Delhi Fire Safety Crackdown: Delhi has withdrawn its Bed & Breakfast scheme after the Malviya Nagar blaze that killed 21 people, including foreign nationals, with authorities ordering scrutiny of all registered properties and action against violations. Criminal Probe Intensifies: The hotel owner Lavkesh Bajaj was arrested after admitting he drove past the burning building “out of fear”; police are also checking licensing, fire NOC compliance, and whether the property was operating beyond permitted room limits. Probable Cause: Early investigation points to a short circuit/electrical fault as the trigger. Second Hospital Tragedy: In Bihar’s Muzaffarpur, a suspected short-circuit ICU fire at Prasad Hospital killed at least three as patients were shifted and legal action initiated. India–South Africa Health Tech: India and South Africa agreed to expand biotech and healthcare innovation cooperation, including genomics, vaccine development and pandemic preparedness. Nutrition Startup Funding: Phab raised $4 million pre-Series A to scale its protein-focused snack business. Digital Health & Access: PM-WANI public Wi-Fi continues to expand, with the model allowing small businesses to host hotspots without licences or registrations. Family Planning Update: NFHS-6 data shows rural areas in parts of North India, including Delhi, are catching up or surpassing urban use of modern contraceptives.