A fire at a bed-and-breakfast in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar killed 21 people, including 12 foreign nationals who were in India primarily for medical treatment. The establishment's owner was operating without proper fire department clearance and allegedly misusing government permits, highlighting widespread non-compliance with safety regulations despite announced government audits.

India's UN representative condemned Pakistan for sustained airstrikes and shelling in Afghanistan between February and April 2026, reporting 750 civilian casualties including deaths and injuries. Attacks targeted a drug rehabilitation center, mosques during evening prayers, civilian hospitals, schools, and a university in Kunar Province, with UN humanitarian officials documenting widespread displacement and infrastructure destruction that violated international humanitarian law.