https://www.fact.net.in/states/chhattisgarh/six-killed-seven-injured-as-wheat-laden-truck-crashes-into-stationary-vehicle-in-chhattisgarh https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/sfjgjbkj/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-25-2026-050449-PM.png The victims were travelling towards Jagdalpur when their vehicle broke down on NH-30 and was struck from behind by a wheat-laden truck | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-25T11:35:19.773Z Six killed, seven injured as wheat-laden truck crashes into stationary vehicle in Chhattisgarh Chhattisgarh, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/water-cannons-detention-barricades-congress-protests-across-india-for-gyanesh-kumars-resignation https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/s6bgat0t/PTI09252026000197B.jpg Indian Youth Congress members stage a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his resignation, in New Delhi, on Friday | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/nzkvzr8z/PTI09252026000176B.jpg Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee leaders and members hold placards and stage a protest outside the office of Chief Electoral Officer against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, in Imphal, on Friday | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/hqk28ct0/PTI09252026000194B-1.jpg MP and Assam Pradesh Congress Committee President Gaurav Gogoi and others during a protest carried out by Assam Pradesh Congress Committee against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, in Guwahati, on Friday | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/yv8zb1be/PTI09252026000217B.jpg Indian Youth Congress members stage a protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his resignation, in New Delhi, on Friday | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/027qw53q/PTI09252026000232A.jpg Police personnel deploy a water cannon against Congress supporters during a protest rally against alleged unilateral decisions of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, in Patna, on Friday | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/sxmz2lxv/PTI09252026000233B.jpg Police personnel deploy a water cannon against Congress supporters during a protest rally against alleged unilateral decisions of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, in Patna, on Friday | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/uk6bp9jq/PTI09252026000257B.jpg Himachal Pradesh Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri, state AICC in-charge Rajani Patil, state party President Vinay Kumar along with party supporters take out a protest rally, in Shimla, on Friday | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-25T11:19:29.648Z Water cannons, detention, barricades: Congress protests across India for Gyanesh Kumar's resignation Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/ethanol-can-help-raise-farmers-income-and-reduce-fuel-imports-nitin-gadkari https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/62a79mao/PTI09252026000256B.jpg Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav during the launch of Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Seva and PM e-bus Seva, in Bhopal | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-25T10:59:19.564Z Ethanol can help raise farmers' income and reduce fuel imports: Nitin Gadkari Business https://www.fact.net.in/nation/amit-shah-highlights-up-defence-push-says-brahmos-missiles-give-pakistan-sleepless-nights https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/7wq7bqrf/PTI09212026000276B.jpg Amit Shah said BrahMos missiles manufactured in Lucknow were giving Pakistan 'sleepless nights' as he showcased Uttar Pradesh’s expanding defence manufacturing sector | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-25T10:48:13.113Z Amit Shah highlights UP defence push, says BrahMos missiles give Pakistan 'sleepless nights' Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/eci-needs-to-present-its-stance-chirag-paswan-amid-row-over-poll-panel https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-10-18/0i9iwrot/images-2025-07-26T180904.699.jpeg Amid the ECI controversy, Chirag Paswan said the poll panel must address public concerns and maintain trust in the electoral process | File image fact-net en 2026-09-25T10:41:46.275Z 'ECI needs to present its stance': Chirag Paswan amid row over poll panel Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/assam/assam-cong-chief-gaurav-gogoi-senior-leaders-detained-during-protest-demanding-cecs-removal https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/53gdefma/PTI09252026000192A.jpg Police personnel detain MP and Assam Pradesh Congress Committee President Gaurav Gogoi during a protest, in Guwahati, on Friday | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-25T10:24:42.048Z Assam Cong Chief Gaurav Gogoi, senior leaders detained during protest demanding CEC's removal Assam, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/amitabh-bachchan-takes-top-spot-as-shah-rukh-khan-trails-by-1-lakh-followers https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-18/ze7jwou5/PTI07_01_2024_000052B.jpg Amitabh Bachchan has narrowly overtaken Shah Rukh Khan in combined social-media following, leading him by just 1 lakh followers, according to Hurun data fact-net en 2026-09-25T10:04:51.929Z Amitabh Bachchan takes top spot as Shah Rukh Khan trails by 1 lakh followers Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/business/steel-imports-jump-295-which-countries-supplied-india-the-most https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/umbctvin/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-25-2026-025614-PM.png India’s finished steel exports also increased 34.1 per cent year-on-year to 2.98 MT during April-August, with Vietnam the top destination | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-25T09:26:50.070Z Steel imports jump 29.5%: Which countries supplied India the most? Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/upi-mdr-decision-completely-professional-no-external-pressure-fm-sitharaman https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/a96zmda9/PTI09112026000208A.jpg Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the Global Fintech Fest 2026, in Mumbai | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-25T09:20:42.631Z UPI MDR decision completely professional, no external pressure: FM Sitharaman Business https://www.fact.net.in/legal/archaic-and-stereotypical-assumptions-women-wrestlers-challenge-brij-bhushans-acquittal https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-29/qycwap0w/Brij%20bhushan2.avif Four women wrestlers have challenged Brij Bhushan Singh’s acquittal in a sexual harassment case, also contesting the acquittal of former WFI secretary Vinod Tomar | File image fact-net en 2026-09-25T09:15:42.667Z 'Archaic and stereotypical assumptions': Women wrestlers challenge Brij Bhushan's acquittal Legal https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/why-vandyke-and-6-ukrainians-got-default-bail-despite-ongoing-uapa-probe https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/xfd2s8qf/HSffmb6aUAA1alm.jpg VanDyke can travel to the US and the six Ukrainians to Ukraine for one month, subject to conditions while the NIA continues its investigation | File image/X fact-net en 2026-09-25T09:10:25.256Z Why VanDyke and 6 Ukrainians got default bail despite ongoing UAPA probe Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/nation/air-india-pilot-fails-alcohol-test-before-zurich-delhi-flight-suspended https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-04/n33izza1/Air-India The Air India first officer was removed from AI 151 before take-off after failing a preliminary alcohol test at Zurich airport | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-25T08:26:12.059Z Air India pilot fails alcohol test before Zurich-Delhi flight, suspended Nation https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-plea-challenges-gyanesh-kumars-sir-decisions-seeks-restoration-of-original-form-6 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-03-15/gl7i40hf/PTI03152026000232B.jpg A fresh plea has challenged SIR-related decisions and software changes allegedly made without the concurrence of two Election Commissioners | File image fact-net en 2026-09-25T08:10:49.978Z Supreme Court plea challenges Gyanesh Kumar's SIR decisions, seeks restoration of original Form 6 Legal https://www.fact.net.in/legal/delhi-hc-to-hear-womans-plea-accusing-cjp-leaders-of-morphing-circulating-her-photos-with-pm https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/j2sjknk0/PTI09242026000213B-1.jpg A 25-year-old woman alleged that her photograph was used without consent, AI-morphed and displayed on banners during a protest at Jantar Mantar | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-25T07:14:04.915Z Delhi HC directs Meta to immediately remove objectionable morphed photo of woman with PM Legal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/focus-on-positive-changes-in-society-not-on-vote-bank-politics-pm-to-bjp-workers https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-10-10/lu3gl24h/MODI-RECEPTION071077.jpg PM Modi invoked Mahatma Gandhi while telling BJP workers that political workers should continue working towards social reform and positive change | File image fact-net en 2026-09-25T07:07:55.543Z Focus on positive changes in society, not on vote bank politics: PM to BJP workers Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/mumbai-comes-alive-with-ganesh-immersion-processions-amid-chants-gulal-and-flower-showers https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/d4kvmm5e/PTI09252026000080A.jpg People take an idol of lord Ganesh, Raja Tejukaya, for an immersion ceremony during the conclusion of Ganesh Chaturthi festival, in Mumbai, on Friday | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-25T07:00:37.469Z Mumbai comes alive with Ganesh immersion processions amid chants, gulal and flower showers Maharashtra, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/aamir-khan-to-receive-screen-icon-award-at-singapore-international-film-festival https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-06-24/yyy6wlk4/PTI02_28_2024_000034A%20(1).jpg Aamir Khan and Ashutosh Gowariker will reunite in Singapore for a special screening marking 25 years of 'Lagaan' | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-25T06:57:31.364Z Aamir Khan to receive Screen Icon Award at Singapore International Film Festival Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/nation/gyanesh-kumars-up-outreach-events-postponed-eci-cites-routine-scheduling-changes https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-08-17/qiub2uv5/PTI08172025000201A.jpg Gyanesh Kumar’s planned interactions with young voters in Meerut and Gen-Z in Varanasi have been postponed amid an ongoing controversy within the poll panel | File image fact-net en 2026-09-25T06:52:10.939Z Gyanesh Kumar's UP outreach events postponed, ECI cites routine scheduling changes Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/homework-returned-for-correction-abhishek-banerjee-as-prez-returns-bengals-anti-goonda-bill https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/92anjnja/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-25-2026-120613-PM.png Abhishek Banerjee took a swipe at the BJP government after the President returned the West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, 2026 fact-net en 2026-09-25T06:36:40.918Z 'Homework returned for correction': Abhishek Banerjee as Prez returns Bengal's 'Anti-Goonda' Bill West Bengal, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/woman-alleges-ai-morphed-photo-with-pm-modi-image-displayed-at-cjp-protest-fir-filed https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/qfafjzt6/PTI08182026000077B.jpg Delhi Police have registered an FIR after a woman alleged that her photograph was digitally altered using AI and displayed alongside PM Modi’s image at a CJP protest | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-25T06:21:38.939Z Woman alleges AI-morphed photo with PM Modi image displayed at CJP protest, FIR filed Nation https://www.fact.net.in/legal/tarun-tejpal-case-supreme-court-seeks-goa-police-response-on-10-year-jail-term https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-14/8xbvrz3v/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-14-2026-014527-PM.png Tejpal’s lawyer sought a hearing on his bail plea, while the Goa government has separately sought enhancement of his sentence | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-25T06:05:46.902Z Tarun Tejpal case: Supreme Court seeks Goa Police response on 10-year jail term Legal https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/mpsc-drug-inspector-paper-leak-probe-two-candidates-two-middlemen-arrested https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/ds21lvy1/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-25-2026-113307-AM.png The latest arrests include two candidates accused of obtaining the leaked paper and two alleged middlemen, officials said | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-25T06:03:45.473Z MPSC Drug Inspector paper leak probe: Two candidates, two middlemen arrested Maharashtra, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/bihar/bihar-sees-third-harassment-case-in-a-week-as-woman-assaulted-at-mandar-hill https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/uqibmdgt/HTCv2qIbAAA7Bv4.jpg A woman was allegedly harassed by three youths at Mandar Hill, according to an FIR, with police now conducting raids to arrest the accused | X fact-net en 2026-09-25T05:33:25.851Z Third harassment case in a week: Woman assaulted by youths with slippers at Bihar's Mandar Hill Bihar, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/from-musk-to-altman-who-joined-trump-and-xi-at-white-house-dinner https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/l45by0td/AP09252026000016B.jpg President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump greet China's President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan as they arrive at the White House for a State Dinner, on Thursday | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-25T05:15:14.878Z From Musk to Altman, who joined Trump and Xi at White House dinner? World https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/111-mps-mlas-switched-parties-after-election-since-2022who-switched-and-where https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/feoa1iy7/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-25-2026-102059-AM.png The NPF, BJP and NCPI together received 81 of the 111 lawmakers who joined other political parties since 2022 | Representational image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-09-25T04:52:10.500Z 111 MPs, MLAs switched parties after election since 2022—who switched and where? Special Reports https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/he-said-he-had-made-a-mistake-what-iit-b-student-told-friend-hours-before-death https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/m0adit2o/PTI09222026000070B.jpg Cops are examining an IIT-Bombay student’s final hours, including calls to friends, his phone, WhatsApp account and CCTV footage | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-25T04:46:34.582Z He said he had 'made a mistake': What IIT-B student told friend hours before death Maharashtra, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/let-the-himalayas-become-a-laboratory-nepal-pm-pitches-climate-cooperation-with-india-china https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/gfi59qwj/AP09252026000025B.jpg Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah addresses the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters, on Thursday | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-25T04:41:10.974Z 'Let the Himalayas become a laboratory': Nepal PM pitches climate cooperation with India, China World https://www.fact.net.in/business/chandrasekaran-reappointment-row-tata-sons-cites-legal-opinions-backs-board-decision https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/3g2m7pge/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-17-2026-070603-PM.png The Chandrasekaran reappointment dispute has widened between Tata Sons and Tata Trusts, with both sides offering different interpretations of Article 121 fact-net en 2026-09-25T04:37:26.062Z Chandrasekaran reappointment row: Tata Sons cites legal opinions, backs board decision Business https://www.fact.net.in/states/manipur/manipur-violence-four-killed-in-armed-attack-in-kamjong-naga-body-calls-24-hour-shutdown https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-14/rhijrv1n/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-14-2026-104947-AM.png Four people were killed in Pilong village in Manipur’s Kamjong district, with unverified reports pointing to the KNA-B faction | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-25T04:32:11.876Z Manipur violence: Four killed in armed attack in Kamjong, Naga body calls 24-hour shutdown Manipur https://www.fact.net.in/states/odisha/deep-depression-makes-landfall-in-andhra-heavy-rain-disrupts-odisha-and-neighbouring-states https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/cyzztrpl/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-25-2026-095725-AM.png Schools were shut in five Odisha districts and train services disrupted after a deep depression brought heavy rain and landslides to the region | X/ANI fact-net en 2026-09-25T04:27:55.765Z Deep depression makes landfall in Andhra, heavy rain disrupts Odisha and neighbouring states Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/tech/you-can-now-use-whatsapp-on-ray-ban-meta-glasses-without-touching-your-phone https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/u75jt1sz/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-25-2026-094741-AM.png Meta has expanded WhatsApp support across its AI smart glasses, adding hands-free messaging, photo sharing and calling features | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-25T04:18:11.325Z You can now use WhatsApp on Ray-Ban Meta glasses without touching your phone Tech https://www.fact.net.in/world/us-deploys-laser-weapons-in-strait-of-hormuz-operated-with-xbox-controllers https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-04-24/f3xjncu4/images-2026-04-24T171657.065.jpeg The US military is testing directed-energy weapons in operational settings, including systems capable of focusing powerful lasers on drones | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-25T04:04:52.649Z US deploys laser weapons in Strait of Hormuz, operated with Xbox controllers World https://www.fact.net.in/world/you-cant-silence-me-netanyahu-takes-aim-at-mamdani-iran-at-un-as-delegates-stage-walkout https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/sontq4g3/AP09252026000001A.jpg Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, on Thursday | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-25T03:56:15.959Z 'You can't silence me': Netanyahu takes aim at Mamdani, Iran at UN as delegates stage walkout World https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/aastha-kunj-park-rape-case-teen-leads-police-to-alleged-crime-spots-forensic-probe-underway https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/854aff13-c34a-4319-8422-276d3f5241e1/NoAVgOBy.jpeg A forensic team examined multiple locations identified by a 17-year-old in the Aastha Kunj Park case and collected biological and other evidence | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-25T03:45:37.689Z Aastha Kunj Park rape case: Teen leads police to alleged crime spots, forensic probe underway Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/nation/ecis-new-mark-vip-feature-for-blos-emerges-amid-ongoing-sirheres-what-it-does https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-09/3c8j3fuq/SIR-Bengal.webp ECI’s BLO app now has a ‘Mark VIP’ option amid SIR, while rules for identifying marked electors have existed since before the latest update | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-25T03:38:40.735Z ECI's new 'Mark VIP' feature for BLOs emerges amid ongoing SIR—here's what it does Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/akhilesh-yadav-launches-sps-2027-up-poll-campaign-from-rahul-gandhis-raebareli-seat https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/822wqboh/PTI09242026000521B.jpg Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav greets supporters while leading a roadshow ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, in Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-25T03:32:20.623Z Akhilesh Yadav launches SP's 2027 UP poll campaign from Rahul Gandhi's Raebareli seat Uttar Pradesh, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-xi-talks-gave-trade-a-breather-but-these-five-issues-remain https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/aqep7ot5/AP09252026000020B.jpg President Donald Trump shakes hands with China's President Xi Jinping in the East Room of the White House during a State Dinner, on Thursday | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-25T03:23:28.618Z Trump-Xi talks gave trade a breather, but these five issues remain World https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/could-be-encountered-sonam-fears-for-life-demands-amit-shahs-resignation-over-ladakh-killings https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-09-30/ljqjfehb/PTI09272024000242B.jpg Ladakh Police had rejected allegations that people were prevented from attending the anniversary gathering, calling the claims false and misleading fact-net en 2026-09-24T19:44:51.931Z ‘Could be encountered': Sonam fears for life, demands Amit Shah's resignation over Ladakh killings Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/nation/border-cant-stop-us-rajnath-says-india-has-shifted-to-deterrence-by-punishment-against-threats https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-04-23/gqh7dgdn/PTI04212025000200B.jpg Singh had warned against the “perimeter fallacy”, arguing that cyberattacks, drones, disinformation and economic disruption had made security threats increasingly borderless fact-net en 2026-09-24T19:44:41.040Z ‘Border can't stop us:’ Rajnath says India has shifted to ‘deterrence by punishment’ against threats Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/railway-protection-force-sets-up-dedicated-narcotics-cell-as-drug-trafficking-crackdown-intensified https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/b7ofl7a8/IR.png RPF and NCB had also moved towards an MoU covering intelligence sharing, capacity building and coordinated operations across the railway network fact-net en 2026-09-24T19:44:30.011Z Railway Protection Force sets up dedicated narcotics cell as drug trafficking crackdown intensified Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/30-lakh-names-targeted-for-deletion-abhishek-shares-poll-observers-chats-turns-heat-on-cec https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/qvo9zec1/PTI08282026000244A.jpg The screenshots had not been independently authenticated, while the Election Commission had maintained that final SIR decisions were taken unanimously fact-net en 2026-09-24T19:44:15.943Z ‘30 lakh names targeted for deletion’: Abhishek shares poll observers’ chats, turns heat on CEC West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/head-master-fast-losing-grip-congress-targets-pm-modi-as-ministers-huddle-at-chintan-shivir https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-04-09/fuxunr9f/ANI-20260409092017.jpg Jairam Ramesh had claimed growing pressure on the Prime Minister and Home Minister had overshadowed the government’s two-day brainstorming exercise fact-net en 2026-09-24T19:41:41.658Z ‘Head Master fast losing grip’: Congress targets PM Modi as ministers huddle at Chintan Shivir Nation https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/bentley-goes-electric-after-107-years-as-888hp-torcal-breaks-cover-ahead-of-india-launch https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/oaiov59d/QfzwgQxeqF9n3fWduiG4nY.jpg Bentley had lined up the Torcal for an India launch in the second half of 2027 at around Rs 4.5 crore fact-net en 2026-09-24T17:23:30.578Z Bentley goes electric after 107 years as 888hp Torcal breaks cover ahead of India launch Auto https://www.fact.net.in/legal/sc-sounds-alarm-over-pocso-weaponisation-in-custody-battles-orders-checks-before-arrests https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/uhaup2to/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-24-2026-104944-PM.png The court had quashed a POCSO case after a CBI-NIMHANS examination found the allegations against a father unreliable and uncorroborated fact-net en 2026-09-24T17:20:29.729Z SC sounds alarm over POCSO ‘weaponisation’ in custody battles, orders checks before arrests Legal https://www.fact.net.in/states/bihar/how-can-bihar-be-crime-free-with-an-illiterate-criminal-as-head-prashant-kishor-targets-cm https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/5l89ocwd/PTI09202026000204B.jpg Kishor’s remarks marked a direct political attack on Choudhary as incidents involving the harassment of girls and women fuelled a fresh debate over public safety fact-net en 2026-09-24T16:53:24.984Z ‘How can Bihar be crime-free with an illiterate criminal as head?’: Prashant Kishor targets CM Bihar, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/top-officials-had-their-hands-tied-ex-poll-chief-makes-explosive-claim-on-bengals-2023-polls https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/dorr9sj8/state-election-commissioner-rajiva-sinha-1601096.jpg Sinha had claimed even the chief secretary, home secretary and police chief had powers they could not exercise as complaints piled up fact-net en 2026-09-24T16:45:31.271Z ‘Top officials had their hands tied’: Ex-poll chief makes explosive claim on Bengal’s 2023 polls Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/world/cnn-and-ms-now-reporters-now-back-at-white-house-hours-after-judge-ordered-trump-to-lift-ban https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/xlsuqza6/ANI-20260921113513.jpg CNN and MS NOW journalists had returned to the White House hours after initially being turned away despite the court order fact-net en 2026-09-24T16:31:58.262Z CNN and MS NOW reporters now back at White House, hours after judge ordered Trump to lift ban World https://www.fact.net.in/legal/allow-him-to-contest-calcutta-hc-gives-relief-to-jailed-congress-candidate-in-nandigram-bypoll https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/v9vjd1tu/mhmj.png The court had also restrained police action in one Khejuri case till October 12 and questioned the timing of the arrest fact-net en 2026-09-24T16:18:56.020Z ‘Allow him to contest’: Calcutta HC gives relief to jailed Congress candidate in Nandigram bypoll Legal https://www.fact.net.in/business/gst-council-to-decide-18-tax-on-upi-merchant-fee-as-mdr-returns-for-payments-above-rs-2000 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/a3d3dbca-d5fa-40f7-8054-9c39c18591c6/PTI06_22_2024_000234A.jpg Merchants had been set to bear a 0.4 per cent MDR from October 15, capped at Rs 300 per transaction fact-net en 2026-09-24T16:12:41.961Z GST Council to decide 18% tax on UPI merchant fee as MDR returns for payments above Rs 2,000 Business https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/actor-mushtaq-khan-dies-at-56-after-battle-with-lung-cancer https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/2fwvfazx/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-24-2026-090217-PM.png Mushtaq Khan had spent more than four decades in Hindi cinema, becoming a familiar face through supporting and comic roles fact-net en 2026-09-24T15:33:40.784Z Actor Mushtaq Khan dies at 56 after battle with lung cancer Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/nation/rte-complaints-dominate-dcpcr-caseload-as-child-rights-panel-receives-377-cases-in-three-months https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/iaxgbpku/delhi-bal-adhikar-sanrakshan-ayog-kashmere-gate-delhi-government-organisations-u5xPF0WnXY.jpg The child rights body had also taken suo motu cognisance of 56 cases and launched a dedicated complaint helpline for children fact-net en 2026-09-24T15:29:40.929Z RTE complaints dominate DCPCR caseload as child rights panel receives 377 cases in three months Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/government-warns-against-high-return-nidhi-schemes-says-deposits-carry-no-insurance-protection https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/h9p4eg92/hnghn.PNG Only 395 entities had been declared Nidhi companies, while deposits with them had remained outside DICGC insurance protection fact-net en 2026-09-24T15:29:36.901Z Government warns against high-return Nidhi schemes, says deposits carry no insurance protection Business https://www.fact.net.in/sports/seema-kumari-ends-16-year-wait-with-10000m-bronze-as-india-clinch-mixed-relay-silver-at-asian-games https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/q7ab7gp7/PTI09242026000434B.jpg India’s mixed 4x400m relay quartet had defended its silver medal after Vithya Ramraj produced a superb final-leg effort fact-net en 2026-09-24T15:09:39.448Z Seema Kumari ends 16-year wait with 10,000m bronze as India clinch mixed relay silver at Asian Games Sports https://www.fact.net.in/business/no-milk-no-paneer-label-as-fssai-moves-to-bar-non-dairy-analogues-from-using-name https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/baxuicez/Paneer.jpg Businesses licensed under the ‘Analogue in Dairy Context’ category had been asked to drop ‘paneer’ from names, labels and marketing fact-net en 2026-09-24T15:09:10.734Z No milk, no ‘paneer’ label as FSSAI moves to bar non-dairy analogues from using name Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/sebi-opens-wider-commodity-derivatives-market-to-foreign-investors-with-t-3-exit-safeguard https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-03-24/9h761nj7/1000066679.jpg Foreign investors had been barred from carrying positions into physical delivery, with mandatory exit safeguards kicking in before the tender period fact-net en 2026-09-24T15:08:11.616Z SEBI opens wider commodity derivatives market to foreign investors with T-3 exit safeguard Business https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/owners-failed-to-take-safety-precautions-delhi-police-to-hc-on-satya-niketan-building-collapse https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/gqhrrpgk/PTI09072026000027B.jpg The owners and PG operators had allegedly failed to seek structural advice or take adequate precautions before repair work began fact-net en 2026-09-24T15:01:16.486Z 'Owners failed to take safety precautions': Delhi Police to HC on Satya Niketan building collapse Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/legal/sessions-courts-cannot-jail-murder-convicts-for-entire-natural-life-without-remission-rules-sc https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/77298b65-fdc7-47fc-b332-e72fa444bb4e/SC4.PNG The Bench had replaced a natural-life sentence in a 2009 triple murder with 25 years’ rigorous imprisonment without statutory remission fact-net en 2026-09-24T15:01:04.616Z 'Sessions courts cannot jail murder convicts for entire natural life without remission', rules SC Legal https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/dda-orders-structural-safety-audit-of-all-pre-2001-high-rises-after-satya-niketan-collapse https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/ahsc8lzv/lop2e18delhi-highrise625x30014July26.webp Buildings below 15 metres had also been brought under the audit requirement if their use involved large numbers of people fact-net en 2026-09-24T14:46:35.541Z DDA orders structural safety audit of all pre-2001 high-rises after Satya Niketan collapse Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/palestinian-president-again-denied-visa-to-speak-at-un-addresses-leaders-on-prerecorded-video https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/wlcn31os/ab1ae080-b24c-11f1-8e0a-fdb8fc2faaec.jpg Abbas had accused Israel of targeting the basic necessities of Palestinian life amid the Gaza war and continuing occupation of the West Bank fact-net en 2026-09-24T14:46:31.365Z Palestinian president, again denied visa to speak at UN, addresses leaders on prerecorded video Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/states/madhya-pradesh/over-360-students-lock-themselves-inside-mp-school-hostel-demand-principals-resignation https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/tjlkbklp/jawahar-navodaya-vidyalaya-charuwa-harda-boarding-schools-oZaVAPaEqS.jpg The three-hour standoff had ended after district officials reached the school, while an Education Ministry team began examining the allegations fact-net en 2026-09-24T14:30:46.477Z Over 360 students lock themselves inside MP school hostel, demand principal's resignation Madhya Pradesh https://www.fact.net.in/legal/gurugram-system-collapses-in-rains-supreme-court-sounds-alarm-over-unplanned-urban-growth https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/z2aktvog/PTI08242026000286A.jpg The Bench had contrasted it with Greater Noida, saying the city was planned keeping requirements for the next 30-40 years in mind fact-net en 2026-09-24T14:07:09.909Z ‘Gurugram system collapses in rains’: Supreme Court sounds alarm over unplanned urban growth Legal https://www.fact.net.in/states/assam/assam-cabinet-clears-compulsory-registration-rules-for-muslim-marriages-divorces https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/50et8jnu/c-bf.PNG Government-appointed registrars had replaced qazis for registration, with panchayat-level officials likely to be authorised if applications increased fact-net en 2026-09-24T14:04:12.925Z Assam Cabinet clears compulsory registration rules for Muslim marriages, divorces Assam, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/iit-bombay-students-parents-begin-hunger-strike-seek-action-over-alleged-caste-harassment https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/cni6v4r8/PTI09222026000374B-1.jpg The family had approached the National Commission for Scheduled Castes as the Crime Branch continued its investigation into the student’s death fact-net en 2026-09-24T14:00:03.589Z IIT Bombay student’s parents begin hunger strike, seek action over alleged caste harassment Maharashtra, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/chinese-shipments-helped-sustain-irans-weapons-programmes-ahead-of-trump-xi-summit-report-says https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/dk95gjqa/AP09242026000019B.jpg Beijing had rejected allegations of improper military support and maintained that it strictly controlled exports of dual-use goods fact-net en 2026-09-24T13:57:00.888Z Chinese shipments helped sustain Iran’s weapons programmes ahead of Trump-Xi summit, report says Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/neither-terror-nor-theatrics-will-repay-loans-india-hits-back-at-pakistan-at-un https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/5f8zr3ni/rt2ov12kkshitij-tyagi625x30023September26.webp New Delhi had also asked Islamabad to vacate territories it occupies in Jammu and Kashmir and raised concerns over minorities fact-net en 2026-09-24T13:56:03.338Z ‘Neither terror nor theatrics will repay loans’: India hits back at Pakistan at UN Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/business/nse-gains-nearly-2-on-market-debut-valued-at-rs-449-lakh-crore-after-blockbuster-ipo https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-31/vwicaxq7/ANI-20260731052408.jpg NSE had also emerged as the world’s seventh most valuable stock exchange after its Rs 22,569-crore public issue fact-net en 2026-09-24T13:49:44.332Z NSE gains nearly 2% on market debut, valued at Rs 4.49 lakh crore after blockbuster IPO Business https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/fifa-president-pledges-culture-of-dialogue-after-uproar-over-secretive-world-cup-sell-off-plan https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/of1bgv17/-1x-1.webp Infantino had said reforms were about “doing what is right for the game” rather than generating favourable headlines fact-net en 2026-09-24T12:54:01.537Z FIFA President pledges 'culture of dialogue' after uproar over secretive World Cup sell-off plan Football https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/india-brace-for-panama-test-as-brazil-uruguay-challenges-loom-in-defining-football-fortnight https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/b78qa8ow/PTI06052024000294B.avif For the match against India, Panama had arrived with 14 members of their 2026 World Cup squad and considerable experience across overseas leagues fact-net en 2026-09-24T12:53:49.731Z India brace for Panama test as Brazil, Uruguay challenges loom in defining football fortnight Football https://www.fact.net.in/business/youtube-expands-shopping-affiliate-programme-in-india-with-amazon-ajio-meesho-and-others https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-10-27/pg7zfz48/1520222004919.jfif Amazon, AJIO and Meesho join YouTube’s India Shopping affiliate programme | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-24T12:49:57.381Z YouTube expands shopping affiliate programme in India with Amazon, AJIO, Meesho and others Business https://www.fact.net.in/sports/satnam-salman-make-history-with-double-sculls-bronze-as-india-endure-tough-rowing-campaign https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/0sa3bdkc/PTI09242026000017B.jpg India had finished the rowing competition with a solitary bronze, matching its medal returns from 1982, 1994 and 2002 fact-net en 2026-09-24T12:46:03.775Z Satnam-Salman make history with double sculls bronze as India endure tough rowing campaign Sports https://www.fact.net.in/sports/anahat-singh-tanvi-khanna-set-up-all-india-squash-quarterfinal-at-asian-games https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/ej6g341o/ANI-20260924063901.jpg Anahat had swept aside Singapore’s Wai Iynn Au Yeong in 19 minutes, while Tanvi had fought back from a game down to advance fact-net en 2026-09-24T12:42:53.856Z Anahat Singh, Tanvi Khanna set up all-India squash quarterfinal at Asian Games Sports https://www.fact.net.in/nation/rahul-gandhi-alleges-election-rigging-demands-gyanesh-kumars-resignation-amid-ec-row https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/gkhewx1a/PTI09242026000420A.jpg Rahul Gandhi said electoral integrity is under threat, citing reported EC disagreements | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-24T12:41:08.251Z Rahul Gandhi alleges election rigging, demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation amid EC row Nation https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/cyclone-arnab-or-deep-depression-why-imd-has-not-named-the-bay-of-bengal-system https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/487a9b83-8c50-4445-a3fe-67eced15fe25/GOV0LwzWMAA9CLM.jpg IMD says the Bay system remains a deep depression, not an official cyclone named Arnab | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-24T12:28:42.206Z Cyclone Arnab or deep depression? Why IMD has not named the Bay of Bengal system Special Reports https://www.fact.net.in/legal/satya-niketan-collapse-police-flag-safety-lapses-unauthorised-use-and-lack-of-structural-expertise https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-09/bw84m36f/PTI09092026000012A.jpg Safety lapses, unauthorised use under scrutiny after deadly Satya Niketan building collapse | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-24T12:19:34.427Z Satya Niketan collapse: Police flag safety lapses as Delhi HC seeks answers Legal https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/tmcs-mahua-moitra-submits-police-complaint-against-cec-seeks-fir https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-02-13/1d1hczte/PTI07312024000097B.jpg TMC MP Mahua Moitra has accused CEC Gyanesh Kumar of acting without the consent of the other Election Commissioners and sought a police investigation | File image fact-net en 2026-09-24T11:51:01.493Z TMC's Mahua Moitra submits police complaint against CEC, seeks FIR West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/states/bihar/jan-suraaj-names-three-more-candidates-for-bihar-council-polls https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-10-22/jhalk3kd/PTI10192024000263B.jpg JSP finalises its candidates for the October 23 Bihar Legislative Council elections | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-24T11:30:31.083Z Jan Suraaj names three more candidates for Bihar Council polls Bihar, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/assam/assam-cabinet-approves-20-durga-puja-bonus-for-atcl-tea-garden-workers https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-10-27/jjp19ifh/PTI05152024000061B.jpg Assam cabinet clears Puja bonus, extra holiday and special Orunodoi allocation | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-24T11:25:39.648Z Assam cabinet approves 20% Durga Puja bonus for ATCL tea garden workers Assam, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/bjp-chief-nitin-nabin-appoints-partys-organisational-general-secretaries-in-states https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/rkwitgsd/PTI08222026000046B.jpg Nitin Nabin names organisational general secretaries as BJP revamps state responsibilities | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-24T11:19:59.444Z BJP chief Nitin Nabin appoints party's organisational general secretaries in states Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/opposition-to-move-fresh-motion-in-parliament-seeking-cec-gyanesh-kumars-removal-sources https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-10-06/xtg3e73m/PTI10062025000198B.jpg Fresh notice seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s removal to be vetted before Parliament move | File image fact-net en 2026-09-24T11:13:51.918Z Opposition to move fresh motion in Parliament seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar's removal: Sources Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/andhra-pradesh/jagan-mohan-reddy-seeks-cbi-probe-into-mega-dsc-irregularities-in-andhra https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/5e6cdf49-dc73-4c26-8484-fb3d75969ef9/AndhraCM.jpg Jagan approaches Andhra governor over alleged irregularities in Mega DSC-2025 recruitment | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-24T11:06:22.799Z Jagan Mohan Reddy seeks CBI probe into 'Mega DSC irregularities' in Andhra Andhra Pradesh, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/mahadev-app-still-active-generated-over-rs-94000-crore-from-illegal-betting-ed https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/57uu1bfb/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-24-2026-042925-PM.png The ED has told a Raipur court that Mahadev and its sister websites generated massive alleged proceeds through an illegal online betting network | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-24T11:00:02.990Z Mahadev app still active, generated over Rs 94,000 crore from illegal betting: ED Business https://www.fact.net.in/world/saudi-arabia-issues-danger-alert-in-mecca-jeddah-and-other-areas-warning-later-lifted https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/fb41q78j/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-094426-AM.png Saudi authorities alert residents in Mecca and other areas before lifting the warning | Representational Image fact-net en 2026-09-24T10:56:55.577Z Saudi Arabia issues danger alert in Mecca, Jeddah and other areas; warning later lifted World https://www.fact.net.in/legal/seen-what-delay-does-in-shiv-sena-supreme-court-asks-ec-for-timeline-on-tmc-name-symbol-row https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/t0w15usg/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-18-2026-112901-AM.png The SC has pressed the EC for a timeline in the TMC name-symbol row, saying both sides should get a fair hearing without prolonged proceedings fact-net en 2026-09-24T10:51:25.676Z 'Seen what delay does in Shiv Sena': Supreme Court asks EC for timeline on TMC name-symbol row Legal https://www.fact.net.in/states/karnataka/160-bangladeshi-nationals-staying-illegally-in-bengaluru-sent-back https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-09/q6veoijg/PTI08_09_2024_000322B.jpg 160 Bangladeshi nationals deported from Bengaluru following police verification drives | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-24T10:49:26.935Z 160 Bangladeshi nationals staying illegally in Bengaluru sent back Karnataka, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/gyanesh-must-go-congress-asks-pradesh-congress-committees-to-protest-for-cecs-removal https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-03-15/gl7i40hf/PTI03152026000232B.jpg Congress demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s removal, arrest and review of his electoral decisions | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-24T10:12:39.339Z ‘Gyanesh must go’: Congress asks Pradesh Congress Committees to protest for CEC’s removal Nation https://www.fact.net.in/legal/cauvery-water-sc-asks-karnataka-to-respond-to-tamil-nadus-plea-alleging-shortfall https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/2af4eff0-216a-4d13-a336-a63e6ed85d10/STOCK_PTI4_27_2016_0971__1_.jpg SC to hear Tamil Nadu’s Cauvery plea after Karnataka cites drought and CWMA orders | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-24T10:07:06.669Z Cauvery water: SC asks Karnataka to respond to Tamil Nadu's plea alleging shortfall Legal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/bjp-launches-seva-first-innovation-challenge-to-mark-pm-narendra-modis-25-years-in-public-life https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-09-10/ft5a9ilp/PTI09_09_2024_000114A.jpg BJP rolls out nationwide innovation challenge as part of its Seva Sankalp Abhiyan | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-24T10:00:37.211Z BJP launches 'Seva First Innovation Challenge' to mark PM Narendra Modi's 25 years in public life Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/resign-halt-polls-repeal-law-cjp-announces-protest-if-gyanesh-kumar-does-not-resign-in-48-hours https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/wr07qi2m/PTI09242026000213B.jpg CJP wants Gyanesh Kumar to resign, SIR to be frozen and the 2023 law on appointing Election Commissioners to be repealed | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-24T09:50:37.302Z 'Resign, halt polls, repeal law': CJP announces protest if CEC does not resign in 48 hours Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/haryana-convict-mainpal-dhilla-gets-12-hour-parole-to-marry-cambodian-partner https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-06-30/k56th8qn/GNdxsDKaIAAZX3c.jpeg Haryana jail inmate gets 12-hour custody parole to marry partner from Cambodia | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-24T09:50:12.207Z Haryana convict Mainpal Dhilla gets 12-hour parole to marry Cambodian partner Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/world/iran-warns-conflict-could-spread-to-indian-ocean-if-us-attacks-again https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-09/s368qsda/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-9-2026-094141-AM.png Iranian adviser warns war could spread beyond the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-24T09:40:48.561Z Iran warns conflict could spread to Indian Ocean if US attacks again World https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/gastronomy/is-jalebi-not-indian-tracing-the-sweets-twisted-history https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/h9t91umu/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-24-2026-030743-PM.png Jalebi's earliest known versions can be traced to West Asia, where similar sweets were called zalabiya or zulabiya | Representational image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-09-24T09:38:28.259Z Is jalebi not Indian? Tracing the sweet's twisted history Gastronomy https://www.fact.net.in/sports/who-is-luke-williams-meet-mumbai-indians-new-head-coach-for-wpl-2027 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/xpy21dvw/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-24-at-3.01.25-PM.jpeg Mumbai Indians name Luke Williams as head coach following Lisa Keightley’s departure | Facebook / Mumbai Indians fact-net en 2026-09-24T09:32:55.263Z Who is Luke Williams? Meet Mumbai Indians’ new head coach for WPL 2027 Sports https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/what-is-birth-tourism-why-us-is-tightening-visa-rules-around-it https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/u7o8i4cv/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-24-2026-024952-PM.png The US State Department says travelling primarily to give birth to obtain US citizenship is not permissible on a visitor visa | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-24T09:20:25.022Z What is birth tourism? Why US is tightening visa rules around it Travel https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-industry-suffered-under-left-trade-unionism-tmc-appeasement-politics-cm-suvendu-adhikari https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/lzap1hgf/PTI09242026000175A.jpg Suvendu Adhikari accuses past governments of failing to create a climate for industrial growth | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-24T09:19:31.907Z Bengal industry suffered under Left trade unionism, TMC appeasement politics: CM Suvendu Adhikari West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/legal/calcutta-hc-pulls-up-ec-over-election-symbol-reassignment-in-nandigram-bypoll https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/7a55ea8f-e4e6-48bb-a131-770daee4aa88/GOLre95bgAES76E.jpg Calcutta HC questions EC decision to allot ‘envelope’ symbol to new party in Nandigram | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-24T09:12:42.468Z Calcutta HC pulls up EC over election symbol reassignment in Nandigram bypoll Legal https://www.fact.net.in/education/neet-pg-2026-result-is-outcheck-rank-cut-off-and-scorecard-date https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/vxv0qsxw/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-24-2026-024131-PM.png Candidates can check their result on the official NBEMS website, natboard.edu.in | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-24T09:12:08.684Z NEET-PG 2026 result is out—check rank, cut-off and scorecard date Education https://www.fact.net.in/business/sensex-plunges-over-1000-points-as-crude-us-yields-and-iran-tensions-rattle-markets https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-14/odttuemz/images-19.jfif Sensex, Nifty fall over 1% as global cues, crude prices and Iran tensions pressure markets | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-24T09:04:23.702Z Sensex plunges over 1,000 points as crude, US yields and Iran tensions rattle markets Business https://www.fact.net.in/world/286-days-at-sea-8-suicide-attempts-navy-reveals-details-of-uss-abraham-lincoln-deployment https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/tf0c129x/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-24-2026-023004-PM.png The US Navy has confirmed eight suicide attempts across the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group during its 286-day deployment | Representational image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-09-24T09:00:37.549Z 286 days at sea, 8 suicide attempts: Navy reveals details of USS Abraham Lincoln deployment World https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/adani-group-to-invest-over-rs-1-lakh-crore-in-bengal-by-2035-gautam-adani https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/jwm2dtsn/PTI09242026000184A.jpg Adani Group to expand Bengal footprint with over ₹1 lakh crore investment by 2035 | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-24T08:55:52.509Z Adani Group to invest over Rs 1 lakh crore in Bengal by 2035: Gautam Adani West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/three-alleged-khauf-gang-members-arrested-in-delhi-by-jk-police-sog https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/a3cc0da8-16f7-45cc-8bf8-6d1c6e89b4ba/Eco3ffgUYAAzAtK.jpg J&K Police SOG arrests three alleged gangsters linked to the Khauf Gang in Delhi | Representational Image fact-net en 2026-09-24T08:49:53.995Z Three alleged Khauf Gang members arrested in Delhi by J&K Police SOG Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/business/upi-charges-from-october-15-was-rbi-asked-banks-to-stock-atms-pib-answers https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/eapw0f6t/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-24-2026-021630-PM.png PIB has clarified that neither the RBI nor the finance ministry issued instructions to banks to stock ATMs ahead of the October 15 UPI fee rollout | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-24T08:47:03.199Z UPI charges from October 15: Was RBI asked banks to stock ATMs? PIB answers Business https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/after-kalkaji-case-aastha-kunjs-surveillance-and-safety-gaps-come-under-scrutiny https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-02-26/v4c8j3do/images-70.jpeg CCTV and lighting gaps at Delhi’s Aastha Kunj Park raise questions after alleged gang rape | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-24T08:43:49.557Z After Kalkaji case, Aastha Kunj’s surveillance and safety gaps come under scrutiny Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/iit-bombay-postpones-mid-semester-exams-to-october-10-11-amid-sahil-wakode-death-row https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/94bd8d8f-4489-4938-8901-133da6e1b74d/GQf4MwIaoAAyiUE.jpg IIT Bombay pushes exams to October as protests follow Sahil Wakode’s death | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-24T08:30:21.203Z IIT Bombay postpones mid-semester exams to October 10-11 amid Sahil Wakode death row Maharashtra, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/haryana-steps-up-deregulation-drive-8-priority-areas-implemented https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-07/y2evkode/ANI-20260907175908.jpg Haryana expands compliance reforms to ease business operations and speed up government services | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-24T08:20:08.918Z Haryana steps up deregulation drive, 8 priority areas implemented Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/sanjay-leela-bhansali-unveils-ranbir-kapoors-first-look-from-love-war https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/mqih45ku/Love-War The film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal in the lead roles | Instagram/bhansaliproductions fact-net en 2026-09-24T08:15:45.169Z Sanjay Leela Bhansali unveils Ranbir Kapoor's first look from 'Love & War' Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/opinion/transparency-at-the-un-security-council-remains-shrouded-in-secrecy https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/itl50yq3/sc-venezuela-1.jpg The UN’s most powerful body still conducts parts of its business behind closed doors fact-net en 2026-09-24T08:15:25.489Z Transparency at the UN Security Council remains shrouded in secrecy UN Security Council, UNSC reform, Article 108, Article 19, UN Secretary-General selection, Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/rao-inderjit-singh-urges-southern-haryana-to-unite-beyond-caste-lines https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/91552i92/आज-गुरुग्राम-के-पीडब्ल्यूडी-रेस्ट-हाउस-में-पिछले-दिनों-शहर-में-हुए-जलभराव-को-लेकर-अधिकारियों-के-.jpg Rao Inderjit Singh urges people to set aside caste differences and remain united in Haryana | Instagram / Rao Inderjit Singh fact-net en 2026-09-24T08:13:42.191Z Rao Inderjit Singh urges southern Haryana to unite beyond caste lines Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/dismissed-punjab-police-officer-arrested-from-patiala https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/n1kf7rp9/Arrest-AI.png Punjab Police ex-AIG Raj Jit Singh arrested after three years on the run | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-24T08:03:20.256Z Dismissed Punjab Police officer arrested from Patiala Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/states/odisha/deep-depression-moves-inland-after-landfall-heavy-rain-lashes-odisha-and-andhra https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/26ja29lt/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-24-2026-013229-PM.png Heavy rain lashes parts of Puri | X/ANI fact-net en 2026-09-24T08:02:55.733Z Heavy rain lashes Odisha; over 8,000 people evacuated, ministers rush to affected districts Odisha, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/aap-alleges-centre-misusing-agencies-ahead-of-assembly-polls-amid-ed-searches-in-punjab https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-09-12/6tzkz96k/Harpal-Singh-Cheema-Minister-Punjab.jpeg Punjab minister Harpal Cheema questions ED searches, alleges political misuse of agencies | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-24T07:56:58.251Z AAP alleges Centre misusing agencies ahead of assembly polls amid ED searches in Punjab Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/legal/tripura-hc-waives-jail-terms-of-4-bangladeshi-nationals-orders-repatriation https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-10/cz8j5us6/BorderAI.png Four Bangladeshi nationals convicted of illegal entry to be sent home after Tripura HC order | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-24T07:24:00.494Z Tripura HC waives jail terms of 4 Bangladeshi nationals, orders repatriation Legal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/marco-rubio-says-global-system-is-failing-cites-india-pakistan-conflict https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-02-20/aspaou47/Marco-Rubio.jpg Rubio cites India-Pakistan tensions while questioning the effectiveness of the global system | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-24T07:16:36.433Z Marco Rubio says global system is failing, cites India-Pakistan conflict Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/iran-mocks-trumps-annihilate-threat-with-balakrishnas-telugu-film-clip https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/blmalsmx/Image-2026-09-24-at-12.38.11-PM.jpeg Balakrishna’s action scene becomes Iran’s latest social media response to Trump’s threat | X Handle / Iran Embassy in Zimbabwe fact-net en 2026-09-24T07:09:41.311Z Iran mocks Trump’s ‘annihilate’ threat with Balakrishna’s Telugu film clip World https://www.fact.net.in/nation/we-will-never-deviate-from-path-of-service-pm-modi-during-seva-sankalp-yatra https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/z1elhzgq/PTI09242026000105B.jpg Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks virtually to Seva Yatris travelling on the Yatra from Vadnagar to Varanasi | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-24T07:01:32.870Z 'We will never deviate from path of service': PM Modi during Seva Sankalp Yatra Nation https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/bjp-election-spending-hits-rs-529-crore-across-five-states-bengal-accounts-for-54 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-01-04/skvbmg9a/bjp-1024x576.jpg The BJP’s election expenditure reports show Rs 529.38 crore spent across five states, including Rs 286.99 crore in West Bengal | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-24T06:53:25.058Z BJP election spending hits Rs 529 crore across five states, Bengal accounts for 54% Special Reports https://www.fact.net.in/legal/who-are-the-12-judges-cleared-by-sc-collegium-for-permanent-appointment-full-list-here https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/otpgjrol/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-24-2026-121456-PM.png The appointments cover the Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Uttarakhand and Gauhati high courts fact-net en 2026-09-24T06:45:30.692Z Who are the 12 judges cleared by SC Collegium for permanent appointment? Full list here Legal https://www.fact.net.in/world/donald-trump-faces-court-setback-as-judge-orders-return-of-cnn-ms-now-politico-journalists https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/4f969bb3-01c8-4565-8b51-39ad9e2d117c/AP05_11_2024_000007A.jpg CNN, MS NOW and Politico regain White House access after judge blocks Trump’s media ban | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-24T06:42:22.836Z Donald Trump faces court setback as judge orders return of CNN, MS NOW, Politico journalists World https://www.fact.net.in/legal/offending-portions-sc-takes-suo-motu-cognisance-of-patna-hc-verdict-in-rape-attempt-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-01-05/ujeoeaf1/STOCKPTI3132024454.jpg The Supreme Court stepped in after a senior lawyer drew attention to the Patna HC judgment, with the top court issuing notice to the accused | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-24T06:20:19.188Z 'Offending portions': SC takes suo motu cognisance of Patna HC verdict in rape attempt case Legal https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/pretty-surreal-feeling-vir-das-set-to-perform-at-new-yorks-radio-city-music-hall-on-january-30 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/ilpyyd62/16926880633971692957062538.webp After Royal Albert Hall, Vir Das will bring his international comedy tour to Radio City Music Hall in New York on January 30 | File image fact-net en 2026-09-24T06:08:46.069Z 'Pretty surreal feeling': Vir Das set to perform at New York's Radio City Music Hall on January 30 Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/rs-2490-crore-drop-rs-10000-crore-wealth-shah-rukh-khan-still-no-1 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/yenl7t7x/STOCKPTI112120230181.jpg Shah Rukh Khan has retained the top spot among India’s richest actors despite his estimated wealth falling from Rs 12,490 crore to Rs 10,000 crore fact-net en 2026-09-24T05:43:46.860Z Rs 2,490 crore drop, Rs 10,000 crore wealth: Shah Rukh Khan still No. 1 Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/states/bihar/days-after-jamui-incident-teen-girl-harassed-by-men-in-samastipur-police-launch-probe https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/e1kw3sxz/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-24-2026-110716-AM.png Police are investigating a viral video from Samastipur showing a teenage girl allegedly being surrounded and harassed by several men | Representational image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-09-24T05:37:57.823Z Days after Jamui incident, teen girl harassed by men in Samastipur; police launch probe Bihar, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/jharkhand/jharkhand-ministers-daughter-among-4-killed-as-car-rams-into-parked-truck-guv-cm-condole-deaths https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/pwn4bejh/PTI09242026000079B.jpg People gather at the site after a car rammed into a stationary truck, in Jamshedpur, on Thursday | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-24T05:28:19.460Z Jharkhand minister's daughter among 4 killed as car rams into parked truck; Guv, CM condole deaths Jharkhand, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/the-life-of-a-showgirl-gets-an-encore-taylor-swift-announces-4-new-songs https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/gayvq4og/03-taylor-swift-life-of-a-showgirl-pr-billboard-1800.webp Taylor Swift announced a new edition of ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ with four new songs, written during a studio trip to Sweden | File image fact-net en 2026-09-24T05:07:56.526Z 'The Life of a Showgirl' gets an encore: Taylor Swift announces 4 new songs Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/states/jharkhand/waterfalls-in-full-flow-currents-turn-dangerous-jharkhand-issues-tourist-warning https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-11/hpa8zyit/PTI08052026000061B.jpg An orange alert has been issued for 5 Jharkhand districts as heavy rain swells waterfalls, prompting authorities to warn tourists about strong currents | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-24T04:58:18.978Z Waterfalls in full flow, currents turn dangerous: Jharkhand issues tourist warning Jharkhand, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/partners-not-rivals-xi-calls-for-stable-china-us-ties-after-landing-in-washington https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/qby18pvy/AP09242026000021A.jpg President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping participate in an arrival ceremony at Joint Base Andrews | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-24T04:54:25.403Z 'Partners, not rivals': Xi calls for stable China-US ties after landing in Washington World https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-rape-case-accused-was-removed-from-gym-after-women-complained-of-misbehaviour https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/z7g6o5fd/PTI09232026000344A.jpg LSR students hold a solidarity march demanding enhanced safety measures following the alleged gang rape of a 17-year-old girl at nearby Aastha Kunj Park, in New Delhi, on Wednesday | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-24T04:49:54.338Z Delhi rape case: Accused was removed from gym after women complained of misbehaviour Delhi, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/sensex-nifty-slide-as-crude-rises-above-102-nse-debut-today https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/71pmnhq4/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-24-2026-100034-AM.png Indian markets fell over 600 points in early trade as crude prices crossed $102 following remarks by Iran’s president at the UNGA | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-24T04:31:52.053Z Sensex, Nifty slide as crude rises above $102; NSE debut today Business https://www.fact.net.in/world/100-foot-red-carpet-21-guards-b-1-bombers-how-trump-welcomed-xi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/1wgc59bk/AP09242026000059B.jpg President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, China's President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan participate in an arrival ceremony at Joint Base Andrews | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-24T04:20:33.363Z 100-foot red carpet, 21 guards, B-1 bombers: How Trump welcomed Xi World https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/9-killed-as-bus-catches-fire-on-yamuna-expressway-in-greater-noida https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/kelb3yva/PTI09242026000038B.jpg Firefighters at the site after a sleeper bus caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway in the Greater Noida area, killing nine passengers, in Noida, early Thursday | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-24T04:07:44.281Z 'We won't stop the bus': FIR details final moments before Greater Noida bus fire that killed nine Uttar Pradesh, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/ex-ed-official-niranjan-singh-joins-akali-dal-waris-punjab-de-ahead-of-punjab-polls https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/q4l65d0h/whatsapp-image-2026-09-23-at-1258411790149270.jpeg Former Punjab Police DSP Balwinder Singh Sekhon had also joined the party in the presence of its senior leaders fact-net en 2026-09-23T19:24:33.856Z Ex-ED official Niranjan Singh joins Akali Dal Waris Punjab De ahead of Punjab polls Punjab, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/aaditya-thackeray-rejects-rs-500-crore-defamation-notice-refuses-apology-to-disha-salians-father https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/ocrpsrd4/mhrbj4raaditya-thackeray625x30025November24.webp Thackeray had stood by his claim that he never knew or met Disha Salian and asked her father to withdraw the notice fact-net en 2026-09-23T19:19:31.563Z Aaditya Thackeray rejects 'Rs 500 crore defamation notice', refuses apology to Disha Salian’s father Maharashtra, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/ntpc-pays-rs-339383-crore-final-dividend-takes-fy26-payout-to-record-rs-8727-crore https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/5w26of2z/NTPC-Logo-23-11.jpg NTPC had distributed 44.4 per cent of its standalone profit after tax for FY26 through interim and final dividends fact-net en 2026-09-23T19:13:20.018Z NTPC pays Rs 3,393.83 crore final dividend, takes FY26 payout to record Rs 8,727 crore Business https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/parineeti-chopra-makes-web-series-debut-with-shaque-says-chamkila-revived-interest-in-her https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/j7sqyriw/parineeti-chopra-hot-photos-where-she-exposes-her-tempting-assets1.jpg Chopra had credited ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ with making filmmakers take notice of her again after a difficult run at the box office fact-net en 2026-09-23T19:07:13.260Z Parineeti Chopra makes web series debut with ‘Shaque’, says ‘Chamkila’ revived interest in her Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/our-identity-is-not-the-punchline-priyanka-kedia-on-changing-indian-representation-in-hollywood https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/11ul2suy/priyanka-nylon-5.avif Kedia had undergone intensive Bharatanatyam training with Maitreyi Ramakrishnan for Netflix’s ‘Best of the Best’ fact-net en 2026-09-23T19:07:04.676Z ‘Our identity is not the punchline’: Priyanka Kedia on changing Indian representation in Hollywood Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/vir-das-bags-third-international-emmy-nomination-as-fool-volume-enters-global-comedy-race https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/ilpyyd62/16926880633971692957062538.webp ‘Fool Volume’ had joined shows from Argentina, the UK and Spain in the four-title Comedy category fact-net en 2026-09-23T19:06:56.057Z Vir Das bags third International Emmy nomination as ‘Fool Volume’ enters global comedy race Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/couldnt-step-out-for-four-days-radhika-apte-recalls-fear-after-intimate-clip-was-leaked https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/89czsn0u/MV5BZmQ0MWU1ZGUtMDZiMS00NGQ1LThmNGMtMjUzMjZmZTFhOGZmXkEyXkFqcGc.V1FMjpgUX1000.jpg Apte had recalled seeking support from her driver and spot dada after people around her began seeing the leaked clip fact-net en 2026-09-23T19:06:18.411Z ‘Couldn’t step out for four days’: Radhika Apte recalls fear after intimate clip was leaked Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/will-never-bow-our-head-or-bend-the-knee-iran-president-slams-trumps-remarks-at-unga https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/uq6zv128/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-24-2026-122229-AM.png Pezeshkian had signalled readiness for negotiations but warned that Iran would not accept diplomacy conducted through threats or force fact-net en 2026-09-23T18:53:13.243Z 'Will never bow our head or bend the knee…': Iran President slams Trump’s remarks at UNGA Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/two-up-cops-two-crpf-personnel-arrested-over-alleged-gangrape-of-woman-in-amroha https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-10-17/yqv8yxsu/gangrape-1714921170614169.webp The two Uttar Pradesh Police personnel had been suspended, while the CRPF authorities had been informed for further action fact-net en 2026-09-23T18:46:21.459Z Two UP cops, two CRPF personnel arrested over alleged 'gangrape' of woman in Amroha Uttar Pradesh, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/madhya-pradesh/madhya-pradesh-to-bring-back-state-backed-bus-service-after-20-years-with-351-bus-rollout https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/790dkuq6/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-24-2026-121446-AM.png GPS tracking and panic buttons had been built into the new network as the government targeted a 15,000-bus fleet in five years fact-net en 2026-09-23T18:45:56.358Z Madhya Pradesh to bring back state-backed bus service after 20 years with 351-bus rollout Madhya Pradesh, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/centre-cuts-import-duty-on-palm-soybean-and-sunflower-oils-to-ease-cooking-oil-prices https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/adendh8n/consumers-face-the-heat-with-cooking-oil-on-the-boil.avif Crude sunflower oil had been made duty-free, while tariffs on refined edible oils had also been sharply reduced fact-net en 2026-09-23T18:38:38.209Z Centre cuts import duty on palm, soybean and sunflower oils to ease cooking oil prices Business https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/india-china-have-wisdom-to-handle-differences-says-envoy-as-beijing-seeks-stable-ties https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-03-07/pbnnqh82/images-2025-03-07T124417.757.jpeg Beijing had backed a “dual-track approach” to bilateral ties and the boundary issue while stressing peace along the border fact-net en 2026-09-23T18:36:40.044Z 'India, China have wisdom to handle differences', says envoy as Beijing seeks stable ties Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/business/creatara-opens-first-ev-plant-in-faridabad-with-capacity-to-build-30000-two-wheelers-a-year https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/5ttnff94/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-24-at-1.07.31-AM.jpeg Priya Sachdev Kapur, along with Vikas Gupta, Founder & CEO, and Ringlarei (Ringo) Pamei, Co-Founder at the Creatara plant inauguration on Wednesday fact-net en 2026-09-23T18:34:27.308Z Creatara Mobility opens first EV plant in Faridabad with a capacity of 30,000 two-wheelers a year Business https://www.fact.net.in/nation/unsc-failures-show-urgency-of-reform-as-global-south-bears-brunt-of-crises-says-jaishankar https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/ojfg44w1/PTI09232026000444B.jpg Jaishankar had joined Global South nations in pushing for greater representation in the world body’s most powerful organ fact-net en 2026-09-23T18:34:00.336Z UNSC failures show urgency of reform as Global South bears brunt of crises, says Jaishankar Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/centre-advances-september-salaries-pensions-to-september-25-ahead-of-three-day-bank-strike https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-10-01/tlq01b73/5h5u5.png Banks had also been asked to remain open on Sunday as unions prepared to strike from September 28 to 30 fact-net en 2026-09-23T18:28:54.053Z Centre advances September salaries, pensions to September 25 ahead of three-day bank strike Business https://www.fact.net.in/legal/allahabad-hc-acquits-woman-sentenced-to-death-for-killing-three-children-flags-tutored-testimony https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-10-12/1zemdkbo/allahabad-HC.jpg The Bench had also acquitted the woman’s alleged partner, who had been serving a life sentence in the 2024 Auraiya case fact-net en 2026-09-23T18:27:51.826Z Allahabad HC acquits woman sentenced to death for killing three children, flags ‘tutored’ testimony Legal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/ec-response-leaves-key-sir-questions-unanswered-says-shashi-tharoor https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-01-24/uj90y1os/shashi-tharoor.webp The poll panel had maintained that its final decisions were unanimous and described internal observations as part of normal deliberations fact-net en 2026-09-23T18:26:52.650Z 'EC response leaves key SIR questions unanswered', says Shashi Tharoor Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/meghalaya/eight-udp-mlas-join-bjp-take-party-tally-to-10-in-meghalaya-as-regional-party-shrinks-to-four https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/dvnis0he/PTI09232026000170B.jpg Conrad Sangma had ruled out any impact on his coalition government as both parties remained constituents of the ruling MDA fact-net en 2026-09-23T17:09:20.013Z Eight UDP MLAs join BJP, take party tally to 10 in Meghalaya as regional party shrinks to four Meghalaya, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/west-bengal-government-to-unveil-new-industrial-land-policy-ahead-of-durga-puja https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-12/p4ybjr9u/1051014-suvendu-7.webp 33 projects had received land for investments worth around Rs 7,000 crore with the potential to create nearly 62,000 jobs fact-net en 2026-09-23T17:04:14.098Z West Bengal government to unveil new industrial land policy ahead of Durga Puja West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/indian-seafarer-killed-as-torpedoes-hit-cargo-ship-near-oman-19-indians-among-survivors https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/lwhnxe6i/81019.jpg Omani forces had evacuated the crew, while the Indian Embassy coordinated with local authorities and agencies over their safety fact-net en 2026-09-23T16:16:38.594Z Indian seafarer killed as torpedoes hit cargo ship near Oman, 19 Indians among survivors Nation https://www.fact.net.in/legal/bombay-hc-bans-firecrackers-on-public-roads-laser-lights-during-festivals-across-maharashtra https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/f951pxd9/zoshua-colah-rZdODBdZWj0-unsplash.jpg Authorities had also been directed to prohibit laser beams and enforce strict decibel limits at processions and festival venues fact-net en 2026-09-23T16:05:19.715Z Bombay HC bans firecrackers on public roads, laser lights during festivals across Maharashtra Legal https://www.fact.net.in/legal/sc-stays-allahabad-hc-strictures-against-noida-dm-over-students-nsa-detention https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-07/mxzdflw8/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-7-2026-113955-PM.png The High Court had earlier quashed Akriti Chaudhary’s NSA detention and sharply criticised the district administration’s handling of the case fact-net en 2026-09-23T15:52:37.664Z SC stays Allahabad HC strictures against Noida DM over student’s NSA detention Legal https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/jaishankar-flags-indias-concerns-over-russian-oil-tariff-law-in-talks-with-rubio-at-unga https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/hl69zh97/PTI09232026000368B.jpg The two sides had also discussed the conflicts in Ukraine and the Gulf as Washington weighed sweeping new tariff powers fact-net en 2026-09-23T15:52:17.978Z Jaishankar flags India’s concerns over Russian oil tariff law in talks with Rubio at UNGA Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/states/kerala/sit-formed-to-probe-pinarayi-vijayan-family-over-cmrl-exalogic-allegations https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/9rw1idih/STOCKPTI62320180607.jpg The ED had sought action against Vijayan, daughter Veena and former minister Mohammed Riyas over alleged financial transactions fact-net en 2026-09-23T15:35:53.207Z SIT formed to probe Pinarayi Vijayan, family over CMRL-Exalogic allegations Kerala, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/lsr-students-stage-solidarity-march-over-gang-rape-of-minor-near-aastha-kunj-demand-womens-safety https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/m8ew3gxt/PTI09232026000343B.jpg Protesters had flagged poor lighting, inadequate CCTV coverage, irregular police patrolling and a dysfunctional pink booth near the campus fact-net en 2026-09-23T15:35:39.280Z LSR students stage solidarity march over gang rape of minor near Aastha Kunj, demand women's safety Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/mercedes-amg-g-63-offroad-pro-launched-in-india-at-rs-380-crore-with-tougher-hardware https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/10lcnuax/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-23-2026-081458-PM.png The limited-run model had retained its 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 while gaining hardware aimed at more demanding terrain fact-net en 2026-09-23T15:35:27.435Z Mercedes-AMG G 63 Offroad Pro launched in India at Rs 3.80 crore with tougher hardware Auto https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-to-confront-xi-over-chinas-backing-of-iran-report https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/xu2gccez/ANI-20260923140050.jpg Xi’s Washington visit had put Iran alongside trade, technology and Taiwan among the most sensitive issues confronting the two powers fact-net en 2026-09-23T15:09:21.425Z Trump to confront Xi over China's backing of Iran: Report World https://www.fact.net.in/world/iran-president-calls-out-trump-by-name-at-un-says-us-cannot-bully-a-nation-it-does-not-understand https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/5qw3g27r/AP09232026000385B.jpg Masoud Pezeshkian had accused Washington of misreading Iran and rejected threats a day after Trump warned Tehran of annihilation fact-net en 2026-09-23T14:38:15.970Z Iran President calls out Trump by name at UN, says US cannot ‘bully’ a nation it does not understand World https://www.fact.net.in/business/no-petrol-diesel-price-hike-for-now-despite-crude-oil-surge-says-government-source https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-29/2krt3y46/PTI05232026000070B.jpg Oil marketing companies had been absorbing higher input costs as authorities closely monitored crude prices and supply conditions fact-net en 2026-09-23T14:09:27.777Z No petrol, diesel price hike for now despite crude oil surge, says government source Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/fssai-cracks-down-on-amazon-zepto-instamart-bigbasket-flipkart-over-food-safety-violations https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/d48okbva/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-23-2026-073518-PM.png FSSAI had intensified enforcement against food businesses and e-commerce platforms over the past six months fact-net en 2026-09-23T14:08:52.173Z FSSAI cracks down on Amazon, Zepto, Instamart, BigBasket, Flipkart over food safety violations Business https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/stop-popping-painkillers-and-antibiotics-on-your-own-cdsco-warns-of-kidney-damage https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/tys81sxf/image.jfif Doctors and pharmacies had been asked to curb unnecessary prescriptions and self-medication amid kidney and antimicrobial resistance risks fact-net en 2026-09-23T14:08:42.011Z 'Stop popping painkillers and antibiotics on your own', CDSCO warns of kidney damage Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/ai-boom-jobs-bust-as-176-lakh-roles-disappear-in-just-nine-months https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/vezfddby/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-23-2026-072342-PM.png Artificial Intelligence has accelerated restructuring, but weaker demand, high costs and changing business models have also driven job cuts fact-net en 2026-09-23T13:55:54.081Z AI boom, jobs bust as 1.76 lakh roles disappear in just nine months Special Reports https://www.fact.net.in/nation/from-exposing-cbse-flaws-to-securing-us-doj-19-year-old-indian-hacker-nisarga-makes-hall-of-fame https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/duh3mdnx/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-23-2026-072009-PM.png The cybersecurity researcher had earlier shot to prominence after uncovering vulnerabilities in CBSE’s online marks portal fact-net en 2026-09-23T13:51:59.585Z Exposing CBSE flaws to securing US DoJ, 19-year-old Indian hacker Nisarga in Hall of Fame Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-to-showcase-defence-manufacturing-muscle-to-air-force-leaders-from-40-nations https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-03-26/t2hhocay/ANI-20260326145153.jpg India had planned the industry visits as part of a wider push to expand defence exports and deepen global military partnerships fact-net en 2026-09-23T13:46:30.062Z India to showcase defence manufacturing muscle to air force leaders from 40 nations Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/sit-files-60000-page-charge-sheet-against-eight-in-ayodhya-ram-temple-donation-theft-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/j1a2coy8/PTI09132026000308B-3.jpg Investigators had examined bank transactions, properties and assets alongside a forensic audit while tracing the movement of temple donations fact-net en 2026-09-23T13:45:14.867Z SIT files 60,000-page charge sheet against eight in Ayodhya Ram temple donation theft case Uttar Pradesh https://www.fact.net.in/business/defence-ministry-signs-rs-811-crore-deal-for-160-indigenous-smart-anti-airfield-weapons-for-iaf https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/feonczxx/ANI-20260923114011.jpg The defence ministry had signed the contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited for 160 precision-guided glide bombs and associated equipment fact-net en 2026-09-23T13:11:35.559Z Defence Ministry signs Rs 811 crore deal for 160 indigenous smart anti-airfield weapons for IAF Business https://www.fact.net.in/sports/historic-skeet-bronze-marks-coming-of-age-for-indias-shotgun-women-at-asian-games https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/0fjl8nzy/PTI09232026000286B.jpg India's Maheshwari Chauhan, left, and Parinaaz Dhaliwal after winning bronze in the Skeet Women's Team Final event, during the 20th Asian Games, in Nagoya, Japan fact-net en 2026-09-23T13:07:16.469Z Historic skeet bronze marks coming of age for India’s shotgun women at Asian Games Sports https://www.fact.net.in/world/nepal-pm-balendra-shah-warns-of-floods-landslides-as-extreme-rain-looms-over-weekend https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-03-08/7qhhf5nr/deccanherald2026-03-06qec5iv9ofile84u5hiprh6okxdq89fe.jpg Prime Minister Balendra Shah had urged people to avoid unnecessary highway and night travel as heavy rainfall threatened several provinces fact-net en 2026-09-23T13:07:13.169Z Nepal PM Balendra Shah warns of floods, landslides as extreme rain looms over weekend World https://www.fact.net.in/world/donald-trumps-board-of-peace-plans-245-billion-gaza-recovery-programme https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-06-24/2aaci8cn/AP05_11_2024_000007A.jpg Trump’s Gaza recovery blueprint outlines 66 projects amid funding and security challenges | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-23T12:54:37.625Z Donald Trump’s Board of Peace plans $2.45 billion Gaza recovery programme World https://www.fact.net.in/sports/mirabai-chanu-ends-28-year-wait-with-asian-games-silver-completes-her-major-medal-collection https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/92j37y1s/PTI09232026000135B.jpg Chanu had become India’s first Asian Games weightlifting medallist since Karnam Malleswari won silver at Bangkok 1998 fact-net en 2026-09-23T12:49:18.379Z Mirabai Chanu ends 28-year wait with Asian Games silver, completes her major medal collection Sports https://www.fact.net.in/sports/manu-bhaker-finishes-fifth-as-india-draw-blank-in-womens-10m-air-pistol-at-asian-games https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/vxelp7up/PTI09232026000041B-1.jpg Double Olympic-medallist Manu Bhaker ended fifth in the individual competition as India finished without a medal in the women's 10m air pistol event fact-net en 2026-09-23T12:49:06.071Z Manu Bhaker finishes fifth as India draw blank in women’s 10m air pistol at Asian Games Sports https://www.fact.net.in/sports/satwik-chirag-stun-world-champions-but-india-settle-for-asian-games-bronze-after-china-loss https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/0l3wj9lp/ANI-20260923111254.jpg India had secured consecutive Asian Games men’s team medals for the first time in four decades after their 2023 silver fact-net en 2026-09-23T12:47:46.664Z Satwik-Chirag stun world champions but India settle for Asian Games bronze after China loss Sports https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/centre-sells-1400-tonnes-of-onions-in-bengal-at-rs-35kg-more-supply-to-reach-kolkata https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-06/p2m6yooh/PTI08272026000470A.jpg Bengal gets 1,400 tonnes of discounted onions as Centre steps up supply before festive season | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-23T12:47:02.850Z Centre sells 1,400 tonnes of onions in Bengal at Rs 35/kg, more supply to reach Kolkata West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/adani-reclaims-indias-richest-crown-as-billionaire-count-hits-record-391 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/o661be98/ANI-20260831143345.jpg India had added 27 dollar billionaires in a year as combined wealth on the Hurun list climbed to Rs 187.5 lakh crore fact-net en 2026-09-23T12:46:28.762Z Adani reclaims India’s richest crown as billionaire count hits record 391 Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/adani-likely-to-meet-bengal-cm-suvendu-adhikari-in-kolkata-on-september-24-discuss-investments https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/o661be98/ANI-20260831143345.jpg Adani expected in Bengal for hospital event, with investment talks likely with the state government | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-23T12:40:16.013Z Adani likely to meet Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata on September 24, discuss investments West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-rejects-oic-remarks-on-kashmir-says-group-has-no-locus-standi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-03-19/jnc9vwug/1500x9001948008-randhir-jaiswal.webp MEA criticises OIC over Kashmir communiqué, says the bloc has no locus standi on India’s affairs | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-23T12:28:54.849Z India rejects OIC remarks on Kashmir, says group has no locus standi Nation https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/raaka-makes-guinness-history-how-37-performers-were-motion-captured-at-once https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/s7kq6s9v/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-23-2026-054711-PM.png Allu Arjun's ‘Raaka’ entered Guinness World Records after capturing 37 performers simultaneously in a single motion-capture session | X fact-net en 2026-09-23T12:17:52.521Z 'Raaka' makes Guinness history: How 37 performers were motion-captured at once Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/iit-bombay-panel-begins-probe-into-student-death-parents-caste-remarks-allegations https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/m0adit2o/PTI09222026000070B.jpg 10-member panel starts IIT Bombay student death probe amid family’s allegations of caste remarks | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-23T12:17:49.838Z IIT Bombay panel begins probe into student death, parents’ caste remarks allegations Maharashtra, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/asian-shares-mixed-oil-prices-fall-after-trump-says-us-and-iran-met-at-un https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/rp6rg0j5/AP09222026000398A.jpg Asian markets traded mixed after Trump said US and Iranian officials had a “very good” meeting | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-23T12:09:43.073Z Asian shares mixed, oil prices fall after Trump says US and Iran met at UN Business https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/tom-cruise-says-ai-is-coming-to-filmmaking-but-there-is-nothing-like-human https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-11-17/n0ydmi8w/AP11172025000057A.jpg Tom Cruise acknowledged AI’s growing influence on filmmaking while urging creatives to keep creating and audiences to experience films in theatres | File image fact-net en 2026-09-23T12:08:07.320Z Tom Cruise says AI is coming to filmmaking but 'there is nothing like human' Entertainment 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