New Delhi, June 13 -- Much like every year, the Delhi University admission season has begun and scores of outstation students are planning to shift to the Capital to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate courses. With this, what also begins is the big hunt for the perfect paying guest (PG) accommodation. But, gone are the times when Wi-Fi speed and proximity to the college or Delhi Metro station used to dominate the priority list of youngsters. This year, the annual PG scouting parameters have taken a stark, serious turn due to the recent alarming fire incidents across NCR with fire safety topping the checklist of most.

A series of recent fire incidents, often triggered by short circuits and fault in air conditioning units, is leading th...