https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/inspector-held-allegedly-with-over-3-kg-heroin-weapons-in-ferozepur https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-06-30/ao6m9e2j/1000069314.jpg Punjab Police inspector booked under NDPS, Arms Acts after heroin and weapons seized | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-26T11:53:08.956Z Inspector held allegedly with over 3 kg heroin, weapons in Ferozepur Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/world/more-people-got-energy-access-under-modi-than-in-human-history-australian-pm-albanese https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-28/3qcgn0ru/images-2026-05-28T141453.764.jpeg Australian PM Albanese highlighted India’s energy access and its widening import network while speaking about ties with Prime Minister Modi | File image fact-net en 2026-09-26T10:42:50.176Z 'More people got energy access under Modi than in human history': Australian PM Albanese World https://www.fact.net.in/sports/india-win-ninth-asian-games-mens-kabaddi-gold-after-40-34-victory-over-iran https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/95kg9c0b/AP09262026000236B.jpg India's Devank and Iran's Amirhossein Bastami compete during the men's kabaddi final at the Asian Games in Tokai City, Japan, on Saturday | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-26T10:29:07.726Z India win ninth Asian Games men’s kabaddi gold after 40-34 victory over Iran Sports https://www.fact.net.in/world/thailand-floods-worsen-as-bangkok-roads-flood-over-84000-affected-nationwide https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/83ge6yrm/AP09262026000083B.jpg The streets are flooded after heavy rain in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-26T10:08:10.704Z Thailand floods worsen as Bangkok roads flood, over 84,000 affected nationwide World https://www.fact.net.in/states/odisha/odisha-starts-evacuating-people-as-rivers-swell-due-to-heavy-rain-hirakud-dam-opens-16-gates https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/cyzztrpl/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-25-2026-095725-AM.png Flash floods have hit several Odisha districts, with 14,660 people affected in Balasore as rivers rise and evacuations continue | File image/X/ANI fact-net en 2026-09-26T10:02:44.093Z Odisha starts evacuating people as rivers swell due to heavy rain, Hirakud Dam opens 16 gates Odisha, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/maharashtra-government-declares-265-of-358-talukas-drought-affected-announces-relief-measures https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/34f0b7ed-75a9-4081-954c-de82525f2c29/PTI06_15_2024_000110B.jpg The Maharashtra government has activated Trigger-1 after a rainfall deficit, declaring 265 talukas drought-affected and ordering crop-loss assessments | Representational image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-26T09:47:19.447Z Maharashtra government declares 265 of 358 talukas drought-affected, announces relief measures Maharashtra, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/legal/delhi-court-adjourns-hearing-in-women-wrestlers-appeal-against-brij-bhushans-acquittal https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/4428d3c0-b19e-4dbd-8fb1-daa1242e3923/GK0T_n2XQAANQON.jpeg On August 3 this year, the magisterial court acquitted former BJP MP and former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh in a sexual harassment case | File image/X fact-net en 2026-09-26T09:44:25.067Z Delhi court adjourns hearing in women wrestlers' appeal against Brij Bhushan's acquittal Legal https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/this-is-jungle-raj-stones-eggs-allegedly-hurled-at-tmc-mla-kunal-ghoshs-car-in-hooghly https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/30s0q83y/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-26-2026-031159-PM.png Kunal Ghosh alleged his car was attacked with stones and eggs in Hooghly, with TMC blaming BJP and the BJP calling it a public response | X fact-net en 2026-09-26T09:42:38.098Z 'This is jungle raj': Stones, eggs allegedly hurled at TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh's car in Hooghly West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/world/nepal-floods-1453-dead-nearly-5300-still-missing-a-month-after-disaster https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/3aot56ei/PTI09052026000398B-1.jpg Nepal Police personnel conduct search and rescue operation following the devastating flash floods on August 26 | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-26T09:34:33.254Z Nepal floods: 1,453 dead, nearly 5,300 still missing a month after disaster World https://www.fact.net.in/nation/stones-pelted-at-mumbai-bound-duronto-express-between-borkhedi-sindi-stations-none-injured https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/vpmao5va/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-26-2026-023756-PM.png Three coaches of the Mumbai-bound Duronto Express were hit by stones on Friday night, though no injuries were reported | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-26T09:08:26.201Z Stones pelted at Mumbai-bound Duronto Express between Borkhedi, Sindi stations; none injured Nation https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/from-ayodhya-to-varanasi-faith-drives-nearly-48-of-indias-overnight-trips https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/xs63kc0k/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-26-2026-021513-PM.png Nearly half of India’s overnight domestic travel is linked to religion, with Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan among the major destinations | Representational image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-09-26T08:45:49.999Z From Ayodhya to Varanasi, faith drives nearly 48% of India's overnight trips Travel https://www.fact.net.in/legal/asian-games-delhi-high-court-refuses-to-direct-participation-of-jiu-jitsu-player https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/b3na5t7m/STOCKPTI91220220414-1.jpg fact-net en 2026-09-26T08:34:52.737Z Asian Games: Delhi High Court refuses to direct participation of Jiu-Jitsu player Legal https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/india-bloc-parties-likely-to-meet-on-september-30-over-ec-row-other-issues https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/jq5nog4g/PTI06082026000168B.jpg The proposed INDIA bloc meeting comes amid reports of differences within the Election Commission and Opposition demands over the SIR process | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-26T08:32:15.056Z INDIA bloc parties likely to meet on September 30 over EC row, other issues Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/states/nagaland/nagaland-liquor-tragedy-19-dead-after-drinking-suspected-spurious-liquor-sit-formed https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/25351c5y/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-26-2026-010921-PM.png Police formed an SIT, arrested 19 people and seized nearly 3,000 bottles of liquor | Representational image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-09-26T07:39:59.814Z Nagaland liquor tragedy: 19 dead after drinking suspected spurious liquor, SIT formed Nagaland, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/avengers-endgame-encore-new-ending-doomsday-footage-and-india-release-details https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/3aypkpc4/HSiSzmibsAApldd.jpg fact-net en 2026-09-26T07:32:44.582Z 'Avengers: Endgame Encore': New ending, 'Doomsday' footage and India release details Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/nazre-milengi-lekin-hatengi-nahin-vicky-kaushal-drops-love-war-first-look https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/qfuv35m9/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-26-2026-124817-PM.png Vicky Kaushal shared his ‘Love & War’ poster ahead of the film’s January 21, 2027 release, giving fans a glimpse of his rugged character fact-net en 2026-09-26T07:16:47.917Z 'Nazre milengi, lekin hatengi nahin': Vicky Kaushal drops 'Love & War' first look Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/heart-of-the-beast-review-a-bruised-brad-pitt-and-a-remarkable-dog-carry-the-film https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/27jsr1zv/HPDdN76b0AAEgCp.jpg 'Heart of the Beast' follows a retired soldier and his loyal dog through a dangerous Alaskan journey, blending survival thrills with a story of companionship | X/@heartofthebeast fact-net en 2026-09-26T07:11:04.361Z 'Heart of the Beast' review: A bruised Brad Pitt and a remarkable dog carry the film Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/himesh-reshammiya-returns-as-judge-for-indian-idol-legends-return https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/f97n4klp/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-26-2026-122923-PM.png The show will air on Sony Entertainment Television and stream on Sony LIV | X/@SonyTV fact-net en 2026-09-26T07:00:07.322Z Himesh Reshammiya returns as judge for 'Indian Idol: Legends Return' Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/speeding-car-crashes-into-auto-cycle-rickshaw-in-delhi-1-dead-1-injured https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/0yiu5ch2/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-26-2026-122406-PM.png An auto-rickshaw driver died after an allegedly speeding car hit his vehicle before crashing into a cycle rickshaw in southeast Delhi’s Sukhdev Vihar | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-26T06:54:37.588Z Speeding car crashes into auto, cycle rickshaw in Delhi; 1 dead, 1 injured Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/haryana-celebratory-firing-delhi-police-constable-dies-after-bullet-wound https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/ik57o5wl/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-26-2026-122124-PM.png Delhi Police constable Amarjeet died after a bullet struck his leg during alleged celebratory firing at a boy’s birth celebration in Hansi | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-26T06:51:57.207Z Haryana celebratory firing: Delhi Police constable dies after bullet wound Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/states/jharkhand/jharkhand-rain-havoc-rivers-cross-danger-marks-roads-waterlogged-schools-shut https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/0mpsu26m/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-26-2026-120653-PM.png Heavy rain has inundated low-lying areas in Jharkhand, stranded vehicles and forced several districts to suspend school classes on Saturday | X/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-26T06:37:24.728Z Jharkhand rain havoc: Rivers cross danger marks, roads waterlogged, schools shut Jharkhand, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttarakhand/former-uttarakhand-cm-harish-rawat-appears-before-ed-for-questioning-in-2016-recruitment-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-12/k9bhflar/Harish-Rawat-X On September 12, Rawat announced his decision to step down from all party posts | File image fact-net en 2026-09-26T06:30:34.729Z Former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat appears before ED for questioning in 2016 recruitment case Uttarakhand, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/bjp-moves-to-contain-rigged-polls-row-ramps-up-defence-of-election-commission https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-01-04/skvbmg9a/bjp-1024x576.jpg The BJP has intensified its defence of the Election Commission as Opposition parties raise questions over SIR and alleged voter deletions | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-26T06:26:02.269Z BJP moves to contain 'rigged polls' row, ramps up defence of Election Commission Nation https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/shubman-gill-hit-by-siraj-delivery-on-elbow-suffers-injury-scare-ahead-of-west-indies-odi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/nph0ydop/HTEUu4-akAA3IZY.jpg Shubman Gill appeared in pain after being struck on the elbow by a Siraj delivery and received medical attention before returning to face throwdowns | X fact-net en 2026-09-26T06:18:25.453Z Shubman Gill hit by Siraj delivery on elbow, suffers injury scare ahead of West Indies ODI Cricket https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/i-see-him-leading-for-a-long-time-virat-kohli-backs-shubman-gill-as-india-captain https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-10-09/6js5eklp/PTI10092025000091A.jpg Virat Kohli backed Shubman Gill to lead India for a long time, praising the captain’s perspective, intensity and clarity while discussing his own batting approach | File image fact-net en 2026-09-26T06:05:09.309Z 'I see him leading for a long time': Virat Kohli backs Shubman Gill as India captain Cricket https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/punjab-draws-rs-189-lakh-crore-investments-creates-employment-potential-for-631-lakh-youth https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/l5ky4y54/PTI09142026000100B.jpg Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann addresses a press conference, in Chandigarh | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-26T05:57:44.742Z Punjab draws Rs 1.89 lakh crore investments, creates employment potential for 6.31 lakh youth Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/west-bengals-anti-goonda-bill-not-returned-to-state-by-president-news-reports-baseless-cm https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/q3h20lr7/PTI09012026000111B.jpg Suvendu Adhikari called reports of the Bengal anti-goonda bill being returned by the President 'fake news' and said it has not reached Rashtrapati Bhavan | File image fact-net en 2026-09-26T05:50:52.371Z West Bengal's Anti-Goonda Bill not returned to state by President, news reports baseless: CM West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/gyanesh-kumar-deserves-padma-bhushan-bengal-bjp-chief-backs-cec-amid-sir-row https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-03-15/gl7i40hf/PTI03152026000232B.jpg The Bengal BJP chief defended Gyanesh Kumar as Opposition parties protested over reported differences within the Election Commission | File image fact-net en 2026-09-26T05:46:44.741Z 'Gyanesh Kumar deserves Padma Bhushan': Bengal BJP chief backs CEC amid SIR row West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/global-solidarity-must-be-demonstrated-through-action-india-at-un-on-pandemic-preparedness https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/etpvnxvf/PTI09252026000593B.jpg External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar co-chairs an inaugural meeting during a high-level side event on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the UNGA 81, in New York | Representational image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-26T05:34:39.497Z 'Global solidarity must be demonstrated through action': India at UN on pandemic preparedness Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-restores-rs-8-lakh-payout-says-missing-train-ticket-cannot-deny-compensation https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/bu8xkenq/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-26-2026-105306-AM.png The Supreme Court ruled that the absence of a recovered train ticket cannot by itself defeat a compensation claim after a passenger’s death fact-net en 2026-09-26T05:23:50.164Z Supreme Court restores Rs 8 lakh payout, says missing train ticket cannot deny compensation Legal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/jan-suraaj-explores-delhi-chapter-prashant-kishor-to-be-felicitated-on-sunday-for-bankipur-win https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/8vikoyqk/PTI07132026000088A.jpg After winning its first Assembly seat in Bihar, Jan Suraaj is exploring a possible Delhi expansion, with supporters seeking Kishor’s approval | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-26T05:12:51.605Z Jan Suraaj explores Delhi chapter: Prashant Kishor to be felicitated on Sunday for Bankipur win Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/us-says-india-has-long-sought-energy-diversification-offers-to-meet-growing-needs https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/14jbym16/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-26-2026-103848-AM.png The US says India has long sought to diversify its energy sources and Washington is looking to become a bigger supplier | Representational image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-09-26T05:10:11.640Z US says India has long sought energy diversification, offers to meet growing needs World https://www.fact.net.in/business/banks-open-on-sunday-september-27-why-and-what-shuts-next-week https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/cbeka6co/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-23-2026-015226-PM.png Banks will remain open this Sunday as the government seeks to minimise disruption ahead of a three-day strike called by bank unions | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-26T05:01:48.881Z Banks open on Sunday, September 27: Why and what shuts next week Business https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-strait-us-president-shares-hormuz-map-after-rejecting-irans-7-day-ceasefire-offer https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/5mxi6bjm/fe695a12e81d966f.jpg Donald Trump shared a map labelling the Strait of Hormuz 'TRUMP STRAIT' after rejecting an Iranian proposal to reopen the waterway within seven days fact-net en 2026-09-26T04:58:06.584Z 'Trump Strait': US President shares Hormuz map after rejecting Iran’s 7-day ceasefire offer World https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/they-threatened-to-call-my-mother-delhi-park-survivor-recounts-alleged-gangrape https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-31/5io9947r/353517-whatsapp-image-2023-08-29-at-60044-pm.jpg The survivor told police that the accused returned her phone and warned her and her friend not to reveal what had happened inside the park | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-26T04:41:51.532Z 'They threatened to call my mother': Delhi park survivor recounts alleged gangrape Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/world/us-reacts-to-indias-warning-on-russia-sanctions-act-says-no-hard-feelings https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/rp6rg0j5/AP09222026000398A.jpg The US says Trump has broad national security waiver powers under the Russia sanctions bill as India raises concerns over its impact on bilateral ties | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-26T04:24:10.751Z US reacts to India's warning on Russia sanctions act, says 'no hard feelings' World https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/will-it-rain-in-delhi-today-imd-issues-yellow-alert-predicts-thunderstorms https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-04/0a94k3n7/PTI08042026000406B.jpg Delhi may see more rain through the day after cloudy weather greeted residents on Saturday, with the IMD issuing a yellow alert | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-26T04:16:59.677Z Will it rain in Delhi today? IMD issues yellow alert, predicts thunderstorms Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/world/congo-plane-crash-kills-14-including-2-senior-military-officials https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/2kjwnuna/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-26-2026-093806-AM.png The aircraft reportedly developed a technical fault, but the exact cause remains unknown and is under investigation | Screengrab/X fact-net en 2026-09-26T04:08:47.052Z Congo plane crash kills 14, including 2 senior military officials World https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/india-rips-into-paks-falsehoods-and-deceit-at-un-warns-terrorism-will-have-consequences https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/m2mltigu/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-26-2026-092721-AM.png India’s UN representative criticised Pakistan’s army-backed rule, Kashmir claims and record on terrorism and minority rights | X fact-net en 2026-09-26T03:57:49.433Z India rips into Pak's 'falsehoods' and 'deceit' at UN; warns terrorism will have consequences Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/world/cambridge-analytica-comes-back-to-haunt-facebook-as-jury-finds-it-liable-for-privacy-deception https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/nm7etjjr/Difference-between-Facebook-and-Facebook-Lite.webp The state had sought penalties of up to $5,000 per violation, leaving the final financial award for the judge to determine fact-net en 2026-09-25T18:32:09.098Z Cambridge Analytica comes back to haunt Facebook as jury finds it liable for 'privacy deception' World https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/ram-temple-donations-siphoned-off-inside-counting-room-sit-chargesheet-flags-105-instances https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/frz6we7t/ayodhya-ram-mandir-news-1.webp Investigators had recovered Rs 79.85 lakh from seven accused and cited CCTV footage, thousands of messages and financial records as evidence fact-net en 2026-09-25T18:32:01.913Z 'Ram temple donations siphoned off inside counting room', SIT chargesheet flags 105 instances Uttar Pradesh, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/karnataka/a-dozen-mlas-married-twice-dk-shivakumars-assembly-remark-sparks-row-bjp-demands-names https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/x7m33aht/PTI09212026000088B.jpg BJP leaders had called the remark unnecessary and warned it had cast suspicion on legislators across the state fact-net en 2026-09-25T18:25:47.130Z ‘A dozen MLAs married twice’: DK Shivakumar’s Assembly remark sparks row, BJP demands names Karnataka, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-reserves-order-on-sambhal-mosque-survey-as-1991-worship-law-takes-centre-stage https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-11-29/pdb1wqqb/1000038827.jpg The Hindu plaintiffs had argued that the protected-monument status brought the structure within an exception under the 1991 law fact-net en 2026-09-25T18:05:54.213Z Supreme Court reserves order on Sambhal mosque survey as 1991 worship law takes centre stage Legal https://www.fact.net.in/business/banks-urge-customers-to-do-essential-branch-related-transactions-ahead-of-3-day-nationwide-strike https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-10-01/tlq01b73/5h5u5.png Digital banking, UPI and ATMs were expected to remain available, while branch operations could face significant disruption fact-net en 2026-09-25T18:04:13.738Z Banks urge customers to do essential branch-related transactions ahead of 3-day nationwide strike Business https://www.fact.net.in/nation/iits-shut-campus-doors-on-oracle-21-other-firms-for-two-years-over-unhonoured-job-offers https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-04-01/dkz2pfsi/iy8i.png Oracle had reportedly failed to honour around 40 offers, while several startups were also expected to face restrictions fact-net en 2026-09-25T16:57:50.317Z IITs shut campus doors on Oracle, 21 other firms for two years over unhonoured job offers Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/airbus-finds-fuselage-coating-defect-in-a321neo-jets-some-indigo-aircraft-affected https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-04/mkc6s6to/HRWPWGMa4AA-tsP.jpg Around 500 aircraft had reportedly been affected globally, including about 250 jets already operating with airlines fact-net en 2026-09-25T16:54:13.749Z Airbus finds fuselage coating defect in A321neo jets, some IndiGo aircraft affected Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttarakhand/uttarakhand-braces-for-extreme-rain-as-imd-sounds-red-alert-warns-of-landslides-and-flash-floods https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/qvenbyzc/PTI08062026000020B.jpg Authorities had advised pilgrims and tourists to avoid unnecessary travel as more than 30 roads remained blocked across the hill state fact-net en 2026-09-25T15:56:14.085Z Uttarakhand braces for extreme rain as IMD sounds red alert, warns of landslides and flash floods Uttarakhand https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pm-modi-joins-bhajan-clubbing-claps-to-devotional-beats-on-deendayal-upadhyaya-anniversary https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/p9qg55ay/PTI09252026000508B.jpg Modi had joined the rhythm with a tambourine and clapped along as musicians performed bhajans before the gathering fact-net en 2026-09-25T15:56:08.246Z PM Modi joins ‘bhajan clubbing’, claps to devotional beats on Deendayal Upadhyaya anniversary Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/543-demolitions-in-17-days-as-mcd-launches-massive-crackdown-after-satya-niketan-collapse https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-07/6zbtk9ft/PTI09072026000038B.jpg An MCD survey had identified 2,453 PG buildings across the Capital, while sanctioned plans could be verified for only 730 properties fact-net en 2026-09-25T15:55:58.736Z 543 demolitions in 17 days as MCD launches massive crackdown after Satya Niketan collapse Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/attacks-on-civilian-shipping-simply-indefensible-jaishankar-raises-indian-seafarer-deaths-at-un https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/a1k9asqu/PTI09252026000412B.jpg India and Liberia had launched a new group at the UN to push for greater safety and security for commercial shipping and crews fact-net en 2026-09-25T15:55:48.719Z ‘Attacks on civilian shipping simply indefensible’: Jaishankar raises Indian seafarer deaths at UN Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/tata-aeris-launched-at-rs-529-lakh-replaces-tigor-with-sharper-design-and-more-features https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/oyxt14em/gnhfn.PNG Bookings had opened immediately, while deliveries were scheduled to begin on October 11 across Tata dealerships in India fact-net en 2026-09-25T15:55:25.329Z Tata Aeris launched at Rs 5.29 lakh, replaces Tigor with sharper design and more features Auto https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/suzuki-developing-new-turbo-petrol-engine-for-india-targets-performance-without-cutting-mileage https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/ng2ty1np/ANI2805.jpg Suzuki had also targeted 50 per cent thermal efficiency as it sought to extract more performance while reducing fuel consumption fact-net en 2026-09-25T15:55:11.813Z Suzuki developing new turbo-petrol engine for India, targets performance without cutting mileage Auto https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/haryanas-stubble-burning-down-91-steps-up-pollution-fight-ahead-of-winters https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-10-22/nsghfj9p/PTI10182024000305B.jpg Haryana had planned drones, more mechanised sweepers and tighter industrial controls as Delhi-NCR prepared for its annual pollution challenge fact-net en 2026-09-25T15:55:02.666Z Haryana's stubble burning down 91%, steps up pollution fight ahead of winters Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/20-rebel-tmc-mps-get-15-more-days-to-fight-disqualification-lok-sabha-sets-october-8-deadline https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-06-16/uv8fau1w/HKyC75boAAT4qZ.jpg The MPs had joined the NCPI and backed the BJP-led NDA, while parliamentary records continued to list them as TMC members fact-net en 2026-09-25T15:54:55.352Z 20 rebel TMC MPs get 15 more days to fight disqualification; Lok Sabha sets October 8 deadline West Bengal, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/education/ias-mandeep-bhandari-named-cbse-chairman-months-after-board-was-rocked-by-digital-evaluation-row https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-04-03/7ntckl8b/1000450383.jpg The leadership change had come months after glitches in Class 12 on-screen marking triggered complaints, an inquiry and an earlier top-level reshuffle fact-net en 2026-09-25T15:54:36.569Z IAS Mandeep Bhandari named CBSE chairman months after board was rocked by digital evaluation row Education https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-calls-xi-talks-very-productive-as-both-leaders-seek-greater-us-china-cooperation-on-ai https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/fn61a7b6/AP09252026000168A.jpg Xi had called for greater dialogue on AI while urging Washington and Beijing to prevent its misuse and keep the technology under human control fact-net en 2026-09-25T15:54:28.337Z Trump calls Xi talks ‘very productive’ as both leaders seek greater US-China cooperation on AI World https://www.fact.net.in/business/indias-crypto-crowd-gets-younger-as-gen-z-drives-half-of-new-users-smaller-cities-surge https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-21/8b8lsnvd/rfrewe.png The top 10 states accounted for close to 67 per cent of registrations, indicating that participation remained geographically concentrated fact-net en 2026-09-25T14:10:30.200Z India’s crypto crowd gets younger as Gen Z drives half of new users, smaller cities surge Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/no-five-day-banking-deal-government-says-as-unions-prepare-for-three-day-nationwide-strike https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/1gha9myb/ANI-20260825130513.jpg Bank unions had stood by their September 28-30 strike as the dispute over making all Saturdays holidays remained unresolved fact-net en 2026-09-25T14:10:23.257Z 'No five-day banking deal', government says as unions prepare for three-day nationwide strike Business https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/ask-india-bangladesh-nepal-pm-balen-shah-tears-into-broken-global-order-at-un https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/hhzuhhj6/AP09252026000025B.jpg Shah had called for a Himalayan climate-resilience mechanism involving Nepal, India and China after the catastrophic August floods fact-net en 2026-09-25T14:04:43.648Z ‘Ask India, Bangladesh’: Nepal PM Balen Shah tears into ‘broken’ global order at UN Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/several-protesters-detained-at-jantar-mantar-as-demand-for-cec-gyanesh-kumars-arrest-intensifies https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/tj852rge/PTI09252026000344A.jpg The demonstrations had intensified after reports of repeated objections within the Election Commission over electoral-roll decisions fact-net en 2026-09-25T14:00:15.449Z Several protesters detained at Jantar Mantar as demand for CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s arrest intensifies Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/states/manipur/centre-extends-manipurs-disturbed-area-status-for-six-months https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-10/gku49ja0/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-10-2026-103705-PM.png Areas under 13 police stations in five valley districts had remained outside AFSPA’s ambit under the latest notification fact-net en 2026-09-25T13:58:56.679Z Centre extends Manipur's 'disturbed area' status for six months Manipur https://www.fact.net.in/legal/there-is-more-to-life-than-trp-madras-hc-bars-circulation-of-videos-in-veeramani-pocso-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/391615e9-236a-435d-9730-8e7a44f1f8c0/GIKMtwlWkAA9X7s.png The court had allowed discussion of the case but warned that circulation of sensitive material could discourage other child victims from approaching investigators fact-net en 2026-09-25T13:54:59.717Z ‘There is more to life than TRP’: Madras HC bars circulation of videos in Veeramani POCSO case Legal https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/what-was-the-deal-vijay-targets-stalin-over-veeramani-pocso-case-alleges-dmk-aiadmk-collusion https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/e3jjjkym/STOCKPTI7132026342055823-1.jpg Vijay had accused the DMK, AIADMK and BJP of political collusion as he campaigned for TVK ahead of the October 6 Madurantakam bypoll fact-net en 2026-09-25T13:04:09.822Z ‘What was the deal?’: Vijay targets Stalin over Veeramani POCSO case, alleges DMK-AIADMK collusion Tamil Nadu, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/indias-forex-reserves-plunge-nearly-15-billion-in-a-week-to-7659-billion https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-11/il4ohum1/forex-trading-in-india-an-introduction-for-new-traders-717x404.avif Foreign exchange reserves had fallen for a second straight week as foreign currency assets recorded a sharp $14.82-billion decline fact-net en 2026-09-25T12:44:00.626Z India’s forex reserves plunge nearly $15 billion in a week to $765.9 billion Business https://www.fact.net.in/sports/48-hour-selection-gamble-strikes-gold-as-kamaljeet-suruchi-smash-asian-record https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/dm5feb7q/PTI09252026000224B.jpg Kamaljeet and Suruchi Inder Singh had delivered a Games and Asian record 484.6 to end India’s six-day wait for shooting gold fact-net en 2026-09-25T12:22:07.215Z 48-hour selection gamble strikes gold as Kamaljeet-Suruchi smash Asian record Sports https://www.fact.net.in/sports/manpreet-kaur-lands-asian-games-shot-put-bronze-krishna-jayasankar-menon-finishes-fifth https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/i3nft5ez/PTI09252026000334A.jpg Manpreet Kaur had secured India’s latest athletics medal in Aichi-Nagoya with a podium finish in the women’s shot put final fact-net en 2026-09-25T12:20:19.653Z Manpreet Kaur lands Asian Games shot put bronze, Krishna Jayasankar Menon finishes fifth Sports https://www.fact.net.in/sports/gold-defence-ends-in-shock-as-satwik-chirag-crash-out-in-first-round-of-asian-games https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/9ppda43h/PTI09062026000294B.jpg The fourth-seeded Indians had entered the individual event as major medal contenders after helping India secure bronze in the men’s team competition fact-net en 2026-09-25T12:20:10.075Z Gold defence ends in shock as Satwik-Chirag crash out in first round of Asian Games Sports https://www.fact.net.in/sports/india-crush-thailand-66-28-to-storm-into-asian-games-kabaddi-final-stand-one-win-from-gold https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/2e7ypdgn/ANI-20260925061650.jpg India had controlled the contest from the opening exchanges, combining relentless raiding with a defence that repeatedly dismantled Thailand fact-net en 2026-09-25T12:19:57.259Z India crush Thailand 66-28 to storm into Asian Games kabaddi final, stand one win from gold Sports https://www.fact.net.in/states/chhattisgarh/six-killed-seven-injured-as-wheat-laden-truck-crashes-into-stationary-vehicle-in-chhattisgarh https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/sfjgjbkj/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-25-2026-050449-PM.png The victims were travelling towards Jagdalpur when their vehicle broke down on NH-30 and was struck from behind by a wheat-laden truck | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-25T11:35:19.773Z Six killed, seven injured as wheat-laden truck crashes into stationary vehicle in Chhattisgarh Chhattisgarh, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/water-cannons-detention-barricades-congress-protests-across-india-for-gyanesh-kumars-resignation https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/s6bgat0t/PTI09252026000197B.jpg Indian Youth Congress members stage a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his resignation, in New Delhi, on Friday | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/nzkvzr8z/PTI09252026000176B.jpg Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee leaders and members hold placards and stage a protest outside the office of Chief Electoral Officer against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, in Imphal, on Friday | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/hqk28ct0/PTI09252026000194B-1.jpg MP and Assam Pradesh Congress Committee President Gaurav Gogoi and others during a protest carried out by Assam Pradesh Congress Committee against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, in Guwahati, on Friday | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/yv8zb1be/PTI09252026000217B.jpg Indian Youth Congress members stage a protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his resignation, in New Delhi, on Friday | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/027qw53q/PTI09252026000232A.jpg Police personnel deploy a water cannon against Congress supporters during a protest rally against alleged unilateral decisions of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, in Patna, on Friday | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/sxmz2lxv/PTI09252026000233B.jpg Police personnel deploy a water cannon against Congress supporters during a protest rally against alleged unilateral decisions of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, in Patna, on Friday | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/uk6bp9jq/PTI09252026000257B.jpg Himachal Pradesh Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri, state AICC in-charge Rajani Patil, state party President Vinay Kumar along with party supporters take out a protest rally, in Shimla, on Friday | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-25T11:19:29.648Z Water cannons, detention, barricades: Congress protests across India for Gyanesh Kumar's resignation Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/ethanol-can-help-raise-farmers-income-and-reduce-fuel-imports-nitin-gadkari https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/62a79mao/PTI09252026000256B.jpg Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav during the launch of Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Seva and PM e-bus Seva, in Bhopal | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-25T10:59:19.564Z Ethanol can help raise farmers' income and reduce fuel imports: Nitin Gadkari Business https://www.fact.net.in/nation/amit-shah-highlights-up-defence-push-says-brahmos-missiles-give-pakistan-sleepless-nights https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/7wq7bqrf/PTI09212026000276B.jpg Amit Shah said BrahMos missiles manufactured in Lucknow were giving Pakistan 'sleepless nights' as he showcased Uttar Pradesh’s expanding defence manufacturing sector | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-25T10:48:13.113Z Amit Shah highlights UP defence push, says BrahMos missiles give Pakistan 'sleepless nights' Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/eci-needs-to-present-its-stance-chirag-paswan-amid-row-over-poll-panel https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-10-18/0i9iwrot/images-2025-07-26T180904.699.jpeg Amid the ECI controversy, Chirag Paswan said the poll panel must address public concerns and maintain trust in the electoral process | File image fact-net en 2026-09-25T10:41:46.275Z 'ECI needs to present its stance': Chirag Paswan amid row over poll panel Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/assam/assam-cong-chief-gaurav-gogoi-senior-leaders-detained-during-protest-demanding-cecs-removal https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/53gdefma/PTI09252026000192A.jpg Police personnel detain MP and Assam Pradesh Congress Committee President Gaurav Gogoi during a protest, in Guwahati, on Friday | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-25T10:24:42.048Z Assam Cong Chief Gaurav Gogoi, senior leaders detained during protest demanding CEC's removal Assam, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/amitabh-bachchan-takes-top-spot-as-shah-rukh-khan-trails-by-1-lakh-followers https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-18/ze7jwou5/PTI07_01_2024_000052B.jpg Amitabh Bachchan has narrowly overtaken Shah Rukh Khan in combined social-media following, leading him by just 1 lakh followers, according to Hurun data fact-net en 2026-09-25T10:04:51.929Z Amitabh Bachchan takes top spot as Shah Rukh Khan trails by 1 lakh followers Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/business/steel-imports-jump-295-which-countries-supplied-india-the-most https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/umbctvin/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-25-2026-025614-PM.png India’s finished steel exports also increased 34.1 per cent year-on-year to 2.98 MT during April-August, with Vietnam the top destination | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-25T09:26:50.070Z Steel imports jump 29.5%: Which countries supplied India the most? Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/upi-mdr-decision-completely-professional-no-external-pressure-fm-sitharaman https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/a96zmda9/PTI09112026000208A.jpg Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the Global Fintech Fest 2026, in Mumbai | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-25T09:20:42.631Z UPI MDR decision completely professional, no external pressure: FM Sitharaman Business https://www.fact.net.in/legal/archaic-and-stereotypical-assumptions-women-wrestlers-challenge-brij-bhushans-acquittal https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-29/qycwap0w/Brij%20bhushan2.avif Four women wrestlers have challenged Brij Bhushan Singh’s acquittal in a sexual harassment case, also contesting the acquittal of former WFI secretary Vinod Tomar | File image fact-net en 2026-09-25T09:15:42.667Z 'Archaic and stereotypical assumptions': Women wrestlers challenge Brij Bhushan's acquittal Legal https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/why-vandyke-and-6-ukrainians-got-default-bail-despite-ongoing-uapa-probe https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/xfd2s8qf/HSffmb6aUAA1alm.jpg VanDyke can travel to the US and the six Ukrainians to Ukraine for one month, subject to conditions while the NIA continues its investigation | File image/X fact-net en 2026-09-25T09:10:25.256Z Why VanDyke and 6 Ukrainians got default bail despite ongoing UAPA probe Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/nation/air-india-pilot-fails-alcohol-test-before-zurich-delhi-flight-suspended https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-04/n33izza1/Air-India The Air India first officer was removed from AI 151 before take-off after failing a preliminary alcohol test at Zurich airport | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-25T08:26:12.059Z Air India pilot fails alcohol test before Zurich-Delhi flight, suspended Nation https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-plea-challenges-gyanesh-kumars-sir-decisions-seeks-restoration-of-original-form-6 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-03-15/gl7i40hf/PTI03152026000232B.jpg A fresh plea has challenged SIR-related decisions and software changes allegedly made without the concurrence of two Election Commissioners | File image fact-net en 2026-09-25T08:10:49.978Z Supreme Court plea challenges Gyanesh Kumar's SIR decisions, seeks restoration of original Form 6 Legal https://www.fact.net.in/legal/delhi-hc-to-hear-womans-plea-accusing-cjp-leaders-of-morphing-circulating-her-photos-with-pm https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/j2sjknk0/PTI09242026000213B-1.jpg A 25-year-old woman alleged that her photograph was used without consent, AI-morphed and displayed on banners during a protest at Jantar Mantar | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-25T07:14:04.915Z Delhi HC directs Meta to immediately remove objectionable morphed photo of woman with PM Legal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/focus-on-positive-changes-in-society-not-on-vote-bank-politics-pm-to-bjp-workers https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-10-10/lu3gl24h/MODI-RECEPTION071077.jpg PM Modi invoked Mahatma Gandhi while telling BJP workers that political workers should continue working towards social reform and positive change | File image fact-net en 2026-09-25T07:07:55.543Z Focus on positive changes in society, not on vote bank politics: PM to BJP workers Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/mumbai-comes-alive-with-ganesh-immersion-processions-amid-chants-gulal-and-flower-showers https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/d4kvmm5e/PTI09252026000080A.jpg People take an idol of lord Ganesh, Raja Tejukaya, for an immersion ceremony during the conclusion of Ganesh Chaturthi festival, in Mumbai, on Friday | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-25T07:00:37.469Z Mumbai comes alive with Ganesh immersion processions amid chants, gulal and flower showers Maharashtra, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/aamir-khan-to-receive-screen-icon-award-at-singapore-international-film-festival https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-06-24/yyy6wlk4/PTI02_28_2024_000034A%20(1).jpg Aamir Khan and Ashutosh Gowariker will reunite in Singapore for a special screening marking 25 years of 'Lagaan' | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-25T06:57:31.364Z Aamir Khan to receive Screen Icon Award at Singapore International Film Festival Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/nation/gyanesh-kumars-up-outreach-events-postponed-eci-cites-routine-scheduling-changes https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-08-17/qiub2uv5/PTI08172025000201A.jpg Gyanesh Kumar’s planned interactions with young voters in Meerut and Gen-Z in Varanasi have been postponed amid an ongoing controversy within the poll panel | File image fact-net en 2026-09-25T06:52:10.939Z Gyanesh Kumar's UP outreach events postponed, ECI cites routine scheduling changes Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/homework-returned-for-correction-abhishek-banerjee-as-prez-returns-bengals-anti-goonda-bill https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/92anjnja/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-25-2026-120613-PM.png Abhishek Banerjee took a swipe at the BJP government after the President returned the West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, 2026 fact-net en 2026-09-25T06:36:40.918Z 'Homework returned for correction': Abhishek Banerjee as Prez returns Bengal's 'Anti-Goonda' Bill West Bengal, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/woman-alleges-ai-morphed-photo-with-pm-modi-image-displayed-at-cjp-protest-fir-filed https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/qfafjzt6/PTI08182026000077B.jpg Delhi Police have registered an FIR after a woman alleged that her photograph was digitally altered using AI and displayed alongside PM Modi’s image at a CJP protest | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-25T06:21:38.939Z Woman alleges AI-morphed photo with PM Modi image displayed at CJP protest, FIR filed Nation https://www.fact.net.in/legal/tarun-tejpal-case-supreme-court-seeks-goa-police-response-on-10-year-jail-term https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-14/8xbvrz3v/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-14-2026-014527-PM.png Tejpal’s lawyer sought a hearing on his bail plea, while the Goa government has separately sought enhancement of his sentence | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-25T06:05:46.902Z Tarun Tejpal case: Supreme Court seeks Goa Police response on 10-year jail term Legal https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/mpsc-drug-inspector-paper-leak-probe-two-candidates-two-middlemen-arrested https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/ds21lvy1/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-25-2026-113307-AM.png The latest arrests include two candidates accused of obtaining the leaked paper and two alleged middlemen, officials said | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-25T06:03:45.473Z MPSC Drug Inspector paper leak probe: Two candidates, two middlemen arrested Maharashtra, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/bihar/bihar-sees-third-harassment-case-in-a-week-as-woman-assaulted-at-mandar-hill https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/uqibmdgt/HTCv2qIbAAA7Bv4.jpg A woman was allegedly harassed by three youths at Mandar Hill, according to an FIR, with police now conducting raids to arrest the accused | X fact-net en 2026-09-25T05:33:25.851Z Third harassment case in a week: Woman assaulted by youths with slippers at Bihar's Mandar Hill Bihar, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/from-musk-to-altman-who-joined-trump-and-xi-at-white-house-dinner https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/l45by0td/AP09252026000016B.jpg President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump greet China's President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan as they arrive at the White House for a State Dinner, on Thursday | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-25T05:15:14.878Z From Musk to Altman, who joined Trump and Xi at White House dinner? World https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/111-mps-mlas-switched-parties-after-election-since-2022who-switched-and-where https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/feoa1iy7/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-25-2026-102059-AM.png The NPF, BJP and NCPI together received 81 of the 111 lawmakers who joined other political parties since 2022 | Representational image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-09-25T04:52:10.500Z 111 MPs, MLAs switched parties after election since 2022—who switched and where? Special Reports https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/he-said-he-had-made-a-mistake-what-iit-b-student-told-friend-hours-before-death https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/m0adit2o/PTI09222026000070B.jpg Cops are examining an IIT-Bombay student’s final hours, including calls to friends, his phone, WhatsApp account and CCTV footage | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-25T04:46:34.582Z He said he had 'made a mistake': What IIT-B student told friend hours before death Maharashtra, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/let-the-himalayas-become-a-laboratory-nepal-pm-pitches-climate-cooperation-with-india-china https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/gfi59qwj/AP09252026000025B.jpg Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah addresses the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters, on Thursday | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-25T04:41:10.974Z 'Let the Himalayas become a laboratory': Nepal PM pitches climate cooperation with India, China World https://www.fact.net.in/business/chandrasekaran-reappointment-row-tata-sons-cites-legal-opinions-backs-board-decision https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/3g2m7pge/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-17-2026-070603-PM.png The Chandrasekaran reappointment dispute has widened between Tata Sons and Tata Trusts, with both sides offering different interpretations of Article 121 fact-net en 2026-09-25T04:37:26.062Z Chandrasekaran reappointment row: Tata Sons cites legal opinions, backs board decision Business https://www.fact.net.in/states/manipur/manipur-violence-four-killed-in-armed-attack-in-kamjong-naga-body-calls-24-hour-shutdown https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-14/rhijrv1n/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-14-2026-104947-AM.png Four people were killed in Pilong village in Manipur’s Kamjong district, with unverified reports pointing to the KNA-B faction | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-25T04:32:11.876Z Manipur violence: Four killed in armed attack in Kamjong, Naga body calls 24-hour shutdown Manipur https://www.fact.net.in/states/odisha/deep-depression-makes-landfall-in-andhra-heavy-rain-disrupts-odisha-and-neighbouring-states https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/cyzztrpl/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-25-2026-095725-AM.png Schools were shut in five Odisha districts and train services disrupted after a deep depression brought heavy rain and landslides to the region | X/ANI fact-net en 2026-09-25T04:27:55.765Z Deep depression makes landfall in Andhra, heavy rain disrupts Odisha and neighbouring states Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/tech/you-can-now-use-whatsapp-on-ray-ban-meta-glasses-without-touching-your-phone https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/u75jt1sz/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-25-2026-094741-AM.png Meta has expanded WhatsApp support across its AI smart glasses, adding hands-free messaging, photo sharing and calling features | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-25T04:18:11.325Z You can now use WhatsApp on Ray-Ban Meta glasses without touching your phone Tech https://www.fact.net.in/world/us-deploys-laser-weapons-in-strait-of-hormuz-operated-with-xbox-controllers https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-04-24/f3xjncu4/images-2026-04-24T171657.065.jpeg The US military is testing directed-energy weapons in operational settings, including systems capable of focusing powerful lasers on drones | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-25T04:04:52.649Z US deploys laser weapons in Strait of Hormuz, operated with Xbox controllers World https://www.fact.net.in/world/you-cant-silence-me-netanyahu-takes-aim-at-mamdani-iran-at-un-as-delegates-stage-walkout https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/sontq4g3/AP09252026000001A.jpg Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, on Thursday | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-25T03:56:15.959Z 'You can't silence me': Netanyahu takes aim at Mamdani, Iran at UN as delegates stage walkout World https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/aastha-kunj-park-rape-case-teen-leads-police-to-alleged-crime-spots-forensic-probe-underway https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/854aff13-c34a-4319-8422-276d3f5241e1/NoAVgOBy.jpeg A forensic team examined multiple locations identified by a 17-year-old in the Aastha Kunj Park case and collected biological and other evidence | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-25T03:45:37.689Z Aastha Kunj Park rape case: Teen leads police to alleged crime spots, forensic probe underway Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/nation/ecis-new-mark-vip-feature-for-blos-emerges-amid-ongoing-sirheres-what-it-does https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-09/3c8j3fuq/SIR-Bengal.webp ECI’s BLO app now has a ‘Mark VIP’ option amid SIR, while rules for identifying marked electors have existed since before the latest update | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-25T03:38:40.735Z ECI's new 'Mark VIP' feature for BLOs emerges amid ongoing SIR—here's what it does Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/akhilesh-yadav-launches-sps-2027-up-poll-campaign-from-rahul-gandhis-raebareli-seat https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/822wqboh/PTI09242026000521B.jpg Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav greets supporters while leading a roadshow ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, in Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-25T03:32:20.623Z Akhilesh Yadav launches SP's 2027 UP poll campaign from Rahul Gandhi's Raebareli seat Uttar Pradesh, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-xi-talks-gave-trade-a-breather-but-these-five-issues-remain https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/aqep7ot5/AP09252026000020B.jpg President Donald Trump shakes hands with China's President Xi Jinping in the East Room of the White House during a State Dinner, on Thursday | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-25T03:23:28.618Z Trump-Xi talks gave trade a breather, but these five issues remain World https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/could-be-encountered-sonam-fears-for-life-demands-amit-shahs-resignation-over-ladakh-killings https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-09-30/ljqjfehb/PTI09272024000242B.jpg Ladakh Police had rejected allegations that people were prevented from attending the anniversary gathering, calling the claims false and misleading fact-net en 2026-09-24T19:44:51.931Z ‘Could be encountered': Sonam fears for life, demands Amit Shah's resignation over Ladakh killings Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/nation/border-cant-stop-us-rajnath-says-india-has-shifted-to-deterrence-by-punishment-against-threats https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-04-23/gqh7dgdn/PTI04212025000200B.jpg Singh had warned against the “perimeter fallacy”, arguing that cyberattacks, drones, disinformation and economic disruption had made security threats increasingly borderless fact-net en 2026-09-24T19:44:41.040Z ‘Border can't stop us:’ Rajnath says India has shifted to ‘deterrence by punishment’ against threats Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/railway-protection-force-sets-up-dedicated-narcotics-cell-as-drug-trafficking-crackdown-intensified https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/b7ofl7a8/IR.png RPF and NCB had also moved towards an MoU covering intelligence sharing, capacity building and coordinated operations across the railway network fact-net en 2026-09-24T19:44:30.011Z Railway Protection Force sets up dedicated narcotics cell as drug trafficking crackdown intensified Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/30-lakh-names-targeted-for-deletion-abhishek-shares-poll-observers-chats-turns-heat-on-cec https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/qvo9zec1/PTI08282026000244A.jpg The screenshots had not been independently authenticated, while the Election Commission had maintained that final SIR decisions were taken unanimously fact-net en 2026-09-24T19:44:15.943Z ‘30 lakh names targeted for deletion’: Abhishek shares poll observers’ chats, turns heat on CEC West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/head-master-fast-losing-grip-congress-targets-pm-modi-as-ministers-huddle-at-chintan-shivir https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-04-09/fuxunr9f/ANI-20260409092017.jpg Jairam Ramesh had claimed growing pressure on the Prime Minister and Home Minister had overshadowed the government’s two-day brainstorming exercise fact-net en 2026-09-24T19:41:41.658Z ‘Head Master fast losing grip’: Congress targets PM Modi as ministers huddle at Chintan Shivir Nation https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/bentley-goes-electric-after-107-years-as-888hp-torcal-breaks-cover-ahead-of-india-launch https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/oaiov59d/QfzwgQxeqF9n3fWduiG4nY.jpg Bentley had lined up the Torcal for an India launch in the second half of 2027 at around Rs 4.5 crore fact-net en 2026-09-24T17:23:30.578Z Bentley goes electric after 107 years as 888hp Torcal breaks cover ahead of India launch Auto https://www.fact.net.in/legal/sc-sounds-alarm-over-pocso-weaponisation-in-custody-battles-orders-checks-before-arrests https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/uhaup2to/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-24-2026-104944-PM.png The court had quashed a POCSO case after a CBI-NIMHANS examination found the allegations against a father unreliable and uncorroborated fact-net en 2026-09-24T17:20:29.729Z SC sounds alarm over POCSO ‘weaponisation’ in custody battles, orders checks before arrests Legal https://www.fact.net.in/states/bihar/how-can-bihar-be-crime-free-with-an-illiterate-criminal-as-head-prashant-kishor-targets-cm https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/5l89ocwd/PTI09202026000204B.jpg Kishor’s remarks marked a direct political attack on Choudhary as incidents involving the harassment of girls and women fuelled a fresh debate over public safety fact-net en 2026-09-24T16:53:24.984Z ‘How can Bihar be crime-free with an illiterate criminal as head?’: Prashant Kishor targets CM Bihar, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/top-officials-had-their-hands-tied-ex-poll-chief-makes-explosive-claim-on-bengals-2023-polls https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/dorr9sj8/state-election-commissioner-rajiva-sinha-1601096.jpg Sinha had claimed even the chief secretary, home secretary and police chief had powers they could not exercise as complaints piled up fact-net en 2026-09-24T16:45:31.271Z ‘Top officials had their hands tied’: Ex-poll chief makes explosive claim on Bengal’s 2023 polls Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/world/cnn-and-ms-now-reporters-now-back-at-white-house-hours-after-judge-ordered-trump-to-lift-ban https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/xlsuqza6/ANI-20260921113513.jpg CNN and MS NOW journalists had returned to the White House hours after initially being turned away despite the court order fact-net en 2026-09-24T16:31:58.262Z CNN and MS NOW reporters now back at White House, hours after judge ordered Trump to lift ban World https://www.fact.net.in/legal/allow-him-to-contest-calcutta-hc-gives-relief-to-jailed-congress-candidate-in-nandigram-bypoll https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-21/v9vjd1tu/mhmj.png The court had also restrained police action in one Khejuri case till October 12 and questioned the timing of the arrest fact-net en 2026-09-24T16:18:56.020Z ‘Allow him to contest’: Calcutta HC gives relief to jailed Congress candidate in Nandigram bypoll Legal https://www.fact.net.in/business/gst-council-to-decide-18-tax-on-upi-merchant-fee-as-mdr-returns-for-payments-above-rs-2000 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/a3d3dbca-d5fa-40f7-8054-9c39c18591c6/PTI06_22_2024_000234A.jpg Merchants had been set to bear a 0.4 per cent MDR from October 15, capped at Rs 300 per transaction fact-net en 2026-09-24T16:12:41.961Z GST Council to decide 18% tax on UPI merchant fee as MDR returns for payments above Rs 2,000 Business https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/actor-mushtaq-khan-dies-at-56-after-battle-with-lung-cancer https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/2fwvfazx/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-24-2026-090217-PM.png Mushtaq Khan had spent more than four decades in Hindi cinema, becoming a familiar face through supporting and comic roles fact-net en 2026-09-24T15:33:40.784Z Actor Mushtaq Khan dies at 56 after battle with lung cancer Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/nation/rte-complaints-dominate-dcpcr-caseload-as-child-rights-panel-receives-377-cases-in-three-months https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/iaxgbpku/delhi-bal-adhikar-sanrakshan-ayog-kashmere-gate-delhi-government-organisations-u5xPF0WnXY.jpg The child rights body had also taken suo motu cognisance of 56 cases and launched a dedicated complaint helpline for children fact-net en 2026-09-24T15:29:40.929Z RTE complaints dominate DCPCR caseload as child rights panel receives 377 cases in three months Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/government-warns-against-high-return-nidhi-schemes-says-deposits-carry-no-insurance-protection https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/h9p4eg92/hnghn.PNG Only 395 entities had been declared Nidhi companies, while deposits with them had remained outside DICGC insurance protection fact-net en 2026-09-24T15:29:36.901Z Government warns against high-return Nidhi schemes, says deposits carry no insurance protection Business https://www.fact.net.in/sports/seema-kumari-ends-16-year-wait-with-10000m-bronze-as-india-clinch-mixed-relay-silver-at-asian-games https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/q7ab7gp7/PTI09242026000434B.jpg India’s mixed 4x400m relay quartet had defended its silver medal after Vithya Ramraj produced a superb final-leg effort fact-net en 2026-09-24T15:09:39.448Z Seema Kumari ends 16-year wait with 10,000m bronze as India clinch mixed relay silver at Asian Games Sports https://www.fact.net.in/business/no-milk-no-paneer-label-as-fssai-moves-to-bar-non-dairy-analogues-from-using-name https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/baxuicez/Paneer.jpg Businesses licensed under the ‘Analogue in Dairy Context’ category had been asked to drop ‘paneer’ from names, labels and marketing fact-net en 2026-09-24T15:09:10.734Z No milk, no ‘paneer’ label as FSSAI moves to bar non-dairy analogues from using name Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/sebi-opens-wider-commodity-derivatives-market-to-foreign-investors-with-t-3-exit-safeguard https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-03-24/9h761nj7/1000066679.jpg Foreign investors had been barred from carrying positions into physical delivery, with mandatory exit safeguards kicking in before the tender period fact-net en 2026-09-24T15:08:11.616Z SEBI opens wider commodity derivatives market to foreign investors with T-3 exit safeguard Business https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/owners-failed-to-take-safety-precautions-delhi-police-to-hc-on-satya-niketan-building-collapse https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/gqhrrpgk/PTI09072026000027B.jpg The owners and PG operators had allegedly failed to seek structural advice or take adequate precautions before repair work began fact-net en 2026-09-24T15:01:16.486Z 'Owners failed to take safety precautions': Delhi Police to HC on Satya Niketan building collapse Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/legal/sessions-courts-cannot-jail-murder-convicts-for-entire-natural-life-without-remission-rules-sc https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/77298b65-fdc7-47fc-b332-e72fa444bb4e/SC4.PNG The Bench had replaced a natural-life sentence in a 2009 triple murder with 25 years’ rigorous imprisonment without statutory remission fact-net en 2026-09-24T15:01:04.616Z 'Sessions courts cannot jail murder convicts for entire natural life without remission', rules SC Legal https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/dda-orders-structural-safety-audit-of-all-pre-2001-high-rises-after-satya-niketan-collapse https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/ahsc8lzv/lop2e18delhi-highrise625x30014July26.webp Buildings below 15 metres had also been brought under the audit requirement if their use involved large numbers of people fact-net en 2026-09-24T14:46:35.541Z DDA orders structural safety audit of all pre-2001 high-rises after Satya Niketan collapse Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/palestinian-president-again-denied-visa-to-speak-at-un-addresses-leaders-on-prerecorded-video https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/wlcn31os/ab1ae080-b24c-11f1-8e0a-fdb8fc2faaec.jpg Abbas had accused Israel of targeting the basic necessities of Palestinian life amid the Gaza war and continuing occupation of the West Bank fact-net en 2026-09-24T14:46:31.365Z Palestinian president, again denied visa to speak at UN, addresses leaders on prerecorded video Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/states/madhya-pradesh/over-360-students-lock-themselves-inside-mp-school-hostel-demand-principals-resignation https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/tjlkbklp/jawahar-navodaya-vidyalaya-charuwa-harda-boarding-schools-oZaVAPaEqS.jpg The three-hour standoff had ended after district officials reached the school, while an Education Ministry team began examining the allegations fact-net en 2026-09-24T14:30:46.477Z Over 360 students lock themselves inside MP school hostel, demand principal's resignation Madhya Pradesh https://www.fact.net.in/legal/gurugram-system-collapses-in-rains-supreme-court-sounds-alarm-over-unplanned-urban-growth https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/z2aktvog/PTI08242026000286A.jpg The Bench had contrasted it with Greater Noida, saying the city was planned keeping requirements for the next 30-40 years in mind fact-net en 2026-09-24T14:07:09.909Z ‘Gurugram system collapses in rains’: Supreme Court sounds alarm over unplanned urban growth Legal https://www.fact.net.in/states/assam/assam-cabinet-clears-compulsory-registration-rules-for-muslim-marriages-divorces https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/50et8jnu/c-bf.PNG Government-appointed registrars had replaced qazis for registration, with panchayat-level officials likely to be authorised if applications increased fact-net en 2026-09-24T14:04:12.925Z Assam Cabinet clears compulsory registration rules for Muslim marriages, divorces Assam, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/iit-bombay-students-parents-begin-hunger-strike-seek-action-over-alleged-caste-harassment https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/cni6v4r8/PTI09222026000374B-1.jpg The family had approached the National Commission for Scheduled Castes as the Crime Branch continued its investigation into the student’s death fact-net en 2026-09-24T14:00:03.589Z IIT Bombay student’s parents begin hunger strike, seek action over alleged caste harassment Maharashtra, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/chinese-shipments-helped-sustain-irans-weapons-programmes-ahead-of-trump-xi-summit-report-says https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/dk95gjqa/AP09242026000019B.jpg Beijing had rejected allegations of improper military support and maintained that it strictly controlled exports of dual-use goods fact-net en 2026-09-24T13:57:00.888Z Chinese shipments helped sustain Iran’s weapons programmes ahead of Trump-Xi summit, report says Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/neither-terror-nor-theatrics-will-repay-loans-india-hits-back-at-pakistan-at-un https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/5f8zr3ni/rt2ov12kkshitij-tyagi625x30023September26.webp New Delhi had also asked Islamabad to vacate territories it occupies in Jammu and Kashmir and raised concerns over minorities fact-net en 2026-09-24T13:56:03.338Z ‘Neither terror nor theatrics will repay loans’: India hits back at Pakistan at UN Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/business/nse-gains-nearly-2-on-market-debut-valued-at-rs-449-lakh-crore-after-blockbuster-ipo https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-31/vwicaxq7/ANI-20260731052408.jpg NSE had also emerged as the world’s seventh most valuable stock exchange after its Rs 22,569-crore public issue fact-net en 2026-09-24T13:49:44.332Z NSE gains nearly 2% on market debut, valued at Rs 4.49 lakh crore after blockbuster IPO Business https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/fifa-president-pledges-culture-of-dialogue-after-uproar-over-secretive-world-cup-sell-off-plan https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/of1bgv17/-1x-1.webp Infantino had said reforms were about “doing what is right for the game” rather than generating favourable headlines fact-net en 2026-09-24T12:54:01.537Z FIFA President pledges 'culture of dialogue' after uproar over secretive World Cup sell-off plan Football https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/india-brace-for-panama-test-as-brazil-uruguay-challenges-loom-in-defining-football-fortnight https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/b78qa8ow/PTI06052024000294B.avif For the match against India, Panama had arrived with 14 members of their 2026 World Cup squad and considerable experience across overseas leagues fact-net en 2026-09-24T12:53:49.731Z India brace for Panama test as Brazil, Uruguay challenges loom in defining football fortnight Football https://www.fact.net.in/business/youtube-expands-shopping-affiliate-programme-in-india-with-amazon-ajio-meesho-and-others https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-10-27/pg7zfz48/1520222004919.jfif Amazon, AJIO and Meesho join YouTube’s India Shopping affiliate programme | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-24T12:49:57.381Z YouTube expands shopping affiliate programme in India with Amazon, AJIO, Meesho and others Business https://www.fact.net.in/sports/satnam-salman-make-history-with-double-sculls-bronze-as-india-endure-tough-rowing-campaign https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/0sa3bdkc/PTI09242026000017B.jpg India had finished the rowing competition with a solitary bronze, matching its medal returns from 1982, 1994 and 2002 fact-net en 2026-09-24T12:46:03.775Z Satnam-Salman make history with double sculls bronze as India endure tough rowing campaign Sports https://www.fact.net.in/sports/anahat-singh-tanvi-khanna-set-up-all-india-squash-quarterfinal-at-asian-games https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/ej6g341o/ANI-20260924063901.jpg Anahat had swept aside Singapore’s Wai Iynn Au Yeong in 19 minutes, while Tanvi had fought back from a game down to advance fact-net en 2026-09-24T12:42:53.856Z Anahat Singh, Tanvi Khanna set up all-India squash quarterfinal at Asian Games Sports https://www.fact.net.in/nation/rahul-gandhi-alleges-election-rigging-demands-gyanesh-kumars-resignation-amid-ec-row https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/gkhewx1a/PTI09242026000420A.jpg Rahul Gandhi said electoral integrity is under threat, citing reported EC disagreements | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-24T12:41:08.251Z Rahul Gandhi alleges election rigging, demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation amid EC row Nation https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/cyclone-arnab-or-deep-depression-why-imd-has-not-named-the-bay-of-bengal-system https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/487a9b83-8c50-4445-a3fe-67eced15fe25/GOV0LwzWMAA9CLM.jpg IMD says the Bay system remains a deep depression, not an official cyclone named Arnab | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-24T12:28:42.206Z Cyclone Arnab or deep depression? Why IMD has not named the Bay of Bengal system Special Reports https://www.fact.net.in/legal/satya-niketan-collapse-police-flag-safety-lapses-unauthorised-use-and-lack-of-structural-expertise https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-09/bw84m36f/PTI09092026000012A.jpg Safety lapses, unauthorised use under scrutiny after deadly Satya Niketan building collapse | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-24T12:19:34.427Z Satya Niketan collapse: Police flag safety lapses as Delhi HC seeks answers Legal