https://www.fact.net.in/nation/the-mea-is-now-on-snapchatand-its-part-of-pm-modis-gen-z-outreach-plan https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-07/c69qtg8t/SnapchatAI.png India's Foreign Ministry has expanded its digital presence by launching an official Snapchat account | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-07T10:14:36.778Z The MEA is now on Snapchat—and it's part of PM Modi's Gen Z outreach plan MEA , Snapchat, PM Modi, GenZ https://www.fact.net.in/nation/independence-day-invites-carry-a-historic-first-with-full-vande-mataram-lyrics https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/31d09d4a-0e9d-4c77-a49b-b2499d6050a8/STOCK_PTI6_15_2021_0583%20(1).jpg The Defence Ministry's Independence Day invitation cards now carry the full lyrics of Vande Mataram, which will be played at the Red Fort ceremony for the first time | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-07T09:52:46.878Z Independence Day invites carry a historic first with full Vande Mataram lyrics Independence Day, Vande Mataram https://www.fact.net.in/legal/centre-tells-supreme-court-biren-singh-audio-clip-was-clearly-manipulated https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-09-08/n4du4gon/GDe2uUfaUAAWZlQ.jpg The Supreme Court was told that the audio clip linked to former Manipur CM N Biren Singh contained multiple alterations, with the Centre relying on an NFSU forensic report | File image/X fact-net en 2026-08-07T09:40:22.315Z Centre tells Supreme Court Biren Singh audio clip was 'clearly manipulated' Biren Singh https://www.fact.net.in/business/sbis-q1-report-is-out-heres-what-drove-the-banks-rs-21121-crore-profit https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-09-17/4j5dr7d5/eereee.png State Bank of India posted a solid June quarter with profit crossing ₹21,000 crore as deposits, advances and digital banking continued to grow fact-net en 2026-08-07T09:33:09.545Z SBI's Q1 report is out. Here's what drove the bank's Rs 21,121 crore profit SBI https://www.fact.net.in/nation/instagram-and-facebook-under-fresh-scrutinyheres-what-triggered-nhrcs-action https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-04-14/b49e3nyl/Meta.png NHRC orders probe into alleged child abuse content on Meta platforms | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-07T08:51:05.872Z Instagram and Facebook under fresh scrutiny—here's what triggered NHRC's action Instagram , Facebook , NHRC, Meta https://www.fact.net.in/nation/dont-worry-im-with-you-pm-modi-backs-trinamool-rebels-former-uddhav-sena-mps-at-nda-meeting https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/d68lb5jd/PM-Modi PM Modi told NDA MPs not to worry about political developments, saying he stood with every alliance MP | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-07T08:40:26.944Z 'Don't worry, I'm with you': PM Modi backs Trinamool rebels, former Uddhav Sena MPs at NDA meeting Uddhav Sena, Trinamool , Trinamool Congress, TMC, PM Modi https://www.fact.net.in/nation/listen-to-your-godfather-cjps-message-to-bjp-after-mohan-bhagwats-remarks https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/068swu7u/PTI08052026000142B.jpg A day after Mohan Bhagwat backed protesting Gen Z youth, CJP accused the BJP of ignoring its ideological mentor and demanded a change in approach | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-07T08:30:55.848Z 'Listen to your godfather': CJP's message to BJP after Mohan Bhagwat's remarks Mohan Bhagwat, Abhijeet Dipke, Cockroach Janta Party, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, RSS https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/tamil-nadu-unites-over-delimitation-bill-dmk-clarifies-stand-vijay-takes-lead https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-07/851hjfd0/Vijay-and-Stalin.png The proposed Bill has triggered fresh political debate in Tamil Nadu, with the DMK clarifying its position and Vijay seeking a united response from MPs | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-07T08:24:18.629Z Tamil Nadu unites over Delimitation Bill? DMK clarifies stand, Vijay takes lead Delimitation Bill, DMK, Vijay https://www.fact.net.in/nation/datia-by-election-fallout-congress-promotes-ex-bjp-leader-uma-bharti-calls-for-review https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-07/dbi8v6g7/PTI08032026000381B.jpg Congress workers celebrate the party's victory in the Datia Assembly by-election at the Pradesh Congress Committee headquarters, in Bhopal, on August 3 | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-07T08:12:25.380Z Datia by-election fallout: Congress promotes ex-BJP leader, Uma Bharti calls for review Datia by-election https://www.fact.net.in/business/no-late-night-calls-no-threats-rbi-rolls-out-new-loan-recovery-rules https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/27714b4f-dd06-47c5-a43a-f3d4034f64f5/STOCK_PTI2_7_2019_0175.jpg The Reserve Bank of India has announced stricter loan recovery guidelines, laying down clear rules for banks, recovery agents and technology-based recovery measures | File image fact-net en 2026-08-07T07:59:36.699Z No late-night calls, no threats: RBI rolls out new loan recovery rules RBI https://www.fact.net.in/business/under-scrutiny-over-a-damaged-expressway-this-company-just-won-rs-3483-crore-in-new-projects https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-04-19/doa2bp8a/68b83c283d46d44c8a3f54a0ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2025-063040-PM.jpg The NHAI has awarded two highway projects worth nearly Rs 3,500 crore to PNC Infratech despite ongoing action over alleged quality lapses on the Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-07T07:25:44.502Z Under scrutiny over a damaged expressway, this company just won Rs 3,483 crore in new projects PNC Infratech, NHAI https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/gastronomy/your-favourite-delhi-restaurant-could-soon-get-an-a-or-a-dheres-why https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-07/gefq8hhl/hotelsAI.png Restaurants will receive grades from A to D based on hygiene, food safety and inspection scores | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-07T07:07:48.103Z Your favourite Delhi restaurant could soon get an 'A' or a 'D'—here's why Delhi restaurants https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/need-a-hotel-food-or-travel-tips-google-maps-can-now-do-it-all https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-07/833gjr7u/Google-Maps.png Indian users now get Hindi support, personalised travel suggestions and real-time public transport updates | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-07T06:54:17.554Z Need a hotel, food or travel tips? Google Maps can now do it all Google Maps , Ask Maps https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/tech/saw-a-date-of-birth-prompt-on-whatsapp-heres-what-it-means https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-04-28/9a3g18cb/whatsapp-logo.jpg Some WhatsApp users in India are seeing a new prompt asking them to add their date of birth as the company tests age verification measures | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-07T06:38:30.023Z Saw a date of birth prompt on WhatsApp? Here's what it means Tech https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-china-hold-frank-talks-reaffirm-commitment-to-peace-along-lac https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-01-26/dn6x1qyt/1f8b4690-91c9-11ef-8ee2-e98aa959ebe5.jpg The two sides reviewed the LAC situation and discussed border management, boundary issues and trans-border cooperation | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-07T06:23:56.194Z India, China hold 'frank' talks, reaffirm commitment to peace along LAC India, China, LAC https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/spider-man-brand-new-day-hits-rs-400-crore-in-india-races-past-118-billion-globally https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-03/t628iecp/HLChGFHakAAsGvD.jfif The film, which is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, released in India on July 30 | X/@SpiderManMovie fact-net en 2026-08-07T06:17:26.573Z 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' hits Rs 400 crore in India, races past $1.18 billion globally Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Tom Holland , Zendaya, Marvel Cinematic Universe https://www.fact.net.in/world/a-168-billion-factory-3000-jobs-and-one-big-ai-dream-elon-musks-next-move-explained https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-03-28/l240a0h0/1000068076.jpg Elon Musk's SpaceX and Tesla have announced a $16.8 billion investment in a 100-million-square-foot AI chip manufacturing facility | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-07T05:56:17.789Z A $16.8 billion factory, 3,000 jobs and one big AI dream — Elon Musk's next move explained SpaceX, Elon Musk, Tesla https://www.fact.net.in/nation/national-handloom-day-pm-modi-says-sector-key-to-atmanirbhar-bharat-vows-to-keep-supporting https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-23/oqlj1a89/modi.jpeg PM Modi reaffirms support for the handloom sector and urges people to promote handwoven products and India's weaving tradition | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-07T05:45:53.541Z National Handloom Day: PM Modi says sector key to 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', vows to 'keep supporting' National Handloom Day, PM Modi https://www.fact.net.in/states/assam/assam-flood-situation-remains-grim-death-toll-rises-to-97-over-168-lakh-people-still-affected https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-07/cn25cpct/PTI08062026000217B.jpg Flood-affected residents gather to receive relief materials distributed by volunteers, in Sivasagar district, Assam | File image/PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-07/4k2bjv1b/PTI08062026000219B.jpg More than 1.68 lakh people were still reeling under floodwaters, with Golaghat being the worst-affected district | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-07/vw2l25sh/PTI08062026000216B.jpg The number of affected people has increased from around 1.6 lakh across 14 districts on Wednesday | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-07/04sk5qvf/PTI08062026000246B.jpg Altogether 133 relief camps and relief distribution centres are currently operational in six districts | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-07/ftg5kynp/PTI08062026000247B.jpg Flood-affected residents gather to receive relief materials distributed by volunteers, in Sivasagar district, in Assam | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-07T05:31:09.993Z Assam flood situation remains grim: Death toll rises to 97, over 1.68 lakh people still affected Assam, Assam flood https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/heavy-rain-drenches-delhi-orange-alert-in-place-for-more-downpours https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-07/pmae94tt/PTI08062026000358B.jpg People wade through a waterlogged road amid heavy rain, in Gurugram, on Thursday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-07T05:22:43.211Z Heavy rain drenches Delhi, orange alert in place for more downpours Delhi, Delhi rains, Gurugram https://www.fact.net.in/sports/world-u20-championships-ashfaq-enters-400m-semis-with-record-breaking-run https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-07/byyofpip/HPF9EOCa4AAspoU.jfif India’s Basant finished 11th with 2.14m Jump in Men’s High Jump Qualification at the U20 World Athletics Championship 2026 | X/@TheKhelIndia fact-net en 2026-08-07T05:15:18.036Z World U20 Championships: Ashfaq enters 400m semis with record-breaking run World Athletics U20 Championships, Mohommed Ashfaq, India athletics https://www.fact.net.in/world/public-nuisance-us-court-orders-meta-to-pay-567-million-in-biggest-child-safety-ruling https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-20/ottxli0b/hfuj.png The court found Meta failed to adequately protect children from harmful content and online predators | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-07T04:46:21.149Z 'Public nuisance': US court orders Meta to pay $567 million in biggest child safety ruling Meta https://www.fact.net.in/world/bangkok-school-shooting-2-killed-15-injured-after-student-opens-fire https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-07/isr07y66/HPFvRwPbEAAlBWT.jfif A school shooting in Thailand's Nonthaburi district left two dead and several injured | X/@ThaiEnquirer fact-net en 2026-08-07T04:38:34.406Z Thailand school attack leaves 7 dead; gunman killed grandparents before shooting, police say Bangkok school shooting, Thailand school shooting https://www.fact.net.in/states/jharkhand/jharkhand-job-exam-stir-enters-14th-day-protesters-to-hold-vidhan-sabha-march https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-07/t9ejrl3e/PTI08062026000411A.jpg Students and aspirants stage a protest against the Jharkhand Government regarding the irregularities of exams and paper leak, at Jaipal Singh Stadium, in Ranchi, on Thursday | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-07/ou2kksda/PTI08062026000403B.jpg The students are demanding cancellation of the JPSC Civil Services Exam and an independent probe into alleged recruitment irregularities | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-07/0rxbp0ut/PTI08062026000242B.jpg Students and aspirants stage a protest against the Jharkhand Government | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-07T04:29:08.431Z Jharkhand job exam stir enters 14th day, protesters to hold 'Vidhan Sabha March' Jharkhand , Jharkhand recruitment protest, JPSC, JSSC https://www.fact.net.in/legal/sc-draws-curtain-on-bofors-case-dismisses-final-plea-against-hinduja-brothers-acquittal https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-28/vi3ftkpz/supreme%20court.jpeg This marks the final legal closure of the Bofors case by ending the last remaining challenge to the 2005 acquittal fact-net en 2026-08-07T04:12:05.953Z SC draws curtain on Bofors case, dismisses final plea against Hinduja brothers' acquittal Bofors case, Supreme Court, Hinduja brothers https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/cm-rekha-gupta-to-present-cag-report-on-first-day-of-delhi-monsoon-session https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/fltat2xd/ANI-20260806154017.jpg Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who also holds the Finance portfolio, is scheduled to table two CAG reports fact-net en 2026-08-06T16:48:52.850Z CM Rekha Gupta to present CAG Report on first day of Delhi Monsoon Session Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-singapore-review-progress-under-comprehensive-strategic-partnership-roadmap https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/tinsay5c/PTI08062026000396B.jpg Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, right, meets Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Luke Goh, in New Delhi fact-net en 2026-08-06T16:48:48.974Z India, Singapore review progress under Comprehensive Strategic Partnership roadmap Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/in-a-new-reel-pm-modi-urges-citizens-to-celebrate-national-handloom-day-promote-handwoven-products https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/80dhb0sh/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-6-2026-101800-PM.png PM Modi suggested creating "Get Ready With Me" (GRWM) videos featuring handloom attire and sharing them online to inspire others to support Indian weavers fact-net en 2026-08-06T16:48:44.894Z In a new reel, PM Modi urges citizens to celebrate National Handloom Day, promote handwoven products Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/state-panchayat-department-plans-comprehensive-shg-audit-to-curb-corruption-in-rural-lending https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/cq6kka1a/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-6-2026-084847-PM.png Ghosh said the decision follows allegations of misappropriation of funds during loan disbursals under the previous TMC government fact-net en 2026-08-06T15:19:43.282Z State Panchayat Department plans comprehensive SHG audit to curb corruption in rural lending West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/business/india-cuts-overall-energy-import-dependence-to-42-but-crude-oil-imports-still-meet-90-of-demand https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/e4db4fa7-e380-489f-885e-5903bf102435/CjNDeAAUgAEbhr9.jpg According to the report, India's overall energy import dependence has eased primarily because of lower coal imports fact-net en 2026-08-06T15:12:50.474Z India cuts overall energy import dependence to 42%, but crude oil imports still meet 90% of demand Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/india-tops-the-world-in-ipo-count-ranks-third-in-fundraising-in-fy26 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-01-29/xwijg6pp/aef45df4-7d0d-11ec-98ea-501020be1899164429829443717026261890511753508720121.jpg To support capital formation while protecting investors, SEBI introduced several regulatory changes during the year fact-net en 2026-08-06T15:12:24.689Z India tops the world in IPO count, ranks third in fundraising in FY26 Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/july-auto-retail-sales-rise-259-yoy-to-record-2591-lakh-units-pv-inventory-remains-elevated https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/90g2n0gh/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-6-2026-083628-PM.png Two-wheelers, which account for the largest share of the domestic automobile market, recorded retail sales of 18.18 lakh units during July fact-net en 2026-08-06T15:12:20.943Z July auto retail sales rise 25.9% YoY to record 25.91 lakh units; PV inventory remains elevated Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/finished-steel-use-up-65-in-july-as-prices-soften-imports-still-higher https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-06-08/svlhuo2x/deccanherald2026-06-08nx82pufuiStock-155284943.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-06T15:12:17.192Z Finished steel use up 6.5% in July as prices soften, imports still higher Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/indias-bank-credit-growth-to-stay-robust-at-14-in-fy27-h2-moderation-likely https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/qqb68cak/ANI-20260806052903.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-06T15:12:09.011Z India's bank credit growth to stay robust at 14% in FY27, H2 moderation likely Business https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/indias-ev-boom-has-a-roadblock-charging-chaos-on-the-highways https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/2cc4c8zd/For-web2-1.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-06T14:45:40.620Z India’s EV boom has a roadblock | Charging chaos on the highways Auto https://www.fact.net.in/opinion/from-aadhaar-to-epic-yet-stateless-the-identity-paradox https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/5rysw2ii/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-6-2026-051039-PM.png From passwords and Aadhaar to voter verification, India's growing dependence on identity proofs has exposed the fragile relationship between citizens, technology and the State fact-net en 2026-08-06T14:38:57.776Z From Aadhaar to EPIC, yet stateless? The identity paradox Opinion https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-successfully-test-fires-agni-iv-ballistic-missile-from-odisha https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/ddtk5yyh/vgbg.png The test was aimed at confirming the missile's operational readiness for the armed forces fact-net en 2026-08-06T14:34:03.044Z India successfully test-fires Agni-IV ballistic missile from Odisha Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pm-modi-receives-call-from-netanyahu-discusses-west-asia-tensions-bilateral-ties https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/fpxq21q8/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-6-2026-080305-PM.png The two leaders also exchanged views on the recent developments in West Asia as regional tensions continue to remain in focus fact-net en 2026-08-06T14:33:54.108Z PM Modi receives call from Netanyahu, discusses West Asia tensions, bilateral ties Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/gen-z-protesting-not-anti-national-their-grievance-is-genuine-rss-chief-mohan-bhagwat https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/0bht1jra/PTI08062026000379B.jpg Asked about allegations of lathi charges and the reported use of pellet guns during recent student demonstrations, Bhagwat said he did not have sufficient information to comment fact-net en 2026-08-06T14:18:00.402Z Gen Z protesting "not anti-national", their grievance is genuine: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pm-modi-to-host-breakfast-meeting-with-around-45-first-time-nda-lok-sabha-mps-tomorrow https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/f81e438f-e7c2-4834-bf3d-2dad047256e4/PTI06_10_2024_000130B.jpg Prime Minister Narendra Modi fact-net en 2026-08-06T13:56:46.804Z PM Modi to host breakfast meeting with around 45 first-time NDA Lok Sabha MPs tomorrow Nation https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/mo-salah-signs-two-year-deal-with-trabzonspor-worth-34m-plus-add-ons-following-liverpool-departure https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/kh0aftq0/ODYAAGKGQZI2JFHLQNNOEX6AIQ.avif fact-net en 2026-08-06T13:56:43.992Z Mo Salah signs record-breaking two-year deal with Trabzonspor worth €34m plus add-ons Football, Sports https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/114-rafale-jet-deal-france-submits-detailed-proposal-for-rs-325-lakh-crore-aircraft-deal-to-india https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-04-28/uthcvre4/TENUNGRXSFI67GFHCQ5VOMQC2M.jpg India is expected to closely evaluate France's proposal, particularly its provisions for integrating indigenous systems and increasing domestic content in the aircraft fact-net en 2026-08-06T13:34:46.451Z 114 Rafale jet deal | France submits detailed proposal for Rs 3.25 lakh crore aircraft deal to India Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/govt-tightens-ai-deepfake-rules-cuts-unlawful-content-takedown-timeline-from-36-to-3-hours https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/up87f6nh/M5DTMLO3XFJHRO54O2NHURQVRQ.jpg The framework explicitly covers harmful content such as child sexual exploitation material, non-consensual intimate imagery, impersonation and other malicious AI-generated media https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/49b2o9xo/HPCmkAoaQAAFgzX.png https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/jk22inhd/HPCmp2EaMAAG8WK.png https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/kicaf45y/HPCnCUUbIAEqc28.png https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/0saogay6/HPCnLTbIAARFLs.png fact-net en 2026-08-06T13:22:57.509Z Govt tightens AI deepfake rules | Cuts unlawful content takedown timeline from 36 to 3 hours Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/nation/cjp-announces-national-working-committee-unveils-nationwide-kya-bolti-public-outreach-campaign https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/068swu7u/PTI08052026000142B.jpg CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said the organisation would continue to function as a pressure group rather than a conventional political party fact-net en 2026-08-06T13:06:09.170Z CJP announces National Working Committee; unveils nationwide outreach campaign Nation https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/over-557-crore-spent-on-pm-modis-foreign-visits-since-2021-7459-crore-spent-in-2026-till-july https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-06/r2xp3foq/PTI07062026000342B.jpg During this period, Modi travelled to 13 countries — Malaysia, Israel, UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Italy, France, Slovakia, Seychelles, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand fact-net en 2026-08-06T13:06:03.481Z Over ₹557 crore spent on PM's foreign visits since 2021; ₹74.59 crore spent in 2026 till July Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/nation/cabinet-approves-rs-8970-crore-4-lane-highway-project-from-guwahati-to-tezpur-in-assam https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/mdo0neea/ANI-20260806105835.jpg The project will be developed under the Built-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Toll model at a total capital cost of Rs 8,970.20 crore under the National Highways (Original) programme fact-net en 2026-08-06T12:52:03.631Z Cabinet approves Rs 8,970 crore 4-lane highway project from Guwahati to Tezpur in Assam Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/17-nbfcs-identified-in-upper-layer-for-2026-27-tata-sons-remains-on-list-amid-deregistration-review https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/1b63db5d-2abe-4063-9d1c-a78b46ad6921/RBI.jpg The central bank did not publish an NBFC-UL list for 2025-26 as it had undertaken a review of the criteria used to identify Upper Layer entities under the Scale Based Regulation framework fact-net en 2026-08-06T12:51:56.952Z 17 NBFCs identified in Upper Layer for 2026-27; Tata Sons remains on list amid deregistration review Business https://www.fact.net.in/nation/parliament-clears-bill-to-regularise-2022-23-excess-expenditure-from-consolidated-fund https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/9on8pgfd/PTI08062026000211B.jpg Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the Monsoon session of Parliament fact-net en 2026-08-06T12:35:16.100Z Parliament clears Bill to regularise 2022-23 excess expenditure from Consolidated Fund Nation https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/shah-rukh-khan-overtakes-virat-kohli-to-become-indias-most-valuable-celebrity-brand https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/ky9oku95/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-6-2026-082259-PM.png Shah Rukh Khan tops India's celebrity brand rankings with a valuation of USD 177.9 million, while Virat Kohli slips to third fact-net en 2026-08-06T12:16:28.345Z Shah Rukh Khan overtakes Virat Kohli to become India's most valuable celebrity brand Shah Rukh Khan, Virat Kohli, Ranveer Singh https://www.fact.net.in/nation/passenger-arrested-after-trying-to-open-emergency-exit-on-kochi-bound-batik-air-flight-watch https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/k1bdnkdw/emergency-exitAI.png CISF personnel detained the passenger and handed him over to the Nedumbassery Police for legal action | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-06T12:07:53.318Z Passenger arrested after trying to open emergency exit on Kochi-bound Batik Air flight | WATCH Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/i-did-not-pull-anyones-sari-brij-bhushan-says-allegations-were-about-good-touch-bad-touch https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/u1kmzb2e/PTI08062026000163B.jpg Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh arrives to offer prayers at Hanuman Nagar after getting acquitted in the alleged sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers, in Ayodhya, on Thursday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-06T11:55:11.191Z 'I did not pull anyone's sari': Brij Bhushan says allegations were about 'good touch, bad touch' Brij Bhushan https://www.fact.net.in/business/rbi-names-tata-sons-an-upper-layer-nbfc-under-new-framework https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08/63a3a1ac-1cb6-44c9-9671-00a6b72fa80b/STOCK_PTI8_14_2018_0022.jpg Tata Sons has been placed in the RBI's Upper Layer NBFC category, bringing it under tighter regulatory oversight | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-06T11:45:14.461Z RBI names Tata Sons an Upper Layer NBFC under new framework RBI, Tata Sons https://www.fact.net.in/nation/heavy-weight-lifted-survivors-mother-reacts-after-tarun-tejpal-conviction https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/cukxlqut/Screenshot-2026-08-06-165607.png Survivor's mother thanks Goa government after Tarun Tejpal conviction | X/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-06T11:29:29.405Z 'Heavy weight lifted': Survivor's mother reacts after Tarun Tejpal conviction Tarun Tejpal https://www.fact.net.in/world/iran-oman-reach-understanding-on-strait-of-hormuz-shipping-route https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-06-22/3gsmj7hg/AP06162026000349B.jpg Iran has signalled progress in negotiations with Oman over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-06T11:09:16.364Z Iran, Oman reach understanding on Strait of Hormuz shipping route Iran, Oman, Strait of Hormuz, Donald Trump https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/haryana-makes-disaster-risk-reduction-mandatory-in-projects-across-departments https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/fo546t0i/Disaster-management-AI.png Representational image depicting disaster management measures as Haryana moves to strengthen resilience and emergency preparedness across departments fact-net en 2026-08-06T10:51:10.594Z Haryana makes disaster risk reduction mandatory in projects across departments Haryana, disaster https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/house-collapses-wall-cave-ins-kill-9-in-rain-related-incidents-across-up https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/msypfk94/PTI08062026000009B.jpg People gather after a portion of a dilapidated house collapsed, killing six people, in Mahuli village of Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/0ri1fghg/PTI08062026000038B.jpg Six members of a family, including two infants, were killed in Pratapgarh as rain-related deaths across UP rose to nine | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-06T10:28:52.205Z House collapses, wall cave-ins kill 9 in rain-related incidents across UP Uttar Pradesh https://www.fact.net.in/nation/unemployment-is-indias-biggest-challenge-will-make-it-a-national-issue-says-cjps-abhijeet-dipke https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-03/seq2gyz5/PTI08032026000178B.jpg CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said unemployment will be the party's next nationwide issue | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-06T10:04:19.029Z Unemployment is India's biggest challenge, will make it a national issue, says CJP's Abhijeet Dipke Abhijeet Dipke, unemployment, Cockroach Janta Party https://www.fact.net.in/nation/lok-sabha-passes-taxation-amendment-bill-without-debate-amid-opposition-protests https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/xui7a4jx/PTI08062026000051B.jpg Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla conducts proceeding in the House during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi, on Thursday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-06T09:30:25.289Z Lok Sabha passes Taxation Amendment Bill without debate amid Opposition protests Taxation Amendment Bill, Parliament, Lok Sabha https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pm-modi-tells-rajya-sabha-mps-to-stay-away-from-lobbyists-at-breakfast-meeting https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/vq7r4pqj/HO8vMJ0bkAAQrdo.jfif PM Modi advises lawmakers to value their parliamentary role, maintain public connect and steer clear of lobbyists during a meeting in Parliament | Instagram/Narendra Modi fact-net en 2026-08-06T09:19:37.875Z PM Modi tells Rajya Sabha MPs to stay away from lobbyists at breakfast meeting PM Modi, Narendra Modi https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttarakhand/heavy-rain-pushes-uttarakhand-rivers-to-danger-level-schools-shut-in-3-districts https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/wbdig6x1/Dehradun-rains People gather after a section of a bridge caves in following heavy rainfall, in Dehradun, on July 28 | File image/PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/mklssp3t/PTI08062026000021B.jpg A police official looks on after debris fell onto the road due to incessant rainfall on the Badrinath National Highway, near Helang in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/qvenbyzc/PTI08062026000020B.jpg Debris blocks vehicular movement after falling onto a road due to incessant rainfall on the Badrinath National Highway, near Helang in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, on Thursday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-06T09:08:02.905Z Heavy rain pushes Uttarakhand rivers to danger level, schools shut in 3 districts Uttarakhand https://www.fact.net.in/nation/gangster-atiq-ahmeds-son-abaan-dies-in-highway-crash-while-travelling-to-jhansi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/25yf0w32/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-6-2026-021922-PM.png Atiq Ahmed's youngest son Aban and another occupant were killed after their SUV crashed into a road divider in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi | X fact-net en 2026-08-06T08:50:58.526Z Gangster Atiq Ahmed's son Abaan dies in highway crash while travelling to Jhansi Atiq Ahmed, Abaan Ahmed https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-to-become-financially-strong-in-two-years-says-cm-suvendu-adhikari https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-06-29/lm7bzjff/PTI06242026000524B.jpg Speaking at a Textile Expo, CM Suvendu Adhikari outlined Bengal's industrial roadmap and announced a major steel project in Purulia | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-06T08:36:21.541Z Bengal to become financially strong in two years, says CM Suvendu Adhikari West Bengal , Suvendu Adhikari https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/what-are-punjab-polices-saanjh-rahat-kendras-and-how-are-they-helping-women https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/njofr0mx/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-12-at-5.39.03-PM-1-7DZkVlXf.jpeg Saanjh Rahat Kendras provide counselling and legal aid to women | Image credits: SAANJH Punjab Police fact-net en 2026-08-06T08:21:39.220Z What are Punjab Police's 'Saanjh Rahat Kendras' and how are they helping women? Punjab police, Punjab, Saanjh Rahat Kendras https://www.fact.net.in/business/lics-ai-gamble-pays-off-with-rs-21000-crore-gain-from-top-it-stocks https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/7nodfc57/LIC.png LIC's holdings in TCS, Infosys and HCL Tech gained Rs 21,032 crore in mark-to-market value | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-06T08:04:02.596Z LIC's AI gamble pays off with Rs 21,000 crore gain from top IT stocks Artificial Intelligence, LIC, AI stocks https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-denies-medical-bail-to-asaram-permits-round-the-clock-caretaker https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-11-22/3ca1gnx4/1000038657.jpg The Supreme Court refused interim medical bail to Asaram, saying he can seek relief again if his health deteriorates | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-06T07:44:50.099Z Supreme Court denies medical bail to Asaram, permits round-the-clock caretaker Asaram, Supreme Court https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/awarapan-2-trailer-brings-back-emraan-hashmis-iconic-shivam-pandit-after-19-years https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-04-21/nok6x2hh/images-2026-04-21T165837.722.jpeg The trailer of Awarapan 2 is out, bringing Emraan Hashmi back as Shivam Pandit nearly 19 years after the original film fact-net en 2026-08-06T07:30:00.540Z 'Awarapan 2' trailer brings back Emraan Hashmi's iconic Shivam Pandit after 19 years Awarapan 2 trailer, Emraan Hashmi https://www.fact.net.in/world/2-soldiers-killed-in-lebanon-in-first-israeli-deaths-since-june-truce-with-hezbollah https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/6jg1qtci/Lebanon-ceasefireAI.png Israel said the strikes were in response to what it described as Hezbollah's violation of the ceasefire | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-06T07:21:02.146Z 2 soldiers killed in Lebanon in first Israeli deaths since June truce with Hezbollah Lebanon , Hezbollah, Israel https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-government-to-overhaul-bb-rules-as-assembly-moves-to-repeal-2007-act https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-05-14/mcsrjdo2/PTI05102025000170B.jpg Delhi is set to replace its B&B law with a new policy while also introducing Bills aimed at improving public services and ease of doing business | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-06T06:58:00.172Z Delhi government to overhaul B&B rules as Assembly moves to repeal 2007 Act Delhi Assembly, Delhi B&B law, Rekha Gupta https://www.fact.net.in/states/arunachal-pradesh/strong-51-earthquake-strikes-arunachal-pradesh-officials-report-no-casualties https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-10/l8bvs823/Screenshot%202024-05-08%20191414.png The primary quake occurred at 5:45 am at a depth of 11 kilometre | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-06T06:47:19.950Z Strong 5.1 earthquake strikes Arunachal Pradesh, officials report no casualties Arunachal Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh earthquake https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/kolkata-several-bengal-districts-on-heavy-rain-alert-till-august-7 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/acigbktf/Bengal-rains People cover themselves amid rainfall, in Kolkata, on Wednesday | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/061qxesz/PTI08052026000410A.jpg People cover themselves amid rainfall, in Kolkata, on Wednesday | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/qac39jkq/PTI08052026000411B.jpg People cover themselves amid rainfall, in Kolkata, on Wednesday | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/mordbx0m/PTI08052026000412B.jpg People cover themselves amid rainfall, in Kolkata, on Wednesday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-06T06:17:34.622Z Kolkata, several Bengal districts on heavy rain alert till August 7 Bengal rain, Kolkata https://www.fact.net.in/nation/dangerous-escalation-shashi-tharoor-slams-proposed-fcra-bill-says-ordinary-indians-will-suffer https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-01-24/uj90y1os/shashi-tharoor.webp Shashi Tharoor says the Bill gives the government excessive powers and could harm charities, NGOs and public welfare institutions | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-06T06:07:26.710Z 'Dangerous escalation': Shashi Tharoor slams proposed FCRA Bill, says ordinary Indians will suffer Shashi Tharoor, FCRA Amendment Bill, Foreign Contribution Regulation Act https://www.fact.net.in/nation/please-be-lenient-for-me-goa-high-court-convicts-ex-tehelka-editor-tarun-tejpal-in-2013-rape-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/aopetebp/HPBB51LbYAAR4k5.png Tarun Tejpal has been found guilty by the Goa High Court in the 2013 rape case after the state successfully challenged his acquittal | Screengrab/X/ANI fact-net en 2026-08-06T05:53:59.368Z Former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal gets 10-year jail term in 2013 rape case Tarun Tejpal https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/ranbir-kapoors-ramayana-to-release-on-daughter-rahas-fourth-birthday https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/f10baboe/Ramayana-movie.png Ramayana has locked a November 6 release, making the date extra special for Ranbir Kapoor as it coincides with daughter Raha's birthday fact-net en 2026-08-06T05:44:00.016Z Ranbir Kapoor's 'Ramayana' to release on daughter Raha's fourth birthday Ramayana movie, Ramayana release date, Raha Kapoor birthday, Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi https://www.fact.net.in/sports/three-indians-make-finals-of-world-athletics-u20-championships https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/sgvbbg41/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-6-2026-105947-AM.png Ashish Yadav, T Dharanidharan and Amanat Kamboj qualified for the finals | X/@afiindia fact-net en 2026-08-06T05:30:29.216Z Three Indians make finals of World Athletics U20 Championships World U20 Athletics Championships, Ashish Yadav, T Dharanidharan, Amanat Kamboj https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pretty-bad-service-arvind-kejriwal-claims-instagram-account-restricted-in-india-questions-meta https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/f42f89cf-fdf1-44a8-861b-8d990e7470e2/PTI05_10_2024_000375A.jpg The AAP chief questioned Meta over his Instagram account status | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-06T05:17:41.436Z 'Pretty bad service': Arvind Kejriwal claims Instagram account restricted in India, questions Meta Arvind Kejriwal, Instagram https://www.fact.net.in/states/jharkhand/jharkhand-students-reject-closed-door-talks-seek-public-meeting-with-hemant-soren https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/c9qekm1l/PTI08052026000464A.jpg Leader of Opposition in the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly and BJP leader Babulal Marandi interacts with student leader Devendra Nath Mahato and other protesters, in Ranchi, on Wednesday | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/n2d612wz/PTI08052026000092B.jpg Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha member Devendra Nath Mahto during an indefinite hunger strike over the alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, in Ranchi, on Wednesday | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/tnhbl21v/PTI08022026000460B.jpg Students gather during a protest over alleged irregularities in the 14th JPSC examination, JSSC-CGL and other recruitment tests, in Ranchi | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-06T04:53:21.542Z Jharkhand students reject closed-door talks, seek public meeting with Hemant Soren Jharkhand, Jharkhand JPSC protest, Hemant Soren, JPSC recruitment https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-wakes-up-to-heavy-rain-as-imd-issues-orange-alert-for-thunderstorms https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/ut49mfcl/Delhi-rain Delhi received much-needed rain relief from humid conditions, with the IMD warning of moderate to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/8tt4mzwc/Delhi-rain-PTI Commuters walk on a road amid heavy rain, in New Delhi, on Thursday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-06T04:39:09.786Z Delhi wakes up to heavy rain as IMD issues orange alert for thunderstorms Delhi, rain, Delhi rain, IMD, orange lert Delhi, monsoon https://www.fact.net.in/world/loss-of-separation-trumps-marine-one-flies-too-close-to-passenger-jet-us-investigates-incident https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-06-15/t41bovjs/AP06152026000421B.jpg A routine flight carrying Donald Trump is under federal scrutiny after Marine One reportedly came too close to a commercial aircraft over Washington | File image fact-net en 2026-08-06T04:30:27.884Z 'Loss of separation': Trump's Marine One flies too close to passenger jet, US investigates incident Donald Trump, Marine One https://www.fact.net.in/states/assam/assam-flood-toll-climbs-to-95-as-over-16-lakh-remain-affected-across-14-districts https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/ckfix6r0/PTI08052026000391A.jpg Union Health and Family Welfare minister JP Nadda along with Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and others rides a tractor-trailer to visit flood-affected areas, in Sivasagar district, on Wednesday | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/p137fm5i/PTI08052026000293A2.jpg Students travel to school in a country boat after floodwaters submerge roads, in Morigaon district, Assam, on Wednesday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-06T04:18:04.943Z Assam flood toll climbs to 95 as over 1.6 lakh remain affected across 14 districts Assam flood https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/bomb-hurled-at-shakib-al-hasans-home-after-virtual-appearance-in-sheikh-hasinas-press-conference https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/srdvqvm9/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-5-2026-111050-PM.png fact-net en 2026-08-05T17:41:42.011Z Bomb hurled at Shakib Al Hasan's home after virtual appearance in Sheikh Hasina's press conference Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-says-iran-has-reached-out-for-talks-claims-next-48-hours-will-determine-outcome https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-29/6p40fyky/ANI-20260729135605.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-05T17:34:19.946Z Trump says Iran has reached out for talks, claims 'next 48 hours will determine outcome' World https://www.fact.net.in/nation/18-former-ias-ips-officers-lawyers-leaders-from-various-parties-join-congress https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/vzgqcz6s/PTI08052026000357A.jpg The induction ceremony was attended by AICC Media and Publicity Department chairman Pawan Khera, Uttar Pradesh Congress in-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam fact-net en 2026-08-05T16:29:05.078Z 18 former IAS, IPS officers, lawyers, leaders from various parties join Congress Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/cbi-brings-back-vishakha-rathod-from-uae-in-88-crore-investment-fraud-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/2pkjelyb/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-5-2026-093133-PM.png fact-net en 2026-08-05T16:02:29.328Z CBI brings back Vishakha Rathod from UAE in ₹88-crore investment fraud case Nation https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/visa-shrinks-workforce-by-7-2500-jobs-cut-ai-led-restructuring-hits-india https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/087y19dh/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-5-2026-090227-PM.png Although Visa has not disclosed how many India-based employees were affected, reports suggest the impact was significant fact-net en 2026-08-05T15:46:25.106Z Visa shrinks workforce by 7%, 2,500 jobs cut; AI-led restructuring hits India Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/what-is-the-black-widow-scam-inside-russias-fraud-targeting-soldiers-death-payouts https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/0dm79ohe/panou-militari-Rusia.jpg Besides lucrative enlistment bonuses and monthly salaries, the families of soldiers killed in action can receive millions of roubles fact-net en 2026-08-05T15:23:55.896Z What is the 'Black Widow' scam? Inside Russia’s fraud targeting soldiers’ death payouts Special Reports https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/they-want-to-erase-mujibur-rahman-sheikh-hasinas-first-presser-after-ouster https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-02-13/fra9iuf2/images-2025-07-02T165205.233.jpeg https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/s2di1ej9/PTI08052026RPT482B.jpg From left, Director for Bangladesh Human Rights Watch USA Shah Md Bakhtiar, veteran International Journalist and Political Analyst Waiel Awwad, General Secretary of Bangladesh Human Rights Watch Muhammad Ali Siddiqui, former Bangladesh education minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nowfel, writer and political analyst Abu Obaidha Arin and others during a virtual press conference of former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, in New Delhi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/5bkhx3wo/whatsappimage2026-08-05at7.28.55pm.jpeg fact-net en 2026-08-05T14:13:17.073Z ‘Want to go back to Bangladesh in December’ | Hasina breaks down during first presser after ouster Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/nation/471-national-highway-bridges-found-structurally-distressed-repairs-to-finish-by-december-2028 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/jpsbxbm4/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-5-2026-072430-PM.png The government informed Parliament that remedial measures have already been completed on 159 structurally distressed bridges fact-net en 2026-08-05T13:55:51.603Z 471 National Highway bridges found structurally distressed; repairs to finish by December 2028 Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/while-fuel-prices-hurt-consumers-big-oil-made-billions-every-single-day https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/be2p7rhr/Oil-crisis.png Rising crude prices during the US-Iran conflict helped major oil firms post more than $1 billion in daily profits | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-05T13:25:01.885Z While fuel prices hurt consumers, Big Oil made billions every single day US-Iran conflict, Strait of Hormuz, ExxonMobil, fuel prices https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/up-clears-8585-crore-jewar-link-expressway-to-connect-noida-airport-ganga-e-way https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/y71debsf/PTI08022026000204B.jpg Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath chaired the Cabinet meeting, which cleared the six-lane access-controlled corridor, designed to be expanded to eight lanes in the future fact-net en 2026-08-05T13:18:56.801Z UP clears ₹8,585-crore Jewar-link Expressway to connect Noida airport, Ganga E-way Uttar Pradesh, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/beijing-blacklists-six-us-firms-curbs-drone-exports-after-fresh-tariffs https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/71vq8dwr/ANI-20260805111653.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-05T13:17:53.633Z Beijing blacklists six US firms, curbs drone exports after fresh tariffs World https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-slams-pakistans-youm-e-istehsal-calls-article-370-move-internal-matter https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-03-19/jnc9vwug/1500x9001948008-randhir-jaiswal.webp Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal fact-net en 2026-08-05T13:17:43.987Z India slams Pakistan’s ‘Youm-e-Istehsal’, calls Article 370 move internal matter Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/air-india-names-ethiopian-airlines-veteran-tewolde-gebremariam-as-ceo-to-steer-the-next-phase https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/mrosbm4m/HO9ZlsKa0AA3DFz.png Gebremariam assumes office at a critical moment for Air India fact-net en 2026-08-05T13:17:39.300Z Air India names Ethiopian Airlines veteran Tewolde Gebremariam as CEO to steer the next phase Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/zepto-indigo-physics-wallah-among-nine-firms-penalised-for-dark-pattern-practices https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/msxthlfx/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-5-2026-063522-PM.png fact-net en 2026-08-05T13:17:35.012Z Zepto, IndiGo, Physics Wallah among nine firms penalised for ‘dark pattern’ practices Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/new-bill-may-open-door-to-mdr-fees-on-upi-ending-zero-charge-on-payments-above-2000 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-05-06/fvpiulrt/upi.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-05T13:17:29.394Z New Bill may open door to MDR fees on UPI, ending zero-charge on payments above ₹2,000 Business https://www.fact.net.in/nation/amit-shah-responsible-rahul-gandhi-escalates-attack-over-student-protest-crackdown https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-27/ga58qwix/rahul-gandhi-pellet-injuries.avif Rahul Gandhi claims protesting students were targeted for raising concerns over paper leaks and blames Amit Shah for the alleged violence | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-05T12:40:58.537Z 'Amit Shah responsible': Rahul Gandhi escalates attack over student protest crackdown Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi https://www.fact.net.in/nation/cabinet-secretary-t-v-somanathan-home-secretary-govind-mohan-get-one-year-extension https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/w45bibup/T-V-Somanathan.png Centre extends tenure of two top IAS officers by one year https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/963fxvzh/HO9gBItaIAAt1fv.jfif fact-net en 2026-08-05T12:34:34.301Z Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan, Home Secretary Govind Mohan get one year extension Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-transport-min-calls-upon-all-schools-to-scrap-over-15-yr-old-unfit-vehicles https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/dcwx95ck/Arjun-Singh-WB.png West Bengal Transport Minister Arjun Singh directed schools to stop using unfit vehicles over 15 years old to ferry students fact-net en 2026-08-05T12:25:24.806Z Bengal Transport Minister calls upon all schools to scrap over 15-year-old unfit vehicles Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/tech/spacex-rocket-stage-may-have-crashed-into-moon-leaving-a-massive-crater https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/kn444zo2/HO8wQGUXoAAG3oO.jfif A spent Falcon 9 rocket stage may have collided with the Moon, offering scientists a rare opportunity to study an artificial lunar impact | X/@SpaceX fact-net en 2026-08-05T11:59:48.484Z SpaceX rocket stage may have crashed into Moon, leaving a massive crater SpaceX https://www.fact.net.in/nation/meta-chief-mark-zuckerberg-apologises-over-deepfake-csam-content-in-india-sources https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/jmxyfx4h/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-5-2026-065646-PM.png fact-net en 2026-08-05T11:38:27.325Z Zuckerberg sorry for ‘errors’, claim government sources amid PM video row Mark Zuckerberg, Meta https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/15-20-people-entered-my-house-cjps-saurav-das-accuses-youtubers-of-invading-his-home https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/l7eml0v9/Saurav-Das.jpg Saurav Das claimed 15-20 YouTubers and media personnel gathered at his residence while he was away attending a CJP meeting | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-05T11:28:04.503Z '15-20 people entered my house': CJP's Saurav Das accuses YouTubers of invading his home Saurav Das, Cockroach Janta Party , Abhijeet Dipke https://www.fact.net.in/nation/jk-ladakh-witnessed-wide-ranging-transformation-since-article-370-abrogation-pm-modi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/d68lb5jd/PM-Modi PM Modi reaffirms the Centre's commitment to the development of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on the anniversary of Article 370's abrogation | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-05T11:15:58.229Z J&K, Ladakh witnessed wide-ranging transformation since Article 370 abrogation: PM Modi Article 370, PM Modi, J&K, Ladakh https://www.fact.net.in/nation/road-deaths-on-national-highways-fall-for-first-time-since-covid-says-centre https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/8j250fcq/Nitin-Gadkari Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Wednesday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-05T11:07:43.934Z Road deaths on national highways fall for first time since Covid, says Centre Nitin Gadkari, Parliament , Monsoon Session https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/dreaming-of-japan-irctc-announces-10-day-tour-from-delhi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/8556aja2/sorasak-UIN-pFfJ7c-unsplash.jpg Travellers can explore Japan's major attractions under IRCTC's new 10-day package departing from Delhi on September 6 fact-net en 2026-08-05T10:58:19.452Z Dreaming of Japan? IRCTC announces 10-day tour from Delhi Japan, IRCTC https://www.fact.net.in/nation/ladakh-marks-ut-foundation-day-as-lg-highlights-7-years-of-transformation https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/wugnxnwi/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-05-at-3.54.57-PM.jpeg LG Vinai Kumar Saxena marks Ladakh's UT Foundation Day by highlighting progress in governance, infrastructure, healthcare and sustainable development https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/mvhy4flg/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-05-at-3.54.57-PM-1.jpeg Speaking on the occasion, Saxena described August 5 as a landmark in Ladakh's history and said the annual celebration has grown into a symbol of the region's identity and aspirations fact-net en 2026-08-05T10:44:26.623Z Ladakh marks UT Foundation Day as LG highlights 7 years of transformation Ladakh , UT Foundation Day https://www.fact.net.in/states/jharkhand/tantamount-to-suicide-sonam-wangchuk-persuades-fasting-jharkhand-student-leader-to-drink-water https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/pg03n2q7/PTI08052026000171B.jpg Jharkhand student leader Devendra Nath Mahato drinks water on the fourth day of his hunger strike, in Ranchi, on Wednesday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-05T10:30:47.883Z 'Tantamount to suicide': Sonam Wangchuk persuades fasting Jharkhand student leader to drink water Sonam Wangchuk, Jharkhand, Devendra Nath Mahto