DU Students Protest Satya Niketan Building Collapse, Demand PG Audits and Compensation

Speaking to RD India Today, Congress MP Anil Kumar Yadav condemned the alleged abusive behaviour directed at Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad by BRS leaders, calling the incident unfortunate and unprecedented in the state. Yadav alleged that the BRS carries an anti-Dalit mindset, pointing to past unfulfilled promises by KCR, such as not appointing a Dalit Chief Minister and removing a Dalit Deputy Chief Minister. He criticised leaders KT Rama Rao and Harish Rao for allegedly behaving aggressively outside the assembly. Yadav denied allegations of a conspiracy regarding protests outside KCR's residence, stating that the Dalit community is expressing anger over the Speaker's humiliation. He also rejected allegations against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy as fabricated.

Following a building collapse in Delhi's Satya Niketan that killed seven people, residents and students living in adjacent paying guest accommodations are evacuating damaged properties. Adjacent buildings developed severe cracks and structural instability, with authorities slated to demolish compromised structures. Displaced occupants, including students and working professionals, raised concerns over the lack of accountability from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and the government. Residents reported paying exorbitant rents, maintenance fees, and common area charges while enduring substandard food and poor infrastructure. They stated that ongoing construction in adjacent buildings had caused vibrations and structural cracks prior to the collapse. Despite being forced to vacate due to safety hazards, residents alleged that property owners are refusing to return security deposits and advance rent, citing incomplete agreement tenures. The ground situation highlights safety risks and financial exploitation faced by students and tenants residing in the area.

Over 2,800 kilometres of the Dedicated Freight Corridor project have been completed, establishing a key backbone for trade and transport across eastern and western India. Daily operations now see over 430 freight trains running on these dedicated tracks, significantly reducing travel time and operational costs while expanding connectivity for farmers and industries. Key infrastructure advancements include double-stack container operations from JNPT to Vadodara and the introduction of new rail routes connecting tribal regions across Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra. Alongside transport infrastructure, manufacturing capabilities have expanded with indigenous military transport aircraft production, over 50,000 modern rail coaches built since 2014, and floating solar projects boosting domestic renewable capacity. To support youth empowerment and future industrial demands, new initiatives focus on free online coaching for competitive exams and skill development in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

An address at the University ground highlighted the critical period for India's youth and reaffirmed the priority of achieving the Viksit Bharat target by 2047. The address called upon the people of Vadodara to maintain cleanliness following recent sanitation efforts, urging residents to pledge against littering ahead of Diwali, Navratri, and Ganeshotsav festivities. The address also drew attention to development in railway logistics and dedicated freight corridor projects. It was noted that while a dedicated company was formed in 2006, project files remained stalled across tables until 2014, resulting in less than a single kilometre of freight corridor completion over seven to eight years. Contrast was drawn with past practices of limited annual train announcements versus current continuous railway network expansion. The address highlighted that 2,800 kilometres of the dedicated freight corridor have now been completed to transform India's logistics ecosystem.