A multi-storey building collapsed in Sohana area of Punjab's Mohali on Saturday, in which several people are feared trapped. As per preliminary information, the building collapsed after a basement was dug up nearby. Sohana's former sarpanch said that he came to know that a gym was damaged and at the time of the incident some youngsters were inside gym.

The GST Council recommended exempting gene therapy from GST. Additionally, agriculturists like farmers and plantation workers who sell black pepper and raisins won't face the tax. It also suggested 18% GST on the resale of second-hand EVs by registered car sellers and exemption from GST for transactions between individuals. It also suggested GST reduction to 5% for fortified rice kernels.

The suspect in the car-ramming attack at a Christmas market in Germany that killed five people is an "Islamophobe", the country's Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said. German media named the suspect, a 50-year-old doctor from Saudi Arabia, as Taleb A. As per reports, he is thought to have worked to help fellow Saudis leave their home country.

WWE Champion Cody Rhodes was spotted wearing a neck brace at his wife's Brandi Rhodes studio, Naked Mind Yoga and Pilates in Atlanta, Georgia. The WWE Champion was witnessed clicking a lot of pictures with his beloved fans. Rhodes had to wear a neck brace following the brutal attack by Kevin Owens on the recent WWE Saturday Night's Main Event.

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, while addressing the state Assembly, alleged that actor Allu Arjun attended the 'Pushpa 2' premiere at the theatre on December 4 despite police denying permission. A woman was killed in the stampede at the theatre. Allu Arjun didn't leave the hall even after the woman's death and police had to "force him out", he claimed.

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy on Saturday criticised film personalities for going to meet actor Allu Arjun after his arrest in the 'Pushpa 2' stampede case but not showing "empathy" to visit a boy, who was injured in the incident, undergoing treatment at a hospital. "I appeal to the top film personalities that they should not be inhuman," Reddy added.

Swiggy's ₹11,327-crore IPO, which was India's second-largest IPO this year, delivered roughly 50% returns since market debut in November, data compiled by YourStory showed. Shares of Ola Electric and FirstCry are up 25% and 30%, respectively, from their issue prices. Go Digit, Awfis, Ixigo and Zinka Logistics shares have jumped 22%, 89%, 70% and 82%, respectively, since market debut.

The GST Council has recommended varying GST rates on popcorn depending on its flavour and packaging. While pre-packaged popcorn mixed with salt and spices will have 12% GST, the same popcorn will be taxed at 5% GST if sold unpackaged. Popcorn with sugar, like caramel-coated popcorn, will attract a higher GST of 18% as it'll be considered a sugar confectionery.

Harbhajan Singh recently addressed long-standing rumours of a rift between him and Ravichandran Ashwin. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Singh stated, "If there is a standoff between me and Ashwin, I would be the first person to go up to him and ask what the issue is." He said that his criticism of Indian pitches had been misconstrued as a personal attack on Ashwin.

Mumbai skipper Shreyas Iyer hammered a total of 10 sixes to record a blistering 51-ball century in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25. Mumbai were up against Karnataka in another exciting fixture of the tournament. The cricketer, who had a remarkable 2024 with the bat, came up with a solid knock of unbeaten 114 runs, where he slammed 10 maximums and five boundaries.

Lok Sabha lost 65 hours in Winter Session due to disruptions over various issues including Opposition's protest against Amit Shah's alleged insult to BR Ambedkar. The time lost during Winter session was highest compared to Budget Session in which 5:37 hours were lost and Monsoon session in which 1:53 hours were lost. Over 71 hours lost in all three sessions.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced that GST on all used vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs), will increase from 12% to 18%. The rate will apply to the seller's margin, meaning the difference between the purchase and selling prices. She further stated that no GST will be applicable on used EVs when sold among individuals.

Miscreants attacked three Hindu temples and vandalised eight idols inside them in two days in Bangladesh's Mymensingh and Dinajpur districts, PTI reported. Police stated a 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the attacks, adding that an investigation is underway. Earlier this month, Bangladesh confirmed 88 incidents of communal violence against minorities, mostly Hindus.

PM Narendra Modi met 101-year-old former IFS officer Mangal Sain Handa in Kuwait after receiving a request from his granddaughter on social media platform X. A few hours ahead of his scheduled arrival in Kuwait, PM Modi responded to a message from his granddaughter, requesting him to meet her grandfather. "Nana...is a great admirer of yours," she had written.

Two people have been arrested for allegedly plotting to harm Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema using witchcraft, police said. They were allegedly hired by brother of lawmaker Jay Banda, who escaped from police custody in August 2024 while facing charges of aggravated robbery. "The suspects were found in possession of assorted charms, including a live chameleon," police said.

The investments in the urban sector in India have increased 16-fold as the government aims to achieve the 'Viksit Bharat' goal by 2047, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs said on Friday. Under the Smart Cities Mission, work orders have been issued in 8,066 projects amounting to ₹1,64,669 crore, of which 7,352 projects have been completed.

Arjun Kapoor dismissed the claim that Salman Khan is a bully, adding, "When you're not always openly warm in...first few minutes, you feel they're being a certain way." "There is...lots of warmth to that man. It's just he might not give it in...first second. But you'll have to allow that to happen," he said in a chat with Raj Shamani.

Film producer Boney Kapoor opened up about undergoing a hair transplant and shared that his female following has increased after the procedure. "Earlier, only boys or those who knew me used to ask for photos. But nowadays females also approach me for...same," he added. "Who doesn't like female attention? All in all, it has been a wonderful experience," said Boney.

Actress Shruti Haasan walked out of Adivi Sesh-starrer 'Dacoit' due to 'over-involvement of her co-star' rather than scheduling conflicts, according to a report. "The other actor was involved too much in the script, just like he does for his every film. Shruti...wasn't comfortable," a source was quoted as saying. The film stars Mrunal Thakur opposite Adivi.

Bengaluru-based space startup Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing's ₹500-crore IPO will be the sole issue in the mainboard segment next week. The IPO will open on December 23, with a price band of ₹745-785 per share. The SME segment will see IPOs from Solar91 Cleantech and Anya Polytech. The week will also see the listing of eight companies.

Ex-India coach Ravi Shastri joked that Australia batter Travis Head's new surname is Head'ache'. "They're looking for balms in India. For foot problems, ankle problems (and) even a headache they are looking for a balm...He's ideal for that," he added. Head is the leading run scorer in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, having scored 409 runs at an average of 81.8.

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said his party might contest upcoming BMC elections independently. "Talks are on between Uddhav Thackeray and other party leaders (about whether to go solo) for BMC polls. Workers want the party to contest the polls solo," Raut added. Even before Sena split, when party was in alliance with BJP, it contested BMC polls independently.

Samsung has reportedly fired multiple employees for leaking the images of its upcoming Galaxy S25+ smartphone. As per a report by PhoneArena, Samsung identified the employees through a device identification number visible in one of the leaked images. Samsung is expected to unveil its flagship Galaxy S25 smartphone series in January 2025.

PM Narendra Modi on Saturday met Abdul Lateef Al Nesef who published the Arabic versions of the Ramayana and Mahabharata during his two-day visit to Kuwait. PM Modi also met Abdullah Al Baroun, who translated Ramayana and Mahabharata into the Arabic language. It is the first visit to the Gulf nation by an Indian Prime Minister in 43 years.

After temple authorities refused to return an iPhone to a devotee after accidentally fell into donation box, Tamil Nadu Minister Sekar Babu stated any item deposited in the offering box goes into God's account. "Rules do not permit the administration to return the offerings back to the devotees," Babu added. The temple offered the devotee the SIM card.