Kota Building Collapse Kills Two

A three-story building in the Talwandi area of India — Rajasthan, collapsed on Saturday night, resulting in at least two fatalities and several people trapped under the debris. The building housed a restaurant, and customers and staff were inside at the time of the collapse. Rescue operations were immediately launched by police, fire brigade, and disaster response units. India — Rajasthan Cabinet Minister Madan Dilawar confirmed the deaths and hospitalizations, while District Collector Piyush Samariya reported five people rescued so far. Local MLA Sandeep Sharma noted the sudden nature of the collapse and the possibility of more trapped individuals. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressed distress and directed officials to expedite relief efforts. The cause of the collapse is currently under investigation, with preliminary reports suggesting possible use of substandard materials or issues from nearby construction.