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 voters can use Form 6 for redressal, ECI tells Delhi HC Legal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/iaf-airlifts-critically-ill-patient-from-leh-to-delhi-amid-challenging-weather https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-18/ismovd1e/images-2026-10-18T202515.786.jpeg Patient flown to Palam air base and shifted to AIIMS as Defence Ministry highlights IAF's rapid humanitarian response capabilities fact-net en 2026-10-18T16:44:34.420Z IAF airlifts critically ill patient from Leh to Delhi amid challenging weather Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/abp-news-apologises-over-false-report-on-neha-singh-rathore-singer-threatens-legal-action https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-18/gzat0juz/vfdbfd.png Rathore rejects apology, alleges damage to her reputation and demands accountability; controversy raises questions over editorial verification fact-net en 2026-10-18T15:26:42.579Z ABP News apologises over false report on Neha Singh Rathore, singer threatens legal action Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-deploys-9-ips-officers-after-kolkata-pandal-stampede-kills-19 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-18/om52jess/PTI10182026000334A.jpg Kolkata Police issues 11-point advisory covering rain emergencies, visitor movement, VIP vehicles and coordination with volunteers fact-net en 2026-10-18T15:22:30.463Z Bengal deploys 9 IPS officers after Kolkata pandal stampede kills 19 West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/saini-says-haryana-fulfilled-70-promises-in-two-years-work-underway-on-143-others https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-18/squg3r1s/Nayab-Saini Saini criticises Punjab's AAP government over drug menace, says proposed Rs 4,000 crore Swedish investments will create jobs in Haryana fact-net en 2026-10-18T15:14:56.260Z Saini says Haryana fulfilled 70 promises in two years, work underway on 143 others Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/punjab-losing-faith-in-governance-says-pilot-over-rising-crime-drug-menace https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-18/awk3ow6a/ANI-20260915114727.jpg Pilot also questions Centre's failure to curb cross-border smuggling as he meets families of gang violence victims in Punjab fact-net en 2026-10-18T15:13:20.656Z Punjab losing faith in governance, says Pilot over rising crime, drug menace Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/actor-tiger-shroff-shot-at-in-mumbais-juhu-escapes-unhurt https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-18/zjn4yk0g/tigershirldm1.webp Mumbai Police form 12 teams to track down attackers as alleged Bishnoi gang involvement remains unverified fact-net en 2026-10-18T15:02:26.258Z Actor Tiger Shroff shot at in Mumbai’s Juhu, escapes unhurt; Lawrence Bishnoi gang claims attack Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/protesters-detained-outside-delhi-court-over-ankita-bhandari-murder-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-18/3bq45l9f/PTI10182026000398A.jpg Around 50 protesters detained as demonstrators seek removal of Dushyant Gautam as Sikkim governor amid renewed controversy fact-net en 2026-10-18T14:50:07.399Z Protesters detained outside Delhi court over Ankita Bhandari murder case Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/business/gold-silver-prices-set-for-volatile-week-as-west-asia-tensions-keep-markets-on-edge https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-18/0263nwml/Gold-Silver Gold falls 2.4 per cent to Rs 1.47 lakh per 10 grams, while silver plunges 6.4 per cent to Rs 2.11 lakh per kg on MCX fact-net en 2026-10-18T14:45:22.565Z Gold, silver prices set for volatile week as West Asia tensions keep markets on edge Business https://www.fact.net.in/nation/anti-sir-platform-calls-for-nationwide-marches-on-october-23-seeks-cecs-removal https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-18/qm3kx2h1/PTI10162026000235A-1.jpg Protesters to hold peaceful marches across district headquarters, state capitals and Delhi under ‘People's March to Reclaim Democracy’ banner fact-net en 2026-10-18T14:37:32.733Z Anti-SIR platform calls for nationwide marches on October 23, seeks CEC's removal Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/speeding-car-runs-over-roadside-workers-in-punjab-5-killed https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-18/rabqilvl/Accident Five workers die on the spot as injured are rushed to hospital; Punjab minister Barinder Kumar Goyal expresses grief fact-net en 2026-10-18T13:43:11.706Z Eight workers mowed down by speeding car in Punjab's Sangrur; 12 injured Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/19-killed-in-kolkata-stampede-why-do-crowd-crushes-happen-and-how-can-they-be-avoided https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-18/3cu2s3n6/Stampede Disaster management guidelines stress controlled entry, separate exit routes, real-time monitoring and trained personnel to prevent crowd crushes fact-net en 2026-10-18T13:31:15.817Z 19 killed in Kolkata stampede: Why do crowd crushes happen, and how can they be avoided? Special Reports https://www.fact.net.in/nation/imran-khan-gets-notice-from-foreigners-regional-registration-office-over-his-oci-tag https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-18/dtybffm1/1190810102026194251DSC5947.jpeg Khan moves Bombay High Court against earlier order directing him to leave India by October 28 following anti-CEC demonstration fact-net en 2026-10-18T13:22:09.052Z Imran Khan gets notice from Foreigners Regional Registration Office over his OCI tag Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/kolkata-stampede-7-accused-produced-in-court-police-seek-custody https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-18/l4wsblxl/PTI10182026000296B.jpg Police register culpable homicide case as investigators probe crowd management lapses at Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal fact-net en 2026-10-18T13:08:56.962Z Kolkata stampede: 7 accused sent to 10-day police custody; govt may scrap VIP gates at pandals West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-police-avert-rs-153-crore-loss-in-cyber-fraud-cases-across-five-states https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-18/cmw4q0ql/cyber-trafficking.webp Specialised cybercrime team identifies victims through suspicious bank transactions, preventing further payments to fraudsters fact-net en 2026-10-18T13:07:27.655Z Delhi Police avert Rs 1.53 crore loss in cyber fraud cases across five states Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/sara-ali-khan-ayushmann-khurrana-turn-showstoppers-for-manish-malhotra-at-lfw https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-18/dgulgz72/PTI10182026000192A.jpg Sara dazzles in black draped ensemble while Ayushmann walks the ramp in structured jacket featuring intricate silver detailing fact-net en 2026-10-18T13:06:19.546Z Sara Ali Khan, Ayushmann Khurrana turn showstoppers for Manish Malhotra at LFW Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/states/assam/assam-eviction-drive-enters-second-day-500-families-face-removal-in-nagaon https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-18/l1yqek2q/eviction-drive-1.jpeg Excavators deployed under heavy security as similar eviction drives continue across Nagaon, Hojai and Golaghat districts fact-net en 2026-10-18T13:01:51.204Z Assam eviction drive enters second day, 500 families face removal in Nagaon Assam https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/no-durga-puja-in-our-lives-again-families-wait-for-bodies-of-stampede-victims https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-18/f94edwbv/PTI10182026000258B.jpg Parents recount losing teenage daughters, while survivors allege poor crowd management and inadequate security at Chorbagan pandal fact-net en 2026-10-18T12:49:56.584Z 'No Durga Puja in our lives again': Families wait for bodies of stampede victims West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/world/iran-offers-to-reopen-hormuz-in-six-days-if-us-accepts-conditions https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-18/90oxqd01/strait-of-hormuz.jpg Iran's new defence minister warns of enormous retaliation against fresh attacks as differences over nuclear negotiations continue to stall diplomacy fact-net en 2026-10-18T12:35:50.970Z Iran offers to reopen Hormuz in six days if US accepts conditions World https://www.fact.net.in/nation/modi-shah-cec-will-pay-price-for-vote-chori-says-rahul-gandhi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-18/dhioaamo/PTI01222026000115A.jpg Rahul Gandhi joins party's Goy Rakhon Yatra in Margao, vows to defend Constitution and questions action against student protesters fact-net en 2026-10-18T12:30:19.862Z Modi, Shah, CEC will pay price for ‘vote chori’, says Rahul Gandhi Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/kolkata-stampede-video-shows-panic-in-narrow-passage-at-least-19-dead https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-18/gpthzao5/PTI10182026000253A.jpg Seven people, including puja organisers and security personnel, arrested as authorities temporarily close several major pandals across Kolkata fact-net en 2026-10-18T12:28:54.165Z Kolkata stampede video shows panic in narrow passage; at least 19 dead West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/army-officers-wife-booked-for-allegedly-sharing-sensitive-data-with-chinese-agents https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-18/9xih1x9b/images-2026-10-18T174913.936.jpeg Jammu and Kashmir Police register FIR under Official Secrets Act and BNS as investigators probe suspected transfer of strategic information fact-net en 2026-10-18T12:24:48.758Z Army officer’s wife booked for allegedly sharing sensitive data with Chinese agents Nation https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/nayyi-navelli-earns-725-crore-in-two-days-yami-gautams-film-sees-growth-on-saturday https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-18/sikrerh0/Nayyi-Navelli.jpg Yami Gautam's Nayyi Navelli opens weekend with ₹7.25 crore at the box office | X fact-net en 2026-10-18T11:42:51.673Z Nayyi Navelli earns ₹7.25 crore in two days, Yami Gautam's film sees growth on Saturday Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/rajpal-yadav-thanks-supreme-court-for-hearing-his-side-in-22-crore-cheque-bounce-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-02-16/nf9k3yzz/i75t3c4rajpal-625x30012February26.jpeg Rajpal Yadav disputes fraud allegations in ₹22 crore cheque bounce case | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-18T11:38:14.208Z Rajpal Yadav thanks Supreme Court for hearing his side in ₹22 crore cheque bounce case Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/states/madhya-pradesh/gwalior-temple-truck-crash-csp-removed-eight-police-personnel-suspended-after-15-deaths https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-18/cmvg795w/PTI10182026000430B.jpg Gwalior crash kills 15 devotees; driver, truck owner arrested, cops suspended | PTI fact-net en 2026-10-18T11:30:22.693Z Gwalior temple truck crash: CSP removed, eight police personnel suspended after 15 deaths Madhya Pradesh, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/manipur/manipur-violence-two-naga-villages-torched-three-injured-in-kamjong-gunfight https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-14/rhijrv1n/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-14-2026-104947-AM.png Two Tangkhul Naga villages torched amid escalating Kuki-Naga tensions in Manipur | Representational Image fact-net en 2026-10-18T11:24:05.611Z Manipur violence: Two Naga villages torched, three injured in Kamjong gunfight Manipur, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/jantar-mantar-protests-go-global-as-indian-diaspora-demands-cec-gyanesh-kumars-resignation https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-18/jjd37ofj/England.jpg Global protests back India's anti-SIR movement, demand electoral accountability | X fact-net en 2026-10-18T11:17:48.417Z Jantar Mantar protests go global as Indian diaspora demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/limoges-town-hall-collapses-in-fire-as-france-protests-over-living-costs-turn-violent https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-18/2wqb081k/2026-10-18-163907.png Historic Limoges landmark collapses as France protests over cost of living escalate | X fact-net en 2026-10-18T11:09:56.003Z Limoges Town Hall collapses in fire as France protests over living costs turn violent World https://www.fact.net.in/nation/cjp-to-decide-next-steps-after-saurav-das-ashutosh-rankas-release-says-abhijeet-dipke https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-14/30w3ir5r/PTI10142026000022B-1.jpg Abhijeet Dipke says CJP will continue its campaign against alleged SIR irregularities | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-18T11:03:18.589Z CJP to decide next steps after Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka's release, says Abhijeet Dipke Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/oregon-community-mourns-4-killed-in-school-shooting-as-2-wounded-survivors-remain-hospitalised https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-17/ejkp6rt1/qSsshxnS.jpg Oregon school shooting claims lives of three children and teacher Becky Drury | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-18T10:47:44.888Z Oregon community mourns 4 killed in school shooting as 2 wounded survivors remain hospitalised World https://www.fact.net.in/world/many-dont-know-what-my-decision-is-trump-on-sanctions-waiver-to-russia https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-03-25/iszii4ge/trump-2.jpg Trump defends Russia sanctions waiver as senators accuse him of enabling Putin | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-18T10:40:17.881Z Many don’t know what my decision is: Trump on sanctions waiver to Russia World https://www.fact.net.in/business/centre-considers-replacing-1957-mining-law-with-comprehensive-new-legislation https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-26/xdwkq0pw/Aravalli-Hills.jpeg New mining law aims to simplify rules and improve efficiency in India's minerals sector | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-18T10:34:59.166Z Centre considers replacing 1957 mining law with comprehensive new legislation Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/state-run-oil-firms-sell-diesel-with-up-to-5-biodiesel-blend-as-global-fuel-prices-surge https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-29/2krt3y46/PTI05232026000070B.jpg India’s state-run fuel retailers sell biodiesel-blended diesel as private firms raise prices | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-18T09:30:11.179Z State-run oil firms sell diesel with up to 5% biodiesel blend as global fuel prices surge Business https://www.fact.net.in/legal/delhi-high-court-allows-uapa-accused-natasha-narwal-to-travel-to-uk-for-phd-work https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/11ed2292-d721-4e1b-896b-53d732ac9104/GQ_1mggW4AEYJRD.png Delhi High Court permits Natasha Narwal to present research paper at London conference | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-18T09:07:39.810Z Delhi High Court Allows UAPA Accused Natasha Narwal to Travel to UK for PhD Work Legal https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-directs-states-uts-to-notify-anti-human-trafficking-units-as-police-stations https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08/73851133-5cc2-4cff-9962-d5981dfaba56/supreme_court_1_pti_0_1200x768.avif SC asks Centre to ensure full compliance with anti-human trafficking directions by next hearing | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-18T09:02:42.796Z Supreme Court directs states, UTs to notify anti-human trafficking units as police stations Legal https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/22-year-old-killed-three-injured-as-truck-hits-two-motorcycles-in-dwarka https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-10-02/kxgk3zvg/gds-1679986441.jpg Truck driver arrested after collision kills 22-year-old and injures three in Dwarka | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-18T08:49:02.868Z 22-year-old killed, three injured as truck hits two motorcycles in Dwarka Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/ai-drones-and-satellite-imagery-among-tech-solutions-proposed-to-tackle-delhi-ncr-air-pollution https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-11-28/5wxc802a/PTI11272025000375B.jpg AI and real-time sensors proposed to strengthen Delhi-NCR pollution control | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-18T08:39:27.765Z AI, drones and satellite imagery among tech solutions proposed to tackle Delhi-NCR air pollution Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/haryana-government-provided-46500-jobs-in-two-years-says-cm-nayab-saini https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-08/hjsp9k2a/GJrnq6XX0AAOtgh%20(1).jpg Nayab Saini highlights jobs, women's empowerment and healthcare in Haryana's two-year report | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-18T08:35:30.027Z Haryana government provided 46,500 jobs in two years, says CM Nayab Saini Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/haryana-assures-action-over-stone-throwing-attack-on-j-k-bound-bus-omar-abdullah https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-18/nnx89ipv/2026-10-18-135441.png Elderly Kashmiri passenger injured in alleged hate attack on sleeper bus in Haryana | X fact-net en 2026-10-18T08:25:40.665Z Haryana assures action over stone throwing attack on J-K-bound bus: Omar Abdullah Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/punjab-records-220-farm-fires-this-season-surpasses-last-years-count-for-same-period https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-10-22/4p504i8w/PTI09292025000428A.jpg Punjab records more farm fires than last year as paddy harvesting gathers pace | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-18T07:45:57.556Z Punjab records 220 farm fires this season, surpasses last year's count for same period Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/amit-shah-to-visit-punjab-on-oct-20-says-bjp-leader-ravneet-bittu 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 protests seeking justice for anti-drug activist | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-18T07:38:14.931Z Amit Shah to visit Punjab on Oct 20, says BJP leader Ravneet Bittu Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/states/odisha/bjp-leader-braj-mohan-ram-takes-oath-as-odisha-governor https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-18/t4pl8z2i/2026-10-18-114307.png Braj Mohan Ram takes oath as Odisha Governor in presence of CM Majhi and other dignitaries | X fact-net en 2026-10-18T06:14:14.468Z BJP leader Braj Mohan Ram takes oath as Odisha governor Odisha, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/four-killed-as-under-construction-chimney-collapses-at-asansol-power-plant-in-west-bengal https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-18/jqvkv7ft/Nighttime-Industrial-Plant-Construction.png Four workers die in Asansol chimney collapse as inquiry ordered to determine the cause | Representational Image fact-net en 2026-10-18T06:05:42.305Z Four killed as under-construction chimney collapses at Asansol power plant in West Bengal West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/mismanagement-confusing-announcements-led-to-chorbagan-pandal-stampede-kolkata-police https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-18/oe047ftf/PTI10172026000551B.jpg Kolkata imposes Section 163 curbs near Chorbagan pandal as probe into stampede continues | PTI fact-net en 2026-10-18T05:50:46.997Z Mismanagement, confusing announcements led to Chorbagan pandal stampede: Kolkata Police West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/kolkata-durga-puja-pandals-asked-to-shut-temporarily-after-stampede-kills-19 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-18/14qa30wp/PTI10172026000521B.jpg Several major Kolkata pujas halt entry as authorities tighten crowd control after deadly stampede | PTI fact-net en 2026-10-18T05:34:48.799Z Kolkata's major Durga Puja pandals face temporary entry curbs after stampede kills 19 West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/rubio-says-india-cannot-switch-from-russian-oil-overnight-as-trump-pauses-sanctions-for-60-days https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-18/uqirhb87/2026-10-18-105757.png Rubio says India is an important US ally despite continued Russian oil imports | X fact-net en 2026-10-18T05:29:05.473Z Rubio says India cannot switch from Russian oil overnight as Trump pauses sanctions for 60 days Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/kolkata-stampede-kills-19-amit-shah-visits-injured-7-arrested-including-puja-organisers https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-18/u12h92dm/Official-Gathering-and-Security-Detail.png Amit Shah visits Apollo Hospital after Kolkata stampede kills 19; seven arrested | X fact-net en 2026-10-18T05:08:54.396Z Kolkata stampede kills 19: Amit Shah visits injured, 7 arrested, including puja organisers West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/kolkata-stampede-abhishek-banerjee-targets-cm-over-nephews-alleged-puja-committee-link https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/92anjnja/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-25-2026-120613-PM.png Following the stampede that reportedly killed 18 people at Kolkata’s Chorbagan puja pandal, Abhishek Banerjee questioned Suvendu Adhikari over alleged family links to the organising committee fact-net en 2026-10-17T18:20:23.742Z Kolkata stampede: Abhishek Banerjee targets CM over nephew's alleged Puja committee link Kolkata stampede, Abhishek Banerjee , Suvendu Adhikari https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/mamata-banerjee-expresses-grief-maitc-alleges-lapses-after-kolkata-puja-pandal-stampede https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-17/1z709uxv/PTI10172026000468B.jpg Security and police personnel control the area outside a pandal after the exit gate collapsed due to heavy crowd pressure, in Kolkata, on Saturday | PTI fact-net en 2026-10-17T18:13:03.302Z Mamata Banerjee expresses grief, MAITC alleges lapses after Kolkata Puja pandal stampede Kolkata stampede https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/kolkata-stampede-tragedy-pm-modi-announces-rs-2-lakh-for-deceased-rs-50000-for-injured https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-11/bbkcaouc/PTI09112026000306B.jpg M Narendra Modi called the Kolkata stampede extremely distressing and announced ex gratia payments of Rs 2 lakh for each deceased victim’s family and Rs 50,000 for each injured person fact-net en 2026-10-17T18:06:33.161Z Kolkata stampede tragedy: PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh for deceased, Rs 50,000 for injured Kolkata stampede