https://www.fact.net.in/states/chhattisgarh/ed-chargesheets-ex-cgpsc-chief-six-others-in-recruitment-irregularities-money-laundering-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-10-10/2125iuvl/images-2025-06-25T155431.087.jpeg The ED has named three executives and two Reliance Group entities in separate chargesheets over alleged bank fund defalcation and money laundering fact-net en 2026-09-22T17:24:26.665Z ED chargesheets ex-CGPSC chief, six others in recruitment irregularities money laundering case Chhattisgarh, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/erdogan-raises-kashmir-at-unga-again-calls-for-dialogue-under-un-framework https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/ilfu96kk/UN-ASSEMBLY-TRUMP-921790094155675B3Py1790094166051KvoN64f463fd-5329-4d95-89e7-8c0021642162VG1K.webp Erdogan had again brought Kashmir to the UN platform after making similar references in his previous General Assembly addresses fact-net en 2026-09-22T17:22:00.020Z Erdogan raises Kashmir at UNGA again, calls for 'dialogue under UN framework' Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/world/us-open-to-iran-talks-at-un-but-no-meeting-scheduled-yet-says-marco-rubio https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/rbyn60ra/ANI-20260922140013.jpg The diplomatic opening had emerged as Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in New York for the UN General Assembly fact-net en 2026-09-22T17:19:16.838Z 'US open to Iran talks at UN but no meeting scheduled yet', says Marco Rubio World https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-signs-historic-greenland-security-deal-with-denmark-expands-us-military-footprint-in-arctic https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/mmgnkkhh/AP09222026000451A.jpg President Donald Trump talks with Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, after signing a security agreement during the United Nations General Assembly fact-net en 2026-09-22T17:17:19.624Z Trump signs 'historic' Greenland security deal with Denmark, expands US military footprint in Arctic World https://www.fact.net.in/business/india-opec-push-for-stable-oil-markets-as-hardeep-singh-puri-stresses-reliable-energy-supplies https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/lp0p7k20/ANI-20260922114002.jpg India and OPEC had agreed to deepen cooperation as the country’s role in global energy demand continued to expand fact-net en 2026-09-22T17:14:17.199Z India, OPEC push for stable oil markets as Hardeep Singh Puri stresses 'reliable energy supplies' Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/igl-rolls-out-automated-checks-to-block-cng-refuelling-for-vehicles-with-expired-cylinders https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/94877ls8/ANI-20260922130030.jpg Vehicles with overdue cylinder tests had faced restrictions on refuelling until the required safety certification was completed fact-net en 2026-09-22T17:11:56.477Z IGL rolls out automated checks to block CNG refuelling for vehicles with expired cylinders Business https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/lady-shri-ram-college-shifts-classes-online-after-alleged-rape-of-minor-at-park-near-college https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/oe5xdfsh/fghf.png Three men had been arrested in connection with the alleged rape of the 17-year-old girl at Aastha Kunj Park fact-net en 2026-09-22T17:10:17.168Z Lady Shri Ram College shifts classes online after alleged rape of minor at park near college Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/business/msme-invoice-financing-gets-safety-net-as-credit-guarantee-cover-goes-live-on-treds https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-12-07/cb4ryx5g/1000039276.jpg The guarantee framework had sought to improve liquidity for smaller businesses by encouraging financiers to expand participation on TReDS platforms fact-net en 2026-09-22T17:04:29.830Z MSME invoice financing gets safety net as credit guarantee cover goes live on TReDS Business https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-takes-worker-welfare-to-doorstep-as-rekha-gupta-flags-off-mobile-registration-vans https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/os4z281y/PTI09222026000313B.jpg The Delhi government had planned to deploy 13 mobile units, with one van eventually operating in each district fact-net en 2026-09-22T16:59:51.630Z Delhi takes worker welfare to doorstep as Rekha Gupta flags off mobile registration vans Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/ncpi-offers-to-campaign-for-bjp-in-bengal-bypolls-ruling-party-rejects-alliance-possibility https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/m7eciizq/Screenshot-2026-04-22-194450.jpg The Bengal BJP had welcomed the campaign support but insisted it would not translate into seat-sharing or a future alliance fact-net en 2026-09-22T16:58:17.918Z NCPI offers to campaign for BJP in Bengal bypolls; ruling party rejects alliance possibility West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/sports/indian-men-outclass-japan-3-0-to-be-assured-of-medal-women-bow-out-of-asian-games https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/9ppda43h/PTI09062026000294B.jpg The Indian men had assured themselves of a second successive Asian Games team medal, while the women bowed out in the quarterfinals fact-net en 2026-09-22T16:51:29.234Z Indian men outclass Japan 3-0 to be assured of medal, women bow out of Asian Games Sports https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/beyond-disgusting-ayesha-khan-slams-moral-policing-after-jamui-minor-girl-assault https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/8t0htt3h/SnapInsta.to532159568178848581163477297307880237191340109n.jpg Ayesha Khan had said the focus should remain on the alleged attackers rather than scrutinising the minor girl’s choices fact-net en 2026-09-22T16:47:05.157Z ‘Beyond disgusting’: Ayesha Khan slams moral policing after Jamui minor girl assault Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/anne-hathaway-to-campaign-for-supporting-actress-at-oscars-for-the-devil-wears-prada-2 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/igqyy5bk/AnneHathaway-PressconferenceforthefilmTheDevilWearsPrada2-55194764955cropped.jpg The awards strategy had potentially placed Hathaway in contention for another Academy Award more than a decade after her ‘Les Misérables’ win fact-net en 2026-09-22T16:47:00.661Z Anne Hathaway to campaign for Supporting Actress at Oscars for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/bahut-kuch-seekhna-baaki-hai-yami-gautam-reflects-on-first-national-film-award-win https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/27k7yryz/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-20-2026-072508-PM.png Gautam had received her first National Film Award for her performance in the political action thriller ‘Article 370’ fact-net en 2026-09-22T16:41:54.679Z ‘Bahut kuch seekhna baaki hai’: Yami Gautam reflects on first National Film Award win Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/trump-wants-ai-renamed-superintelligence-says-us-will-not-stifle-growth-amid-safety-fears https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/qjaxsih0/PTI09222026000404B.jpg Trump had dismissed warnings over existential AI risks as a “hoax” while saying the Justice Department could intervene if necessary fact-net en 2026-09-22T16:39:24.839Z Trump wants AI renamed ‘superintelligence’, says US will not stifle growth amid safety fears Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/legal/eight-years-nine-benches-later-delhi-hc-begins-hearing-mastercard-tax-dispute-afresh https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/mid50ba0/mastercard.avif Final tax assessments had remained stayed while Mastercard deposited 16.75 per cent of its gross revenue with tax authorities fact-net en 2026-09-22T16:38:13.301Z Eight years, nine benches later Delhi HC begins hearing Mastercard tax dispute afresh Legal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/true-star-does-not-spread-darkness-president-murmu-urges-celebrities-to-shun-harmful-endorsements https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/wsdrfaz5/PTI09202026000345B.jpg President Murmu had said young people often followed stars closely, making responsible choices by public figures particularly important fact-net en 2026-09-22T16:33:44.966Z ‘True star does not spread darkness’: President Murmu urges celebrities to shun harmful endorsements Nation https://www.fact.net.in/legal/broad-daylight-dacoity-sc-flags-10-fold-gap-between-retailer-cost-mrp-of-cancer-drugs https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/kdwc30q6/bffgn.png The bench had also raised concerns over taxpayers bearing inflated medicine costs through government health schemes fact-net en 2026-09-22T16:26:39.063Z ‘Broad daylight dacoity’: SC flags 10-fold gap between retailer cost, MRP of cancer drugs Legal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/deep-depression-intensifies-over-bay-of-bengal-set-to-cross-andhra-odisha-coast-wednesday-night https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-11-27/vfiz1yt4/1000038744.jpg The IMD had forecast heavy rainfall across parts of Andhra Pradesh as the system approached the coast fact-net en 2026-09-22T16:19:34.758Z Deep depression intensifies over Bay of Bengal, set to cross Andhra-Odisha coast Wednesday night Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/cm-mann-seeks-stronger-finances-for-punjab-local-bodies-asks-panel-to-frame-devolution-roadmap https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/u5zcd2ph/STOCKPTI62520250263.jpg The panel had been tasked with assessing revenue potential, expenditure needs and the distribution of state resources to civic institutions fact-net en 2026-09-22T16:17:16.792Z CM Mann seeks stronger finances for Punjab local bodies, asks panel to frame devolution roadmap Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-calls-for-irans-economic-isolation-at-unga-repeats-claim-he-ended-india-pakistan-conflict https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/rp6rg0j5/AP09222026000398A.jpg Trump had defended the US war against Iran and urged countries to economically isolate Tehran as he addressed world leaders in New York fact-net en 2026-09-22T15:06:33.876Z Trump calls for Iran’s ‘economic isolation’ at UNGA, repeats claim he ended India-Pakistan conflict World https://www.fact.net.in/world/unjust-and-indefensible-un-chief-pushes-for-security-council-reform-in-his-final-unga-address https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-05-06/gkpiz8th/6495490.jpg Guterres had warned that institutions built around an 80-year-old power structure were struggling to address today’s crises fact-net en 2026-09-22T14:44:15.244Z ‘Unjust and indefensible’: UN chief pushes for Security Council reform in his final UNGA address World https://www.fact.net.in/business/trai-mandates-cheaper-voice-sms-only-recharge-vouchers-to-give-users-option-to-skip-data https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-12-23/rt3kqgji/1000042240.jpg The regulator had said the change would give low-income and rural consumers greater choice and help avoid unnecessary spending on data fact-net en 2026-09-22T14:41:19.311Z TRAI mandates cheaper voice, SMS-only recharge vouchers to give users option to skip data Business https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pakistan-must-act-on-cross-border-terror-before-the-world-trusts-its-words-says-india https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-03-19/jnc9vwug/1500x9001948008-randhir-jaiswal.webp The MEA had said Pakistan needed to demonstrate firm commitment through action before its assurances could carry credibility fact-net en 2026-09-22T14:40:32.561Z 'Pakistan must act on cross-border terror before the world trusts its words', says India Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/amazing-courage-congress-takes-swipe-at-sebi-over-rs-15-crore-adani-settlement https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/5334d6b5-b398-4429-bfe7-9f1850bda90d/STOCK_PTI9_4_2022_1425.jpg The Adani companies had settled the proceedings without admitting or denying SEBI’s findings or conclusions of law fact-net en 2026-09-22T14:38:41.518Z ‘Amazing courage’: Congress takes swipe at SEBI over Rs 1.5 crore Adani settlement Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/sonia-rahul-call-ed-plea-in-national-herald-case-abuse-of-law-seek-its-dismissal https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/8aikyv8v/STOCKPTI10312018641.jpg They had questioned the ED’s ‘lightning speed’ in challenging the trial court order and alleged ‘extraneous’ considerations fact-net en 2026-09-22T14:38:33.057Z Sonia, Rahul call ED plea in National Herald case ‘abuse of law’, seek its dismissal Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/nse-ipo-draws-rs-90000-crore-bids-becomes-most-subscribed-among-indias-five-biggest-issues https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-21/mjerjkt4/STOCKPTI7142018027.jpg Investors had bid for over 50.58 crore shares against 8.86 crore shares on offer, with listing scheduled for September 24 fact-net en 2026-09-22T14:35:35.184Z NSE IPO draws Rs 90,000 crore bids, becomes most subscribed among India’s five biggest issues Business https://www.fact.net.in/nation/he-told-us-about-casteism-torture-mother-of-iit-bombay-student-seeks-justice-after-his-death https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/254rh9wp/PTI09222026000374B.jpg She said the family now regretted not taking him home when he had spoken about his difficulties fact-net en 2026-09-22T14:35:28.360Z ‘He told us about casteism, torture,’ says mother of IIT Bombay student Nation https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/dont-end-up-punishing-india-jpmorgan-ceo-urges-us-caution-on-russian-oil-tariffs https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/ptjrnk5h/ceo-and-chairman-of-jpmorgan-chase-jamie-dimon-and-us-president-donald-trump-224551919-16x90.webp Dimon had warned that targeting Russian crude buyers could hurt India and disrupt already strained global oil markets fact-net en 2026-09-22T14:35:20.486Z ‘Don’t end up punishing India’: JPMorgan CEO urges US caution on Russian oil tariffs Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/legal/sharjeel-imam-gets-seven-day-interim-bail-to-attend-cousins-wedding https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/a055fbe7-0878-45b1-9387-bd74cb5040fa/PTI05_29_2024_000062B.jpg The relief had come as his regular bail plea in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case remained pending before the Delhi High Court fact-net en 2026-09-22T13:36:00.341Z Sharjeel Imam gets seven-day interim bail to attend cousins’ wedding Legal https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/rajkummar-raos-srikanth-wins-best-hindi-film-at-72nd-national-film-awards https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/ybv7lmgu/80785.jpg The biographical drama had chronicled industrialist Srikanth Bolla’s journey, with Rao playing the lead fact-net en 2026-09-22T12:47:54.261Z Rajkummar Rao’s ‘Srikanth’ wins Best Hindi Film at 72nd National Film Awards Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/ddca-seeks-bcci-probe-into-dpl-fixing-claims-says-allegations-remain-unverified https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/kzijd8cl/80784.jpg DDCA had stressed that the claims remained unverified and said no conclusion should be drawn before a formal investigation fact-net en 2026-09-22T12:45:04.467Z DDCA seeks BCCI probe into DPL fixing claims, says allegations remain unverified Cricket https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/shreyas-iyer-hails-japans-impeccable-attitude-after-india-survive-scare-in-two-run-win https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/jj7ftq24/80783.jpg Iyer acknowledged the difficult batting conditions but reserved special praise for a Japan side ranked well below India in international cricket fact-net en 2026-09-22T12:41:12.931Z Shreyas Iyer hails Japan’s ‘impeccable’ attitude after India survive scare in two-run win Cricket https://www.fact.net.in/nation/iaf-to-train-with-us-f-35s-for-first-time-as-tarang-shakti-brings-40-nations-to-jodhpur https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/b5qdyfo4/80782.jpg France, UAE and other participating nations had also lined up aircraft for the multinational drills beginning September 26 fact-net en 2026-09-22T12:38:34.137Z IAF to train with US F-35s for first time as Tarang Shakti brings 40 nations to Jodhpur Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-joins-eu-australia-brazil-canada-in-new-push-to-reform-global-multilateral-system https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/hvixjutl/80779.jpg Seven partners had agreed to coordinate on peace, climate finance, trade, emerging technologies and reform of global institutions fact-net en 2026-09-22T12:14:24.676Z India joins EU, Australia, Brazil, Canada in new push to reform global multilateral system Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/bihar/masked-accused-in-jamui-assault-video-shot-in-leg-during-police-operation-arrested https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/ik8c66ep/80778.png Three others had also been held for allegedly circulating videos of the September 19 incident on social media fact-net en 2026-09-22T12:11:05.822Z Masked accused in Jamui assault video shot in leg during police operation, arrested Bihar https://www.fact.net.in/legal/sc-says-national-song-choice-is-states-call-to-examine-penalty-for-refusing-to-sing https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-28/vi3ftkpz/supreme%20court.jpeg The bench had said conscientious objectors could not face criminal prosecution for refusing to sing the National Song fact-net en 2026-09-22T11:58:27.705Z SC says National Song choice is State’s call, to examine penalty for refusing to sing Legal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/rajya-sabha-polls-for-11-seats-in-up-uttarakhand-on-october-16-bengal-bypoll-same-day https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-15/0ch7tsg6/images-2025-12-15T172646.123.jpeg A separate bypoll had also been announced for the West Bengal seat vacated by actor Rukmini Mallik in July fact-net en 2026-09-22T11:44:25.348Z Rajya Sabha polls for 11 seats in UP, Uttarakhand on October 16, Bengal bypoll same day Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/iits-record-53-student-deaths-in-five-years-over-half-from-sc-st-and-obc-groups https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-06-18/pqtep4q3/jhj.png Over half of 53 student deaths at IITs involved SC, ST and OBC students, official data shows | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-22T11:42:46.078Z IITs record 53 student deaths in five years, over half from SC, ST and OBC groups Nation https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/india-women-crush-sri-lanka-by-147-runs-to-retain-asian-games-cricket-gold-in-asian-games https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/ox2i3gt7/80758.jpg Smriti Mandhana had struck 79 before India bowled Sri Lanka out for 69 to complete a dominant title defence fact-net en 2026-09-22T11:39:56.221Z India women crush Sri Lanka by 147 runs to retain Asian Games cricket gold in Asian Games Cricket https://www.fact.net.in/legal/ex-bombay-hc-judge-rc-chavan-quits-maharashtra-ucc-panel-flags-concers-over-its-functioning https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/av5zo04x/80722.jpg The former judge had also questioned the presence and role of an official from outside Maharashtra at a committee meeting fact-net en 2026-09-22T11:34:45.389Z Ex-Bombay HC judge RC Chavan quits Maharashtra UCC panel, flags concers over its functioning Legal https://www.fact.net.in/world/baloch-yakjehti-committee-seeks-review-of-gullzadi-baloch-life-sentence-alleges-trial-violations https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/mhga2avg/ANI-20260826081530.png BYC rejects Gullzadi Baloch verdict, alleges pressure and violations of fair-trial rights | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-22T11:26:31.856Z Baloch Yakjehti Committee seeks review of Gullzadi Baloch life sentence, alleges trial violations World https://www.fact.net.in/world/houthis-claim-saudi-strikes-kill-mother-child-in-yemens-al-jawf https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-10-02/8n6ykpmp/AP10022024000182A.jpg Yemen's Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of killing civilians and prisoners in Al-Jawf strikes | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-22T11:15:14.168Z Houthis claim Saudi strikes kill mother, child in Yemen's Al-Jawf World https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-court-revives-sonia-gandhi-voter-roll-case-bjp-alleges-theft-of-democracy https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-01-06/qdiigaez/images-2025-06-16T140328.270.jpeg Sonia Gandhi voter roll case returns to lower court after Delhi court's latest order | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-22T11:01:12.462Z Delhi court revives Sonia Gandhi voter roll case, BJP alleges 'theft of democracy' Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/business/sharad-pawar-backs-tata-trusts-governance-rights-amid-tata-sons-row https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/1a878f00-6dbc-431a-8b11-56b65280ee9a/STOCK_PTI06_21_2023_545%20(2).jpg Sharad Pawar backs Tata Trusts as dispute grows over Chandrasekaran's reappointment at Tata Sons | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-22T10:54:44.787Z Sharad Pawar backs Tata Trusts' governance rights amid Tata Sons row Business https://www.fact.net.in/legal/calcutta-hc-dismisses-sand-mafioso-tulu-mondals-revisional-petition-against-arrest-warrant https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/aa64a259-c7fa-48f8-a07d-3a2bb92d3449/GHaM_6hWMAAodrp.jpg Tulu Mondal's arrest warrant upheld as Calcutta HC notes he left India before prosecution began | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-22T10:48:32.467Z Calcutta HC dismisses 'sand mafioso' Tulu Mondal's revisional petition against arrest warrant Legal https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-cm-inaugurates-projects-worth-rs-25-crore-in-najafgarh-area https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/y1znaf9x/rekha-cm-new-2026-08-afa5656bceb05f83f5b01c460e770b0a.webp Najafgarh gets Rs 25 crore road and drainage projects as CM Rekha Gupta launches works | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-22T10:43:47.366Z Delhi CM inaugurates projects worth Rs 25 crore in Najafgarh area Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/tmc-mp-kirti-azad-appears-before-west-bengal-cid-in-extortion-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-05/ud2clanr/ANI-20260705073318.jpg TMC MP Kirti Azad appears before CID, says he was targeted for political reasons | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-22T10:39:03.078Z TMC MP Kirti Azad appears before West Bengal CID in extortion case West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/states/karnataka/officer-appointments-should-be-left-to-govt-says-cm-dk-shivakumar-on-kpsc-sit-probe https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-06-03/bimqckk8/PTI06032026000387A.jpg Karnataka CM says government should decide officers as HC orders fresh KPSC recruitment probe | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-22T10:32:52.379Z Officer appointments should be left to govt, says CM DK Shivakumar on KPSC SIT probe Karnataka, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/russia-ukraine-trade-deadly-strikes-as-zelenskyy-prepares-to-meet-trump https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-29/wnjcdc2o/AP12292025000003A.jpg Russia and Ukraine trade drone and missile attacks as Zelenskyy meets US officials in New York | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-22T10:23:29.047Z Russia, Ukraine trade deadly strikes as Zelenskyy prepares to meet Trump World https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/maharashtra-to-issue-drought-notification-in-3-days-seek-centre-aid-devendra-fadnavis https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-11-13/oaj7zxf5/STOCKPTI12102022263-1.jpg First drought mitigation notification in Maharashtra to be issued within three days, CM Fadnavis says | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-22T10:13:33.113Z Maharashtra to issue drought notification in 3 days, seek Centre aid: Devendra Fadnavis Maharashtra, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/attacks-on-women-becoming-more-violent-priyanka-gandhi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-30/8lrzfudl/PTI08122026000053B.jpg Priyanka Gandhi voices concern over women's safety after recent assaults in Delhi and Bihar | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-22T09:35:48.563Z Attacks on women becoming more violent: Priyanka Gandhi Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/ladakh-working-on-new-constitutional-safeguard-framework-under-article-371-chief-secretary https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/bx3dxrs8/Image-2026-09-22-at-2.59.17-PM.jpeg Ladakh Chief Secretary says new Article 371 model will address local aspirations and safeguards | Instagram / DIPR Ladakh fact-net en 2026-09-22T09:31:52.518Z Ladakh working on new constitutional safeguard framework under Article 371: Chief Secretary Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-clears-asad-alam-siam-as-bangladeshs-next-high-commissioner-to-new-delhi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-08/au99rdwy/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-8-2026-120542-PM.png Bangladesh names Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam as its next envoy to New Delhi | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-22T09:20:00.465Z India clears Asad Alam Siam as Bangladesh's next high commissioner to New Delhi Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/lakhimpur-kheri-school-shooting-cryptic-post-two-pistols-among-clues-in-teachers-killing https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-17/ejkp6rt1/qSsshxnS.jpg Police examine Instagram posts and two pistols after teacher is shot dead inside UP school | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-22T09:10:38.134Z Lakhimpur Kheri school shooting: Cryptic post, two pistols among clues in teacher's killing Uttar Pradesh, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/bihar/jamui-assault-case-main-accused-nandan-yadav-shot-in-leg-during-police-encounter https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/9rswp8ku/PTI09222026000200B.jpg Bihar Police encounter leaves Jamui assault case accused Nandan Yadav injured | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-22T08:53:09.384Z Jamui assault case: Main accused Nandan Yadav shot in leg during police encounter Bihar, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/rohini-jail-undertrial-stabbed-to-death-family-alleges-prison-officials-role https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-10-11/k5cw7gp6/prison-5538361280.jpg Two inmates allegedly stab Rohini jail undertrial to death; police examine CCTV footage | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-22T08:39:48.644Z Rohini jail undertrial stabbed to death, family alleges prison official's role Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/hisar-village-social-panchayat-calls-for-boycott-of-same-village-love-marriages https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-29/x54chtl5/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-29-2026-113317-AM.png Hisar panchayat seeks social boycott of couples marrying within the same village | Representational Image fact-net en 2026-09-22T08:33:53.594Z Hisar village social panchayat calls for boycott of same-village love marriages Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/haryana-developing-four-gau-vanns-to-tackle-stray-cattle-problem https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/o0t7io9f/Image-2026-09-22-at-1.56.40-PM.jpeg Haryana to open new gaushalas and develop Gau Vanns amid stray cattle concerns | Representational Image fact-net en 2026-09-22T08:28:03.571Z Haryana developing four 'Gau Vanns' to tackle stray cattle problem Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-orders-departmental-enquiry-judicial-scrutiny-over-arrests-without-written-grounds https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-22/i1o8zhkm/STOCK_PTI11_1_2018_1300%20(2).jpg Supreme Court tightens arrest rules, mandates written grounds and departmental enquiries for violations | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-22T08:15:24.294Z Supreme Court orders departmental enquiry, judicial scrutiny over arrests without written grounds Legal https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/punjab-reviews-preparations-for-census-2027-population-enumeration-ahead-of-november-16-start https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-05/aofq2fwd/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-5-2026-084746-PM.png Punjab steps up Census 2027 preparations as self-enumeration begins from November 16 | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-22T07:54:40.557Z Punjab reviews preparations for Census 2027 population enumeration ahead of November 16 start Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/cbi-probe-sought-into-sangrur-dalit-mans-death-after-alleged-pressure-over-cheema-remarks https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/vmrngqxg/202508143480905-c3cf56f2-f0b6-489a-afdd-58abcdf8f858.webp CBI probe sought into Sangrur man's death after alleged harassment following Cheema interaction | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-22T07:48:27.542Z CBI probe sought into Sangrur Dalit man's death after alleged pressure over Cheema remarks Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/states/telangana/two-infants-killed-in-fire-at-telanganas-rims-adilabad-newborn-care-unit-probe-ordered https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/u13y6uod/images-37.jfif Fire in RIMS Adilabad newborn unit kills two infants, with 22 others receiving medical care | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-22T07:34:42.026Z Two infants killed in fire at Telangana's RIMS Adilabad newborn care unit, probe ordered Telangana, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/cctv-captures-sahil-wakode-being-questioned-and-leaving-iit-bombay-exam-hall-before-his-death https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/94bd8d8f-4489-4938-8901-133da6e1b74d/GQf4MwIaoAAyiUE.jpg Crime Branch traces Sahil Wakode's movements through CCTV after he left the IIT Bombay exam hall | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-22T07:25:33.685Z CCTV captures Sahil Wakode being questioned and leaving IIT Bombay exam hall before his death Maharashtra, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/bihar/jamui-viral-video-bihar-police-book-120-social-media-accounts-for-revealing-minors-identity https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/8ng9wis9/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-21-2026-011155-PM.png Bihar Police book 120 social media accounts over the circulation of a Jamui minor's video | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-22T05:50:39.729Z Jamui viral video: Bihar Police book 120 social media accounts for revealing minor’s identity Bihar, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/bitcoin-crosses-87000-as-etf-demand-corporate-buying-and-short-squeeze-fuel-eight-month-high https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-05-20/0chgizp7/bitcoin-8-1260x840.jpg Bitcoin crosses $87,000 with ETF inflows and corporate purchases supporting the latest rally | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-22T05:42:21.527Z Bitcoin crosses $87,000 as ETF demand, corporate buying and short squeeze fuel eight-month high Business https://www.fact.net.in/world/unga-2026-trump-iran-war-gaza-and-ai-dominate-high-level-week-in-new-york https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-05/ra8ly15r/HRYi5Q3bYAAbidB.jpg Wars, AI and the UN leadership race take centre stage as high-level UNGA week begins | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-22T05:34:26.035Z UNGA 2026: Trump, Iran war, Gaza and AI dominate high-level week in New York World https://www.fact.net.in/world/irans-araghchi-arrives-in-new-york-for-unga-as-us-iran-war-continues https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08/e3fc284c-d48c-41a5-ab2f-530d10985b25/iran%20us.PNG Iran's foreign minister reaches New York for UNGA as tensions with the US remain high | Representational Image fact-net en 2026-09-22T05:24:56.098Z Iran's Araghchi arrives in New York for UNGA as US-Iran war continues World https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-sir-23000-of-316-million-voters-clear-notices-so-far https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-10/hwwbe5nb/PTI09082026000126B.jpg Delhi SIR hearings continue as just 23,000 of 3.16 million voters clear notices so far | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-22T05:14:54.310Z Delhi SIR: 23,000 of 3.16 million voters clear notices so far Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/nation/how-indias-prime-ministers-from-nehru-to-pm-narendra-modi-shaped-state-banquet-menus https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/yaykdio0/Image-2026-09-22-at-10.33.39-AM.jpeg India's prime ministerial tables reveal changing tastes, traditions and diplomatic styles | Instagram / Purabi Shridhar fact-net en 2026-09-22T05:05:23.035Z How India's prime ministers, from Nehru to PM Narendra Modi, shaped state banquet menus Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/17-year-old-allegedly-gangraped-in-delhi-park-by-3-men-posing-as-cops-one-held-after-encounter https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/bjefx8k5/Image-Sep-22-2026-124213-PM.png Delhi police arrest one after alleged gangrape of 17-year-old by men posing as cops in a park | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-22T04:50:09.431Z 17-year-old allegedly gangraped in Delhi park by 3 men posing as cops; one held after encounter Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/durga-puja-rush-sends-kolkata-airfares-soaring-tickets-from-chennai-nearly-double-for-october-16 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/qrx6q29x/PTI09212026000249B.jpg The fare pattern suggested that the surge was concentrated on Kolkata rather than reflecting a broader rise in domestic airfares in October fact-net en 2026-09-21T18:16:36.510Z Durga Puja rush sends Kolkata airfares soaring; tickets from Chennai nearly double for October 16 Travel https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/us-threatens-global-shutdown-of-iranian-airlines-from-september-23-through-secondary-sanctions https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-04/a04tivup/ANI-20260804152102.jpg Scott Bessent had said companies continuing to service Iranian airlines risked being cut off from the US dollar system fact-net en 2026-09-21T18:13:02.741Z US threatens global shutdown of Iranian airlines from September 23 through secondary sanctions Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/world/wildfire-scorches-290-hectares-near-colombia-tourist-town-public-calamity-declared https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/52gxtai5/3018.webp Nearly 20 forest fires had remained active across Colombia as dry conditions heightened concerns ahead of El Niño fact-net en 2026-09-21T18:08:04.480Z Wildfire scorches 290 hectares near Colombia tourist town, public calamity declared World https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/samajwadi-party-gets-as-irritated-by-lord-ram-as-babur-did-says-yogi-adityanath https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/zeqllrgt/PTI09212026000184A.jpg The remarks had come as BJP national president Nitin Nabin began a two-day western Uttar Pradesh visit focused on preparations for the 2027 Assembly polls fact-net en 2026-09-21T18:05:09.662Z 'Samajwadi Party gets as irritated by Lord Ram as Babur did', says Yogi Adityanath Uttar Pradesh https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/veteran-bengali-actor-mithu-mukherjee-dies-at-71-film-industry-mourns-end-of-an-era https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/kak16ryo/4h2ism0gmithu-mukherjee625x30021September26.webp She had starred in Bengali favourites such as Mouchak, Swayamsiddha and Hotel Snow Fox, besides appearing in Hindi cinema fact-net en 2026-09-21T18:02:29.114Z Veteran Bengali actor Mithu Mukherjee dies at 71, film industry mourns ‘end of an era’ Maharashtra https://www.fact.net.in/states/telangana/cm-revanth-reddy-announces-aid-for-families-linked-to-telangana-statehood-agitation https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/kon47aeu/PTI08242026000446B.jpg He had also approved Rs 10 lakh for the children of a couple who served free food and tea to protesters during the movement fact-net en 2026-09-21T18:00:14.531Z CM Revanth Reddy announces aid for families linked to Telangana statehood agitation Telangana https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/no-hsrp-no-fuel-in-amritsar-police-bar-petrol-diesel-cng-sale-to-vehicles-without-valid-plates https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-25/m0dqodbk/PTI05252026000038A.jpg Fuel pumps had also been directed to keep CCTV cameras operational and preserve number-plate footage for at least 30 days fact-net en 2026-09-21T16:24:52.237Z No HSRP, no fuel in Amritsar: Police bar petrol, diesel, CNG sale to vehicles without valid plates Punjab, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/jal-jeevan-mission-20-to-need-over-13-lakh-workers-centre-asks-states-to-step-up-skilling https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/ubpdeuha/New-Project-2022-12-22T124530.197.webp The Centre had also planned to train up to 1.7 lakh women for village-level water quality testing and surveillance fact-net en 2026-09-21T16:22:15.348Z Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 to need over 13 lakh workers, Centre asks states to step up skilling Nation https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/google-to-report-child-sexual-abuse-material-directly-to-indian-authorities https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/wfo53tpo/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-21-2026-094737-PM.png The move had followed government concerns that routing reports through an overseas intermediary could delay action in urgent cases fact-net en 2026-09-21T16:16:08.179Z Google to report child sexual abuse material 'directly to Indian authorities' Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/mamata-camp-takes-football-player-to-rejinagar-begins-drive-to-familiarise-voters-with-new-symbol https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/ot7kw5f0/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-21-2026-093952-PM.png The campaign had followed the EC’s freeze on the Trinamool name and flowers-and-grass symbol amid a dispute over control of the party fact-net en 2026-09-21T16:10:59.573Z Mamata camp takes ‘football player’ to Rejinagar, begins drive to familiarise voters with new symbol Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-launches-rooftop-solar-portal-households-to-get-subsidy-of-up-to-rs-156-lakh https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/je32r2y5/PTI09212026000174B.jpg Consumers using up to 400 units a month had been offered rooftop systems of up to 3 kW without upfront installation costs fact-net en 2026-09-21T16:09:34.079Z Delhi launches rooftop solar portal; households to get subsidy of up to Rs 1.56 lakh Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/aap-hits-back-over-sangrur-suicide-bid-says-opposition-defending-man-facing-nine-cases https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/ma7cubj6/PTI09212026000183B.jpg The Sangrur resident had alleged he was threatened after flagging drug supply in his village; police were probing complaints filed by both sides fact-net en 2026-09-21T14:49:35.414Z AAP hits back over Sangrur suicide bid, says Opposition ‘defending’ man facing nine cases Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/new-dusu-office-bearers-visit-satya-niketan-pledge-action-on-student-housing-safety https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/7r5otzb0/PTI09212026000255B.jpg DUSU leaders had promised to take up high rents, inadequate amenities and security concerns with the university and Delhi government fact-net en 2026-09-21T14:46:26.684Z New DUSU office-bearers visit Satya Niketan, pledge action on student housing, safety Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/world/russia-has-lost-control-trump-flags-diesel-crisis-calls-for-end-to-ridiculous-ukraine-war https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/0yjagjuu/AP09172026000024B.jpg Trump had pressed for an end to attacks on energy facilities, while Zelenskyy said de-escalation proposals remained on the table fact-net en 2026-09-21T14:44:24.867Z 'Russia has lost control': Trump flags diesel crisis, calls for end to 'ridiculous' Ukraine war World https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/shakira-turns-she-wolf-in-gaurav-gupta-couture-outfit-takes-over-500-hours-to-create https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/6yljg7xm/c82b88236f4fb5da577621a1dcc9e5ea.webp More than 10 artisans worked for over 500 hours on the custom look inspired by Shakira’s She Wolf imagery fact-net en 2026-09-21T14:40:16.156Z Shakira turns ‘She Wolf’ in Gaurav Gupta couture, outfit takes over 500 hours to create Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/chhathi-maiya-has-got-a-lot-of-love-tamannaah-bhatia-on-chhath-song-from-the-vvaan https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-03/2mtjtizn/vc-bv.png The Vvaan, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah, draws on Bihar’s folklore and is set for a September 25 release fact-net en 2026-09-21T14:38:13.317Z ‘Chhathi Maiya has got a lot of love’: Tamannaah Bhatia on Chhath song from 'The Vvaan' Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/brad-pitt-is-back-as-cliff-booth-first-trailer-takes-him-to-a-darker-1977-hollywood https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/d6p9g0ar/vfdfb.png The film begins a two-week global IMAX run on November 25 before arriving on Netflix on December 23 fact-net en 2026-09-21T14:35:36.688Z Brad Pitt is back as Cliff Booth, first trailer takes him to a darker 1977 Hollywood Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/business/rbi-revises-fcnrb-mobilisation-to-133-billion-total-special-window-inflows-at-1436-billion https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08/63a3a1ac-1cb6-44c9-9671-00a6b72fa80b/STOCK_PTI8_14_2018_0022.jpg FCNR(B) deposits dominate inflows under special forex swap facility, while overseas borrowings and ECBs contribute another $10.6 billion fact-net en 2026-09-21T14:33:45.009Z RBI revises FCNR(B) mobilisation to $133 billion, total special-window inflows at $143.6 billion Business https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/drug-crisis-threatening-punjabs-future-aap-and-bjp-stand-exposed-sachin-pilot https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/on9k3e9n/PTI07112026000458B.jpg Remarks follow Sangrur man’s alleged suicide attempt after he claimed he was threatened for flagging drug supply in his village fact-net en 2026-09-21T14:31:18.315Z Drug crisis ‘threatening Punjab’s future’, AAP and BJP stand exposed: Sachin Pilot Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/congress-nandigram-candidate-milan-pradhan-sent-to-judicial-custody-till-october-5-in-2007-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/v9vjd1tu/mhmj.png Congress questions timing of action after Mamata Banerjee’s faction backed Pradhan; police say arrest followed long-pending non-bailable warrants fact-net en 2026-09-21T14:27:27.119Z Congress Nandigram candidate Milan Pradhan sent to judicial custody till October 5 in 2007 case West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/yamuna-pollution-eases-in-august-as-faecal-coliform-falls-sharply-bod-remains-a-concern https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/l49kh30w/PTI08082026000002A.jpg Pollution indicators improve during the monsoon, but high BOD levels and polluted drains underline continuing sewage pressure on the river fact-net en 2026-09-21T14:25:11.714Z Yamuna pollution eases in August as faecal coliform falls sharply, BOD remains a concern Nation https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/2026-triumph-daytona-660-launched-at-rs-999-lakh-gets-new-colours-and-updated-features https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/coslptpu/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-21-2026-075231-PM.png Updated model gets fresh colour schemes and revised equipment while retaining three riding modes and switchable traction control fact-net en 2026-09-21T14:23:23.669Z 2026 Triumph Daytona 660 launched at Rs 9.99 lakh, gets new colours and updated features Auto https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/honda-cb500-launched-at-rs-275-lakh-brings-471cc-twin-cylinder-engine-at-an-aggressive-price https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/31m0oosf/honda-cb500.jpg Bookings open at BigWing dealerships, with deliveries set to begin shortly; CB500 gets TFT display, traction control and dual-channel ABS fact-net en 2026-09-21T14:22:17.927Z Honda CB500 launched at Rs 2.75 lakh, brings 471cc twin-cylinder engine at an aggressive price Auto https://www.fact.net.in/nation/couldnt-even-pronounce-it-priyank-kharge-mocks-bjp-over-full-vande-mataram-recital https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/cdeca07a-d048-4fe9-a507-32bcf6dea22b/GG9KsuUXsAAzZfu.jpg Kharge says BJP members struggled with Bengali words and accuses the party of politicising an issue it did not raise while previously in power fact-net en 2026-09-21T14:17:07.192Z ‘Couldn’t even pronounce it’: Priyank Kharge mocks BJP over full Vande Mataram recital Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/game-to-harass-mamatas-tmc-confuse-voters-kunal-ghosh-on-ec-decision-over-party-name-symbol https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/put5g6nu/ANI-20260921135720.jpg Mamata Banerjee-led faction has been allotted ‘Mamata All India Trinamool Congress’ and a football player symbol for October 6 bypolls fact-net en 2026-09-21T14:08:24.406Z 'Game to harass Mamata's TMC, confuse voters': Kunal Ghosh on EC decision over party name, symbol West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/legal/karnataka-hc-forms-alok-kumar-led-sit-to-probe-kpsc-recruitment-irregularities https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/aa9f7453-7fdb-4591-99e0-72b0813b1164/GIERLApasAAT71d.jpg Court declines demand for CBI probe, gives SIT 100 days to complete investigation and orders progress reports every 30 days fact-net en 2026-09-21T14:04:27.342Z Karnataka HC forms Alok Kumar-led SIT to probe KPSC recruitment irregularities Legal https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/chennai-super-kings-appoint-zaheer-khan-as-head-coach-ahead-of-ipl-2027 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/92qudose/761a1-17794249559809-1920.webp Zaheer takes charge of the five-time champions as the franchise prepares for a new phase after missing the IPL playoffs for three successive seasons fact-net en 2026-09-21T13:06:05.594Z Chennai Super Kings appoint Zaheer Khan as head coach ahead of IPL 2027 Cricket https://www.fact.net.in/sports/india-begin-asian-games-kabaddi-title-defence-with-crushing-49-24-win-over-hosts-japan https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/p2jy1dcs/PTI10062023000102A.jpg India collect 36 out points and eight all-out points in dominant Group A opener; South Korea up next on Tuesday fact-net en 2026-09-21T13:05:59.818Z India begin Asian Games kabaddi title defence with crushing 49-24 win over hosts Japan Sports https://www.fact.net.in/business/rbi-drains-another-rs-25000-crore-through-bond-sale-as-banking-liquidity-surplus-stays-high https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-04-24/86jlyqqu/RBI.jpg Banking-system liquidity surplus stood at around Rs 6.05 lakh crore as RBI moves to absorb excess funds without disrupting credit conditions fact-net en 2026-09-21T13:05:48.186Z RBI drains another Rs 25,000 crore through bond sale as banking liquidity surplus stays high Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/balmer-lawrie-lines-up-rs-500-crore-capex-bets-big-on-rail-logistics-with-15-rake-target https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/ymvpd6o5/PTI09212026000079B.jpg Balmer Lawrie and Co., Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Adhip Nath Palchaudhuri addresses the 109th Annual General Meeting of the company, in Kolkata fact-net en 2026-09-21T13:05:41.216Z Balmer Lawrie lines up Rs 500 crore capex, bets big on rail logistics with 15-rake target Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/us-diesel-prices-hit-record-high-as-global-supply-crunch-squeezes-inventories https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/4b55ar51/ANI-20260921082521.jpg Global distillate production is expected to remain below last year’s levels, keeping US inventories tight and prices elevated in coming months fact-net en 2026-09-21T13:05:31.520Z US diesel prices hit record high as global supply crunch squeezes inventories Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/india-canada-fast-track-trade-pact-talks-fifth-cepa-round-to-begin-october-5 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/w8aqewkl/ANI-20260921093839.jpg The renewed trade push follows a broader improvement in engagement, with both countries aiming to more than double bilateral trade by 2030 fact-net en 2026-09-21T13:05:23.560Z India, Canada fast-track trade pact talks, fifth CEPA round to begin October 5 Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/nirmala-sitharaman-meets-jpmorgan-chief-jamie-dimon-in-mumbai-discusses-indias-growth-story https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/qx2py3su/ANI-20260921123122.jpg Meeting with one of the world’s most influential bankers comes as India seeks to attract greater global investment and deepen its financial markets fact-net en 2026-09-21T13:05:15.350Z Nirmala Sitharaman meets JPMorgan chief Jamie Dimon in Mumbai, discusses India’s growth story Business https://www.fact.net.in/world/cnn-ms-now-politico-sue-trump-administration-after-white-house-revokes-press-access https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/xlsuqza6/ANI-20260921113513.jpg Trump says the outlets publish “fake news” and defends restricting their access; White House Correspondents’ Association calls for credentials to be restored fact-net en 2026-09-21T13:04:58.038Z CNN, MS NOW, Politico sue Trump administration after White House revokes press access World https://www.fact.net.in/world/nepal-pm-balen-shah-to-leave-for-new-york-on-tuesday-to-attend-un-general-assembly https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-04-09/lkxorfss/thhy.png Balendra Shah heads to New York for UNGA as Nepal seeks focus on climate change and floods | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-21T12:46:06.505Z Nepal PM Balen Shah to leave for New York on Tuesday to attend UN General Assembly World https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/yogi-adityanath-urges-bjp-workers-to-strengthen-booth-level-organisation-in-meerut https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-08/0447817j/PTI09042026000175A.jpg Yogi Adityanath targets opposition over casteism, nepotism at BJP workers' conference | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-21T12:40:31.226Z Yogi Adityanath urges BJP workers to strengthen booth-level organisation in Meerut Uttar Pradesh, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/rajasthan/rajasthan-bjp-chief-claims-partys-win-in-over-200-of-273-urban-local-bodies https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/bttlv0c9/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-17-2026-030643-PM.png BJP says Rajasthan civic poll results reflect public support for government development works | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-21T12:25:16.121Z Rajasthan BJP chief claims party's win in over 200 of 273 urban local bodies Rajasthan, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/typhoon-dujuan-batters-japan-nearly-19-million-placed-under-evacuation-orders https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/u0ummq6l/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-21-2026-055422-PM.png Japan is facing widespread disruption from Typhoon Dujuan, with nearly 1.9 million evacuation orders and thousands of households without power | Representational image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-09-21T12:25:12.204Z Typhoon Dujuan batters Japan, nearly 1.9 million placed under evacuation orders World https://www.fact.net.in/world/uk-flights-disrupted-again-what-caused-the-fresh-nats-air-traffic-control-failure https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/ptpw6z4y/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-21-2026-054730-PM.png Manchester, Glasgow, Belfast, Aberdeen, Newcastle, Bristol and London City were among the airports affected | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-21T12:18:01.579Z UK flights disrupted again: What caused the fresh NATS air traffic control failure? World https://www.fact.net.in/states/andhra-pradesh/ysrcp-protest-over-andhra-pradesh-sports-quota-recruitment-turns-tense-in-vijayawada https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/d5wripe7/HSuJF9LbMAAqCEi.jpg YSRCP alleges irregularities in Mega DSC sports quota recruitment, seeks CBI probe | X handle / YSR Congress Party fact-net en 2026-09-21T12:16:33.374Z YSRCP protest over Andhra Pradesh sports quota recruitment turns tense in Vijayawada Andhra Pradesh, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/defence-ministry-seals-rs-586-crore-deal-for-indigenous-tank-power-units https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/jqb4kcff/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-21-2026-053650-PM.png The Rs 586-crore deal will provide indigenous APUs for T-72 and T-90 tanks, supporting key systems and the Army's mechanised formations | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-21T12:07:30.939Z Defence Ministry seals Rs 586-crore deal for indigenous tank power units Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/manipur/15-year-old-boy-shot-dead-in-manipurs-tamenglong-amid-naga-kuki-tensions https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-14/rhijrv1n/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-14-2026-104947-AM.png Teenager travelling for essential food items shot dead by unknown armed men in Manipur | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-21T12:06:42.561Z 15-year-old boy shot dead in Manipur’s Tamenglong amid Naga-Kuki tensions Manipur, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/centre-assures-bengal-of-assistance-to-boost-fisheries-rs-9-crore-sanctioned-for-six-amrit-sarovars https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/ljzworxf/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-21-2026-053020-PM.png The Centre has assured West Bengal of support to boost fisheries, with six Amrit Sarovar projects approved in drought-prone Bankura and Purulia | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-21T12:00:51.904Z Centre assures Bengal of assistance to boost fisheries; Rs 9 crore sanctioned for six Amrit Sarovars West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/up-abducted-at-sp-lok-sabha-members-house-man-rescued-within-hours-4-nabbed https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/emlo1vug/समाजवादी-पार्टी-के-सभी-सम्मानित-सेक्टर-प्रभारी-ज़ोनल-प्रभारी-एवं-बूथ-अध्यक्षों-की-समीक्षा-बैठक-.heic Man allegedly abducted after filing SC/ST complaint against SP MP; four arrested in UP | Instagram / Laxmikant Pappu Nishad fact-net en 2026-09-21T11:48:52.780Z UP: Abducted at SP Lok Sabha member's house, man rescued within hours, 4 nabbed Uttar Pradesh, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/bjp-wont-allow-divide-and-rule-policy-of-congress-sp-in-uttar-pradesh-nitin-nabin https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/0h03mrgy/PTI09212026000185A.jpg BJP president Nitin Nabin accused Congress and SP of pursuing a 'divide and rule' policy and urged workers to counter the opposition ahead of the 2027 UP polls | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-21T11:45:03.244Z BJP won't allow 'divide and rule' policy of Congress, SP in Uttar Pradesh: Nitin Nabin Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/bihar/jamui-teen-assault-case-3-bihar-men-arrested-after-video-of-assault-on-teens-goes-viral https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/tj7aypky/HPWFRIHbcAAlWYd.jpg Police arrested three suspects and formed an SIT after a video of the alleged assault and harassment of two teenagers in Jamui surfaced online | Representational image/X/@JamuiPolice fact-net en 2026-09-21T11:38:05.798Z Jamui teen assault case: 3 Bihar men arrested after video of assault on teens goes viral Bihar, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/gujarat/bomb-threat-email-sparks-checks-at-somnath-temple-bjp-offices-turns-out-to-be-hoax https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-04-15/f41hw966/1000072665.jpg Gujarat's Somnath Temple placed on alert after bomb threat email targeting multiple locations | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-21T11:35:28.699Z Bomb threat email sparks checks at Somnath Temple, BJP offices; turns out to be hoax Gujarat, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/planning-to-fly-home-for-diwali-heres-why-tickets-are-getting-costlier https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-28/gzxm7pul/aeroplane.webp Fuel costs, festive demand, seat availability and airline competition can all affect ticket prices | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-21T11:30:49.547Z Planning to fly home for Diwali? Here's why tickets are getting costlier Travel https://www.fact.net.in/world/imran-khans-two-more-sisters-arrested-ahead-of-partys-protest-march https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/149cefaa-d524-43cf-9d32-cacda63a75df/20230404109L.jpg Two more Imran Khan sisters arrested as Pakistan government warns PTI against protests | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-21T11:26:07.369Z Imran Khan's two more sisters arrested ahead of party's protest march World https://www.fact.net.in/nation/amit-shah-meets-hanuman-ansh-cast-congratulates-team-on-films-success https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/iocukppv/HSur0aoAAJLoF.jpg Amit Shah congratulates ‘Hanuman Ansh’ makers as the Rs 2-crore film earns Rs 347.05 crore | X / Amit Shah fact-net en 2026-09-21T11:19:50.696Z Amit Shah meets 'Hanuman Ansh' cast, congratulates team on film's success Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/ram-mandir-donation-theft-105-incidents-caught-on-cctv-supreme-court-informed https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/7fc5ac31-d824-4893-98af-898792548f92/GEhaxHcbIAAJBj2.jpg The Supreme Court was told that 105 instances of alleged donation theft at Ram Mandir in Ayodhya were identified through CCTV footage during the SIT probe | File image/X fact-net en 2026-09-21T11:13:08.951Z Ram Mandir donation theft: 105 incidents caught on CCTV, Supreme Court informed Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-sir-notices-do-not-mean-voter-deletion-ec-clarifies-amid-scrutiny https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-01-19/n51247i7/SIR Delhi CEO clarifies SIR notices after several prominent leaders face electoral discrepancies | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-21T10:59:31.100Z Delhi SIR notices do not mean voter deletion, EC clarifies amid scrutiny Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/legal/isf-moves-calcutta-hc-over-ecs-allotment-of-partys-envelope-symbol-to-democratic-tmc https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/apf3uuei/Image-2026-09-21-at-4.20.58-PM.jpeg Naushad Siddiqui-led ISF challenges EC's symbol allocation ahead of Bengal bypolls | Facebook / Indian Secular Front fact-net en 2026-09-21T10:52:19.319Z ISF moves Calcutta HC over EC's allotment of party's 'envelope' symbol to Democratic TMC Legal https://www.fact.net.in/legal/2020-delhi-riots-hc-to-hear-bail-pleas-by-umar-khalid-sharjeel-imam-in-uapa-case-on-sep-30 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-09-02/8xjz7sew/hnrjh.png Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam's bail pleas in the 2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case will be heard by the Delhi High Court on September 30 | File images fact-net en 2026-09-21T10:46:11.847Z 2020 Delhi riots: HC to hear bail pleas by Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in UAPA case on Sep 30 Legal https://www.fact.net.in/legal/recruitment-irregularities-sc-seeks-cbis-reply-on-bail-plea-of-ex-chhattisgarh-psc-secretary https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-22/i1o8zhkm/STOCK_PTI11_1_2018_1300%20(2).jpg CBI faces Supreme Court query on bail plea in alleged CGPSC paper leak case | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-21T10:42:46.310Z Recruitment irregularities: SC seeks CBI's reply on bail plea of ex-Chhattisgarh PSC secretary Legal https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/gastronomy/musafir-cafe-goes-from-screen-to-real-life-as-vikrant-massey-plans-2-outlets-in-himachal-ukhand https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/s1e59qh3/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-21-2026-040816-PM.png Vikrant Massey may soon bring ‘Musafir Cafe’ from his Netflix series into the real world with two hill venues featuring artist residencies | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-21T10:38:51.428Z 'Musafir Cafe' goes from screen to real life as Vikrant Massey plans 2 outlets in Himachal & U'khand Gastronomy https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/lakhimpur-kheri-school-shooting-teacher-killed-alleged-attacker-dies-by-suicide https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-17/ejkp6rt1/qSsshxnS.jpg 26-year-old teacher shot dead at Lakhimpur Kheri school, accused dies by suicide | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-21T10:33:00.059Z Lakhimpur Kheri school shooting: Teacher killed, alleged attacker dies by suicide Uttar Pradesh, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/cindy-crawfords-son-presley-gerber-dies-at-27-family-asks-for-privacy https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/vgf2zuu8/HSu3RZuWgAA1V8w.jpg Presley Gerber was the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber and the elder brother of Kaia Gerber | X fact-net en 2026-09-21T10:26:18.391Z Cindy Crawford's son Presley Gerber dies at 27, family asks for privacy Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/kareena-kapoor-turns-46-from-karismas-throwback-to-sabas-emotional-note-all-the-love https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/4yyye81l/KareenaKapoorsaifalikhanwife17370871938921737087198119.webp On Kareena Kapoor's 46th birthday, sister Karisma shared a childhood throwback while Soha, Saba, Malaika and Amrita sent warm wishes | File image fact-net en 2026-09-21T10:18:16.654Z Kareena Kapoor turns 46: From Karisma's throwback to Saba's emotional note, all the love Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/nation/bjp-says-congress-muslim-league-maoist-character-exposed-attacks-rahul-gandhis-indore-event https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/a57444f6-41b5-4bbf-88f6-1a958c4d35d8/PTI06_06_2024_000189A.jpg BJP attacks Congress over Ansari remarks, Rahul Gandhi's ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ event | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-21T10:16:50.368Z BJP says Congress' 'Muslim League, Maoist' character exposed, attacks Rahul Gandhi's Indore event Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/karnataka/not-special-session-special-discussion-on-kasturirangan-report-drought-karnataka-government https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/bcc4f94e-9051-4e4f-b5a1-9b87d47bf561/GK5EYpPboAA8iNq.jpg Karnataka government clarifies legislature sitting status amid Kasturirangan report debate | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-21T10:10:33.379Z Not special session, special discussion on Kasturirangan report, drought: Karnataka government Karnataka, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/russia-hits-zaporizhzhia-with-drones-after-ukraine-sends-more-than-1000-drones https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/nrl5idlc/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-21-2026-033706-PM.png Russian drones struck apartment blocks, a university and a shopping mall, according to Ukrainian officials | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-21T10:07:45.648Z Russia hits Zaporizhzhia with drones after Ukraine sends more than 1,000 drones World https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/democracy-facing-deep-crisis-in-country-under-bjp-rule-bengal-congress-chief https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-09-21/sjxoenrr/hxb.PNG Subhankar Sarkar targets BJP over alleged ‘vote theft’ and bulldozer politics in Bengal | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-21T10:05:04.639Z Democracy facing deep crisis in country under BJP rule: Bengal Congress chief West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/business/government-asks-microsoft-to-build-future-data-centres-closer-to-power-sources https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/d672517c-92d4-4461-bd5c-84fbdcf8662e/R.jfif The government has asked Microsoft to locate future data centres closer to power generation sources to cut infrastructure costs fact-net en 2026-09-21T10:03:39.215Z Government asks Microsoft to build future data centres closer to power sources Business https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/around-20-unauthorised-homes-farmhouses-razed-as-part-of-road-widening-drive-in-south-delhi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-09/6tzxngeg/PTI09072026000026A.jpg Bulldozers deployed in Chhatarpur as Delhi authorities clear structures for road expansion | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-21T09:58:44.622Z Around 20 'unauthorised' homes, farmhouses razed as part of road-widening drive in South Delhi Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/nation/sonia-gandhi-electoral-roll-case-delhi-court-sends-complaint-back-for-fresh-inquiry https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-20/k24te7sq/STOCK_PTI05_13_2022_504.jpg A Delhi court has set aside a magistrate’s order refusing a probe into allegations over Sonia Gandhi’s inclusion in an electoral roll before she acquired Indian citizenship | File image fact-net en 2026-09-21T09:56:13.326Z Sonia Gandhi electoral roll case: Delhi court sends complaint back for fresh inquiry Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/india-new-zealand-fta-to-come-into-force-on-october-20-opens-duty-free-access-for-indian-exports https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/5f92ettp/HMkBgKaYAAz9VM.jpg India-New Zealand FTA brings duty-free access for Indian exports and a $20 billion investment commitment | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-21T09:30:26.088Z India-New Zealand FTA to come into force on October 20, opens duty-free access for Indian exports Business https://www.fact.net.in/world/pakistan-strikes-militant-hideouts-in-afghanistan-claims-28-killed-kabul-says-3-dead https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-03-17/j03ijs99/AP03172026000112B.jpg Pakistan claims 28 militants killed in Afghan strikes; Kabul says three civilians died in the attacks | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-21T09:02:16.495Z Pakistan strikes militant hideouts in Afghanistan, claims 28 killed; Kabul says 3 dead World https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/indigo-cabin-crew-member-dies-after-cab-hits-bridge-ledge-in-mumbais-borivali https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/f75b41b4-6677-443b-9066-630e67384a0e/GPIPBqAbMAAj8s8.jpg A 32-year-old IndiGo cabin crew member died after the cab taking her home crashed into a bridge ledge on Mumbai’s Western Express Highway | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-21T08:59:09.890Z IndiGo cabin crew member dies after cab hits bridge ledge in Mumbai’s Borivali Maharashtra, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/stalin-opposes-tvk-regimes-new-secretariat-plan-near-beach-says-building-not-for-cm-to-gaze-at-sea https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-06-09/j4tltocm/PTI05232026000591B-1.jpg Stalin backs fishermen’s protest against TVK’s proposed Secretariat-Assembly complex | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-21T08:54:40.551Z Stalin opposes TVK regime's new Secretariat plan near beach, says building not for CM to gaze at sea Tamil Nadu, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/tamil-nadu-cm-reviews-rollout-of-expanded-free-bus-travel-scheme-for-women https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-19/1mjffod4/PTI07292026000607B.jpg Tamil Nadu’s expanded free bus scheme for women set for October 2 launch | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-21T08:49:35.208Z Tamil Nadu CM reviews rollout of expanded free bus travel scheme for women Tamil Nadu, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/its-done-bro-rohit-shetty-backs-salman-khans-response-to-body-shaming-trolls https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/finvhgi8/Rohit-Shetty-Instagram Filmmaker Rohit Shetty praised Salman Khan after the actor addressed body-shaming trolls and spoke about the criticism faced by Katrina Kaif | File image fact-net en 2026-09-21T08:37:52.988Z 'It's done bro': Rohit Shetty backs Salman Khan's response to body-shaming trolls Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/legal/delhi-hc-refuses-to-entertain-plea-seeking-fir-probe-against-ex-hc-judge-yashwant-varma https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/4okpxvvf/ANI-20260825163617.jpg Delhi HC refuses to entertain plea seeking probe into cash found at Varma’s residence | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-21T08:37:37.128Z Delhi HC refuses to entertain plea seeking FIR, probe against ex-HC judge Yashwant Varma Legal https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/karan-johar-announces-film-on-raw-founder-rameshwar-nath-kao-locks-2028-release https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/9c3eaef4-ede5-4463-99cc-b8f32c099040/hbvIyuoV.jpg Karan Johar has announced a large-scale espionage film on R&AW founder RN Kao, chronicling the events leading to the agency’s formation and its early years | File image fact-net en 2026-09-21T08:30:41.476Z Karan Johar announces film on R&AW founder Rameshwar Nath Kao, locks 2028 release Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/legal/delhi-hc-gives-arvind-kejriwal-aap-leaders-four-weeks-to-reply-in-contempt-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/2886c308-ca81-44ff-847a-d296215051cd/PTI04_15_2024_000191B.jpg Kejriwal, AAP leaders get four weeks to respond in Delhi HC contempt case | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-21T08:26:55.834Z Delhi HC gives Arvind Kejriwal, AAP leaders four weeks to reply in contempt case Legal https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/11-year-old-girl-sexually-assaulted-by-tailor-at-his-shop-in-delhis-sadar-bazaar https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/a0a4eb64-3ed1-4c82-a801-b0c552857926/F3tlepcXwAEN4nH.png Minor allegedly sexually assaulted at tailor’s shop in north Delhi, accused held | Representational Image fact-net en 2026-09-21T08:17:01.986Z 11-year-old girl sexually assaulted by tailor at his shop in Delhi's Sadar Bazaar Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/legal/rs-370-biryani-remark-sc-issues-notice-on-comedian-pranit-mores-plea-seeking-clubbing-of-firs https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-06-13/x0ie7nlu/thth.png Supreme Court seeks replies on Pranit More’s plea to combine FIRs over remark | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-21T08:03:21.968Z 'Rs 370 biryani' remark: SC issues notice on comedian Pranit More's plea seeking clubbing of FIRs Legal https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/aditya-birla-group-chairman-to-meet-bengal-cm-soon-state-bjp-chief https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-06-29/lm7bzjff/PTI06242026000524B.jpg BJP says Birla Group may explore fresh investments and expansion in Bengal | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-21T07:47:37.124Z Aditya Birla Group chairman to meet Bengal CM soon: State BJP chief West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/states/bihar/jamui-viral-video-woman-allegedly-grabbed-as-mob-confronts-couple-at-night https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/8ng9wis9/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-21-2026-011155-PM.png The footage appears to show a couple being confronted and allegedly harassed by a group at night | Representational image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-09-21T07:42:27.782Z Jamui viral video: Woman allegedly grabbed as mob confronts couple at night Bihar, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-seeks-three-month-extension-for-fire-audits-amid-shortage-of-eligible-applicants https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-29/j3al66wt/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-29-2026-094551-PM.png Fire safety audit rollout in Delhi may get three-month extension amid weak response | Representational Image fact-net en 2026-09-21T07:40:00.237Z Delhi seeks three-month extension for fire audits amid shortage of eligible applicants Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhis-town-hall-to-become-global-heritage-centre-under-redevelopment-plan https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/bfn7gp73/ANI-20260825131714.jpg Delhi signs MoU to transform historic Town Hall complex into a Global Heritage Centre | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-21T07:32:35.385Z Delhi’s Town Hall to become Global Heritage Centre under redevelopment plan Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/nation/gst-cuts-losing-impact-to-galloping-inflation-congress-targets-modi-government https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08/b260d62b-3a9c-437a-9b54-2386fb6892a0/jairam-ramesh-pti2-1703837391.jpg The Congress has questioned the impact of GST rate cuts, citing rising commodity prices, weak consumption, private investment and declining real wages | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-21T07:32:08.510Z GST cuts losing impact to 'galloping inflation', Congress targets Modi government Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/haryana-reopens-mfmb-portal-for-kharif-farmers-as-cm-nayab-saini-promises-paddy-procurement https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/zno4a82x/ANI-20260824181002.jpg Nayab Saini assures paddy procurement as Haryana reopens MFMB registration for farmers | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-21T07:27:06.358Z Haryana reopens MFMB portal for Kharif farmers as CM Nayab Saini promises paddy procurement Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/faridabad-pensioner-declared-dead-in-records-forced-to-prove-he-is-alive-for-third-time https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/d8xti6ob/Image-Sep-21-2026-124857-PM.png 80-year-old Faridabad man battles pension suspension after government records declare him dead | Representational Image fact-net en 2026-09-21T07:20:14.809Z Faridabad pensioner declared dead in records, forced to prove he is alive for third time Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/judicial-probe-flags-senior-bathinda-police-officers-indicts-four-cops-in-tutors-death https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-30/9ha71vkm/30punjab-police.webp Four cops indicted as Bathinda judicial probe finds illegal detention and torture | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-21T07:13:01.023Z Judicial probe flags senior Bathinda police officers, indicts four cops in tutor’s death Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/student-suicide-will-resign-says-iit-bombay-director-board-to-hold-meeting https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/94bd8d8f-4489-4938-8901-133da6e1b74d/GQf4MwIaoAAyiUE.jpg IIT Bombay director Shireesh Kedare told protesters he would resign, while the institute’s Board is set to meet on Monday | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-21T07:11:07.572Z Student death probe: IIT Bombay suspends Dean of Administrative Affairs Maharashtra https://www.fact.net.in/nation/sonam-wangchuk-to-lead-20-km-ladakh-march-on-september-23-a-year-after-protests https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-09-30/ljqjfehb/PTI09272024000242B.jpg Sonam Wangchuk’s September 23 march will press Ladakh’s demands for statehood and constitutional safeguards, with a memorial event planned for September 24 | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-21T07:00:24.600Z Sonam Wangchuk to lead 20-km Ladakh march on September 23, a year after protests Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/sukhbir-badal-accuses-aap-of-scare-politics-as-punjab-poll-campaign-heats-up https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-30/sjjo8vdj/STOCK_PTI1_19_2022_0029.jpg Badal accuses Bhagwant Mann of failing Punjab as SAD steps up its campaign ahead of polls | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-21T06:56:15.093Z Sukhbir Badal accuses AAP of ‘scare politics’ as Punjab poll campaign heats up Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/legal/delhi-high-court-strength-rises-to-50-as-seven-new-judges-take-oath https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-08-04/lw137gjx/GQ_1mggW4AEYJRD.png Seven judicial officers were sworn in as Delhi HC judges, while the Centre withheld approval for one of the eight names recommended by the collegium | File image fact-net en 2026-09-21T06:11:23.140Z Delhi High Court strength rises to 50 as seven new judges take oath Legal https://www.fact.net.in/legal/sc-to-set-up-special-bench-to-hear-nhai-plea-against-direction-to-build-shelters-for-stray-cattle https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/kpgppce8/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-21-2026-113815-AM.png The Supreme Court will constitute a special bench to hear NHAI’s challenge to the direction requiring it to establish shelters for stray cattle fact-net en 2026-09-21T06:08:39.011Z SC to set up special bench to hear NHAI plea against direction to build shelters for stray cattle Legal https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/tech/buying-iphone-duo-in-us-why-ditching-the-box-wont-help-at-indian-customs https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-10/3qah4h66/AP09102026000002A.jpg An iPhone Duo bought in the US could save Indian travellers thousands even after customs duty. Here’s what you need to know before carrying one home | File imege/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-21T06:05:25.214Z Buying iPhone Duo in US? Why ditching the box won’t help at Indian customs Tech https://www.fact.net.in/legal/sc-agrees-to-urgently-list-mamata-banerjees-plea-against-ecs-decision-to-freeze-party-name-symbol https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/58f81601-cdf7-4fb9-972a-c31ad6877459/STOCK_PTI06_07_2022_532.jpg Mamata Banerjee has challenged the Election Commission’s decision to freeze the TMC name and symbol, with the Supreme Court agreeing to list her plea urgently | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-21T05:47:44.569Z SC agrees to urgently list Mamata Banerjee's plea against EC's decision to freeze party name, symbol Legal https://www.fact.net.in/business/sbi-bank-strike-cheques-branches-atms-upiwhat-will-be-affected https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-09-17/4j5dr7d5/eereee.png SBI has asked customers to complete essential branch work before the September 28-30 strike. Digital banking and several alternative channels are expected to remain available fact-net en 2026-09-21T05:43:56.367Z SBI bank strike: Cheques, branches, ATMs, UPI—what will be affected? Business https://www.fact.net.in/world/china-us-hold-candid-in-depth-talks-on-tariffs-ai-issues-ahead-of-xi-trump-meeting https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-14/n66j077k/AP05142026000055B.jpg US and Chinese officials held talks in New York on AI, trade and tariffs ahead of Xi Jinping’s expected Washington visit on September 23 | File image fact-net en 2026-09-21T05:29:04.986Z China, US hold 'candid, in-depth' talks on tariffs, AI issues ahead of Xi-Trump meeting World https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/unconditional-apology-black-ink-sit-ups-what-happened-to-influencer-over-raj-thackeray-reel https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/ia5t7oel/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-21-2026-104559-AM.png Mahesh Mote is a social media influencer who was allegedly confronted by MNS workers over a reel involving Raj Thackeray | X fact-net en 2026-09-21T05:17:11.259Z 'Unconditional' apology, black ink, sit-ups': What happened to influencer over Raj Thackeray reel Maharashtra, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/crocodile-tears-why-iran-shut-french-centre-in-tehran-as-paris-summons-envoy https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/gttl8hiu/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-21-2026-103022-AM.png A French language centre in Tehran has been shut over alleged licensing and security concerns, triggering a fresh diplomatic confrontation with Paris | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-21T05:01:21.429Z 'Crocodile tears': Why Iran shut French centre in Tehran as Paris summons envoy World https://www.fact.net.in/world/canada-plane-crash-kills-2-indian-students-what-happened-during-flight-training https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/f5ev2cao/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-21-2026-101643-AM.png Two Indian students from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry were killed in an aircraft crash in Canada during flight training | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-21T04:47:07.436Z Canada plane crash kills 2 Indian students: What happened during flight training? World https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/directors-resignation-to-suicide-probe-what-iit-bombay-students-are-demanding https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/4qhgm72r/PTI09192026000174B.jpg Security personnel stand guard as students stage a protest following the death of a 22-year-old IIT Bombay student, in Mumbai | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-21T04:39:38.852Z Director’s resignation to suicide probe: What IIT Bombay students are demanding Maharashtra https://www.fact.net.in/sports/who-is-suchika-tariyal-indias-first-asian-games-mma-medallist https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/k4srn6q5/PTI09212026000114B.jpg Haryana’s Suchika Tariyal made history with India’s maiden Asian Games MMA medal after a dramatic semifinal was decided by the fighters’ weigh-in | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-21T04:33:48.428Z Suchika loses controversial MMA semifinal on weight rule after draw, settles for bronze Sports https://www.fact.net.in/nation/money-works-in-elections-cjp-chief-abhijeet-dipke-takes-aim-at-abvps-dusu-win https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/ln9eb2ya/PTI08302026000464B.jpg CJP chief Abhijeet Dipke has raised questions over money power in DUSU polls, claiming campaigners arrive in luxury cars including Rolls Royce, Audi and BMW | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-21T04:26:02.911Z Money works in elections': CJP chief Abhijeet Dipke takes aim at ABVP’s DUSU win Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/null-and-void-why-noel-tata-objected-to-n-chandrasekarans-tata-sons-reappointment https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-10-11/k6giwumw/noel-tata-1.avif Noel Tata has strongly objected to Chandrasekaran's reappointment, arguing that Tata Sons followed the wrong provision and announced the decision prematurely | File image fact-net en 2026-09-21T04:08:13.004Z 'Null and void': Why Noel Tata objected to N Chandrasekaran's Tata Sons reappointment Business https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/from-name-mismatch-to-age-gap-what-put-33-lakh-delhi-voters-under-sir-scrutiny https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-10/hwwbe5nb/PTI09082026000126B.jpg Delhi’s SIR has flagged 33.13 lakh voters for verification. From name mismatches to unmapped records, here’s why notices were issued and what voters need to do | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-21T04:00:19.520Z From name mismatch to age gap: What put 33 lakh Delhi voters under SIR scrutiny Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/west-asia-crisis/us-redirects-109-commercial-vessels-as-iran-blockade-tightens-around-strait-of-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-20/od3fy0pq/ANI-20260920204316.jpg The number has risen from 100 vessels on September 12 as tensions around the vital energy corridor intensify amid US-Iran military confrontation fact-net en 2026-09-20T21:29:36.176Z US redirects 109 commercial vessels as Iran blockade tightens around Strait of Hormuz StraitofHormuz, CENTCOM https://www.fact.net.in/world/this-meeting-could-change-a-lot-zelenskyy-trump-agree-to-new-york-talks-amid-ukraine-peace-push https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-29/wnjcdc2o/AP12292025000003A.jpg Kyiv says de-escalation proposals covering energy and food security and protection of civilians are being discussed as US efforts to end the war gather pace fact-net en 2026-09-20T21:24:55.663Z ‘This meeting could change a lot’: Zelenskyy, Trump agree to New York talks amid Ukraine peace push Zelenskyy , Trump, UnitedStates, Ukraine https://www.fact.net.in/business/india-bangladesh-discuss-joint-task-force-to-boost-trade-investment-amid-push-to-ease-barriers https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-13/yirr3o26/1744119504img-modi-4yunus.jpg Talks come days after FBCCI and CII agreed on business-to-business task forces to tackle tariff and non-tariff barriers affecting cross-border commerce fact-net en 2026-09-20T21:21:53.446Z India, Bangladesh discuss joint task force to boost trade, investment amid push to ease barriers IndiaBangladesh, TradeRelations https://www.fact.net.in/west-asia-crisis/iran-warns-of-painful-retaliation-if-us-attacks-again-says-american-bases-will-be-targeted https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-18/ligbzpl3/trumps-war-may-drive-mojtaba-khamenei-to-seek-nuclear-v0-OThTMcFt4iovjX6yT416g3chs0G5DYrx688OpmxM.jpeg Warning comes as Trump says Iran must reach a deal or face deeper economic and military pressure, even as he leaves open the possibility of meeting President Masoud Pezeshkian fact-net en 2026-09-20T21:10:45.415Z Iran warns of ‘painful’ retaliation if US attacks again, says American bases will be targeted IranUsWar, WestAsiaCrisis, Trump https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/un-documents-1004-sexual-violence-cases-in-ukraine-war-victims-between-ages-4-to-82 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-11-20/d8l6pl8j/images-2025-11-20T125936.948.jpeg The youngest documented rape survivor was a four-year-old girl and the oldest an 82-year-old woman; violations were also attributed to Ukrainian authorities fact-net en 2026-09-20T21:08:55.186Z UN documents 1,004 sexual violence cases in Ukraine war, victims between ages 4 to 82 UnitedNations, RussiaUkraineWar https://www.fact.net.in/world/meloni-proposes-burqa-niqab-ban-in-italian-schools-cap-on-foreign-students-in-classrooms https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-02-23/i46kwn65/jtk.png Proposal specifically targets face-covering burqas and niqabs, not hijabs, and will require parliamentary approval before becoming law fact-net en 2026-09-20T21:08:49.139Z Meloni proposes burqa, niqab ban in Italian schools, cap on foreign students in classrooms Meloni, BurqaBan https://www.fact.net.in/world/houthis-assure-us-its-ships-are-safe-in-red-sea-warn-nations-against-joining-the-saudi-fight https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/dx4aek8q/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-095953-PM.png Warning comes after contacts with Washington through Oman and a renewed escalation with Riyadh, including missile and drone attacks on Saudi territory fact-net en 2026-09-20T21:05:32.391Z Houthis assure US its ships are safe in Red Sea, warn nations against joining the Saudi fight Houthis , UnitedStates https://www.fact.net.in/nation/japan-air-chief-flies-tejas-in-jodhpur-calls-sortie-truly-invaluable-experience https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-20/w2dibxyp/INDIA-JAPAN-DEFENCE-01789917480017FZLy1789917508522Pd0qb44b213b-4fd6-4739-afb2-41254612b360CLh8.avif Japanese F-2A fighters are operating from Indian soil for the first time as the two air forces deepen operational cooperation and interoperability fact-net en 2026-09-20T18:04:54.902Z Japan air chief flies Tejas in Jodhpur, calls sortie ‘truly invaluable experience’ Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-centre-to-sign-purulia-airport-pact-on-september-28-says-cm-suvendu-adhikari https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/q3h20lr7/PTI09012026000111B.jpg The airport forms part of a wider development push for Purulia, where the government expects major investments in steel, defence, cement and solar energy fact-net en 2026-09-20T18:01:40.573Z Bengal, Centre to sign Purulia airport pact on September 28, says CM Suvendu Adhikari West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/tariff-wars-to-state-dinner-trumps-striking-change-of-tone-on-china-ahead-of-xi-visit https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-20/v1ap4zzc/AP26259766482857-e1789914603997.webp Xi’s September 24 Washington visit will put trade, AI and critical minerals on the table as both sides seek to prevent another escalation in economic tensions fact-net en 2026-09-20T17:59:06.543Z Tariff wars to state dinner: Trump’s striking change of tone on China ahead of Xi visit Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/states/karnataka/karnataka-fake-drug-racket-16-licences-cancelled-eight-suspended-including-pfizer-depot https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-20/yktgayj5/rajasthan-fake-medicine-scam-exposed-202317605-16x90.avif Investigators suspect cheaper medicines were repacked and passed off as expensive life-saving drugs; seized samples have been sent for laboratory testing fact-net en 2026-09-20T17:56:47.079Z Karnataka fake drug racket: 16 licences cancelled, eight suspended including Pfizer depot Karnataka, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/girl-woman-electrocuted-near-mumbai-ganesh-pandal-four-hurt-as-police-book-stall-operator https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-20/9cnf5y3y/PTI09202026000021B.jpg BEST disconnects temporary power connection and issues notice over faulty electrical installation as eyewitnesses allege overcrowding and inadequate crowd management fact-net en 2026-09-20T17:53:37.089Z Girl, woman electrocuted near Mumbai Ganesh pandal; four hurt as police book stall operator Maharashtra, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/madhya-pradesh/cheetah-count-at-gandhi-sagar-rises-to-four-as-botswana-female-radha-gets-new-home https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-20/olx52ssu/PTI09202026000362B.jpg India now has 56 cheetahs, with 52 at Kuno and four at Gandhi Sagar, while another habitat is being prepared at Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve fact-net en 2026-09-20T17:52:28.583Z Cheetah count at Gandhi Sagar rises to four as Botswana female ‘Radha’ gets new home Madhya Pradesh, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/kerala/kerala-flash-flood-toll-rises-to-2-five-missing-in-malappuram-as-search-continues https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-20/n70ircx8/ANI-20260920151504.jpg Around 30 people stranded on rocks and trees were rescued as Fire and Rescue Services, police, forest officials and local volunteers searched for five missing people fact-net en 2026-09-20T17:52:12.586Z Kerala flash flood toll rises to 2, five missing in Malappuram as search continues Kerala, Nation