https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/nandigram-bypoll-mamata-banerjee-camp-candidate-sanchita-pradhan-dey-withdraws-nomination https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/n78w2a43/HSfjrWbYAExnXv.jpg Sanchita Pradhan Dey, the Mamata Banerjee camp’s Nandigram bypoll candidate, withdrew her nomination a day before the deadline after meeting Suvendu Adhikari | X fact-net en 2026-09-18T10:58:47.049Z Nandigram bypoll: Mamata Banerjee camp candidate Sanchita Pradhan Dey withdraws nomination West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-roads-to-get-a-makeover-pwd-sets-december-deadline-to-repair-600-km https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/9m8etftu/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-18-2026-041913-PM.png Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said repair work has restarted, with 400 km covered by floated tenders and another 200 km planned | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-18T10:49:42.728Z Delhi roads to get a makeover: PWD sets December deadline to repair 600 km Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/gondhal-chosen-as-indias-official-entry-for-oscars-2027 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/xaoht0zw/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-18-2026-041446-PM.png Santosh Davakhar’s Marathi film ‘Gondhal’ will represent India in the Best International Feature Film race at the Oscars 2027 fact-net en 2026-09-18T10:45:06.987Z ‘Gondhal’ chosen as India’s official entry for Oscars 2027 Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/world/putins-wartime-election-begins-111-million-russians-head-to-polls https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/9rnlswly/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-18-2026-034557-PM.png Russia’s first wartime parliamentary election is underway, with United Russia expected to retain its grip on the State Duma fact-net en 2026-09-18T10:16:34.456Z Putin’s wartime election begins: 111 million Russians head to polls World https://www.fact.net.in/legal/jkhand-exam-row-hc-extends-stay-on-termination-of-jpsc-jssc-appointees-ex-judge-to-monitor-probe https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/rwuvbhj5/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-18-2026-034125-PM.png The Jharkhand HC extended protection for JPSC recruits and appointed former judge Gautam Kumar Choudhary to oversee the CID investigation into alleged exam irregularities fact-net en 2026-09-18T10:11:51.383Z J'khand exam row: HC extends stay on termination of JPSC-JSSC appointees; ex-judge to monitor probe Legal https://www.fact.net.in/states/gujarat/gujarat-man-kills-5-year-old-daughter-keeps-body-in-fridge-dies-by-suicide-over-financial-crisis https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/kyl2tj7d/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-18-2026-031543-PM.png Police are probing the deaths of a Gujarat man and his five-year-old daughter after the child was found inside a refrigerator at their Amreli home | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-18T09:46:20.812Z Gujarat man kills 5-year-old daughter, keeps body in fridge, dies by suicide over financial crisis Gujarat, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/kolkata-rain-alert-imd-forecasts-thunderstorms-gusty-winds-across-south-bengal-till-september-20 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/raq0uaxk/PTI09182026000140B.jpg A low-pressure area may form over the north Andaman Sea as the IMD forecasts more rain across Kolkata and Bengal in the coming days | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-18T09:41:32.872Z Kolkata rain alert: IMD forecasts thunderstorms, gusty winds across south Bengal till September 20 West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/tmc-dispute-ec-allots-envelope-to-arup-roy-faction-football-player-to-mamata-banerjee-group https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/7cccq5gg/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-18-2026-024507-PM.png The EC has allowed candidates backed by rival Trinamool factions to contest upcoming bypolls under separate names and symbols fact-net en 2026-09-18T09:15:27.676Z TMC dispute: EC allots 'Envelope' to Arup Roy faction, 'Football Player' to Mamata Banerjee group West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/surinder-koli-acquitted-in-nithari-killings-case-dies-by-suicide-in-haridwar https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/spny4153/HSfDRtYaAAAfNA1.jpg Nithari killings case accused Surinder Koli was found hanging at his rented tea stall in Haridwar, with police now investigating his death fact-net en 2026-09-18T09:07:43.289Z Surinder Koli, acquitted in Nithari killings case, dies by suicide in Haridwar Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/government-collects-over-rs-12-lakh-crore-in-direct-taxesthese-numbers-explain-why https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/ccn77sau/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-18-2026-021150-PM.png Higher advance tax payments helped lift net direct tax collection to over Rs 12 lakh crore till September 17, latest CBDT data shows fact-net en 2026-09-18T08:42:22.288Z Government collects over Rs 12 lakh crore in direct taxes—these numbers explain why Business https://www.fact.net.in/legal/delhi-high-court-bars-dusu-victory-processions-seeks-explanation-on-electoral-damages https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/m4iudvvq/PTI09162026000247A.jpg Police personnel stand guard ahead of the 'Delhi University Students' Union' elections, in New Delhi | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-18T08:31:41.139Z Delhi High Court bars DUSU victory processions, seeks explanation on electoral damages Legal https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-xi-dinner-whos-on-the-white-house-guest-list-full-list-here https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-14/n66j077k/AP05142026000055B.jpg The September 24 summit comes as Washington and Beijing continue negotiations on trade, technology and other areas of bilateral relations | File image fact-net en 2026-09-18T08:21:10.468Z Trump-Xi dinner: Who’s on the White House guest list? Full list here World https://www.fact.net.in/sports/asian-games-charani-shafali-shine-as-india-outclass-japan-to-enter-semis https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/cwmlshfa/PTI09182026000072B.jpg India's Richa Ghosh, Sree Charani and teammates during the Asian Games fourth Women's Quarter final cricket match against Japan, in Nisshin, Japan, on Friday | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-18T08:13:02.563Z Asian Games: Charani, Shafali shine as India outclass Japan to enter semis Sports https://www.fact.net.in/legal/neet-reform-panel-likely-to-submit-interim-report-by-september-end-centre-tells-supreme-court https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/vhw7gejm/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-18-2026-014015-PM.png The Centre told the Supreme Court that the Nilekani panel has held extensive consultations and is likely to submit its first interim report this month fact-net en 2026-09-18T08:10:38.899Z NEET reform panel likely to submit interim report by September-end, Centre tells Supreme Court Legal https://www.fact.net.in/business/fssai-initiates-legal-action-against-nestle-india-over-infant-nutrition-products https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/k8fsayvr/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-18-2026-013654-PM.png FSSAI flagged promotional claims in two products and non-conforming Biotin content in a follow-up formula | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-18T08:07:23.342Z FSSAI initiates legal action against Nestle India over infant nutrition products Business https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/punjab-cop-shot-dead-in-amritsar-bjp-and-congress-target-aap-over-law-and-order https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/4q3stbfw/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-18-2026-011604-PM.png A Punjab Police ASI was killed in a shooting in Amritsar, while BJP and Congress leaders hit out at the Bhagwant Mann government | X fact-net en 2026-09-18T07:44:44.658Z Punjab cop shot dead in Amritsar, BJP and Congress target AAP over law and order Punjab, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/india-visit-likely-for-bangladesh-pm-tarique-rahman-in-november-sources-say https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-01-10/kjwe4hm9/20251231095L.jpg Tarique Rahman may travel to New Delhi in November as India and Bangladesh work on a fresh round of high-level bilateral engagement | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-18T07:37:54.151Z India visit likely for Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman in November, sources say World https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/donor-heart-transported-95-km-from-haryana-to-delhi-in-63-minutes-for-transplant https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/32q5jtcp/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-18-2026-122927-PM.png Doctors and police coordinated a 95-km green corridor to transport a donor heart from PGIMS Rohtak to a Delhi hospital | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-18T06:59:53.059Z Donor heart transported 95 km from Haryana to Delhi in 63 minutes for transplant Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/if-anything-happens-to-me-ravneet-singh-bittu-alleges-cavalcade-attack-on-way-to-pathankot https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/tl5e3q93/HNM4PufbAAAmjnU.jpg Ravneet Bittu alleged that three people were apprehended after an attack on his cavalcade while he was travelling to Pathankot for the BJP yatra | File image/X fact-net en 2026-09-18T06:55:29.005Z 'If anything happens to me...': Ravneet Singh Bittu alleges cavalcade attack on way to Pathankot Punjab, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/stranger-things-star-millie-bobby-brown-welcomes-second-child-with-jake-bongiovi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/wuqefi3g/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-18-2026-120957-PM.png Millie Bobby Brown announced the arrival of her second child with Jake Bongiovi in a social media post captioned, 'Hi little guy' | Instagram/milliebobbybrown fact-net en 2026-09-18T06:40:41.956Z 'Stranger Things' star Millie Bobby Brown welcomes second child with Jake Bongiovi Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/hanuman-ansh-crosses-rs-300-crore-worldwide-becomes-3rd-highest-grossing-hindi-film-of-2026 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-03/gbtb6yh6/hyRAlFS400x400.jpg ‘Hanuman Ansh’ has emerged as a major box office success, trailing only ‘Dhurandhar 2’ and ‘Border 2’ among Hindi films released in 2026 fact-net en 2026-09-18T06:32:43.939Z 'Hanuman Ansh' crosses Rs 300 crore worldwide, becomes 3rd highest-grossing Hindi film of 2026 Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/six-days-rs-65-crore-one-spaceflight-china-lists-ultra-luxury-space-tour https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/u0xpy0lk/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-18-2026-115826-AM.png For around Rs 6.5 crore, travellers can undergo astronaut-style training before experiencing weightlessness and views of Earth from a suborbital spacecraft | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-18T06:29:01.918Z Six days, Rs 6.5 crore, one spaceflight: China lists ultra-luxury space tour Travel https://www.fact.net.in/business/upi-fee-wont-hit-consumers-government-plans-monitoring-system-for-merchants-reveals-report https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/gxuvo6pp/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-18-2026-113148-AM.png The government has rejected claims that US pressure led to the UPI MDR decision and said it does not expect the move to reduce UPI usage | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-18T06:02:45.505Z UPI fee won't hit consumers? Government plans monitoring system for merchants, reveals report Business https://www.fact.net.in/world/sikh-trucker-stabbed-17-times-in-wyoming-days-after-dhs-mr-singh-post-sparks-outrage https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/iszd1009/Punjabi-trucker-assault.jpg Jasjit Singh Dhanoa, director of legal services at the Jakara Movement, speaks with the Sacramento truck driver who was attacked in Wyoming on Sunday, September 13 | X/@RepThompson fact-net en 2026-09-18T05:20:26.667Z Sikh trucker stabbed 17 times in Wyoming days after DHS 'Mr Singh' post sparks outrage World https://www.fact.net.in/nation/swatantra-bhardwaj-walks-out-of-tihar-after-delhi-court-grants-3-week-interim-bail https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/ciyyv6ux/HP7gnLLa8AIQa4R.jpg Swatantra Bhardwaj was released late Thursday after being lodged in Tihar since September 7 in connection with an alleged Jantar Mantar assault | File image/X fact-net en 2026-09-18T05:10:12.996Z Swatantra Bhardwaj walks out of Tihar after Delhi court grants 3-week interim bail Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/iphone-18-mania-buyers-queue-for-hours-across-delhi-mumbai-bengaluru-watch https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/x3tw57rb/PTI09182026000016B.jpg People wait in a queue outside the Apple Store at Select Citywalk Mall during the official sales launch of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in India, in New Delhi, on Friday | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-18T05:04:56.461Z iPhone 18 mania: Buyers queue for hours across Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru | WATCH Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/air-india-kanishka-bombing-probe-likely-to-go-inactive-in-canada-victims-families-dismayed https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/1b2a131j/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-18-2026-102928-AM.png Victims’ families have expressed distress over a possible reduction in the Canadian investigation into the 1985 Air India Flight 182 bombing | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-18T05:00:02.725Z Air India Kanishka bombing probe likely to go 'inactive' in Canada, victims' families 'dismayed' World https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/cockroaches-flies-and-urinal-in-food-area-mumbais-108-year-old-olympia-loses-licence https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/621ee6qi/HSbNdoAaAAA1Ufj.jpg Olympia Coffee House is among 14 Maharashtra food establishments whose licences were suspended after FDA inspections found food safety violations | X/@mumbaiheritage fact-net en 2026-09-18T04:50:26.503Z Cockroaches, flies and urinal in food area: Mumbai’s 108-year-old Olympia loses licence Maharashtra, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/now-party-chori-has-become-a-symbol-of-democratic-decline-rahul-gandhi-on-tmc-name-symbol-row https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/5e9cdef9-1822-4ccb-aa98-8413eb1b0031/STOCK_PTI8_3_2022_0769.jpg The Congress leader invoked the Shiv Sena and NCP splits while attacking the EC over its order on the rival TMC factions | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-18T04:41:44.077Z 'Now party chori' has become a symbol of democratic decline': Rahul Gandhi on TMC name-symbol row Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/mamata-banerjee-led-tmc-submits-names-symbol-choices-to-ec-under-strongest-protest https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/58f81601-cdf7-4fb9-972a-c31ad6877459/STOCK_PTI06_07_2022_532.jpg The Mamata camp has submitted new name and symbol options after the EC temporarily barred both TMC factions from using the AITC name and ‘flowers and grass’ symbol | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-18T04:38:06.822Z Mamata Banerjee-led TMC submits names, symbol choices to EC 'under strongest protest' West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/no-warning-no-certification-centre-changes-rules-for-films-showing-drug-use https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/nmg0080y/eed9a719-3695-4c5f-a7b0-f620aeb74f5f.jpg The new CBFC guidelines prescribe an on-screen anti-drug warning for films depicting drug consumption, use or trafficking | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-18T04:32:11.614Z No warning, no certification? Centre changes rules for films showing drug use Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/tata-sons-approves-five-year-extension-for-n-chandrasekaran-ipo-plans-set-in-motion https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/24o4825h/PTI08122026000378B.jpg Tata Sons has backed Chandrasekaran for another five years, even as Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata opposed the resolution | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-18T04:23:20.786Z Tata Sons approves five-year extension for N Chandrasekaran, IPO plans set in motion Business https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-horror-16-year-old-goes-to-meet-friend-is-gang-raped-and-stabbed-to-death https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/98eugo1k/PTI09152026000186B.jpg A CCTV trail involving a tempo helped Delhi police trace four accused in the alleged gang-rape and murder of a 16-year-old girl | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-18T04:00:28.480Z Delhi horror: 16-year-old goes to meet 'friend', is gang-raped and stabbed to death Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/business/noida-traders-threaten-return-to-cash-over-new-upi-levy-demand-rollback https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/nf1reon7/xcxx.png Merchant groups sought withdrawal of the levy, arguing that transaction costs could undermine years of progress towards digital payments fact-net en 2026-09-17T18:59:42.008Z Noida traders threaten return to cash over new UPI levy, demand rollback Business https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-set-to-sign-sweeping-russia-sanctions-bill-india-among-countries-facing-tariff-risk https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-09/yt8jjbn6/AP09052026000009B.jpg The measure could have significant implications for India and China as Washington seeks to squeeze revenues funding Russia’s war in Ukraine fact-net en 2026-09-17T18:52:05.481Z Trump set to sign sweeping Russia sanctions bill, India among countries facing tariff risk World https://www.fact.net.in/world/pakistan-army-reportedly-signs-drone-pact-with-us-firm-linked-to-trump-sons https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/6edl9tms/22174622ef3dbe3.webp The US defence firm is set to merge with a company backed indirectly by Donald Trump Jr and Eric Trump fact-net en 2026-09-17T18:27:07.773Z Pakistan Army reportedly signs drone pact with US firm linked to Trump sons World https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/trumps-daughter-goes-full-desi-in-manish-malhotra-at-ambani-ganpati-celebrations https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/jd0r6va4/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-17-2026-112501-PM.png Tiffany attended the festivities with husband Michael Boulos, with her traditional Indian look drawing attention on social media fact-net en 2026-09-17T18:26:57.658Z Trump's daughter goes ‘full desi’ in Manish Malhotra at Ambani Ganpati celebrations Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/business/noel-tata-proposes-rs-25000-crore-liquidity-plan-for-shapoorji-pallonji-group https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/b9wcdyof/ANI-20260917153617.jpg The plan emerged as Tata Trusts pressed Tata Sons to explore options for remaining unlisted following RBI’s decision on its NBFC status fact-net en 2026-09-17T17:47:49.273Z Noel Tata proposes Rs 25,000 crore liquidity plan for Shapoorji Pallonji Group Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/semicon-2026-opens-with-rs-1-lakh-crore-investment-push-major-global-commitments https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/c77j014e/PTI09172026000157B.jpg Tata Electronics announced 16 partnerships while Applied Materials and Lam Research outlined major investments to deepen India’s semiconductor ecosystem fact-net en 2026-09-17T17:47:39.633Z Semicon 2026 opens with Rs 1 lakh crore investment push, major global commitments Business https://www.fact.net.in/nation/80-indian-employees-fired-in-five-minute-google-meet-call-reddit-post-claims https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/b9y9yc2s/images-12.jfif The unverified account has renewed concerns over abrupt corporate layoffs, job security and the treatment of employees during mass terminations fact-net en 2026-09-17T17:39:58.845Z 80 Indian employees fired in five-minute Google Meet call, Reddit post claims Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/passport-rules-changed-for-children-under-15-mea-revises-validity-and-fees https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/9jri5bq9/ANI-20260917162007.jpg Ordinary 36-page passports for children below 15 will remain valid for five years or until they turn 18, whichever comes earlier fact-net en 2026-09-17T17:36:55.696Z Passport rules changed for children under 15, MEA revises validity and fees Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/fuel-crisis-forces-pakistan-into-sweeping-austerity-curbs-ban-on-new-cars-one-dish-per-wedding https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/4l7v29r4/bcbcgb.png Shehbaz Sharif government cut fuel allocations for official vehicles by half, banned new state vehicle purchases and restricted foreign travel for three months fact-net en 2026-09-17T17:34:10.006Z Fuel crisis forces Pakistan into sweeping austerity curbs: 'Ban on new cars', 'one dish per wedding' World https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/mamata-ritabrata-factions-denied-trinamool-name-and-symbol-for-october-6-bengal-bypolls https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/t0w15usg/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-18-2026-112901-AM.png Poll panel asked rival camps to choose temporary names and symbols as their battle over control of the party remained unresolved fact-net en 2026-09-17T16:52:58.391Z Mamata, Ritabrata factions denied Trinamool name and symbol for October 6 Bengal bypolls Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/kejriwal-alleges-massive-voter-list-tampering-in-delhi-polls-ec-rejects-charge https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/3b4c9155-8430-46e9-b576-e32432c2ce73/PTI05_19_2024_000144A.jpg Kejriwal cited a report examining voters added to the constituency shortly before the polls and their status in the latest draft roll fact-net en 2026-09-17T15:52:17.418Z Kejriwal alleges ‘massive’ voter-list tampering in Delhi polls, EC rejects charge Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/no-secret-pact-with-dmk-palaniswami-slams-tvk-over-imposed-bypolls https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/52nxr05o/PTI09012026000068B.jpg October 6 contests have become five-cornered battles after Left parties entered the fray alongside TVK, AIADMK, DMK and NTK fact-net en 2026-09-17T15:48:35.907Z 'No secret pact with DMK', Palaniswami slams TVK over ‘imposed’ bypolls Tamil Nadu, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/why-not-name-modi-trump-uddhav-denies-link-to-salian-case-calls-it-politically-motivated https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-12-15/t6vjyrcz/1000039524.jpg The former Maharashtra chief minister’s remarks came days after the Bombay High Court directed the CBI to probe Salian’s 2020 death following a petition filed by her fathe fact-net en 2026-09-17T15:48:24.805Z ‘Why not name Modi, Trump?’ Uddhav denies link to Salian case, calls it 'politically motivated' Maharashtra https://www.fact.net.in/states/meghalaya/eight-udp-mlas-set-to-join-bjp-in-meghalaya-after-talks-with-amit-shah https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/d5e2r1w7/ANI-20260917120102.jpg UDP MLA Kyrmen Shylla said that the proposed move would raise BJP’s strength from two to 10 in the 60-member Meghalaya Assembly fact-net en 2026-09-17T15:42:45.887Z Eight UDP MLAs set to join BJP in Meghalaya after talks with Amit Shah Meghalaya https://www.fact.net.in/nation/turning-patients-into-prey-kharge-attacks-centre-over-soaring-medical-costs https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/xsp974fr/ANI-20260917125537.jpg Kharge flagged medical inflation, hospital charges and medicine prices as he targeted the Centre on World Patient Safety Day fact-net en 2026-09-17T15:40:33.121Z ‘Turning patients into prey’: Kharge attacks Centre over soaring medical costs Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/madhya-pradesh/mp-becomes-first-state-to-offer-free-registration-of-rural-properties-under-swamitva-scheme https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/vvaozico/HSQXE0maIAA20mB.jfif The move seeks to give rural families formal ownership records while reducing disputes and improving access to institutional credit fact-net en 2026-09-17T15:37:35.384Z MP becomes first state to offer free registration of rural properties under Swamitva scheme Madhya Pradesh, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/tata-trusts-opposes-tata-sons-listing-asks-board-to-explore-alternatives https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/q0f8mi8i/ANI-20260917152412.jpg Tata Trusts’ opposition opened another front in the group’s boardroom battle after RBI rejected Tata Sons’ attempt to exit the NBFC framework fact-net en 2026-09-17T15:35:40.154Z Tata Trusts opposes Tata Sons listing, asks board to explore alternatives Business https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/abhishek-sharma-smashes-30-ball-ton-breaks-rohits-record-for-fastest-t20i-hundred-by-an-indian https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/6uayvup1/PTI09172026000384B.jpg Abhishek eventually fell for a blistering 108 off only 34 deliveries, having hammered 11 sixes and nine fours at a strike rate of 317.64 fact-net en 2026-09-17T15:31:11.558Z Abhishek Sharma smashes 30-ball ton, breaks Rohit’s record for fastest T20I hundred by an Indian Cricket https://www.fact.net.in/nation/veteran-congress-leader-sudarsana-natchiappan-dies-at-79 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/dpbj1z4j/31THNATCHIAPPAN.jfif The lawyer-turned-politician represented Sivaganga in Lok Sabha and Tamil Nadu in Rajya Sabha before serving in the Manmohan Singh government fact-net en 2026-09-17T15:29:06.003Z Veteran Congress leader Sudarsana Natchiappan dies at 79 Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/swedens-left-leaning-opposition-wins-election-pm-kristersson-to-resign https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/286mmeef/20230117PHT67306original.jpg Kristersson had led Sweden through a three-party centre-right coalition whose parliamentary majority depended on outside support from the Sweden Democrats fact-net en 2026-09-17T14:13:04.651Z Sweden’s left-leaning opposition wins election, PM Kristersson to resign World https://www.fact.net.in/legal/unacceptable-at-any-cost-delhi-hc-raps-violence-vandalism-ahead-of-dusu-polls https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/lfbninul/PTI09162026000271A-1.jpg Court sought action-taken reports as allegations of clashes, vandalism and election-rule violations overshadowed the DUSU campaign fact-net en 2026-09-17T13:47:33.614Z ‘Unacceptable at any cost’: Delhi HC raps violence, vandalism ahead of DUSU polls Legal https://www.fact.net.in/legal/cbse-rejects-class-6-exemption-from-three-language-rule-sc-suggests-2027-rollout https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-04-15/oa2hb7y7/high-55 Supreme Court suggested introducing the requirement from January 2027 and asked CBSE to respond to the proposal fact-net en 2026-09-17T13:42:46.473Z CBSE rejects Class 6 exemption from three-language rule, SC suggests 2027 rollout Legal https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/men-revered-women-villainised-rasika-dugal-calls-out-mirzapurs-gender-double-standards https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-06/sbooahwf/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-6-2026-014632-PM.png Dugal said playing morally complex women such as Beena Tripathi was her own way of challenging deeply rooted patriarchal attitudes fact-net en 2026-09-17T13:40:12.800Z ‘Men revered, women villainised’: Rasika Dugal calls out Mirzapur’s gender double standards Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/akriti-agarwal-announces-split-from-cricketer-fiancé-prithvi-shaw https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/302dagb7/ANI-20260917110720.jpg The announcement brought an end to their engagement, with Agarwal saying some relationships were meant to become lessons rather than lifelong journeys fact-net en 2026-09-17T13:35:48.617Z Akriti Agarwal announces split from cricketer fiancé Prithvi Shaw Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/business/bharatpe-backs-upi-mdr-framework-distances-itself-from-ashneer-grovers-remarks https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/gv8pp0jf/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-17-2026-065633-PM.png Company said Grover had no association with BharatPe since 2024 and his criticism represented only his personal views fact-net en 2026-09-17T13:27:11.224Z BharatPe backs UPI MDR framework, distances itself from Ashneer Grover's remarks Business https://www.fact.net.in/nation/health-energy-and-success-meloni-sends-warm-birthday-wishes-to-pm-modi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/70cphe1z/2042606-melon.webp She further said that ‘Italy and India continue to strengthen their deep bond of friendship, building together a future of cooperation and prosperity for our Nations’ fact-net en 2026-09-17T13:24:06.391Z ‘Health, energy and success’: Meloni sends warm birthday wishes to PM Modi Nation https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/saurav-gangulys-biopic-shoot-caught-in-leicestershires-27-point-county-championship-row https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-18/kvgypuk2/Sourav-Ganguly-records-list.jpg Grace Road head groundsman Callum Lewin pointed to an unscheduled filming of Ganguly's biopic, saying he was unable to work on or cover the pitch while filming was underway fact-net en 2026-09-17T12:50:27.324Z Saurav Ganguly's biopic shoot caught in Leicestershire’s 27-point County Championship row Cricket https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/afc-champions-league-two-east-bengal-surrender-two-goal-lead-in-2-2-draw-with-al-hussein https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/g26ajztz/ANI-20260917033209.jpg East Bengal return from Amman with a point after four-goal contest fact-net en 2026-09-17T12:42:44.371Z AFC Champions League Two: East Bengal surrender two-goal lead in 2-2 draw with Al Hussein Football https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/lahore-hc-dismisses-pakistan-wicketkeeper-mohammad-rizwans-petition-against-cybercrime-agency https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/e3zhiwmb/uhdodoc8mohammad-rizwan625x30014September26.webp Rizwan’s challenge to cybercrime proceedings fails in Lahore High Court fact-net en 2026-09-17T12:42:31.405Z Lahore HC dismisses Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan's petition against cybercrime agency Cricket https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/lamborghini-brings-esperienza-corsa-to-india-with-920-cv-temerario https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/6nlh8n78/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-17-2026-055057-PM.png At the centre of the three-day event was the Temerario, Lamborghini’s second High-Performance Electrified Vehicle (HPEV) fact-net en 2026-09-17T12:42:28.049Z Lamborghini brings Esperienza Corsa to India with 920 CV Temerario Auto https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/mg-brings-battery-rental-model-to-cyberster-m9-luxury-evs https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/j1edwqbm/MG-M9.jpg The expansion of BaaS to the Cyberster and M9 brings two of MG SELECT’s flagship electric models under the alternative ownership programme fact-net en 2026-09-17T12:42:18.795Z MG brings battery rental model to Cyberster, M9 luxury EVs Auto https://www.fact.net.in/sports/bcci-begins-process-to-replace-ajit-agarkar-as-chief-selector https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-03/i8sh6nrk/PTI08212026000187B-1.jpg Ajit Agarkar's future as chief selector remains uncertain as BCCI considers replacements | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T12:37:18.075Z BCCI begins process to replace Ajit Agarkar as chief selector Sports https://www.fact.net.in/business/no-us-pressure-in-upi-mdr-decision-says-finance-ministry https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/3p4nfwyp/ANI-20260916071018.jpg Finance Ministry says UPI MDR aims to support smaller domestic players | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T12:29:20.753Z No US pressure in UPI MDR decision, says Finance Ministry Business https://www.fact.net.in/world/nepal-needs-stronger-institutions-to-tackle-climate-disasters-foreign-minister-shisir-khanal https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-05/f1u4wo5r/PTI09042026000082A.jpg Nepal FM calls for stronger institutions and climate diplomacy after devastating Bhotekoshi floods | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T12:21:57.829Z Nepal needs stronger institutions to tackle climate disasters: Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal World https://www.fact.net.in/legal/change-your-mindset-sc-directs-tamil-nadu-to-identify-land-for-navodaya-vidyalayas https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/2af4eff0-216a-4d13-a336-a63e6ed85d10/STOCK_PTI4_27_2016_0971__1_.jpg SC tells Tamil Nadu to identify land for Navodaya schools, cites cooperative federalism | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T12:14:34.074Z ‘Change your mindset’: SC directs Tamil Nadu to identify land for Navodaya Vidyalayas Legal https://www.fact.net.in/business/tata-group-stocks-rally-tata-chemicals-jumps-nearly-7-after-chandrasekaran-gets-third-term https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/t7krfch5/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-17-2026-053527-PM.png Tata Group stocks rallied on Thursday after Tata Sons backed Chandrasekaran for another five-year term and approved steps towards a listing fact-net en 2026-09-17T12:06:00.254Z Tata Group stocks rally; Tata Chemicals jumps nearly 7% after Chandrasekaran gets third term Business https://www.fact.net.in/nation/uttarakhand-char-dham-yatra-crosses-50-lakh-mark-badrinath-leads-footfall https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/776f1877-c47a-4300-968f-98627f374d2c/PTI05_10_2024_000016A.jpg Pilgrim footfall has picked up in September, with around 13,000 devotees visiting the four Char Dham sites each day in recent days | File image fact-net en 2026-09-17T11:59:40.492Z Uttarakhand Char Dham Yatra crosses 50 lakh mark, Badrinath leads footfall Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/nia-court-issues-non-bailable-warrant-against-let-commander-linked-to-pahalgam-attack https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-31/lg07btic/GWJLg9Ma8AAXsKI.jpeg NIA seeks arrest of LeT commander Saifullah Kasuri over alleged Pahalgam attack links | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T11:57:38.373Z NIA court issues non-bailable warrant against LeT commander linked to Pahalgam attack Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/vanni-arasus-sanatana-dharma-remarks-trigger-bjp-response-tvk-distances-itself https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-28/vz9chgiv/ANI-20260728081509.jpg Vanni Arasu's Sanatana Dharma remarks draw BJP criticism as TVK distances itself | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T11:47:20.614Z Vanni Arasu's Sanatana Dharma remarks trigger BJP response, TVK distances itself Tamil Nadu https://www.fact.net.in/states/karnataka/drought-farm-loan-relief-to-be-discussed-in-special-assembly-session-dk-shivakumar https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/bcc4f94e-9051-4e4f-b5a1-9b87d47bf561/GK5EYpPboAA8iNq.jpg Karnataka CM outlines measures on drought, farmer loans, water supply and green cove | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T11:41:24.787Z Drought, farm loan relief to be discussed in special Assembly session: DK Shivakumar Karnataka https://www.fact.net.in/nation/cctv-cameras-may-soon-be-mandatory-at-medical-stores-for-prescription-drugs https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/764u4e53/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-17-2026-050911-PM.png The proposed amendment to the Drugs Rules, 1945, seeks tighter monitoring of Schedule H, H1 and X medicines at medical stores | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-17T11:40:15.377Z CCTV cameras may soon be mandatory at medical stores for prescription drugs Nation https://www.fact.net.in/legal/hc-questions-delhi-police-over-refusal-to-permit-ugc-related-protest-at-jantar-mantar https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/xlxbdn7d/STOCKPTI91220220415.jpg Delhi HC has sought the police’s response on allowing the Karni Sena to hold its protest at an alternative site after Jantar Mantar permission was denied | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-17T11:35:08.194Z HC questions Delhi Police over refusal to permit UGC-related protest at Jantar Mantar Legal https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/mahua-moitra-moves-un-rights-body-over-exclusion-of-muslim-officers-from-amit-shahs-bengal-events https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-19/20cha1ll/images-3.jpeg TMC's Mahua Moitra flags alleged exclusion of Muslim officers during Shah's West Bengal visits | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T11:34:42.376Z Mahua Moitra moves UN rights body over 'exclusion of Muslim officers' from Amit Shah's Bengal events West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/world/russian-missile-and-drone-attacks-injure-at-least-19-including-children-in-ukraine https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/ctwikyll/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-17-2026-100137-AM.png Kyiv hit by Russian missiles and drones; Black Sea attack kills vessel captain | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-17T11:20:21.056Z Russian missile and drone attacks injure at least 19, including children, in Ukraine World https://www.fact.net.in/legal/kiran-bedi-moves-delhi-hc-in-satya-niketan-building-collapse-case-centre-opposes https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-07/6zbtk9ft/PTI09072026000038B.jpg Delhi HC hears Kiran Bedi's plea to join Satya Niketan collapse case | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T11:14:00.572Z Kiran Bedi moves Delhi HC in Satya Niketan building collapse case; Centre opposes Legal https://www.fact.net.in/legal/fcra-cancellation-delhi-hc-refuses-to-interfere-with-order-permitting-chri-to-withdraw-rs-20-lakh https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/4okpxvvf/ANI-20260825163617.jpg Delhi HC refuses Centre's plea against CHRI's Rs 20 lakh reserve fund withdrawal | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T11:04:05.481Z FCRA cancellation: Delhi HC refuses to interfere with order permitting CHRI to withdraw Rs 20 lakh Legal https://www.fact.net.in/world/india-firmly-committed-to-countrys-progress-and-prosperity-jaishankar-in-bhutan https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/ea7zya4f/PTI09172026000203B.jpg External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay during a meeting, in Thimphu | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-17T11:01:06.975Z India 'firmly committed' to country's progress and prosperity: Jaishankar in Bhutan World https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/gastronomy/on-his-76th-birthday-heres-what-pm-modi-eatsfrom-makhana-to-moringa https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/l7g2d9e6/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-17-2026-042201-PM.png PM Modi has spoken about eating makhana regularly along with other traditional vegetarian foods | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-17T10:52:53.049Z On his 76th birthday, here’s what PM Modi eats—from makhana to moringa Gastronomy https://www.fact.net.in/legal/delhi-hc-asks-cbfc-to-decide-on-mirzapur-producers-proposal-to-replace-shoorveer-song https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-04/4w3qhq3f/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-4-2026-033341-PM.png Delhi HC flags use of Maharana Pratap song in violent Mirzapur fight sequence | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T10:51:27.061Z Delhi HC asks CBFC to decide on 'Mirzapur' producer's proposal to replace 'Shoorveer' song Legal https://www.fact.net.in/world/china-opposes-us-sanctions-bill-says-will-not-accept-long-arm-jurisdiction https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/q9b6i8dz/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-17-2026-040807-PM.png Beijing's response comes after the US House passed a bill that could allow steep tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil and gas | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-17T10:38:37.589Z China opposes US sanctions Bill, says will not accept 'long-arm jurisdiction' World https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/no-eligible-women-in-bengal-will-be-deprived-of-annapurna-yojana-pm-narendra-modi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-10/n7am8rzx/STOCK_PTI9_10_2022_0983.jpg Bengal to mark Modi's birthday as Annapurna Divas for women's welfare scheme | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T10:38:25.026Z No eligible women in Bengal will be deprived of Annapurna Yojana: PM Narendra Modi West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/meet-worlds-highest-grossing-actor-who-made-155b-and-beat-tom-cruise https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/uvg7e9h1/GeminiGeneratedImagedbh30vdbh30vdbh3.png fact-net en 2026-09-17T10:34:03.181Z Meet world's highest-grossing actor who made $15.5B and beat Tom Cruise Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/aap-targets-delhi-government-over-pm-narendra-modi-birthday-celebrations-after-satya-niketan-deaths https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/ogspy9k2/PTI09172026000070B.jpg AAP questions Modi birthday celebrations after seven died in Satya Niketan collapse | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-17T09:54:53.575Z AAP targets Delhi government over PM Narendra Modi birthday celebrations after Satya Niketan deaths Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/business/tata-sons-board-votes-to-reappoint-n-chandrasekaran-for-third-term https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/3g2m7pge/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-17-2026-070603-PM.png The dramatic turn came at a nearly three-hour board meeting, barely five weeks after Chandrasekaran communicated that he would not seek another term when his current tenure expires fact-net en 2026-09-17T09:49:19.206Z Boardroom Battle: Tata Sons reappoints Chandrasekaran for 5 years; Tata Trusts call vote 'illegal' Business https://www.fact.net.in/world/well-forget-her-soon-enough-buckingham-palace-hits-back-at-claims-in-book-by-dianas-brother https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/uei553ez/HSWKDVWMAEaeK.jpg Buckingham Palace has rejected Charles Spencer’s account of an alleged exchange with King Charles following Diana’s death fact-net en 2026-09-17T09:42:41.779Z 'We'll forget her soon enough': Buckingham Palace hits back at claims in book by Diana's brother World https://www.fact.net.in/states/rajasthan/rajasthan-civic-polls-congress-wins-6-of-9-repoll-wards-bjp-gets-3 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/bttlv0c9/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-17-2026-030643-PM.png With the repoll results now declared, Rajasthan will move ahead with mayor and chairperson elections in the urban local bodies | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-17T09:37:51.069Z Rajasthan civic polls: Congress wins 6 of 9 repoll wards, BJP gets 3 Rajasthan, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/india-secures-28-mn-tonne-eu-steel-quota-official https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/5231da57-979c-4b6e-bdb8-5fc979b8c5f1/GP4b5YKWQAAzmAs.jpg India gets 1.9 MT steel export quota from EU, targeting 2.8 MT through residual access | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T09:32:45.145Z India secures 2.8 mn tonne EU steel quota: Official Business https://www.fact.net.in/nation/chungijivis-should-stop-money-extracting-arrangement-akhilesh-yadav-on-upi-row https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/0fa40cde-37f4-49df-a88d-535db5819f76/STOCK_PTI1_21_2019_0636.jpg Akhilesh Yadav attacks proposed MDR on high-value UPI transactions | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T09:28:01.178Z 'Chungijivis' should stop money-extracting arrangement: Akhilesh Yadav on UPI row Nation https://www.fact.net.in/sports/inspired-by-chak-de-indonesias-hockey-stars-ready-for-india-test-at-asian-games https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/i783ujy1/Image-Sep-17-2026-024414-PM.png Indonesia's hockey team takes inspiration from Chak De! India ahead of their India clash | Representational Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T09:15:39.960Z Inspired by Chak De!: Indonesia's hockey stars ready for India test at Asian Games Sports https://www.fact.net.in/sports/associate-membership-for-andaman-nicobar-representative-at-icc-on-agenda-at-bcci-agm https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-11-15/d5rj5m0e/1000038526.jpg BCCI AGM to discuss IPL Council appointments, ICC representative and key committee matters | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T09:04:07.319Z Associate membership for Andaman & Nicobar, representative at ICC on agenda at BCCI AGM Sports https://www.fact.net.in/business/new-labour-codes-may-change-how-much-of-your-salary-reaches-your-bank-account https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/a236d10f-c20a-4e24-9972-c6acbd4885da/PTI05_03_2024_000076A.jpg Labour Codes may change how salaries are structured, affecting employees’ monthly in-hand pay | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T08:54:25.242Z New Labour Codes may change how much of your salary reaches your bank account Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/crude-oil-futures-fall-on-weak-global-cues https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/be2p7rhr/Oil-crisis.png Crude oil prices slide amid weak global trends and subdued spot market demand | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-17T08:41:28.493Z Crude oil futures fall on weak global cues Business https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/nonnamaxxing-why-gen-z-is-paying-for-pasta-stories-and-time-with-grandmothers https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/1yztatpa/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-17-2026-014946-PM.png The rise of ‘NonnaMaxxing’ reflects a growing interest in slower, hands-on travel and the knowledge, warmth and traditions passed down by older generations | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-17T08:29:48.240Z 'NonnaMaxxing': Why Gen-Z is paying for pasta, stories and time with grandmothers NonnaMaxxing https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/mehbooba-accuses-bjp-of-policing-vocabulary-of-muslims-after-ips-officers-transfer-in-bengal https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/fb148aae-5380-4280-b1fe-1febf27a5eb9/PTI05_25_2024_000049B.jpg Mehbooba Mufti targets BJP over Bushra Bano row and Muslim greetings | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T08:28:00.595Z Mehbooba accuses BJP of policing vocabulary of Muslims after IPS officer's transfer in Bengal West Bengal, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/tom-hollands-spider-man-makes-history-overtakes-star-wars-the-force-awakens https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-28/jb87ll7r/17866353092225-cc-getty-tom-holland-img.jpg After 47 days in theatres, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has moved past The Force Awakens to claim the North American box office record fact-net en 2026-09-17T08:14:24.349Z Tom Holland's Spider-Man makes history, overtakes 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Tom Holland, Spider-Man, Star Wars: The Force Awakens https://www.fact.net.in/legal/ensure-safety-sc-shocked-over-manipur-relief-camp-deaths-seeks-affidavit-from-chief-secretary https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/24413250-2743-4f6c-bdbd-7356a757cb52/PTI07_12_2024_000025A.jpg The top court asks Manipur State Legal Services Authority to ensure FIRs are registered and investigated in all unnatural death cases | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T07:59:54.951Z 'Ensure safety...': SC shocked over Manipur relief camp deaths, seeks affidavit from chief secretary Legal https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/rajnath-singh-bengal-will-play-key-role-in-building-developed-india-under-suvendu-adhikari https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/n582fxgt/PTI09162026000196A.jpg Rajnath Singh hails Bengal's role in developed India, praises Suvendu Adhikari's leadership | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-17T07:58:47.504Z Rajnath Singh confident of Bengal's key role in India's development under CM Suvendu Adhikari West Bengal, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/phoolan-world-premiere-at-tiff-draws-standing-ovation-from-2000-plus-audience https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/dkzqdm3f/HSZsmZdbwAAJ4ck.jpg Sneha Kumari-led Phoolan had its world premiere at TIFF 2026, with the film receiving a standing ovation at the Princess of Wales Theatre | X fact-net en 2026-09-17T07:55:23.101Z 'Phoolan' world premiere at TIFF draws standing ovation from 2,000-plus audience Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/caqm-steps-up-pollution-crackdown-across-ncr-haryana-and-up-ahead-of-winter https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-11-28/5wxc802a/PTI11272025000375B.jpg CAQM steps up enforcement as 150 inspections target pollution violations across NCR | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T07:44:16.274Z CAQM steps up pollution crackdown across NCR, Haryana and UP ahead of winter Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/suspended-haryana-congress-mla-jarnail-singh-issued-show-cause-notice-for-whip-violation https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-04/6n6cpe6w/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-4-2026-043837-PM.png Congress issues show-cause notice to Jarnail Singh over alleged whip violation and posters | Representational Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T07:35:56.086Z Suspended Haryana Congress MLA Jarnail Singh issued show-cause notice for whip violation Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/ed-raids-ex-haryana-minister-gopal-kanda-in-pmla-case-linked-to-real-estate-fraud https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/e3171c68-0728-4a87-b4dc-5354a01e2068/FZACEMYagAAW_Ob.png ED raids Kanda's home, farmhouse and office over alleged real estate money laundering case | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T07:29:17.669Z ED raids ex-Haryana minister Gopal Kanda in PMLA case linked to real estate 'fraud' Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/bhagwant-mann-has-badal-phobia-sad-chief-at-punjab-bachao-rally https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/5bae714b-076e-4057-80cb-f48057942aeb/xZo1FT3m_400x400.jpg Badal accuses Bhagwant Mann of failing Punjab as SAD steps up its campaign ahead of polls | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T07:24:07.837Z Bhagwant Mann has 'Badal phobia': SAD chief at 'Punjab Bachao' rally Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/business/iphone-18-pro-launch-chartered-flights-carry-india-made-models-to-us-report-says https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-09/ns04m6v6/Four-iPhone-18-Pro-Colors-Mock-Feature.jpg Apple is running its Indian factories around the clock and has reportedly begun chartered shipments of the iPhone 18 Pro models, mainly to the US fact-net en 2026-09-17T07:22:49.349Z iPhone 18 Pro launch: Chartered flights carry India-made models to US, report says Business https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/citizen-led-platform-opinion-of-punjab-launched-ahead-of-assembly-polls-to-record-public-issues https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/b6a966dd-49be-4e00-8c01-7d053b5a4219/PTI07_13_2024_000083B.jpg ‘Opinion of Punjab’ platform seeks to turn citizens’ priorities into a people’s manifesto | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T07:16:43.331Z Citizen-led platform 'Opinion of Punjab' launched ahead of Assembly polls to record public issues Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/maharashtra-government-to-conduct-crop-loss-survey-after-october-5-cm-fadnavis-says https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-06-10/wplymdtw/jykui.png With parts of Maharashtra facing rainfall shortages, Fadnavis outlined crop relief measures along with plans for water and infrastructure projects in Marathwada | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-17T07:09:06.088Z Maharashtra government to conduct crop loss survey after October 5, CM Fadnavis says Maharashtra, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/architects-of-911-were-not-hiding-in-caves-india-tells-unsc-in-scathing-attack-at-pak https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/dtlma3ie/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-17-2026-123501-PM.png India invoked the 9/11 attacks at the UN Security Council, saying terror networks and those supporting them must be held accountable | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-17T07:05:40.687Z 'Architects of 9/11 were not hiding in caves': India tells UNSC in scathing attack at Pak Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pm-modi-says-brics-new-delhi-declaration-shows-worlds-trust-in-india https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/5jlf32ko/PTI09172026000007A.jpg Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs a roundtable with Semiconductor CEOs, at Seva Teerth in New Delhi, on Wednesday | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-17T06:50:53.704Z PM Modi says BRICS New Delhi Declaration shows world's trust in India Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/nse-ipo-rs-22569-crore-issue-opens-should-you-subscribe-heres-what-analysts-say https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/hztzs2op/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-17-2026-114908-AM.png NSE's Rs 22,569-crore IPO has opened for subscription at Rs 1,700-1,785 per share. Check subscription data, valuation, GMP and analyst views | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-17T06:19:44.992Z NSE IPO: Rs 22,569-crore issue opens; should you subscribe? Here's what analysts say Business https://www.fact.net.in/nation/advance-tipping-under-scanner-centre-asks-ola-uber-rapido-to-remove-option https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-01-23/xf7idwsf/1000051864.jpg The CCPA is examining advance tipping and other practices on cab apps, with investigations into Ola and Uber currently underway fact-net en 2026-09-17T06:05:22.416Z Advance tipping under scanner: Centre asks Ola, Uber, Rapido to remove option Nation https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/from-gujarat-to-three-terms-as-pm-modis-25-year-political-journey https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/6ri0c4st/PTI09172026000039B.jpg PM Modi's political journey spans 25 years at the helm of government, covering welfare, infrastructure, ideological issues and changing electoral equations | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-17T05:52:14.219Z From Gujarat to three terms as PM: Modi's 25-year political journey PM Modi 76th birthday, Narendra Modi 25 years in power https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pm-modi-turns-76-bjp-rolls-out-month-long-campaign-marking-25-years-in-public-life https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/lroogrza/PTI09172026000010B.jpg The BJP's month-long ‘seva’ campaign will involve party workers, schools, Anganwadi centres, beneficiaries, influencers and public representatives across the country | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-17T05:43:36.119Z PM Modi turns 76: BJP rolls out month-long campaign marking 25 years in public life Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/ghaziabad-fake-supplement-racket-busted-5-arrested-items-worth-rs-50-lakh-seized https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/vnznfspi/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-17-2026-110449-AM.png Five people were arrested after police uncovered a six-month-old fake supplement operation in Ghaziabad and seized stock worth Rs 50 lakh | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-17T05:35:20.551Z Ghaziabad fake supplement racket busted, 5 arrested; items worth Rs 50 lakh seized Uttar Pradesh, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/facebook-instagram-under-scrutiny-as-centre-challenges-metas-intermediary-status https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-04-14/b49e3nyl/Meta.png Meta's intermediary status and safe-harbour protection are under scrutiny as the Centre examines its responsibilities over content on Facebook and Instagram | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-17T05:26:26.453Z Facebook, Instagram under scrutiny as Centre challenges Meta's intermediary status Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-responds-to-us-tariff-threat-over-russian-oil-says-will-protect-trade-economic-interests https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-03/zxqbxuk1/thtyh.png New Delhi has stressed its commitment to energy security after the US Congress passed a Bill allowing tariffs of up to 100 per cent on major Russian energy buyers | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-17T04:40:19.863Z India responds to US tariff threat over Russian oil, says 'will protect trade & economic interests' Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/jammu-and-kashmir/udhampur-encounter-2-suspected-jem-terrorists-killed-search-operation-on https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/e9tu9bd6/HSY7I3uaAAAJZBS.jpg Two suspected JeM terrorists were killed after security forces launched an operation in a dense forest area of Udhampur following intelligence inputs | X/@Whiteknight_IA fact-net en 2026-09-17T04:34:21.429Z Udhampur encounter: 2 suspected JeM terrorists killed, search operation on Jammu & Kashmir, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/us-house-passes-russia-sanctions-bill-will-losing-russian-oil-make-petrol-costlier-in-india https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-25/m0dqodbk/PTI05252026000038A.jpg India gets a large share of its crude from Russia. If those supplies are disrupted, could petrol prices rise? Here are seven key factors to understand | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-17T04:30:36.936Z US House passes Russia sanctions Bill: Will losing Russian oil make petrol costlier in India? US Russia Sanctions Bill, Russia sanctions Bill https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/maratha-quota-stir-jarange-calls-off-20-day-fast-gives-three-months-ultimatum-to-government https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/4al97p1o/PTI09142026000255B.jpg Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange rests on the 16th day of his indefinite fast, at Antarwali Sarati village, in Jalna district, Maharashtra | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-17T04:18:48.697Z Maratha quota stir: Jarange calls off 20-day fast, gives three months' 'ultimatum' to government Maharashtra, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pm-modi-a-symbol-of-national-service-and-dedication-bjp-on-his-76th-birthday https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/wdcxkusp/PTI09132026000258B.jpg On PM Modi's 76th birthday, senior BJP leaders described his political journey in terms of public service, governance, welfare and nation-building | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-17T04:14:50.624Z PM Modi a symbol of national service and dedication: BJP on his 76th birthday Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/mea-issues-fake-alert-over-claims-of-leaders-falling-sick-after-brics-summit https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-12/0gx7v0st/PTI09122026000257B.jpg MEA debunked claims about multiple BRICS leaders falling ill after the summit, while South Africa confirmed Cyril Ramaphosa was resting on medical advice | File image fact-net en 2026-09-17T04:10:36.051Z MEA issues 'fake alert' over claims of leaders falling sick after BRICS Summit Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/russia-sanctions-bill-targeting-india-china-with-100-per-cent-tariffs-clears-us-house https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-06-17/iylvt7dv/AP06172026000758B.jpg A Russia sanctions Bill giving Trump power to impose up to 100 per cent tariffs on countries buying Russian energy has cleared the US House | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-17T03:56:33.641Z Russia Sanctions Bill targeting India, China with 100 per cent tariffs clears US House Russia Sanctions Bill, India, China, US, Donald Trump, Trump https://www.fact.net.in/business/nse-raises-rs-6746-crore-from-anchor-investors-ahead-of-ipo-lic-gets-biggest-share https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-31/vwicaxq7/ANI-20260731052408.jpg LIC receives largest anchor allocation as NSE moves closer to long-awaited stock market debut through an entirely offer-for-sale issue fact-net en 2026-09-16T19:03:22.984Z NSE raises Rs 6,746 crore from anchor investors ahead of IPO; LIC gets biggest share Business https://www.fact.net.in/nation/anant-nag-to-receive-dadasaheb-phalke-award-for-five-decades-of-cinematic-excellence https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/h2o9d0bd/PTI09162026000203B.jpg From parallel cinema to mainstream entertainers, Nag’s versatility and understated performances have created an enduring legacy spanning more than five decades fact-net en 2026-09-16T18:58:35.619Z Anant Nag to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award for five decades of cinematic excellence Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/sudan-gold-mine-collapse-toll-rises-to-82-dozens-remain-missing-under-rubble https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/lfdnj2e1/At-least-67-killed-in-Sudan-gold-mine-collapse.jpg Local official says 82 bodies have now been recovered from al-Zara mine as rescuers struggle without heavy machinery in West Kordofan fact-net en 2026-09-16T18:29:03.298Z Sudan gold mine collapse toll rises to 82, dozens remain missing under rubble World https://www.fact.net.in/business/indias-rooftop-solar-capacity-could-reach-132-gw-by-2030 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/tmoju3zy/ANI-20260916113212.jpg Residential, commercial and industrial consumers could drive the next phase of growth, strengthening distributed renewable energy and reducing dependence on conventional power fact-net en 2026-09-16T18:02:40.282Z India’s rooftop solar capacity could reach 132 GW by 2030 Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/government-eases-export-approvals-as-market-access-clearances-record-sharp-rise https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-01-15/thc9xipx/images-2025-06-27T123456.518.jpeg Sharp increase in market access approvals signals accelerated efforts to remove trade barriers and strengthen competitiveness of agriculture and allied exports fact-net en 2026-09-16T18:02:29.633Z Government eases export approvals as market access clearances record sharp rise Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/finance-ministry-debunks-external-pressure-claims-says-decisions-for-upi-made-independently https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/3p4nfwyp/ANI-20260916071018.jpg New framework imposes 0.4 per cent charge on larger merchant transactions, while small merchants and person-to-person transfers remain protected from fees fact-net en 2026-09-16T17:46:36.502Z Finance Ministry debunks 'external pressure' claims, says decisions for UPI made independently Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/fujifilm-to-invest-rs-800-crore-in-india-semiconductor-materials-plant https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/2pa0z9m5/Fujifilm-South-Africa-18-Holt-Street-back.jpg Plant will manufacture front-end process chemicals, surface conditioning materials and high-purity chemicals as India expands its domestic semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem fact-net en 2026-09-16T17:23:06.263Z Fujifilm to invest Rs 800 crore in India semiconductor materials plant Business https://www.fact.net.in/nation/nine-children-drown-during-ganesha-idol-immersion-in-telangana-odisha https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/1fskd4hl/PTI09162026000329B.jpg Separate tragedies cast shadow over Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, with authorities launching searches after children ventured into water during idol immersion activities fact-net en 2026-09-16T17:10:07.029Z Nine children drown during Ganesha idol immersion in Telangana, Odisha Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/assam/assam-records-its-biggest-ever-drug-haul-as-yaba-tablets-worth-rs-327-crore-seized-in-hailakandi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/s4yx5l7d/HSVyJCPacAAhiL2.jfif One person arrested after 546 packets are recovered in Hailakandi’s Ramnathpur area during intelligence-based operation conducted over September 15 and 16 fact-net en 2026-09-16T17:09:10.584Z Assam records its biggest ever drug haul as Yaba tablets worth Rs 327 crore seized in Hailakandi Assam, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/abvp-nsui-trade-attack-charges-as-curtains-fall-on-dusu-election-campaign https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/uo639srl/PTI09162026000271A-1.jpg ABVP alleges involvement of outside political workers while NSUI claims tribal student member was attacked, with both sides demanding investigation and action fact-net en 2026-09-16T17:03:33.369Z ABVP, NSUI trade attack charges as curtains fall on DUSU election campaign Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pm-modi-to-inaugurate-semicon-india-2026-tomorrow-as-global-chip-industry-gathers https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/d2siplok/STOCKPTI9420250143.jpg Representatives from 52 countries will join policymakers, investors, researchers and start-ups, with six country pavilions showcasing global partnerships and technology fact-net en 2026-09-16T16:38:24.850Z PM Modi to inaugurate SEMICON India 2026 tomorrow as global chip industry gathers Nation https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/volvo-xc60-xc90-facelifts-debut-with-bigger-batteries-longer-ev-range https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/muy2t1di/gn.png XC60 gets fresh styling and cabin updates while flagship XC90 focuses largely on powertrain improvements as Volvo strengthens its electrified portfolio fact-net en 2026-09-16T16:34:23.189Z Volvo XC60, XC90 facelifts debut with bigger batteries, longer EV range Auto https://www.fact.net.in/world/houthis-claim-saudi-f-15-fighter-jet-shot-down-over-yemen-with-locally-made-missile https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/dx4aek8q/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-095953-PM.png Claim comes amid renewed escalation in Yemen, with Houthis alleging hundreds of Saudi airstrikes and both sides trading accusations over attacks fact-net en 2026-09-16T16:30:27.773Z Houthis claim Saudi F-15 fighter jet shot down over Yemen with 'locally made missile' World https://www.fact.net.in/legal/calcutta-hc-dismisses-pil-over-mamatas-remarks-on-bangladeshi-activists-murder https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-28/gkx04ftz/Mamata-Banerjee-pti.jpg Petitioner claimed remarks concerning Sharif Osman Hadi’s killing affected national interest, while Mamata’s lawyers disputed alleged Official Secrets Act violation fact-net en 2026-09-16T16:25:48.354Z Calcutta HC dismisses PIL over Mamata’s remarks on Bangladeshi activist’s murder Legal https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/academic-freedom-in-india-severely-restricted-global-report-flags-growing-curbs https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/tyczplcd/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-094802-PM.png India’s Academic Freedom Index score has fallen sharply in recent years as the report raises concerns over research, teaching and institutional autonomy fact-net en 2026-09-16T16:18:37.034Z Academic freedom in India ‘severely restricted’, global report flags growing curbs Special Reports https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/amanda-seyfried-thomas-sadoski-end-nine-year-marriage-after-separating-for-a-while https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/g2bdob43/amanda-seyfried.webp The actors met while working together in 2015, married in 2017 and share two children, a daughter and a son fact-net en 2026-09-16T16:15:11.690Z Amanda Seyfried, Thomas Sadoski end nine-year marriage after separating ‘for a while’ Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/kareena-seeks-new-challenges-after-25-years-finds-a-complex-cop-in-daayra https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/stzfha3z/PTI09162026000268A.jpg Reuniting crime, morality and conflicting ideas of justice, Meghna Gulzar’s film pairs Kareena with Prithviraj Sukumaran and releases September 18 fact-net en 2026-09-16T16:12:33.486Z Kareena seeks new challenges after 25 years, finds a complex cop in ‘Daayra’ Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-rejects-pakistan-china-boundary-joint-commission-calls-it-legally-baseless https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/yvk0s7tl/prime-minister-narendra-modi-chinese-president-xi-jinping-and-pakistani-prime-minister-shehbaz-sha-104843474-16x90.webp MEA reiterates Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral parts of India, rejects any attempt by Islamabad and Beijing to alter territorial status fact-net en 2026-09-16T16:09:51.563Z India rejects Pakistan-China boundary joint commission, calls it ‘legally baseless’ Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/kolkata-polices-orange-t-shirt-order-for-durga-puja-volunteers-triggers-saffronisation-row https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/97e9j1qm/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-093152-PM.png TMC and Congress allege ‘saffronisation’ of administration while BJP rejects charge, saying colour represents courage and sacrifice and features in national flag fact-net en 2026-09-16T16:09:40.240Z Kolkata Police’s orange T-shirt order for Durga Puja volunteers triggers ‘saffronisation’ row West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/legal/pil-in-supreme-court-challenges-upi-charges-on-merchant-payments-above-rs-2000 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-03-19/c1atelko/1000065531.jpg Plea contends levy could burden merchants and consumers while discouraging wider adoption of UPI, seeks court intervention against new framework fact-net en 2026-09-16T16:09:32.486Z PIL in Supreme Court challenges UPI charges on merchant payments above Rs 2,000 Legal https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/rohit-kohli-in-odi-squad-for-west-indies-series-pant-to-lead-rest-of-india https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/bl8lf1oi/ANI-20260916153845.jpg India keep faith in Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as the veteran pair prepare for another ODI assignment together fact-net en 2026-09-16T16:09:24.654Z Rohit, Kohli in ODI squad for West Indies series, Pant to lead Rest of India Cricket https://www.fact.net.in/business/adidas-confirms-layoffs-at-gurugram-tech-hub-nearly-50-of-workforce-reportedly-hit https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/4qd0df0b/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-093756-PM.png The leading sportswear brand says job cuts are part of efforts to simplify its technology organisation, with reports indicating more than 350 employees could be affected fact-net en 2026-09-16T16:09:18.237Z Adidas confirms layoffs at Gurugram tech hub, nearly 50% of workforce reportedly hit Business https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/dmrc-adds-extra-trains-as-dtc-drivers-strike-cripples-bus-services-across-delhi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/qkvhd47b/PTI09162026000167B.jpg The DTC drivers’ strike entered its second day on Wednesday, bringing a large part of the city’s government bus network to a standstill fact-net en 2026-09-16T15:54:59.157Z DMRC adds extra trains as DTC drivers’ strike cripples bus services across Delhi Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/busy-shooting-in-london-stalin-targets-vijay-after-raids-on-ex-dmk-minister https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-07/851hjfd0/Vijay-and-Stalin.png Stalin described the searches as an act of “political vendetta” and said the DMK would challenge the action through legal means fact-net en 2026-09-16T15:43:14.743Z ‘Busy shooting in London’ Stalin targets Vijay after raids on ex-DMK minister Tamil Nadu, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/zuckerberg-distances-meta-from-calls-for-a-coordinated-approach-on-an-ai-slowdown https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-01-15/yk0nw503/1000049913.jpg Zuckerberg says companies should direct computing power towards AI that serves people rather than racing to build systems capable of recursively improving themselves fact-net en 2026-09-16T15:42:10.616Z Zuckerberg distances Meta from calls for 'a coordinated approach' on an AI slowdown World https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/ndmc-restricts-street-vending-after-630-pm-around-connaught-place-intensifies-encroachment-drive https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/7b9tjo24/PTI07202026000739B-3.jpg Enforcement teams step up action against unauthorised vendors and encroachments, with regular inspections planned across Connaught Place and adjoining markets fact-net en 2026-09-16T13:58:00.497Z NDMC restricts street vending after 6.30 pm around CP, intensifies encroachment drive Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-bhutan-deepen-development-partnership-as-jaishankar-holds-talks-with-counterpart-dhungyel https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/nw77rhxa/ANI-20260916132303.jpg Projects inaugurated during visit include infrastructure and community initiatives supported by India under bilateral development partnership fact-net en 2026-09-16T13:50:06.159Z India, Bhutan deepen development partnership as Jaishankar holds talks with counterpart Dhungyel Nation https://www.fact.net.in/legal/adult-man-free-to-choose-religion-and-whom-to-marry-says-allahabad-hc https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/htq779s7/wedding-ritual-putting-ring-finger-india8353-100488c3ba2c6-a770-442e-8c63-93b4cefd122c.webp Bench grants protection to interfaith couple after noting both were adults and had voluntarily chosen to live together following man’s conversion fact-net en 2026-09-16T13:43:08.278Z 'Adult man free to choose religion and whom to marry', says Allahabad HC Legal https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/ahead-of-bengal-bypolls-ec-may-decide-on-tmc-poll-symbol-tomorrow https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/t0w15usg/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-18-2026-112901-AM.png Interim decision assumes urgency ahead of nomination scrutiny for October 6 Nandigram and Rejinagar bypolls, where rival camps have fielded competing candidates fact-net en 2026-09-16T13:40:31.128Z Ahead of Bengal bypolls, EC may decide on TMC poll symbol tomorrow West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/states/telangana/cm-revanth-reddy-orders-probe-into-kcr-farmhouse-land-alleges-rs-1-lakh-crore-loot-under-brs https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/q63le4ow/STOCKPTI62620230052.jpg BRS rejects Chief Minister’s allegations as false, with Harish Rao accusing Congress government of trying to divert attention from pressing public issues fact-net en 2026-09-16T13:38:17.295Z CM Revanth Reddy orders probe into KCR farmhouse land, alleges Rs 1 lakh crore ‘loot’ under BRS Telangana https://www.fact.net.in/legal/fortis-healthcare-moves-supreme-court-against-delhi-hc-order-directing-forensic-audit https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/sdhwyc76/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-070423-PM.png Company says it was neither party to original arbitration nor judgment debtor as audit seeks to trace movement and diminution of erstwhile promoters’ shareholding fact-net en 2026-09-16T13:34:45.559Z Fortis Healthcare moves Supreme Court against Delhi HC order directing forensic audit Legal https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/centre-reconstitutes-cbfc-preity-zinta-suniel-shetty-pankaj-tripathi-among-18-members https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/fk9fq35i/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-070039-PM.png Appointments will remain valid for three years or until further orders as Centre gives statutory film certification body a new composition fact-net en 2026-09-16T13:32:05.588Z Centre reconstitutes CBFC; Preity Zinta, Suniel Shetty, Pankaj Tripathi among 18 members Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/legal/delhi-hc-calls-satya-niketan-collapse-not-an-ordinary-mishap-flags-criminal-conduct https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/0ebe54sj/PTI09062026000238B.jpg Bench questions long-standing shortage of student hostels in Capital as authorities outline measures taken after tragedy that claimed seven lives fact-net en 2026-09-16T13:26:37.090Z Delhi HC calls Satya Niketan collapse ‘not an ordinary mishap’, flags ‘criminal conduct’ Legal https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/two-stage-neet-permanent-testing-body-among-proposals-to-overhaul-indias-exam-system https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-15/ltar6hyo/PTI05122026000095B.jpg Recommendations seek to reduce pressure on candidates, strengthen accountability and prevent paper leaks after controversies surrounding major national examinations fact-net en 2026-09-16T13:15:05.464Z Two-stage NEET, permanent testing body among proposals to overhaul India’s exam system Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/mahua-moitra-alleges-bjp-workers-threw-eggs-at-her-invokes-supreme-court-judges-remark https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-03/j54e1k31/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2026-113542-PM.png Moitra refers to Supreme Court’s earlier remarks asking why a politician should fear eggs when freedom fighters had faced bullets fact-net en 2026-09-16T13:12:07.028Z Mahua Moitra alleges BJP workers threw eggs at her, invokes Supreme Court judge’s remark West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pm-mementoes-e-auction-begins-september-17-with-1498-gifts-up-for-bidding https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/dbms7b9p/ngnjhjgm.png Proceeds will support Namami Gange Programme as auction initiative returns after raising more than Rs 52 crore since its launch in 2019 fact-net en 2026-09-16T13:07:54.510Z PM Mementoes e-auction begins September 17 with 1,498 gifts up for bidding Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/aaditya-thackeray-denies-disha-salian-links-calls-allegations-character-assassination https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/851307d4-7ec9-4435-a429-f04e42b826cf/PTI06_17_2024_000202A.jpg CBI begins fresh investigation following Bombay High Court order; FIR records allegations but does not name anyone as an accused at this stage fact-net en 2026-09-16T13:02:41.267Z Aaditya Thackeray denies Disha Salian links, calls allegations ‘character assassination’ Maharashtra https://www.fact.net.in/nation/have-a-spine-rahul-gandhi-targets-pm-modi-says-stop-lying-down-before-us-roll-back-upi-tax https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/ohjp6pm8/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-064927-PM.png Centre says person-to-person transfers and 96 per cent of merchant transactions will remain free, rejecting Rahul's description of 'levy as a tax' fact-net en 2026-09-16T12:58:46.390Z 'Have a spine': Rahul targets PM Modi, says stop 'lying down' before US, 'roll back UPI tax' Nation https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/james-rodriguez-ends-15-year-colombia-career-after-131-caps-and-three-world-cups https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/8m1j7ucl/toolxoxcom-free-ai-tools-2k-0jI9sOzHup52ae153a0797.webp Golden Boot-winning 2014 World Cup campaign remains defining chapter as midfielder bows out following Colombia’s 2026 last-16 exit fact-net en 2026-09-16T12:55:00.169Z James Rodriguez ends 15-year Colombia career after 131 caps and three World Cups JamesRodriguez, JamesRodriguezRetirement https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/bangladesh-probe-holds-former-sports-adviser-asif-nazrul-responsible-for-t20-world-cup-withdrawal https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/exawwy9b/ANI-20260916070543.jpg Panel also flags BCB’s lack of strategic leadership and crisis diplomacy during standoff that eventually saw Scotland replace Bangladesh fact-net en 2026-09-16T12:51:17.861Z Bangladesh probe holds former sports adviser Asif Nazrul responsible for T20 World Cup withdrawal BangladeshCricket, T20WorldCup https://www.fact.net.in/sports/f1-unveils-24-race-2027-calendar-as-sprint-programme-expands-to-record-10-events https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/xjvvbhii/ANI-20260916115005.jpg Sprint format expands from six to 10 weekends as Bahrain, Australia, Japan, Monaco and Abu Dhabi join the roster for first time fact-net en 2026-09-16T12:48:30.145Z F1 unveils 24-race 2027 calendar as Sprint programme expands to record 10 events FormulaOne, F1 https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/wpl-2027-to-begin-january-14-player-auction-set-for-october-28-in-kochi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/4yf3mmoe/ANI-20260916120337.jpg Five teams will rebuild and strengthen their squads at the October auction as preparations gather pace for another season of the women’s T20 league fact-net en 2026-09-16T12:44:13.521Z WPL 2027 to begin January 14, player auction set for October 28 in Kochi WPL2027, PlayerAuction https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/manoj-jarange-may-call-off-mumbai-march-as-health-deteriorates https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/b17b541d-6611-4b7e-a38e-bb45aa087494/PTI01_31_2024_000248B.jpg Manoj Jarange may cancel Mumbai march as doctors warn of critical health condition | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-16T12:43:17.102Z Manoj Jarange may call off Mumbai march as health deteriorates Maharashtra, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/centre-designates-shahzad-bhatti-network-as-a-terrorist-organisation-under-uapa https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-08/x3pfqmfb/MHA.jpg Government says the network recruited vulnerable youths and local criminals while using digital platforms to promote terror and disrupt public order fact-net en 2026-09-16T12:39:39.952Z Centre designates Shahzad Bhatti Network as a terrorist organisation under UAPA UAPA, ShahzadBhattiNetwork, TerroristNetwork https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-completes-100-pc-census-phase-1-fieldwork-ahead-of-deadline-cm-suvendu-adhikari https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-12/wr863sts/PTI08102026000323B.jpg Bengal completes first phase of Census fieldwork ahead of September 14 deadline | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-16T12:22:35.757Z Bengal completes 100% Census phase-1 fieldwork ahead of deadline: CM Suvendu Adhikari West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/states/chhattisgarh/jhiram-ghati-attack-nia-court-sentences-10-maoists-to-death https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-31/4fhfsq42/1102204-nia.webp 10 Maoists get death sentence over Chhattisgarh's 2013 Jhiram Ghati attack | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-16T12:08:13.253Z Jhiram Ghati attack: NIA court sentences 10 Maoists to death Chhattisgarh, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pakistan-extends-airspace-ban-on-indian-aircraft-till-october-24 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/cr0jcmhd/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-115856-AM.png Pakistan extends airspace restrictions on Indian flights for another month | Representational Image fact-net en 2026-09-16T11:49:06.282Z Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft till October 24 Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/cjp-to-launch-tribal-school-campaign-in-gadchiroli-on-september-17 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/1ssn1hqu/PTI09162026000077B.jpg Party raises concerns over residential schools, student deaths and access to higher education, alleging tribal education has suffered decades of government neglect fact-net en 2026-09-16T11:42:09.475Z CJP to launch ‘Adivasi School Thik Karo’ campaign from Gadchiroli on September 17 Maharashtra, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/epfo-wage-ceiling-raised-to-25000-over-51-lakh-more-employees-to-gain-coverage https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-12-13/lk0xcxx4/gehh.png EPFO coverage widened as wage ceiling rises to ₹25,000 for eligible employees fact-net en 2026-09-16T11:35:37.418Z EPFO wage ceiling raised to ₹25,000, over 51 lakh more employees to gain coverage Business