Several victims were foreign nationals, mainly from Central Asia and AfricaLast updated: June 03, 2026 | 11:57AFP1 MIN READAdd as a preferred source on GoogleGulf NewsAt least 21 people were killed on Wednesday after a fire swept through a hotel in New Delhi, police said."It is with profound sorrow that 21 persons have been declared dead in this tragic incident," police said in a press statement, adding that more than 40 others were rescued. Get Updates on Topics You ChooseDaily UpdatesFinanceBusinessWeekendSportAsk Gulf NewsLuxury TravelEditor's MessageBy signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policyand Terms of Use.