https://www.fact.net.in/states/jharkhand/we-owe-them-our-solidarity-congress-backs-jharkhand-job-stir-rahul-gandhi-asks-soren-to-act https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/15f5f84f-58e9-48df-9956-3ac5ba76750c/PTI06_20_2024_000224A__1_.jpg As the Jharkhand job protest enters its 24th day, Rahul Gandhi has asked Hemant Soren to personally meet student representatives | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-17T07:42:07.931Z 'We owe them our solidarity': Congress backs Jharkhand job stir, Rahul Gandhi asks Soren to act Congress , Jharkhand protest, Rahul Gandhi , Hemant Soren, Jharkhand job protest https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-stf-arrests-suspected-aide-of-isi-agent-in-kolkata https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/c831048e-a9fd-438a-9846-c3156dce9ffb/ANI_20220908063514.jpg The accused, identified as Imran, was arrested from a flat in the Topsia area of the city | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-17T07:37:13.806Z Bengal STF arrests suspected aide of ISI 'agent' in Kolkata Bengal STF, ISI 'agent' in Kolkata, ISI, Kolkata, Bengal, West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/business/government-to-soon-announce-high-level-panel-on-banking-for-viksit-bharat https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/feb0tn60/STOCKPTI08172022606.jpg Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-17T07:33:42.810Z Government to soon announce high-level panel on 'Banking for Viksit Bharat' Banking, Government , Budget, Finance minister, Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman https://www.fact.net.in/nation/who-ran-dimagi-naxal-party-instagram-page-gains-16-lakh-followers-vanishes https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/85xfcalo/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-17-2026-010005-PM.png There was no publicly available information identifying the person or group behind the account | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-17T07:30:44.106Z Who ran ‘Dimagi Naxal Party’? Instagram page gains 1.6 lakh followers, vanishes Dimagi Naxal Party, Dimagi Naxal Party Instagram https://www.fact.net.in/nation/2-more-air-india-pilots-fail-preliminary-drug-test-after-phuket-incident https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-09/q43a7zin/ANI-20260809120706.jpg Air India has de-rostered two pilots after they failed preliminary drug screening as the airline tests its cockpit crew | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-17T06:50:33.947Z 2 more Air India pilots fail preliminary drug test after Phuket incident Air India, Air India pilot, Air India drug test, Air India dope test https://www.fact.net.in/nation/cji-surya-kant-says-he-never-consented-to-nalsar-convocation-invite https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-09/yvdnjs03/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-9-2026-083411-PM.png The NALSAR controversy escalated after CJI Surya Kant said he never accepted the invitation, while the BCI later withdrew its action against graduates fact-net en 2026-08-17T06:43:30.003Z CJI Surya Kant says he 'never consented' to NALSAR convocation invite CJI Surya Kant, Surya Kant , NALSAR , NALSAR convocation, Chief Justice of India https://www.fact.net.in/nation/prashant-kishor-takes-oath-as-bihar-mla https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/wn0ogugn/STOCKPTI45202407.jpg Prashant Kishor made a historic electoral debut on August 3, winning the bypoll for Bihar's Bankipur Assembly Constituency | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-17T06:31:42.407Z Prashant Kishor takes oath as Bihar MLA Prashant Kishor, Prashant Kishor Bihar https://www.fact.net.in/states/odisha/north-odisha-flood-situation-grim-imd-forecast-more-rains-till-august-18 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/6wgm0t59/PTI08162026000322B.jpg A truck lies overturned in a ditch after a newly constructed stretch of NH-53 caved in due to heavy rains, in Kendrapara, Odisha, on Sunday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-17T05:59:17.341Z North Odisha flood situation grim, IMD forecast more rains till August 18 Odisha flood, North Odisha flood, IMD Odisha, IMD , Odisha rain https://www.fact.net.in/world/thousands-in-indonesia-await-aid-after-earthquake-kills-54-overshadowing-independence-day https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/pd3srvhy/AP08172026000003B.jpg A man walks building collapsed during an earthquake in Reo, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, on Monday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-17T05:56:27.311Z Thousands in Indonesia await aid after earthquake kills 54, overshadowing Independence Day Indonesia Quake, Indonesia earthquake https://www.fact.net.in/business/asian-stocks-rise-sensex-falls-as-investors-track-us-economy-and-fed https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/7yiwxxjx/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-17-2026-111959-AM.png Investors are assessing weaker US economic data and the possibility of lower interest rates fact-net en 2026-08-17T05:50:21.618Z Asian stocks rise, Sensex falls as investors track US economy and Fed Asian markets today, Asian stock market, US retail sales, Sensex today, Federal Reserve rate outlook https://www.fact.net.in/nation/shehzad-poonawallas-second-push-to-quit-bjp-final-decision-in-fresh-letter https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/beec5a1d-fa76-4a24-b3d1-46eb474732ca/PTI05_18_2024_000081B.jpg BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla has renewed his resignation request, citing financial and personal circumstances and seeking relief from his BJP posts | File image/PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/v9lx3l1o/Screenshot-2026-08-17-111147.png fact-net en 2026-08-17T05:45:01.847Z Shehzad Poonawalla's second push to quit BJP: 'Final decision' in fresh letter Shehzad Poonawalla, BJP, Shehzad Poonawalla quits BJP https://www.fact.net.in/nation/chicken-served-stored-in-restaurants-maintained-as-per-prescribed-norms-says-kfc https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/y62kz0rq/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-17-2026-110716-AM.png The company said it was cooperating with the authorities following the inspection and reviewing the matter in line with applicable legal and regulatory requirements | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-17T05:38:21.485Z Chicken served, stored in restaurants maintained as per prescribed norms, says KFC KFC https://www.fact.net.in/nation/kharif-harvest-at-risk-uneven-monsoon-raises-concern-over-crop-yields https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-06-10/wplymdtw/jykui.png As the monsoon trough shifts north, several farm states remain rainfall deficient, putting key kharif crops under pressure | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-17T05:32:15.635Z Kharif harvest at risk? Uneven monsoon raises concern over crop yields monsoon , kharif crops, India’s monsoon deficit https://www.fact.net.in/legal/senior-citizens-can-seek-eviction-of-abusive-family-members-supreme-court-rules https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-18/959e1258/1000053983.jpg SC restored an eviction order and held that tribunals under the 2007 Act can remove occupants to protect senior citizens from neglect fact-net en 2026-08-17T04:55:56.740Z Senior citizens can seek eviction of abusive family members, Supreme Court rules Supreme Court, senior citizen https://www.fact.net.in/nation/bjp-plans-major-youth-outreach-after-37-day-cjp-student-protest https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-11/9pj18nio/PTI08112026000027A.jpg Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Union ministers Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, JP Nadda, and other NDA leaders wave Tricolour during a parliamentary meeting, in New Delhi | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-17T04:47:46.155Z BJP plans major youth outreach after 37-day CJP student protest BJP youth outreach, CJP student protest, BJP student strategy, BJP youth strategy, Cockroach Janta Party protest https://www.fact.net.in/world/russia-hits-indian-billionaire-lakshmi-mittals-steel-plant-in-ukraine-2-killed-14-injured https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/ctwikyll/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-17-2026-100137-AM.png Lakshmi Mittal’s steel plant in Ukraine was hit by a Russian missile after Kyiv launched a massive drone attack on Russia | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-17T04:32:27.717Z Russia hits Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mittal’s steel plant in Ukraine; 2 killed, 14 injured Lakshmi Mittal, Russia , Ukraine https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/seven-killed-several-injured-in-hotel-fire-in-west-bengals-tarapith https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/ml3d0ymt/PTI08172026000038B.jpg Rescue personnel carry out operations after a fire broke out at a private hotel in Tarapith, in Birbhum district, West Bengal, on Monday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-17T03:50:32.212Z Seven killed, several injured in hotel fire in West Bengal's Tarapith Bengal fire, Tarapith temple, Birbhum https://www.fact.net.in/states/bihar/ashokdham-temple-tragedy-at-least-7-killed-12-injured-in-bihar-stampede https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/9sqr8lrx/PTI08172026000009B.jpg Injured people receive treatment at a hospital following a stampede at the Ashok Dham temple during the third Monday of the holy month of 'Shravan', in Lakhisarai, Bihar, on Monday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-17T03:45:17.740Z Ashokdham Temple tragedy: At least 7 killed, 12 injured in Bihar stampede Bihar temple stampede, Bihar, Ashokdham Temple https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-metro-shock-cisf-jawan-accused-of-clicking-womans-photos-pointing-pistol-at-passengers https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/kdh6k8jr/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-113853-PM.png The confrontation escalated when passengers reportedly asked him to hand over his phone | X fact-net en 2026-08-16T18:09:50.098Z Delhi Metro shock: CISF jawan accused of clicking woman’s photos, pointing pistol at passengers Delhi Metro, CISF jawan , Delhi Metro incident https://www.fact.net.in/states/karnataka/after-nalsar-row-nlsiu-students-oppose-cji-surya-kants-convocation-invite https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-13/b5m14hm7/PTI12072025000005B.jpg Students at Bengaluru's NLSIU have criticised the BCI's handling of the NALSAR row and questioned the proposed CJI convocation invite | File image fact-net en 2026-08-16T17:55:09.965Z After NALSAR row, NLSIU students oppose CJI Surya Kant's convocation invite NLSIU students, CJI Surya Kant, NALSAR controversy https://www.fact.net.in/states/jharkhand/jharkhand-recruitment-row-government-calls-protesting-students-for-talks-on-august-17 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-11/3dd65a3x/PTI08102026000446A.jpg After six rounds of talks failed to resolve the recruitment exam row, Jharkhand govt has called protesting students for another meeting on August 17 | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-16T17:37:20.957Z Jharkhand recruitment row: Government calls protesting students for talks on August 17 Jharkhand recruitment row https://www.fact.net.in/nation/bjp-lodges-complaint-against-sonia-gandhi-over-vande-mataram-controversy https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/3x6uglvq/PTI08152026000352B.jpg Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge during the 80th Independence Day celebrations at AICC headquarters, in New Delhi | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-16T17:08:02.029Z BJP lodges complaint against Sonia Gandhi over 'Vande Mataram' controversy BJP lodges complaint against Sonia Gandhi, BJP, Sonia Gandhi, Vande Mataram https://www.fact.net.in/sports/east-bengal-edge-indian-army-1-0-to-reach-durand-cup-semi-finals https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/kw3o7mg0/HP25LPybQAEx1iI.jfif East Bengal enter Durand Cup semis after 1-0 win over Indian Army | X/@EBRPFC fact-net en 2026-08-16T17:01:20.465Z East Bengal edge Indian Army 1-0 to reach Durand Cup semi-finals East Bengal, Durand Cup semi-finals https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-mob-attack-leaves-cjp-volunteers-father-dead-police-deny-political-motive https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/vlzz68dc/westbengalpolicehero16x9fixed.jpg The CJP claimed he was attacked after highlighting poor infrastructure at a government school fact-net en 2026-08-16T16:49:58.708Z Bengal mob attack leaves CJP volunteer's father dead, police deny political motive Bengal mob attack, CJP volunteer, Bankura news, CJP volunteer father dies, West Bengal attack, Bankura mob attack https://www.fact.net.in/nation/railway-minister-orders-immediate-measures-to-ensure-safe-drinking-water-at-stations https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/g2qzs5gm/STOCKPTI11232023224.jpg Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with senior officials, conducted a daylong review and ordered several measures on Sunday | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-16T16:18:40.192Z Railway minister orders immediate measures to ensure safe drinking water at stations Railway minister, railway station water quality, CAG railway report, Ashwini Vaishnaw https://www.fact.net.in/education/received-many-plaints-nta-announces-ugc-net-re-exam-for-english-commerce-sociology-in-september https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/1yzltmex/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-090822-PM.png English and Commerce will be held on September 9, while Sociology is scheduled for September 10 | X/NTA fact-net en 2026-08-16T15:37:47.243Z 'Received many plaints': NTA announces UGC NET re-exam for English, Commerce, Sociology in September NTA, UGC NET 2026 re-exam, UGC NET , National Testing Agency https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/expired-frooti-appy-found-in-mumbai-godown-maharashtra-fda-suspends-parle-agro-licence https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/zncwat71/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-090011-PM.png Expired stocks of Frooti, Appy and Apple Fizz worth ₹99,970 were found at a Chembur godown | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-16T15:30:46.947Z Expired Frooti, Appy found in Mumbai godown, Maharashtra FDA suspends Parle Agro licence FDA, Frooti, Appy https://www.fact.net.in/world/teen-strikes-rs-85-crore-jackpot-while-digging-sewage-trench-in-belgium https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/hhdszajt/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-083208-PM.png A routine construction job led an 18-year-old Belgian student to a hidden gold hoard worth around Rs 85 crore | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-16T15:03:35.285Z Teen strikes Rs 85 crore jackpot while digging sewage trench in Belgium Belgium gold treasure, teen finds gold, Belgium hidden treasure https://www.fact.net.in/world/anyone-who-kills-or-captures-iran-offers-30k-bounty-on-us-soldiers-double-reward-for-women https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/svogohsr/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-081550-PM.png Iran’s army chief said the reward followed requests for financial support to participate in the conflict | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-16T14:46:24.260Z 'Anyone who kills or captures...': Iran offers $30K bounty on US soldiers, double reward for women Iran, US https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/drug-traffickers-will-be-driven-out-if-bjp-forms-government-in-punjab-haryana-cm-saini https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/29c6ea2a-2a7d-46cc-9a9d-37be7eb03372/GJrnq6XX0AAOtgh.jpg Nayab Saini attacked the AAP government over drugs, jobs and delayed salaries while pitching BJP rule ahead of Punjab polls | File image/X fact-net en 2026-08-16T14:38:26.700Z Drug traffickers will be driven out if BJP forms government in Punjab: Haryana CM Saini Haryana CM, Haryana , Haryana CM Nayab Saini , Nayab Saini , BJP https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-tops-states-with-9384-pc-census-self-enumeration-success-rate-cm https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/eqrzopvw/PTI08012026000279B.jpg West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari carries out self-enumeration for Census 2027, in Kolkata | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-16T14:33:33.541Z Bengal tops states with 93.84 pc Census self-enumeration success rate: CM Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/ayushman-bharat-cm-health-scheme-to-cover-1867-hospitals-in-west-bengal-cm-suvendu https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/6w1ti8n1/PTI08162026000373A.jpg West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari hands over a health insurance card to a beneficiary during the launch of AB-PMJ and MMSBY, at Netaji Indoor Stadium, in Kolkata, on Sunday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-16T14:31:22.561Z Ayushman Bharat, CM health scheme to cover 1,867 hospitals in West Bengal: CM Suvendu West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal Chief Minister, West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, Bengal, Ayushman Bharat https://www.fact.net.in/world/iran-executes-protester-accused-of-running-over-cops-during-january-unrest https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/ltbzp5ch/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-074448-PM.png Amnesty International has said Iran carries out the second-highest number of executions globally after China | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-16T14:15:19.031Z Iran executes protester accused of running over cops during January unrest Iran, Iran US conflict https://www.fact.net.in/nation/they-were-hitting-indiscriminately-students-recount-jantar-mantar-police-action-to-rahul-gandhi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/pj0jkv8r/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-073749-PM.png Rahul Gandhi meets the students who alleged they were subjected to police action during the July 20 protest | X/@RahulGandhi fact-net en 2026-08-16T14:08:42.854Z 'They were hitting indiscriminately': Students recount Jantar Mantar police action to Rahul Gandhi Jantar Mantar protest, Rahul Gandhi https://www.fact.net.in/nation/he-didnt-call-opposition-leaders-kiren-rijiju-clarifies-pm-modis-dimagi-naxals-remark https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/970b05ef-1dbe-4d5a-a2a4-3d9956cf7615/STOCK_PTI8_3_2022_0768.jpg The ‘dimagi naxals’ row escalated after P Chidambaram said he was 'proud' to be one, prompting a sharp response from Kiren Rijiju | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-16T13:57:54.020Z 'He didn't call Opposition leaders…': Kiren Rijiju clarifies PM Modi's 'dimagi naxals' remark Kiren Rijiju, PM Modi, dimagi naxals, Modi Red Fort speech https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/planning-a-south-india-temple-trip-irctcs-12-day-package-starts-at-rs-24100 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/euokk5fm/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-065606-PM.png The itinerary includes temples in Tirupati, Rameshwaram, Madurai and Markapur, along with Kanyakumari sightseeing | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-16T13:28:12.840Z Planning a South India temple trip? IRCTC’s 12-day package starts at Rs 24,100 IRCTC, South India temples, South India https://www.fact.net.in/states/himachal-pradesh/torrential-rain-disrupts-normal-life-in-himachal-109-roads-blocked-orange-alert-in-4-districts https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-17/at1hnrvq/PTI07_05_2024_000164B%20(1).jpg Since the onset of monsoon on June 30, 79 people have died in rain-related incidents in the state | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-16T13:16:43.423Z Torrential rain disrupts normal life in Himachal; 109 roads blocked, orange alert in 4 districts Himachal Pradesh, Himachal rain https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/hopefully-awarapan-3-very-soon-emraan-hashmi-teases-third-chapter https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-04-21/nok6x2hh/images-2026-04-21T165837.722.jpeg According to Sacnilk, the film has earned over Rs 72.90 crore worldwide in its first two days fact-net en 2026-08-16T12:00:10.697Z 'Hopefully, Awarapan 3 very soon': Emraan Hashmi teases third chapter Awarapan 3, Awarapan 2, Emraan Hashmi https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/varanasi-airport-firing-explained-will-passenger-be-arrested-or-lose-his-gun-licence https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/04e9524w/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-051445-PM.png A licensed gun went off during security screening at Varanasi airport, injuring two. Here's what could happen to passenger Kamlesh Rai | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-16T11:45:13.857Z Varanasi airport firing explained: Will passenger be arrested or lose his gun licence? Varanasi airport firing, licensed gun rules India, gun licence rules https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengali-filmmaker-raja-sen-dies-at-71-after-prolonged-illness https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/3s9gc68a/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-16-at-5.04.56-PM.jpeg Beyond feature films, Sen directed several television serials and documentaries during his long career | Image: X fact-net en 2026-08-16T11:35:26.868Z Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen dies at 71 after prolonged illness Raja Sen, Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen dies , Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen https://www.fact.net.in/world/bangladesh-sets-condition-for-tarique-rahmans-india-visit-wants-sheikh-hasina-extradited https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/ya019zuw/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-045917-PM.png Dhaka wants India to expedite its request for Sheikh Hasina’s extradition fact-net en 2026-08-16T11:29:49.166Z Bangladesh sets condition for Tarique Rahman’s India visit, wants Sheikh Hasina extradited Bangladesh , Tarique Rahman, Sheikh Hasina, India Bangladesh https://www.fact.net.in/nation/rajya-sabha-mps-elected-to-various-statutory-bodies-parliamentary-panels https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/a9092b45-2f51-4d7f-915a-4a4c8db7821b/PTI07_03_2024_000048B.jpg Rajya Sabha has named MPs to AIIMS institutes, the Central Silk Board and other statutory bodies and parliamentary committees fact-net en 2026-08-16T11:23:33.725Z Rajya Sabha MPs elected to various statutory bodies, parliamentary panels Rajya Sabha , Rajya Sabha MP https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/use-of-force-cannot-be-justified-kumari-selja-seeks-probe-into-hansi-clash https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/l8d46v8f/HPxgVsybgAEwByG.jfif Kumari Selja joins the ongoing dharna in protest against the murder of dairy operator Shri Jeevan Kundu | X/@kumarsurender fact-net en 2026-08-16T11:04:32.222Z ‘Use of force cannot be justified’: Kumari Selja seeks probe into Hansi clash Kumari Selja, Hansi clash https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/she-fell-from-roof-bsf-jawan-arrested-for-wifes-murder-in-hoshiarpur https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-01-10/pxoind2x/images-2026-01-10T160514.931.jpeg A BSF jawan faces a murder case in Punjab after his wife's father alleged she was beaten and killed following prolonged harassment | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-16T10:56:39.186Z 'She fell from roof': BSF jawan arrested for wife's murder in Hoshiarpur BSF jawan, BSF jawan wife murder, Hoshiarpur murder case https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/over-48-lakh-delhi-sir-forms-pending-digitisation-as-august-17-deadline-nears https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-27/i6mvxmr6/PTI06302026000054A-1.jpg Around 48.12 lakh forms, or 33.16% of the total, remained pending as of August 15 | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-16T10:51:39.932Z Over 48 lakh Delhi SIR forms pending digitisation as August 17 deadline nears Delhi SIR, Special Intensive Revision Delhi, Delhi SIR forms, SIR deadline August 17 https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/whoever-attacked-him-cannot-be-a-sikh-harsimrat-badal-calls-sukhbir-attack-political-conspiracy https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-14/jkmuc0dt/PTI08132026000416B.jpg Sukhbir Singh Badal with wife and party leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal and others offer prayers during a visit to the Gurudwara Takhat Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib, in Nanded | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-16T10:45:07.535Z ‘Whoever attacked him cannot be a Sikh’: Harsimrat Badal calls Sukhbir attack ‘political conspiracy’ Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Sukhbir Badal https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/qadian-beas-rail-link-gets-centres-nod-rs-1419-crore-sanctioned https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/x0uosq1r/HP1kmGjboAAknbv.jfif The 39.68-km Qadian-Beas railway line will connect parts of Gurdaspur and Amritsar, with the project now moving towards implementation | X/@RavneetBittu fact-net en 2026-08-16T10:42:27.977Z Qadian-Beas rail link gets Centre's nod, Rs 1,419 crore sanctioned Qadian-Beas rail link, Punjab railway project, Indian Railways, Railways https://www.fact.net.in/world/in-one-of-its-largest-aerial-attack-ukraine-kills-at-least-6-in-russia https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/ue7is3k6/HP1g3ATWcAAhui.jfif Ukrainian drones struck the Russian regions of Moscow and Rostov | X/@putino fact-net en 2026-08-16T10:37:33.605Z In one of its largest aerial attack, Ukraine kills at least 6 in Russia Ukraine , Russia, Kyiv https://www.fact.net.in/business/fssai-action-6-companies-withdraw-misleading-claims-revise-labels https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-11-12/asdmyfzc/g-tg.png FSSAI said six food companies have taken corrective action after receiving notices over misleading claims, labels and trademarks fact-net en 2026-08-16T10:31:21.396Z FSSAI action: 6 companies withdraw misleading claims, revise labels FSSAI , food safety https://www.fact.net.in/business/7-ipos-worth-over-rs-6400-crore-to-hit-market-this-week-heres-the-full-list https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/ss6ai1j0/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-035810-PM.png Seven IPOs, including Horizon Industrial Parks and Lalithaa Jewellery Mart, are opening between August 17 and 21 | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-16T10:28:43.077Z 7 IPOs worth over Rs 6,400 crore to hit market this week: Here’s the full list IPOs, IPO, IPO market https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/rat-in-a-freezer-expired-meat-in-hotels-inside-indias-latest-food-safety-crackdown https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/gr83tpew/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-034835-PM.png Blinkit, KFC, Zepto and several restaurant and hotel chains have faced inspections or regulatory action | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-16T10:21:45.663Z Rat in a freezer, expired meat in hotels: Inside India’s latest food safety crackdown Blinkit, KFC, Zepto, food safety https://www.fact.net.in/nation/feeding-my-friends-every-morning-pm-modis-special-independence-day-morning https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/nivv02j7/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-022353-PM.png PM Modi shares video of cows, peacocks ‘coming to meet’ him before Red Fort visit | Instagram fact-net en 2026-08-16T08:56:11.924Z ‘Feeding my friends every morning’: PM Modi’s special Independence Day morning PM Modi , PM Modi Instagram reels, PM Modi Instagram, Red Fort https://www.fact.net.in/nation/extraordinary-statesman-pm-bjp-leaders-pay-tribute-to-atal-bihari-vajpayee-on-death-anniversary https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/6a70l8vi/PTI08162026000029B.jpg Prime Minster Narendra Modi pays tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on the latter's death anniversary, at 'Sadaiv Atal' in New Delhi, on Sunday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-16T08:44:58.320Z 'Extraordinary statesman': PM, BJP leaders pay tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on death anniversary PM Modi, BJP, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Atal Bihari Vajpayee death anniversary https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/third-incident-in-10-days-delhi-mans-throat-slit-by-chinese-manjha-in-maujpur https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/kg4fhzig/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-020605-PM.png A Chinese manjha got entangled around his neck while he was riding a motorcycle, causing a throat injury | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-16T08:38:32.196Z Third incident in 10 days: Delhi man’s throat slit by Chinese manjha in Maujpur Delhi, Chinese manjha https://www.fact.net.in/nation/fake-news-crackdown-government-departments-set-up-quick-response-teams https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/b58z2y1u/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-015716-PM.png fact-net en 2026-08-16T08:28:27.488Z Fake news crackdown: Government departments set up Quick Response Teams Fake news, Quick Response Teams https://www.fact.net.in/nation/we-all-saw-on-television-amit-shah-says-sonia-gandhi-must-apologise-over-vande-mataram-insult https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-05/bwg6mv80/PTI05_19_2024_000135A.jpg Amit Shah attacked Congress over the alleged Vande Mataram incident and also praised Atal Bihari Vajpayee's contributions at a Rajasthan event | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-16T08:21:55.667Z 'We all saw on television': Amit Shah says Sonia Gandhi must apologise over 'Vande Mataram insult' Amit Shah, Sonia Gandhi, Vande Mataram https://www.fact.net.in/legal/delhi-high-court-to-hear-on-monday-cbis-challenge-to-discharge-of-arvind-kejriwal-in-excise-case-3 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/e86f4fd9-caac-4ae7-9833-1faf559a71fb/PTI06_29_2024_000149A.jpg Kejriwal and Sisodia have sought dismissal of the CBI's revision plea as the Delhi High Court takes up the liquor policy case | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-16T08:12:47.212Z Delhi High Court to hear on Monday CBI's challenge to discharge of Arvind Kejriwal in excise case Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Delhi High Court https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/varanasi-airport-firing-passengers-licensed-pistol-goes-off-during-security-check-2-injured https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/m9rakmfg/HO4ZgYoawAAG9WZ.jfif A licensed pistol carried by an Air India Express passenger accidentally fired during screening at Varanasi airport, injuring two people | Representationa image/X/@AirIndiaX fact-net en 2026-08-16T07:54:32.020Z Varanasi airport firing: Passenger's licensed pistol goes off during security check, 2 injured Varanasi airport firing, Varanasi airport, Air India Express https://www.fact.net.in/states/rajasthan/students-detained-in-alwar-ahead-of-amit-shah-visit-planned-black-flag-protest https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/6b92cb18-45eb-483e-9d77-49d6c547d2be/20240517200L.jpg Rajasthan Police detained college students in Alwar ahead of Amit Shah's visit as they planned a protest and black-flag demonstration | File image fact-net en 2026-08-16T07:25:07.425Z Students detained in Alwar ahead of Amit Shah visit, planned black-flag protest Amit Shah, Students detained in Alwar, Alwar https://www.fact.net.in/education/ugc-net-answer-key-2026-released-candidates-can-challenge-answers-till-august-18 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/wl02pvl3/HP0jK1Jb0AAVQMk.jfif NTA released the UGC-NET June 2026 provisional answer key, while English, Commerce and Sociology remain under review fact-net en 2026-08-16T06:59:14.074Z UGC NET answer key 2026 released, candidates can challenge answers till August 18 UGC NET, UGC NET answer key 2026 https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/ranveer-singh-begins-shooting-for-pralay-in-mumbai-marks-producer-debut https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-25/4qi2phhu/ChatGPT-Image-May-25-2026-080624-PM.png ‘Pralay’, starring Ranveer Singh and Kalyani Priyadarshan, has gone on floors in Mumbai with Singh also making his debut as a producer | File image fact-net en 2026-08-16T06:53:42.430Z Ranveer Singh begins shooting for ‘Pralay’ in Mumbai, marks producer debut Ranveer Singh, Pralay https://www.fact.net.in/sports/bangladesh-stun-australia-in-darwin-script-first-ever-test-win-down-under https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/iik6wutd/HP0sNtHbUAAzXpr.jfif Bangladesh script history against Australia with first Test win Down Under | X/@BCBtigers fact-net en 2026-08-16T06:48:36.811Z Bangladesh stun Australia in Darwin, script first-ever Test win Down Under Bangladesh, Bangladesh beat Australia https://www.fact.net.in/world/guinness-world-record-set-at-indian-i-day-celebration-in-new-york-tri-state-area https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/6w9sk6gk/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-120753-PM.png From Times Square to Niagara Falls, Indian diaspora groups marked Independence Day with parades, flag-hoisting events and tricolour landmarks | X/@IndiainNewYork fact-net en 2026-08-16T06:39:46.069Z Guinness World Record set at Indian I-Day celebration in New York tri-state area Guinness World Record, Indian I-Day celebration in New York, New York , New Jersey https://www.fact.net.in/business/ongc-gets-us-licence-to-resume-full-operations-in-venezuela-after-sanctions https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/j0khwgil/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-111246-AM.png A US licence has removed a major sanctions hurdle for ONGC, allowing the state-run explorer to invest more in its Venezuelan oil assets | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-16T05:43:50.929Z ONGC gets US licence to resume full operations in Venezuela after sanctions ONGC https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-posts-throwback-with-kim-jong-un-recalls-their-great-relationship https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/n9a42yqu/82059b47c6c2aa87.jpg Trump revisited his relationship with Kim Jong Un by sharing a Singapore summit photo and calling their relationship 'GREAT' | Truth Social/Donald Trump fact-net en 2026-08-16T05:35:36.572Z Trump posts throwback with Kim Jong Un, recalls their ‘GREAT’ relationship Trump , Donald Trump , Kim Jong Un https://www.fact.net.in/nation/explain-vimal-ad-in-15-days-shah-rukh-khan-ajay-devgn-tiger-shroff-get-fda-notice https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/bgyoburt/HP0KhgNaIAAOKZr.jfif Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff have been asked to explain their Vimal Elaichi ad within 15 days fact-net en 2026-08-16T05:26:07.164Z 'Explain Vimal ad in 15 days': Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff get FDA notice Vimal ad , Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff, FDA, Maharashtra FDA, Tukaram Mundhe https://www.fact.net.in/nation/rs-70000-crore-for-6-submarines-indias-mega-navy-deal-with-germany-enters-final-stretch https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-09-01/gmtrigyp/1750768781-1119.jpg India's long-delayed Project 75(I) submarine programme could move ahead as the Rs 70,000-crore proposal is likely to reach the CCS | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-16T05:13:35.481Z Rs 70,000 crore for 6 submarines: India's mega Navy deal with Germany enters final stretch India Germany submarine deal, Project 75I, Indian Navy submarines https://www.fact.net.in/states/jharkhand/jharkhand-jpsc-protesters-to-gherao-cm-sorens-residence-on-august-20-seek-resignation https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-15/miui67rc/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-011812-AM.png The 22-day JPSC-JSSC protest escalated as students announced plans to march to Soren's residence and seek his resignation fact-net en 2026-08-16T04:56:37.661Z Jharkhand JPSC protesters to gherao CM Soren's residence on August 20, seek resignation Jharkhand JPSC protest, Jharkhand, Chief Minister Hemant Soren https://www.fact.net.in/nation/e-coli-in-water-missing-toilets-and-dustbins-cag-flags-shocking-lack-of-basics-at-railway-stations https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-06-30/syyrzocs/GPc65gvb0AAmOcN.jpg E coli was found in drinking water samples at several railway stations, while CAG found 458 of 512 stations lacking prescribed basic amenities | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-16T04:49:04.774Z E coli in water, missing toilets and dustbins: CAG flags shocking lack of basics at Railway stations Indian Railways, E coli in railway water, railway station https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/cooch-behar-bjp-leader-arrested-for-abducting-businessmans-son https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-01-10/pxoind2x/images-2026-01-10T160514.931.jpeg Police have started investigating the allegations against the arrested BJP leader, officials said | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-16T04:42:34.242Z Cooch Behar: BJP leader arrested for abducting businessman's son Cooch Behar, BJP leader https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/ex-bengal-deputy-speaker-ashis-banerjee-found-dead-at-tmc-office-in-birbhum https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/nkz6tjuj/HP0JTL0bQAAHwym.jfif Ashis Banerjee had contested the 2026 Assembly elections from Rampurhat on a TMC ticket but lost to BJP's Dhruva Saha by more than 24,000 votes | File image fact-net en 2026-08-16T04:30:50.012Z Ex-Bengal deputy speaker Ashis Banerjee found dead at TMC office in Birbhum Ashis Banerjee, Ashis Banerjee death https://www.fact.net.in/world/five-people-and-suspected-gunman-killed-after-mass-shooting-in-michigan https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-15/04lnyubn/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-014415-AM.png fact-net en 2026-08-15T20:15:19.183Z Five people and suspected gunman killed after mass shooting in Michigan World https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/atletico-madrid-signs-argentine-defender-cristian-romero-from-tottenham-until-2031 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-15/bbjqk9s1/54UDNPBYGJNYPKBPSIFH5SX6PE.avif fact-net en 2026-08-15T20:07:06.793Z Atletico Madrid signs Argentine defender Cristian Romero from Tottenham until 2031 Football, Sports https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/silence-calm-peace-are-whats-best-messi-to-dictate-own-playing-schedule-post-fathers-demise https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-15/ne78azyy/2075590-aa-7933463.webp fact-net en 2026-08-15T20:06:52.479Z 'Silence, calm, peace are what's best': Messi to dictate own playing schedule post father's demise Football, Sports https://www.fact.net.in/west-asia-crisis/iran-condemns-deadly-israeli-strikes-in-lebanon-that-killed-11-questions-un-silence https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-15/0b73t1bg/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-012159-AM.png fact-net en 2026-08-15T19:52:37.461Z Iran condemns deadly Israeli strikes in Lebanon that killed 11; questions UN silence West Asia Crisis https://www.fact.net.in/nation/e20-alone-not-responsible-for-mileage-changes-says-government https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-06-24/uaa2iedo/E20petrolhighres.png fact-net en 2026-08-15T19:50:09.398Z E20 'alone not responsible' for mileage changes, says government Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-urges-americans-to-pay-a-little-bit-more-for-gas-as-hormuz-crisis-with-iran-deepens https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-15/v1ft99u7/AP08152026000041B.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-15T19:50:00.197Z Trump urges Americans to pay ‘a little bit more’ for gas as Hormuz crisis with Iran deepens World https://www.fact.net.in/states/telangana/temple-priest-booked-for-alleged-sexual-assault-of-minor https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-15/chuem9vq/ANI-20260815180721.jpeg fact-net en 2026-08-15T19:27:58.353Z Temple priest booked for alleged sexual assault of minor Telangana https://www.fact.net.in/states/jharkhand/jharkhand-students-intensify-exam-stir-plan-cm-residence-gherao-on-august-20 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-15/miui67rc/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-011812-AM.png fact-net en 2026-08-15T19:26:19.498Z Students intensify exam stir, demand CM Soren's resignation; plan CM residence gherao on August 20 Jharkhand https://www.fact.net.in/nation/iran-president-pezeshkian-reaffirms-push-for-stronger-ties-with-india https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-15/taxdbv2v/ANI-20260815172622.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-15T19:25:41.976Z Iran President Pezeshkian reaffirms push for stronger ties with India Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/bci-chief-apologises-to-law-students-amid-nalsar-convocation-row https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-15/dtts6uhn/newindianexpress2026-08-158ig8w417Manan-Kumar-Mishra.avif fact-net en 2026-08-15T19:25:14.645Z BCI chief apologises to law students amid NALSAR convocation row Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/not-all-bank-deposits-are-taxable-income-under-section-44ad-rules-itat https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-03-25/egy6x9o5/investor17168984860931716898494528.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-15T15:03:01.386Z Not all bank deposits are taxable income under Section 44AD, rules ITAT Business https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/over-1856-lakh-unmapped-cases-identified-during-sir-aug-30-deadline-for-claims-and-corrections https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-09/3c8j3fuq/SIR-Bengal.webp fact-net en 2026-08-15T14:52:38.357Z Over 18.56 lakh ‘unmapped’ cases identified during SIR; Aug 30 deadline for claims and corrections Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/bsf-jawan-arrested-for-killing-wife-in-hoshiarpur https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-15/xupup9wx/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-15-2026-082039-PM.png fact-net en 2026-08-15T14:51:05.695Z BSF Jawan arrested for killing wife in Hoshiarpur Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/anand-vihar-kashmere-gate-sarai-kale-khan-to-become-multi-modal-transport-hubs https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-15/zxq43hew/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-15-2026-081807-PM.png fact-net en 2026-08-15T14:48:49.372Z Anand Vihar, Kashmere Gate, Sarai Kale Khan to become multi-modal transport hubs Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/scorpio-lifestyler-to-be-launched-by-april-2027-starting-price-below-rs-1979-lakh-ex-showroom https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-15/lgi2jlb4/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-15-2026-081423-PM.png fact-net en 2026-08-15T14:45:36.863Z Scorpio Lifestyler to be launched by April 2027; starting price below Rs 19.79 lakh ex-showroom Auto https://www.fact.net.in/states/jharkhand/pounced-on-us-student-leader-mahto-alleges-police-assault-over-tiranga-yatra-participation https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-15/lx8jtxo9/PTI08122026000456A.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-15T14:41:52.495Z 'Pounced on us': Student leader Mahto alleges police assault over Tiranga Yatra participation Jharkhand, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/abhijeet-dipke-launches-school-thik-karo-campaign-on-i-day https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-15/c56boile/PTI08122026000332B.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-15T14:35:54.218Z Abhijeet Dipke launches 'School Thik Karo' campaign on I-Day Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/himachal-pradesh/himachal-monsoon-death-toll-rises-to-183-in-47-days-losses-cross-rs-972-crore https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-31/eb1jzu16/PTI07292025000028B.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-15T14:34:25.404Z Himachal monsoon death toll rises to 183 in 47 days; losses cross Rs 972 crore Himachal Pradesh, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/stay-within-your-limits-govinda-hits-back-at-wife-ssunita-ahuja-amid-affair-rumours https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-15/4qufnz5o/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-15-2026-075120-PM.png fact-net en 2026-08-15T14:22:23.176Z 'Stay within your limits': Govinda hits back at wife Ssunita Ahuja amid affair rumours Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/mahua-moitra-writes-to-speaker-over-alleged-late-night-eviction-bid https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-16/mg67o2di/mahua.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-15T14:21:10.501Z Mahua Moitra writes to Speaker over alleged late-night eviction bid West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/world/pakistans-hindus-prefer-staying-with-us-claims-pakistan-president-zardari https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-15/nludv381/gbgfn.png fact-net en 2026-08-15T14:20:34.287Z 'Pakistan's Hindus prefer staying with us', claims Pakistan President Zardari World https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/awarapan-3-very-soon-emraan-hashmi-teases-another-sequel-as-awarapan-2-opens-big https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-15/ijp98lfk/7660720318731335689641193073698696480082398n.jfif fact-net en 2026-08-15T10:26:30.635Z Awarapan 2 records strong I-Day jump; overtakes lifetime collections of Jannat, Raaz 2 Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/nation/physics-wallahs-alakh-pandey-backs-pms-free-online-coaching-plan-offers-unconditional-support https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-15/9v9le8kl/0720263862566984.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-15T10:25:59.315Z Physics Wallah's Alakh Pandey backs PM’s free online coaching plan, offers 'unconditional support' Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/cant-be-seized-by-a-tweet-iran-hits-back-at-trump-over-strait-of-hormuz-claim https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-03-30/jqosdv9p/AP03282026000034B.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-15T10:25:49.573Z ‘Can’t be seized by a tweet’: Iran hits back at Trump over Strait of Hormuz claim World https://www.fact.net.in/nation/vande-mataram-row-erupts-over-sonia-gandhis-gesture-at-i-day-event-congress-responds https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-15/uoyvqehh/PTI08152026000372A.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-15T10:25:42.462Z Vande Mataram row erupts over Sonia Gandhi’s gesture at I-Day event; Congress responds Nation