https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/from-free-lpg-to-bus-travel-tamil-nadu-cm-vijays-big-announcements-for-women https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/deee3347-e307-46e0-9d7f-533bd7c04a91/GKTS65DbUAApQzb.jpg The new measures announced by Tamil Nadu CM Vijay include three free LPG cylinders from Pongal and fare-free travel for women on express and deluxe state-run buses | File image/X fact-net en 2026-08-24T05:24:52.481Z From free LPG to bus travel: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's big announcements for women Tamil Nadu schemes, free LPG, Vijay announcements, fare free buses, Annapoorani scheme https://www.fact.net.in/business/banks-may-shut-for-four-days-heres-why-unions-are-calling-a-september-11-strike https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/og5o4sn5/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-24-2026-104801-AM.png Bank unions have announced multiple rounds of strikes, beginning September 11, with an indefinite protest threatened from October 26 | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-24T05:18:39.152Z Banks may shut for four days: Here's why unions are calling a September 11 strike bank strike, five-day banking, bank holidays, bank unions https://www.fact.net.in/business/india-in-talks-with-8-9-more-countries-groups-for-trade-deals-worth-usd-15-trillion-piyush-goyal https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/1cb9ff66-0c57-4ece-a44e-bbf7f01f67f5/Piyush%20Goyal.jpg Piyush Goyal said India's trade agreements already cover economies worth USD 70 trillion, with negotiations underway for another USD 15 trillion | File image fact-net en 2026-08-24T04:53:54.975Z India in talks with 8-9 more countries, groups for trade deals worth USD 15 trillion: Piyush Goyal India trade deals, free trade agreements, Piyush Goyal, India Japan trade https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/rs-60kg-onions-heres-why-your-kitchen-budget-could-take-a-hit https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-09-04/4sbm3dh7/PTI07_26_2024_000445A.jpg Unseasonal weather, falling stored stocks and delayed kharif arrivals have combined to push onion prices higher across several Indian markets | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-24T04:28:44.088Z Rs 60/kg onions? Here's why your kitchen budget could take a hit onion prices, onion inflation, onion price hike https://www.fact.net.in/world/irans-big-oil-threat-to-us-not-a-single-drop-will-be-exported-from-gulf https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/pcnokm7k/Screenshot-2026-08-24-094829.png With tensions around the Strait of Hormuz rising, Iran has threatened a complete halt to oil exports if the US continues its economic pressure campaign | X fact-net en 2026-08-24T04:18:58.135Z Iran's big oil threat to US: 'Not a single drop' will be exported from Gulf Strait of Hormuz, Iran, US, US Iran conflict https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/3-newborns-die-in-fire-at-govt-hospital-in-maharashtras-amravati-probe-ordered https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/4woodw8m/PTI08242026000010B.jpg Interior of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of a government hospital where a fire killed at least three newborns, in Amravati district, Maharashtra, on Monday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-24T04:07:26.037Z 3 newborns die in fire at govt hospital in Maharashtra's Amravati; probe ordered Amravati hospital fire, NICU fire, newborn deaths, Maharashtra hospital https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/gastronomy/from-home-ritual-to-hotel-spectacle-how-onams-sadhya-went-national https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/36idloqx/Kalpaney-Sadhya-Meal-1.jpg For generations, the Onam sadhya was principally a domestic and community ritual fact-net en 2026-08-23T18:12:14.569Z From home ritual to hotel spectacle: how Onam’s sadhya went national Onam sadhya, Kerala feast, banana leaf https://www.fact.net.in/west-asia-crisis/iran-moves-to-charge-authorised-ships-for-services-while-crossing-strait-of-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/dga3lo78/ANI-20260823165938.jpg Under the provision, vessels permitted to cross the strait would be charged for services supplied by Iran during their passage fact-net en 2026-08-23T18:05:46.402Z Iran moves to charge ‘authorised’ ships for services while crossing Strait of Hormuz Strait of Hormuz, Iran shipping, maritime services https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/two-mlas-among-six-injured-as-cars-collide-near-delhis-ito https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/rji3u3xe/PTI08232026000775B.jpg Anil Jha, the sitting MLA from Delhi’s Kirari constituency, and Karnataka MLA Abhay Patil were travelling in an Innova when another car crossed a road divider and crashed into their vehicle fact-net en 2026-08-23T18:05:12.612Z Two MLAs among six injured as cars collide near Delhi’s ITO Delhi car crash, MLA accident, ITO accident https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengals-arjun-vahini-disaster-response-force-to-become-operational-in-september https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/4s8jny65/PTI08232026000237B.jpg Adhikari said lessons from the deadly Taratala warehouse collapse and Cyclone Amphan in 2020 had underlined the need for a dedicated and well-equipped state-level response force fact-net en 2026-08-23T18:04:40.754Z Bengal’s ‘Arjun Vahini’ disaster response force to become operational in September Arjun Vahini, disaster force, Suvendu Adhikari https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/haryana-sanitation-workers-strike-to-continue-as-regularisation-talks-hit-deadlock https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/af07pzvm/PTI08212026000263B.jpg The principal disagreement concerns regularisation of sanitation workers and fire service employees working on municipal rolls. fact-net en 2026-08-23T18:03:43.266Z Haryana sanitation workers' strike to continue as regularisation talks hit deadlock Haryana strike, sanitation workers, regularisation demand https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/prove-it-or-face-legal-action-bhagwant-manns-wife-rejects-rs-5-crore-allegation https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/f4ro7p42/ssprshlobhagwant-mann-wife-diwali-650625x30025October22.webp Kaur described the allegations as 'baseless' and said she was neither intimidated by them nor reluctant to confront her accusers fact-net en 2026-08-23T18:03:02.311Z ‘Prove it or face legal action’: Bhagwant Mann’s wife rejects Rs 5 crore allegation Gurpreet Kaur, Bhagwant Mann https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/books/epistle-as-eulogy-to-an-evergreen-faiz https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/bt29qcgg/For-web4-2.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-23T16:53:15.655Z Epistle as eulogy to an evergreen Faiz Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Faiz poetry, Nilanjan book, Urdu poetry https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/from-floodwaters-to-plastic-mountains-indias-civic-sense-on-trial https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/iw1m2lqo/For-web-2-2.jpg India generated an estimated 4.14 million tonnes of plastic waste in 2022-23, according to data submitted by the Government in Parliament fact-net en 2026-08-23T16:47:06.140Z From floodwaters to plastic mountains — India’s civic sense on trial civic sense, plastic waste, India floods https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/as-india-rewires-petrol-and-diesel-who-pays-for-the-fallout https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/hf8dx2b8/For-web2-4.jpg E20 is not an experiment anymore. It is the fuel motorists have no choice but to buy fact-net en 2026-08-23T16:43:26.355Z As India rewires petrol and diesel, who pays for the fallout? E20 petrol, biofuel policy, India ICE, fuel transition, isobutanol diesel https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/whats-the-fate-of-common-citizen-ex-envoy-navdeep-suri-flags-citizenship-hurdle-in-punjab-sir https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/ufqyiir0/represented-india-abroad-ex-envoy-navdeep-suri-having-trouble-establishing-citizenship-during-punjab-sir-1787495941765-1280x720.webp The former diplomat questioned what such procedural difficulties could mean for ordinary citizens who may not have the same range of documents available to them fact-net en 2026-08-23T16:33:28.304Z ‘What’s the fate of common citizen?’: Ex-envoy Navdeep Suri flags citizenship hurdle in Punjab SIR Punjab SIR, citizenship proof, electoral rolls, Aadhaar card https://www.fact.net.in/world/iran-linked-hackers-shut-uk-power-plant-for-four-days-in-suspected-cyberattack https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/n23l8m4n/2023-drax-coal-fired-power-883287699.webp The attack took place in July and forced staff to spend four days restoring the facility, according to reports fact-net en 2026-08-23T16:30:57.632Z Iran-linked hackers shut UK power plant for four days in suspected cyberattack Iran cyberattack, UK power plant https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/gavaskar-kapil-dev-among-21-former-captains-seeking-humane-treatment-for-imran-khan https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/8u13cxi0/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-23-2026-095740-PM.png The former cricketers have asked Sharif’s government to allow the court-directed medical board to conduct a complete and independent assessment fact-net en 2026-08-23T16:30:54.284Z Gavaskar, Kapil Dev among 21 former captains seeking ‘humane treatment’ for Imran Khan Imran Khan, humane treatment, Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Greg Chappell https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/ajit-doval-to-visit-china-for-boundary-talks-ahead-of-xis-expected-india-trip https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-05-06/9awr7nhi/fgnhfh.jpg Doval, India’s Special Representative for the boundary negotiations, is scheduled to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday fact-net en 2026-08-23T16:30:48.932Z Ajit Doval to visit China for boundary talks ahead of Xi’s expected India trip Ajit Doval, India China, boundary talks https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/byd-sealion-7-gets-cheaper-dynamic-variant-at-rs-4190-lakh https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/fnwwn0bk/BYDSealion1736407478225.avif The Dynamic sits below the existing Premium and Performance versions fact-net en 2026-08-23T15:54:36.765Z BYD Sealion 7 gets cheaper Dynamic variant at Rs 41.90 lakh BYD Sealion 7 https://www.fact.net.in/business/centre-pushes-lpg-to-png-switch-asks-states-to-appoint-district-nodal-officers https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/5ihjdpi3/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-23-2026-091535-PM.png fact-net en 2026-08-23T15:48:12.837Z Centre pushes LPG-to-PNG switch, asks states to appoint district nodal officers PNG transition, LPG to PNG, piped natural gas, city gas https://www.fact.net.in/business/duty-free-brazil-sugar-may-arrive-before-oct-15-easing-indias-price-surge-and-supply-fears https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/5acxt6l3/PTI07152026000157A.jpg Sugar shipped from Brazil normally takes around 40-45 days to reach Indian ports fact-net en 2026-08-23T15:45:26.560Z Duty-free Brazil sugar may arrive before Oct 15, easing India’s price surge and supply fears Brazil sugar, duty-free sugar, India sugar prices https://www.fact.net.in/business/housing-pre-sales-of-28-listed-realty-firms-slide-to-rs-40000-crore-in-q1-fy27 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/k8n1qq5k/PTI04292026000269A.jpg The combined sales bookings, or pre-sales, of 28 major listed real estate companies stood at Rs 39,964 crore during the quarter fact-net en 2026-08-23T15:45:22.337Z Housing pre-sales of 28 listed realty firms slide to Rs 40,000 crore in Q1 FY27 Q1 FY27, housing pre-sales, real estate https://www.fact.net.in/business/sebi-chief-calls-for-stronger-governance-as-mutual-funds-reach-more-indian-households https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-18/8yyqmc1d/Tuhin-Kanta-Pandey.webp Pandey said the expanding reach of mutual funds had increased the responsibility of asset management companies and other market institutions to preserve investor confidence fact-net en 2026-08-23T15:45:18.897Z SEBI chief calls for stronger governance as mutual funds reach more Indian households SEBI governance https://www.fact.net.in/business/bengal-receives-investment-of-rs-2670-crore-for-expansion-of-shipbuilding-defence-projects https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/jo4x907d/PTI08232026000401B.jpg The Rs 2,670-crore investment represents more than an expansion of individual facilities fact-net en 2026-08-23T15:44:56.706Z Bengal receives investment of Rs 2,670 crore for expansion of shipbuilding, defence projects West Bengal investment, shipbuilding expansion https://www.fact.net.in/business/pm-modi-urges-india-to-become-global-hub-for-space-startups-and-talent https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/3hxxaq1q/ANI-20260823114135.jpg Modi stressed that predictable government policies and institutional trust were essential to encourage entrepreneurs fact-net en 2026-08-23T15:44:52.669Z PM Modi urges India to become global hub for space startups and talent India space startups, Modi space policy, global space hub https://www.fact.net.in/legal/centre-lays-down-new-rules-for-empanelling-advocates-as-government-counsel https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/o8yzwusm/dsgdfg.avif The guidelines will apply to lawyers engaged to appear for the Centre before the SC, HCs, district and subordinate courts as well as tribunals and other judicial and quasi-judicial forums fact-net en 2026-08-23T15:25:18.449Z Centre lays down new rules for empanelling advocates as government counsel advocate empanelment, government counsel, panel counsel https://www.fact.net.in/legal/dont-freeze-entire-bank-accounts-in-cybercrime-cases-rajasthan-hc-tells-banks-police https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/ahuvymcb/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-23-2026-085329-PM.png Justice Anand Sharma said the normal course should be to place a lien or hold on the amount linked to the alleged offence fact-net en 2026-08-23T15:24:32.886Z Don’t freeze entire bank accounts in cybercrime cases, Rajasthan HC tells banks, police Rajasthan High Court, bank account freeze, cybercrime https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/edmunds-hat-trick-powers-east-bengal-past-mohun-bagan-for-durand-cup-crown-ending-a-22-year-wait https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/y4p13pim/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-23-2026-084330-PM.png The triumph was particularly sweet for East Bengal, who had last lifted the Durand Cup in 2004 after beating Mohun Bagan 2-1 fact-net en 2026-08-23T15:14:00.812Z Edmund's hat-trick powers East Bengal past Mohun Bagan for Durand Cup crown, ending a 22-year wait East Bengal, Durand Cup, Edmund Lalrindika, Mohun Bagan, Kolkata derby https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/rs-92-crore-spent-on-upkeep-of-union-ministers-delhi-homes-in-2025-26-rti https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/io4im7cr/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-23-2026-083726-PM.png Between 2014 and 2019, the average annual expenditure was about Rs 26.78 crore fact-net en 2026-08-23T15:09:17.459Z Rs 92 crore spent on upkeep of Union ministers’ Delhi homes in 2025-26: RTI Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/india-test-fires-first-fully-indigenous-ak-203-sher-rifle-in-amethi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/n8wc2oqi/l1447901787430483.webp The latest prototype demonstrates that the domestic supply chain can now provide the components and materials needed to manufacture the rifle in India. fact-net en 2026-08-23T15:08:10.821Z India test-fires first fully indigenous AK-203 ‘Sher’ rifle in Amethi AK-203 Sher, indigenous rifle https://www.fact.net.in/nation/what-a-gen-z-line-up-cjps-saurav-das-mocks-bjps-youth-outreach-team https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-29/ntfw4p7r/PTI07252026000456A.jpg Saurav Das launched the attack a day after the BJP constituted a dedicated team for its Gen Z Outreach Programme fact-net en 2026-08-23T15:06:02.583Z ‘What a Gen Z line-up’: CJP’s Saurav Das mocks BJP’s youth outreach team Gen Z outreach, BJP youth, Saurav Das https://www.fact.net.in/nation/amit-shah-to-attend-national-security-conference-in-delhi-on-august-24-25 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-02-16/0viny98i/PTI02162026000072A.jpg The deliberations will focus on contemporary national security issues and emerging challenges fact-net en 2026-08-23T15:00:43.468Z Amit Shah to attend national security conference in Delhi on August 24-25 national security, Amit Shah https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/kendall-jenner-jacob-elordi-step-out-hand-in-hand-for-romantic-london-date https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/02bykow3/kendall-jenner-at-the-met-gala-after-party-in-new-york-05-06-2024-8.jpg The two have reportedly holidayed together in Hawaii, travelled to Tokyo and spent time with Elordi’s family in Australia fact-net en 2026-08-23T14:18:27.423Z Kendall Jenner, Jacob Elordi step out hand-in-hand for romantic London date Kendall Jenner, Jacob Elordi https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/khloé-kardashian-turns-producer-for-friends-reality-show-the-girls https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/xklu4mis/KhloeKardashianLead-a667568303084e97b075102405ef252e.jpg The show focuses on Khloé’s close circle, offering viewers access to relationships and personal dynamics fact-net en 2026-08-23T14:18:23.296Z Khloé Kardashian turns producer for friends’ reality show ‘The Girls’ Khloé Kardashian, The Girls, reality show https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/hayden-panettieres-mother-says-account-of-her-final-hours-full-of-holes https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/siviqbrv/04HAYDEN-PANETTIERE-01-zfwc-superJumbo.jpg Panettiere was found unresponsive at a residence in Greenville, South Carolina, on August 16 fact-net en 2026-08-23T14:18:20.552Z Hayden Panettiere’s mother says account of her final hours ‘full of holes’ Hayden Panettiere, Hayden Panettiere death https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/hailey-bieber-reunites-with-parents-after-past-family-rift https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/qfypab6q/hailey-bieber-is-seen-on-august-30-2025-in-los-angeles-news-photo-1770142430.avif Questions surrounding the family relationship intensified following an interview in 2024 fact-net en 2026-08-23T14:05:07.362Z Hailey Bieber reunites with parents after past family rift Hailey Bieber, family rift, Kennya Baldwin https://www.fact.net.in/states/jharkhand/over-1100-booked-after-job-aspirants-clash-with-police-in-jharkhand https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/9skee6oq/PTI08212026000606A-1.jpg The latest police action comes a day after three separate cases were lodged at Ranchi’s Kotwali police station against 14 identified and around 200 unidentified people fact-net en 2026-08-23T12:04:29.518Z Over 1,100 booked after job aspirants clash with police in Jharkhand Jharkhand protests, job aspirants https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/bayern-munich-start-season-with-dfl-supercup-win-beat-borussia-dortmund-2-1 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/jjikangi/ANI-20260823032628.jpg Bayern were the stronger side for much of the opening period and prevented Dortmund from establishing any sustained attacking rhythm. fact-net en 2026-08-23T11:55:29.202Z Bayern Munich start season with DFL Supercup win, beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 Bayern Munich, DFL Supercup, Borussia Dortmund https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/mitchell-starc-becomes-highest-wicket-taker-in-world-test-championship-history https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-12-06/ptcv5mlz/1000039231.jpg Starc's performance powered Australia to an innings-and-51-run victory inside two days and helped the hosts draw the two-match series 1-1 after Bangladesh fact-net en 2026-08-23T11:53:19.231Z Mitchell Starc becomes highest wicket-taker in World Test Championship history Mitchell Starc, World Test Championship, Australia cricket https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/messi-scores-but-inter-miamis-winless-run-continues-with-2-1-defeat-to-toronto-fc https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-15/ne78azyy/2075590-aa-7933463.webp It was Messi’s 14th league goal of the season and briefly raised hopes of another late rescue act from the Argentine. fact-net en 2026-08-23T11:53:14.395Z Messi scores but Inter Miami’s winless run continues with 2-1 defeat to Toronto FC Lionel Messi, Inter Miami https://www.fact.net.in/world/hindu-family-of-four-found-dead-inside-locked-home-under-mysterious-circumstances-in-bangladesh https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/qgentpk9/Four-bodies-recovered-from-locked-house-in-Rangpur-6a89f41903639.jpg Preliminary indications have also raised the possibility that the victims were strangled fact-net en 2026-08-23T11:47:01.715Z Hindu family found dead inside locked home under 'mysterious circumstances' in Bangladesh Bangladesh murder, Hindu family, Rangpur deaths https://www.fact.net.in/world/starlink-row-patriot-gaps-and-27-billion-funding-hole-deepen-strain-on-ukraines-war https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/a1rldpcj/uidcf6b9817b3cf4063a538542108d0fd60width1200play0pos0gs0height675.jpg Zelenskyy said some of Fedorov’s actions before and after leaving the government were misguided fact-net en 2026-08-23T11:46:58.231Z Starlink row, Patriot gaps and $27 billion funding hole deepen strain on Ukraine’s war Ukraine war, Patriot missiles, Starlink Ukraine https://www.fact.net.in/world/sought-to-turn-iran-into-venezuela-pezeshkian-lauds-iranian-resistance-against-us-attacks https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-06/goeh6tjv/HMhv1OkXcAADJl2.jfif Pezeshkian says US bid to make Iran ‘another Venezuela’ failed fact-net en 2026-08-23T11:46:51.517Z 'Sought to turn Iran into Venezuela...': Pezeshkian lauds Iranian resistance against US attacks Iran resistance, Masoud Pezeshkian, US sanctions https://www.fact.net.in/world/trumps-canada-tariffs-threaten-higher-us-prices-and-supply-chain-disruption https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/50gp2xf0/AP08222026000007A.jpg The latest escalation came after negotiations between Washington and Ottawa collapsed fact-net en 2026-08-23T11:46:47.434Z Trump’s Canada tariffs threaten higher US prices and supply chain disruption Canada tariffs, US tariffs, Trump trade https://www.fact.net.in/nation/goldy-brar-claims-responsibility-for-nijjar-killing-in-purported-leaked-audio https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/igwct3ca/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-23-2026-051223-PM.png Nijjar was shot dead outside a gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia, on June 18, 2023 fact-net en 2026-08-23T11:43:19.271Z Goldy Brar claims responsibility for Nijjar killing in purported 'leaked' audio Goldy Brar, Hardeep Nijjar https://www.fact.net.in/states/rajasthan/alwar-school-principal-suspended-after-video-of-him-bathing-with-girl-students-at-a-dam-surfaces https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/rv6epmk2/Police-said-they-have-taken-the-viral-video-seriou1787483175726.avif The incident dates back to August 15, when Meena allegedly took more than 200 students to a dam located around two kilometres from the school fact-net en 2026-08-23T11:29:18.285Z Alwar school principal suspended after video of him 'bathing' with girl students at a dam surfaces Alwar school principal, principal suspended https://www.fact.net.in/nation/im-the-player-here-rijiju-responds-to-rahul-gandhi-comparison-with-river-swim https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/8lreowty/vj78dfbkrijiju-and-rahul-gandhi625x30010August26.webp The exchange is the latest episode in an unusual fitness-related conversation between Rijiju and Gandhi that has continued despite their parties being fierce political rival fact-net en 2026-08-23T11:27:42.962Z ‘I’m the player here’: Rijiju responds to Rahul Gandhi comparison with river swim Kiren Rijiju, Rahul Gandhi, fitness rivalry https://www.fact.net.in/sports/neeraj-chopra-to-lead-73-member-indian-athletics-squad-at-asian-games-2026 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-06-25/l3qhjcwk/PTI05_15_2024_000369B.jpg India's athletics squad comprises 35 men and 38 women and is the largest group within the 492-athlete Indian contingent cleared for the Games fact-net en 2026-08-23T11:19:32.460Z Neeraj Chopra to lead 73-member Indian athletics squad at Asian Games 2026 Neeraj Chopra, Asian Games 2026, Indian athletics https://www.fact.net.in/business/piyush-goyal-to-lead-largest-business-delegation-to-japan-from-india-four-day-visit-to-deepen-trade https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/alqpv9nt/ANI-20260823075015.jpg Goyal will visit Japan from August 24 to 27, travelling to Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka with a delegation of more than 200 business representatives fact-net en 2026-08-23T11:16:14.032Z Piyush Goyal to lead largest business delegation to Japan from India; four-day visit to deepen trade India Japan trade, Piyush Goyal, business delegation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/ncb-plans-year-long-anti-drug-crackdown-with-fortnightly-drives-from-september https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/3cd29888-a89d-4002-94b6-f13435dca1ae/drug_smuggling_1622768993.jpg The September campaign will begin with a drive to identify foreign nationals involved in narcotics offences across the country fact-net en 2026-08-23T11:13:08.478Z NCB plans year-long anti-drug crackdown with fortnightly drives from September NCB crackdown, anti-drug campaign https://www.fact.net.in/nation/rahul-gandhi-posters-as-real-life-batman-put-up-outside-congress-hq https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/ckjz1bu1/ANI-20260823095759.jpg Rahul Gandhi's 'Batman' posters outside Congress headquarters fact-net en 2026-08-23T11:12:48.036Z Rahul Gandhi posters as 'real-life Batman' put up outside Congress HQ Rahul Gandhi, Batman posters, Congress HQ https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/quit-relationship-if-mothers-video-on-relationships-surfaces-after-maharashtra-hill-tragedy https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/6ep5ocam/0l86r8fomaharashtra-hill-horror625x30023August26.webp Sangita had posted multiple "motivational" videos on her channel fact-net en 2026-08-23T11:02:47.410Z 'Quit relationship if...': Mother’s video on relationships surfaces after Maharashtra hill tragedy Maharashtra tragedy, family dispute, hill incident https://www.fact.net.in/nation/cbi-books-former-dgca-director-anil-gill-aviation-firms-in-corruption-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/vmrngqxg/202508143480905-c3cf56f2-f0b6-489a-afdd-58abcdf8f858.webp The agency registered the regular case on August 21 following a preliminary enquiry into allegations that Gill abused his official position while heading the DGCA’s Flying Training Directorate fact-net en 2026-08-23T10:59:47.864Z CBI books former DGCA director Anil Gill, aviation firms in corruption case Anil Gill, CBI corruption, DGCA probe https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/vijay-government-to-test-alcohol-content-in-all-tasmac-supplied-brands https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/z4lfnfqc/vijay-on-tasmac-shops-260922246-16x9.avif The decision follows public concern over the handling of liquor manufactured by Enrica Enterprises fact-net en 2026-08-23T10:56:55.567Z Vijay government to test alcohol content in all TASMAC-supplied brands TASMAC, Tamil Nadu liquor, alcohol content, Enrica controversy https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pregnant-defence-ministry-officer-found-dead-in-delhi-family-alleges-harassment https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/p0l69785/06rddlksmurder625x30023August26.webp Nazia Khanam, an assistant section officer in the Defence Ministry, had married Azam Ali Khan just four months ago on April 11. fact-net en 2026-08-23T10:55:16.858Z Pregnant Defence Ministry officer found dead in Delhi, family alleges harassment Defence officer death, pregnant officer, Naziya Khanam https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttarakhand/heavy-rains-trigger-landslides-in-uttarakhand-leave-over-80-roads-blocked https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/ujoqbpn5/PTI08222026000530B.jpg The continuing rain has complicated restoration efforts, with repaired stretches vulnerable to fresh landslides and subsidence fact-net en 2026-08-23T10:53:15.704Z Heavy rains trigger landslides in Uttarakhand, leave over 80 roads blocked Uttarakhand rains, Uttarakhand landslides, blocked roads, Dehradun Mussoorie https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/three-delhi-cops-attacked-with-chilli-powder-bricks-after-motorcycle-seizure https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/nlvvebbg/images-38.jfif The incident occurred in Janta Vihar under the jurisdiction of Bhalswa Dairy police station fact-net en 2026-08-23T10:51:04.056Z Three Delhi cops attacked with chilli powder, bricks after motorcycle seizure Delhi Police, police attack, Mukundpur https://www.fact.net.in/nation/cjp-accuses-centre-of-betrayal-warns-of-fresh-protest-over-unfulfilled-promises https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/mekhe2mg/PTI07-26-2026-000351B-017852949230141787475769757cb54156b-a940-4c92-ba00-4e81b3288863.webp The CJP described any failure to honour the commitments as a “vishwasghaat”, or betrayal, of the country's youth fact-net en 2026-08-23T10:45:48.836Z CJP accuses Centre of ‘betrayal’, warns of fresh protest over unfulfilled promises CJP protest, NEET leak, student protests https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/rohit-pawar-aides-12-year-old-daughter-found-dead-in-baramati-police-launch-probe https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-15/iw3c5xzw/dead-body.webp fact-net en 2026-08-23T06:48:59.460Z NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar aide’s 12-year-old daughter found dead in Baramati, police launch probe Maharashtra, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-wakes-up-to-light-rain-gets-relief-from-heat-and-humidity https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/ut49mfcl/Delhi-rain Several areas of the national Capital witnessed showers during the morning hours fact-net en 2026-08-23T05:15:40.898Z Delhi wakes up to light rain, gets relief from heat and humidity Delhi rain, Delhi weather https://www.fact.net.in/states/odisha/pregnant-woman-carried-7-km-on-a-stretcher-due-to-no-road-connectivity https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/39lxkicw/ANI-20260823045704.jpg The incident occurred at Anlakanta village under Dudhiani panchayat in Karanjia block fact-net en 2026-08-23T05:12:08.675Z Pregnant woman carried 7 km on a stretcher due to no road connectivity pregnant woman, road connectivity, Odisha healthcare https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/defensive-flaws-persist-as-mourinho-starts-second-real-madrid-stint-with-2-1-win-over-espanyol https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/mab6vq2v/ANI-20260823050343.jpg Jude Bellingham gave Madrid an early lead before Alex Calatrava equalised for the hosts in the first half fact-net en 2026-08-23T05:10:20.764Z Defensive flaws persist as Mourinho starts second Real Madrid stint with 2-1 win over Espanyol Jose Mourinho, Real Madrid, La Liga https://www.fact.net.in/world/us-debt-crosses-40-trillion-as-jefferies-flags-treasury-yield-risks https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/dov97ur7/ANI-20260823033118.jpg Recent Treasury auctions have reflected those pressures fact-net en 2026-08-23T05:06:31.403Z US debt crosses $40 trillion as Jefferies flags Treasury yield risks US debt, Treasury yields https://www.fact.net.in/states/madhya-pradesh/newborn-dies-3-infants-suffer-burns-after-warmer-catches-fire-in-hospital https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/u13y6uod/images-37.jfif There were 33 newborns inside the neonatal unit when the fire broke out fact-net en 2026-08-23T05:04:29.586Z Newborn dies, 3 infants suffer burns after warmer catches fire in hospital hospital fire, newborn death, infant burns https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pm-modi-calls-for-bigger-dreams-innovation-on-national-space-day https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/g0ez87f9/PTI08222026000558B.jpg Modi said National Space Day was an occasion to celebrate India’s achievements while looking towards more ambitious goals fact-net en 2026-08-23T05:02:21.337Z PM Modi calls for bigger dreams, innovation on National Space Day National Space Day, PM Modi, Chandrayaan-3 https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/gastronomy/fssai-issues-over-150-notices-to-nestle-pepsico-coca-cola-over-violations https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/rtfwr21m/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-112719-PM.png The notices relate to alleged misleading advertisements, false claims and labelling non-compliances | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-22T17:57:47.061Z FSSAI issues over 150 notices to Nestle, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola over violations FSSAI notices, food safety, Nestle India, PepsiCo India, Coca-Cola India, Amazon warehouse, Domino’s licence https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/tukaram-mundhe-urges-gen-z-to-look-beyond-social-media-think-critically https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/7znlhsxp/Tukaram-Mundhe-X Drawing on 21 years in public service, Mundhe also shared lessons on understanding systems before attempting to bring administrative change | X fact-net en 2026-08-22T17:52:11.867Z Tukaram Mundhe urges Gen-Z to look beyond social media, think critically Tukaram Mundhe https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/iit-delhi-31-year-old-msc-student-dies-after-falling-from-sixth-floor https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-06-18/pqtep4q3/jhj.png Police are investigating the death of a 31-year-old MSc student at IIT Delhi after he was found to have fallen from the lecture hall complex | File image fact-net en 2026-08-22T17:43:49.954Z IIT Delhi: 31-year-old MSc student dies after falling from sixth floor IIT Delhi, MSc student, campus death, Delhi Police, IIT tragedy https://www.fact.net.in/nation/violence-used-to-hinder-womens-progress-80-face-harassment-rahul-gandhi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/wzich8g1/PTI08222026000692B.jpg Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi during the 'Chhatron ki Goonj' event, in Pune, on Saturday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-22T17:16:07.968Z Violence used to hinder women’s progress; 80% face harassment: Rahul Gandhi Rahul Gandhi https://www.fact.net.in/nation/panama-flagged-cargo-ship-sinks-in-bay-of-bengal-rescue-ops-on https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/sojbc4mg/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-104248-PM.png Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-22T17:13:26.754Z Panama-flagged cargo ship with 24 crew members on board sinks in Bay of Bengal, rescue ops on cargo ship sinking, Bay of Bengal, Panama flagged, Indian Coast Guard https://www.fact.net.in/world/canada-will-impose-retaliatory-tariffs-on-us-goods-beginning-sept-8-as-trade-negotiations-collapse https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/d5vfamvd/Screenshot-2026-08-22-221029.png Mark Carney said that 'in the coming days, we will release the details of these new tariff measures, which will come into force the Tuesday after Labor Day' | X fact-net en 2026-08-22T16:42:40.991Z Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods beginning Sept 8 as trade negotiations collapse Canada US tariffs, retaliatory tariffs, Trump tariffs, Canada trade dispute, trade negotiations, US Canada relations https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pm-modi-meets-bjps-newly-formed-65-member-team-at-party-headquarters https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/wsyzngno/PTI08222026000555B.jpg Prime Minister Narendra Modi poses for group photographs with newly-appointed office-bearers and national functionaries of the party during a meeting, in New Delhi, on Saturday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-22T16:35:58.697Z PM Modi meets BJP’s newly formed 65-member team at party headquarters Vande Mataram, National Song, BJP resolution, Narendra Modi, Nitin Nabin https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/would-you-stay-here-japan-turns-116-year-old-prison-into-luxury-hotel https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/m2rrdie4/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-091425-PM.png The Meiji-era building dates back to 1908 | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-22T15:45:14.933Z Would you stay here? Japan turns 116-year-old prison into luxury hotel Nara Prison hotel, Hoshinoya Nara, Japan luxury hotel, Meiji era architecture https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/kolkata-police-arrests-owner-of-hotel-where-fire-claimed-nine-lives https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/e56fyzoa/PTI08192026000167A.jpg Police had launched a search for Mitra after the incident and also conducted searches at his two other hotels in Digha and Mandarmani on Friday | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-22T15:35:42.001Z Kolkata Police arrests owner of hotel where fire claimed nine lives Kolkata hotel fire, Shikha Inn, hotel owner arrest, Kolkata Police, New Market hotel, Bangladeshi victims https://www.fact.net.in/states/rajasthan/aiapget-2026-power-failure-disrupts-exam-in-jaipur-re-test-for-49-candidates https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/gv9ssaz9/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-090033-PM.png The re-examination is scheduled for September 1 in Jaipur | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-22T15:32:12.022Z AIAPGET 2026: Power failure disrupts exam in Jaipur, re-test for 49 candidates AIAPGET 2026, AIAPGET re-exam, NTA AIAPGET, Jaipur exam, power failure https://www.fact.net.in/sports/gayatri-treesa-script-history-with-indias-first-womens-doubles-medal-since-2011 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/z56zinnd/PTI08222026000506A.jpg Treesa Jolly, front, and Gayatri Gopichand Pullela compete during a women's doubles semifinal badminton match at the BWF World Championships, at IGI Stadium, in New Delhi, on Saturday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-22T15:22:00.606Z Gayatri-Treesa script history with India’s first women’s doubles medal since 2011 Gayatri Treesa, Indian badminton, World Championships, Arjuna Award, Liu Sheng Shu https://www.fact.net.in/legal/yamuna-floodplain-sc-overturns-ngt-order-against-art-of-living-directs-refund-of-rs-5-crore-fine https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/c1kaymg7/STOCKPTI1120140047.jpg While clearing Art of Living of liability, the Supreme Court criticised the DDA for permitting the 2016 event on an active Yamuna floodplain fact-net en 2026-08-22T15:18:26.703Z Yamuna floodplain: SC overturns NGT order against Art of Living, directs refund of Rs 5 crore fine Art of Living, Supreme Court, Yamuna floodplain, Sri Sri https://www.fact.net.in/sports/sports-ministry-clears-492-athletes-for-asian-games-athletics-gets-73-spots https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/d5ke2a20/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-084135-PM.png India’s Asian Games contingent includes 265 men and 227 women, with athletes from badminton, boxing, esports and rowing also selected | Representational image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-08-22T15:12:05.717Z Sports Ministry clears 492 athletes for Asian Games, athletics gets 73 spots Asian Games, Indian contingent, Sports Ministry, Neeraj Chopra, PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen https://www.fact.net.in/states/odisha/flood-battered-odisha-braces-for-another-spell-of-heavy-rain https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/w507sypa/PTI08172026000298B.jpg People wade through floodwater on an inundated road following rainfall as water from the Salandi river enters villages, in Bhadrak district, Odisha | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-22T15:08:24.611Z Flood-battered Odisha braces for another spell of heavy rain Odisha, Odisha flood https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/mumbai-indians-make-surprise-signing-from-rajasthan-royals-ahead-of-ipl-2027 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/8hd9yuuo/HQUNvnTaUAAa3e.jpg Bharucha joins MI after a long stint with Rajasthan Royals, where he worked on scouting and the development of several Indian players | X/@mipaltan fact-net en 2026-08-22T15:06:03.123Z Mumbai Indians make surprise ‘signing’ from Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL 2027 Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Zubin Bharucha https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/they-grabbed-him-by-the-neck-adobe-techies-mother-recounts-fatal-attack https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/37r1dx5z/Screenshot-2026-08-22-195547.png The couple had been married for three-and-a-half years and had two twin children, who are a few months old | X fact-net en 2026-08-22T14:26:37.344Z ‘They grabbed him by the neck’: Adobe techie’s mother recounts fatal attack Adobe techie murder, Delhi murder case, Adobe engineer killed https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/dmks-big-organisational-reset-age-caps-two-term-limit-and-110-districts https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/02cdefc3-258e-41e4-aa1f-6af6aa8dd4ba/STOCK_PTI12_28_2022_664.jpg After its electoral setback, the DMK is restructuring party posts and expanding organisational districts while placing greater emphasis on younger leaders | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-22T13:22:53.925Z DMK’s big organisational reset: Age caps, two-term limit and 110 districts DMK, MK Stalin , DMK president MK Stalin https://www.fact.net.in/business/rbi-forex-swap-window-draws-7285-billion-inflows-till-august-21 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-02/oc3x51xp/STOCK_PTI4_5_2018_0020.jpg With the forex swap window set to close on August 31, RBI data shows strong mobilisation of foreign currency, led by FCNR(B) deposits fact-net en 2026-08-22T13:12:37.672Z RBI forex swap window draws $72.85 billion inflows till August 21 RBI, Reserve Bank of India https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-may-replace-a-pearl-harbor-heros-name-with-his-own-on-navy-carrier https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-12/jxllfdb9/Donald-Trump.jfif A US Navy carrier named after Pearl Harbor hero Doris Miller could reportedly be renamed after Donald Trump, sparking criticism from civil rights groups | Representational image/X/@WhiteHouse fact-net en 2026-08-22T13:03:27.655Z Trump may replace a Pearl Harbor hero's name with his own on Navy carrier Doris Miller, Trump carrier, Donald Trump, Navy carrier https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pm-modis-25-years-in-public-office-bjp-plans-nationwide-seva-pakhwada https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-10-07/cpfx57rf/PTI08152025000203A.jpg BJP teams will organise sanitation, blood donation and health camps, alongside seminars and Gen Z outreach during the 16-day campaign | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-22T12:30:26.641Z PM Modi’s 25 years in public office: BJP plans nationwide ‘Seva Pakhwada’ Seva Pakhwada, Modi 25 years, BJP campaign, BJP Seva https://www.fact.net.in/business/fixed-returns-high-returns-sebi-proposes-tighter-bond-ad-rules https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/09nl6qdy/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-055608-PM.png Sebi has proposed tighter rules on promotional claims, disclosures, urgency messaging and influencer-led advertising | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-22T12:26:32.300Z ‘Fixed returns’, ‘high returns’: Sebi proposes tighter bond ad rules Sebi regulations, bond advertisements, online bond https://www.fact.net.in/world/strait-of-hormuz-crisis-iran-claims-victory-as-france-saudi-arabia-seek-alternatives https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/ac5mvbh9/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-054716-PM.png France and Saudi Arabia are expected to discuss pipelines, ports and rail links to bypass the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing Iran war | Representational image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-08-22T12:17:51.293Z Strait of Hormuz crisis: Iran claims victory as France, Saudi Arabia seek alternatives Strait of Hormuz, Iran war, Hormuz crisis, US Iran tensions, Middle East conflict https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/after-deadly-hotel-fires-kolkata-shuts-13-hotels-over-fire-safety-violations https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/2ckdrjzl/PTI08202026000192B.jpg Police personnel stand guard outside a closed hotel on Mirza Ghalib Street in Kolkata | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-22T11:59:36.786Z After deadly hotel fires, Kolkata shuts 13 hotels over fire safety violations Kolkata hotel fire, Kolkata hotels shut, West Bengal fire, Tarapith hotel fire, fire safety violations https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/isro-wont-build-rockets-anymore-heres-what-indias-space-agency-is-changing https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-12-05/2j1hkpb8/1000039104.jpg The shift will allow ISRO to focus more on advanced research, technology, science and space exploration as India's private space sector expands fact-net en 2026-08-22T11:48:37.781Z ISRO won't build rockets anymore? Here's what India's space agency is changing ISRO https://www.fact.net.in/nation/unfounded-claims-bci-chairman-manan-mishra-rejects-allegations-says-claims-are-baseless https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/h3mojpc5/BCI-chairman-Manan-Mishra-X Manan Mishra dismissed allegations against him and invited scrutiny of the trust’s accounts after Reddy sought his resignation | File image/X fact-net en 2026-08-22T11:18:23.816Z 'Unfounded claims': BCI chairman Manan Mishra rejects allegations, says claims are 'baseless' Bar Council, BCI chairman, Manan Mishra, BCI allegations https://www.fact.net.in/business/india-to-supply-mauritius-entire-petrol-diesel-and-atf-imports-under-5-year-pact https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/eub5kste/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-043154-PM.png IOC will supply Mauritius' entire import requirement of petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-22T11:02:24.870Z India to supply Mauritius' entire petrol, diesel and ATF imports under 5-year pact India Mauritius energy, Mauritius fuel imports, fuel supply pact, Indian Oil https://www.fact.net.in/business/india-to-get-1800-km-of-new-lpg-pipelines-at-rs-7000-crore https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/ux4zvei9/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-042041-PM.png The new pipelines are expected to improve LPG supply resilience, cut tanker movement and lower logistics costs and road safety risks | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-22T10:51:08.676Z India to get 1,800 km of new LPG pipelines at Rs 7,000 crore LPG pipelines, PNGRB, GAIL India, India LPG, pipeline network, LPG safety https://www.fact.net.in/nation/no-compromise-bjp-condemns-congress-decision-to-sing-two-vande-mataram-stanzas https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/rkwitgsd/PTI08222026000046B.jpg BJP national president and MP Nitin Nabin's first meeting with the party's newly-appointed national office-bearers, in New Delhi, on Saturday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-22T10:43:38.969Z ‘No compromise’: BJP condemns Congress decision to sing two 'Vande Mataram' stanzas Vande Mataram, BJP resolution, Congress decision, national song, Jana Gana Mana, Nitin Nabin https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/driver-kills-passenger-with-bricks-over-fare-dispute-in-west-delhi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/c831048e-a9fd-438a-9846-c3156dce9ffb/ANI_20220908063514.jpg A passenger allegedly killed during a fare dispute was found near a school, while police continue efforts to establish his identity | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-22T10:40:30.708Z Driver kills passenger with bricks over fare dispute in west Delhi fare dispute, west Delhi, passenger killed, Naraina Vihar https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/my-job-is-to-win-trophies-gautam-gambhir-hits-back-at-criticism https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-04-24/bt80d6xe/jgk.png Gautam Gambhir dismissed criticism over India’s recent Test results, saying his focus remains on winning trophies rather than views or likes | File image fact-net en 2026-08-22T09:20:38.212Z ‘My job is to win trophies’: Gautam Gambhir hits back at criticism Gautam Gambhir, India head coach, Test cricket, WTC rankings, Ajit Agarkar, Kuldeep Yadav, Shubman Gill, three-Test series https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/a-bad-angle-kareena-kapoor-pregnancy-rumours-dismissed-by-sister-in-law-saba-pataudi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/ttefqhix/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-024524-PM.png Saba urged people to stop speculating about private matters and said 'some things are left private' | Instagram/sabapataudi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/o3xzdw4v/Screenshot-2026-08-22-144103.png fact-net en 2026-08-22T09:16:43.793Z 'A bad angle': Kareena Kapoor pregnancy rumours dismissed by sister-in-law Saba Pataudi Kareena Kapoor, Saba Pataudi, Kareena Kapoor pregnancy, Kareena Kapoor pregnant https://www.fact.net.in/legal/patna-high-court-rejects-plea-for-300-devotees-in-siwan-procession-cites-law-and-order https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/904c8faf-79f9-411c-80fa-b1b50d7d53ab/GQf6MRgaIAAYjFd.jpg The court rejected a plea seeking permission for 300 devotees, citing law and order concerns and incidents during earlier processions | File image/X fact-net en 2026-08-22T09:03:15.483Z Patna High Court rejects plea for 300 devotees in Siwan procession, cites law and order Patna High Court, Siwan procession, Article 25, religious procession, Bhadrapad festival https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/gorkha-issue-centre-forms-panel-to-draft-final-agreement-after-amit-shah-meeting https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/qp4uiyzs/PTI08212026000689B.jpg Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a review meeting along with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and others | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-22T08:58:24.429Z Gorkha issue: Centre forms panel to draft final agreement after Amit Shah meeting Gorkha issue, Gorkhaland, Raju Bista, Amit Shah, Darjeeling hills, Gorkha accord, Gorkha leaders, hill communities https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/nhrc-orders-probe-into-rs-5-crore-allegation-against-punjab-cms-wife https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/73be384d-d03b-4cbd-aaca-a77b287e7227/PTI06_18_2024_000173B__1_.jpg The human rights panel has sought an action taken report within two weeks after taking cognisance of the Rs 5 crore allegation | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-22T08:53:36.701Z NHRC orders probe into Rs 5 crore allegation against Punjab CM's wife NHRC probe, Punjab CM, Bhagwant Mann, Punjab NHRC, rape case, Punjab government, Mann wife https://www.fact.net.in/nation/the-bar-deserves-better-bci-co-chair-demands-manan-mishras-resignation https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-15/dtts6uhn/newindianexpress2026-08-158ig8w417Manan-Kumar-Mishra.avif Manan Mishra rejected the resignation demand and also objected to the CJP's use of the term 'legal cockroaches' for advocates | File image fact-net en 2026-08-22T08:24:10.263Z ‘The Bar deserves better’: BCI co-chair demands Manan Mishra's resignation Bar Council, BCI controversy, Manan Mishra, BCI resignation, BCI protest, Cockroach Janta https://www.fact.net.in/legal/fathers-custody-could-not-be-illegal-per-se-jk-hc-flags-family-courts-action https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/7c2c6efa-4947-45b5-8d79-37e3a9e091a5/GJLCW3tWAAAk6j7.jpg The court said the father’s custody was prima facie covered by a prior agreement and questioned the search warrant process | File image/X fact-net en 2026-08-22T08:17:25.521Z ‘Father’s custody could not be illegal per se’: J&K HC flags family court’s action child custody, Jammu Kashmir HC, family court, BNSS 2023, Family Courts Act, Article 227 https://www.fact.net.in/legal/kerala-high-court-grants-bail-to-former-bjp-leader-in-palathayi-minor-assault-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/f47kmk3s/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-014206-PM.png The High Court flagged inconsistencies in the prosecution evidence and differing findings by investigating teams while granting Padmarajan bail | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-22T08:12:36.674Z Kerala High Court grants bail to former BJP leader in Palathayi minor assault case Kerala High Court , Palathayi case, KK Padmarajan https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/no-lift-in-my-journey-climbed-stairs-of-hard-work-haryana-cm-saini-tells-young-entrepreneurs https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/0ifg2kcd/PTI08212026000535B.jpg Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini along with others pose for photographs during the Gen-H Startup Summit, in Gurugram, on Friday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-22T08:06:08.495Z 'No lift in my journey, climbed stairs of hard work': Haryana CM Saini tells young entrepreneurs Haryana CM Saini, Gen H Yuva, young entrepreneurs, Haryana startups https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/pocso-awareness-drive-haryana-schools-sensitise-over-3-lakh-students https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/y5j6zk58/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-010258-PM.png More than 3 lakh students have been sensitised under Haryana's ongoing school campaign on POCSO provisions and child protection | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-22T07:33:35.675Z POCSO awareness drive: Haryana schools sensitise over 3 lakh students POCSO awareness, child protection, Haryana schools, POCSO Act, child safety https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/haryana-government-seeks-district-wise-reports-on-delayed-waterlogging-drainage https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-07/pmae94tt/PTI08062026000358B.jpg The Haryana government wants officials to explain why waterlogged areas took longer to drain and has warned of accountability for negligence | Representational image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-22T07:22:04.056Z Haryana government seeks district-wise reports on delayed waterlogging drainage Haryana waterlogging, drainage delays, monsoon flooding, Ranbir Gangwa, Haryana drainage https://www.fact.net.in/states/rajasthan/cowsheds-and-no-toilets-cjp-inspections-put-focus-on-rajasthan-schools-611-have-no-buildings https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/aeyokdcz/HQTlOM4awAAV2ho.jpg From unsafe classrooms to no buildings, Rajasthan schools face a major crisis | X/@abhijeet_dipke fact-net en 2026-08-22T07:17:05.235Z Cowsheds and no toilets: CJP ‘inspections’ put focus on Rajasthan schools, 611 have no buildings Rajasthan schools, school infrastructure, government schools https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/deepika-padukones-spirit-exit-row-actor-likes-post-hitting-out-at-vanga-brothers https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-06-08/k27vny6v/vdfbvdb.png Deepika Padukone's Instagram activity has drawn attention after Pranay Reddy Vanga made fresh claims about her exit from 'Spirit' | File image fact-net en 2026-08-22T07:01:31.882Z Deepika Padukone's 'Spirit' exit row: Actor likes post hitting out at Vanga brothers Deepika Padukone, Spirit exit, Vanga brothers, Spirit controversy, Prabhas film https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-russia-talks-jaishankar-to-visit-moscow-on-august-23-24 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-04-23/8o6mm6xx/AP08212025000199A.jpg External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Russia on August 23-24 to co-chair the 27th India-Russia inter-governmental commission | File image fact-net en 2026-08-22T06:53:34.026Z India-Russia talks: Jaishankar to visit Moscow on August 23-24 India Russia talks, Jaishankar Moscow, India Russia relations, Jaishankar Lavrov, India Russia trade https://www.fact.net.in/world/canada-gurdwara-attack-man-stabs-2-with-screwdriver-a-day-after-jail-release https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/0na0uw91/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-121602-PM.png Two men were stabbed with a screwdriver after confronting a man who entered the prayer area | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-22T06:46:34.605Z Canada gurdwara attack: Man stabs 2 with screwdriver a day after jail release Canada gurdwara, Edmonton stabbing, gurdwara attack, Sikh temple, screwdriver stabbing https://www.fact.net.in/nation/government-restricts-fixed-dose-combinations-containing-2-chemical-compounds-for-young-children https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/i869us9v/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-120201-PM.png The decision followed recommendations by an expert committee and the Drugs Technical Advisory Board | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-22T06:32:31.540Z Government restricts fixed dose combinations containing 2 chemical compounds for young children fixed dose combinations, children medicines, pediatric safety, government notification, drug restrictions, label warnings https://www.fact.net.in/nation/nitin-nabin-holds-first-meeting-with-bjps-new-national-team https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/c56q9330/PTI08222026000040A.jpg BJP national president and MP Nitin Nabin's first meeting with the party's newly-appointed national office-bearers, at party headquarters, in New Delhi, on Saturday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-22T06:27:56.269Z Nitin Nabin holds first meeting with BJP's new national team Nitin Nabin, BJP national team, BJP reshuffle, BJP strategy, Cabinet reshuffle, Smriti Irani, Vasundhara Raje https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/maharashtras-ladki-bahin-payout-puzzle-rs-9605-crore-went-to-ineligible-recipients https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/p9dta9i0/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-115146-AM.png The government plans to recover payments from government employees and officers, but not other ineligible beneficiaries | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-22T06:22:16.581Z Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin payout puzzle: Rs 9,605 crore went to ineligible recipients Ladki Bahin, Maharashtra scheme, ineligible beneficiaries, BJP government https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/pay-rs-350-cross-your-local-toll-plaza-unlimited-times-nhai-pass-explained https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-03-19/pyk05kll/1000065494.jpg Residents living within 20 km of a participating toll plaza with non-commercial vehicles can apply | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-22T06:12:21.733Z Pay Rs 350, cross your local toll plaza unlimited times: NHAI pass explained NHAI local pass, digital toll pass, RajmargYatra app, Rs 350 pass, FASTag linkage, DigiLocker KYC https://www.fact.net.in/business/filed-your-itr-heres-who-must-meet-the-august-31-deadline https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08/f6f57dcf-375a-4be0-93e6-6d8b7adcc45f/income-tax-pti-750x500-0-0-1628214370%20(1).jpg The August 31 ITR deadline applies to several non-audit taxpayers, including freelancers, professionals, traders and small businesses fact-net en 2026-08-22T06:06:36.830Z Filed your ITR? Here's who must meet the August 31 deadline ITR filing, August 31 deadline https://www.fact.net.in/business/sbi-cash-withdrawal-rule-changed-rs-15-charge-after-4-free-withdrawals-from-october-1 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-09-17/4j5dr7d5/eereee.png SBI is revising cash withdrawal charges for certain BSBD accounts, while digital transactions will remain free without restrictions fact-net en 2026-08-22T05:30:23.143Z SBI cash withdrawal rule changed: Rs 15 charge after 4 free withdrawals from October 1 SBI withdrawal charges, SBI cash withdrawal, SBI free withdrawals, cash withdrawal limit, SBI October rule, UPI transactions