• One person has died in a building collapse in Delhi.
• Dozens of students are feared trapped, with ongoing rescue efforts.
• The building, known as Hostel Daze, had construction work underway in the basement.

A five-storey building in New Delhi’s Satya Niketan neighborhood collapsed on Sunday, resulting in at least one death and trapping many students inside, with estimates suggesting that between 30 to 50 individuals may still be trapped under the rubble as rescue operations continue. An eyewitness reported that some trapped individuals were still able to make phone calls for help, which officials are using to guide rescuers. Anil Sharma, a local lawmaker, mentioned, "We are even getting calls from those who are trapped," as rescuers worked tirelessly in hazardous conditions, according to Indiatimes and South China Morning Post.

Emergency response teams, including police and firefighters, were dispatched shortly after the collapse, which occurred around 1:30 PM local time. Reports indicate that at least two individuals were hospitalized in critical condition, with some residents actively participating in the search and rescue, attempting to remove debris manually in the absence of immediate official rescue support, according to BBC and Indiatimes.

The building, known as Hostel Daze, was reportedly undergoing construction work in its basement at the time of the incident, which may have contributed to the collapse. Local authorities have indicated that many students typically occupied the hostel as it is near a university campus, and most were indoors during the collapse, which coincided with the weekend break for students. Eyewitness accounts suggest that another building nearby was also affected, necessitating precautionary evacuations, according to South China Morning Post and BBC.

Concerns regarding building safety were highlighted by community members, given that structural issues were noted, particularly with the basement excavations. A local shop owner raised alarms about the weak pillars supporting the structure. The National Students’ Union of India has called for a thorough investigation into the incident and demanded accountability, emphasizing that "negligence with the safety of students and common people will not be tolerated at any cost," according to South China Morning Post and BBC.