HOTEL

A rocket exploded near a hotel in Israel's Ashkelon, barely a few kilometers from the Gaza strip, this morning as NDTV journalists were about to check-in. Air raid sirens blared and the crew ran for the basement shelter leaving their luggage behind, showing visuals underlining the horror that Israelis are facing. Several roads are barricaded. Rockets and the humming of fighter jets could be heard in the background.

A massive fire broke out in an electric scooter charging unit showroom, located on the first floor of a hotel building in Secunderabad, Telangana. Occurred on the late night of September 12, the fire spread to the other floors, killing six people and leaving many injured. Fire tenders rushed to the spot and a rescue operation is underway, said Hyderabad Commissioner CV Anand. Moreover, Telangana HM Mahmood Ali ordered probe.

Actor Sonu Sood received another legal notice from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), asking him to convert a six-storey structure into a residential building from a hotel in Juhu. Reportedly, the actor, in July had said that he'd restore the project to a residential facility but failed to do so. ''This office observed that you haven't yet restored the work as per the approved plan,'' read the notice. 

Following the collapse of China's Siji Kaiyuan hotel on July 12, the authorities have reported 17 deaths. Reportedly, the rescue team has pulled out 23 people from the rubble, among which 5 of them have been admitted to the hospital and one found uninjured. However, the team is yet to discover the cause of the collapse. Moreover, the police have arrested the hotel's managers, along with the whole construction team.

Qatar will soon have an eco-luxury floating hotel to be built in the middle of the ocean. Developed by Turkish company 'Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio', the 152-room hotel will generate electricity from rotation. In addition, the hotel consists of rooftop bars, spa and an infinity pool to make a trip memorable. Slated to get completed by 2025, the hotel boasts of high mobility allowing guests entry by boats or by helicopters.