https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/congress-eyes-125-seats-in-up-polls-priyanka-to-lead-talks-with-akhilesh https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-20/t2x00vvc/ve3bo52opriyanka-akhilesh625x30020October26.jpg Samajwadi Party reportedly unwilling to concede more than 60-65 seats, setting stage for negotiations over electoral strength and winnability fact-net en 2026-10-20T15:17:35.735Z Congress eyes 125 seats in UP polls, Priyanka to lead talks with Akhilesh Uttar Pradesh, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/legends-deserve-dignity-badshah-shaan-back-daler-mehndi-amid-row-over-stage-humiliation https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-20/jke28pp1/daler-mehndi-191549647-3x4.jpg Mika Singh rejects allegations, while Kapil Sharma reveals Mehndi underwent serious surgery and urges greater sensitivity towards artists fact-net en 2026-10-20T15:14:46.330Z ‘Legends deserve dignity’: Badshah, Shaan back Daler Mehndi amid row over stage humiliation Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/education/farmers-son-cracks-upsc-on-fifth-attempt-secures-air-812-despite-financial-hardships https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-20/jthxonze/images-2026-10-20T175311.002.jpeg Marathi-medium student relied on government scholarship, structured preparation and family support to pursue his dream of entering civil services fact-net en 2026-10-20T15:02:46.357Z Farmer's son cracks UPSC on fifth attempt, secures AIR 812 despite financial hardships Education https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-to-enforce-winter-pollution-curbs-from-november-1-non-bs-vi-vehicles-face-entry-ban https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-20/jy1pknun/cvqplgncdelhi-winter-photo-unsplash625x30019June26.jpg Government proposes 50 per cent work-from-home arrangements, staggered office timings and stronger public transport to tackle deteriorating air quality fact-net en 2026-10-20T14:21:21.752Z Delhi to enforce winter pollution curbs from November 1, non-BS-VI vehicles face entry ban Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/nation/model-shraddha-dubey-sister-arrested-in-lucknow-cafe-owners-death-case-after-11-day-hunt https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-20/n1gtlmby/ShraddhaDubey1792494986341NBPi1792494986549g0giaf65ce38-6e86-4dd1-a859-74ff0c39ff43GYou.jpeg Family alleges cafe owner was murdered, while model denies charges and claims he died by suicide over financial distress fact-net en 2026-10-20T13:51:08.030Z Model Shraddha Dubey, sister arrested in Lucknow cafe owner's death case after 11-day hunt Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-uae-seek-deeper-strategic-ties-amid-west-asia-tensions https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-20/ylaxvr9r/PTI10202026000178B.jpg UAE foreign minister pledges closer cooperation in trade, defence, technology and education as bilateral commerce crosses USD 100 billion fact-net en 2026-10-20T13:30:35.454Z India, UAE seek deeper strategic ties amid West Asia tensions Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/insects-hygiene-lapses-found-at-delhi-sweet-making-units-ahead-of-festive-season https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-20/c7cp6b4n/Sweets Samples of khoya, rasmalai, barfi and other products sent for laboratory testing as government warns of action against violators fact-net en 2026-10-20T13:04:18.747Z Insects, hygiene lapses found at Delhi sweet-making units ahead of festive season Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/as-close-as-you-can-be-rubio-says-india-us-trade-deal-nearly-done-announcement-soon https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-20/rf9z6o06/PTI10202026000172B.jpg Rubio meets Jaishankar in Mumbai to discuss trade, energy security and defence cooperation amid efforts to resolve differences over tariffs fact-net en 2026-10-20T12:50:22.718Z 'As close as you can be': Rubio says India-US trade deal nearly done, announcement soon Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/legal/cjps-saurav-das-ashutosh-ranka-move-delhi-hc-against-judicial-custody https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-04/8yggxnsq/PTI09042026000047A.jpg Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were detained after CJP volunteers attempt to reach Jantar Mantar | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-20T12:29:07.611Z CJP's Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka move Delhi HC against judicial custody Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka https://www.fact.net.in/business/rubio-jaishankar-discuss-energy-security-defence-ties-amid-continuing-friction-in-india-us-ties https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-20/qzbpmxgj/PTI10202026000203B.jpg S Jaishankar shakes hands with Marco Rubio in the presence of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, right, and US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, during a bilateral meeting, in Mumbai | PTI fact-net en 2026-10-20T12:26:15.040Z Rubio, Jaishankar discuss energy security, defence ties amid continuing friction in India-US ties Rubio, Jaishankar, India-US https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/hisar-police-seize-5000-kg-of-firecrackers-worth-rs-3-crore-one-arrested https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-20/shnofbz2/Police-Inspecting-a-Fireworks-Warehouse.png Police seized five tonnes of firecrackers from a factory on the Mallapur-Asrawa road and arrested a Hisar resident in a case of alleged illegal manufacturing and storage | Representational image fact-net en 2026-10-20T11:16:57.071Z Hisar police seize 5,000 kg of firecrackers worth Rs 3 crore, one arrested Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/world/us-to-explore-venezuelan-oil-refining-and-production-with-reliance-says-rubio https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-20/97vchi6m/HUFoGVmXgAArmGb.jpg Marco Rubio’s three-day India visit began in Mumbai, with the US set to discuss Venezuelan crude refining and oil production with Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries | File image/X fact-net en 2026-10-20T11:12:17.425Z US to explore Venezuelan oil refining and production with Reliance, says Rubio Marco Rubio India visit, Reliance Industries https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/gastronomy/what-are-dopamine-sites-and-why-is-gen-z-drawn-to-fake-food-orders https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-20/g73xzhkp/Late-Night-Delivery-That-Never-Arrives.png They are websites that simulate activities such as food ordering, shopping or taking breaks without real transactions | Representational image fact-net en 2026-10-20T10:55:54.093Z What are 'dopamine sites' and why is Gen Z drawn to fake food orders? dopamine sites https://www.fact.net.in/nation/yusuf-pathans-14-year-land-dispute-nears-end-with-gujarat-government-deal https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-20/48ijpff7/GITdHq5WwAA8c4s.jpg Yusuf Pathan’s Vadodara land dispute nears end after 14 years | File image/X fact-net en 2026-10-20T10:25:53.183Z Yusuf Pathan's 14-year land dispute nears end with Gujarat government deal Yusuf Pathan https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/tiger-shroff-fan-filming-vlog-when-shots-were-fired-bullet-hits-him https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-20/n4rhnbgq/PTI10192026000005B.jpg Police personnel impose security cordon as they inspect a vehicle after gunmen opened fire at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-10-20T10:07:16.011Z Tiger Shroff fan filming vlog when shots were fired, bullet hits him Tiger Shroff https://www.fact.net.in/legal/cal-hc-says-inquiry-commission-headed-by-retired-judge-be-appointed-into-chorbagan-stampede https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-17/7qrtm0gc/PTI10172026RPT466B.jpg Footwear lies scattered outside a Durga Puja pandal after the exit gate collapsed due to heavy crowd pressure, leading to a stampede-like situation, in Kolkata, on Saturday | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-10-20T09:04:42.251Z Cal HC says inquiry commission headed by retired judge be appointed into Chorbagan stampede Chorbagan stampede https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/ecinet-audit-flags-bengal-only-exclusion-from-enumeration-forms-hearing-dashboard https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-20/zdefew0w/West-Bengal-Election-Access-Restricted.png An audit of ECINET’s public code has raised questions about access to voter verification tools for Bengal’s EROs and AEROs during the SIR process | Representational image fact-net en 2026-10-20T09:00:26.535Z ECINET audit flags Bengal-only exclusion from enumeration forms, hearing dashboard ECINET, West Bengal SIR, Election Commission of India https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/kolkata-durga-puja-stampede-cm-meets-families-of-3-deceased-hands-over-rs-25-lakh-ex-gratia https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-20/ty7bezdo/PTI10182026000154B.jpg Amit Shah and Suvendu Adhikari meet those injured in the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal stampede, at the Apollo Hospital, in Kolkata | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-10-20T08:56:16.248Z Kolkata Durga Puja stampede: CM meets families of 3 deceased, hands over Rs 25 lakh ex-gratia Kolkata stampede https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/where-to-watch-ravan-dahan-today-check-the-biggest-venues-across-five-cities https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-20/gs98jwov/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-20-at-2.07.15-PM.jpeg Vijayadashami celebrations will take place across major Indian cities on October 20 fact-net en 2026-10-20T08:37:49.246Z Where to watch Ravan Dahan today? Check the biggest venues across five cities Dussehra , Ravan Dahan https://www.fact.net.in/nation/air-india-express-flight-from-visakhapatnam-suffers-bird-strike-all-148-safe https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/m9rakmfg/HO4ZgYoawAAG9WZ.jfif Air India Express flight IX2065 landed safely at Bengaluru airport after a bird strike, with technical teams inspecting the aircraft for possible damage | Representational image/X/@AirIndiaX fact-net en 2026-10-20T08:30:31.691Z Air India Express flight from Visakhapatnam suffers bird strike, all 148 safe Air India Express https://www.fact.net.in/world/rajnath-singh-calls-for-dismantling-entire-terrorism-ecosystem-at-sco-meet https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-20/ewr6khm8/HVDPaNTbIAA2uAM.jpg Rajnath Singh meets Qohir Rosulzoda, Prime Minister of Tajikistan at the commencement of SCO Heads of Government meeting in Dushanbe | X fact-net en 2026-10-20T08:27:29.060Z Rajnath Singh calls for dismantling entire terrorism ecosystem at SCO meet Rajnath Singh https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/amit-shah-visits-punjab-to-meet-families-of-victims-linked-to-anti-drug-protests https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/cc86d0f9-28b2-4446-b17e-f55741b36091/STOCK_PTI11_8_2023_211.jpg Amit Shah's Punjab visit comes amid controversy over three deaths linked to alleged opposition to drugs, with Bhagwant Mann announcing a CBI probe into Parvinder Singh Jhota's murder | File image fact-net en 2026-10-20T07:59:01.745Z Amit Shah visits Punjab to meet families of victims linked to anti-drug protests Amit Shah https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/india-new-zealand-fta-kicks-in-which-indian-sectors-stand-to-gain https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-20/jenhb7qx/India–New-Zealand-Trade-Across-Ports.png Textiles, apparel, leather, footwear, engineering goods, gems and jewellery, agriculture, processed foods and pharmaceuticals are among the sectors identified fact-net en 2026-10-20T07:00:28.866Z India-New Zealand FTA kicks in — which Indian sectors stand to gain? India-New Zealand FTA, India-New Zealand https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/have-you-ever-seen-him-with-a-glass-of-alcohol-mika-singh-backs-daler-mehndi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-20/egt20jvg/FuX5T0PXoAIDP8D.jpg Mika Singh challenges claims that Daler Mehndi drinks alcohol | File image/X fact-net en 2026-10-20T06:54:41.808Z 'Have you ever seen him with a glass of alcohol?' Mika Singh backs Daler Mehndi Mika Singh, Daler Mehndi https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/gwyneth-paltrow-makes-tv-lead-debut-with-netflixs-two-season-drama-the-apology https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-20/lv9wvw2v/B7PilKbCYAA1GKs.jpg Gwyneth Paltrow is teaming up with Oscar-winning filmmaker Thomas Vinterberg for 'The Apology' | File image/X fact-net en 2026-10-20T06:46:19.488Z Gwyneth Paltrow makes TV lead debut with Netflix's two-season drama 'The Apology' Gwyneth Paltrow https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/mahua-moitra-accuses-ex-bengal-ceo-manoj-agarwal-of-misleading-court-over-ecinet-access https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-31/o0wqs6z3/PTI07302025000252B.jpg Mahua Moitra renewed her allegations against Manoj Agarwal after an audit reportedly found Bengal-specific restrictions on voter enumeration and notice-hearing features | File image fact-net en 2026-10-20T06:40:41.011Z Mahua Moitra accuses ex-Bengal CEO Manoj Agarwal of misleading court over ECINET access Mahua Moitra , ECINET , Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/tiger-shroff-shooting-was-lured-by-someone-and-trapped-says-suspects-mother https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/npyaj29w/2026-10-19-154547.png FWICE condemns firing at Tiger Shroff, citing repeated attacks on prominent film personalities | X fact-net en 2026-10-20T06:30:49.470Z Tiger Shroff shooting: Was lured by someone and trapped, says suspect's mother Tiger Shroff firing case https://www.fact.net.in/world/money-in-the-bank-but-no-access-ukraine-strikes-leave-russians-struggling https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-20/410hxhjh/Yandex-Outage-Amid-Digital-Chaos.png The reported attacks began on October 8, with three of Yandex’s five main data centres said to have been damaged | Representational image fact-net en 2026-10-20T06:27:56.953Z Money in the bank, but no access — Ukraine strikes leave Russians struggling Ukraine strikes, Ukraine , Russia Ukraine war https://www.fact.net.in/world/kim-jong-un-appears-in-public-with-daughter-after-death-rumours-circulate https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-20/xu1a8cue/HVCwQMmWEAAEn2S.jpg New photos of Kim Jong Un with his daughter and wife have emerged after social media posts claimed he suffered a brain haemorrhage and was taken to Beijing | X fact-net en 2026-10-20T06:24:07.162Z Kim Jong Un appears in public with daughter after death rumours circulate Kim Jong Un , North Korea https://www.fact.net.in/sports/hockey-india-announces-free-entry-for-spectators-at-asian-champions-trophy https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08/259bea5b-6359-48e5-aab5-632ab5a85370/PTI08_04_2024_000171B.jpg Fans can secure their free entry passes by registering on Hockey India's online ticketing partner www.ticketgenie.in | Representational image/PTI fact-net en 2026-10-20T06:03:50.107Z Hockey India announces free entry for spectators at Asian Champions Trophy Asian Champions Trophy, Hockey India https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/parvinder-singh-jhota-murder-probe-to-be-handed-over-to-cbi-bhagwant-mann https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/l5ky4y54/PTI09142026000100B.jpg Accepting the demand of the family, we are handing over this case to the CBI, says Mann | File image fact-net en 2026-10-20T05:00:39.209Z Parvinder Singh Jhota murder probe to be handed over to CBI: Bhagwant Mann Parvinder Singh Jhota, Bhagwant Mann, CBI https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/tiger-shroff-attack-mumbai-police-team-to-return-from-kota-on-tuesday-with-3-assailants https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-20/cdwflsw0/PTI10192026000090B.jpg Superintendent of Police Tejaswini Gautam addresses a press conference after suspects were arrested in connection with firing on Tiger Shroff's car at Juhu | PTI fact-net en 2026-10-20T04:57:41.136Z Tiger Shroff attack: Mumbai Police team to return from Kota on Tuesday with 3 assailants Tiger Shroff attack, Tiger Shroff https://www.fact.net.in/nation/they-walked-into-court-with-smiles-cjp-slams-extension-of-saurav-das-ashutosh-rankas-custody https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/i3l9tgsy/2102503-aa-8375454.webp CJP alleges deliberate delays in bail proceedings, claims authorities rejected sureties on vague grounds to prevent release fact-net en 2026-10-20T04:52:27.426Z 'They walked into court with smiles': CJP slams extension of Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka's custody Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, CJP https://www.fact.net.in/nation/mohan-bhagwat-says-attempts-to-dismantle-india-will-fail-rules-out-regime-change https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-20/tjxrnmg0/PTI10202026000022B.jpg RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat addresses the 'RSS Vijayadashami Utsav', in Nagpur | PTI fact-net en 2026-10-20T04:43:49.550Z 'Protests should be aimed at...': RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's warning on regime change Mohan Bhagwat https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/three-layer-security-in-place-for-pm-modis-expected-presence-at-delhi-dussehra-event https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/5jlf32ko/PTI09172026000007A.jpg Delhi Police and the SPG have stepped up security for Modi’s expected Dussehra appearance, with traffic restrictions planned across parts of the city from 5 pm to 8 pm | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-10-20T04:35:32.906Z Three-layer security in place for PM Modi's expected presence at Delhi Dussehra event Delhi , PM Modi, Dussehra https://www.fact.net.in/world/not-afraid-sheikh-hasina-says-she-will-return-to-bangladesh-despite-threats-of-arrest-torture https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-14/n5lskj1y/images-2025-07-02T165106.854.jpeg Despite a death sentence and threat of arrest, Hasina insists she will return to fight for democracy, voting rights and the rule of law fact-net en 2026-10-20T04:27:40.486Z 'Not afraid': Sheikh Hasina says she will return to Bangladesh despite threats of arrest, torture Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh https://www.fact.net.in/business/rising-pulse-prices-put-centre-under-pressure-to-release-tur-chana-stocks https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-20/mmnoxb8f/Tur-Dal-and-Chana-Market-Display.png Higher prices reflect supply concerns, including deficient rainfall and potential risks to domestic production | Representational image fact-net en 2026-10-20T04:21:22.693Z Rising pulse prices put Centre under pressure to release tur, chana stocks Centre https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-government-deploys-doctors-at-five-major-kolkata-puja-pandals-after-stampede https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/bysbi58f/PTI10192026000095A.jpg Bengal tightens Durga Puja safety checks after Chorbagan stampede, flags hazards at three major pandals | PTI fact-net en 2026-10-20T04:12:50.495Z Bengal government deploys doctors at five major Kolkata Puja pandals after stampede Bengal , Durga Puha Kolkata, Durga Puja https://www.fact.net.in/nation/marco-rubios-india-visit-trade-security-and-russian-oil-on-agenda https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/n8uk5u4x/Jaishankar-Rubio Marco Rubio’s India visit comes amid strained bilateral ties, with Jaishankar expected to discuss trade, energy security, defence and technology with the US secretary of state | File image fact-net en 2026-10-20T04:04:55.734Z Marco Rubio's India visit: Trade, security and Russian oil on agenda Marco Rubio https://www.fact.net.in/business/india-new-zealand-fta-takes-effect-today-grants-zero-duty-access-to-all-indian-goods https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/3y6uzknx/India-New-Zealand-FTA-to-Come-into-Effect-on-20-October-2026.jpg Pact opens new opportunities for services, skilled professionals and investment, with bilateral trade targeted to reach Rs 35,000 crore by 2030 fact-net en 2026-10-19T19:01:37.478Z India-New Zealand FTA takes effect today, grants zero-duty access to all Indian goods Business https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/tiger-shroff-shooting-3-accused-nabbed-at-kota-station-mumbai-police-gets-transit-remand https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/o26aj83f/PTI10192026000088B.jpg Tiger Shroff shooting: Three accused nabbed from train at Kota station; Mumbai police gets transit remand fact-net en 2026-10-19T18:58:11.862Z Tiger Shroff shooting: 3 accused nabbed at Kota station; Mumbai police gets transit remand Maharashtra, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/fssai-warns-nutraceutical-firms-over-failure-to-follow-mandatory-labelling-norms https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/u5fd9d50/shutterstock612306596.jpg Advisory stresses clear warning statements on botanical ingredients and prohibits medicinal claims or suggestions of disease cures fact-net en 2026-10-19T18:51:03.404Z FSSAI warns nutraceutical firms over failure to follow mandatory labelling norms Business https://www.fact.net.in/legal/monstrous-burial-of-dignity-nashik-court-awards-death-penalty-for-childs-rape-murder https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/dl2zyvy4/Court Judge rules out life imprisonment, citing extreme brutality, as victim's parents are awarded Rs 10 lakh compensation fact-net en 2026-10-19T18:46:26.123Z ‘Monstrous burial of dignity’: Nashik court awards death penalty for child’s rape, murder Legal https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/delhi-srinagar-bus-stoned-in-punjab-second-attack-on-same-operator-in-two-days https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/13gcwhyt/Kashmir.jpg Police probe possible link with Saturday's attack in Haryana's Karnal as JKSA seeks action to ensure safety of Kashmir-bound travellers fact-net en 2026-10-19T18:10:06.382Z Delhi-Srinagar bus stoned in Punjab, second attack on same operator in two days Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/haryana-to-challenge-private-power-distribution-licence-for-gurugram-nuh https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/762247e5/urv15ud8haryana-bjp-leader-anil-vij-ani625x30002May24.jpeg Private firm plans Rs 4,717 crore investment over five years, with electricity supply expected to begin in 2027-28 fact-net en 2026-10-19T17:58:43.775Z Haryana to challenge private power distribution licence for Gurugram, Nuh Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/rakhigarhi-reflects-indias-ancient-civilisation-says-saini-announces-rs-51-lakh-grant https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/oceqjuja/Nayab-Singh-Saini-2.jpg Museum and Interpretation Centre to be developed at an estimated Rs 188 crore as state plans Saraswati-Sindhu Civilisation Corridor fact-net en 2026-10-19T17:50:32.515Z Rakhigarhi reflects India's ancient civilisation, says Saini; announces Rs 51 lakh grant Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/nation/spare-india-from-anarchy-over-400-indian-origin-scholars-raise-concern-over-protests https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/civ2r37g/AP26207276866759-1-1000x667.jpg Statement comes amid protests over electoral roll revision but does not name any political party, organisation or specific demonstration fact-net en 2026-10-19T17:31:40.064Z ‘Spare India from anarchy’: Over 400 Indian-origin scholars raise concern over protests Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-issues-advisory-as-protests-turn-violent-in-italy-asks-citizens-to-avoid-crowded-areas https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/6pznfng3/641bb3a7-74f4-445d-b2c8-7a39e4fb9df2.webp Clashes in Milan leave police personnel injured as demonstrations over rising living costs and poor public services escalate into violence fact-net en 2026-10-19T17:03:33.706Z India issues advisory as protests turn violent in Italy, asks citizens to avoid crowded areas Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/is-this-modis-strength-dipke-slams-pm-over-continued-custody-of-cjp-leaders https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/4fkfe195/PTI10162026000001B-2.jpg Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka sent to judicial custody for two more days as police cite concerns over public peace fact-net en 2026-10-19T16:36:35.838Z ‘Is this Modi’s strength?’ Dipke slams PM over continued custody of CJP leaders Nation https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/tiger-shroff-shooting-is-mumbais-underworld-making-a-comeback https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/13s54yf4/Lawrence-Bishnoi-Dawood-Ibrahim Police examine possible Bishnoi gang link as former officers warn that criminal networks could seek to fill the space left by D-Company fact-net en 2026-10-19T16:26:47.526Z Tiger Shroff shooting: Is Mumbai’s underworld making a comeback? Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/cant-even-speak-how-will-you-sing-minister-confronts-drunk-daler-mehndi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/kpr5wci7/Daler-Mehndi-Youfest-Show-V-High-Res-Copy.jpg Viral video shows minister questioning Mehndi's condition, saying performing while intoxicated would disrespect the religious event fact-net en 2026-10-19T16:25:10.069Z ‘Can’t even speak, how will you sing?’ Minister confronts 'drunk' Daler Mehndi Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/world/netanyahu-seeks-closer-ties-with-india-warns-of-future-us-president-hostile-to-israel https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/du464kam/Netanyahu Remarks come ahead of October 27 election as Trump backs Netanyahu's re-election bid and rival questions his security strategy fact-net en 2026-10-19T16:10:48.215Z Netanyahu seeks closer ties with India, warns of future US president hostile to Israel World https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/no-selfies-raincoats-mandatory-at-kolkata-puja-pandals-after-stampede-kills-19 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/s0vi3tk7/PTI10182026000372B.jpg Police directed to keep entry and exit routes clear, prevent overcrowding and remain at duty posts even during heavy rain fact-net en 2026-10-19T16:07:23.285Z No selfies, raincoats mandatory at Kolkata Puja pandals after stampede kills 19 West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/sports/india-win-six-athletics-medals-including-three-gold-at-asian-para-games https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/r85zm3l5/1964254-aa-5675070.webp Indian athletes claim three gold, two silver and one bronze as hosts Japan top opening-day athletics medal tally fact-net en 2026-10-19T13:47:35.017Z India win six athletics medals, including three gold, at Asian Para Games Sports https://www.fact.net.in/nation/ccpa-delists-3940-sellers-over-illegal-online-sale-of-explosives https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/wfjtnosh/explosives Dial4Trade and ExportersIndia face penalties as regulator investigates three more platforms for alleged violations of safety norms fact-net en 2026-10-19T13:41:31.681Z CCPA delists 3,940 sellers over illegal online sale of explosives Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/malicious-false-orchestrated-by-pakistan-india-rejects-oic-remarks-on-kashmir https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/zn28jo92/OIC New Delhi asks Pakistan to vacate illegally occupied territories and stop supporting cross-border terrorism fact-net en 2026-10-19T13:41:04.715Z ‘Malicious, false, orchestrated by Pakistan’: India rejects OIC remarks on Kashmir Nation https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/beyond-fighter-jets-what-india-needs-to-prepare-for-future-wars https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/cpk3vv90/250211-F-TV052-1197-scaled.jpg With IAF fighter strength below 30 squadrons, experts stress balancing new aircraft purchases with technology needed to counter China fact-net en 2026-10-19T13:36:26.335Z Beyond fighter jets: What India needs to prepare for future wars Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/states/jammu-and-kashmir/headmaster-doctors-hospital-staff-police-reveal-how-a-minor-was-driven-to-death-in-kishtwar https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/d0ryx35n/2RAPE11.jpg Police name hospital staff, medical professionals and community figures as investigators uncover alleged intimidation, evidence tampering and cover-up fact-net en 2026-10-19T13:13:49.274Z Headmaster, doctors, hospital staff: Police reveal how a minor was ‘driven to death’ in Kishtwar Jammu & Kashmir https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/cjp-leaders-produced-before-new-magistrate-amid-bail-delay-allegations https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/i3l9tgsy/2102503-aa-8375454.webp CJP alleges deliberate delays in bail proceedings, claims authorities rejected sureties on vague grounds to prevent release fact-net en 2026-10-19T13:06:06.028Z 'Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka showed no respect for law': Court on extending custody Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/empowering-girls-key-to-social-progress-says-delhi-cm-rekha-gupta https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/bfn7gp73/ANI-20260825131714.jpg Gupta highlights Lakhpati Bitiya and Vidya Vahini schemes, says financial hardship must not prevent girls from pursuing education fact-net en 2026-10-19T12:58:10.125Z Empowering girls key to social progress, says Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/legal/dismissal-from-service-no-less-than-death-penalty-for-govt-employee-says-sc https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/95c55554-b60a-4913-bee1-73f8fcb5a662/20240209181L.jpg Bench says removal from service has devastating consequences for employees and families, stresses courts' duty to prevent injustice fact-net en 2026-10-19T12:55:39.670Z Dismissal from service no less than death penalty for govt employee, says SC Legal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/census-2027-to-have-24x7-social-media-monitoring-cells-to-counter-misinformation https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/6h45sntq/Census.jpg Publicity campaign to explain digital self-enumeration, confidentiality safeguards and household visits ahead of population count fact-net en 2026-10-19T12:51:34.692Z Census 2027 to have 24x7 social media monitoring cells to counter misinformation Nation https://www.fact.net.in/legal/sikkim-bar-association-urges-president-to-defer-gautams-appointment-over-ankita-bhandari-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/k6iof3zm/DushyantGautam.jpeg Sikkim Bar Association opposes immediate swearing-in of Gautam amid the Ankita Bhandari controversy fact-net en 2026-10-19T12:07:25.629Z Sikkim Bar Association urges President to defer Gautam’s appointment over Ankita Bhandari case Legal https://www.fact.net.in/legal/sc-allows-private-complaints-over-false-election-affidavits-but-upholds-quashing-of-mla-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/4dce6008-458b-4a05-8200-b272f840c909/SC%20clean.jpg SC says private complaints under Section 125A are valid, but upholds quashing of MLA's case | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-19T12:02:01.515Z SC allows private complaints over false election affidavits, but upholds quashing of MLA case Legal https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/cjp-alleges-delay-in-release-of-saurav-das-ashutosh-ranka-police-cite-faulty-bonds https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/wr07qi2m/PTI09242026000213B.jpg CJP claims repeated objections to surety bonds have delayed the release of Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-19T11:56:42.465Z CJP alleges delay in release of Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka; police cite faulty bonds Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/nation/eci-allows-searchable-voter-rolls-for-parties-but-introduces-no-new-data-safeguards https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/baa290a1-7f1b-4f7e-bfdd-38846f705558/ECI.jpg ECI allows machine-readable electoral rolls but offers no fresh safeguards against possible misuse | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-19T11:46:08.971Z ECI allows searchable voter rolls for parties, but introduces no new data safeguards Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/manipur/manipur-violence-two-killed-in-suspected-militant-attack-bodies-taken-to-cms-bungalow https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-14/rhijrv1n/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-14-2026-104947-AM.png Two men were killed and three went missing after suspected militants ambushed firewood collectors in Manipur | Representational Image fact-net en 2026-10-19T11:41:17.257Z Manipur violence: Two killed in suspected militant attack, bodies taken to CM’s bungalow Manipur, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/marco-rubio-says-india-us-trade-deal-is-close-links-talks-to-russia-sanctions-waiver https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-02-20/aspaou47/Marco-Rubio.jpg Marco Rubio signals progress on India-US trade pact ahead of talks with S Jaishankar in Mumbai | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-19T11:35:52.206Z Marco Rubio says India-US trade deal is close, links talks to Russia sanctions waiver Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/india-new-zealand-fta-to-take-effect-on-october-20-making-all-indian-exports-duty-free https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/1cb9ff66-0c57-4ece-a44e-bbf7f01f67f5/Piyush%20Goyal.jpg Piyush Goyal announces India-New Zealand FTA, with $20 billion in investment promised over 15 years | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-19T11:30:24.891Z India-New Zealand FTA to take effect on October 20, making all Indian exports duty-free Business https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/kolkata-stampede-fresh-durga-puja-safety-rules-mandate-raincoats-ambulances-and-no-selfies https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/94wn2gie/PTI10192026000122B.jpg Chor Bagan stampede: Police told not to abandon posts during rain as Kolkata tightens security | PTI fact-net en 2026-10-19T10:57:57.837Z Kolkata stampede: Fresh Durga Puja safety rules mandate raincoats, ambulances and no selfies West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/states/sikkim/dushyant-kumar-gautam-sworn-in-as-sikkim-governor-amid-ankita-bhandari-case-protests https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/0qth2fol/2026-10-19-161958.png Dushyant Kumar Gautam succeeds Om Prakash Mathur as Sikkim Governor amid protests | X fact-net en 2026-10-19T10:51:10.029Z Dushyant Kumar Gautam sworn in as Sikkim Governor amid Ankita Bhandari case protests Sikkim, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/tiger-shroff-firing-suspects-paid-rs-50000-planned-to-flee-to-nepal-via-delhi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/gie2btca/2026-10-19-161004.png Police arrest three suspects in Tiger Shroff firing case, probe alleged Lawrence Bishnoi gang link | X fact-net en 2026-10-19T10:41:41.862Z Tiger Shroff firing: Suspects paid Rs 50,000, planned to flee to Nepal via Delhi Nation https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/rajinikanths-jailer-2-earns-rs-424-crore-worldwide-in-four-days-tamil-version-leads https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/wxcfp2ui/2026-10-19-155349.png Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 draws over 1.3 crore theatre visits in its first four days of release | X fact-net en 2026-10-19T10:25:01.721Z Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 earns Rs 424 crore worldwide in four days, Tamil version leads Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/fwice-condemns-firing-at-tiger-shroffs-car-seeks-security-for-actor-and-family https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/npyaj29w/2026-10-19-154547.png FWICE condemns firing at Tiger Shroff, citing repeated attacks on prominent film personalities | X fact-net en 2026-10-19T10:16:55.565Z FWICE condemns firing at Tiger Shroff's car, seeks security for actor and family Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/sports/mbappé-stars-as-madrid-beats-sevilla-4-1-50-meter-goal-in-england-freiburgs-1st-bundesliga-loss https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/mab6vq2v/ANI-20260823050343.jpg Mbappé scores twice as Madrid win; Freiburg and Monaco suffer setbacks across Europe's top leagues | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-19T10:09:26.448Z Mbappé stars as Madrid beats Sevilla 4-1, 50-meter goal in England, Freiburg's 1st Bundesliga loss Sports https://www.fact.net.in/sports/diego-gomez-scores-from-halfway-line-for-brighton-to-revive-memories-of-david-beckhams-famous-goal https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/kjzjt8eg/2026-10-19-153227.png Diego Gomez's spectacular strike from near halfway inspires Brighton to a 5-0 win over Palace | X fact-net en 2026-10-19T10:03:31.883Z Diego Gomez scores from halfway line for Brighton to revive memories of David Beckham's famous goal Sports https://www.fact.net.in/world/pakistan-army-major-killed-in-balochistan-blast-as-forces-kill-four-terrorists https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/jojs03or/Mountain-Pass-Military-Operation.png Pakistan Army major killed in Balochistan blast a day after eight terrorists were killed in raids | Representational Image fact-net en 2026-10-19T09:58:00.431Z Pakistan Army major killed in Balochistan blast as forces kill four terrorists World https://www.fact.net.in/world/jd-vance-leaves-door-open-to-skipping-2028-presidential-race-cites-family-considerations https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/5i61a4hq/2026-10-19-151956.png JD Vance says family considerations could keep him out of the 2028 US presidential race | X fact-net en 2026-10-19T09:50:57.249Z JD Vance leaves door open to skipping 2028 presidential race, cites family considerations World https://www.fact.net.in/legal/aisa-leader-neha-bora-moves-delhi-high-court-against-rs-10000-peace-bond-notice https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-03/y9u5peby/PTI10032026000310B.jpg Neha Bora seeks urgent Delhi HC hearing against police notice requiring a Rs 10,000 bond | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-19T09:44:15.673Z AISA leader Neha Bora moves Delhi High Court against Rs 10,000 peace bond notice Legal https://www.fact.net.in/legal/bombay-high-court-to-hear-imran-khans-plea-against-leave-india-notice-on-october-26 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/tl3q818t/Imran-Khan Actor Imran Khan challenges notice over alleged participation in anti-CEC protest in Mumbai | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-19T09:39:28.360Z Bombay High Court to hear Imran Khan's plea against 'Leave India Notice' on October 26 Legal https://www.fact.net.in/business/oil-prices-fall-over-2-as-us-waiver-on-russian-sanctions-offers-limited-supply-relief https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/6psdk6qj/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-31-2026-123245-PM.png Crude prices fall on profit-taking, but shipping attacks and supply disruptions keep markets on edge | Representational Image fact-net en 2026-10-19T09:00:40.594Z Oil prices fall over 2% as US waiver on Russian sanctions offers limited supply relief Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/sensex-crashes-over-1000-points-as-crude-oil-bank-stocks-and-fpi-outflows-weigh-on-markets https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-14/odttuemz/images-19.jfif Sensex and Nifty decline as investors assess bank earnings, oil prices and global market cues | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-19T08:54:26.436Z Sensex crashes over 1,000 points as crude oil, bank stocks and FPI outflows weigh on markets Business https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-sir-47-million-deleted-names-trigger-rush-to-special-camps https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-24/ty5pswd6/2756276-9712221120251412403dsc0973.webp Delhi holds special SIR camps as voters seek to restore names deleted from draft electoral rolls | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-19T08:46:44.891Z Delhi SIR: 4.7 million deleted names trigger rush to special camps Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/bjp-veteran-leader-l-k-advani-discharged-from-delhi-hospital-after-improvement-in-health https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-12-14/lv3d6tmm/gjhk.png L K Advani discharged from Apollo Hospital after stable condition and improvement in his health | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-19T08:38:57.603Z BJP veteran leader L K Advani discharged from Delhi hospital after improvement in health Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/kunal-ghosh-visits-cpm-bookstall-in-jadavpur-after-alleged-bulldozer-demolition-attempt https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/4k451pty/CPM-TMC.jpg TMC's Kunal Ghosh visits CPM bookstall, condemns alleged attempt to demolish it with a bulldozer | Facebook fact-net en 2026-10-19T08:33:41.825Z Kunal Ghosh visits CPM bookstall in Jadavpur after alleged bulldozer demolition attempt West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-fire-services-department-issues-notices-to-3-kolkata-durga-puja-committees-over-safety-lapses https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/bysbi58f/PTI10192026000095A.jpg Bengal tightens Durga Puja safety checks after Chorbagan stampede, flags hazards at three major pandals | PTI fact-net en 2026-10-19T08:26:52.262Z Bengal fire services department issues notices to 3 Kolkata Durga Puja committees over safety lapses West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/nia-chargesheets-four-more-accused-in-sirsa-police-station-grenade-attack-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-09-19/9dc9w9f7/NIAA.PNG NIA traces Sirsa grenade attack conspiracy to foreign handlers and an alleged cross-border terror network | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-19T07:19:53.135Z NIA chargesheets four more accused in Sirsa police station grenade attack case Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/called-me-terrorist-said-wont-let-vehicles-from-j-k-on-the-route-bus-driver-on-attack-in-haryana https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/iseolzle/2026-10-19-124250.png Kashmiri bus driver alleges harassment and vandalism during dinner stop in Haryana's Nilokheri | X fact-net en 2026-10-19T07:13:50.157Z Called me terrorist; said won't let vehicles from J-K on the route: Bus driver on attack in Haryana Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/bhagwant-mann-launches-two-canned-food-products-under-sohna-brand-at-sial-paris-2026 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/4r3yn2lq/Mann.jpg Bhagwant Mann launches Sohna’s canned chickpeas and kidney beans to expand Punjab’s global reach | X fact-net en 2026-10-19T07:07:59.303Z Bhagwant Mann launches two canned food products under Sohna brand at SIAL Paris 2026 Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/amit-shah-to-meet-families-of-three-punjab-drug-related-deaths-amid-political-row https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-06/nafozt18/PTI09062026000234B.jpg Amit Shah to visit Punjab amid demands for CBI probe into anti-drug activist Parvinder Jhota’s murder | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-19T07:02:04.830Z Amit Shah to meet families of three Punjab drug-related deaths amid political row Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/cm-fadnavis-vows-action-against-those-behind-firing-at-tiger-shroff-says-no-one-will-be-spared https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/dztjpqwy/2026-10-19-113844.png CM Fadnavis vows to coordinate with other states and Centre to trace those behind Tiger Shroff firing | X fact-net en 2026-10-19T06:09:52.514Z CM Fadnavis vows action against those behind firing at Tiger Shroff, says no one will be spared Maharashtra, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-defends-russia-sanctions-waiver-accuses-zelensky-of-not-wanting-to-end-war https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-08-18/myf9pfwu/images-91.jpeg Trump-Zelensky tensions deepen over Russia sanctions waiver, diesel supplies and US military support for Kyiv | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-19T05:49:32.183Z Trump defends Russia sanctions waiver, accuses Zelensky of not wanting to end war World https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-blocs-november-1-rally-to-include-students-civil-society-groups-cjp-invitation-unclear https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-09/ouqruhq0/PTI10082026000388A.jpg INDIA bloc plans November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan as student groups join anti-CEC protests | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-19T05:42:21.340Z INDIA bloc’s November 1 rally against CEC to bring students, civil society groups together Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/mha-plans-census-2027-tableau-for-republic-day-parade-as-part-of-nationwide-awareness-drive https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/9mshxolk/PTI05022026000054A.jpg MHA plans a Census 2027 awareness campaign with advertisements, local events and a proposed Republic Day tableau | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-19T05:34:45.069Z MHA plans Census 2027 tableau for Republic Day parade as part of nationwide awareness drive Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/cjp-leaders-remain-in-custody-as-sem-cites-threats-release-hearing-delayed https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-12/p8u9uwf6/PTI10112026000405A.jpg Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka remain jailed as CJP questions delays in surety bond proceedings | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-19T05:28:26.594Z CJP leaders remain in custody as SEM cites threats, release hearing delayed Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/mumbai-police-recover-bike-used-in-firing-at-tiger-shroffs-car-detain-two https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/poo5wsrv/Tiger.jpg Tiger Shroff firing case: Police seize abandoned bike, detain two for questioning | X fact-net en 2026-10-19T05:05:39.159Z Mumbai police recover bike used in firing at Tiger Shroff’s car, detain two Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/business/govt-asks-meta-to-prevent-one-sided-narratives-curb-misleading-content https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-18/8dcivz57/Meta-exhibition-facebook-sign.jpg Advisory issued amid Delhi protests draws criticism from digital rights group, which warns of censorship and demands transparency fact-net en 2026-10-18T18:31:13.282Z Govt asks Meta to prevent one-sided narratives, curb misleading content Business https://www.fact.net.in/world/us-pauses-russia-sanctions-for-60-days-cites-indias-energy-needs https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-18/v22fnk6n/96f2be30-25d8-4f3f-87af-e7a1f4b05cd8.jpeg Rubio calls India an important partner, acknowledges difficulty of rapidly reducing dependence on Russian crude supplies fact-net en 2026-10-18T18:24:40.343Z US pauses Russia sanctions for 60 days, cites India's energy needs World https://www.fact.net.in/legal/patna-hc-questions-ed-vigilance-unit-over-inaction-against-officials-in-tender-scam https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-18/4kyko55f/Patna-High-Court Bench calls contractor a possible pawn in alleged laundering operation, seeks explanation on officials left out of investigation fact-net en 2026-10-18T18:21:31.045Z Patna HC questions ED, vigilance unit over inaction against officials in tender scam Legal https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/from-har-ghar-tiranga-to-lehra-do-tiranga-tricolour-at-centre-of-discourse https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-18/9ylmsc2g/PTI10162026000305A.jpg BJP accuses protesters of politicising national flag as police cite prohibitory orders, lack of permission and public safety concerns fact-net en 2026-10-18T17:42:54.278Z From 'Har Ghar Tiranga' to 'Lehra Do Tiranga': Tricolour at centre of discourse Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/legal/deleted-voters-can-use-form-6-for-redressal-eci-tells-delhi-hc https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-18/cagfrv22/images-2025-06-02T171528.746.jpeg High Court dismisses fears of false declaration, closes plea seeking restoration of names through Form 8 fact-net en 2026-10-18T16:45:30.153Z Deleted 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