Fact Net

Nation

The ED has named three executives and two Reliance Group entities in separate chargesheets over alleged bank fund defalcation and money laundering
Chhattisgarh

ED chargesheets ex-CGPSC chief, six others in recruitment irregularities money laundering case

The agency had filed its first prosecution complaint in the case, running into 99 pages with around 3,700 pages of supporting documents
President Murmu had said young people often followed stars closely, making responsible choices by public figures particularly important
Nation

‘True star does not spread darkness’: President Murmu urges celebrities to shun harmful endorsements

The President had asked celebrities to recognise their social responsibility and avoid promoting products detrimental to public health
The IMD had forecast heavy rainfall across parts of Andhra Pradesh as the system approached the coast
Nation

Deep depression intensifies over Bay of Bengal, set to cross Andhra-Odisha coast Wednesday night

The weather system had intensified while lying about 220 km east of Visakhapatnam and continued moving west-northwestwards
The MEA had said Pakistan needed to demonstrate firm commitment through action before its assurances could carry credibility
Nation

'Pakistan must act on cross-border terror before the world trusts its words', says India

New Delhi had sought “credible action” from Islamabad after Asim Munir said Pakistan’s armed forces were determined to defeat terrorism
The Adani companies had settled the proceedings without admitting or denying SEBI’s findings or conclusions of law
Nation

‘Amazing courage’: Congress takes swipe at SEBI over Rs 1.5 crore Adani settlement

Jairam Ramesh had mocked the settlement amount after five companies resolved proceedings linked to disclosure and audit-related violations
The career diplomat had been chosen to succeed M Riaz Hamidullah, who was appointed Bangladesh’s permanent representative in Geneva
Nation

Bangladesh names Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam as India envoy after New Delhi gives nod

Dhaka had received India’s formal consent for Siam’s appointment as the two neighbours sought to rebuild momentum in bilateral relations
Japanese lawmakers had highlighted India’s deep-tech ecosystem and manufacturing growth as both countries explored stronger economic security cooperation
Nation

India, Japan look to deepen economic security ties as LDP delegation meets Foreign Secretary

The two sides had discussed defence, supply-chain resilience, trade, investment and technology while seeking to sustain momentum in bilateral ties
India had earlier reported 275 nationals missing, while several persons of Indian origin and members of the diaspora also remained unaccounted for
Nation

India forensic team builds over 1,200 DNA profiles as 275 nationals remain missing in Nepal floods

The Indian team had processed samples in Kathmandu laboratories alongside Nepalese experts as efforts continued to identify victims and trace the missing
They had questioned the ED’s ‘lightning speed’ in challenging the trial court order and alleged ‘extraneous’ considerations
Nation

Sonia, Rahul call ED plea in National Herald case ‘abuse of law’, seek its dismissal

The Congress leaders had argued that a private complaint could not form the basis for initiating money-laundering proceedings under the PMLA
She said the family now regretted not taking him home when he had spoken about his difficulties
Nation

‘He told us about casteism, torture,’ says mother of IIT Bombay student

The 20-year-old student’s parents had alleged that he faced caste-based discrimination and pressure on campus before his death
France, UAE and other participating nations had also lined up aircraft for the multinational drills beginning September 26
Nation

IAF to train with US F-35s for first time as Tarang Shakti brings 40 nations to Jodhpur

The US fifth-generation stealth fighters had been confirmed for their first exercise with the IAF after earlier appearances at Aero India
Seven partners had agreed to coordinate on peace, climate finance, trade, emerging technologies and reform of global institutions
Nation

India joins EU, Australia, Brazil, Canada in new push to reform global multilateral system

India had joined the initiative as a co-sponsor, with Jaishankar calling for more participative deliberations and transparent decision-making
A separate bypoll had also been announced for the West Bengal seat vacated by actor Rukmini Mallik in July
Nation

Rajya Sabha polls for 11 seats in UP, Uttarakhand on October 16, Bengal bypoll same day

The Election Commission had announced elections for 10 seats in Uttar Pradesh and one in Uttarakhand as members’ terms neared completion

Special Reports

India’s Academic Freedom Index score has fallen sharply in recent years as the report raises concerns over research, teaching and institutional autonomy
Special Reports

Academic freedom in India ‘severely restricted’, global report flags growing curbs

The report points to greater government influence over universities, restrictions on campus expression and actions against faculty and students
India retained its 131st rank among 145 countries, while its overall gender parity score rose to 64.5 per cent in the WEF’s 2026 index | Representational image
Special Reports

Gender gap in India: Score rises, ranking stays unchanged at 131

Iceland topped the 2026 Global Gender Gap Index, while India remained 131st despite a slight improvement in its overall parity score
The dark shades of a manual scavenger: India still sends people where machines should go
Special Reports

The dark shades of a manual scavenger: India still sends people where machines should go

A country that has sent spacecraft to the Moon and aspires to soon become a $5-trillion economy still sends human beings into sewers. What does that say about the India that we have built?
Even when MDR is formally charged to the merchant, businesses could attempt to recover the additional expense through product prices or other charges
Special Reports

Explainer: ₹5 UPI charge introduced for select payments above ₹2,000; 'free for consumers'

Small payments remain protected while framework opens door for merchant fees on higher-value UPI transactions
Black carbon from the plains is accelerating glacier melt, while limited monitoring of the region’s thousands of glaciers is raising concern | Representational image
Special Reports

Himalayan glaciers melting 65 per cent faster, black carbon driving one-third of loss

A new study warns that the Hindu Kush Himalayas could lose up to 80 per cent of their current glacier volume by 2100
Fact Net
www.fact.net.in