https://www.fact.net.in/nation/union-cabinet-hails-modis-25-years-as-head-of-government-in-special-resolution https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/3961721e-0216-4da1-86f7-7f1fe6df5864/Modi_HD.jpg The 10-point resolution had traced Narendra Modi’s journey from taking charge as Gujarat Chief Minister on October 7, 2001, to his tenure as Prime Minister fact-net en 2026-10-06T19:10:06.976Z Union Cabinet hails Modi’s 25 years as head of government in special resolution Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/ec-says-no-meeting-request-till-4-pm-calls-oppositions-240-mp-proposal-unusual https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-06/epiym8xr/84148.jpg fact-net en 2026-10-06T18:53:25.676Z EC says no meeting request till 4 pm, calls Opposition’s 240-MP proposal ‘unusual’ Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/dipke-flags-maharashtra-police-notices-to-cjp-volunteers-ahead-of-october-10-delhi-protest https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/qfafjzt6/PTI08182026000077B.jpg Dipke had questioned how police could anticipate violence at what CJP described as a peaceful protest seeking Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation fact-net en 2026-10-06T18:48:59.110Z Dipke flags Maharashtra Police notices to CJP volunteers ahead of October 10 Delhi protest Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-traffic-curbs-today-for-bjp-event-marking-modis-25-years-in-public-life https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-08/p1lhwrsx/PTI08072026000397B2.jpg Traffic had been set to be regulated or diverted on several major roads between 5 am and 1 pm as BJP workers converged on the Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex fact-net en 2026-10-06T18:42:12.867Z Delhi traffic curbs today for BJP event marking Modi’s 25 years in public life Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/business/centre-asks-adani-airports-to-defer-shifting-mumbai-international-flights-to-navi-mumbai https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-02/0mkrhyps/FJF5ZMPI6FI6ZHOGVWNW5HQ3AQ.avif fact-net en 2026-10-06T18:37:35.947Z Centre asks Adani Airports to defer shifting Mumbai international flights to Navi Mumbai Business https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/earthquake-tremors-felt-across-delhi-ncr-epicentre-details-awaited https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-10/l8bvs823/Screenshot%202024-05-08%20191414.png fact-net en 2026-10-06T18:34:18.237Z Earthquake tremors felt across Delhi-NCR, epicentre details awaited Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/nation/rahul-priyanka-detained-as-india-bloc-march-to-election-commission-stopped https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-06/ysym92to/1000039746.jpg Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Akhilesh Yadav and several other leaders had also been detained as the INDIA bloc demanded CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over the SIR controversy fact-net en 2026-10-06T14:45:57.495Z Rahul, Priyanka detained as INDIA bloc march to Election Commission stopped Nation https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/india-bangladesh-move-to-thaw-ties-with-trade-and-visa-talks https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-06/97sji3hf/1000039722.jpg Bangladesh had been set to send a delegation to New Delhi for trade talks on October 8-9, while Dhaka was expected to host separate discussions on visa and consular issues fact-net en 2026-10-06T13:57:39.918Z India, Bangladesh move to thaw ties with trade and visa talks Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/nation/cbi-raids-punjab-cm-bhagwant-manns-camp-office-osds-chandigarh-home https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/l5ky4y54/PTI09142026000100B.jpg The Punjab government had challenged the High Court order in the Supreme Court, while Mann accused the BJP of using central agencies to target his government fact-net en 2026-10-06T13:46:06.466Z CBI raids Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s camp office, OSD’s Chandigarh home Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/air-marshal-ashutosh-dixit-appointed-next-iaf-chief-to-take-charge-on-october-31 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-06/ful97f0v/1000039717.jpg The veteran fighter pilot had logged more than 3,500 flying hours and had been closely associated with the indigenous LCA Tejas programme during a nearly four-decade career fact-net en 2026-10-06T13:43:12.050Z Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit appointed next IAF chief, to take charge on October 31 Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/no-gst-rate-rejig-at-october-8-meeting-centre-signals-annual-review-cycle https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-19/68e0vz2f/GST.PNG No tax rate changes had been planned for the October 8 meeting, though the Council was expected to address ambiguities and consider a uniform 5% levy on e-commerce deliveries fact-net en 2026-10-06T12:50:36.794Z No GST rate rejig at October 8 meeting, Centre signals annual review cycle GST Council, tax stability, rate revisions, April 1 https://www.fact.net.in/business/centre-plans-faceless-cgst-system-in-3-4-months-to-cut-officer-taxpayer-interface https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-09-03/zi0oneai/PTI09032025000065B.jpg The Centre had planned to launch the framework on a trial basis before considering a wider rollout, drawing from the faceless assessment model already used for income tax fact-net en 2026-10-06T12:50:07.630Z Centre plans faceless CGST system in 3-4 months to cut officer-taxpayer interface faceless CGST, GST reform, taxpayer interface https://www.fact.net.in/business/cabinet-clears-rs-10000-crore-sme-growth-fund-to-build-future-champions https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-06/miirvo11/ANI-20261006103850.jpg Manufacturing SMEs had been given priority as the Centre sought to help Indian firms expand capacity, adopt technology and exploit new opportunities created by free trade agreements fact-net en 2026-10-06T12:49:52.300Z Cabinet clears Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund to build ‘future champions’ SME Growth Fund, Rs 10,000 crore, equity financing, manufacturing SMEs https://www.fact.net.in/business/world-bank-raises-india-growth-forecast-to-71-on-stronger-than-expected-momentum https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-12-25/qgqlwuus/1000043065.jpg Private consumption had remained the principal growth engine, while resilient exports and stronger industrial activity were expected to offset a weaker agricultural outlook fact-net en 2026-10-06T12:48:52.568Z World Bank raises India growth forecast to 7.1% on stronger-than-expected momentum India growth, World Bank, economic forecast, GDP growth https://www.fact.net.in/business/atf-price-surge-government-weighs-revival-of-fuel-stabilisation-fund-for-airlines https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-06-03/9yvw1z2t/kil.png With ATF prices surging, the government is in talks with airlines and OMCs and is weighing a fuel stabilisation fund | Representational image fact-net en 2026-10-06T11:08:42.452Z ATF price surge: Government weighs revival of fuel stabilisation fund for airlines ATF prices, fuel surcharge, aviation fuel, IndiGo surcharge, West Asia crisis https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-to-hear-punjab-government-challenge-to-cbi-probe-into-alleged-cmo-linked-corruption https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/l5ky4y54/PTI09142026000100B.jpg The Supreme Court agreed to hear Punjab’s challenge to a high court order directing a CBI probe into alleged corruption linked to the chief minister’s office | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-10-06T10:58:26.690Z Supreme Court to hear Punjab government challenge to CBI probe into alleged CMO-linked corruption Supreme Court, Bhagwant Mann, CBI https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-bloc-protest-rahul-gandhi-alleges-vote-chori-warns-pm-modi-amit-shah-gyanesh-kumar https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-06/jrttds1r/PTI10062026000217B.jpg Rahul Gandhi waves the national flag while standing atop police barricades during a protest march, in New Delhi, on Tuesday | PTI fact-net en 2026-10-06T10:44:42.540Z INDIA bloc protest: Rahul Gandhi alleges 'vote chori', warns PM Modi, Amit Shah, Gyanesh Kumar Rahul Gandhi, INDIA bloc, PM Modi, Amit Shah, CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Priyanka Gandhi, Akashvani Bhawan https://www.fact.net.in/world/what-is-icecube-and-how-did-it-help-francis-halzen-win-the-physics-nobel https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-06/iosjok4a/HT8DMFXYAALQXE.jpg fact-net en 2026-10-06T10:29:21.586Z What is IceCube and how did it help Francis Halzen win the Physics Nobel? IceCube, Francis Halzen, Physics Nobel, South Pole https://www.fact.net.in/nation/why-is-bjp-so-confident-abhishek-banerjee-targets-gyanesh-kumar-challenges-ec https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-06/w7ic72zt/HT7oZh0bsAA8qeH.jpg Abhishek Banerjee along with Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at the INDIA bloc protest, in New Delhi, on Tuesday | X fact-net en 2026-10-06T09:20:44.221Z 'Why is BJP so confident?' Abhishek Banerjee targets Gyanesh Kumar, challenges EC Abhishek Banerjee , Gyanesh Kumar, BJP https://www.fact.net.in/nation/by-elections-live-humayun-kabir-detained-from-party-office-during-rejinagar-voting https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-06/68cjdo57/PTI10062026000035B.jpg Congress candidate for the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election, Sibamoni Bora, yellow saree, displays her indelible ink-marked finger after casting her vote, in Assam's Nagaon district, on Tuesday | PTI fact-net en 2026-10-06T09:09:03.456Z By-elections 2026 LIVE: 6 seats, high-stakes contests as BJP faces Bengal test, TVK eyes Tamil Nadu by-elections, Tamil Nadu, Rejinagar, Humayun Kabir, West Bengal, Nandigram, DMK, AIADMK, Nagaon, Puducherry, Congress, BJP https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/india-bloc-march-causes-major-traffic-snarls-from-india-gate-to-jantar-mantar https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-06/92yx6m57/PTI10062026000049A.jpg Rahul Gandhi and other INDIA bloc leaders and supporters sit on the road to protest during their march, in New Delhi, on Tuesday | PTI fact-net en 2026-10-06T09:08:14.760Z INDIA bloc march causes major traffic snarls from India Gate to Jantar Mantar INDIA bloc, India Gate, Jantar Mantar, Delhi traffic, Election Commission, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Delhi Police https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-records-98-dengue-cases-in-first-week-of-october-tally-reaches-695 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-12-03/37jenw04/1000039003.jpg No deaths due to dengue or malaria have been reported in the city in 2026 so far, the report said fact-net en 2026-10-06T09:03:59.767Z Delhi records 98 dengue cases in first week of October, tally reaches 695 Delhi, dengue in Delhi, dengue https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/sourav-ganguly-named-delhi-capitals-head-coach-ahead-of-2027-ipl-season https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-09/drfmkjul/PTI05_10_2024_000096B.jpg Former India captain Sourav Ganguly will take charge as Delhi Capitals head coach for the 2027 IPL season after several leadership roles with the franchise | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-10-06T08:20:49.475Z Sourav Ganguly named Delhi Capitals head coach ahead of 2027 IPL season Sourav Ganguly, Delhi Capitals, IPL 2027, Indian Premier League, Rishabh Pant, Kuldeep Yadav https://www.fact.net.in/nation/bjd-joins-india-bloc-march-congress-says-countdown-to-bharatiya-jhoot-partys-exit-has-begun https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-06/yqzbdspv/PTI10062026000116A.jpg BJD MPs joined the Opposition march demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation while reiterating that the party is neither with INDIA nor NDA | PTI fact-net en 2026-10-06T08:17:41.557Z BJD joins INDIA bloc march, Congress says countdown to 'Bharatiya Jhoot Party's' exit has begun INDIA bloc, BJD protest, Election Commission, Bharatiya Jhoot Party, INDIA bloc protest https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/suvendu-says-nandigram-bypoll-peaceful-hopes-for-record-turnout https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-06/izkkb8z9/PTI10062026000071B.jpg People stand in a queue to cast their vote | Representational image/PTI fact-net en 2026-10-06T07:33:53.751Z Suvendu says Nandigram bypoll peaceful, hopes for record turnout Nandigram bypoll, Suvendu Adhikari, Purba Medinipur, Election Commission, Humayun Kabir, Rejinagar polling https://www.fact.net.in/nation/cjp-activists-getting-police-notices-being-pressured-not-to-join-october-10-delhi-protest-dipke https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/qfafjzt6/PTI08182026000077B.jpg The CJP founder alleged police pressure on activists and questioned why authorities were concerned about possible violence at the October 10 protest | File image fact-net en 2026-10-06T07:31:44.894Z CJP activists getting police notices, being pressured not to join October 10 Delhi protest: Dipke Abhijeet Dipke, CJP, Cockroach Janta Party https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/tukaram-mundhes-food-safety-crackdown-gets-spotlight-in-new-york-times-report https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/207bb1tv/cp9tu4motukaram-mundhe625x30020August26.webp Tukaram Mundhe’s food safety crackdown, which has included thousands of inspections, has drawn international attention through a New York Times report | File image fact-net en 2026-10-06T07:29:07.005Z Tukaram Mundhe's food safety crackdown gets spotlight in New York Times report Tukaram Mundhe https://www.fact.net.in/legal/delhi-court-grants-regular-bail-to-swatantra-bhardwaj-in-jantar-mantar-assault-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/ciyyv6ux/HP7gnLLa8AIQa4R.jpg The court on September 15 granted Bhardwaj interim bail for three weeks | File image/X fact-net en 2026-10-06T07:23:15.221Z Delhi court grants regular bail to Swatantra Bhardwaj in Jantar Mantar assault case Swatantra Bhardwaj , Jantar Mantar https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/r-madhavan-to-host-new-business-reality-show-the-gamechangers-in-dubai https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-06/abi05hdj/Black-isn’t-just-a-color-it’s-an-attitude-🖤✨Sharp.-Classy.-UnstoppableBlackElegance-BoldLo.webp R Madhavan will host ‘The Gamechangers’, a Dubai-based business reality show where 70 startup founders will pitch ideas to global investors | File image/Instagram fact-net en 2026-10-06T07:20:42.258Z R Madhavan to host new business reality show 'The Gamechangers' in Dubai R Madhavan , R Madhavan reality show, Dubai https://www.fact.net.in/world/flydubai-hero-pilots-skull-fractured-in-cockpit-attack-emergency-surgery-follows https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-01/vz7nko35/Smit-Pilot.jpg Captain Smit Machchhar underwent emergency surgery after suffering a skull fracture in the cockpit attack during a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv | File image fact-net en 2026-10-06T07:16:15.156Z flydubai hero pilot's skull fractured in cockpit attack, emergency surgery follows flydubai attack, Smit Machchhar https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/man-held-for-ai-generated-poster-of-cop-claimed-to-be-a-journalist-failed-class-10-delhi-police https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-10-11/uwlnny89/delhi-police-generic-pti625x3001528917240983.webp Delhi Police are probing a possible wider conspiracy after arresting a man accused of circulating an AI-generated fake poster on social media | Representational image fact-net en 2026-10-06T07:04:40.376Z Man held for AI-generated poster of cop claimed to be a journalist, failed Class 10: Delhi Police Delhi Police https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/india-bloc-protest-rahul-gandhi-climbs-barricade-priyanka-abhishek-banerjee-akhilesh-detained https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-06/el1fa57b/PTI10062026000077A.jpg Rahul Gandhi climbs atop police barricades after being stopped by security personnel during a protest march, in New Delhi, on Tuesday | PTI fact-net en 2026-10-06T07:00:26.683Z INDIA bloc protest: Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka reach Akashvani Bhawan; several detained INDIA bloc, Rahul Gandhi, Election Commission, Priyanka Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, Abhishek Banerjee, Gyanesh Kumar https://www.fact.net.in/nation/national-telemedicine-service-esanjeevani-crosses-500-million-teleconsultations-across-india https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-06/ie1p5uxv/eSanjeevani-Telemedicine-Consultation.png eSanjeevani has recorded 50,00,92,730 teleconsultations across 36 states and Union territories | Representational image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-10-06T06:37:42.909Z National telemedicine service, eSanjeevani, crosses 500 million teleconsultations across India telemedicine, eSanjeevani https://www.fact.net.in/world/italy-pm-giorgia-meloni-seeks-to-copyright-her-voice-amid-deepfake-concerns https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-02-23/i46kwn65/jtk.png Giorgia Meloni is seeking copyright protection for her voice as concerns grow over AI manipulation and deepfakes ahead of Italy’s general election | File image fact-net en 2026-10-06T06:33:09.040Z Italy PM Giorgia Meloni seeks to copyright her voice amid deepfake concerns Giorgia Meloni, Italy politics https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-bloc-march-to-eci-barricades-put-up-as-opposition-demands-gyanesh-kumars-resignation https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-06/7fw083rc/PTI10062026000044A.jpg INDIA bloc MPs raise slogans and hold placards demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar as they march from Parliament towards the ECI office, in New Delhi, on Tuesday | PTI fact-net en 2026-10-06T06:07:21.669Z INDIA bloc march to ECI: Barricades put up as Opposition demands Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation INDIA bloc, Election Commission, Gyanesh Kumar, Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Priyanka Gandhi, Jaya Bachchan, Sambit Patra, Delhi Police https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/not-an-easy-decision-harmanpreet-kaur-steps-down-from-india-womens-team-captaincy https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-06/k7ljftjn/Leading-with-heart-playing-with-pride-💙✨.jpg The 37-year-old led the Indian T20 side for a decade, taking over the position in 2016 | File image/Instagram/imharmanpreet_kaur fact-net en 2026-10-06T05:55:21.997Z 'Not an easy decision': Harmanpreet Kaur steps down from India women's team captaincy Harmanpreet Kaur, India women's cricket, Smriti Mandhana, Asian Games gold, Indian T20 team https://www.fact.net.in/nation/unacceptable-india-reacts-after-russian-strike-injures-indian-sailor-in-black-sea https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-06/viinmeis/Burning-Cargo-Ship-Beneath-a-Drone.png Three Indians were among the crew of a cargo ship hit by a Russian drone strike, with one sailor injured and receiving treatment in Romania | Representational image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-10-06T05:29:41.855Z 'Unacceptable': India reacts after Russian strike injures Indian sailor in Black Sea Russian strike, Black Sea, Jaishankar, Indian Embassy, Russia-Ukraine https://www.fact.net.in/world/israel-was-ready-to-shoot-down-flydubai-jet-with-170-on-board-report https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-30/qb1vhwy2/Fly-Dubai.jpg A flydubai flight bound for Israel was diverted to Saudi Arabia after an alleged cockpit attack, with Israel reportedly prepared to intervene | Representational image fact-net en 2026-10-06T05:22:04.345Z Israel was ready to shoot down flydubai jet with 170+ on board: Report flydubai hijack, Israel airspace, Israeli passengers, flydubai https://www.fact.net.in/world/marco-rubio-begins-nato-tour-with-iceland-visit-amid-unease-over-trumps-arctic-plans https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-02-20/aspaou47/Marco-Rubio.jpg Marco Rubio’s Iceland visit comes amid concerns over Trump’s Greenland push, with the US secretary of state also set to visit Greece and Portugal | File image fact-net en 2026-10-06T05:10:52.308Z Marco Rubio begins NATO tour with Iceland visit amid unease over Trump's Arctic plans Marco Rubio, NATO tour, NATO allies, US ambassador, Arctic security, Donald Trump https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/samajwadi-party-drops-third-candidate-plan-in-up-all-10-rajya-sabha-seats-likely-to-go-unopposed https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/59e47547-45f6-471c-a927-86c778dbab02/PTI07_02_2024_000055A.jpg The SP has decided not to field a third candidate in UP, clearing the way for the BJP to win eight of the 10 Rajya Sabha seats unopposed | File image fact-net en 2026-10-06T04:59:18.737Z Samajwadi Party drops third candidate plan in UP, all 10 Rajya Sabha seats likely to go unopposed Samajwadi Party, Rajya Sabha, Uttar Pradesh, SP candidates https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-mobile-congress-2026-inside-the-4-day-tech-event-starting-wednesday https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-06/7o4wis27/HT4LwMMbsAA5pAU.jpg Union Minister for Communications Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia reviews final preparations for the 10th edition of India Mobile Congress at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka | File image/X/@DoT_India fact-net en 2026-10-06T04:28:32.301Z India Mobile Congress 2026: Inside the 4-day tech event starting Wednesday India Mobile Congress, IMC 2026, PM Modi https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-says-threats-forced-us-to-move-b-1-bombers-from-uk-air-base https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/rp6rg0j5/AP09222026000398A.jpg The US redeployed B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford after a suspected terror plot, with Trump citing an Iran-linked threat behind the move | File image fact-net en 2026-10-06T04:21:41.838Z Trump says 'threats' forced US to move B-1 bombers from UK air base B-1 bombers, Iran threat, RAF Fairford, US Air Force, Trump statement, Marco Rubio, JD Vance, Abbas Araqchi https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/india-bloc-march-to-ec-today-4000-personnel-deployed-across-new-delhi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-06/02zj0c6q/PTI10062026000018B.jpg Security personnel stand guard near Transport Bhawan ahead of a proposed march by INDIA bloc leaders, in New Delhi, on Tuesday | PTI fact-net en 2026-10-06T03:58:43.822Z INDIA bloc march to EC today, 4,000 personnel deployed across New Delhi INDIA bloc, EC, Gyanesh Kumar, CEC, Delhi, Delhi Police https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/delhi-govt-modifies-additional-dcp-order-after-vivek-bhagat-opts-out-amid-harassment-inquiry https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/yqqx12cl/ANI-20261005193504.jpg Bhagat had requested that he not be given the charge until the inquiry into allegations of harassment of women journalists was completed, leaving 11 officers covered by the revised order fact-net en 2026-10-05T19:41:53.768Z Delhi govt modifies Additional DCP order after Vivek Bhagat opts out amid harassment inquiry Delhi govt, Additional DCP, Vivek Bhagat, harassment inquiry https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/mayawati-brings-nephew-akash-anand-back-reappoints-him-bsp-national-convenor https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/eeyk44fa/7e6q55e8mayawati-with-nephew-and-political-heir-akash-anand-ians625x30008May24.jpg The reinstatement had followed Akash Anand’s public apology and request for another chance, marking his third return to a key organisational role since 2024 fact-net en 2026-10-05T19:40:05.990Z Mayawati brings nephew Akash Anand back, reappoints him BSP national convenor Mayawati, Akash Anand, BSP https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-clears-14454-govt-jobs-rs-50000-aid-for-women-in-higher-education https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/ufqb87qo/PTI10052026000321B.jpg The government had also raised remuneration for Karmabandhus and nearly doubled the monthly food allowance for SC and ST students living in state-run hostels fact-net en 2026-10-05T18:25:31.343Z Bengal clears 14,454 govt jobs, Rs 50,000 aid for women in higher education Bhagini Nivedita, government jobs, higher education, SC ST allowance https://www.fact.net.in/nation/ex-bureaucrats-issue-peoples-impeachment-notice-against-cec-gyanesh-kumar https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/pvamvbol/PTI10052026000409B.jpg Former officials and activists had demanded Kumar’s resignation, though members acknowledged that their “people’s impeachment” initiative itself carried no legal sanctity fact-net en 2026-10-05T18:23:53.075Z Ex-bureaucrats issue ‘people’s impeachment’ notice against CEC Gyanesh Kumar CEC impeachment, Gyanesh Kumar, people's notice, electoral rolls https://www.fact.net.in/health/constantly-craving-ice-it-could-be-a-sign-of-iron-deficiency https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/2ho53lab/1800x1200-what-is-pagophagia-seed.webp Doctors had advised people with a sudden or persistent craving to consider blood tests rather than dismissing the habit as a harmless preference fact-net en 2026-10-05T18:22:47.772Z Constantly craving ice? It could be a sign of iron deficiency iron deficiency, pagophagia, ice craving https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/maharashtra-orders-minimum-10-water-cut-across-cities-villages-from-october-16 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/7onlxwgt/images-21.jfif Drinking water had been given top priority, with supplies planned until August 2027 and industries directed to recycle at least 30% of their water fact-net en 2026-10-05T18:22:40.956Z Maharashtra orders minimum 10% water cut across cities, villages from October 16 water cut, Maharashtra drought, water conservation, drinking water https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/india-keep-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-call-under-wraps-for-first-west-indies-t20i https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/5gvjmpjc/PTI10012026000034A.jpg Sooryavanshi had returned to the XI during India’s Asian Games campaign but faced stiff competition for an opening spot against West Indies fact-net en 2026-10-05T18:21:31.896Z India keep Vaibhav Sooryavanshi call under wraps for first West Indies T20I Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, India T20I squad, West Indies series https://www.fact.net.in/nation/indians-aboard-turkish-owned-ship-hit-by-russian-drones-two-killed-in-black-sea https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/wcj30dxv/00251ece-1600.webp Zelenskyy had blamed two Russian drones for the incident and said Indian and Azerbaijani nationals were aboard, while Romania had not independently established the cause fact-net en 2026-10-05T18:21:25.402Z Indians aboard Turkish-owned ship hit by Russian drones, two killed in Black Sea Black Sea, Russian drones, Indian nationals, cargo ship https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/arijit-singh-announces-nine-city-india-tour-eight-months-after-stepping-away-from-playback https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/8aicrf4c/d35decd3f83fa0d132b1922a4c942be6.jpg The tour marks 20 years of his musical journey, with Ahmedabad hosting the opening concert and Hyderabad the finale fact-net en 2026-10-05T18:20:35.164Z Arijit Singh announces nine-city India tour eight months after stepping away from playback Arijit Singh, India tour, live concerts, playback singing https://www.fact.net.in/legal/your-place-is-in-jail-sc-raps-rajpal-yadav-over-failure-to-pay-dues https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-02-16/nf9k3yzz/i75t3c4rajpal-625x30012February26.jpeg The Bench had given Yadav until Tuesday to make the payment, warning of consequences after repeatedly granting him time to clear the dues fact-net en 2026-10-05T18:20:01.326Z ‘Your place is in jail’: SC raps Rajpal Yadav over failure to pay dues Rajpal Yadav, Supreme Court, cheque bounce, legal dispute https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/understanding-forms-6-7-and-8-key-to-indias-electoral-roll-management https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/25anmwlx/ECI-Voter-Forms-Enrollment-Deletion-Correction.png The three Election Commission forms had come under renewed attention amid controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls fact-net en 2026-10-05T18:19:28.330Z Understanding Forms 6, 7, and 8: Key to India's electoral roll management electoral roll, Form 6, Form 8, Form 7, Election Commission https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/dua-lipa-surprises-madrid-crowd-with-shakira-duet-of-antología https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/c20el47d/bgb.png The performance had brought their musical connection full circle after Lipa previously covered ‘Antología’ during her Bogotá concert in 2025 fact-net en 2026-10-05T16:47:51.384Z Dua Lipa surprises Madrid crowd with Shakira duet of ‘Antología’ Dua Lipa, Shakira, Antología, Madrid concert https://www.fact.net.in/business/icici-prudential-life-becomes-icici-life-insurance-after-prudential-exits-as-promoter https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/hla9u5rb/f7bfac379253c09d2b3ad3a78c878277.jpeg The rebranding follows Prudential Plc’s exit from the promoter category of the life insurer fact-net en 2026-10-05T16:43:42.302Z ICICI Prudential Life becomes ICICI Life Insurance after Prudential exits as promoter ICICI Life, ICICI Prudential, life insurance https://www.fact.net.in/business/bank-of-baroda-enters-pension-fund-business-becomes-second-psu-bank-in-segment https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-10-01/tlq01b73/5h5u5.png The entry into pension fund management gives Bank of Baroda access to a growing pool of long-term retirement savings fact-net en 2026-10-05T16:40:06.338Z Bank of Baroda enters pension fund business, becomes second PSU bank in segment Bank of Baroda, pension fund, PSU bank, retirement savings https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/12-new-best-buses-gutted-in-massive-fire-at-mumbais-anik-depot-none-hurt https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/b5mm6c4x/PTI10052026000381A.jpg Witnesses had reported hearing explosions as thick black smoke engulfed the depot, though officials said no injuries were reported fact-net en 2026-10-05T16:32:58.706Z 12 new BEST buses gutted in massive fire at Mumbai’s Anik depot; none hurt BEST fire, Mumbai fire, Anik depot https://www.fact.net.in/states/karnataka/prisons-dig-arrested-for-allegedly-helping-life-convict-escape-with-forged-sc-order https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-06-02/sc2xvtv8/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-2-2026-085621-PM.png The convict’s wife, also arrested in the case, had accused Somashekar of sexually exploiting her while purportedly helping secure her husband’s release fact-net en 2026-10-05T16:28:19.447Z Prisons DIG arrested for allegedly helping life convict escape with forged SC order prisons DIG, forged order, Supreme Court https://www.fact.net.in/business/gst-council-meeting-rescheduled-again-now-to-be-held-on-october-8 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-09-03/zi0oneai/PTI09032025000065B.jpg The Council was likely to consider changes to registration, returns and refunds alongside proposals to decriminalise GST offences and ease compliance fact-net en 2026-10-05T16:27:23.990Z GST Council meeting rescheduled again, now to be held on October 8 GST Council, GST reforms https://www.fact.net.in/states/odisha/rajnath-singh-to-lay-foundation-for-rs-218-crore-shakti-engine-facility-at-hal-koraput https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/aebrxbh4/STOCKPTI1242025155.jpg HAL Koraput had also reached the milestone of delivering its 2,000th aero-engine after nearly six decades of operations fact-net en 2026-10-05T16:23:18.154Z Rajnath Singh to lay foundation for Rs 218-crore Shakti engine facility at HAL Koraput Shakti engine, HAL Koraput, Rajnath Singh https://www.fact.net.in/states/madhya-pradesh/vote-hungry-leaders-going-to-balaghat-now-mohan-yadav-takes-swipe-at-rahul-gandhi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/uuck6h6r/ANI-20261005152952.jpg Gandhi had visited families of tribal children who died following an illness outbreak and accused the state government of failing to provide basic healthcare fact-net en 2026-10-05T16:21:37.417Z ‘Vote-hungry leaders going to Balaghat now’: Mohan Yadav takes swipe at Rahul Gandhi Balaghat, Rahul Gandhi, Mohan Yadav https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/mercedes-maybach-s-class-facelift-launched-in-india-at-rs-335-crore https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/b9gxlxvd/2026MercedesMaybachS68017744201730521790572164407CT5y9afb6fe9-de76-4751-8d26-68d39426c1cdSYzZ.avif Only 30 units had been allocated for the first batch, while the luxury limousine promised up to 98km of electric-only driving fact-net en 2026-10-05T16:17:00.717Z Mercedes-Maybach S-Class facelift launched in India at Rs 3.35 crore Mercedes-Maybach, S-Class facelift, plug-in hybrid https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/honda-xr300l-xr300-rally-launched-in-india-from-rs-183-lakh https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/t4zs6tm0/Honda-XR-300-Duo-Black-Yellow-and-Lime-Edition.png Both locally manufactured motorcycles had used a 293.5cc single-cylinder engine and 21-inch front, 18-inch rear wire-spoke wheels fact-net en 2026-10-05T16:16:55.265Z Honda XR300L, XR300 Rally launched in India from Rs 1.83 lakh Honda XR300L, XR300 Rally, dual-sport, Honda BigWing https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/bangladesh-says-tarique-never-ruled-out-india-visit-talks-underway-for-bilateral-trip https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-01-10/kjwe4hm9/20251231095L.jpg Sheikh Hasina’s presence in India and Bangladesh’s extradition request had remained key irritants as both sides explored a reset in relations fact-net en 2026-10-05T14:47:21.774Z Bangladesh says 'Tarique never ruled out India visit'; talks underway for bilateral trip India visit, Rahman visit, bilateral talks https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/one-roof-for-pocso-cases-strict-action-to-follow-cm-rekha-guptas-big-announcement https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/l6u7jwp6/PTI10052026000118B.jpg The government had said survivors of sexual violence should receive counselling, medical assistance, police support, legal aid and rehabilitation through an integrated system fact-net en 2026-10-05T14:30:38.808Z 'One roof for POCSO cases, strict action to follow': CM Rekha Gupta’s big announcement Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-acp-accused-of-sexually-harassing-journalist-promoted-amid-crime-branch-probe https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/dly2lvw9/Indian-Police-Officer-at-a-Ceremonial-Event.png Delhi Police had transferred complaints from three women journalists to the Crime Branch for a ‘fair and impartial enquiry’, while no FIR had been registered against Bhagat as of Monday morning fact-net en 2026-10-05T14:22:21.966Z Delhi ACP accused of sexually harassing journalist promoted amid Crime Branch probe Delhi ACP, sexual harassment, Jantar Mantar, CEC protests https://www.fact.net.in/world/british-airways-flight-drops-28000-feet-declares-emergency-over-ireland https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/v3yy1k5u/httpscloudfront-us-east-2imagesarcpublishingcomreu1791209056.jpg Flight BA295 had subsequently turned back towards London Heathrow, while the precise reason for the emergency remained unclear fact-net en 2026-10-05T14:19:28.067Z British Airways flight drops 28,000 feet, declares emergency over Ireland British Airways, flight emergency, Boeing 777, code 7700 https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/pakistan-pull-out-of-wcl-after-organisers-reject-pcb-demand-for-indian-players-apology https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/fbk4nq10/wcl-2025-2025-07-5c7e11dc00e3933fcccc3ee6ea1882d6-1200x675.avif The PCB had sought a written apology over India Champions’ refusal to play Pakistan last year and assurances surrounding participation and handshakes fact-net en 2026-10-05T14:14:16.850Z Pakistan pull out of WCL after organisers reject PCB demand for Indian players’ apology Pakistan withdrawal, WCL 2026, PCB demands https://www.fact.net.in/states/assam/assam-sends-first-international-cargo-vessel-since-independence-to-bangladesh https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/e1eii320/Busy-Container-Port-with-Cargo-Ship.png The 1,300-km voyage had revived a historic river trade link and would test the Brahmaputra’s potential as a commercially viable international freight corridor fact-net en 2026-10-05T13:40:23.159Z Assam sends first international cargo vessel since Independence to Bangladesh Assam cargo, Brahmaputra trade, Bogibeel terminal, methanol export https://www.fact.net.in/nation/caqm-deploys-flying-squads-across-34-punjab-haryana-districts-to-curb-stubble-burning https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/b66840cc-a37c-49d4-a015-3f4271ddecf7/PTI06_05_2024_000060A__1_.jpg The squads would assess conditions on the ground, coordinate with local authorities and push for prompt preventive action against farm fires fact-net en 2026-10-05T13:27:06.039Z CAQM deploys flying squads across 34 Punjab, Haryana districts to curb stubble burning stubble burning, CAQM squads, air pollution https://www.fact.net.in/legal/sc-shields-tata-chemicals-from-coercive-action-in-gulf-of-kutch-environmental-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/zcqr5cuh/Tata-Chemicals.jpg Gujarat High Court had ordered an expert assessment of the environmental impact and determination of remediation measures and compensation fact-net en 2026-10-05T13:24:41.158Z SC shields Tata Chemicals from coercive action in Gulf of Kutch environmental case Tata Chemicals, Supreme Court, Gulf of Kutch https://www.fact.net.in/legal/right-to-walk-is-fundamental-sc-pushes-five-city-pilot-for-pedestrian-friendly-roads https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/1gsnqq08/a-1.jpg The court had earlier declared the right to walk a fundamental right and said pedestrian movement must receive priority over motorised vehicles fact-net en 2026-10-05T13:20:39.580Z ‘Right to walk is fundamental’: SC pushes five-city pilot for pedestrian-friendly roads pedestrian rights, right to walk, Supreme Court ruling https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-switzerland-ink-five-pacts-open-new-doors-for-students-and-professionals https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/728gihrf/PTI10052026RPT156B.jpg The two countries had signed five agreements while deciding to expand market access for Indian exports and facilitate greater Swiss investment in India fact-net en 2026-10-05T13:04:52.897Z India, Switzerland ink five pacts; open new doors for students and professionals India Switzerland, mobility pact, young professionals, TEPA agreement https://www.fact.net.in/legal/delhi-hc-orders-faster-sterilisation-of-stray-dogs-seeks-roadmap-from-mcd-ndmc https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/c1ouddfq/a52cf990-87d4-11f0-b391-6936825093bd.jpg The civic bodies had also been given four weeks to conduct sterilisation camps in two additional wards and report compliance fact-net en 2026-10-05T13:02:45.586Z Delhi HC orders faster sterilisation of stray dogs; seeks roadmap from MCD, NDMC stray dogs, MCD roadmap, dog sterilisation, Delhi HC https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/gyanesh-lied-mahua-moitra-targets-cec-after-scs-form-6-clarification https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/4inj8gaj/PTI09252026000300A.jpg The row had intensified because a September 26 Election Commission press note said the declaration attached to Form 6 for SIR had been upheld by the apex court fact-net en 2026-10-05T13:02:35.387Z ‘Gyanesh lied’: Mahua Moitra targets CEC after SC’s Form 6 clarification Mahua Moitra, Form 6, CEC controversy, Supreme Court, Election Commission https://www.fact.net.in/business/gst-council-may-scrap-arrest-provisions-allow-90-automatic-refunds https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/a3d3dbca-d5fa-40f7-8054-9c39c18591c6/PTI06_22_2024_000234A.jpg Low-risk taxpayers could receive 90% of eligible refunds automatically, while the proposed overhaul would rely more heavily on data-driven enforcement fact-net en 2026-10-05T12:47:37.338Z GST Council may scrap arrest provisions, allow 90% automatic refunds GST reforms, tax compliance, refund overhaul https://www.fact.net.in/business/airlines-seek-centres-intervention-for-faster-release-of-eclgs-50-funds https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/767feazh/ANI-20261005121336.jpg The industry body said timely liquidity was critical for meeting aircraft operations, maintenance and other working capital requirements fact-net en 2026-10-05T12:42:41.324Z Airlines seek Centre’s intervention for faster release of ECLGS 5.0 funds ECLGS funds, aviation liquidity, FIA request https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/mamata-serves-legal-notice-to-doctors-over-medical-records-asks-how-they-reached-suvendu https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/6u7wwncm/PTI10012026000262B-1.jpg Suvendu Adhikari had cited a purported medical report to question her Nandigram injury and announced a fresh inquiry into the episode fact-net en 2026-10-05T12:41:25.245Z Mamata serves legal notice to doctors over medical records; asks 'how they reached Suvendu' Mamata Banerjee, medical records, Suvendu Adhikari https://www.fact.net.in/world/ukraine-claims-its-attacks-have-taken-out-more-than-half-of-russias-oil-refining-capacity https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/rdedidg9/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-102746-AM.png Ukraine claims major damage to Russian refineries as aerial attacks intensify on both sides | Representational image fact-net en 2026-10-05T12:34:36.163Z Ukraine claims its attacks have taken out more than half of Russia's oil refining capacity Ukraine strikes, Russia oil, fuel crisis, oil refineries, economic impact https://www.fact.net.in/states/sikkim/raju-bista-stresses-booth-level-strengthening-of-bjp-in-sikkim https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/orij3h61/Raju.jpg Raju Bista stresses unity and grassroots work during first Sikkim visit as BJP in-charge | X fact-net en 2026-10-05T12:29:08.114Z Raju Bista stresses booth-level strengthening of BJP in Sikkim BJP Sikkim, Raju Bista, booth strengthening, Article 371F, Sikkim BJP, Seva Setu https://www.fact.net.in/states/andhra-pradesh/n-chandrababu-naidu-pawan-kalyan-launch-rs-30156-crore-jal-jeevan-mission-project https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/0rl4v6oa/PTI10052026000126B.jpg N Chandrababu Naidu unveils water mission aimed at ensuring safe drinking water for rural homes | PTI fact-net en 2026-10-05T12:23:36.279Z N Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan launch Rs 30,156 crore Jal Jeevan Mission project Jal Jeevan Mission, N Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan, Kadapa district https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/maharashtra-orders-10-water-cut-from-october-16-amid-drought-and-el-niño-concerns https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/yh5m6rm4/Weathered-Faucet-Dripping-Against-Blue-Sky.png 10% water cut from Oct 16 as Maharashtra faces low rainfall, drought and El Niño concerns | Representational Image fact-net en 2026-10-05T12:13:08.781Z Maharashtra orders 10% water cut from October 16 amid drought and El Niño concerns water cut, Maharashtra drought, El Niño impact, drinking water https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-chief-minister-rekha-gupta-launches-cashless-healthcare-scheme-for-djb-pensioners https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/fltat2xd/ANI-20260806154017.jpg Rekha Gupta unveils cashless healthcare scheme benefiting more than 50,000 DJB pensioners | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-05T11:53:17.760Z Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launches cashless healthcare scheme for DJB pensioners cashless healthcare, DJB pensioners, Rekha Gupta, Delhi Jal Board https://www.fact.net.in/nation/foreigners-face-wider-blacklist-criteria-as-india-adds-cybercrime-crypto-rackets-terror-funding https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/rcyhr1mg/Van-dyke.jpg VanDyke case puts India's expanded foreigner blacklist rules under renewed scrutiny | X fact-net en 2026-10-05T11:40:23.415Z Foreigners face wider blacklist criteria as India adds cybercrime, crypto rackets, terror funding blacklist criteria, cybercrime, terror funding, crypto rackets, child trafficking https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/big-b-recommended-my-name-jaya-ji-was-original-choice-shefali-shah-on-waqt https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/y4cot06w/I-am-a-book-hoarder.-I-buy-books-knowing-fully-well-that-I-have-enough-unread-ones-waiting-for-m.jpg Shefali Shah reveals why Vipul Shah initially opposed her playing Sumi in 'Waqt' and how the role shaped her career | Instagram/shefalishahofficial fact-net en 2026-10-05T10:59:54.803Z Big B recommended my name, Jaya ji was original choice: Shefali Shah on 'Waqt' Shefali Shah, Waqt movie, Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Vipul Shah, Hema Malini, Baghban movie, Priyanka Chopra https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/from-form-6-to-eci-powers-supreme-courts-key-observations-on-cec-gyanesh-kumar https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/vb188ge1/PTI04012026000502B.jpg The SC said it could annul ECI decisions found to be unlawful while seeking the poll panel’s response to allegations of unilateral action | File image fact-net en 2026-10-05T10:47:14.033Z From Form 6 to ECI powers: Supreme Court's key observations on CEC Gyanesh Kumar Supreme Court, Election Commission, CEC powers, Form 6, Gyanesh Kumar https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-fast-tracks-hc-hearing-on-rs-92000-crore-great-nicobar-project https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/82eafcc5-0aae-460e-9bc8-206ac262f6df/Frv0LBiXsAE-3uR.jpg The Supreme Court has asked the Calcutta High Court to expedite a plea challenging clearances for the Rs 92,000 crore Great Nicobar project | File image fact-net en 2026-10-05T10:36:34.948Z Supreme Court fast-tracks HC hearing on Rs 92,000 crore Great Nicobar project Great Nicobar project, Supreme Court, Calcutta High Court https://www.fact.net.in/nation/2026-nobel-medicine-prize-3-scientists-honoured-for-discoveries-that-control-cells-with-light https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/2vdm0hek/Nobel-Medal-and-Illuminated-Brain-Research.png The three scientists were honoured for pioneering optogenetics, a technique that lets researchers switch individual nerve cells on or off using light | Representational image fact-net en 2026-10-05T10:29:11.556Z 2026 Nobel Medicine Prize: 3 scientists honoured for discoveries that control cells with light 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine, optogenetics, Karl Deisseroth https://www.fact.net.in/nation/how-did-gyanesh-kumar-modify-form-6-cjps-abhijeet-dipke-questions-cec-after-sc-hearing https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-25/6a5fd6c6/PTI07242026000109A-1.jpg After the Supreme Court said modified Form 6 was not approved, CJP’s Dipke asked who authorised Gyanesh Kumar to make the changes | File image fact-net en 2026-10-05T10:23:01.660Z 'How did Gyanesh Kumar modify Form 6?' CJP's Abhijeet Dipke questions CEC after SC hearing Form 6, Gyanesh Kumar, Supreme Court, Election Commission, Cockroach Janta Party, Special Intensive Revision, CJI Surya Kant https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/bjp-names-8-candidates-for-up-rajya-sabha-polls-drops-hardeep-puri-bl-verma https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-11-14/m41ih1xo/PTI11142024000084B.jpg The BJP announced eight candidates for the UP Rajya Sabha polls, dropping sitting MPs including Union ministers Hardeep Puri and BL Verma | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-10-05T10:16:31.970Z BJP names 8 candidates for UP Rajya Sabha polls, drops Hardeep Puri, BL Verma BJP candidates, Rajya Sabha, Uttar Pradesh, Hardeep Puri, BL Verma, October 16, Yogi Adityanath https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/have-backup-leaders-ready-aaps-saurabh-bharadwaj-announces-oct-10-protest-cautions-supporters https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/6w2qvcp5/PTI08092026000112B.jpg Saurabh Bharadwaj said senior, district and assembly-level leaders could face detention ahead of the planned protest against the Election Commission | File image/X fact-net en 2026-10-05T10:13:43.423Z 'Have backup leaders ready': AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj announces Oct 10 protest, cautions supporters AAP protest, Saurabh Bharadwaj, Election Commission, October 10, Jantar Mantar, Gyanesh Kumar https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/gastronomy/can-a-festive-sugar-binge-cause-fatty-liver-heres-what-happens-inside-your-body https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/rj3rqsaa/Festive-sweets-and-liver-health.png A few sweets won’t damage a healthy liver, but prolonged sugar overload can contribute to metabolic problems and excess fat accumulation in the liver | Reresentational image fact-net en 2026-10-05T08:51:25.129Z Can a festive sugar binge cause fatty liver? Here's what happens inside your body fatty liver, fructose, calorie overload, WHO https://www.fact.net.in/nation/cec-betrayed-constitution-at-behest-of-pm-hm-congress-after-supreme-court-notice-to-ec-centre https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-04-09/fuxunr9f/ANI-20260409092017.jpg Jairam Ramesh accused CEC Gyanesh Kumar of violating the Constitution and said the Supreme Court has an opportunity to restore public confidence in the ECI | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-10-05T08:42:50.602Z CEC 'betrayed' Constitution at behest of PM, HM: Congress after Supreme Court notice to EC, Centre CEC controversy, Election Commission, PM Modi, CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Form 6 modification https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/raj-thackeray-to-join-pune-mpsc-stir-as-omraje-nimbalkar-faces-protest-backlash https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-01-30/x5vossr7/1000053770.jpg Raj Thackeray to back MPSC aspirants in Pune as protests over exam transparency enter another day | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-05T08:25:18.329Z Raj Thackeray to join Pune MPSC stir as Omraje Nimbalkar faces protest backlash Raj Thackeray, MPSC protests, student agitation, Omraje Nimbalkar https://www.fact.net.in/business/indigo-raises-fuel-charges-on-domestic-international-flights-from-october-6 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-17/396f6x2r/GO-Db3EaUAAlWKl.png IndiGo raises flight fuel charges by route as rising ATF prices push up operating costs for airlines | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-05T08:11:31.231Z IndiGo raises fuel charges on domestic, international flights from October 6 IndiGo fuel charges, ATF price hike, domestic flights, international flights, ticket cost rise https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-seeks-eci-response-on-allegations-against-cec-gyanesh-kumar https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-10-06/xtg3e73m/PTI10062025000198B.jpg SC notice to ECI over allegations that CEC Gyanesh Kumar acted without consensus of fellow commissioners | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-05T08:02:29.511Z 'If decisions were taken without unanimity...': SC seeks EC reply on allegations against CEC Supreme Court, Election Commission, CEC Gyanesh Kumar, electoral rolls https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttarakhand/harish-rawat-defies-congress-warning-continues-uttarakhand-outreach-ahead-of-polls https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-12/k9bhflar/Harish-Rawat-X Rawat proceeds with his Uttarakhand yatra despite Congress concerns over party unity before polls | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-05T07:53:29.762Z Harish Rawat defies Congress warning, continues Uttarakhand outreach ahead of polls Harish Rawat, Congress warning, Uttarakhand polls, Dhanyawad Yatra, Congress unity https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/tech/spacexai-to-spacexsi-what-changes-and-what-doesnt-in-elon-musks-planned-rebrand https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/spb20r5e/SpaceX-AI-to-Super-Intelligence.png SpaceXAI could soon become SpaceXSI after Elon Musk backed the name change, although the rebrand has not yet been implemented | Representational image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-10-05T07:36:36.440Z SpaceXAI to SpaceXSI: What changes and what doesn't in Elon Musk's planned rebrand SpaceXAI, Elon Musk, SpaceXSI, Donald Trump https://www.fact.net.in/legal/delhi-hc-dismisses-pleas-for-sit-probe-into-2020-riots-2019-jamia-violence https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/4okpxvvf/ANI-20260825163617.jpg Delhi High Court rejects petitions seeking separate probes into 2020 riots and Jamia violence cases | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-05T07:34:26.712Z Delhi HC dismisses pleas for SIT probe into 2020 riots, 2019 Jamia violence Delhi riots, Jamia violence, SIT probe, anti-CAA protests https://www.fact.net.in/nation/expensive-medicines-burdening-patients-congress-targets-modi-government-over-drug-prices https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/h054u7vf/PTI07162026000249B.jpg Congress leader Jairam Ramesh attacked the Modi government over expensive medicines and questioned why legal provisions for affordable drugs were not being used | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-10-05T07:29:43.059Z 'Expensive medicines burdening patients': Congress targets Modi government over drug prices Modi government, Kerala High Court, Uttar Pradesh, Congress, PM Modi, Jairam Ramesh https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/congress-claims-tribal-students-nsui-members-held-from-partys-mumbai-hq-police-deny https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/kb56rwu7/2026-10-05-125402.png Maharashtra Congress protests alleged police action against tribal students, threatens to gherao CM's residence | X fact-net en 2026-10-05T07:27:41.876Z Congress claims tribal students, NSUI members held from party's Mumbai HQ; police deny tribal students, Congress protest, NSUI members, Tilak Bhawan, Mumbai police https://www.fact.net.in/states/arunachal-pradesh/arunachal-journalist-bodies-raise-alarm-over-reported-curbs-on-upper-siang-project-coverage https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/4lo8n9yw/2026-10-05-124300.png Arunachal press bodies say restrictions on Upper Siang coverage could deny citizens vital public information | X fact-net en 2026-10-05T07:15:15.744Z Arunachal journalist bodies raise alarm over reported curbs on Upper Siang project coverage Upper Siang, journalist curbs, Siang protests, media restrictions, hydropower project https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/indias-first-lock-museum-is-coming-to-aligarhheres-what-will-be-inside https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/vrmz7jbl/GeminiGeneratedImagevy654bvy654bvy65.png The Rs 37 crore museum in Aligarh will combine the city’s lock-making history with modern technology, local products, visitor facilities and workshops | Representational image fact-net en 2026-10-05T07:04:27.479Z India's first lock museum is coming to Aligarh—here's what will be inside lock museum, Aligarh locks, lock industry, tourism Aligarh, Vedic locks, digital locks, Jewar airport https://www.fact.net.in/world/quebec-separatist-pqs-poll-surge-sparks-anxiety-among-indo-canadians-ahead-of-provincial-election https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/jk14rdpr/Paul.jpg Quebec election: Indo-Canadians fear impact of PQ victory and its proposed independence referendum | X fact-net en 2026-10-05T06:57:51.140Z Quebec separatist PQ’s poll surge sparks anxiety among Indo-Canadians ahead of provincial election Quebec election, Parti Québécois, Indo-Canadians, sovereignty referendum https://www.fact.net.in/legal/ensure-every-woman-feels-safe-even-at-10-pm-scs-message-to-delhi-police-amid-rising-rape-cases https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/ym2zlbmc/PTI10012026000415B.jpg The SC questioned Delhi Police over preventive action in recent rape cases and stressed that women must be able to use public spaces without fear | Representational image/PTI fact-net en 2026-10-05T06:52:57.347Z 'Ensure every woman feels safe even at 10 pm': SC's message to Delhi Police amid rising rape cases women safety, Delhi Police, rape cases in Delhi, Delhi, New Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/nation/sitharaman-says-europe-has-no-lindsey-graham-bill-as-india-navigates-russian-oil-issue https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/a96zmda9/PTI09112026000208A.jpg Nirmala Sitharaman highlights US pressure on Russian oil as India negotiates complex global trade deals | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-05T06:44:09.406Z Sitharaman says Europe has no ‘Lindsey Graham Bill’ as India navigates Russian oil issue Russian oil, Lindsey Graham Bill, India trade, energy security https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/avengers-endgame-back-on-top-as-encore-re-release-pushes-it-past-avatar https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/m9nirb4u/HTRTXYwbUAA4CmK.jpg - ‘Avengers: Endgame’ becomes highest-grossing film after re-release | X/@MarvelStudios fact-net en 2026-10-05T06:29:28.741Z 'Avengers: Endgame' back on top as Encore re-release pushes it past 'Avatar' Avengers Endgame, Avatar, Avengers: Endgame Encore, Infinity Saga, James Cameron, Disney, Avatar Way of Water https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/paying-my-due-taxes-since-i-was-20-rakul-preet-slams-malicious-reports-linking-her-to-it-searches https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/m8khl0j9/Rakul-Preet-Singh-Instagram Rakul Preet Singh said she has paid taxes since she was 20 and denied involvement in illegal foreign remittances or benami properties | File image/Instagram fact-net en 2026-10-05T06:21:17.345Z 'Paying my due taxes since I was 20': Rakul Preet slams malicious reports linking her to IT searches Rakul Preet, Vashu Bhagnani, Panorama Studios, Ramayana film https://www.fact.net.in/world/russian-researcher-dies-of-suspected-plague-over-200-quarantined-in-siberia https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/htcpoq0a/Biocontainment-Lab-Outbreak-Investigation.png Russia has stepped up containment measures after a laboratory technician died of suspected pneumonic plague and more than 200 contacts were quarantined | Representational image fact-net en 2026-10-05T06:08:50.484Z Russian researcher dies of suspected plague, over 200 quarantined in Siberia pneumonic plague, Russian quarantine, Irkutsk outbreak, Anti-Plague Institute, Darya Shipilova, WHO plague warning, Siberia health crisis https://www.fact.net.in/business/indian-markets-open-higher-as-sensex-gains-413-points-nifty-rises-110-points-ahead-of-rbi-policy https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-10/lgc9c3fw/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-10-2026-042900-PM.png Sensex jumps 413 points, Nifty climbs 110 as investors await RBI decision amid inflation and crude concerns | Representational image fact-net en 2026-10-05T06:07:52.502Z Indian markets open higher as Sensex gains 413 points, Nifty rises 110 points ahead of RBI policy Sensex gains, Nifty rises, RBI policy, Indian markets, crude prices https://www.fact.net.in/legal/sc-asks-high-court-to-consider-plea-against-centres-decision-to-take-over-delhi-gymkhana-club https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/1jgcqn71/PTI05232026000221A.jpg The Supreme Court cleared the way for 11 club members to approach the Delhi High Court, subject to objections over maintainability | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-10-05T06:01:57.360Z SC asks high court to consider plea against Centre's decision to take over Delhi Gymkhana Club Delhi Gymkhana, Supreme Court, High Court, Safdarjung Road https://www.fact.net.in/nation/cjp-founder-abhijeet-dipke-says-polls-pointless-until-gyanesh-kumar-leaves-office https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-02/6xxmmop5/PTI10012026000300B.jpg Abhijeet Dipke says CJP will keep fighting despite cases, while demanding Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-05T06:01:40.472Z CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke says polls ‘pointless’ until Gyanesh Kumar leaves office CJP protests, Abhijeet Dipke, Gyanesh Kumar, Election Commission, free elections https://www.fact.net.in/business/indias-economy-strong-energy-security-jobs-key-to-lasting-growth-tata-sons-chandrasekaran https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/ttdrr46n/STOCKPTI5520220044.jpg India is in a stable and strong economic position, Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran said, highlighting three priorities for sustaining long-term growth | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-10-05T05:47:49.125Z India's economy strong; energy security, jobs key to lasting growth: Tata Sons' Chandrasekaran India economy, Viksit Bharat, Chandrasekaran https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-police-personnel-skip-name-tags-at-jantar-mantar-amid-concerns-over-social-media-targeting https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-02/oc2uvpqu/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-2-2026-094918-AM.png Name tags removed at Jantar Mantar as Delhi Police seek to protect personnel from online targeting | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-05T05:43:36.414Z Delhi Police personnel skip name tags at Jantar Mantar amid concerns over social media targeting Delhi Police, Jantar Mantar, name tags, social media, protests https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/cjps-saurav-das-claims-leaders-may-be-arrested-ahead-of-october-10-delhi-protest https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/l7eml0v9/Saurav-Das.jpg Saurav Das alleges possible arrests of CJP leaders as group readies October 10 protest against Gyanesh Kumar | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-05T05:36:01.163Z CJP’s Saurav Das claims leaders may be arrested ahead of October 10 Delhi protest CJP protest, October 10, Jantar Mantar, Saurav Das, Election Commission, CEC resignation https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengali-film-actor-koyel-mallick-joins-bjp-day-after-party-fields-her-for-rajya-sabha-polls https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/v649i1ef/PTI10052026000107B.jpg Koel Mallick joins BJP, files Rajya Sabha nomination as Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury calls it a circus | PTI fact-net en 2026-10-05T05:33:49.284Z 'Honour for me': Bengali film actor Koel Mallick joins BJP, day after party fields her for RS polls Koyel Mallick, Rajya Sabha, West Bengal, TMC, Rajya Sabha polls, Mamata Banerjee https://www.fact.net.in/states/assam/assam-stf-arrests-2-over-alleged-pakistan-links-including-ex-army-jawan-working-on-contract https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/1948b5a6-5fab-4280-8976-c54397382ed9/PTI06_12_2024_000158B.jpg Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says two arrested for alleged Pakistan links and sharing Army movement updates | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-05T05:29:55.909Z Assam STF arrests 2 over alleged Pakistan links, including ex-Army jawan working on contract Assam arrests, Pakistan links, STF operation, Army jawan, honey-trapped https://www.fact.net.in/nation/six-bypolls-on-october-6-put-ruling-parties-to-a-crucial-mid-term-test https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-09-07/vfjohprg/VOTE%2015.jpg Six bypolls on October 6 bring fresh electoral battles in Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Puducherry | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-05T05:19:22.552Z Six bypolls on October 6 put ruling parties to a crucial mid-term test bypolls, October 6, Nandigram, Rejinagar, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Nagaon https://www.fact.net.in/nation/jee-advanced-2026-sc-st-qualification-rises-sharply-as-women-post-six-year-high https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/tyczplcd/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-094802-PM.png Women’s JEE Advanced qualification rate reaches 23.4% as SC and ST candidates record major gains | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-05T05:10:19.910Z JEE Advanced 2026: SC, ST qualification rises sharply as women post six-year high JEE Advanced, SC qualification, ST qualification, women qualifiers https://www.fact.net.in/nation/why-the-faas-india-aviation-safety-review-matters-and-what-a-category-2-rating-could-mean https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-21/xqpydnuw/hryerq.png India’s FAA safety review could determine whether airlines retain freedom to expand US operations | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-05T04:58:44.756Z Why the FAA’s India aviation safety review matters and what a Category 2 rating could mean FAA review, India aviation, Category 1, DGCA inspections https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-confuses-brazil-election-with-india-claims-125-million-voted-in-indian-presidential-poll https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-30/s4g3nwgy/AP09292026000001A.jpg Trump appears to mistake Brazil for India while claiming 125 million voted in an Indian election | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-05T04:51:00.665Z Trump confuses Brazil election with India, claims 125 million voted in ‘Indian presidential poll’ Trump Brazil, Brazil election, 125 million votes, India president, Bolsonaro family https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-says-death-penalty-cannot-stand-unless-convicts-reform-is-ruled-out https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-22/i1o8zhkm/STOCK_PTI11_1_2018_1300%20(2).jpg SC says crime’s brutality alone cannot justify death penalty, commutes sentence in rape-murder case | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-05T04:42:48.392Z Supreme Court says death penalty cannot stand unless convict’s reform is ruled out death penalty, life imprisonment, Supreme Court, reformation, capital punishment https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhis-air-quality-worsens-for-fifth-day-october-begins-with-highest-pollution-since-2020 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-30/qwh4162r/ANI-20260930143818.jpg Delhi’s air quality deteriorates as Mundka records worst AQI and October starts unusually polluted | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-05T04:19:13.478Z Delhi’s air quality worsens for fifth day, October begins with highest pollution since 2020 Delhi air quality, AQI levels, winter pollution, PM10 particles, stubble burning https://www.fact.net.in/world/flydubai-co-pilot-allegedly-planned-ben-gurion-crash-targeted-captain-to-seize-control https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-30/5ju1dw8a/AP09302026000542B.jpg Flydubai probe reveals alleged plot to crash plane in Israel and kill Captain Smit Machchhar mid-flight | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-05T04:10:20.191Z Flydubai co-pilot allegedly planned Ben Gurion crash, targeted captain to seize control flydubai crash, Ben Gurion, co-pilot attack, terrorist plot, cockpit struggle