A major fire broke out at the Pallikaranai dump yard on Thursday, triggering panic across parts of south Chennai after the blaze spread to a nearby vehicle holding area and destroyed more than 100 seized automobiles. Pics/PTI

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited Max Hospital in Saket to meet victims of the Malviya Nagar hotel fire and review their treatment. The Delhi government announced Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for families of the 21 deceased and assured full medical support for the injured. (Pics/PTI)