https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/gastronomy/from-home-ritual-to-hotel-spectacle-how-onams-sadhya-went-national https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/36idloqx/Kalpaney-Sadhya-Meal-1.jpg For generations, the Onam sadhya was principally a domestic and community ritual fact-net en 2026-08-23T18:12:14.569Z From home ritual to hotel spectacle: how Onam’s sadhya went national Onam sadhya, Kerala feast, banana leaf https://www.fact.net.in/west-asia-crisis/iran-moves-to-charge-authorised-ships-for-services-while-crossing-strait-of-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/dga3lo78/ANI-20260823165938.jpg Under the provision, vessels permitted to cross the strait would be charged for services supplied by Iran during their passage fact-net en 2026-08-23T18:05:46.402Z Iran moves to charge ‘authorised’ ships for services while crossing Strait of Hormuz Strait of Hormuz, Iran shipping, maritime services https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/two-mlas-among-six-injured-as-cars-collide-near-delhis-ito https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/rji3u3xe/PTI08232026000775B.jpg Anil Jha, the sitting MLA from Delhi’s Kirari constituency, and Karnataka MLA Abhay Patil were travelling in an Innova when another car crossed a road divider and crashed into their vehicle fact-net en 2026-08-23T18:05:12.612Z Two MLAs among six injured as cars collide near Delhi’s ITO Delhi car crash, MLA accident, ITO accident https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengals-arjun-vahini-disaster-response-force-to-become-operational-in-september https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/4s8jny65/PTI08232026000237B.jpg Adhikari said lessons from the deadly Taratala warehouse collapse and Cyclone Amphan in 2020 had underlined the need for a dedicated and well-equipped state-level response force fact-net en 2026-08-23T18:04:40.754Z Bengal’s ‘Arjun Vahini’ disaster response force to become operational in September Arjun Vahini, disaster force, Suvendu Adhikari https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/haryana-sanitation-workers-strike-to-continue-as-regularisation-talks-hit-deadlock https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/af07pzvm/PTI08212026000263B.jpg The principal disagreement concerns regularisation of sanitation workers and fire service employees working on municipal rolls. fact-net en 2026-08-23T18:03:43.266Z Haryana sanitation workers' strike to continue as regularisation talks hit deadlock Haryana strike, sanitation workers, regularisation demand https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/prove-it-or-face-legal-action-bhagwant-manns-wife-rejects-rs-5-crore-allegation https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/f4ro7p42/ssprshlobhagwant-mann-wife-diwali-650625x30025October22.webp Kaur described the allegations as 'baseless' and said she was neither intimidated by them nor reluctant to confront her accusers fact-net en 2026-08-23T18:03:02.311Z ‘Prove it or face legal action’: Bhagwant Mann’s wife rejects Rs 5 crore allegation Gurpreet Kaur, Bhagwant Mann https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/books/epistle-as-eulogy-to-an-evergreen-faiz https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/bt29qcgg/For-web4-2.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-23T16:53:15.655Z Epistle as eulogy to an evergreen Faiz Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Faiz poetry, Nilanjan book, Urdu poetry https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/from-floodwaters-to-plastic-mountains-indias-civic-sense-on-trial https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/iw1m2lqo/For-web-2-2.jpg India generated an estimated 4.14 million tonnes of plastic waste in 2022-23, according to data submitted by the Government in Parliament fact-net en 2026-08-23T16:47:06.140Z From floodwaters to plastic mountains — India’s civic sense on trial civic sense, plastic waste, India floods https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/as-india-rewires-petrol-and-diesel-who-pays-for-the-fallout https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/hf8dx2b8/For-web2-4.jpg E20 is not an experiment anymore. It is the fuel motorists have no choice but to buy fact-net en 2026-08-23T16:43:26.355Z As India rewires petrol and diesel, who pays for the fallout? E20 petrol, biofuel policy, India ICE, fuel transition, isobutanol diesel https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/whats-the-fate-of-common-citizen-ex-envoy-navdeep-suri-flags-citizenship-hurdle-in-punjab-sir https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/ufqyiir0/represented-india-abroad-ex-envoy-navdeep-suri-having-trouble-establishing-citizenship-during-punjab-sir-1787495941765-1280x720.webp The former diplomat questioned what such procedural difficulties could mean for ordinary citizens who may not have the same range of documents available to them fact-net en 2026-08-23T16:33:28.304Z ‘What’s the fate of common citizen?’: Ex-envoy Navdeep Suri flags citizenship hurdle in Punjab SIR Punjab SIR, citizenship proof, electoral rolls, Aadhaar card https://www.fact.net.in/world/iran-linked-hackers-shut-uk-power-plant-for-four-days-in-suspected-cyberattack https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/n23l8m4n/2023-drax-coal-fired-power-883287699.webp The attack took place in July and forced staff to spend four days restoring the facility, according to reports fact-net en 2026-08-23T16:30:57.632Z Iran-linked hackers shut UK power plant for four days in suspected cyberattack Iran cyberattack, UK power plant https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/gavaskar-kapil-dev-among-21-former-captains-seeking-humane-treatment-for-imran-khan https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/8u13cxi0/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-23-2026-095740-PM.png The former cricketers have asked Sharif’s government to allow the court-directed medical board to conduct a complete and independent assessment fact-net en 2026-08-23T16:30:54.284Z Gavaskar, Kapil Dev among 21 former captains seeking ‘humane treatment’ for Imran Khan Imran Khan, humane treatment, Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Greg Chappell https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/ajit-doval-to-visit-china-for-boundary-talks-ahead-of-xis-expected-india-trip https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-05-06/9awr7nhi/fgnhfh.jpg Doval, India’s Special Representative for the boundary negotiations, is scheduled to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday fact-net en 2026-08-23T16:30:48.932Z Ajit Doval to visit China for boundary talks ahead of Xi’s expected India trip Ajit Doval, India China, boundary talks https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/byd-sealion-7-gets-cheaper-dynamic-variant-at-rs-4190-lakh https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/fnwwn0bk/BYDSealion1736407478225.avif The Dynamic sits below the existing Premium and Performance versions fact-net en 2026-08-23T15:54:36.765Z BYD Sealion 7 gets cheaper Dynamic variant at Rs 41.90 lakh BYD Sealion 7 https://www.fact.net.in/business/centre-pushes-lpg-to-png-switch-asks-states-to-appoint-district-nodal-officers https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/5ihjdpi3/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-23-2026-091535-PM.png fact-net en 2026-08-23T15:48:12.837Z Centre pushes LPG-to-PNG switch, asks states to appoint district nodal officers PNG transition, LPG to PNG, piped natural gas, city gas https://www.fact.net.in/business/duty-free-brazil-sugar-may-arrive-before-oct-15-easing-indias-price-surge-and-supply-fears https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/5acxt6l3/PTI07152026000157A.jpg Sugar shipped from Brazil normally takes around 40-45 days to reach Indian ports fact-net en 2026-08-23T15:45:26.560Z Duty-free Brazil sugar may arrive before Oct 15, easing India’s price surge and supply fears Brazil sugar, duty-free sugar, India sugar prices https://www.fact.net.in/business/housing-pre-sales-of-28-listed-realty-firms-slide-to-rs-40000-crore-in-q1-fy27 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/k8n1qq5k/PTI04292026000269A.jpg The combined sales bookings, or pre-sales, of 28 major listed real estate companies stood at Rs 39,964 crore during the quarter fact-net en 2026-08-23T15:45:22.337Z Housing pre-sales of 28 listed realty firms slide to Rs 40,000 crore in Q1 FY27 Q1 FY27, housing pre-sales, real estate https://www.fact.net.in/business/sebi-chief-calls-for-stronger-governance-as-mutual-funds-reach-more-indian-households https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-18/8yyqmc1d/Tuhin-Kanta-Pandey.webp Pandey said the expanding reach of mutual funds had increased the responsibility of asset management companies and other market institutions to preserve investor confidence fact-net en 2026-08-23T15:45:18.897Z SEBI chief calls for stronger governance as mutual funds reach more Indian households SEBI governance https://www.fact.net.in/business/bengal-receives-investment-of-rs-2670-crore-for-expansion-of-shipbuilding-defence-projects https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/jo4x907d/PTI08232026000401B.jpg The Rs 2,670-crore investment represents more than an expansion of individual facilities fact-net en 2026-08-23T15:44:56.706Z Bengal receives investment of Rs 2,670 crore for expansion of shipbuilding, defence projects West Bengal investment, shipbuilding expansion https://www.fact.net.in/business/pm-modi-urges-india-to-become-global-hub-for-space-startups-and-talent https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/3hxxaq1q/ANI-20260823114135.jpg Modi stressed that predictable government policies and institutional trust were essential to encourage entrepreneurs fact-net en 2026-08-23T15:44:52.669Z PM Modi urges India to become global hub for space startups and talent India space startups, Modi space policy, global space hub https://www.fact.net.in/legal/centre-lays-down-new-rules-for-empanelling-advocates-as-government-counsel https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/o8yzwusm/dsgdfg.avif The guidelines will apply to lawyers engaged to appear for the Centre before the SC, HCs, district and subordinate courts as well as tribunals and other judicial and quasi-judicial forums fact-net en 2026-08-23T15:25:18.449Z Centre lays down new rules for empanelling advocates as government counsel advocate empanelment, government counsel, panel counsel https://www.fact.net.in/legal/dont-freeze-entire-bank-accounts-in-cybercrime-cases-rajasthan-hc-tells-banks-police https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/ahuvymcb/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-23-2026-085329-PM.png Justice Anand Sharma said the normal course should be to place a lien or hold on the amount linked to the alleged offence fact-net en 2026-08-23T15:24:32.886Z Don’t freeze entire bank accounts in cybercrime cases, Rajasthan HC tells banks, police Rajasthan High Court, bank account freeze, cybercrime https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/edmunds-hat-trick-powers-east-bengal-past-mohun-bagan-for-durand-cup-crown-ending-a-22-year-wait https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/y4p13pim/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-23-2026-084330-PM.png The triumph was particularly sweet for East Bengal, who had last lifted the Durand Cup in 2004 after beating Mohun Bagan 2-1 fact-net en 2026-08-23T15:14:00.812Z Edmund's hat-trick powers East Bengal past Mohun Bagan for Durand Cup crown, ending a 22-year wait East Bengal, Durand Cup, Edmund Lalrindika, Mohun Bagan, Kolkata derby https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/rs-92-crore-spent-on-upkeep-of-union-ministers-delhi-homes-in-2025-26-rti https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/io4im7cr/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-23-2026-083726-PM.png Between 2014 and 2019, the average annual expenditure was about Rs 26.78 crore fact-net en 2026-08-23T15:09:17.459Z Rs 92 crore spent on upkeep of Union ministers’ Delhi homes in 2025-26: RTI Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/india-test-fires-first-fully-indigenous-ak-203-sher-rifle-in-amethi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/n8wc2oqi/l1447901787430483.webp The latest prototype demonstrates that the domestic supply chain can now provide the components and materials needed to manufacture the rifle in India. fact-net en 2026-08-23T15:08:10.821Z India test-fires first fully indigenous AK-203 ‘Sher’ rifle in Amethi AK-203 Sher, indigenous rifle https://www.fact.net.in/nation/what-a-gen-z-line-up-cjps-saurav-das-mocks-bjps-youth-outreach-team https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-29/ntfw4p7r/PTI07252026000456A.jpg Saurav Das launched the attack a day after the BJP constituted a dedicated team for its Gen Z Outreach Programme fact-net en 2026-08-23T15:06:02.583Z ‘What a Gen Z line-up’: CJP’s Saurav Das mocks BJP’s youth outreach team Gen Z outreach, BJP youth, Saurav Das https://www.fact.net.in/nation/amit-shah-to-attend-national-security-conference-in-delhi-on-august-24-25 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-02-16/0viny98i/PTI02162026000072A.jpg The deliberations will focus on contemporary national security issues and emerging challenges fact-net en 2026-08-23T15:00:43.468Z Amit Shah to attend national security conference in Delhi on August 24-25 national security, Amit Shah https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/kendall-jenner-jacob-elordi-step-out-hand-in-hand-for-romantic-london-date https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/02bykow3/kendall-jenner-at-the-met-gala-after-party-in-new-york-05-06-2024-8.jpg The two have reportedly holidayed together in Hawaii, travelled to Tokyo and spent time with Elordi’s family in Australia fact-net en 2026-08-23T14:18:27.423Z Kendall Jenner, Jacob Elordi step out hand-in-hand for romantic London date Kendall Jenner, Jacob Elordi https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/khloé-kardashian-turns-producer-for-friends-reality-show-the-girls https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/xklu4mis/KhloeKardashianLead-a667568303084e97b075102405ef252e.jpg The show focuses on Khloé’s close circle, offering viewers access to relationships and personal dynamics fact-net en 2026-08-23T14:18:23.296Z Khloé Kardashian turns producer for friends’ reality show ‘The Girls’ Khloé Kardashian, The Girls, reality show https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/hayden-panettieres-mother-says-account-of-her-final-hours-full-of-holes https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/siviqbrv/04HAYDEN-PANETTIERE-01-zfwc-superJumbo.jpg Panettiere was found unresponsive at a residence in Greenville, South Carolina, on August 16 fact-net en 2026-08-23T14:18:20.552Z Hayden Panettiere’s mother says account of her final hours ‘full of holes’ Hayden Panettiere, Hayden Panettiere death https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/hailey-bieber-reunites-with-parents-after-past-family-rift https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/qfypab6q/hailey-bieber-is-seen-on-august-30-2025-in-los-angeles-news-photo-1770142430.avif Questions surrounding the family relationship intensified following an interview in 2024 fact-net en 2026-08-23T14:05:07.362Z Hailey Bieber reunites with parents after past family rift Hailey Bieber, family rift, Kennya Baldwin https://www.fact.net.in/states/jharkhand/over-1100-booked-after-job-aspirants-clash-with-police-in-jharkhand https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/9skee6oq/PTI08212026000606A-1.jpg The latest police action comes a day after three separate cases were lodged at Ranchi’s Kotwali police station against 14 identified and around 200 unidentified people fact-net en 2026-08-23T12:04:29.518Z Over 1,100 booked after job aspirants clash with police in Jharkhand Jharkhand protests, job aspirants https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/bayern-munich-start-season-with-dfl-supercup-win-beat-borussia-dortmund-2-1 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/jjikangi/ANI-20260823032628.jpg Bayern were the stronger side for much of the opening period and prevented Dortmund from establishing any sustained attacking rhythm. fact-net en 2026-08-23T11:55:29.202Z Bayern Munich start season with DFL Supercup win, beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 Bayern Munich, DFL Supercup, Borussia Dortmund https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/mitchell-starc-becomes-highest-wicket-taker-in-world-test-championship-history https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-12-06/ptcv5mlz/1000039231.jpg Starc's performance powered Australia to an innings-and-51-run victory inside two days and helped the hosts draw the two-match series 1-1 after Bangladesh fact-net en 2026-08-23T11:53:19.231Z Mitchell Starc becomes highest wicket-taker in World Test Championship history Mitchell Starc, World Test Championship, Australia cricket https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/messi-scores-but-inter-miamis-winless-run-continues-with-2-1-defeat-to-toronto-fc https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-15/ne78azyy/2075590-aa-7933463.webp It was Messi’s 14th league goal of the season and briefly raised hopes of another late rescue act from the Argentine. fact-net en 2026-08-23T11:53:14.395Z Messi scores but Inter Miami’s winless run continues with 2-1 defeat to Toronto FC Lionel Messi, Inter Miami https://www.fact.net.in/world/hindu-family-of-four-found-dead-inside-locked-home-under-mysterious-circumstances-in-bangladesh https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/qgentpk9/Four-bodies-recovered-from-locked-house-in-Rangpur-6a89f41903639.jpg Preliminary indications have also raised the possibility that the victims were strangled fact-net en 2026-08-23T11:47:01.715Z Hindu family found dead inside locked home under 'mysterious circumstances' in Bangladesh Bangladesh murder, Hindu family, Rangpur deaths https://www.fact.net.in/world/starlink-row-patriot-gaps-and-27-billion-funding-hole-deepen-strain-on-ukraines-war https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/a1rldpcj/uidcf6b9817b3cf4063a538542108d0fd60width1200play0pos0gs0height675.jpg Zelenskyy said some of Fedorov’s actions before and after leaving the government were misguided fact-net en 2026-08-23T11:46:58.231Z Starlink row, Patriot gaps and $27 billion funding hole deepen strain on Ukraine’s war Ukraine war, Patriot missiles, Starlink Ukraine https://www.fact.net.in/world/sought-to-turn-iran-into-venezuela-pezeshkian-lauds-iranian-resistance-against-us-attacks https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-06/goeh6tjv/HMhv1OkXcAADJl2.jfif Pezeshkian says US bid to make Iran ‘another Venezuela’ failed fact-net en 2026-08-23T11:46:51.517Z 'Sought to turn Iran into Venezuela...': Pezeshkian lauds Iranian resistance against US attacks Iran resistance, Masoud Pezeshkian, US sanctions https://www.fact.net.in/world/trumps-canada-tariffs-threaten-higher-us-prices-and-supply-chain-disruption https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/50gp2xf0/AP08222026000007A.jpg The latest escalation came after negotiations between Washington and Ottawa collapsed fact-net en 2026-08-23T11:46:47.434Z Trump’s Canada tariffs threaten higher US prices and supply chain disruption Canada tariffs, US tariffs, Trump trade https://www.fact.net.in/nation/goldy-brar-claims-responsibility-for-nijjar-killing-in-purported-leaked-audio https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/igwct3ca/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-23-2026-051223-PM.png Nijjar was shot dead outside a gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia, on June 18, 2023 fact-net en 2026-08-23T11:43:19.271Z Goldy Brar claims responsibility for Nijjar killing in purported 'leaked' audio Goldy Brar, Hardeep Nijjar https://www.fact.net.in/states/rajasthan/alwar-school-principal-suspended-after-video-of-him-bathing-with-girl-students-at-a-dam-surfaces https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/rv6epmk2/Police-said-they-have-taken-the-viral-video-seriou1787483175726.avif The incident dates back to August 15, when Meena allegedly took more than 200 students to a dam located around two kilometres from the school fact-net en 2026-08-23T11:29:18.285Z Alwar school principal suspended after video of him 'bathing' with girl students at a dam surfaces Alwar school principal, principal suspended https://www.fact.net.in/nation/im-the-player-here-rijiju-responds-to-rahul-gandhi-comparison-with-river-swim https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/8lreowty/vj78dfbkrijiju-and-rahul-gandhi625x30010August26.webp The exchange is the latest episode in an unusual fitness-related conversation between Rijiju and Gandhi that has continued despite their parties being fierce political rival fact-net en 2026-08-23T11:27:42.962Z ‘I’m the player here’: Rijiju responds to Rahul Gandhi comparison with river swim Kiren Rijiju, Rahul Gandhi, fitness rivalry https://www.fact.net.in/sports/neeraj-chopra-to-lead-73-member-indian-athletics-squad-at-asian-games-2026 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-06-25/l3qhjcwk/PTI05_15_2024_000369B.jpg India's athletics squad comprises 35 men and 38 women and is the largest group within the 492-athlete Indian contingent cleared for the Games fact-net en 2026-08-23T11:19:32.460Z Neeraj Chopra to lead 73-member Indian athletics squad at Asian Games 2026 Neeraj Chopra, Asian Games 2026, Indian athletics https://www.fact.net.in/business/piyush-goyal-to-lead-largest-business-delegation-to-japan-from-india-four-day-visit-to-deepen-trade https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/alqpv9nt/ANI-20260823075015.jpg Goyal will visit Japan from August 24 to 27, travelling to Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka with a delegation of more than 200 business representatives fact-net en 2026-08-23T11:16:14.032Z Piyush Goyal to lead largest business delegation to Japan from India; four-day visit to deepen trade India Japan trade, Piyush Goyal, business delegation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/ncb-plans-year-long-anti-drug-crackdown-with-fortnightly-drives-from-september https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/3cd29888-a89d-4002-94b6-f13435dca1ae/drug_smuggling_1622768993.jpg The September campaign will begin with a drive to identify foreign nationals involved in narcotics offences across the country fact-net en 2026-08-23T11:13:08.478Z NCB plans year-long anti-drug crackdown with fortnightly drives from September NCB crackdown, anti-drug campaign https://www.fact.net.in/nation/rahul-gandhi-posters-as-real-life-batman-put-up-outside-congress-hq https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/ckjz1bu1/ANI-20260823095759.jpg Rahul Gandhi's 'Batman' posters outside Congress headquarters fact-net en 2026-08-23T11:12:48.036Z Rahul Gandhi posters as 'real-life Batman' put up outside Congress HQ Rahul Gandhi, Batman posters, Congress HQ https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/quit-relationship-if-mothers-video-on-relationships-surfaces-after-maharashtra-hill-tragedy https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/6ep5ocam/0l86r8fomaharashtra-hill-horror625x30023August26.webp Sangita had posted multiple "motivational" videos on her channel fact-net en 2026-08-23T11:02:47.410Z 'Quit relationship if...': Mother’s video on relationships surfaces after Maharashtra hill tragedy Maharashtra tragedy, family dispute, hill incident https://www.fact.net.in/nation/cbi-books-former-dgca-director-anil-gill-aviation-firms-in-corruption-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/vmrngqxg/202508143480905-c3cf56f2-f0b6-489a-afdd-58abcdf8f858.webp The agency registered the regular case on August 21 following a preliminary enquiry into allegations that Gill abused his official position while heading the DGCA’s Flying Training Directorate fact-net en 2026-08-23T10:59:47.864Z CBI books former DGCA director Anil Gill, aviation firms in corruption case Anil Gill, CBI corruption, DGCA probe https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/vijay-government-to-test-alcohol-content-in-all-tasmac-supplied-brands https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/z4lfnfqc/vijay-on-tasmac-shops-260922246-16x9.avif The decision follows public concern over the handling of liquor manufactured by Enrica Enterprises fact-net en 2026-08-23T10:56:55.567Z Vijay government to test alcohol content in all TASMAC-supplied brands TASMAC, Tamil Nadu liquor, alcohol content, Enrica controversy https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pregnant-defence-ministry-officer-found-dead-in-delhi-family-alleges-harassment https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/p0l69785/06rddlksmurder625x30023August26.webp Nazia Khanam, an assistant section officer in the Defence Ministry, had married Azam Ali Khan just four months ago on April 11. fact-net en 2026-08-23T10:55:16.858Z Pregnant Defence Ministry officer found dead in Delhi, family alleges harassment Defence officer death, pregnant officer, Naziya Khanam https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttarakhand/heavy-rains-trigger-landslides-in-uttarakhand-leave-over-80-roads-blocked https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/ujoqbpn5/PTI08222026000530B.jpg The continuing rain has complicated restoration efforts, with repaired stretches vulnerable to fresh landslides and subsidence fact-net en 2026-08-23T10:53:15.704Z Heavy rains trigger landslides in Uttarakhand, leave over 80 roads blocked Uttarakhand rains, Uttarakhand landslides, blocked roads, Dehradun Mussoorie https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/three-delhi-cops-attacked-with-chilli-powder-bricks-after-motorcycle-seizure https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/nlvvebbg/images-38.jfif The incident occurred in Janta Vihar under the jurisdiction of Bhalswa Dairy police station fact-net en 2026-08-23T10:51:04.056Z Three Delhi cops attacked with chilli powder, bricks after motorcycle seizure Delhi Police, police attack, Mukundpur https://www.fact.net.in/nation/cjp-accuses-centre-of-betrayal-warns-of-fresh-protest-over-unfulfilled-promises https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/mekhe2mg/PTI07-26-2026-000351B-017852949230141787475769757cb54156b-a940-4c92-ba00-4e81b3288863.webp The CJP described any failure to honour the commitments as a “vishwasghaat”, or betrayal, of the country's youth fact-net en 2026-08-23T10:45:48.836Z CJP accuses Centre of ‘betrayal’, warns of fresh protest over unfulfilled promises CJP protest, NEET leak, student protests https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/rohit-pawar-aides-12-year-old-daughter-found-dead-in-baramati-police-launch-probe https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-15/iw3c5xzw/dead-body.webp fact-net en 2026-08-23T06:48:59.460Z NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar aide’s 12-year-old daughter found dead in Baramati, police launch probe Maharashtra, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-wakes-up-to-light-rain-gets-relief-from-heat-and-humidity https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/ut49mfcl/Delhi-rain Several areas of the national Capital witnessed showers during the morning hours fact-net en 2026-08-23T05:15:40.898Z Delhi wakes up to light rain, gets relief from heat and humidity Delhi rain, Delhi weather https://www.fact.net.in/states/odisha/pregnant-woman-carried-7-km-on-a-stretcher-due-to-no-road-connectivity https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/39lxkicw/ANI-20260823045704.jpg The incident occurred at Anlakanta village under Dudhiani panchayat in Karanjia block fact-net en 2026-08-23T05:12:08.675Z Pregnant woman carried 7 km on a stretcher due to no road connectivity pregnant woman, road connectivity, Odisha healthcare https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/defensive-flaws-persist-as-mourinho-starts-second-real-madrid-stint-with-2-1-win-over-espanyol https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/mab6vq2v/ANI-20260823050343.jpg Jude Bellingham gave Madrid an early lead before Alex Calatrava equalised for the hosts in the first half fact-net en 2026-08-23T05:10:20.764Z Defensive flaws persist as Mourinho starts second Real Madrid stint with 2-1 win over Espanyol Jose Mourinho, Real Madrid, La Liga https://www.fact.net.in/world/us-debt-crosses-40-trillion-as-jefferies-flags-treasury-yield-risks https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/dov97ur7/ANI-20260823033118.jpg Recent Treasury auctions have reflected those pressures fact-net en 2026-08-23T05:06:31.403Z US debt crosses $40 trillion as Jefferies flags Treasury yield risks US debt, Treasury yields https://www.fact.net.in/states/madhya-pradesh/newborn-dies-3-infants-suffer-burns-after-warmer-catches-fire-in-hospital https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/u13y6uod/images-37.jfif There were 33 newborns inside the neonatal unit when the fire broke out fact-net en 2026-08-23T05:04:29.586Z Newborn dies, 3 infants suffer burns after warmer catches fire in hospital hospital fire, newborn death, infant burns https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pm-modi-calls-for-bigger-dreams-innovation-on-national-space-day https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/g0ez87f9/PTI08222026000558B.jpg Modi said National Space Day was an occasion to celebrate India’s achievements while looking towards more ambitious goals fact-net en 2026-08-23T05:02:21.337Z PM Modi calls for bigger dreams, innovation on National Space Day National Space Day, PM Modi, Chandrayaan-3 https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/gastronomy/fssai-issues-over-150-notices-to-nestle-pepsico-coca-cola-over-violations https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/rtfwr21m/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-112719-PM.png The notices relate to alleged misleading advertisements, false claims and labelling non-compliances | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-22T17:57:47.061Z FSSAI issues over 150 notices to Nestle, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola over violations FSSAI notices, food safety, Nestle India, PepsiCo India, Coca-Cola India, Amazon warehouse, Domino’s licence https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/tukaram-mundhe-urges-gen-z-to-look-beyond-social-media-think-critically https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/7znlhsxp/Tukaram-Mundhe-X Drawing on 21 years in public service, Mundhe also shared lessons on understanding systems before attempting to bring administrative change | X fact-net en 2026-08-22T17:52:11.867Z Tukaram Mundhe urges Gen-Z to look beyond social media, think critically Tukaram Mundhe https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/iit-delhi-31-year-old-msc-student-dies-after-falling-from-sixth-floor https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-06-18/pqtep4q3/jhj.png Police are investigating the death of a 31-year-old MSc student at IIT Delhi after he was found to have fallen from the lecture hall complex | File image fact-net en 2026-08-22T17:43:49.954Z IIT Delhi: 31-year-old MSc student dies after falling from sixth floor IIT Delhi, MSc student, campus death, Delhi Police, IIT tragedy https://www.fact.net.in/nation/violence-used-to-hinder-womens-progress-80-face-harassment-rahul-gandhi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/wzich8g1/PTI08222026000692B.jpg Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi during the 'Chhatron ki Goonj' event, in Pune, on Saturday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-22T17:16:07.968Z Violence used to hinder women’s progress; 80% face harassment: Rahul Gandhi Rahul Gandhi https://www.fact.net.in/nation/panama-flagged-cargo-ship-sinks-in-bay-of-bengal-rescue-ops-on https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/sojbc4mg/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-104248-PM.png Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-22T17:13:26.754Z Panama-flagged cargo ship with 24 crew members on board sinks in Bay of Bengal, rescue ops on cargo ship sinking, Bay of Bengal, Panama flagged, Indian Coast Guard https://www.fact.net.in/world/canada-will-impose-retaliatory-tariffs-on-us-goods-beginning-sept-8-as-trade-negotiations-collapse https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/d5vfamvd/Screenshot-2026-08-22-221029.png Mark Carney said that 'in the coming days, we will release the details of these new tariff measures, which will come into force the Tuesday after Labor Day' | X fact-net en 2026-08-22T16:42:40.991Z Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods beginning Sept 8 as trade negotiations collapse Canada US tariffs, retaliatory tariffs, Trump tariffs, Canada trade dispute, trade negotiations, US Canada relations https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pm-modi-meets-bjps-newly-formed-65-member-team-at-party-headquarters https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/wsyzngno/PTI08222026000555B.jpg Prime Minister Narendra Modi poses for group photographs with newly-appointed office-bearers and national functionaries of the party during a meeting, in New Delhi, on Saturday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-22T16:35:58.697Z PM Modi meets BJP’s newly formed 65-member team at party headquarters Vande Mataram, National Song, BJP resolution, Narendra Modi, Nitin Nabin https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/would-you-stay-here-japan-turns-116-year-old-prison-into-luxury-hotel https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/m2rrdie4/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-091425-PM.png The Meiji-era building dates back to 1908 | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-22T15:45:14.933Z Would you stay here? Japan turns 116-year-old prison into luxury hotel Nara Prison hotel, Hoshinoya Nara, Japan luxury hotel, Meiji era architecture https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/kolkata-police-arrests-owner-of-hotel-where-fire-claimed-nine-lives https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/e56fyzoa/PTI08192026000167A.jpg Police had launched a search for Mitra after the incident and also conducted searches at his two other hotels in Digha and Mandarmani on Friday | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-22T15:35:42.001Z Kolkata Police arrests owner of hotel where fire claimed nine lives Kolkata hotel fire, Shikha Inn, hotel owner arrest, Kolkata Police, New Market hotel, Bangladeshi victims https://www.fact.net.in/states/rajasthan/aiapget-2026-power-failure-disrupts-exam-in-jaipur-re-test-for-49-candidates https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/gv9ssaz9/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-090033-PM.png The re-examination is scheduled for September 1 in Jaipur | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-22T15:32:12.022Z AIAPGET 2026: Power failure disrupts exam in Jaipur, re-test for 49 candidates AIAPGET 2026, AIAPGET re-exam, NTA AIAPGET, Jaipur exam, power failure https://www.fact.net.in/sports/gayatri-treesa-script-history-with-indias-first-womens-doubles-medal-since-2011 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/z56zinnd/PTI08222026000506A.jpg Treesa Jolly, front, and Gayatri Gopichand Pullela compete during a women's doubles semifinal badminton match at the BWF World Championships, at IGI Stadium, in New Delhi, on Saturday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-22T15:22:00.606Z Gayatri-Treesa script history with India’s first women’s doubles medal since 2011 Gayatri Treesa, Indian badminton, World Championships, Arjuna Award, Liu Sheng Shu https://www.fact.net.in/legal/yamuna-floodplain-sc-overturns-ngt-order-against-art-of-living-directs-refund-of-rs-5-crore-fine https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/c1kaymg7/STOCKPTI1120140047.jpg While clearing Art of Living of liability, the Supreme Court criticised the DDA for permitting the 2016 event on an active Yamuna floodplain fact-net en 2026-08-22T15:18:26.703Z Yamuna floodplain: SC overturns NGT order against Art of Living, directs refund of Rs 5 crore fine Art of Living, Supreme Court, Yamuna floodplain, Sri Sri https://www.fact.net.in/sports/sports-ministry-clears-492-athletes-for-asian-games-athletics-gets-73-spots https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/d5ke2a20/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-084135-PM.png India’s Asian Games contingent includes 265 men and 227 women, with athletes from badminton, boxing, esports and rowing also selected | Representational image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-08-22T15:12:05.717Z Sports Ministry clears 492 athletes for Asian Games, athletics gets 73 spots Asian Games, Indian contingent, Sports Ministry, Neeraj Chopra, PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen https://www.fact.net.in/states/odisha/flood-battered-odisha-braces-for-another-spell-of-heavy-rain https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/w507sypa/PTI08172026000298B.jpg People wade through floodwater on an inundated road following rainfall as water from the Salandi river enters villages, in Bhadrak district, Odisha | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-22T15:08:24.611Z Flood-battered Odisha braces for another spell of heavy rain Odisha, Odisha flood https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/mumbai-indians-make-surprise-signing-from-rajasthan-royals-ahead-of-ipl-2027 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/8hd9yuuo/HQUNvnTaUAAa3e.jpg Bharucha joins MI after a long stint with Rajasthan Royals, where he worked on scouting and the development of several Indian players | X/@mipaltan fact-net en 2026-08-22T15:06:03.123Z Mumbai Indians make surprise ‘signing’ from Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL 2027 Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Zubin Bharucha https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/they-grabbed-him-by-the-neck-adobe-techies-mother-recounts-fatal-attack https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/37r1dx5z/Screenshot-2026-08-22-195547.png The couple had been married for three-and-a-half years and had two twin children, who are a few months old | X fact-net en 2026-08-22T14:26:37.344Z ‘They grabbed him by the neck’: Adobe techie’s mother recounts fatal attack Adobe techie murder, Delhi murder case, Adobe engineer killed https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/dmks-big-organisational-reset-age-caps-two-term-limit-and-110-districts https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/02cdefc3-258e-41e4-aa1f-6af6aa8dd4ba/STOCK_PTI12_28_2022_664.jpg After its electoral setback, the DMK is restructuring party posts and expanding organisational districts while placing greater emphasis on younger leaders | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-22T13:22:53.925Z DMK’s big organisational reset: Age caps, two-term limit and 110 districts DMK, MK Stalin , DMK president MK Stalin https://www.fact.net.in/business/rbi-forex-swap-window-draws-7285-billion-inflows-till-august-21 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-02/oc3x51xp/STOCK_PTI4_5_2018_0020.jpg With the forex swap window set to close on August 31, RBI data shows strong mobilisation of foreign currency, led by FCNR(B) deposits fact-net en 2026-08-22T13:12:37.672Z RBI forex swap window draws $72.85 billion inflows till August 21 RBI, Reserve Bank of India https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-may-replace-a-pearl-harbor-heros-name-with-his-own-on-navy-carrier https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-12/jxllfdb9/Donald-Trump.jfif A US Navy carrier named after Pearl Harbor hero Doris Miller could reportedly be renamed after Donald Trump, sparking criticism from civil rights groups | Representational image/X/@WhiteHouse fact-net en 2026-08-22T13:03:27.655Z Trump may replace a Pearl Harbor hero's name with his own on Navy carrier Doris Miller, Trump carrier, Donald Trump, Navy carrier https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pm-modis-25-years-in-public-office-bjp-plans-nationwide-seva-pakhwada https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-10-07/cpfx57rf/PTI08152025000203A.jpg BJP teams will organise sanitation, blood donation and health camps, alongside seminars and Gen Z outreach during the 16-day campaign | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-22T12:30:26.641Z PM Modi’s 25 years in public office: BJP plans nationwide ‘Seva Pakhwada’ Seva Pakhwada, Modi 25 years, BJP campaign, BJP Seva https://www.fact.net.in/business/fixed-returns-high-returns-sebi-proposes-tighter-bond-ad-rules https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/09nl6qdy/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-055608-PM.png Sebi has proposed tighter rules on promotional claims, disclosures, urgency messaging and influencer-led advertising | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-22T12:26:32.300Z ‘Fixed returns’, ‘high returns’: Sebi proposes tighter bond ad rules Sebi regulations, bond advertisements, online bond https://www.fact.net.in/world/strait-of-hormuz-crisis-iran-claims-victory-as-france-saudi-arabia-seek-alternatives https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/ac5mvbh9/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-054716-PM.png France and Saudi Arabia are expected to discuss pipelines, ports and rail links to bypass the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing Iran war | Representational image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-08-22T12:17:51.293Z Strait of Hormuz crisis: Iran claims victory as France, Saudi Arabia seek alternatives Strait of Hormuz, Iran war, Hormuz crisis, US Iran tensions, Middle East conflict https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/after-deadly-hotel-fires-kolkata-shuts-13-hotels-over-fire-safety-violations https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/2ckdrjzl/PTI08202026000192B.jpg Police personnel stand guard outside a closed hotel on Mirza Ghalib Street in Kolkata | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-22T11:59:36.786Z After deadly hotel fires, Kolkata shuts 13 hotels over fire safety violations Kolkata hotel fire, Kolkata hotels shut, West Bengal fire, Tarapith hotel fire, fire safety violations https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/isro-wont-build-rockets-anymore-heres-what-indias-space-agency-is-changing https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-12-05/2j1hkpb8/1000039104.jpg The shift will allow ISRO to focus more on advanced research, technology, science and space exploration as India's private space sector expands fact-net en 2026-08-22T11:48:37.781Z ISRO won't build rockets anymore? Here's what India's space agency is changing ISRO https://www.fact.net.in/nation/unfounded-claims-bci-chairman-manan-mishra-rejects-allegations-says-claims-are-baseless https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/h3mojpc5/BCI-chairman-Manan-Mishra-X Manan Mishra dismissed allegations against him and invited scrutiny of the trust’s accounts after Reddy sought his resignation | File image/X fact-net en 2026-08-22T11:18:23.816Z 'Unfounded claims': BCI chairman Manan Mishra rejects allegations, says claims are 'baseless' Bar Council, BCI chairman, Manan Mishra, BCI allegations https://www.fact.net.in/business/india-to-supply-mauritius-entire-petrol-diesel-and-atf-imports-under-5-year-pact https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/eub5kste/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-043154-PM.png IOC will supply Mauritius' entire import requirement of petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-22T11:02:24.870Z India to supply Mauritius' entire petrol, diesel and ATF imports under 5-year pact India Mauritius energy, Mauritius fuel imports, fuel supply pact, Indian Oil https://www.fact.net.in/business/india-to-get-1800-km-of-new-lpg-pipelines-at-rs-7000-crore https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/ux4zvei9/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-042041-PM.png The new pipelines are expected to improve LPG supply resilience, cut tanker movement and lower logistics costs and road safety risks | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-22T10:51:08.676Z India to get 1,800 km of new LPG pipelines at Rs 7,000 crore LPG pipelines, PNGRB, GAIL India, India LPG, pipeline network, LPG safety https://www.fact.net.in/nation/no-compromise-bjp-condemns-congress-decision-to-sing-two-vande-mataram-stanzas https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/rkwitgsd/PTI08222026000046B.jpg BJP national president and MP Nitin Nabin's first meeting with the party's newly-appointed national office-bearers, in New Delhi, on Saturday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-22T10:43:38.969Z ‘No compromise’: BJP condemns Congress decision to sing two 'Vande Mataram' stanzas Vande Mataram, BJP resolution, Congress decision, national song, Jana Gana Mana, Nitin Nabin https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/driver-kills-passenger-with-bricks-over-fare-dispute-in-west-delhi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/c831048e-a9fd-438a-9846-c3156dce9ffb/ANI_20220908063514.jpg A passenger allegedly killed during a fare dispute was found near a school, while police continue efforts to establish his identity | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-22T10:40:30.708Z Driver kills passenger with bricks over fare dispute in west Delhi fare dispute, west Delhi, passenger killed, Naraina Vihar https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/my-job-is-to-win-trophies-gautam-gambhir-hits-back-at-criticism https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-04-24/bt80d6xe/jgk.png Gautam Gambhir dismissed criticism over India’s recent Test results, saying his focus remains on winning trophies rather than views or likes | File image fact-net en 2026-08-22T09:20:38.212Z ‘My job is to win trophies’: Gautam Gambhir hits back at criticism Gautam Gambhir, India head coach, Test cricket, WTC rankings, Ajit Agarkar, Kuldeep Yadav, Shubman Gill, three-Test series https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/a-bad-angle-kareena-kapoor-pregnancy-rumours-dismissed-by-sister-in-law-saba-pataudi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/ttefqhix/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-024524-PM.png Saba urged people to stop speculating about private matters and said 'some things are left private' | Instagram/sabapataudi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/o3xzdw4v/Screenshot-2026-08-22-144103.png fact-net en 2026-08-22T09:16:43.793Z 'A bad angle': Kareena Kapoor pregnancy rumours dismissed by sister-in-law Saba Pataudi Kareena Kapoor, Saba Pataudi, Kareena Kapoor pregnancy, Kareena Kapoor pregnant https://www.fact.net.in/legal/patna-high-court-rejects-plea-for-300-devotees-in-siwan-procession-cites-law-and-order https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/904c8faf-79f9-411c-80fa-b1b50d7d53ab/GQf6MRgaIAAYjFd.jpg The court rejected a plea seeking permission for 300 devotees, citing law and order concerns and incidents during earlier processions | File image/X fact-net en 2026-08-22T09:03:15.483Z Patna High Court rejects plea for 300 devotees in Siwan procession, cites law and order Patna High Court, Siwan procession, Article 25, religious procession, Bhadrapad festival https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/gorkha-issue-centre-forms-panel-to-draft-final-agreement-after-amit-shah-meeting https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/qp4uiyzs/PTI08212026000689B.jpg Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a review meeting along with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and others | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-22T08:58:24.429Z Gorkha issue: Centre forms panel to draft final agreement after Amit Shah meeting Gorkha issue, Gorkhaland, Raju Bista, Amit Shah, Darjeeling hills, Gorkha accord, Gorkha leaders, hill communities https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/nhrc-orders-probe-into-rs-5-crore-allegation-against-punjab-cms-wife https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/73be384d-d03b-4cbd-aaca-a77b287e7227/PTI06_18_2024_000173B__1_.jpg The human rights panel has sought an action taken report within two weeks after taking cognisance of the Rs 5 crore allegation | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-22T08:53:36.701Z NHRC orders probe into Rs 5 crore allegation against Punjab CM's wife NHRC probe, Punjab CM, Bhagwant Mann, Punjab NHRC, rape case, Punjab government, Mann wife https://www.fact.net.in/nation/the-bar-deserves-better-bci-co-chair-demands-manan-mishras-resignation https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-15/dtts6uhn/newindianexpress2026-08-158ig8w417Manan-Kumar-Mishra.avif Manan Mishra rejected the resignation demand and also objected to the CJP's use of the term 'legal cockroaches' for advocates | File image fact-net en 2026-08-22T08:24:10.263Z ‘The Bar deserves better’: BCI co-chair demands Manan Mishra's resignation Bar Council, BCI controversy, Manan Mishra, BCI resignation, BCI protest, Cockroach Janta https://www.fact.net.in/legal/fathers-custody-could-not-be-illegal-per-se-jk-hc-flags-family-courts-action https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/7c2c6efa-4947-45b5-8d79-37e3a9e091a5/GJLCW3tWAAAk6j7.jpg The court said the father’s custody was prima facie covered by a prior agreement and questioned the search warrant process | File image/X fact-net en 2026-08-22T08:17:25.521Z ‘Father’s custody could not be illegal per se’: J&K HC flags family court’s action child custody, Jammu Kashmir HC, family court, BNSS 2023, Family Courts Act, Article 227 https://www.fact.net.in/legal/kerala-high-court-grants-bail-to-former-bjp-leader-in-palathayi-minor-assault-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/f47kmk3s/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-014206-PM.png The High Court flagged inconsistencies in the prosecution evidence and differing findings by investigating teams while granting Padmarajan bail | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-22T08:12:36.674Z Kerala High Court grants bail to former BJP leader in Palathayi minor assault case Kerala High Court , Palathayi case, KK Padmarajan https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/no-lift-in-my-journey-climbed-stairs-of-hard-work-haryana-cm-saini-tells-young-entrepreneurs https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/0ifg2kcd/PTI08212026000535B.jpg Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini along with others pose for photographs during the Gen-H Startup Summit, in Gurugram, on Friday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-22T08:06:08.495Z 'No lift in my journey, climbed stairs of hard work': Haryana CM Saini tells young entrepreneurs Haryana CM Saini, Gen H Yuva, young entrepreneurs, Haryana startups https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/pocso-awareness-drive-haryana-schools-sensitise-over-3-lakh-students https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/y5j6zk58/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-010258-PM.png More than 3 lakh students have been sensitised under Haryana's ongoing school campaign on POCSO provisions and child protection | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-22T07:33:35.675Z POCSO awareness drive: Haryana schools sensitise over 3 lakh students POCSO awareness, child protection, Haryana schools, POCSO Act, child safety https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/haryana-government-seeks-district-wise-reports-on-delayed-waterlogging-drainage https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-07/pmae94tt/PTI08062026000358B.jpg The Haryana government wants officials to explain why waterlogged areas took longer to drain and has warned of accountability for negligence | Representational image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-22T07:22:04.056Z Haryana government seeks district-wise reports on delayed waterlogging drainage Haryana waterlogging, drainage delays, monsoon flooding, Ranbir Gangwa, Haryana drainage https://www.fact.net.in/states/rajasthan/cowsheds-and-no-toilets-cjp-inspections-put-focus-on-rajasthan-schools-611-have-no-buildings https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/aeyokdcz/HQTlOM4awAAV2ho.jpg From unsafe classrooms to no buildings, Rajasthan schools face a major crisis | X/@abhijeet_dipke fact-net en 2026-08-22T07:17:05.235Z Cowsheds and no toilets: CJP ‘inspections’ put focus on Rajasthan schools, 611 have no buildings Rajasthan schools, school infrastructure, government schools https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/deepika-padukones-spirit-exit-row-actor-likes-post-hitting-out-at-vanga-brothers https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-06-08/k27vny6v/vdfbvdb.png Deepika Padukone's Instagram activity has drawn attention after Pranay Reddy Vanga made fresh claims about her exit from 'Spirit' | File image fact-net en 2026-08-22T07:01:31.882Z Deepika Padukone's 'Spirit' exit row: Actor likes post hitting out at Vanga brothers Deepika Padukone, Spirit exit, Vanga brothers, Spirit controversy, Prabhas film https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-russia-talks-jaishankar-to-visit-moscow-on-august-23-24 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-04-23/8o6mm6xx/AP08212025000199A.jpg External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Russia on August 23-24 to co-chair the 27th India-Russia inter-governmental commission | File image fact-net en 2026-08-22T06:53:34.026Z India-Russia talks: Jaishankar to visit Moscow on August 23-24 India Russia talks, Jaishankar Moscow, India Russia relations, Jaishankar Lavrov, India Russia trade https://www.fact.net.in/world/canada-gurdwara-attack-man-stabs-2-with-screwdriver-a-day-after-jail-release https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/0na0uw91/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-121602-PM.png Two men were stabbed with a screwdriver after confronting a man who entered the prayer area | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-22T06:46:34.605Z Canada gurdwara attack: Man stabs 2 with screwdriver a day after jail release Canada gurdwara, Edmonton stabbing, gurdwara attack, Sikh temple, screwdriver stabbing https://www.fact.net.in/nation/government-restricts-fixed-dose-combinations-containing-2-chemical-compounds-for-young-children https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/i869us9v/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-120201-PM.png The decision followed recommendations by an expert committee and the Drugs Technical Advisory Board | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-22T06:32:31.540Z Government restricts fixed dose combinations containing 2 chemical compounds for young children fixed dose combinations, children medicines, pediatric safety, government notification, drug restrictions, label warnings https://www.fact.net.in/nation/nitin-nabin-holds-first-meeting-with-bjps-new-national-team https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/c56q9330/PTI08222026000040A.jpg BJP national president and MP Nitin Nabin's first meeting with the party's newly-appointed national office-bearers, at party headquarters, in New Delhi, on Saturday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-22T06:27:56.269Z Nitin Nabin holds first meeting with BJP's new national team Nitin Nabin, BJP national team, BJP reshuffle, BJP strategy, Cabinet reshuffle, Smriti Irani, Vasundhara Raje https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/maharashtras-ladki-bahin-payout-puzzle-rs-9605-crore-went-to-ineligible-recipients https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/p9dta9i0/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-115146-AM.png The government plans to recover payments from government employees and officers, but not other ineligible beneficiaries | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-22T06:22:16.581Z Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin payout puzzle: Rs 9,605 crore went to ineligible recipients Ladki Bahin, Maharashtra scheme, ineligible beneficiaries, BJP government https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/pay-rs-350-cross-your-local-toll-plaza-unlimited-times-nhai-pass-explained https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-03-19/pyk05kll/1000065494.jpg Residents living within 20 km of a participating toll plaza with non-commercial vehicles can apply | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-22T06:12:21.733Z Pay Rs 350, cross your local toll plaza unlimited times: NHAI pass explained NHAI local pass, digital toll pass, RajmargYatra app, Rs 350 pass, FASTag linkage, DigiLocker KYC https://www.fact.net.in/business/filed-your-itr-heres-who-must-meet-the-august-31-deadline https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08/f6f57dcf-375a-4be0-93e6-6d8b7adcc45f/income-tax-pti-750x500-0-0-1628214370%20(1).jpg The August 31 ITR deadline applies to several non-audit taxpayers, including freelancers, professionals, traders and small businesses fact-net en 2026-08-22T06:06:36.830Z Filed your ITR? Here's who must meet the August 31 deadline ITR filing, August 31 deadline https://www.fact.net.in/business/sbi-cash-withdrawal-rule-changed-rs-15-charge-after-4-free-withdrawals-from-october-1 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-09-17/4j5dr7d5/eereee.png SBI is revising cash withdrawal charges for certain BSBD accounts, while digital transactions will remain free without restrictions fact-net en 2026-08-22T05:30:23.143Z SBI cash withdrawal rule changed: Rs 15 charge after 4 free withdrawals from October 1 SBI withdrawal charges, SBI cash withdrawal, SBI free withdrawals, cash withdrawal limit, SBI October rule, UPI transactions https://www.fact.net.in/nation/bangladesh-pm-to-visit-india-rashtrapati-bhavan-note-fuels-speculation-then-disappears https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-01-10/kjwe4hm9/20251231095L.jpg Rashtrapati Bhavan briefly linked Saturday's cancelled Change of Guard ceremony to a Bangladesh PM welcome rehearsal before withdrawing the release | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-22T05:24:49.862Z Bangladesh PM to visit India? Rashtrapati Bhavan note fuels speculation, then disappears Bangladesh PM visit, Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Bangladesh, Tarique Rahman, change of guard, Dhaka New Delhi, Sheikh Hasina https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/toxic-advance-booking-yashs-film-sells-26-lakh-tickets-nears-rs-20-crore https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-08/yo0yjivb/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-8-2026-085832-PM.png The action thriller is scheduled to release in theatres on August 26 fact-net en 2026-08-22T05:18:59.421Z 'Toxic' advance booking: Yash's film sells 2.6 lakh tickets, nears Rs 20 crore Toxic advance booking, Yash Toxic, Toxic tickets, Toxic box office, Toxic A certificate https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/ranbir-kapoors-animal-park-shoot-pushed-to-late-2027-heres-why https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/i96vzyjd/Screenshot-2026-08-22-103954.png Ranbir Kapoor's return as Ranvijay in 'Animal Park' may take longer, with filming expected to begin towards the end of 2027 | File image fact-net en 2026-08-22T05:10:26.777Z Ranbir Kapoor's 'Animal Park' shoot pushed to late 2027: Here's why Animal Park, Ranbir Kapoor, Animal sequel, Sandeep Reddy, Prabhas Spirit, Spirit film, Animal Park delay https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/mcdonalds-radio-club-status-restaurant-face-fda-action-over-food-safety-violations https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/9coeuy1q/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-102949-AM.png Inspections found pest infestations, poor hygiene, unsafe storage and other food safety violations | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-22T05:00:22.413Z McDonald’s, Radio Club, Status Restaurant face FDA action over food safety violations food safety, FDA action, McDonald’s Mumbai, hygiene violations, Radio Club, Status Restaurant, Mumbai eateries https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/metas-biggest-legal-battle-yet-us-states-seek-facebook-instagram-overhaul https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-20/ottxli0b/hfuj.png The case could bring billions in damages and force Meta to redesign Facebook and Instagram, potentially affecting users worldwide | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-22T04:50:58.381Z Meta’s biggest legal battle yet? US states seek Facebook, Instagram overhaul Meta lawsuit, Facebook trial, Instagram overhaul, Meta https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/biggest-el-nino-in-100-years-why-indias-crops-could-face-a-double-hit https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/yj8uxspy/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-101451-AM.png Scientists are warning of an unusually strong El Nino that could intensify global heat and put India's Rabi crops and 2027 monsoon at risk | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-22T04:45:30.380Z Biggest El Nino in 100 years? Why India’s crops could face a double hit El Nino, India monsoon, global warming, India agriculture, heatwaves India, weak monsoon, Pacific warming, record temperatures, India heat https://www.fact.net.in/nation/cjps-saurav-das-sues-commentator-abhijit-iyer-mitra-for-rs-2-crore-over-home-address-disclosure https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/l7eml0v9/Saurav-Das.jpg Saurav Das claimed 15-20 YouTubers and media personnel gathered at his residence while he was away attending a CJP meeting | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-22T04:33:30.415Z CJP's Saurav Das sues commentator Abhijit Iyer Mitra for Rs 2 crore over home address disclosure Saurav Das, Abhijit Iyer, Delhi High Court, CJP spokesperson, Cockroach Janta Party https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/iphone-emi-dispute-turns-deadly-as-teen-parents-fall-from-maharashtra-hill https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/iegdbcol/Screenshot-2026-08-22-094516.png An argument over an iPhone EMI payment led an 18-year-old to a Maharashtra hill, where he and his parents later died | X/ANI fact-net en 2026-08-22T04:15:44.800Z iPhone EMI dispute turns deadly as teen, parents fall from Maharashtra hill iPhone EMI, Maharashtra tragedy, teen suicide https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-drops-physical-boarding-pass-rule-for-international-flyers-from-september-1 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-10-15/yfdyrzv4/301136-airport-60861611280.avif India is changing its immigration process for international flyers, allowing e-boarding passes while ending mandatory stamping of physical passes | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-22T04:07:27.029Z India drops physical boarding pass rule for international flyers from September 1 e-boarding pass, boarding pass, immigration rules, India airports, India immigration https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-to-hit-20-billion-of-canadian-goods-with-50-tariffs-after-talks-fail https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-01-24/h9cchhiy/TrumpCarney19801.jpg Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canadian products are set to begin after Washington and Ottawa failed to seal a trade deal| File image fact-net en 2026-08-22T04:02:29.126Z US-Canada trade deal fails as Trump’s 50% tariffs on Ottawa begin tonight US Canada tariffs, Trump tariffs, US Canada trade https://www.fact.net.in/nation/interpol-red-corner-notice-issued-against-fugitive-gangster-in-sambhal-violence-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/1byuqcfi/1g468bsgsambhal-mosque-625x30024November24.webp According to police, Sata left India using a forged passport and fled to Dubai fact-net en 2026-08-21T19:02:05.003Z Interpol Red Corner Notice issued against fugitive gangster in Sambhal violence case Interpol Red Notice, Sambhal violence, Shariq Sata https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/bjp-akali-dal-hold-alliance-talks-as-punjab-battle-takes-shape https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/nujuxonm/img-20200220-wa0185.jpg Signs of a possible reconciliation have become increasingly visible fact-net en 2026-08-21T18:59:16.432Z BJP, Akali Dal hold alliance talks as Punjab battle takes shape SAD BJP alliance, Punjab elections, Akali Dal BJP, Punjab politics https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/haryana-cm-urges-youth-to-turn-ideas-into-startups-promises-govt-support https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-09/ypwrzvl1/HPRc3PqbYAAcSd5.jfif The Chief Minister said the State had no shortage of talent but young entrepreneurs needed the right guidance fact-net en 2026-08-21T18:55:26.187Z Haryana CM urges youth to turn ideas into startups, promises govt support Haryana startups, youth entrepreneurship https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/jadavpur-university-files-police-complaints-after-campus-violence-three-member-committee-formed https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/ixxpdvvz/PTI08212026000527B.jpg Vice-Chancellor Chiranjib Bhattacharya said the university had constituted a three-member committee to examine the circumstances fact-net en 2026-08-21T18:53:35.523Z Jadavpur University files police complaints after campus violence; three-member committee formed West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/amit-shah-reviews-internal-security-in-bengal-focus-on-strategic-siliguri-corridor https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/4unvo5y7/PTI08212026000595B.jpg Shah arrived in Siliguri on Thursday as part of his three-day visit fact-net en 2026-08-21T18:52:18.617Z Amit Shah reviews internal security in Bengal, focus on strategic Siliguri Corridor Siliguri Corridor, internal security https://www.fact.net.in/nation/48-teachers-to-receive-national-teachers-awards-on-teachers-day https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/f579bd66-e320-4c4f-9114-12abeef74200/20200302152L.jpg The teachers have been selected from 27 States, seven Union Territories and six organisations under the Central government fact-net en 2026-08-21T18:44:14.663Z 48 teachers to receive National Teachers Awards on Teachers’ Day National Teachers Awards, Teachers’ Day https://www.fact.net.in/legal/14-tamil-nadu-universities-without-v-cs-madras-hc-seeks-report https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/z35kb92b/ChennaiHighCourt.jpg Taking note of the situation, Justice Pugalendhi sought an explanation from the State government on the reasons behind the large number of vacancies fact-net en 2026-08-21T18:41:42.825Z 14 Tamil Nadu universities without V-Cs, Madras HC seeks report Tamil Nadu universities, Madras High Court https://www.fact.net.in/legal/ccpa-fines-flipkart-5-lakh-over-sale-of-non-bis-compliant-toys https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-04-22/6lvrbwko/grh.png Flipkart argued before the CCPA that it neither manufactured nor sold the products and did not have physical possession of them fact-net en 2026-08-21T18:41:10.894Z CCPA fines Flipkart ₹5 lakh over sale of non-BIS-compliant toys Flipkart penalty, CCPA action https://www.fact.net.in/legal/kerala-hc-pulls-up-lawyer-for-attesting-false-affidavit-in-bank-freeze-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/49wfdjnq/1200-675-25476685-436-25476685-1764166122198.jpg The Court concluded that false statements had been made in the reply affidavit and strongly deprecated the advocate’s decision to attest it fact-net en 2026-08-21T18:40:43.079Z Kerala HC pulls up lawyer for attesting false affidavit in bank freeze case Kerala High Court, false affidavit https://www.fact.net.in/legal/poetic-justice-says-bombay-hc-denies-urgent-relief-to-restaurant-over-analogue-paneer https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-06/ie45apty/Bombay%20HC2.jpg The Bench questioned whether the restaurant’s menu or signboard clearly disclosed that customers were being served analogue paneer fact-net en 2026-08-21T18:40:08.734Z ‘Poetic justice’, says Bombay HC; denies urgent relief to restaurant over analogue paneer analogue paneer, Bombay High Court https://www.fact.net.in/states/manipur/jfd-students-lock-govt-offices-in-manipur-intensify-nrc-before-census-stir https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/og9f8xbz/PTI08212026000691A.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-21T18:23:55.854Z JFD students lock govt offices in Manipur, intensify NRC-before-Census stir NRC before Census, Manipur protests, JFD students https://www.fact.net.in/states/jharkhand/jharkhand-recruitment-stir-turns-violent-as-students-police-clash-in-ranchi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/dn8sh8et/PTI08212026000605B.jpg A large number of students had assembled at Albert Chowk before proceeding with the protest fact-net en 2026-08-21T18:23:06.182Z Jharkhand recruitment stir turns violent as students, police clash in Ranchi JPSC JSSC, Jharkhand recruitment, Ranchi protest https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-uk-agree-to-expand-military-exercises-training-and-defence-cooperation https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/xr3rm941/PTI08212026000684B-1.jpg Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, left, co-chaired the India and United Kingdom Defence Consultative Group (DCG) Meeting with Permanent Under Secretary for Defence of UK Mr Jeremy Pocklington fact-net en 2026-08-21T18:15:27.825Z India, UK agree to expand military exercises, training and defence cooperation India UK defence, military exercises