https://www.fact.net.in/nation/mahatma-gandhis-688-handwritten-reflections-fetch-record-rs-1620-crore-at-auction https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/kv1exrz2/PTI08202026000162B.jpg A collection of 688 handwritten reflections by Mahatma Gandhi sold for Rs 16.20 crore, setting a world record for an Indian historical document at auction | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/7ux33b0q/PTI08202026000161B.jpg https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/hh5pylwn/PTI08202026000160B.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-20T11:41:39.575Z Mahatma Gandhi’s 688 handwritten reflections fetch record Rs 16.20 crore at auction Mahatma Gandhi https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-forms-5-member-panel-to-probe-police-excesses-against-cjp-protestors https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-28/bf67ppzq/nhgmjm.png The probe follows petitions seeking pan-India guidelines for peaceful protests after police action during demonstrations in Delhi and Bihar | File image fact-net en 2026-08-20T11:34:49.226Z Supreme Court forms 5-member panel to probe police excesses against CJP protestors Supreme Court, Cockroach Janta Party , CJP protests, CJP https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhis-big-noise-control-plan-green-buffers-mounds-and-quieter-roads https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/cluol51g/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-20-2026-044716-PM.png The MPD 2047 aims to make Delhi greener and more climate-resilient, with specific measures planned to address noise pollution | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-20T11:17:45.189Z Delhi’s big noise-control plan: Green buffers, mounds and quieter roads Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-gives-centre-one-more-week-to-set-up-panel-on-retired-judges-benefits https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/03ltdg38/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-20-2026-044417-PM.png The proposed framework covers facilities such as drivers, security, medical reimbursement and government accommodation | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-20T11:14:44.363Z Supreme Court gives Centre one more week to set up panel on retired judges’ benefits Supreme Court https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/tom-hanks-in-talks-for-warner-bros-theo-of-golden-movie-adaptation https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/7tr6qk8m/Ot3GmqGK400x400.jpg ‘Theo of Golden’ has sold over 3.5 million copies in the US and been published in 43 languages before its planned Hollywood adaptation | File image/X/@tomhanks fact-net en 2026-08-20T11:09:50.351Z Tom Hanks in talks for Warner Bros’ ‘Theo of Golden’ movie adaptation Tom Hanks, Warner Bros, Theo of Golden, Theo of Golden movie https://www.fact.net.in/states/jharkhand/jharkhand-high-court-stays-government-order-cancelling-22-jpsc-jssc-exams https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/tnhbl21v/PTI08022026000460B.jpg Students gather during a protest over alleged irregularities in the 14th JPSC examination, JSSC-CGL and other recruitment tests, in Ranchi | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-20T11:01:51.163Z Jharkhand High Court stays government order cancelling 22 JPSC, JSSC exams Jharkhand , JPSC exams, JSSC exams https://www.fact.net.in/business/irdai-action-against-niva-bupa-insurer-barred-from-opening-new-offices-for-six-months https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/ztsajehb/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-20-2026-042647-PM.png The IRDAI order comes after Niva Bupa exceeded prescribed management expense limits for the financial year 2024-25 | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-20T10:58:31.579Z IRDAI action against Niva Bupa: Insurer barred from opening new offices for six months IRDAI , Niva Bupa, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/yami-gautam-turns-daayan-in-nayyi-navelli-husband-aditya-dhar-reacts https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/i9v18mls/Screenshot-2026-08-20-160942.png Aditya Dhar reacted to Yami Gautam’s ‘Daayan’ avatar in Nayyi Navelli, prompting a witty response from the actor | X/@yamigautam fact-net en 2026-08-20T10:40:24.210Z Yami Gautam turns ‘Daayan’ in 'Nayyi Navelli', husband Aditya Dhar reacts Yami Gautam, Nayyi Navelli, Aditya Dhar https://www.fact.net.in/nation/sbi-employee-shoots-wife-outside-lucknow-bank-kills-sister-before-suicide https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/chxfcpfo/Untitled-design-3.png The accused allegedly posted a WhatsApp status claiming responsibility for the killings before he was found dead at his home | Image/X fact-net en 2026-08-20T10:09:48.855Z SBI employee shoots wife outside Lucknow bank, kills sister before suicide SBI employee shoots wife, SBI, Lucknow https://www.fact.net.in/business/nse-ipo-exchange-may-allow-its-shares-to-trade-on-its-own-platform https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/mu5oanir/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-20-2026-032853-PM.png Current regulations do not provide for a stock exchange to self-list, so Sebi approval would be required | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-20T09:59:22.228Z NSE IPO: Exchange may allow its shares to trade on its own platform NSE, SEBI, IPO https://www.fact.net.in/nation/digital-arrest-scam-retired-tax-officer-loses-rs-51-lakh-to-fake-lucknow-cops https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/ageo1usu/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-20-2026-030904-PM.png The case shows how ‘digital arrest’ fraudsters use fake investigations and threats of legal action to target victims and steal their savings | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-20T09:39:38.734Z ‘Digital arrest’ scam: Retired tax officer loses Rs 51 lakh to fake Lucknow cops Digital arrest https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/man-stabbed-to-death-after-quarrel-in-delhi-two-held https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-21/5ruf0n0j/NKV-Stabbing.jpg The incident took place around 12.40 am on the road between 11 Block and 15 Block in Kalyanpuri | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-20T09:31:15.348Z Man stabbed to death after quarrel in Delhi, two held Delhi, Delhi man stabbed https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/tech/google-brings-ai-powered-neet-jee-prep-tools-free-subscription-for-college-students https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/e97arymz/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-20-2026-022958-PM.png Eligible Indian college students can access Google AI Plus free for 12 months | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-20T09:00:33.893Z Google brings AI-powered NEET, JEE prep tools, free subscription for college students Google , NEET, JEE https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/kolkata-hotel-fire-leaseholder-arrested-two-others-detained https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/81nwsc15/PTI08192026000004A.jpg Charred portion of the exterior of a building after a fire broke out at a hotel on Mirza Galib Street, in Kolkata, early Wednesday | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-20T08:52:27.207Z Kolkata hotel fire: Leaseholder arrested, two others detained Kolkata hotel fire https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/jadavpur-university-clash-abvp-left-student-groups-trade-blame-over-outsiders https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-03-27/2ybxqfio/1000067463.jpg ABVP and Left student groups traded allegations after a late-night confrontation at Jadavpur University left several students injured | File image fact-net en 2026-08-20T08:51:00.582Z Jadavpur University clash: ABVP, Left student groups trade blame over outsiders Jadavpur University, JU, ABVP https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/vande-bharat-hits-nearly-100-kmph-on-worlds-highest-railway-bridge-in-jk-watch https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/yjt9zm1p/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-20-2026-021423-PM.png The 111-km Katra-Banihal section includes the Chenab bridge, Anji Khad bridge and 33 tunnels through challenging Himalayan terrain | X/ANI fact-net en 2026-08-20T08:44:54.809Z Vande Bharat hits nearly 100 kmph on world’s highest railway bridge in J&K | WATCH Vande Bharat, Chenab Railway Bridge, Jammu and Kashmir, J&K https://www.fact.net.in/nation/former-congress-mp-sajjan-kumar-serving-life-term-in-1984-anti-sikh-riots-case-dies-at-80 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/vfdotnrt/PTI08202026000159B.jpg The former Congress MP was taken from Tihar jail to Safdarjung Hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-20T08:37:53.305Z Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, serving life term in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, dies at 80 Sajjan Kumar, 1984 anti-Sikh riots, Congress https://www.fact.net.in/nation/vande-mataram-row-amit-shah-accuses-congress-of-extreme-appeasement https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-05/bwg6mv80/PTI05_19_2024_000135A.jpg The BJP-Congress clash over Vande Mataram intensified after Congress decided to follow its 1937 resolution on the national song | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-20T08:13:54.748Z 'Vande Mataram' row: Amit Shah accuses Congress of ‘extreme appeasement’ Amit Shah , Congress , Vande Mataram https://www.fact.net.in/states/bihar/make-a-bihar-government-scheme-video-get-rs-10000-for-every-1-lakh-views https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/h35meab9/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-20-2026-013003-PM.png Bihar’s new rules offer creators Rs 10,000 for every one lakh verified views achieved 30 days after publishing eligible videos | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-20T08:00:30.714Z Make a Bihar government scheme video, get Rs 10,000 for every 1 lakh views Bihar government , Bihar https://www.fact.net.in/nation/amit-shah-led-southern-zonal-council-meet-takes-up-delimitation-cauvery-issues https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/6ugi1kzj/PTI08202026000056A.jpg Union Home minister Amit Shah, centre, with Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay and Andhra CM N Chandrababu Naidu during the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council at Mahabalipuram, on Thursday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-20T07:50:55.591Z Amit Shah-led Southern Zonal Council meet takes up delimitation, Cauvery issues Amit Shah, Southern Zonal Council meeting, Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar, C Joseph Vijay, Vijay, Mekedatu dam row, V D Satheesan https://www.fact.net.in/legal/every-citizen-responsible-for-cleanliness-not-just-sanitation-workers-supreme-court https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/756co7h1/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-20-2026-011358-PM.png The court warned that India’s waste problem cannot be addressed by sanitation workers alone and called for wider citizen participation | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-20T07:44:26.468Z ‘Every citizen’ responsible for cleanliness, not just sanitation workers: Supreme Court cleanliness, Supreme Court https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-rules-1978-industry-definition-wont-guide-2020-labour-code https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-18/959e1258/1000053983.jpg The Supreme Court said the 1978 ‘industry’ principles will apply prospectively only to pending cases under the old Industrial Disputes Act fact-net en 2026-08-20T07:37:49.848Z Supreme Court rules 1978 ‘industry’ definition won’t guide 2020 labour code Legal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/sugar-prices-hit-record-high-centre-caps-bulk-buyers-stocks-at-15-days-from-september https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/96q1but2/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-20-2026-123607-PM.png The restriction will apply from September 1 to November 30 | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-20T07:06:37.495Z Sugar prices hit record high: Centre caps bulk buyers’ stocks at 15 days from September Sugar prices, sugar, Centre https://www.fact.net.in/legal/tarun-tejpal-challenges-bombay-hc-conviction-in-2013-rape-case-in-supreme-court https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/cukxlqut/Screenshot-2026-08-06-165607.png Tarun Tejpal’s case has reached the Supreme Court after the Bombay High Court set aside his acquittal and imposed a 10-year sentence | File image fact-net en 2026-08-20T07:00:37.458Z Tarun Tejpal challenges Bombay HC conviction in 2013 rape case in Supreme Court Tarun Tejpal, 2013 rape case, Supreme Court https://www.fact.net.in/nation/there-is-confusion-rijiju-on-india-china-boundary-dispute-in-arunachal https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-08-06/6ff4he8i/PTI08052025000257B.jpg Rijiju said border residents’ concerns should be taken seriously but warned against spreading claims of a 60-km Chinese intrusion | File image fact-net en 2026-08-20T06:18:46.462Z ‘There is confusion’: Rijiju on India-China boundary dispute in Arunachal Arunachal border , China, Kiren Rijiju https://www.fact.net.in/world/russia-ukraine-swap-103-prisoners-each-another-exchange-likely-this-month https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/xzo3t2i3/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-20-2026-113356-AM.png Russia and Ukraine continue prisoner exchanges despite unresolved peace efforts, with another swap reportedly expected soon | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-20T06:05:31.101Z Russia, Ukraine swap 103 prisoners each, another exchange likely this month Russia Ukraine war, Russia Ukraine prisoner swap, Ukraine prisoners of war https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/from-bengal-to-tamil-nadu-railways-gets-nod-for-410-km-new-tracks https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/bzqcvgyu/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-20-2026-112552-AM.png West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu will be covered by the four projects | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-20T05:56:25.313Z From Bengal to Tamil Nadu: Railways gets nod for 410 km new tracks Railways , Indian Railways , West Bengal, Odisha https://www.fact.net.in/world/russian-missile-barrage-kills-at-least-6-in-kyiv-injures-33 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/yqt4l1eh/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-20-2026-105009-AM.png The latest Russian barrage damaged residential buildings and other facilities across three Kyiv districts, leaving at least six dead | Representational image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-08-20T05:21:34.631Z Russian missile barrage across Ukraine's capital kills at least 12, wounds 33 Russia, Kyiv, Kyiv missile attack, Russia Ukraine war https://www.fact.net.in/nation/ncert-reconstitutes-class-11-12-political-science-textbook-panel-with-4-rss-abvp-linked-members https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/08x3jn2o/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-20-2026-104129-AM.png NCERT’s reconstituted textbook team includes academics from leading institutions and four members with documented Sangh ecosystem links | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-20T05:12:08.083Z NCERT reconstitutes Class 11, 12 political science textbook panel with 4 RSS, ABVP-linked members NCERT , RSS, ABVP, political science textbooks, NCERT textbook panel https://www.fact.net.in/legal/neet-paper-leak-case-supreme-court-seeks-clarity-on-nilekani-panels-role https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/dc22336f-6bed-4f78-a943-27f40e1791ac/STOCK_PTI11_1_2018_1300__1_.jpg The Supreme Court has sought details on the implementation of recommendations aimed at making India’s examination system more secure fact-net en 2026-08-20T05:02:01.210Z NEET paper leak case: Supreme Court seeks clarity on Nilekani panel’s role NEET paper leak, Supreme Court , NEET UG https://www.fact.net.in/world/prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-to-return-to-britain-after-six-years-in-us https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-04-11/rxx8fzsn/SEI265023061.jpg After years in the US, Harry and Meghan are preparing to return to Britain, with security and their children’s schooling among key issues | File image fact-net en 2026-08-20T04:38:12.282Z Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to return to Britain after six years in US Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, British royal family, Harry Meghan return UK https://www.fact.net.in/business/rupee-rises-17-paise-to-9556-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-29/ehepg9kj/Capture-268-1.jpg On Wednesday, the rupee stayed almost flat, ending just 1 paisa higher at 95.73 against the US dollar| Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-20T04:29:35.937Z Rupee rises 17 paise to 95.56 against US dollar in early trade Rupee , US dollar , stock market https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-unleashes-economic-d-day-on-iran-threatens-countries-aiding-tehran https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-04-21/4kagkbai/AP04172026000001A.jpg As the US-Iran conflict continues, Trump has announced sweeping economic measures targeting Iran and warned its international supporters | File image fact-net en 2026-08-20T04:23:11.873Z Trump unleashes ‘economic D-Day’ on Iran, threatens countries aiding Tehran Trump , Iran, Tehran, US Iran tensions, US Iran conflict https://www.fact.net.in/nation/barricades-bollards-removed-outside-pakistan-high-commission-in-delhi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/ysxxb2dm/Screenshot-2026-08-20-094045.png The removal of safety structures outside Pakistan’s mission comes amid a fresh diplomatic exchange involving the US and Pakistan over Kashmir | X/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-20T04:14:29.507Z Barricades, bollards removed outside Pakistan High Commission in Delhi Pakistan High Commission in Delhi, Pakistan High Commission https://www.fact.net.in/world/us-debt-hits-40-trillion-milestone-as-borrowing-surges-under-trump-biden https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-11-09/ccteji2m/thbfgcdx.jpg America’s federal debt tops $40 trillion for the first time, with the burden rising sharply since Trump first took office in 2017 | File image fact-net en 2026-08-20T04:01:15.544Z US debt hits $40 trillion milestone as borrowing surges under Trump, Biden US debt, US national debt, US economy, $40 trillion US debt https://www.fact.net.in/world/yeah-i-will-be-trump-confirms-plan-to-meet-north-korean-leader-kim-jong-un-this-year https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/0xpk83wk/AP08192026000674A.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-19T20:08:25.367Z 'Yeah, I will be': Trump confirms plan to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this year Trump Kim summit, Trump North Korea, Kim Jong Un, US North Korea talks https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/gastronomy/can-you-eat-rice-for-dinner-and-still-lose-weight https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/zjpa4l3t/pille-r-priske-xmuIgjuQG0M-unsplash.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-19T20:00:51.518Z Can you eat rice for dinner and still lose weight? rice dinner, weight loss, rice at night https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/kia-confirms-sonet-carens-clavis-hybrids-for-india-by-2029-new-locally-developed-ev-also-planned https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/hlsuav3l/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-20-2026-012216-AM.png fact-net en 2026-08-19T19:53:23.357Z Kia confirms Sonet, Carens Clavis hybrids for India by 2029; new locally developed EV also planned Kia hybrids India, Sonet hybrid, Seltos hybrid, Kia strong hybrid https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/east-bengal-edge-sc-delhi-5-3-on-penalties-to-storm-into-durand-cup-final https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/2z49zns9/PTI08192026000712B.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-19T19:48:11.997Z East Bengal edge SC Delhi 5-3 on penalties to storm into Durand Cup final East Bengal, Durand Cup, penalty shootout, Prabhsukhan Gill https://www.fact.net.in/business/govt-tightens-sim-rules-telcos-told-to-block-new-connections-beyond-prescribed-limit-from-august-24 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/kgk7j99p/ANI-20260819141447.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-19T19:34:09.791Z Govt tightens SIM rules; telcos told to block new connections beyond prescribed limit from August 24 SIM limit, mobile connections, photo verification, DoT rules https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/kim-kardashian-lewis-hamilton-share-loved-up-pictures-from-tropical-beach-getaway https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/hvthayzx/Kim-a0693634d83c40d4a7b751dab8e9dee0.jpg https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/zrr3vutu/ANI-20260819033535.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-19T19:30:27.286Z Kim Kardashian, Lewis Hamilton share loved-up pictures from tropical beach getaway Kim Kardashian, Lewis Hamilton, Kim Lewis https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/former-national-level-wrestler-arrested-after-three-year-manhunt-in-alleged-opium-smuggling-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/yidkr7bb/ANI-20260819170529.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-19T19:23:12.312Z Former national-level wrestler arrested after three-year manhunt in alleged opium smuggling case opium smuggling, NDPS case, drug trafficking https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/amit-shah-to-visit-siliguri-on-august-21-22-border-security-review-ssb-projects-on-agenda https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/7qcp69x6/ANI-20260819114642.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-19T19:22:50.256Z Amit Shah to visit Siliguri on August 21-22; border security review, SSB projects on agenda Amit Shah Siliguri, border security, SSB projects, border management, illegal infiltration https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/cbi-arrests-assistant-dgft-in-haryana-for-allegedly-accepting-rs-30000-bribe https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-09-18/bfj9kgro/CBIPTI.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-19T19:17:22.223Z CBI arrests Assistant DGFT in Haryana for allegedly accepting Rs 30,000 bribe CBI arrest, Assistant DGFT https://www.fact.net.in/world/eu-chief-ursula-von-der-leyen-backs-icc-after-us-sanctions-says-judges-must-act-independently https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/mu6od7z8/ANI-20260819131833.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-19T19:16:47.044Z EU chief Ursula von der Leyen backs ICC after US sanctions; says judges must act independently International Criminal Court, ICC sanctions, Ursula von der Leyen https://www.fact.net.in/world/pakistan-summons-us-diplomat-after-sergio-gor-calls-jk-important-part-of-india https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/36frbc56/PTI08182026000221A.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-19T19:13:15.912Z Pakistan summons US diplomat after Sergio Gor calls J&K ‘important part of India’ World https://www.fact.net.in/nation/cjp-says-legal-cockroaches-to-protest-against-bci-chairman-manan-mishra-over-nalsar-row https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-15/dtts6uhn/newindianexpress2026-08-158ig8w417Manan-Kumar-Mishra.avif fact-net en 2026-08-19T19:09:50.048Z CJP says ‘legal cockroaches’ to protest against BCI chairman Manan Mishra over NALSAR row BCI controversy, NALSAR row, CJP protest https://www.fact.net.in/states/telangana/class-10-student-allegedly-stabs-school-principal-27-times-after-she-recognises-him-during-theft https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/24ola306/HQFf5qDbIAAV2rK.jfif fact-net en 2026-08-19T19:08:54.397Z Class 10 student allegedly stabs school principal 27 times after she recognises him during theft school principal murder, Class 10 student, Nalgonda murder, juvenile crime https://www.fact.net.in/states/bihar/35-bihar-students-hospitalised-after-detergent-allegedly-served-as-salt-in-mid-day-meal https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/zfao03mt/PTI08-19-2026-000384B-0178715506565717871550801173aefceb0-8a14-4de6-b731-37d219cb405e.webp fact-net en 2026-08-19T19:07:52.644Z 35 Bihar students hospitalised after detergent allegedly served as salt in mid-day meal Bihar mid-day meal, school food poisoning, Nalanda school, detergent in food https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-acquits-two-gujarat-govt-employees-in-rs-20-bribery-case-after-30-year-legal-battle https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/f3kt8wg0/dh6iidjors-20-government-office625x30019August26.avif fact-net en 2026-08-19T19:07:07.820Z Supreme Court acquits two Gujarat govt employees in Rs 20 bribery case after 30-year legal battle Supreme Court, Rs 20 bribery, 30-year battle, corruption case https://www.fact.net.in/states/manipur/schools-colleges-closed-across-manipur-from-today-as-nrc-before-census-stir-intensifies https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/064ct4r8/All-educational-institutions-in-Manipur-will-remai1787159756267.webp The order covers schools, colleges, higher educational institutions and universities across government, aided and unaided sectors fact-net en 2026-08-19T19:06:20.555Z Schools, colleges closed across Manipur from today as NRC-before-Census stir intensifies Manipur schools, school closure, Manipur NRC, Manipur shutdown https://www.fact.net.in/states/kerala/ed-claims-vijayans-daughter-had-funds-beyond-known-income-cites-handwritten-notes-dubai-transfers https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/jmvhhghw/PTI06252026000519B-1.jpg Veena T, daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, leaves after she was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for over 10 hours in a money laundering case fact-net en 2026-08-19T15:28:53.125Z ED claims Vijayan’s daughter had funds beyond known income; cites handwritten notes, Dubai transfers Veena Vijayan, Cochin Minerals, money laundering, Enforcement Directorate https://www.fact.net.in/legal/imposed-12-month-moratorium-on-animal-imports-vantara-tells-supreme-court https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-08-26/tref7mq8/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-26-at-10.49.16.jpeg fact-net en 2026-08-19T15:23:26.982Z 'Imposed 12-month moratorium on animal imports', Vantara tells Supreme Court Vantara, animal imports, 12-month moratorium, Supreme Court https://www.fact.net.in/nation/jharkhand-bjp-leaders-meet-amit-shah-discuss-state-development-and-political-situation https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/0xp43zjo/ANI-20260819141810.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-19T15:14:49.107Z Jharkhand BJP leaders meet Amit Shah, discuss state development and political situation Jharkhand politics, Amit Shah, Jharkhand BJP, JPSC exams, JSSC recruitment https://www.fact.net.in/nation/will-boost-connectivity-tourism-pm-modi-hails-cabinets-decisions-on-railway-highway-projects https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-12/uw2idrmn/Screenshot-2026-08-12-110501.png fact-net en 2026-08-19T15:14:11.674Z 'Will boost connectivity, tourism': PM Modi hails Cabinet's decisions on railway, highway projects railway projects, connectivity boost, PM Modi, Indian Railways, highway project https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/no-one-to-take-him-family-says-delhi-cng-pump-worker-lay-bleeding-for-30-mins-after-blast https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/r4f5q2lz/PTI08192026000474B.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-19T15:13:17.011Z ‘No one to take him’: Family says Delhi CNG pump worker ‘lay bleeding' for 30 mins after blast Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttarakhand/mayor-aarti-bhandari-10-councillors-join-bjp-ahead-of-uttarakhand-assembly-polls https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/z1l7xjmy/whatsapp-image-2026-08-19-at-1314421787126361.jpeg fact-net en 2026-08-19T15:10:46.748Z Mayor Aarti Bhandari, 10 councillors join BJP ahead of Uttarakhand Assembly polls Aarti Bhandari, Srinagar Mayor, Uttarakhand BJP, municipal politics https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/tamil-nadu-cm-vijay-warns-dmk-over-corruption-charges-says-files-will-be-revealed-at-right-time https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-28/5gqhsvju/PTI05282026000065A-1.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-19T15:08:56.738Z CM Vijay warns DMK over corruption charges; says files will be revealed at ‘right time’ Tamil Nadu politics, Vijay CM, DMK corruption, TVK government https://www.fact.net.in/business/nse-targets-mid-september-launch-for-long-awaited-ipo-listing-by-month-end https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-31/vwicaxq7/ANI-20260731052408.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-19T15:06:58.793Z NSE targets mid-September launch for long-awaited IPO, listing by month-end NSE IPO, NSE listing, India stock exchange https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-rolls-out-56-women-only-e-bus-services-across-28-routes-adds-200-electric-buses https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/mx5zh66g/ANI-20260819140132.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-19T15:06:23.896Z Delhi rolls out 56 women-only e-bus services across 28 routes, adds 200 electric buses Delhi e-bus, women-only buses, women safety, Delhi buses https://www.fact.net.in/legal/sc-seeks-centres-affidavit-on-nta-reforms-calls-for-permanent-exam-security-framework https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/1fvuhgib/GM06vEhXEAAjubq.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-19T15:03:55.087Z SC seeks Centre’s affidavit on NTA reforms, calls for permanent exam security framework NTA reforms, Supreme Court, NEET leak, exam security, NTA overhaul https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/do-not-need-certificate-of-honesty-from-anyone-punjab-cm-on-eds-letter-to-state-dgp https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-07/piajngix/Punjab%20CM%20Mann.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-19T13:32:21.001Z 'Do not need certificate of honesty from anyone': CM Mann on ED's letter to state DGP Bhagwant Mann, Punjab CM, ED letter https://www.fact.net.in/world/pakistan-govt-moves-supreme-court-against-order-to-shift-imran-khan-to-private-hospital https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/584j40mf/STOCKPTI51520230328.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-19T13:27:32.333Z Pakistan govt moves Supreme Court against order to shift Imran Khan to private hospital Imran Khan, Pakistan Supreme, Shifa Hospital https://www.fact.net.in/business/rbi-governor-flags-inflation-risks-says-greater-clarity-is-needed-before-policy-rate-recalibration https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-12-09/dhht6azu/vjvmb.png Malhotra said inflation expectations had moved somewhat higher but remained contained fact-net en 2026-08-19T13:19:49.405Z RBI Governor flags inflation risks; says greater clarity is needed before policy rate recalibration RBI monetary policy, inflation risks, policy rate, RBI Governor, MPC minutes https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/from-survival-to-supremacy-indias-600-test-transformation https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/9n0bv0wa/ANI-20260819093038.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-19T13:16:05.654Z From survival to supremacy, India’s 600-Test transformation India Test cricket, 600th Test, Shubman Gill, CK Nayudu, Indian cricket history https://www.fact.net.in/sports/fih-mens-hockey-wc-india-enter-pakistan-clash-enjoying-a-10-year-unbeaten-run-against-arch-rivals https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/sjsl85kh/AP08192026000619A.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-19T13:16:01.969Z FIH Men's Hockey WC: India knocks out Pakistan 5-3 in eight-goal thriller India vs Pakistan, FIH Hockey World Cup, India hockey, Pakistan hockey https://www.fact.net.in/sports/nick-kyrgios-provisionally-suspended-after-testing-positive-for-cocaine https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/xsq8f7gi/51982752org2.82906115.jpg.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-19T13:15:57.966Z Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine Nick Kyrgios, cocaine test, provisional suspension, tennis doping, ITIA case https://www.fact.net.in/sports/satwik-chirag-get-a-walkover-enter-bwf-world-championships-pre-quarterfinals https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/xanhkgol/ANI-20260819070551.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-19T13:15:55.281Z Satwik-Chirag get a walkover, enter BWF World Championships pre-quarterfinals Satwik Chirag, BWF Worlds, World Championships https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/cng-cylinder-explosion-at-fuel-pump-in-delhi-kills-three-several-injured https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/ipqho4ql/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-062303-PM.png Authorities have not yet determined what caused the truck's CNG cylinder to rupture during the filling operation fact-net en 2026-08-19T12:53:42.290Z CNG cylinder explosion at fuel pump in Delhi kills three, several injured CNG explosion, Delhi blast, cylinder blast, CNG station https://www.fact.net.in/legal/neet-ug-row-delhi-high-court-refuses-plea-seeking-ntas-abolition https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/d9db2c22-4ae3-4ee2-9eb2-54cbfb9c3243/STOCK_PTI9_12_2022_1005%20(3).jpg The court declined to hear the plea in its present form, while petitioners sought permission to file separate cases over NEET UG and exam reforms | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-19T11:58:05.707Z NEET UG row: Delhi High Court refuses plea seeking NTA's abolition NEET UG, NEET UG 2026, Delhi High Court, National Testing Agency https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/delhi-igi-airport-enters-worlds-top-15-busiest-airports-beats-seoul-and-paris https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/ld35yduf/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-052351-PM.png Delhi IGI Airport handled 78,148,081 passengers in 2025 | X/@DelhiAirport fact-net en 2026-08-19T11:54:30.670Z Delhi IGI airport enters world’s top 15 busiest airports, beats Seoul and Paris Delhi IGI airport, Indira Gandhi International Airport, Airports Council International https://www.fact.net.in/business/sensex-nifty-tumble-again-as-us-iran-tensions-push-crude-higher https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08/c614c1e6-b0b8-4304-9eaf-046c6e3efe2e/STOCK_PTI3_19_2020_0028.jpg Sensex declined for the fourth straight session and Nifty for the seventh as global cues and higher oil prices pressured equities | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-19T11:31:41.463Z Sensex, Nifty tumble again as US-Iran tensions push crude higher Sensex, Nifty, stock market https://www.fact.net.in/legal/arrest-warrant-against-tmc-mp-mahua-moitra-for-not-honouring-court-summons-in-hate-speech-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-02-13/1d1hczte/PTI07312024000097B.jpg The Judge had on Tuesday directed the TMC MP to appear before the court the next day, but noted that she was not present | File image fact-net en 2026-08-19T11:27:38.498Z Arrest warrant against TMC MP Mahua Moitra for not honouring court summons in hate speech case TMC MP Mahua Moitra, Mahua Moitra, TMC https://www.fact.net.in/legal/delhi-court-denies-bail-to-man-accused-of-rs-104-crore-impersonation-fraud https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/shckj5p0/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-045356-PM.png An unidentified person impersonated Sidharath Jain, managing director of INOX Air Products, by using his profile picture from a different mobile number | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-19T11:25:12.485Z Delhi court denies bail to man accused of Rs 10.4 crore impersonation fraud Delhi court , impersonation , fraud https://www.fact.net.in/legal/why-not-women-sc-slams-coast-guard-over-permanent-commission-denial https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/54b72442-f9a3-4b75-8f87-0152572fbd5d/GP7j_cna0AAdt3q.jpg The Supreme Court has given the Coast Guard two weeks to decide on permanent commission for officer Priyanka Tyagi | File image fact-net en 2026-08-19T11:19:44.183Z ‘Why not women?’ SC slams Coast Guard over permanent commission denial Supreme Court, Coast Guard https://www.fact.net.in/business/young-workers-drive-indias-formal-jobs-as-79-of-new-uans-come-from-18-30-age-group https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/sk5i3msv/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-044458-PM.png A Quess report highlights the growing role of young workers, apprenticeships and smaller cities in India's organised workforce | Representational image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-08-19T11:15:39.640Z Young workers drive India's formal jobs as 79% of new UANs come from 18-30 age group formal employment India, UAN, EPFO subscribers, EPFO https://www.fact.net.in/states/jammu-and-kashmir/us-envoy-sergio-gor-calls-jk-important-part-of-india-signals-travel-advisory-review https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/v5f06g9f/PTI08192026000280A.jpg US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor speaks to the media as he arrives at the residence of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, in Srinagar, on Wednesday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-19T10:53:22.364Z US envoy Sergio Gor calls J&K ‘important part of India’, signals travel advisory review US envoy Sergio Gor, Jammu and Kashmir, Operation Sindoor, Pahalgam terror attack, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Omar Abdullah, Donald Trump https://www.fact.net.in/legal/cji-kant-like-fatherly-figure-scba-chief-pradeep-rai-after-election-win https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-03-01/ka916zmz/PTI02282026000429B.jpg File image fact-net en 2026-08-19T10:17:02.000Z ‘CJI Kant like fatherly figure’: SCBA chief Pradeep Rai after election win Pradeep Rai , Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, CJI Kant https://www.fact.net.in/legal/can-life-imprisonment-run-consecutively-with-other-sentences-supreme-court-clarifies https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-22/i1o8zhkm/STOCK_PTI11_1_2018_1300%20(2).jpg The Supreme Court also faulted the High Court for enhancing a convict’s sentence on its own | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-19T10:12:01.336Z Can life imprisonment run consecutively with other sentences? Supreme Court clarifies Supreme Court, life imprisonment https://www.fact.net.in/legal/scba-election-result-pradeep-rai-wins-presidents-post-with-822-votes https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/6lv7nlbv/HQBfBtYa4AAwY1p.png Pradeep Rai has won the SCBA presidential election, while Rahul Kaushik and Pragya Baghel were elected VP and secretary | File image/X/@PandeyJaideep fact-net en 2026-08-19T09:22:58.633Z SCBA election result: Pradeep Rai wins president’s post with 822 votes Pradeep Rai, Supreme Court Bar Association, Supreme Court Bar Association president https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/this-is-politics-satyendar-jain-arrested-in-djb-tender-case-links-action-to-punjab-polls https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/j49tb9im/PTI08192026000075A.jpg AAP leader Satyendar Jain, centre, being produced before the court after an arrest by the Anti-Corruption Branch, in New Delhi, on Wednesday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-19T09:14:45.928Z 'This is politics': Satyendar Jain arrested in DJB tender case, links action to Punjab polls Satyendar Jain, Punjab Assembly polls, Delhi Jal Board https://www.fact.net.in/business/new-rbi-loan-rules-what-changes-for-home-and-personal-loan-borrowers https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-04-24/86jlyqqu/RBI.jpg From faster rate resets to existing loan migration, here's what RBI's proposed framework could mean for borrowers fact-net en 2026-08-19T09:08:53.417Z New RBI loan rules: What changes for home and personal loan borrowers? RBI, home loan, personal loan https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/sunita-ahuja-withdraws-divorce-case-govindas-manager-says-family-matters https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-15/4qufnz5o/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-15-2026-075120-PM.png Sunita Ahuja's divorce case against Govinda has been withdrawn, with the actor's manager reacting to the couple's long-running marital controversy | File image fact-net en 2026-08-19T08:58:32.406Z Sunita Ahuja withdraws divorce case, Govinda's manager says 'family matters' Sunita Ahuja, Govinda https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/tamil-nadu-government-takes-u-turn-withdraws-order-restricting-students-from-protests https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-28/5gqhsvju/PTI05282026000065A-1.jpg Tamil Nadu's Higher Education department withdrew its student protest directive after it triggered a debate over students' right to protest | Representational image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-19T08:46:19.322Z Tamil Nadu government takes U-turn, withdraws order restricting students from protests Tamil Nadu government , Tamil Nadu, CM Vijay, Vijay https://www.fact.net.in/nation/i-need-to-pay-my-rent-shehzad-poonawalla-on-quitting-bjp https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-01-17/aayyam0d/1000050395.jpg Shehzad Poonawalla has opened up about his resignation, saying he needs to pay his rent and does not come from a political legacy | File image fact-net en 2026-08-19T08:39:13.709Z 'I need to pay my rent': Shehzad Poonawalla on quitting BJP Shehzad Poonawalla https://www.fact.net.in/nation/trump-tariffs-failed-to-dent-indias-us-export-share-heres-what-data-shows https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/8njfj5jc/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-012722-PM.png The US accounts for about 20% of India's exports in the 12 months through July | Representational image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-08-19T08:32:14.498Z Trump tariffs failed to dent India's US export share? Here's what data shows Trump tariffs, India US, India, USA, US, Donald Trump, India US exports, Trump tariffs India https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/after-operation-safed-sagars-global-success-netflix-announces-mig-21-documentary https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/0os40xwc/Screenshot-2026-08-19-132036.png The new documentary follows 'Operation Safed Sagar's' focus on the MiG-21 and will premiere on Netflix on August 26 | X/@NetflixIndia fact-net en 2026-08-19T07:51:45.700Z After 'Operation Safed Sagar's' global success, Netflix announces MiG-21 documentary Operation Safed Sagar, Netflix, The Last Salute https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/exciting-unexpected-beautiful-robert-downey-jr-picks-doctor-doom-over-iron-man-in-mcu-return https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/irl9g61w/Screenshot-2026-08-19-131000.png Robert Downey Jr picks Marvel villain Doctor Doom over iconic Iron Man role fact-net en 2026-08-19T07:40:52.735Z 'Exciting, unexpected & beautiful': Robert Downey Jr picks Doctor Doom over Iron Man in MCU return Robert Downey Jr, Iron Man, Doctor Doom, MCU villain, Avengers: Doomsday https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/prabhas-spirit-to-clash-with-salman-khans-svc63-on-eid-2027 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/aazgdn3x/Untitled-design-2.png Spirit release date unchanged amid Salman Khan clash rumours | X/@TheSpiritMovie fact-net en 2026-08-19T07:30:32.550Z Prabhas' 'Spirit' to clash with Salman Khan's 'SVC63' on Eid 2027 Prabhas, Spirit, Salman Khan, SVC63, Eid 2027 https://www.fact.net.in/states/jharkhand/how-many-jpsc-jssc-exams-have-been-cancelled-in-jharkhand-full-list https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/fz7bg1c9/PTI08042026000566A.jpg Job aspirants and students gather during a march to protest against the state government over alleged paper leaks and irregularities in JPSC and JSSC examinations, in Ranchi | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-19T07:23:03.890Z How many JPSC, JSSC exams have been cancelled in Jharkhand? Full list JPSC, JSSC , JSSC exam, Jharkhand, Jharkhandprotest https://www.fact.net.in/nation/amazon-fined-1-lakh-for-selling-ordinary-sweets-as-ram-mandir-prasad https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/7fc5ac31-d824-4893-98af-898792548f92/GEhaxHcbIAAJBj2.jpg The CCPA said Amazon facilitated the sale of ordinary sweets marketed as Ram Mandir Prasad without authorisation from the Temple Trust | File image/X fact-net en 2026-08-19T07:11:14.035Z Amazon fined ₹1 lakh for selling ordinary sweets as ‘Ram Mandir Prasad’ Ram Mandir Prasad, Ram Mandir , Amazon https://www.fact.net.in/nation/foolproof-neet-exam-system-difficult-to-breach-centre-tells-supreme-court https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/fbaaadcf-aaed-4bc2-917f-6c5fdcdbb7bf/PTI07_02_2024_000224B.jpg From question selection to CCTV-monitored printing, the Centre detailed the safeguards it says make the NEET system difficult to breach | Representational image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-19T07:05:53.627Z ‘Foolproof’ NEET exam system difficult to breach, Centre tells Supreme Court NEET, NEET UG, NEET paper leak https://www.fact.net.in/world/pakistan-extends-airspace-ban-for-indian-aircraft-till-september-24 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/cr0jcmhd/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-115856-AM.png The ban has been extended monthly since last year, causing financial problems for airlines and extended travel time for passengers | Representational image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-08-19T06:30:29.245Z Pakistan extends airspace ban for Indian aircraft till September 24 Pakistan , Pakistan India, Pakistan airspace India https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-waterlogging-drops-57-but-21-repeat-hotspots-remain https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-08/qhpfpr2l/PTI08072026000405B2.jpg Waterlogging locations in Delhi have fallen sharply this year, but 21 hotspots continue to face recurring inundation during the monsoon | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-19T06:25:31.416Z Delhi waterlogging drops 57%, but 21 repeat hotspots remain Delhi waterlogging, Delhi, waterlogging https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/did-punjab-schools-skip-independence-day-celebrations-nhrc-seeks-report-from-govt https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/kabx08sx/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-115031-AM.png The Commission wants school-wise details on flag hoisting, the National Anthem and student participation | Representational image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-08-19T06:21:30.913Z Did Punjab schools skip Independence Day celebrations? NHRC seeks report from govt Independence Day, Punjab, Independence Day Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/business/piyush-goyal-leads-70-member-delegation-to-singapore-to-boost-trade-investment https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-10-24/cn5oagmt/PTI10182025000074A.jpg India is stepping up its trade and investment push with Singapore as Goyal leads a business delegation from August 19 to 21 | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-19T06:06:40.077Z Piyush Goyal leads 70-member delegation to Singapore to boost trade, investment Piyush Goyal Singapore, India Singapore trade, India Singapore relations, Piyush Goyal Singapore visit https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/tn-mlas-to-get-cars-rs-75k-monthly-allowance-5-fold-health-cover-hike-under-vijay-government https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-28/vz9chgiv/ANI-20260728081509.jpg Tamil Nadu MLAs are set to receive cars and fresh allowances, while the DMK has questioned the additional government expenditure | File image fact-net en 2026-08-19T06:01:56.926Z TN MLAs to get cars, Rs 75K monthly allowance, 5-fold health cover hike under Vijay government Tamil Nadu MLAs, Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu CM, Vijay government https://www.fact.net.in/world/canada-tariffs-delayed-as-trump-cites-last-minute-deal-with-ottawa https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-01-24/h9cchhiy/TrumpCarney19801.jpg Trump's 50% tariffs on Canada have been put on hold after a last-minute push for a deal between Washington and Ottawa | File image fact-net en 2026-08-19T05:20:51.477Z Canada tariffs delayed as Trump cites last-minute 'DEAL' with Ottawa Canada , Trump, Donald Trump , Trump Canada tariffs, Canada tariffs https://www.fact.net.in/nation/abhijeet-dipke-reacts-to-nda-offer-wasnt-i-anti-national-for-you https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/1drqzb7v/Screenshot-2026-08-19-103235.png Abhijeet Dipke is the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party and has been involved in student-led protests | File image/Instagram/Abhijeet Dipke https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/p9znytxf/Untitled-design-1.png fact-net en 2026-08-19T05:05:31.187Z Abhijeet Dipke reacts to NDA offer: 'Wasn't I anti-national for you?' Abhijeet Dipke, CJP, NDA, Cockroach Janta Party, Ramdas Athawale https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/ed-raids-sp-leader-azam-khan-linked-jauhar-trust-university-in-money-laundering-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/0dh9tvc5/Untitled-design.png The ED searched 10 premises linked to Azam Khan's Jauhar Trust and university in UP and Delhi over alleged diversion of government funds | File image/ANI fact-net en 2026-08-19T04:48:55.450Z ED raids SP leader Azam Khan-linked Jauhar Trust, university in money laundering case Azam Khan, Jauhar University, Azam Khan ED raid, Azam Khan latest news https://www.fact.net.in/world/iran-rejects-uae-attack-claim-as-baseless-after-trade-freeze https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/i9nkswa1/HQCgeI9bsAAJw1S.jpg Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei accused regional countries of making allegations that could undermine attempts to improve security and cooperation | File image/ANI fact-net en 2026-08-19T04:32:50.627Z Iran rejects UAE 'attack' claim as 'baseless' after trade freeze Iran, UAE, Iran UAE , Iran UAE tensions, UAE Iran relations, Iran UAE missile claims https://www.fact.net.in/world/uae-cuts-trade-ties-with-iran-after-two-ballistic-missiles-target-shipping https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/pb4zu5bn/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-095142-AM.png A missile incident in the Gulf has triggered a major UAE response, with Abu Dhabi halting trade and financial transactions with Iran | Representative image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-08-19T04:23:15.910Z UAE cuts trade ties with Iran after two ballistic missiles target shipping UAE, Iran, UAE Iran relations, UAE Iran trade, Iran missile incident https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/kolkata-hotel-fire-kills-9-including-4-year-old-child-80-rescued https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/oaog4d0h/PTI08192026000016B.jpg Civil Defence Quick Response Team, police personnel and other officials present at the site after a fire broke out at a dingy five-storey building on Mirza Galib Street, early Wednesday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-19T04:07:58.080Z Kolkata fire kills 9, including 4-year-old child; safety lapses under scanner Kolkata fire, Kolkata building fire, Kolkata hotel fire, Mirza Galib Street fire https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/364-lakh-students-shifted-from-private-to-government-schools-since-2022 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/cjgeau0f/Harjot-Singh-Bains-file-photo.webp fact-net en 2026-08-18T18:23:56.540Z '3.64 lakh students shifted from private to government schools since 2022' Punjab government schools, school infrastructure, Harjot Singh Bains https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/punjab-police-launches-final-round-of-gender-sensitisation-training-for-1453-personnel https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/2o3er5qy/ffddff.png fact-net en 2026-08-18T18:23:20.980Z Punjab Police launches final round of gender sensitisation training for 1,453 personnel gender sensitisation, Punjab Police https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/cjp-accuses-bengal-bjp-of-intimidation-demands-arrests-in-bankura-attack-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/mnt9px1r/PTI08182026000407A.jpg Asutosh Ranka alleged that the attack was linked to the victim’s son’s association with the organisation and his participation in its “School Thik Karo” campaign fact-net en 2026-08-18T18:19:01.602Z CJP accuses Bengal BJP of intimidation, demands arrests in Bankura attack case Bankura attack, CJP allegations, Bengal BJP, School Thik Karo, CJP protest https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-bjp-to-take-100-day-report-card-to-four-crore-voters-seeks-public-feedback https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-01-04/skvbmg9a/bjp-1024x576.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-18T18:16:44.054Z Bengal BJP to take 100-day report card to four crore voters, seeks public feedback Bengal BJP, 100-day report, voter outreach, Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal government https://www.fact.net.in/business/goldman-sachs-bnp-paribas-among-investors-buying-3-paytm-stake-for-rs-2949-crore https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/bcwemaq1/6a83d636a964e-paytm-shares-a-total-of-rs-2-94894-crore-worth-1-92-10-110-paytm-shares-changed-hands-in-a-block-a-184904918-16x9.avif fact-net en 2026-08-18T18:09:20.364Z Goldman Sachs, BNP Paribas among investors buying 3% Paytm stake for Rs 2,949 crore Paytm stake sale, One97 Communications, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs https://www.fact.net.in/business/rrb-loans-rise-103-to-rs-578-lakh-crore-in-fy26-agriculture-remains-biggest-beneficiary https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/rf5km7wn/kerala-gramin-bank-cheranallur-ernakulam-banks-w7RDx04Pl0.avif fact-net en 2026-08-18T18:05:51.358Z RRB loans rise 10.3% to Rs 5.78 lakh crore in FY26, agriculture remains biggest beneficiary Regional Rural Banks, RRB loans, rural credit, agriculture lending https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/nta-removes-600-experts-in-major-exam-overhaul-introduces-four-tier-question-paper-checks https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/zpm5ti2b/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-112931-PM.png The measures were reviewed on Tuesday following directions from Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi fact-net en 2026-08-18T18:00:34.153Z NTA removes 600 experts in major exam overhaul, introduces four-tier question paper checks NTA overhaul, exam reforms, question paper checks, exam security, NEET paper leak https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/vin-diesel-shares-big-update-on-fast-forever https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/aa86afph/DMShURuC-Vin-Diesel-The-Fate-Of-The-Furious-1-1200x800.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-18T17:53:49.641Z Vin Diesel shares big update on 'Fast Forever' Fast Forever, Fast Furious, Vin Diesel, final chapter, Dominic Toretto https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/books/sonia-gandhi-to-tell-six-decade-story-of-love-loss-and-politics-in-her-upcoming-memoir-belonging https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/h0g79ubq/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-111553-PM.png fact-net en 2026-08-18T17:49:34.783Z Sonia Gandhi to tell six-decade story of love, loss and politics in her upcoming memoir, ‘Belonging’ Sonia Gandhi memoir, Sonia Gandhi, political memoir, Rajiv Gandhi https://www.fact.net.in/nation/air-india-begins-voluntary-testing-programme-for-all-pilots-after-phuket-delhi-incident https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-10-28/629bwczs/Air-India.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-18T17:49:02.082Z Air India begins 'voluntary' testing programme for all pilots after Phuket-Delhi incident Air India pilots, psychoactive screening, Phuket Delhi flight https://www.fact.net.in/nation/kejriwal-calls-satyendar-jains-arrest-dictatorship-accuses-bjp-of-political-vendetta https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-10-19/bvjr74ys/PTI10192024000043B.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-18T17:35:02.185Z Kejriwal calls Satyendar Jain’s arrest ‘dictatorship’, accuses BJP of political vendetta Satyendar Jain arrest, AAP vs BJP, Arvind Kejriwal https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-women-to-get-lakshmi-yojana-letters-from-august-27-payments-from-september-1 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-10/je08v61l/PTI08062026000389B-1.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-18T17:29:54.918Z Delhi women to get Lakshmi Yojana letters from August 27, payments from September 1 Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/world/iran-fired-missiles-trigger-emergency-alert-in-uae-no-casualties-reported https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/cuicj7ek/vdbbsd.png fact-net en 2026-08-18T17:29:43.179Z Iran-fired missiles trigger emergency alert in UAE, no casualties reported UAE missile alert, UAE air defence, Iran missiles https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/satyendar-jain-arrested-in-delhi-jal-board-tender-case-five-others-held https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-08/e7z3771g/ANI-20251208144128.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-18T15:55:34.224Z Satyendar Jain arrested in Delhi Jal Board tender case, five others held Satyendar Jain, Delhi Jal Board, ACB arrest https://www.fact.net.in/legal/calcutta-hc-rejects-tmc-plea-ritabrata-banerjee-to-remain-leader-of-opposition-in-bengal https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-02-04/pc89p7ol/tjfjfk.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-18T15:52:45.622Z Ritabrata’s appointment as LoP ‘provisional decision’, to remain in post for 2 months: Calcutta HC Calcutta High Court, Ritabrata Banerjee https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/pm-cares-corpus-rises-to-rs-8452-crore-93-parked-in-fixed-deposits https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/81fsmn2i/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-081920-PM.png Since its establishment, PM CARES has been at the centre of a continuing debate over transparency and institutional oversight fact-net en 2026-08-18T14:50:12.255Z PM CARES corpus rises to Rs 8,452 crore, 93% parked in fixed deposits; FD interest matches donation PM CARES Fund, PM CARES corpus, fixed deposits, PM CARES transparency https://www.fact.net.in/sports/bwf-world-championships-2026-treesa-gayatri-advance-kavipriya-simran-bow-out-in-womens-doubles https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/rscnr7ff/ANI-20260818135253.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-18T14:48:14.477Z BWF World Championships 2026: Treesa-Gayatri advance, Kavipriya-Simran bow out in women's doubles BWF World Championships, Treesa Gayatri, women's doubles https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/tech/youtube-to-count-a-view-as-soon-as-playback-starts-from-august-24 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-11/ghbezspn/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-11-2026-063019-PM.png fact-net en 2026-08-18T14:16:35.965Z YouTube to count a view as soon as playback starts from August 24 YouTube views, view count, playback start, YouTube update https://www.fact.net.in/business/i-t-department-scans-394-entities-over-suspicious-foreign-remittances https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-10-29/87djhimx/Income-Tax-Dept.PNG fact-net en 2026-08-18T14:16:19.904Z I-T Department scans 394 entities over suspicious foreign remittances IncomeTax https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/at-92-gulzars-songs-still-define-indias-emotional-memory https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/e90dgiry/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-071219-PM.png fact-net en 2026-08-18T14:16:15.051Z At 92, Gulzar’s songs still define India’s emotional memory Gulzar, Hindi lyrics, Indian poet https://www.fact.net.in/nation/indias-election-system-credible-robust-mea-after-trumps-praise-of-voter-ids-in-india https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-03-19/jnc9vwug/1500x9001948008-randhir-jaiswal.webp fact-net en 2026-08-18T14:15:54.767Z 'India's election system credible, robust': MEA after Trump's praise of voter IDs in India voter ID, Trump India, India election system, MEA statement https://www.fact.net.in/states/manipur/manipur-to-send-mla-team-to-delhi-as-48-hour-bandh-intensifies-nrc-before-census-demand https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/jujgjqr6/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-063135-PM.png Spokesperson and MLA Sapam Ranjan Singh said the state remained committed to pursuing the NRC issue and would approach central leaders for guidance and intervention fact-net en 2026-08-18T13:26:30.050Z Manipur to send MLA team to Delhi as 48-hour bandh intensifies NRC-before-Census demand Manipur, NRC https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/ganga-expressway-stretch-sinks-in-unnao-after-rain-repair-work-begins https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/jepv9sco/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-063825-PM.png fact-net en 2026-08-18T13:26:25.120Z Ganga Expressway stretch sinks in Unnao after rain, repair work begins GangaExpressway, UttarPradesh https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-shares-ai-image-declaring-strait-of-hormuz-new-us-territory-amid-iran-tensions https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/924tx8zm/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-065139-PM.png fact-net en 2026-08-18T13:26:19.072Z Trump shares AI image declaring Strait of Hormuz ‘new US territory’ amid Iran tensions Trump, Hormuz https://www.fact.net.in/business/ongc-gets-us-nod-to-expand-venezuela-operations-eyes-control-of-oil-projects https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/20s3zfd6/ANI-20260817140050.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-18T13:26:14.986Z ONGC gets US nod to expand Venezuela operations, eyes control of oil projects ONGC https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/norways-whale-shaped-attraction-to-open-in-arctic-in-2027 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/jxfvysm9/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-060907-PM.png Norway’s new Arctic attraction The Whale will combine whale science, art and architecture with a prime whale-watching location | Representational image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-08-18T12:40:46.956Z Norway’s whale-shaped attraction to open in Arctic in 2027 Norway, Norway The Whale https://www.fact.net.in/nation/no-safe-harbour-centre-steps-up-pressure-on-meta-over-csam-content https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-20/ottxli0b/hfuj.png Government sources said India's approach is about legal compliance, not censorship, as talks with Meta continue on online harms | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-18T12:19:11.493Z 'No safe harbour': Centre steps up pressure on Meta over CSAM content Meta, CSAM content, Centre https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/tech/google-may-ditch-china-for-pixel-production-what-it-means-for-india https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/pjyv8mpy/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-052707-PM.png Google may move Pixel phones, earbuds and smartwatches out of China by 2027, with India and Vietnam emerging as key manufacturing hubs | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-18T11:57:45.911Z Google may ditch China for Pixel production — what it means for India Google , Google Pixel, Pixel manufacturing, Google India https://www.fact.net.in/states/bihar/ak-47-firing-row-bihar-transfers-siwan-sp-17-senior-ips-officers-reshuffled https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/qt60b5i0/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-052041-PM.png The state has told the Supreme Court that four AK-47 rounds were fired into the air after the constable was surrounded by protesters | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-18T11:51:08.615Z AK-47 firing row: Bihar transfers Siwan SP, 17 senior IPS officers reshuffled AK-47 firing, AK-47 firing Bihar, Bihar transfers Siwan SP, Bihar https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/gastronomy/no-onion-no-garlic-mcaloo-tikki-mcdonalds-shravan-menu-divides-the-internet https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/2qoy1y4w/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-043301-PM.png From unsalted fries to no onion-garlic McAloo Tikki, McDonald’s Shravan offerings have sparked a lively discussion online | Representational image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-08-18T11:43:48.125Z No onion, no garlic McAloo Tikki? McDonald's Shravan menu divides the internet McDonald's Shravan menu, McDonald's