya Nagar where a devastating fire killed 21 people on Wednesday (June 3, 2026), officials said. Mr. Bajaj was arrested hours after the blaze ripped through the Flourish Stay B&B in the congested Hauz Rani area in south Delhi. Police had earlier issued a look-out circular (LOC) against Mr. Bajaj and his wife, and launched an operation to trace them.
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