https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/sikh-clergy-declares-aap-mla-manwinder-singh-giaspura-tankhaiya-over-caste-bias-allegations https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-17/w7fhvsn7/Akhal-Takht.jpg Akal Takht declares Giaspura ‘tankhaiya’ as 12 AAP MLAs apologise over caste row | X fact-net en 2026-10-17T08:45:57.527Z Sikh clergy declares AAP MLA Manwinder Singh Giaspura ‘tankhaiya’ over caste-bias allegations Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/centre-seeks-punjab-reports-on-drug-linked-deaths-as-amit-shah-bhagwant-mann-trade-charges https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/4512838f-e8f3-468c-8eac-9bc52ccc05ef/PTI06_18_2024_000173B.jpg Bhagwant Mann hits back at Amit Shah as Centre seeks reports on Punjab’s drug-linked deaths | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-17T08:37:57.919Z Centre seeks Punjab reports on drug-linked deaths as Amit Shah, Bhagwant Mann trade charges Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-sir-blos-to-recheck-476-million-deleted-names-before-final-voter-roll https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/tsrqzhw2/ANI-20260808033341.jpg Delhi BLOs to verify deleted voter entries by October 30 amid concerns over SIR exclusions | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-17T08:24:28.531Z Delhi SIR: BLOs to recheck 4.76 million deleted names before final voter roll Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/one-dead-5-injured-as-dtc-bus-hits-scooter-in-delhis-anand-parbat https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-17/08nd06ah/DTC.png DTC bus hits scooter on DBG Road in Delhi, killing one and injuring five others | X fact-net en 2026-10-17T08:18:31.378Z One dead, 5 injured as DTC bus hits scooter in Delhi's Anand Parbat Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/legal/ngt-seeks-centres-response-to-plea-challenging-17700-crore-google-adani-data-centre-in-vizag https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-17/a1i40w9f/Google–Adani-Data-Center-Legal-Review.png Plea challenges clearance for Vizag data centre over proximity to sanctuary and reservoir | Representational Image fact-net en 2026-10-17T08:11:17.120Z NGT seeks Centre’s response to plea challenging ₹17,700 crore Google-Adani data centre in Vizag Legal https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/durga-puja-business-boom-in-kolkata-favours-malls-big-organisers-as-small-traders-struggle https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-14/1e15ztia/PTI10142026000031A.jpg Kolkata’s festive spending surges, widening the gap between big retailers and small businesses | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-17T07:26:29.745Z Durga Puja business boom in Kolkata favours malls, big organisers as small traders struggle West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/states/rajasthan/kota-expressway-accident-8-pilgrims-killed-as-tempo-traveller-plunges-into-drain https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-17/3l9rfv9t/2026-10-17-124758.png Eight pilgrims die as tempo traveller breaks divider and plunges 20 feet into drain | X fact-net en 2026-10-17T07:18:59.055Z Kota expressway accident: 8 pilgrims killed as tempo traveller plunges into drain Rajasthan, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/legal/dhruv-rathee-defamation-case-delhi-court-issues-bailable-warrants-hearing-on-october-31 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-08/jaeryz1q/2026-10-08-151503.png Dhruv Rathee faces fresh legal action over alleged defamatory claims in YouTube video | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-17T07:13:04.803Z Dhruv Rathee defamation case: Delhi court issues bailable warrants, hearing on October 31 Legal https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-minister-dilip-ghosh-slams-delhi-protests-asks-bjp-workers-to-win-all-elections https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/ccfc6290-86e6-4535-b879-d1a1e726fda6/PTI02_28_2024_000267A.jpg Dilip Ghosh targets Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee over opposition protests | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-17T06:58:58.364Z Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh slams Delhi protests, asks BJP workers to win all elections West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttarakhand/ankita-bhandari-case-parents-seek-narco-tests-for-former-bjp-mla-actress-at-cbi-meet https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-17/tvbfnlvl/Ankita-Bhandari-CBI-Case.jpg Parents meet CBI officials, seek narco tests for former BJP MLA and actress | X fact-net en 2026-10-17T05:58:51.010Z Ankita Bhandari case: Parents seek narco tests for former BJP MLA, actress at CBI meet Uttarakhand, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/us-lawmakers-accuse-trump-of-surrendering-to-putin-over-russia-sanctions-waiver https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-09-06/dnqgylhc/3634.jpg Trump faces heat from lawmakers over Russia deal and sanctions relief | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-17T05:49:11.451Z US lawmakers accuse Trump of ‘surrendering’ to Putin over Russia sanctions waiver World https://www.fact.net.in/nation/us-lawmakers-urge-rubio-to-raise-delhi-protest-detentions-with-india-during-visit https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-14/taeqacpm/ANI-20261014133158.jpg US lawmakers urge Rubio to discuss alleged intimidation and unlawful detentions with India | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-17T05:41:17.024Z US lawmakers urge Rubio to raise Delhi protest detentions with India during visit Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/ajit-pawar-crash-operator-vsr-flagged-for-training-lapses-in-2023-mumbai-learjet-probe https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-17/6bm78310/Learjet.jpg Pilot errors blamed for Mumbai Learjet crash as AAIB flags VSR training deficiencies | X fact-net en 2026-10-17T05:31:17.440Z Ajit Pawar crash operator VSR flagged for training lapses in 2023 Mumbai Learjet probe Maharashtra, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/starlink-says-it-has-all-government-approvals-amid-reliance-musk-row-over-india-entry https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-13/s9wct7nb/starlink.webp Starlink responds to Reliance amid row over satellite internet entry into India | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-17T05:22:29.320Z Starlink says it has all government approvals amid Reliance-Musk row over India entry Business https://www.fact.net.in/nation/trump-waives-russia-related-tariffs-targeting-india-and-four-other-nations-over-energy-purchases https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-03-10/nuppwgye/yuui.png Trump waives tariffs on Russian energy buyers, including India, ahead of US midterms | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-17T05:15:43.578Z Trump waives Russia-related tariffs targeting India and four other nations over energy purchases Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/cjp-founder-abhijeet-dipke-to-be-produced-before-magistrate-neha-bora-released https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-17/xmpvgpdm/Image-Oct-17-2026-102455-AM.png Neha Bora released after detention as CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke faces further action | X fact-net en 2026-10-17T04:56:25.033Z CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke to be produced before magistrate, Neha Bora released Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/business/india-among-top-3-investors-as-world-bank-mobilises-record-usd-112-billion https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/9o97heus/58008d11-43cd-4e10-8dcd-fcad1ed8a2a3.png World Bank chief Ajay Banga said total financing exceeded USD 230 billion, but investment in low-income countries remained largely stagnant fact-net en 2026-10-16T18:50:13.009Z India among top 3 investors as World Bank mobilises record USD 112 billion Business https://www.fact.net.in/world/two-tankers-attacked-near-hormuz-romania-all-24-indian-sailors-safe https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/lnypbxf9/images-2026-10-17T001626.984.jpeg Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed no injuries or casualties in either incident amid growing concerns over maritime security fact-net en 2026-10-16T18:48:29.372Z Two tankers attacked near Hormuz, Romania; all 24 Indian sailors safe World https://www.fact.net.in/world/trumps-press-secretary-katie-zacharia-fired-after-just-five-days-in-white-house https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/bcf1njda/2300007772.jpeg Trump had publicly urged her to reconsider the job, while reports differed on whether she was dismissed or transitioning out fact-net en 2026-10-16T18:22:18.318Z Trump’s press secretary Katie Zacharia fired after just five days in White House World https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/much-can-happen-before-oct-30-says-derek-as-tmc-factions-prepare-for-ec-hearing https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/cj47rcfz/PTI09302026000063B-1.jpg Election Commission had barred both factions from using TMC name and Flowers and Grass symbol during West Bengal bypolls fact-net en 2026-10-16T18:19:30.774Z ‘Much can happen before Oct 30’, says Derek as TMC factions prepare for EC hearing West Bengal, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/election-commission-sets-october-30-hearing-on-rival-tmc-factions-claim-to-party-name-symbol https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/jvtekhmg/ELECTION-COMMISSION Election Commission sets October 30 hearing on rival TMC factions’ claim to party name, symbol fact-net en 2026-10-16T18:13:01.144Z Election Commission sets October 30 hearing on rival TMC factions’ claim to party name, symbol Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/centre-amends-census-rules-allows-private-school-teachers-to-be-appointed-enumerators https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/9mshxolk/PTI05022026000054A.jpg Revised rules expanded eligibility to teachers, government employees and other suitable persons as preparations continued for the 2027 Census fact-net en 2026-10-16T17:59:28.101Z Centre amends Census rules, allows private school teachers to be appointed enumerators Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/jammu-and-kashmir/jk-ias-officer-faces-probe-for-abusing-woman-colleague-during-online-meeting https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/fjnnmwt8/639277205563250911IMG-20261015-WA0221.jpg Omar Abdullah sought protection for woman officer against retaliatory action as inquiry panel was directed to submit its findings within 15 days fact-net en 2026-10-16T17:50:20.891Z J&K IAS officer faces probe for abusing woman colleague during online meeting Jammu & Kashmir, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/trumps-visa-crackdown-could-drive-tech-talent-out-of-us-warns-microsoft-president https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/lyxqy83h/gdbfgn.png Brad Smith cautions that restrictions on green cards for skilled foreign workers could weaken America's technological leadership for decades fact-net en 2026-10-16T17:49:16.056Z Trump's visa crackdown could drive tech talent out of US, warns Microsoft president World https://www.fact.net.in/states/assam/fire-guts-lubricant-warehouse-in-assams-nagaon-property-worth-rs-12-lakh-destroyed https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/imffl8o2/PTI10162026000106B.jpg BJP MP Devasish Sharma visited the site as another fire at a flour mill in Haibargaon caused extensive property damage fact-net en 2026-10-16T17:33:54.771Z Fire guts lubricant warehouse in Assam's Nagaon, property worth Rs 12 lakh destroyed Assam https://www.fact.net.in/legal/delhi-riots-case-tahir-hussain-gets-two-years-in-jail-for-abetting-violence https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/4roehuq3/DELHI-ELECTION-TAHIR-HUSSAIN-DELHI-202529018.jpg Court said former AAP councillor used his position to facilitate rioting instead of maintaining peace during the 2020 northeast Delhi violence fact-net en 2026-10-16T17:33:03.218Z Delhi riots case: Tahir Hussain gets two years in jail for abetting violence Legal https://www.fact.net.in/business/sitharaman-jbic-chief-discuss-clean-energy-semiconductor-investments https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/w14mp035/PTI10162026000193B.jpg Finance Minister also met Bhutanese counterpart to discuss energy, trade, connectivity, GIFT City and rupee-based payment settlements fact-net en 2026-10-16T17:32:10.878Z Sitharaman, JBIC chief discuss clean energy, semiconductor investments Business https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/firs-against-those-defacing-public-property-in-delhi-orders-cm-rekha-gupta-ahead-of-diwali https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/7vd8lga9/20250223186L.jpg Departments were asked to identify dark spots, improve street lighting and ensure public spaces remained clean, safe and orderly during festivities fact-net en 2026-10-16T17:15:32.019Z FIRs against those defacing public property in Delhi, orders CM Rekha Gupta ahead of Diwali Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/bhuvneshwar-returns-to-india-squad-after-four-years-as-arshdeep-suffers-shoulder-injury https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/tt8maz3i/ANI-20261016143423.jpg Veteran pacer added for Saturday’s series-deciding fifth T20I against West Indies in Bengaluru, with five-match contest locked at 2-2 fact-net en 2026-10-16T17:07:02.267Z Bhuvneshwar returns to India squad after four years as Arshdeep suffers shoulder injury Cricket https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/deepti-niki-rescue-india-from-collapse-to-seal-four-wicket-win-over-zimbabwe https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/hxaujp2k/india-women-vs-zimbabwe-women-0ea178f2-e8fe-4e6d-8c00-d9a9e886571f-486face3-2706-4a04-9006-f90446e20b6f.webp Nyasha Gwanzura's three-wicket burst rattled hosts, but India completed chase in 15.4 overs to take 1-0 lead in T20 series fact-net en 2026-10-16T17:06:51.610Z Deepti, Niki rescue India from collapse to seal four-wicket win over Zimbabwe Cricket https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/ali-fazal-turns-showstopper-for-tarun-tahilianis-tasva-at-lakme-fashion-week https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/36l40kxl/PTI10162026000070A.jpg Designer showcased contemporary Indian occasion wear, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern silhouettes, intricate embroidery and sharp tailoring fact-net en 2026-10-16T17:05:01.725Z Ali Fazal turns showstopper for Tarun Tahiliani's Tasva at Lakme Fashion Week Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/honey-singh-questioned-by-maharashtra-cyber-cell-over-alleged-obscene-remarks-at-delhi-concert https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/vavkp8xc/Yo-Yo-Honey-Singh-Image-1.jpg Video clip from the concert had gone viral on social media, drawing criticism and prompting police to register a case fact-net en 2026-10-16T17:01:13.624Z Honey Singh questioned by Maharashtra Cyber Cell over alleged obscene remarks at Delhi concert Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/centre-expands-census-staffing-rules-to-include-private-school-teachers-in-haryana https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/5rvdm9li/ghh.png New rules permit deployment of private school teachers, clerks and other suitable personnel; legal challenge remains pending before court fact-net en 2026-10-16T16:59:17.634Z Centre expands Census staffing rules to include private school teachers in Haryana Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/pm-modi-to-visit-haryana-to-inaugurate-rs-800-crore-martyrs-memorial-in-ambala https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/2afzluba/images-25.jfif Ambala’s 1857 memorial features 23 historical galleries, names of over 700 freedom fighters and advanced audiovisual installations fact-net en 2026-10-16T16:58:01.670Z PM Modi to visit Haryana to inaugurate Rs 800 crore Martyrs’ Memorial in Ambala Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-issues-fresh-saudi-advisory-as-airport-closure-flight-cancellations-strand-travellers https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/iismradb/emirates-boeing-777-aircraft.jpg Two Indians injured in October 10 airport attack remained in ICU, while travellers and Umrah pilgrims were warned of prolonged disruptions fact-net en 2026-10-16T16:55:37.475Z India issues fresh Saudi advisory as airport closure, flight cancellations strand travellers Nation https://www.fact.net.in/legal/gauhati-hc-grants-bail-to-suspended-dsp-sandipon-garg-in-zubeen-death-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/7ve3et1r/GAUHATI-HC Sandipon Garg is likely to be released after Durga Puja holidays as other accused continue to face proceedings in the singer's death case fact-net en 2026-10-16T16:55:12.352Z Gauhati HC grants bail to suspended DSP Sandipon Garg in Zubeen death case Legal https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/cjp-leader-abhijeet-dipke-detained-while-leaving-for-cp-protest https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/32wvpwwa/PTI10162026000431B.jpg Neha Bora detained near Mandi House shortly after beginning her Tiranga march in Delhi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/ami8s9w4/PTI10_16_2026_000146B.jpg The first notice, issued under the Delhi Police Act, directs him not to visit Central Park in Connaught Place fact-net en 2026-10-16T16:28:00.670Z Dipke, Neha Bora among 150 detained in Delhi; Oppn slams police action amid anti-CEC protests Abhijeet Dipke, CJP https://www.fact.net.in/nation/ambedkars-constitution-kept-india-united-despite-challenges-says-former-cji-gavai https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-06-04/bp4odl63/PTI05312025000198B.jpg Gavai stresses liberty, equality and fraternity at launch of Marathi books aimed at promoting constitutional awareness among Mumbai civic school students fact-net en 2026-10-16T16:16:47.648Z Ambedkar's Constitution kept India united despite challenges, says former CJI Gavai Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-cm-vows-to-bring-back-migrant-youths-provide-merit-based-jobs https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/tcd1cpbl/PTI07062026000191B.jpg Chief Minister promised phased development of Nandigram over two years and sought proposals for improving healthcare and local infrastructure fact-net en 2026-10-16T16:12:09.386Z Bengal CM vows to bring back migrant youths, provide merit-based jobs West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/dates-for-pm-modis-canada-visit-under-discussion-says-mea https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-13/cr9ssaks/images-24.jfif Modi and Carney recently agreed to strengthen ties in trade, energy, technology and security, with both nations targeting higher bilateral trade fact-net en 2026-10-16T15:36:00.691Z Dates for PM Modi's Canada visit under discussion, says MEA Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/jhotas-family-refuses-last-rites-demands-justice-as-outrage-grows-over-killing https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/b2m734mi/PTI10162026000078B.jpg Akal Takht Jathedar and Harsimrat Kaur Badal visit bereaved family, accuse Punjab government of failing to curb drug trafficking fact-net en 2026-10-16T15:35:11.467Z Jhota's family refuses last rites, demands justice as outrage grows over killing Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/vijays-tvk-joins-india-bloc-protest-against-cec-sir-in-tamil-nadu-says-vck-leader https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/tl45a38o/PTI10162026000418B.jpg A separate formal announcement from TVK confirming its organisational membership or the terms of any alliance arrangement was not established in the report fact-net en 2026-10-16T15:19:19.670Z Vijay’s TVK joins INDIA bloc protest against CEC, SIR in Tamil Nadu, says VCK leader Tamil Nadu https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-slams-us-lawmakers-sir-remarks-as-unwarranted-uninformed https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/686mu2e2/pramila-jayapal.jpg Indian envoy rejected claims of 13 crore voters being purged, asserting that India had independent constitutional institutions and free elections fact-net en 2026-10-16T15:17:34.685Z India slams US lawmaker's SIR remarks as 'unwarranted, uninformed' Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/india-approves-rollover-of-rs-3000-crore-currency-swap-facility-to-maldives https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/417gk2a8/India-and-Maldives RBI has provided over USD 1.1 billion in swap support since 2012 as India strengthens bilateral economic and maritime cooperation fact-net en 2026-10-16T15:02:21.543Z India approves rollover of Rs 3,000 crore currency swap facility to Maldives Business https://www.fact.net.in/nation/police-can-break-bones-but-not-satyagraha-rahul-slams-police-brutalities-against-students https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/ottdk1zy/PTI10142026000113A.jpg Rahul said a Zero FIR had been registered in Kerala and vowed legal action against officers accused of assaulting students fact-net en 2026-10-16T14:10:21.023Z Police can break bones but not 'satyagraha': Rahul slams police 'brutalities' against students Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-asks-us-to-ensure-safety-of-nationals-after-foiled-hindu-temple-attack-plot https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/8uu8y315/1500x9001948008-randhir-jaiswal.webp A 19-year-old suspect was arrested after investigators uncovered alleged white supremacist writings, firearms and ammunition linked to planned attack fact-net en 2026-10-16T14:06:08.454Z India asks US to ensure safety of nationals after foiled Hindu temple attack plot Nation https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/regime-change-no-game-over-bro-congress-bjps-war-of-phrases https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/jr9q9cws/ex-jantar-mantar-protests.jpg Congress defended its right to seek political change through democratic means as ruling party countered with 'Game over, bro' jibe fact-net en 2026-10-16T13:54:13.777Z ‘Regime change’? ‘No, game over bro’: Congress, BJP’s war of phrases Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/nation/fssai-issues-notices-to-gemini-edibles-bigbasket-flipkart-over-misleading-oil-claims https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/2mq0lmgs/FSSAI FSSAI also suspended DNV Food Products' licence and cancelled Jhanvittanni's licence over violations of food safety regulations fact-net en 2026-10-16T13:48:43.199Z FSSAI issues notices to Gemini Edibles, BigBasket, Flipkart over misleading oil claims Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/mann-hits-back-at-shah-over-drugs-asks-centre-to-take-responsibility-for-gujarat-seizure https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/vp4w0c3w/Bhagwant-Mann-2000x1200.jpg Mann defends anti-drug campaign, warns of CBI raids ahead of Assembly polls and criticises police restrictions on protesters in Delhi fact-net en 2026-10-16T13:34:38.127Z Mann hits back at Shah over drugs, asks Centre to take responsibility for Gujarat seizure Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/nation/jaishankar-rubio-to-hold-talks-in-mumbai-on-october-20-to-strengthen-india-us-ties https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/n8uk5u4x/Jaishankar-Rubio Jaishankar will also host UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan during his two-day official visit to Mumbai fact-net en 2026-10-16T13:28:00.287Z Jaishankar, Rubio to hold talks in Mumbai on October 20 to strengthen India-US ties Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/ladakh-gets-eighth-district-as-l-g-saxena-announces-sankoo-five-new-tehsils https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/vijf2v2q/HUuap3CakAAjYDU.jfif Five additional tehsils announced across Ladakh to improve access to public services; total number of tehsils rises to 37 fact-net en 2026-10-16T13:05:24.225Z Ladakh gets eighth district as L-G Saxena announces Sankoo, five new tehsils Nation https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/ducati-unveils-2027-panigale-v4-with-218-hp-engine-upgraded-electronics-and-chassis https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/zfzay24a/Panigale-V4-20272.jpg Panigale V4 S gets factory customisation with 11 colour options, including Lamborghini-inspired finishes; India arrival expected in 2027 fact-net en 2026-10-16T12:59:17.152Z Ducati unveils 2027 Panigale V4 with 218 hp engine, upgraded electronics and chassis Auto https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/mini-cooper-oxford-edition-launched-in-india-at-rs-5550-lakh-bookings-open https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/ux309yxf/03-Image-MINI-Cooper-Oxford-Edition.jpg Powered by a 204 hp turbocharged petrol engine, the special edition accelerates from 0 to 100 kmph in 6.6 seconds; deliveries begin immediately fact-net en 2026-10-16T12:59:01.956Z MINI Cooper Oxford Edition launched in India at Rs 55.50 lakh; bookings open Auto https://www.fact.net.in/business/indias-forex-reserves-fall-by-usd-8578-billion-to-usd-726-billion https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/2n6s43qh/RBI-Reserves-Amid-Market-Decline.png fact-net en 2026-10-16T11:55:38.442Z India's forex reserves fall by USD 8.578 billion to USD 726 billion RBI https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/gastronomy/world-food-day-2026-these-countries-waste-the-most-food-and-the-numbers-are-shocking https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/h46m6nbp/Food-Waste-Hunger-and-Earthly-Contrast.png fact-net en 2026-10-16T10:58:36.615Z World Food Day 2026: These countries waste the most food, and the numbers are shocking World Food Day 2026 https://www.fact.net.in/legal/centre-tells-supreme-court-aviation-rules-will-be-published-within-two-weeks https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/rn77lxyf/Indian-Aviation-Under-Legal-Scrutiny.png The Supreme Court will hear the aviation-related plea again on November 16 after the Centre said the rules under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, are ready for publication fact-net en 2026-10-16T10:42:20.489Z Centre tells Supreme Court aviation rules will be published within two weeks Supreme Court https://www.fact.net.in/states/noida/noida-authority-skips-work-circle-13-for-new-noida-creates-circles-11-12-and-14 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-01-24/tnj5saee/1000052112.jpg New Noida will follow Noida’s curious numbering pattern, with the authority leaving out work circle 13 without explaining the decision fact-net en 2026-10-16T10:30:18.768Z Noida Authority skips work circle 13 for New Noida, creates circles 11, 12 and 14 Noida https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-sir-poll-officials-begin-reverification-of-voters-removed-from-draft-rolls https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-09/3c8j3fuq/SIR-Bengal.webp Delhi CEO Ashok Kumar said around 25 lakh of 33.12 lakh voter notice cases have been resolved, with the remaining cases to be addressed by October 30 | Representational image fact-net en 2026-10-16T10:24:07.021Z Delhi SIR: Poll officials begin reverification of voters removed from draft rolls Delhi SIR, SIR https://www.fact.net.in/world/pakistan-to-chair-imf-and-world-bank-boards-in-2027-for-first-time-since-1953 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/m74vgwlx/Pakistan-Finance-and-Global-Institutions.png Pakistan is scheduled to take up the chairmanship in 2027 | Representational image fact-net en 2026-10-16T10:20:22.303Z Pakistan to chair IMF and World Bank boards in 2027 for first time since 1953 Pakistan , IMF https://www.fact.net.in/nation/dreaming-of-creating-a-situation-similar-to-bangladesh-rajnath-singh-targets-congress https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/hs8ogvp8/PTI10162026000044A.jpg Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses a press conference, at BJP headquarters, in Lucknow, on Friday | PTI fact-net en 2026-10-16T10:15:38.499Z 'Dreaming of creating a situation similar to Bangladesh': Rajnath Singh targets Congress Rajnath Singh, Congress, Bangladesh https://www.fact.net.in/nation/what-will-parliament-examine-in-indian-railways-21-key-issues-picked-for-2026-27 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08/bc07a884-6e30-41f6-b2f3-79d38c8919cf/train.jpg The Parliamentary Standing Committee has outlined its 2026-27 agenda, with safety, passenger services, infrastructure and commercial development among its priorities | Representational image fact-net en 2026-10-16T10:11:17.163Z What will Parliament examine in Indian Railways? 21 key issues picked for 2026-27 Indian Railways https://www.fact.net.in/nation/is-tiranga-unlawful-tense-exchange-as-delhi-police-ask-abhijeet-dipke-to-cancel-cjp-march https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/9z3h8a48/PTI10162026000146B.jpg A Delhi Police official with Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke, ahead of the party's 'Lehra Do Tiranga' rally, at Dipke's residence in New Delhi, on Friday | PTI fact-net en 2026-10-16T10:08:02.783Z Delhi Police bars CJP's 'Lehra Do Tiranga' march, cites public safety concerns Delhi Police, Abhijeet Dipke, CJP https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/how-much-will-teslas-flying-roadster-cost-what-we-know-about-the-rocket-powered-car https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/bdf603td/Rocket-Powered-Sports-Car-Launch.png Tesla has not released a verified measurement of the Roadster’s free-flight altitude | Representational image fact-net en 2026-10-16T07:47:25.633Z How much will Tesla’s flying Roadster cost? What we know about the rocket-powered car Tesla https://www.fact.net.in/legal/should-children-face-age-limits-on-social-media-supreme-court-seeks-centres-reply https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-29/50dwmdhb/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-115217-AM.png A PIL before the Supreme Court seeks age-based restrictions, parental consent and enforceable safeguards for children using social media platforms fact-net en 2026-10-16T07:41:11.105Z Should children face age limits on social media? Supreme Court seeks Centre’s reply Supreme Court https://www.fact.net.in/legal/1980-murder-case-allahabad-hc-finds-2-convicts-were-minors-remits-matter-to-juvenile-justice-board https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/aae20b7a-2cd4-483a-8a65-5038f506b38b/GP4uaJNXUAAOYss.jpg The Allahabad High Court fact-net en 2026-10-16T06:09:10.531Z 1980 murder case: Allahabad HC finds 2 convicts were minors, remits matter to Juvenile Justice Board Allahabad HC https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/amarinder-warring-a-fighter-will-play-very-important-role-in-punjab-polls-sachin-pilot https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/boj0g131/PTI10152026000039B.jpg Raja Warring met Sachin Pilot in Delhi after their reported differences over the leadership change | PTI fact-net en 2026-10-16T06:03:45.090Z Amarinder Warring a 'fighter', will play 'very important' role in Punjab polls: Sachin Pilot Sachin Pilot, Raja Warring, Punjab Congress https://www.fact.net.in/legal/better-sense-will-prevail-sc-declines-urgent-plea-over-central-park-shutdown-in-delhi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/2fda1089-4ca8-4f42-8ec7-5e9b0b57ee25/SC_HD.jpg fact-net en 2026-10-16T05:59:14.622Z 'Better sense will prevail': SC declines urgent plea over Central Park shutdown in Delhi Supreme Court Central Park closure, CJP protest, Supreme Court https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/special-parliament-session-likely-this-month-to-push-womens-quota-delimitation-bills https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/85rtt1td/Lok-Sabha-PTI.jpg The Centre is considering a special Parliament session to push women’s quota and delimitation Bills | File image fact-net en 2026-10-16T05:56:21.483Z 'Special Parliament session likely this month' to push women’s quota, delimitation Bills Special Parliament session https://www.fact.net.in/world/most-wanted-us-fraudster-extradited-from-india-over-alleged-600000-snap-scam https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-04/gaogp73m/HRUcQz2WYAEjvy.jpg The FBI says Manjeet Singh Bedi was brought back to the US after his arrest in India last month and will face charges linked to alleged SNAP benefits fraud fact-net en 2026-10-16T05:50:48.737Z Most-wanted US fraudster extradited from India over alleged $600,000 SNAP scam FBI, Manjeet Singh Bedi https://www.fact.net.in/world/drone-strikes-in-the-black-sea-raise-fears-of-russian-escalation-to-test-natos-response https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/cfk6oz4n/Burning-Tanker-Beneath-Drones-at-Sunset.png Drone attacks on at least seven cargo vessels in the Black Sea have raised fears of a wider Russia-NATO confrontation | Representational image fact-net en 2026-10-16T05:47:45.825Z Drone strikes in the Black Sea raise fears of Russian escalation to test NATO's response Black Sea, Russia, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukraine https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/nushrratt-bharuccha-discharged-after-surgery-what-we-know-about-her-recovery https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/obkpp0h1/PTI06242026000301A.jpg Nushrratt Bharuccha is back home after spine surgery, days after an accident in Bali | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-10-16T05:44:17.004Z Nushrratt Bharuccha discharged after surgery, what we know about her recovery Nushrratt Bharuccha https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/us-immigration-fee-changes-kick-in-today-who-faces-the-extra-cost https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/bax8dzza/U.S.-Immigration-Fees-and-Passport.png Fees for annual asylum applications, certain immigration parole benefits, initial EADs and TPS applications have increased fact-net en 2026-10-16T05:39:45.534Z US immigration fee changes kick in today, who faces the extra cost? US immigration fee https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/six-srfti-students-rusticated-over-alleged-assault-on-vc-vandalism-at-office https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/zay985zc/PTI10042026000404A.jpg SRFTI has rusticated six students over alleged assault and vandalism as an agitation over CCTV installation and campus security entered its 18th day | PTI fact-net en 2026-10-16T05:34:14.345Z Six SRFTI students rusticated over alleged assault on VC, vandalism at office SRFTI https://www.fact.net.in/states/karnataka/sudha-yadav-sworn-in-as-karnataka-governor https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/jc94fefl/PTI10132026000264B.jpg Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court Vibhu Bakhru administered the oath of office to her at an event held at Lok Bhavan, the Governor's House | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-10-16T05:31:13.240Z Sudha Yadav sworn in as Karnataka Governor Karnataka Governor, Karnataka https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/kartik-aaryan-sreeleelas-anurag-basu-film-gets-2027-release-date https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/xki7dky9/HUqbqJ5bAAAtKzy.jpg Anurag Basu’s untitled film starring Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela will release in theatres on April 30, 2027, T-Series has announced | X fact-net en 2026-10-16T05:22:31.002Z Kartik Aaryan-Sreeleela's Anurag Basu film gets 2027 release date Kartik Aaryan, Sreeleela , Kartik Aaryan-Sreeleela film, Anurag Basu https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/rajinikanth-starrer-jailer-2-earns-over-rs-100-crore-at-box-office https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/sx8csuoz/PTI10152026000037A.jpg Fans celebrate before the release of the movie | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-10-16T05:19:33.916Z Rajinikanth-starrer 'Jailer 2' earns over Rs 100 crore at box office Jailer 2, Rajinikanth https://www.fact.net.in/nation/eci-directs-officers-to-provide-searchable-pdf-voter-rolls-to-political-parties https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-02/k2akv3yi/210385-xoaiymfbex-1762778877.jpg The ECI’s latest order will give recognised political parties readable digital voter lists for each polling station | Representational image fact-net en 2026-10-16T05:17:40.013Z ECI directs officers to provide searchable PDF voter rolls to political parties Election Commission of India, ECI https://www.fact.net.in/world/magnitude-7-earthquake-hits-russias-kamchatka-peninsula-no-tsunami-warning-issued https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-08-18/u3a5cec2/images-100.jpeg fact-net en 2026-10-16T04:15:12.271Z Magnitude 7 earthquake hits Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, no tsunami warning issued earthquake , earthquake Russia, Russia https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pm-modis-canada-visit-scheduled-for-december-11-12-amid-push-to-strengthen-bilateral-ties https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-06-18/q63hapks/PTI06182025000030B.jpg PM Modi’s Canada visit comes amid renewed diplomatic engagement and efforts to finalise a comprehensive economic partnership agreement to help double bilateral trade by 2030 | File image fact-net en 2026-10-16T04:10:15.112Z PM Modi's Canada visit scheduled for December 11-12 amid push to strengthen bilateral ties India, Canada, PM Modi, Mark Carney https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/cjps-delhi-protest-today-police-impose-restrictions-32000-personnel-on-alert https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/gs6niik5/PTI10162026000009B.jpg Police personnel stand near barricades ahead of a Tiranga March rally by Cockroach Janata Party, at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi, on Friday | PTI fact-net en 2026-10-16T04:03:56.094Z CJP's Delhi protest today: Police impose restrictions, 32,000 personnel on alert CJP protest Delhi, CJP https://www.fact.net.in/business/we-have-never-feared-competition-reliance-responds-to-elon-musks-remarks https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-06-25/hiroghiu/200501034301-01-mukesh-ambani-file.jpg Responding amid growing competition in satellite internet, Reliance said it welcomes Starlink but stressed that Jio’s satellite services are also awaiting regulatory clearances | File image fact-net en 2026-10-16T03:56:02.276Z 'We have never feared competition': Reliance responds to Elon Musk's remarks Reliance , Starlink, Ambani, Elon Musk https://www.fact.net.in/business/government-hikes-windfall-tax-on-petrol-cuts-levy-on-diesel-exports https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/t6yoacp8/Fuel-Trade-at-Golden-Hour-Port.png Amid West Asia tensions, the Centre has revised windfall taxes on fuel exports, reducing the diesel levy and increasing the duty on petrol for the next fortnight fact-net en 2026-10-16T03:51:36.798Z Government hikes windfall tax on petrol, cuts levy on diesel exports windfall tax on fuel exports, diesel export duty https://www.fact.net.in/business/indias-balance-of-payments-swings-to-usd-454-billion-surplus-in-august-rbi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/s3qpd4ul/ANI-20261015140634.jpg Current account deficit narrows to USD 5.2 billion, while overall surplus reaches USD 58 billion during April-August 2026 fact-net en 2026-10-15T19:00:19.343Z India's balance of payments swings to USD 45.4 billion surplus in August: RBI Business https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/punjab-cracks-down-on-drug-law-violations-seizes-medicines-worth-rs-2064-crore https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/sufj2omr/PTI10102026000539B.jpg The enforcement figures also underline the continuing challenge facing drug regulators in Punjab fact-net en 2026-10-15T18:59:23.807Z Punjab cracks down on drug law violations, seizes medicines worth Rs 20.64 crore Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/world/bombs-and-missiles-cannot-force-iran-to-surrender-pezeshkian-warns-us https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/uq6zv128/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-24-2026-122229-AM.png Iranian President calls for national unity as Washington reportedly considers fresh strikes on nuclear facilities and energy infrastructure fact-net en 2026-10-15T18:49:52.521Z ‘Bombs and missiles cannot force Iran to surrender’: Pezeshkian warns US World https://www.fact.net.in/world/pope-leo-xiv-recovering-well-after-lung-cancer-surgery-resumes-work-from-hospital https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/jc5gjesz/ANI-20261015140941.jpg Vatican awaits further test results to determine whether cancer has spread; public engagements remain cancelled until October 20 fact-net en 2026-10-15T18:42:12.983Z Pope Leo XIV recovering well after lung cancer surgery, resumes work from hospital World https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/30-foot-cockroach-effigy-to-burn-with-ravan-at-delhi-ramlila-amid-cjp-protests https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/5o2lia69/1000533847.png BJP MLA Ashok Goel denies political motive behind decision as Cockroach Janta Party intensifies protests over alleged electoral irregularities fact-net en 2026-10-15T18:37:43.654Z 30-foot cockroach effigy to burn with Ravan at Delhi Ramlila amid CJP protests Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/haryana-cm-saini-invites-swedish-firms-to-invest-join-global-investor-summit-2027 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/m9241nsx/fgfhf.png Saini cites IKEA's Rs 3,500-crore Gurugram project and Saab's Jhajjar facility as examples of growing Swedish investment in state fact-net en 2026-10-15T18:27:17.612Z Haryana CM Saini invites Swedish firms to invest, join Global Investor Summit 2027 Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/world/iphones-luxury-perfumes-seen-floating-in-sea-after-cargo-ship-sinks-near-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/4osz914p/1000533846.png Singapore-flagged vessel GFS Pride sinks after reported projectile strike, all 21 crew members rescued as Iran claims ship hit naval mine fact-net en 2026-10-15T18:21:43.197Z iPhones, luxury perfumes seen floating in sea after cargo ship sinks near Hormuz World https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/lacks-common-sense-ashwin-slams-indias-decision-to-drop-kuldeep-for-fourth-t20i https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/ncd4c3xj/374786.webp With the five-match series level at 2-2, Ashwin questions team management's decision to persist without the wrist-spinner fact-net en 2026-10-15T17:30:24.263Z ‘Lacks common sense’: Ashwin slams India's decision to drop Kuldeep for fourth T20I Cricket https://www.fact.net.in/sports/not-fit-to-be-fifa-president-infantino-faces-revolt-over-world-cup-sell-off-plan https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/of1bgv17/-1x-1.webp UEFA presses for leadership change ahead of March election as controversies over Trump peace prize and Balogun case deepen crisis fact-net en 2026-10-15T17:26:39.694Z ‘Not fit to be FIFA president’: Infantino faces revolt over World Cup sell-off plan Sports https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/over-1100-affidavits-25000-stamp-papers-spark-bengal-political-row https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/rmn8i7mr/Political-Documents-Police-and-Stamp-Papers.png MAITC alleges police personnel were directed to obtain over 1,100 affidavits backing a rival Trinamool faction fact-net en 2026-10-15T16:45:13.327Z Over 1,100 affidavits, 25,000 stamp papers spark Bengal political row West Bengal politics, Trinamool Congress dispute, MAITC https://www.fact.net.in/business/china-overtakes-us-as-indias-largest-trading-partner-in-april-september https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/nlfb2pik/fact-net2026-06-242745257fiStock-471096823-ChinaOil.jpg Trade with US rises 16.5 per cent to USD 83.14 billion as exports increase and India's trade surplus narrows fact-net en 2026-10-15T16:38:38.764Z China overtakes US as India's largest trading partner in April-September Business https://www.fact.net.in/legal/actor-imran-khan-to-move-bombay-hc-against-police-order-directing-him-to-leave-india https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/tl3q818t/Imran-Khan Actor calls directive drastic, argues existing immigration laws do not prohibit OCI cardholders from joining peaceful demonstrations in India fact-net en 2026-10-15T16:38:16.938Z Actor Imran Khan to move Bombay HC against police order directing him to leave India Legal https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/central-park-in-cp-to-remain-shut-on-oct-16-17-ndmc-ahead-of-cjps-march https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/trjv47g3/PTI10112026000074B.jpg CJP's 'Lehra do Tiranga' march planned for Friday faces uncertainty as civic body restricts public access to protest venue fact-net en 2026-10-15T16:08:24.433Z 'Central Park in CP to remain shut on October 16-17': NDMC ahead of CJP's march Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/world/houthis-strike-yemen-presidential-palace-with-missiles-four-killed https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/hkpzhc11/images-2026-10-15T211350.880.jpeg Iran-backed rebels claim attack on Saudi military operations headquarters as renewed fighting intensifies between Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces fact-net en 2026-10-15T15:44:46.076Z Houthis strike Yemen presidential palace with missiles, four killed World https://www.fact.net.in/nation/power-to-detain-is-not-power-to-silence-tharoor-on-detention-of-ankita-bhandaris-parents https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/t2uqtqpv/Shashi-Tharoor Ankita's father gives Centre 24-hour ultimatum to cancel Dushyant Gautam's appointment as Sikkim Governor, threatens nationwide agitation fact-net en 2026-10-15T15:36:11.545Z 'Power to detain is not power to silence': Tharoor on detention of Ankita Bhandari's parents Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-cm-adhikari-vows-crackdown-on-smuggling-infiltration-along-bangladesh-border https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/8klwvb0w/PTI10132026000093A.jpg Adhikari flags 60,000 institutional deliveries involving minors in six months, calls for stronger action against child marriage across Bengal fact-net en 2026-10-15T15:35:29.972Z Bengal CM Adhikari vows crackdown on smuggling, infiltration along Bangladesh border West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/haryana-orders-pollution-crackdown-across-ncr-ahead-of-grap-enforcement https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/s9qpb5ht/46858569011132275834939761752334381819868318n.webp Pollution Control Board officials to submit weekly progress reports as government focuses on construction sites, RMC plants and road dust fact-net en 2026-10-15T15:35:20.191Z Haryana orders pollution crackdown across NCR ahead of GRAP enforcement Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/will-allow-only-11-people-carrying-national-flag-delhi-police-on-cjps-protest-tomorrow https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/6xfbb00q/PTI10102026000530B-1.jpg High Court declines to stop CJP demonstration but records police assurance to regulate it as NDMC shuts Central Park for two days fact-net en 2026-10-15T15:23:27.508Z ‘Will allow only 11 people carrying national flag’: Delhi police on CJP’s protest tomorrow Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/business/india-canada-to-resume-trade-talks-in-november-mexico-pact-negotiations-on-cards https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/j4n22zdp/India-Canada India and Mexico finalise framework for preferential trade talks; Goyal launches national command centre to strengthen trade monitoring fact-net en 2026-10-15T15:16:06.916Z India, Canada to resume trade talks in November; Mexico pact negotiations on cards Business https://www.fact.net.in/nation/ed-chargesheets-fiitjee-directors-in-rs-8579-crore-coaching-fee-fraud-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/2i24hyhx/FIITJEE Agency seeks confiscation of assets worth Rs 71.88 crore, alleges company directors received Rs 24.92 crore in salaries despite financial distress fact-net en 2026-10-15T15:15:36.479Z ED chargesheets FIITJEE, directors in Rs 85.79 crore coaching fee fraud case Nation https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/trumps-h-1b-deference-policy-shake-up-will-visa-renewals-get-tougher-for-indian-professionals https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-04/wtbo535s/20250924150720H-1B-Visa.jpg Indians account for nearly 70 per cent of H-1B beneficiaries as proposed changes raise concerns over delays, rejections and higher costs fact-net en 2026-10-15T14:58:38.807Z Trump's H-1B 'deference' policy shake-up: Will visa renewals get tougher for Indian professionals? Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/legal/woman-can-be-charged-with-gang-rape-even-without-committing-physical-act-delhi-hc https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/5nlvor06/0f64b253-1f28-4607-8b2c-b8f5600e7d0f.png Court upholds charges against mother accused of forcing minor daughter into repeated sexual assaults, rejects gender-based immunity argument fact-net en 2026-10-15T14:51:40.863Z Woman can be charged with gang rape even without committing physical act: Delhi HC Legal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/kharge-rahul-interact-with-iyc-nsui-seva-dal-leaders-at-indira-bhawan https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/hbiqizz9/PTI10152026000457B.jpg Kharge accuses Modi government of suppressing democratic dissent, says party's youth organisations will continue raising electoral accountability concerns fact-net en 2026-10-15T14:44:43.168Z Kharge, Rahul interact with IYC, NSUI, Seva Dal leaders at Indira Bhawan Nation https://www.fact.net.in/sports/pm-meets-asian-games-medal-winners-reiterates-resolve-to-host-2036-olympics https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/um5yx131/PTI10152026000475B.jpg Modi says India is emerging as a credible host for international sporting events, urges medal-winners to mentor young talent fact-net en 2026-10-15T14:38:00.883Z PM meets Asian Games medal winners; reiterates resolve to host 2036 Olympics Sports https://www.fact.net.in/business/fastag-restrictions-lifted-at-delhi-airport-t3-after-nhai-intervention https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/bgqax0v6/FasTag Former NITI Aayog vice-chairman Rajiv Kumar had flagged sudden entry restrictions, alleging inconvenience to passengers without prior notice fact-net en 2026-10-15T14:33:10.588Z FASTag restrictions lifted at Delhi Airport T3 after NHAI intervention Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/rbi-clarifies-forex-risk-reserve-applies-only-to-dollar-buying-derivative-contracts https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-22/bt1eorbr/images-2025-05-29T134433.790.jpeg Central bank exempts smaller transactions and foreign currency sales, warns banks against splitting deals to circumvent reserve requirements fact-net en 2026-10-15T14:23:47.754Z RBI clarifies forex risk reserve applies only to dollar-buying derivative contracts Business https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/blast-at-suspected-illegal-firecracker-unit-brings-down-varanasi-house-three-injured https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/qipio8ad/ANI-20261015141232.jpg Police probe suspected firecracker manufacturing at residential premises as NDRF and ATS join investigation and rescue operations fact-net en 2026-10-15T14:19:50.975Z Blast at suspected illegal firecracker unit brings down Varanasi house, three injured Uttar Pradesh https://www.fact.net.in/states/himachal-pradesh/fresh-snowfall-blankets-himachals-higher-reaches-key-mountain-roads-closed https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/ud5mfgga/PTI10152026000357B.jpg Sach Pass received up to 30 cm of snow; weather office forecasts isolated rain and snowfall until Saturday fact-net en 2026-10-15T14:16:54.765Z Fresh snowfall blankets Himachal's higher reaches, key mountain roads closed Himachal Pradesh, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/ec-orders-revision-of-electoral-rolls-in-17-states-uts-ahead-of-2027-polls https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/tsrqzhw2/ANI-20260808033341.jpg Final electoral rolls scheduled for January 4, 2027; states undergoing Special Intensive Revision to follow separate timetable fact-net en 2026-10-15T14:07:27.075Z EC sets January 4 deadline for voter rolls in 17 states, orders 'stricter scrutiny of deletions' Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/nation/we-want-regime-change-whats-wrong-with-that-asks-prashant-bhushan https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/3x3cwylc/bmb.png Bhushan accused the BJP-led government of attempting to suppress dissent while portraying opposition mobilisation as a plot to destabilise the country fact-net en 2026-10-15T13:56:47.618Z ‘We want regime change, what’s wrong with that?’ asks Prashant Bhushan Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttarakhand/former-uttarakhand-cm-harish-rawat-detained-outside-lok-bhavan-says-wanted-to-submit-memorandum https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/fu21cq53/ANI-20261015114539.jpg Former Uttarakhand CM says Congress delegation only wanted to submit memorandum opposing Dushyant Gautam's appointment as Sikkim Governor fact-net en 2026-10-15T13:56:38.597Z Former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat detained outside Lok Bhavan; says 'wanted to submit memorandum' Uttarakhand https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/is-raising-voice-against-drugs-a-death-sentence-rahul-gandhi-slams-aap-govt-in-punjab https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/jf0mcji7/ANI-20261015112740.jpg Rahul Gandhi demands accountability as concerns grow over the safety of those campaigning against drug abuse fact-net en 2026-10-15T13:22:27.431Z ‘Is raising voice against drugs a death sentence?’ Rahul Gandhi slams AAP govt in Punjab Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/police-file-status-report-into-complaint-seeking-fir-against-delhi-cm-rekha-gupta https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/emq4rnpe/PTI09212026000169A.jpg Court granted complainant time to challenge police findings, fixes October 29 for further proceedings in the matter fact-net en 2026-10-15T13:22:12.017Z Police file status report into complaint seeking FIR against Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/mahalaya-why-goddess-durga-is-invoked-at-dawn-and-the-mythology-behind-the-sacred-ritual https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/566eag8b/PTI10152026000172B.jpg For millions of devotees, particularly in West Bengal, Assam, Tripura and other parts of eastern India, Mahalaya is much more than a date on the religious calendar fact-net en 2026-10-15T12:53:03.710Z Mahalaya: Why Goddess Durga is invoked at dawn and the mythology behind the sacred ritual Special Reports https://www.fact.net.in/states/gujarat/four-workers-killed-in-factory-blast-at-chhatral-gidc-in-gujarats-gandhinagar https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/9fe42953-00db-496d-9482-a272732c54d8/PTI05_16_2024_000086A.jpg Police suspect pressure-induced pipe rupture; forensic team deployed to determine exact cause of fatal industrial accident fact-net en 2026-10-15T12:52:54.563Z Four workers killed in factory blast at Chhatral GIDC in Gujarat's Gandhinagar Gujarat https://www.fact.net.in/nation/defence-ministry-inks-rs-4106-crore-contracts-for-iaf-communication-satellite-navy-torpedoes https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/xqd9xt3n/HUqjrQ9boAAbocu.jfif According to the ministry, the agreements represent another step towards strengthening India's indigenous defence capabilities and reducing dependence on foreign suppliers fact-net en 2026-10-15T12:52:45.620Z Defence ministry inks Rs 4,106-crore contracts for IAF communication satellite, Navy torpedoes Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/jio-targets-commercial-6g-rollout-in-early-2030s-plans-software-led-network-upgrade https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/548oo336/PTI10152026000380A.jpg Akash Ambani says next-generation technology may not require massive infrastructure investments as Jio prepares for Rs 30,213-crore IPO fact-net en 2026-10-15T12:49:58.605Z Jio targets commercial 6G rollout in early 2030s, plans software-led network upgrade Business https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/did-durga-puja-originate-in-bihar-not-bengal-viral-claim-sparks-historical-debate https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/31savyk2/PTI10152026000542B.jpg Claims that the festival originated in Bihar's Mithila region revive questions about the centuries-old traditions of Goddess Durga worship fact-net en 2026-10-15T12:41:44.117Z Did Durga Puja originate in Bihar, not Bengal? Viral claim sparks historical debate Special Reports https://www.fact.net.in/business/indias-direct-tax-mop-up-reaches-50-per-cent-of-fy27-target-at-rs-1338-lakh-crore https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/aqgym8em/India’s-Direct-Tax-Collection-Surge.png fact-net en 2026-10-15T12:16:19.555Z India's direct tax mop-up reaches 50 per cent of FY27 target at Rs 13.38 lakh crore direct tax collection, India tax revenue https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-us-trade-pact-takes-a-key-step-forward-draft-nearing-completion https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/jref9ts1/Global-Trade-Deal-Handshake.png Officials hope to conclude it soon, but the timing will depend partly on the formalisation of the US tariff structure | Representational image fact-net en 2026-10-15T12:09:30.165Z India-US trade pact takes a key step forward, draft nearing completion Piyush Goyal, India-US trade deal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/abhijeet-dipke-free-to-hold-friday-protest-delhi-police-assures-hc https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-02/6xxmmop5/PTI10012026000300B.jpg The Delhi High Court refused to stop the CJP’s Friday protest, called against the arrests of party members and amid demands for CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation | File image fact-net en 2026-10-15T11:36:03.350Z Abhijeet Dipke free to hold Friday protest, Delhi Police assures HC Abhijeet Dipke, Delhi Police https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/tech/caller-names-to-appear-on-phone-screens-from-november-1-under-new-dot-rules https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/9nahnexr/Incoming-Call-in-a-Connected-World.png Caller names to appear on 4G and newer networks under DoT's November 1 directive | Representational Image fact-net en 2026-10-15T11:28:54.906Z Caller names to appear on phone screens from November 1 under new DoT rules Tech https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/lehra-do-tiranga-abhijeet-dipke-calls-for-protest-at-delhis-connaught-place-on-friday https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/5ub2ermp/PTI10152026000186B.jpg CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke addresses a press conference alongside advocate Prashant Bhushan, actor Prakash Raj, AISA President Neha Bora, and others, in New Delhi, on Thursday | PTI fact-net en 2026-10-15T11:23:34.233Z 'Lehra do Tiranga': Abhijeet Dipke calls for protest at Delhi's Connaught Place on Friday Abhijeet Dipke, CJP https://www.fact.net.in/business/trump-may-decide-on-russia-energy-sanctions-within-10-days-india-could-be-affected-us-envoy https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/47xn2ilz/2026-10-15-165033.png Sergio Gor says any Indian exemption from Russia sanctions rests with Trump | X fact-net en 2026-10-15T11:22:01.007Z Trump may decide on Russia energy sanctions within 10 days, India could be affected: US envoy Business https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-seeks-eci-response-to-rahul-gandhi-led-plea-over-alleged-poll-irregularities https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-12/i1kql7v5/PTI10102026000507B-2.jpg Rahul Gandhi-led plea seeks independent panel to examine ECI decisions and electoral procedures | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-15T11:15:56.715Z Supreme Court seeks ECI response to Rahul Gandhi-led plea over alleged poll irregularities Legal https://www.fact.net.in/business/sugarcane-protests-stall-crushing-at-most-maharashtra-mills-karnataka-yet-to-start-season https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-03/3g565czj/6kubqfmsugarcane-farming-ai625x30007January25.webp Sugarcane protests delay the 2026-27 crushing season as farmers seek a higher sugar MSP | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-15T11:09:51.467Z Sugarcane protests stall crushing at most Maharashtra mills, Karnataka yet to start season Business https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-government-installs-road-studs-roughens-surfaces-on-painted-flyovers-after-accidents https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/j73ocr52/Colorful-Kolkata-Market-Street.png Several roads in Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal have been painted in rainbow colours | X fact-net en 2026-10-15T11:01:28.919Z Bengal government installs road studs, roughens surfaces on painted flyovers after accidents painted flyovers, painted flyovers Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/how-maa-durga-defeated-mahishasura-and-why-the-festival-is-celebrated https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-14/ekkcq85d/PTI10122026000188B.jpg Maa Durga's nine-day battle with Mahishasura lies at the heart of Navratri's significance | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-15T10:47:04.935Z From Mahishasura’s rise to Maa Durga’s victory, the story explained Special Reports https://www.fact.net.in/world/us-steps-up-visa-fraud-probes-as-trump-official-warns-against-cheating-american-workers https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-03-25/iszii4ge/trump-2.jpg Trump administration expands visa fraud crackdown, but announces no new curbs on Indian workers | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-15T10:25:07.698Z US steps up visa fraud probes as Trump official warns against cheating American workers World https://www.fact.net.in/world/29-dead-over-40-injured-as-school-roof-collapses-in-pakistans-peshawar https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/z0bbdj6d/Pakistan.jpg Peshawar school collapse kills 29, including 28 children, as authorities order an investigation | X fact-net en 2026-10-15T10:18:14.333Z 29 dead, over 40 injured as school roof collapses in Pakistan's Peshawar World https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-examines-delhi-police-decision-to-replace-jantar-mantar-as-protest-site https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-02/2nyirlkz/PTI10012026000415B.jpg Jantar Mantar protest site row reaches Supreme Court as bench seeks response from authorities | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-15T10:09:15.235Z Supreme Court examines Delhi Police decision to replace Jantar Mantar as protest site Legal https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-issues-notice-on-india-blocs-sir-plea-flags-one-petitioners-conduct https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-06/el1fa57b/PTI10062026000077A.jpg Rahul Gandhi climbs atop police barricades after being stopped by security personnel during a protest march, in New Delhi, on Tuesday | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-10-15T09:44:03.650Z Supreme Court issues notice on INDIA bloc's SIR plea, flags 'one petitioner's conduct' Supreme Court, INDIA bloc, Election Commission of India, Rahul Gandhi https://www.fact.net.in/legal/delhi-protest-sc-grants-interim-relief-to-journalist-who-accused-acp-of-sexual-harassment https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/bae8f2ff-60a2-4206-ac23-8707971833e6/GP7j_cna0AAdt3q.jpg Supreme Court of India fact-net en 2026-10-15T09:38:13.608Z Delhi protest: SC grants interim relief to journalist who accused ACP of sexual harassment Supreme Court , Delhi protest https://www.fact.net.in/legal/delhi-high-court-considers-plea-to-stop-cjp-protest-at-connaught-place-amid-disruption-concerns https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/d9db2c22-4ae3-4ee2-9eb2-54cbfb9c3243/STOCK_PTI9_12_2022_1005%20(3).jpg Delhi High Court to consider plea against CJP protest after Supreme Court hearing at 2.30 pm | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-15T09:22:59.869Z Delhi High Court considers plea to stop CJP protest at Connaught Place amid disruption concerns Legal https://www.fact.net.in/legal/court-restrains-mahua-moitra-from-calling-bengal-chief-secretary-manoj-agarwal-vote-chor https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-02-13/1d1hczte/PTI07312024000097B.jpg Mahua Moitra's ‘vote chor’ posts against Manoj Agarwal face court-ordered removal | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-15T09:15:30.762Z Court restrains Mahua Moitra from calling Bengal Chief Secretary Manoj Agarwal ‘vote chor’ Legal https://www.fact.net.in/business/pm-modi-inaugurates-3350-crore-projects-to-boost-ladakhs-connectivity-power-and-water-security https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-14/1sby73s0/ANI-20261014132749.jpg PM Modi unveils projects to strengthen Ladakh's connectivity, renewable energy and water security | File Image fact-net en 2026-10-15T09:08:23.570Z PM Modi inaugurates ₹3,350 crore projects to boost Ladakh's connectivity, power and water security Business