Top news of the day: Few feared trapped after building collapses in Delhi’s Seemapuri; CJI agrees to consider plea to recall split verdict in CEC appointments law case, and more
A building collapse in North East Delhi has triggered rescue operations, while the Supreme Court considers a plea regarding a split verdict on Election Commissioner appointments. Additionally, the RBI has raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, signaling a shift toward tighter monetary policy.
Why it matters
The combination of infrastructure safety concerns, judicial transparency, and significant shifts in national monetary policy impacts both public safety and the broader Indian economy.
The front portion of a multistoreyed building in North East Delhi’s New Seemapuri collapsed around 3 p.m. on Wednesday (October 7, 2026). While two persons have been rescued, several others including the owners of the building are feared trapped.
Delhi Fire Service and local police have begun the rescue operation. Traffic police advised people to stay away from the site due to congested lanes and heavy traffic in the area. A DFS officer said that they received a call regarding the collapse at 3.30 p.m. and rushed fire tenders to the spot and some people might be trapped in the debris.
The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday (October 7, 2026) agreed to examine and take a call on hearing an application seeking a recall of a split verdict pronounced on September 23 in a case challenging the Election Commissioners’ appointments law.
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