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/states/delhi/iit-delhi-student-dies-by-suicide-on-campus https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-08-04/evy2zzep/dead-body.webp Representative image fact-net en 2026-08-22T10:46:22.669Z IIT Delhi student dies by suicide on campus IIT Delhi student, IIT Delhi 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/2026-08-22/jd29rlmi/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-114154-AM.png 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 https://www.fact.net.in/nation/bangladesh-pm-to-visit-india-rashtrapati-bhavan-note-fuels-speculation-then-disappears https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-01-10/kjwe4hm9/20251231095L.jpg Rashtrapati Bhavan briefly linked Saturday's cancelled Change of Guard ceremony to a Bangladesh PM welcome rehearsal before withdrawing the release | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-22T05:24:49.862Z Bangladesh PM to visit India? Rashtrapati Bhavan note fuels speculation, then disappears Bangladesh PM visit, Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Bangladesh, Tarique Rahman, change of guard, Dhaka New Delhi, Sheikh Hasina https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/toxic-advance-booking-yashs-film-sells-26-lakh-tickets-nears-rs-20-crore https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-08/yo0yjivb/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-8-2026-085832-PM.png The action thriller is scheduled to release in theatres on August 26 fact-net en 2026-08-22T05:18:59.421Z 'Toxic' advance booking: Yash's film sells 2.6 lakh tickets, nears Rs 20 crore Toxic advance booking, Yash Toxic, Toxic tickets, Toxic box office, Toxic A certificate https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/ranbir-kapoors-animal-park-shoot-pushed-to-late-2027-heres-why https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/i96vzyjd/Screenshot-2026-08-22-103954.png Ranbir Kapoor's return as Ranvijay in 'Animal Park' may take longer, with filming expected to begin towards the end of 2027 | File image fact-net en 2026-08-22T05:10:26.777Z Ranbir Kapoor's 'Animal Park' shoot pushed to late 2027: Here's why Animal Park, Ranbir Kapoor, Animal sequel, Sandeep Reddy, Prabhas Spirit, Spirit film, Animal Park delay https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/mcdonalds-radio-club-status-restaurant-face-fda-action-over-food-safety-violations https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/9coeuy1q/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-102949-AM.png Inspections found pest infestations, poor hygiene, unsafe storage and other food safety violations | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-22T05:00:22.413Z McDonald’s, Radio Club, Status Restaurant face FDA action over food safety violations food safety, FDA action, McDonald’s Mumbai, hygiene violations, Radio Club, Status Restaurant, Mumbai eateries https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/metas-biggest-legal-battle-yet-us-states-seek-facebook-instagram-overhaul https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-20/ottxli0b/hfuj.png The case could bring billions in damages and force Meta to redesign Facebook and Instagram, potentially affecting users worldwide | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-22T04:50:58.381Z Meta’s biggest legal battle yet? US states seek Facebook, Instagram overhaul Meta lawsuit, Facebook trial, Instagram overhaul, Meta https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/biggest-el-nino-in-100-years-why-indias-crops-could-face-a-double-hit https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/yj8uxspy/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2026-101451-AM.png Scientists are warning of an unusually strong El Nino that could intensify global heat and put India's Rabi crops and 2027 monsoon at risk | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-22T04:45:30.380Z Biggest El Nino in 100 years? Why India’s crops could face a double hit El Nino, India monsoon, global warming, India agriculture, heatwaves India, weak monsoon, Pacific warming, record temperatures, India heat https://www.fact.net.in/nation/cjps-saurav-das-sues-commentator-abhijit-iyer-mitra-for-rs-2-crore-over-home-address-disclosure https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/l7eml0v9/Saurav-Das.jpg Saurav Das claimed 15-20 YouTubers and media personnel gathered at his residence while he was away attending a CJP meeting | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-22T04:33:30.415Z CJP's Saurav Das sues commentator Abhijit Iyer Mitra for Rs 2 crore over home address disclosure Saurav Das, Abhijit Iyer, Delhi High Court, CJP spokesperson, Cockroach Janta Party https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/iphone-emi-dispute-turns-deadly-as-teen-parents-fall-from-maharashtra-hill https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/iegdbcol/Screenshot-2026-08-22-094516.png An argument over an iPhone EMI payment led an 18-year-old to a Maharashtra hill, where he and his parents later died | X/ANI fact-net en 2026-08-22T04:15:44.800Z iPhone EMI dispute turns deadly as teen, parents fall from Maharashtra hill iPhone EMI, Maharashtra tragedy, teen suicide https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-drops-physical-boarding-pass-rule-for-international-flyers-from-september-1 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-10-15/yfdyrzv4/301136-airport-60861611280.avif India is changing its immigration process for international flyers, allowing e-boarding passes while ending mandatory stamping of physical passes | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-22T04:07:27.029Z India drops physical boarding pass rule for international flyers from September 1 e-boarding pass, boarding pass, immigration rules, India airports, India immigration https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-to-hit-20-billion-of-canadian-goods-with-50-tariffs-after-talks-fail https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-01-24/h9cchhiy/TrumpCarney19801.jpg Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canadian products are set to begin after Washington and Ottawa failed to seal a trade deal| File image fact-net en 2026-08-22T04:02:29.126Z US-Canada trade deal fails as Trump’s 50% tariffs on Ottawa begin tonight US Canada tariffs, Trump tariffs, US Canada trade https://www.fact.net.in/nation/interpol-red-corner-notice-issued-against-fugitive-gangster-in-sambhal-violence-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/1byuqcfi/1g468bsgsambhal-mosque-625x30024November24.webp According to police, Sata left India using a forged passport and fled to Dubai fact-net en 2026-08-21T19:02:05.003Z Interpol Red Corner Notice issued against fugitive gangster in Sambhal violence case Interpol Red Notice, Sambhal violence, Shariq Sata https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/bjp-akali-dal-hold-alliance-talks-as-punjab-battle-takes-shape https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/nujuxonm/img-20200220-wa0185.jpg Signs of a possible reconciliation have become increasingly visible fact-net en 2026-08-21T18:59:16.432Z BJP, Akali Dal hold alliance talks as Punjab battle takes shape SAD BJP alliance, Punjab elections, Akali Dal BJP, Punjab politics https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/haryana-cm-urges-youth-to-turn-ideas-into-startups-promises-govt-support https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-09/ypwrzvl1/HPRc3PqbYAAcSd5.jfif The Chief Minister said the State had no shortage of talent but young entrepreneurs needed the right guidance fact-net en 2026-08-21T18:55:26.187Z Haryana CM urges youth to turn ideas into startups, promises govt support Haryana startups, youth entrepreneurship https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/jadavpur-university-files-police-complaints-after-campus-violence-three-member-committee-formed https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/ixxpdvvz/PTI08212026000527B.jpg Vice-Chancellor Chiranjib Bhattacharya said the university had constituted a three-member committee to examine the circumstances fact-net en 2026-08-21T18:53:35.523Z Jadavpur University files police complaints after campus violence; three-member committee formed West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/amit-shah-reviews-internal-security-in-bengal-focus-on-strategic-siliguri-corridor https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/4unvo5y7/PTI08212026000595B.jpg Shah arrived in Siliguri on Thursday as part of his three-day visit fact-net en 2026-08-21T18:52:18.617Z Amit Shah reviews internal security in Bengal, focus on strategic Siliguri Corridor Siliguri Corridor, internal security https://www.fact.net.in/nation/48-teachers-to-receive-national-teachers-awards-on-teachers-day https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/f579bd66-e320-4c4f-9114-12abeef74200/20200302152L.jpg The teachers have been selected from 27 States, seven Union Territories and six organisations under the Central government fact-net en 2026-08-21T18:44:14.663Z 48 teachers to receive National Teachers Awards on Teachers’ Day National Teachers Awards, Teachers’ Day https://www.fact.net.in/legal/14-tamil-nadu-universities-without-v-cs-madras-hc-seeks-report https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/z35kb92b/ChennaiHighCourt.jpg Taking note of the situation, Justice Pugalendhi sought an explanation from the State government on the reasons behind the large number of vacancies fact-net en 2026-08-21T18:41:42.825Z 14 Tamil Nadu universities without V-Cs, Madras HC seeks report Tamil Nadu universities, Madras High Court https://www.fact.net.in/legal/ccpa-fines-flipkart-5-lakh-over-sale-of-non-bis-compliant-toys https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-04-22/6lvrbwko/grh.png Flipkart argued before the CCPA that it neither manufactured nor sold the products and did not have physical possession of them fact-net en 2026-08-21T18:41:10.894Z CCPA fines Flipkart ₹5 lakh over sale of non-BIS-compliant toys Flipkart penalty, CCPA action https://www.fact.net.in/legal/kerala-hc-pulls-up-lawyer-for-attesting-false-affidavit-in-bank-freeze-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/49wfdjnq/1200-675-25476685-436-25476685-1764166122198.jpg The Court concluded that false statements had been made in the reply affidavit and strongly deprecated the advocate’s decision to attest it fact-net en 2026-08-21T18:40:43.079Z Kerala HC pulls up lawyer for attesting false affidavit in bank freeze case Kerala High Court, false affidavit https://www.fact.net.in/legal/poetic-justice-says-bombay-hc-denies-urgent-relief-to-restaurant-over-analogue-paneer https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-06/ie45apty/Bombay%20HC2.jpg The Bench questioned whether the restaurant’s menu or signboard clearly disclosed that customers were being served analogue paneer fact-net en 2026-08-21T18:40:08.734Z ‘Poetic justice’, says Bombay HC; denies urgent relief to restaurant over analogue paneer analogue paneer, Bombay High Court https://www.fact.net.in/states/manipur/jfd-students-lock-govt-offices-in-manipur-intensify-nrc-before-census-stir https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/og9f8xbz/PTI08212026000691A.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-21T18:23:55.854Z JFD students lock govt offices in Manipur, intensify NRC-before-Census stir NRC before Census, Manipur protests, JFD students https://www.fact.net.in/states/jharkhand/jharkhand-recruitment-stir-turns-violent-as-students-police-clash-in-ranchi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/dn8sh8et/PTI08212026000605B.jpg A large number of students had assembled at Albert Chowk before proceeding with the protest fact-net en 2026-08-21T18:23:06.182Z Jharkhand recruitment stir turns violent as students, police clash in Ranchi JPSC JSSC, Jharkhand recruitment, Ranchi protest https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-uk-agree-to-expand-military-exercises-training-and-defence-cooperation https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/xr3rm941/PTI08212026000684B-1.jpg Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, left, co-chaired the India and United Kingdom Defence Consultative Group (DCG) Meeting with Permanent Under Secretary for Defence of UK Mr Jeremy Pocklington fact-net en 2026-08-21T18:15:27.825Z India, UK agree to expand military exercises, training and defence cooperation India UK defence, military exercises https://www.fact.net.in/states/chhattisgarh/from-jan-adalat-to-chaupal-chhattisgarh-police-holds-outreach-programme-in-once-naxal-stronghold https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/ohk3cyk7/ANI-20260821173636.jpg Sukma SP Mayank Gurjar during 'Niva Duvad Te' campaign fact-net en 2026-08-21T18:11:34.864Z From Jan Adalat to Chaupal: Chhattisgarh Police holds outreach programme in once Naxal-stronghold Chhattisgarh Police, Sukma district, Arlampalli village https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-pursuing-ariha-shah-case-with-germany-says-mea https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/c01gjylp/ANI-20230811195-0169176099255617873318252575bfc0b23-2a72-4853-87a7-3ce51a316187.webp Dhara Shah, mother of Ariha Shah who is in German foster care, stage a demonstration at Jantar Mantar to allow the child to celebrate I-Day with the Indian Community in Germany fact-net en 2026-08-21T18:10:43.788Z India pursuing Ariha Shah case with Germany, says MEA Ariha Shah, India Germany, MEA https://www.fact.net.in/states/madhya-pradesh/indore-five-star-hotel-kitchens-sealed-after-food-safety-team-flags-multiple-violations https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/wgg0ug4d/feature.webp A Food Safety Department team inspected the hotel premises and found several deficiencies in the kitchens fact-net en 2026-08-21T18:02:03.393Z Indore five-star hotel kitchens sealed after food safety team flags multiple violations Indore hotel, Sayaji Hotel, expired products https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/reservation-hatao-stir-draws-huge-crowd-at-jantar-mantar-forces-deployed-several-detained https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/2r00mj2f/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-21-2026-112258-PM.png The scenes were reminiscent of the large CJP mobilisation at the same venue last month fact-net en 2026-08-21T17:58:07.923Z ‘Reservation Hatao’ stir draws huge crowd at Jantar Mantar; forces deployed, several detained Reservation Hatao, Jantar Mantar protest, caste reservation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/ignore-mea-slams-uscirfs-remarks-on-rss-calls-it-biased-and-lacking-in-credibility https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-03-19/jnc9vwug/1500x9001948008-randhir-jaiswal.webp MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi was familiar with USCIRF and its previous statements concerning India fact-net en 2026-08-21T17:58:04.079Z 'Ignore': MEA slams USCIRF's remarks on RSS, calls it 'biased' and 'lacking in credibility' USCIRF India, MEA response, RSS sanctions https://www.fact.net.in/nation/modi-takes-swipe-at-congress-contrasts-production-linked-punishment-with-pli-model https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/6wgfg4hl/PTI08212026000645B.jpg Modi said younger Indians might find it difficult to imagine a time when companies could face penalties for producing beyond limits fixed under government regulations fact-net en 2026-08-21T17:51:35.455Z Modi takes swipe at Congress, contrasts ‘Production Linked Punishment’ with PLI model Production Linked Punishment, PLI scheme, Licence Raj https://www.fact.net.in/world/14-killed-as-airstrike-hits-buddhist-monastery-in-myanmar-during-meditation-retreat https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/ms90jy0m/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-21-2026-111407-PM.png The attack took place at Swel Le Oh village in Myaung township, about 75 km west of Mandalay fact-net en 2026-08-21T17:44:47.320Z 14 killed as airstrike hits Buddhist monastery in Myanmar during meditation retreat Myanmar airstrike, Buddhist monastery https://www.fact.net.in/world/imran-khans-pti-accuses-pakistan-govt-of-defying-sc-order-threatens-nationwide-protests https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/0c91229b-8e3a-4150-bda6-f81f9f3fec42/PTI02_21_2024_000153B.jpg Questions surrounding Khan’s health have assumed increasing political significance in recent months fact-net en 2026-08-21T17:43:27.571Z Imran Khan’s PTI accuses Pakistan govt of defying SC order, threatens nationwide protests Imran Khan, PTI protests, Supreme Court https://www.fact.net.in/world/iran-pushes-local-currency-trade-with-iraq-as-us-threatens-toughest-sanctions https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/xckcbhat/ANI-20260821122218.jpg Ghalibaf argued that closer economic cooperation could help the two neighbouring countries withstand external pressure fact-net en 2026-08-21T17:37:58.907Z Iran pushes local-currency trade with Iraq as US threatens ‘toughest’ sanctions Iran sanctions, local currency trade, Treasury sanctions https://www.fact.net.in/world/bangladesh-cabinet-expanded-as-four-ministers-two-state-ministers-take-oath https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/n6ybpffg/ANI-20260821170436.jpg The expansion comes around six months after Rahman formed his government following the February 12 parliamentary election fact-net en 2026-08-21T17:37:55.091Z Bangladesh cabinet expanded as four ministers, two state ministers take oath Bangladesh cabinet, cabinet expansion, Tarique Rahman https://www.fact.net.in/business/australia-new-zealand-seek-deeper-india-ties-in-trade-minerals-and-technology https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/7oxzgitn/ANI-20260821142339.jpg The discussions come as India attempts to diversify critical supply chains while strengthening economic relationships across the Indo-Pacific fact-net en 2026-08-21T17:30:15.193Z Australia, New Zealand seek deeper India ties in trade, minerals and technology India Australia trade, India New Zealand https://www.fact.net.in/business/india-reports-29-fdi-investments-worth-rs-5000-crore-under-revised-land-border-rules https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-12-01/5bz2h0ne/1000038911.jpg The 29 investments reported up to August 20 have come through entities based in several major investment jurisdictions fact-net en 2026-08-21T17:28:22.036Z India reports 29 FDI investments worth Rs 5,000 crore under revised land-border rules FDI investments, land border rules, FDI policy https://www.fact.net.in/business/chhattisgarh-signs-two-mous-to-strengthen-pm-gatishakti-rollout https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/gev0j4ve/ANI-20260821135135.jpg Chhattisgarh has already brought more than 35 government departments onto the PM GatiShakti platform fact-net en 2026-08-21T17:28:16.755Z Chhattisgarh signs two MoUs to strengthen PM GatiShakti rollout PM GatiShakti, Chhattisgarh infrastructure, geospatial technology https://www.fact.net.in/business/india-emerging-as-key-driver-of-global-growth-says-piyush-goyal-in-singapore https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/r9nyy3ia/ANI-20260821134944.jpg The address came at the end of Goyal’s three-day visit to Singapore from August 19 to 21 fact-net en 2026-08-21T17:27:48.455Z India emerging as key driver of global growth, says Piyush Goyal in Singapore India global growth, Piyush Goyal, India Singapore ties https://www.fact.net.in/business/scindia-urges-secure-inclusive-tech-as-india-leads-brics-digital-agenda https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/o9c615ti/PTI08212026000059B.jpg Scindia said technological change was opening new possibilities but also required countries to build resilient digital ecosystems and strengthen cooperation fact-net en 2026-08-21T17:26:40.289Z Scindia urges secure, inclusive tech as India leads BRICS digital agenda BRICS digital agenda, India BRICS chairship, digital skilling https://www.fact.net.in/business/no-ethanol-effect-says-centre-as-sugar-prices-jump-8kg https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-09-02/r8v6m3n0/bhrr.png As a precaution, the government has permitted duty-free imports of 10 lakh tonnes of raw sugar by October 31 fact-net en 2026-08-21T17:26:03.367Z 'No ethanol effect', says Centre as sugar prices jump ₹8/kg sugar hoarding, bulk stock limits, sugar prices, ethanol diversion https://www.fact.net.in/business/gold-hits-three-month-high-at-163-lakh-silver-surges-to-25-lakhkg https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/isskawwj/PTI04192026000151B.jpg Gold of 99.9 per cent purity rose ₹1,200 to ₹1,63,500 per 10 grams, inclusive of taxes, compared with ₹1,62,300 in the previous session fact-net en 2026-08-21T17:25:23.135Z Gold hits three-month high at ₹1.63 lakh, silver surges to ₹2.5 lakh/kg gold price, silver price, bullion rally https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/jaafar-jackson-says-michael-sequel-could-explore-abuse-allegations-from-singers-perspective https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/4ahf09lu/quem-e-jaafar-jackson-protagonista-filme-michael-2.jpg Jaafar, the son of Michael’s brother Jermaine Jackson, is expected to reprise the title role in the follow-up fact-net en 2026-08-21T17:07:47.249Z Jaafar Jackson says ‘Michael’ sequel could explore abuse allegations from singer’s perspective Michael sequel, Jaafar Jackson https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/meghan-markle-eyes-acting-comeback-as-she-prepares-to-return-to-uk https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/q0wlt0k8/UGNJSXHI4RARXMLH3CN7PHDYXM.avif A return to a substantial acting role would mark another reinvention for Meghan fact-net en 2026-08-21T17:03:33.731Z Meghan Markle eyes acting comeback as she prepares to return to UK MeghanMarkle, Suits https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/charles-melton-in-talks-to-play-kakashi-in-live-action-naruto-film https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/e1xc1j17/us-actor-charles-melton-attends-press-conference.jpg Melton rose to prominence playing Reggie Mantle in the television series Riverdale, which ran from 2017 to 2023 fact-net en 2026-08-21T17:00:41.731Z Charles Melton in talks to play Kakashi in live-action ‘Naruto’ film Charles Melton, Naruto film https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/arjun-rampal-marries-longtime-partner-gabriella-demetriades-in-goa https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/ztveif5z/fdbgb.png fact-net en 2026-08-21T16:59:54.456Z Arjun Rampal marries longtime partner Gabriella Demetriades in Goa Arjun Rampal, Gabriella Demetriades, Goa wedding, Bollywood wedding https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/explainer-ed-powers-arrest-bail-why-is-the-apex-court-revisiting-its-landmark-2022-pmla-ruling https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-21/5wipssnt/ytr.png The 2022 judgment shaped how the ED could investigate money laundering, arrest suspects, attach property and question people fact-net en 2026-08-21T16:45:08.798Z Explainer: ED powers, arrest, bail — why is the Apex Court revisiting its landmark 2022 PMLA ruling EnforcementDirectorate, SupremeCourt, PMLA https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/bmw-opens-bookings-for-i5-long-wheelbase-in-india-promises-669-km-range https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/ffdf9219/02-The-first-ever-BMW-i5-LWB.jpg The i5 Long Wheelbase enters the market with a strong focus on rear-seat space and comfort fact-net en 2026-08-21T13:20:02.854Z BMW opens bookings for i5 Long Wheelbase in India, promises 669 km range BMWINdia, BMW, BMWi5LWB https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cadillac-f1s-team-ownership-in-doubt-after-principal-falls-under-sec-investigation https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/m8ct6faw/CAD-F1.jpg Despite the growing attention around its owners, there is currently no indication that Cadillac F1 itself is under investigation fact-net en 2026-08-21T13:15:50.650Z Cadillac F1’s team ownership in doubt after principal falls under SEC investigation MarkWalter, F1, FormulaOne https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/sri-lanka-call-up-mishara-arachchige-for-must-win-second-test-against-india https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/85ak822d/ANI-20260821092002.jpg Mishara's inclusion gives Sri Lanka another top-order option as they attempt to compensate for the loss of experienced players fact-net en 2026-08-21T13:10:27.067Z Sri Lanka call up Mishara, Arachchige for must-win second Test against India IndiavsSriLanka, IndvsSL https://www.fact.net.in/sports/olympian-shivpal-singh-handed-10-year-ban-for-second-doping-offence https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/s0leh2vp/vtau3brxg9gty6hlbiyy.avif The latest violation assumes greater significance because it is Singh’s second doping offence fact-net en 2026-08-21T13:09:23.858Z Olympian Shivpal Singh handed 10-year ban for second doping offence ShivpalSingh, Doping https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/joe-root-scripts-test-history-breaks-record-for-most-catches-by-a-fielder https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/4h78p1b7/ANI-20260821123209.jpg Root and Smith had been locked together on 218 catches before the Pakistan Test fact-net en 2026-08-21T13:09:13.992Z Joe Root scripts Test history, breaks record for most catches by a fielder JoeRoot, EngvsPak, SteveSmith https://www.fact.net.in/business/sensex-nifty-stay-flat-despite-thursday-rebound-heres-what-weighed-on-markets https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-04-13/s17qtd1o/hq720-1.jpg Rising crude prices and renewed US bond yield concerns weighed on sentiment as Sensex and Nifty closed a range-bound session | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-21T11:55:11.200Z Sensex, Nifty stay flat despite Thursday rebound — here's what weighed on markets Sensex, Nifty, stock market https://www.fact.net.in/legal/sc-refuses-to-quash-criminal-defamation-complaint-against-sukhbir-badal https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-30/sjjo8vdj/STOCK_PTI1_19_2022_0029.jpg Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-21T11:41:23.022Z SC refuses to quash criminal defamation complaint against Sukhbir Badal Shiromani Akali Dal , Shiromani Akali Dal chief, Sukhbir Singh Badal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/cheap-anarchic-bjp-attacks-rahul-gandhi-over-dharna-alleges-vande-mataram-diversion https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/om2rgeh8/PTI08212026000267A-1.jpg Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi stages a dharna seeking the registration of an FIR over pellet injuries, at Parliament Street Police Station, in New Delhi, on Friday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-21T11:38:20.731Z 'Cheap & anarchic': BJP attacks Rahul Gandhi over dharna, alleges 'Vande Mataram' diversion Rahul Gandhi, BJP, Rahul Gandhi dharna, Vande Mataram https://www.fact.net.in/legal/want-to-become-a-judge-sc-changes-mandatory-practice-rule-for-law-graduates https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/anpcfq80/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-21-2026-050230-PM.png From April 2027, candidates will need one year of actual district court practice, verified through a Certificate of Practice fact-net en 2026-08-21T11:32:49.208Z Want to become a judge? SC changes mandatory practice rule for law graduates Supreme Court, judicial service exam https://www.fact.net.in/business/indias-mobile-manufacturing-gets-rs-62500-crore-boost-heres-how-the-scheme-works https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/qalytkj5/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-21-2026-045702-PM.png Existing and new mobile brands will face different sales requirements to qualify for benefits under the five-year manufacturing scheme | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-21T11:27:46.934Z India's mobile manufacturing gets Rs 62,500 crore boost: Here's how the scheme works mobile manufacturing scheme, Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme, MPMS eligibility https://www.fact.net.in/nation/rss-chief-mohan-bhagwat-to-visit-us-canada-uk-as-part-of-centenary-year-outreach https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/4wsrsduh/STOCKPTI92120250047.jpg The visit aims to increase dialogue with mainstream society and address misconceptions about India, Hindu society and the RSS | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-21T11:11:28.956Z RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to visit US, Canada, UK as part of centenary-year outreach RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat , RSS chief , Mohan Bhagwat , RSS https://www.fact.net.in/nation/will-stand-with-them-pm-assures-full-support-to-space-startups-urges-tech-use-in-agriculture https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/hd0mfx4d/PTI08212026000236B.jpg Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with young entrepreneurs and innovators from India's space sector | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-21T11:08:03.725Z 'Will stand with them': PM assures full support to space startups, urges tech use in agriculture PM Modi , Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Narendra Modi https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/haryana-horror-woman-infant-son-found-dead-in-laws-booked-over-dowry-demand https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-05/1ec247zx/dead-body.webp The woman's husband has been detained after she and her 1.5-month-old son were found dead at their home in Rajpura village | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-21T11:02:56.720Z Haryana horror: Woman, infant son found dead, in-laws booked over dowry demand Haryana, Palwal, dowry death https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/alia-bhatts-brahmastra-2-role-gets-shorter-heres-who-will-lead-the-sequel https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-09/4hcrtjr2/PTI02_15_2024_000326A.jpg Alia Bhatt may have limited screen time in Brahmastra 2, but her character is reportedly set for a bigger role in the third instalment | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-21T10:44:11.973Z Alia Bhatt's 'Brahmastra 2' role gets shorter — here's who will lead the sequel Brahmastra 2, Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor https://www.fact.net.in/legal/cbse-osm-glitches-supreme-court-seeks-permanent-mechanism-asks-government-to-respond https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/vsrubq59/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-21-2026-040117-PM.png The government said 168,000 students used the one-week revaluation window, while the petitioner sought relief for students who missed the deadline | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-21T10:32:47.798Z CBSE OSM glitches: Supreme Court seeks permanent mechanism, asks government to respond CBSE OSM glitches, CBSE OSM , Supreme Court https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/jp-nadda-to-assess-delhis-h1n1-preparedness-amid-rise-in-swine-flu-cases https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/cd841f66-84f5-4924-9d06-d483e027ac4a/PTI07_17_2024_000034B.jpg Union Health Minister JP Nadda will review Delhi's H1N1 situation as hospitals report more flu-like infections during the monsoon | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-21T10:20:15.144Z JP Nadda to assess Delhi's H1N1 preparedness amid rise in swine flu cases swine flu, H1N1, JP Nadda, swine flu Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/rahul-gandhi-stages-dharna-over-pellet-gun-assault-demands-fir https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/p4b56t4o/PTI08212026000114B.jpg Rahul Gandhi also stepped up his attack on Amit Shah, holding the Centre responsible for the manner in which the July 20 demonstration was handled https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/650c6fji/PTI08_21_2026_000230B.jpg Congress said Gandhi accompanied the student to the police station on Friday to press for action, but the DCP did not provide an I/O number fact-net en 2026-08-21T10:05:08.652Z Rahul Gandhi sits on dharna at Delhi police station; RAF, additional forces deployed RahulGandhi, AmitShah, PriyankaGandhi, CJPProtest, CongressProtest, PelletGuns, StudentProtests https://www.fact.net.in/nation/bangladesh-pms-india-visit-rashtrapati-bhavan-schedules-full-rehearsal https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-01-10/kjwe4hm9/20251231095L.jpg Tarique Rahman's proposed India visit for the BRICS summit has received a fresh signal after Rashtrapati Bhavan announced preparations for his ceremonial welcome | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-21T09:31:23.714Z Bangladesh PM's India visit: Rashtrapati Bhavan schedules full rehearsal Rashtrapati Bhavan, Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Bangladesh Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman https://www.fact.net.in/states/himachal-pradesh/himachal-pradesh-weather-yellow-alert-in-4-districts-wet-spell-till-august-27 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/rrgqss0v/PTI08182026000512B.jpg An uprooted tree blocks a road near the Secretariat as commuters make their way during monsoon rainfall, in Shimla | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-21T09:27:09.110Z Himachal Pradesh weather: Yellow alert in 4 districts, wet spell till August 27 Himachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh weather https://www.fact.net.in/business/gst-registration-to-get-simpler-centre-states-discuss-common-documents-and-sop https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-13/xdx9q4f6/GST.jpg Businesses passing on tax credit above Rs 2.5 lakh a month may get a more uniform GST registration process under a proposal being discussed fact-net en 2026-08-21T09:21:13.279Z GST registration to get simpler? Centre, states discuss common documents and SOP GST, GST registration, GST Council, GST rules https://www.fact.net.in/nation/dummy-students-at-latur-school-abhijeet-dipke-makes-shocking-allegation https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/qfafjzt6/PTI08182026000077B.jpg A school inspection by CJP's Abhijeet Dipke in Latur has triggered allegations of students being brought from another school ahead of his visit | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-21T09:15:30.127Z 'Dummy students' at Latur school? Abhijeet Dipke makes shocking allegation Abhijeet Dipke, Cockroach Janta Party, CJP https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-calls-up-gangsters-act-stillborn-says-it-is-prone-to-misuse https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-10-17/l9tr3s2x/supreme-court-2024-08-8e41e46a45e8e53199c289afcfb8d31b-16x9.avif fact-net en 2026-08-21T06:54:48.561Z Supreme Court calls UP Gangsters Act 'stillborn', says it is prone to misuse UP Gangsters Act , Supreme Court https://www.fact.net.in/business/domestic-air-traffic-falls-in-july-indigo-leads-spicejet-trails-on-punctuality https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-04-28/ghv96530/01Aircraft.jpg India's domestic air traffic declined 4.8% in July, with major airlines seeing lower passenger numbers and mixed load factors | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-21T06:51:21.522Z Domestic air traffic falls in July: IndiGo leads, SpiceJet trails on punctuality DGCA, IndiGo , SpiceJet , Domestic air traffic https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/koffee-with-karan-9-guest-list-leaked-aamir-saif-to-rashmika-vijay-heres-whats-rumoured https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/897kqj9f/Karan-Johar-Insta Could Koffee With Karan 9 feature a Dil Chahta Hai reunion or Rashmika Mandanna-Vijay Deverakonda? An unverified list has fans guessing fact-net en 2026-08-21T06:47:38.808Z 'Koffee With Karan' 9 guest list leaked? Aamir-Saif to Rashmika-Vijay, here's what's rumoured Koffee With Karan, Karan Johar https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/it-will-never-happen-sabyasachi-on-ai-replacing-human-creativity https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/wor3z1wg/Untitled-design-4.png Sabyasachi has weighed in on AI's growing role, saying technology should aid creativity while human craftsmanship remains irreplaceable | Instagram/Sabyasachi fact-net en 2026-08-21T06:39:03.717Z 'It will never happen': Sabyasachi on AI replacing human creativity Sabyasachi Mukherjee https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/could-humans-accidentally-contaminate-the-moon-new-study-finds-microbes-may-survive https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/a9up92zm/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-21-2026-120047-PM.png Five types of Earth microbes could potentially survive in parts of the lunar South Pole in a dormant state, according to a new study | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-21T06:31:13.462Z Could humans accidentally contaminate the Moon? New study finds microbes may survive Moon, Chandrayaan-1, microbes on Moon https://www.fact.net.in/legal/ugc-equity-rules-under-review-after-supreme-court-calls-them-vague https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-18/959e1258/1000053983.jpg The Centre and UGC have been asked to file a composite affidavit after the Supreme Court raised concerns over several provisions of the 2026 equity regulations fact-net en 2026-08-21T06:08:44.143Z UGC equity rules under review after Supreme Court calls them ‘vague’ UGC equity rules, UGC, Supreme Court https://www.fact.net.in/business/sugar-stocks-fall-sharply-after-government-allows-10-lakh-tonnes-of-duty-free-imports https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-30/56ip6ulb/INDIA-SUGAR-SAUMYA-KHANDELWAL-FOR-THE-NEW-YORK-TIMES08-1600x1068.jpg Sugar stocks came under pressure as the government cleared duty-free raw sugar imports to improve domestic availability and contain rising prices | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-21T06:00:06.998Z Sugar stocks fall sharply after government allows 10 lakh tonnes of duty-free imports sugar, sugar stocks, sugar prices, duty-free sugar imports https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/crane-crashes-onto-houses-in-mumbais-kurla-3-month-old-baby-among-10-hurt https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/ph0n1ega/Screenshot-2026-08-21-112335.png A crane accident in Mumbai's Kurla East injured 10 people and disrupted goods train movement after the equipment fell onto railway wires | X fact-net en 2026-08-21T05:54:01.388Z Crane crashes onto houses in Mumbai's Kurla, 3-month-old baby among 10 hurt Crane crash, Crane crash Mumbai, Mumbai crane accident, Kurla East accident https://www.fact.net.in/states/andhra-pradesh/andhra-pradesh-6-year-old-boy-collapses-dies-in-classroom-after-alleged-teacher-assault https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/h1ksirx3/Screenshot-2026-08-21-111700.png The death of a six-year-old student after an alleged teacher assault has sparked a probe | X/@Deb_livnletliv fact-net en 2026-08-21T05:47:45.111Z Andhra Pradesh: 6-year-old boy collapses, dies in classroom after alleged teacher assault Andhra Pradesh school death, Andhra Pradesh, Andhra , 6-year-old boy Andhra https://www.fact.net.in/business/indias-first-large-scale-biopolymer-plant-in-up-set-for-october-launch https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/fcv49sd4/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-21-2026-110905-AM.png A major feature of the facility is its Zero Liquid Discharge system, which is designed to ensure that no harmful liquid waste is discharged into rivers or drains | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-21T05:39:34.570Z India's first large-scale biopolymer plant in UP set for October launch biopolymer plant, biopolymer plant in UP, UP, India https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/tech/apple-pay-india-launch-expected-soon-how-will-it-compare-with-upi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/ruc628r3/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-21-2026-110546-AM.png Apple Pay is designed for Apple devices, and there is no indication it will support Android phones | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-21T05:36:12.377Z Apple Pay India launch expected soon: How will it compare with UPI? Apple Pay India, Apple Pay , UPI https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-traffic-alert-roads-shut-diversions-in-place-for-tazia-procession https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-11/eczcxtnj/ANI-20260811144215.jpg Commuters heading towards New Delhi Railway Station and other parts of Central Delhi should check the latest traffic diversions before travelling | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-21T05:29:34.676Z Delhi traffic alert: Roads shut, diversions in place for Tazia procession Delhi traffic, Delhi , Masoom Ka Tazia procession, Central Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhis-heritage-buildings-face-severe-threat-master-plan-2047-flags https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/ff3s355i/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-21-2026-102805-AM.png Delhi has 1,459 identified heritage assets, according to the Master Plan 2047 | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-21T04:58:48.720Z Delhi's heritage buildings face 'severe threat', Master Plan 2047 flags Delhi Master Plan, Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/world/us-deports-more-than-160-haitians-amid-gang-violence-visa-protection-rollback https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/0o1ld8yp/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-21-2026-101116-AM.png The deportations followed legal moves allowing the Trump administration to end TPS protections for some 3,50,000 Haitians | Representational image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-08-21T04:42:04.766Z US deports more than 160 Haitians amid gang violence, visa protection rollback US deportation, Haitian migrants, Haiti deportations https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/tight-security-at-chandigarh-mohali-border-points-as-qaumi-insaf-morchas-punjab-bandh-kicks-in https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/mf0vvsku/PTI08212026000005B.jpg Police personnel stand guard amid heightened security at the Chandigarh-Mohali border ahead of a 'Punjab bandh' call, in Chandigarh, on Friday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-21T04:32:55.702Z Tight security at Chandigarh-Mohali border points as Qaumi Insaf Morcha's Punjab bandh kicks in Punjab bandh, Punjab bandh today, Chandigarh-Mohali border, Qaumi Insaf Morcha https://www.fact.net.in/nation/debate-over-vande-mataram-not-right-focus-on-public-issues-mayawati-to-centre-states https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08/844855ab-27b8-479c-beee-e328582f74a2/STOCK_PTI3_27_2022_0297.jpg Mayawati’s remarks came as the BJP and Congress continued their war of words over whether the full version of Vande Mataram should be sung | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-21T04:28:57.008Z Debate over Vande Mataram 'not right', focus on public issues: Mayawati to Centre, states Vande Mataram, BJP, Congress, Mayawati https://www.fact.net.in/business/rupee-gains-9-paise-to-9565-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-16/i88g3df9/images-2025-12-16T124239.215.jpeg The rupee opened higher on Friday amid a weaker dollar, while traders remained cautious over crude prices and Middle East tensions | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-21T04:22:29.961Z Rupee gains 9 paise to 95.65 against US dollar in early trade Rupee , US dollar, rupee dollar today, rupee exchange rate https://www.fact.net.in/world/starlink-for-rural-india-elon-musk-pitches-satellite-internet-services https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/374d291e-3a96-46b4-9ae1-42384a153a2c/GNtN2wBXcAAR_YZ.jpg Elon Musk's Starlink pitch comes as the company seeks regulatory approval to offer satellite communication services in India | File image/X fact-net en 2026-08-21T04:18:46.076Z Starlink for rural India? Elon Musk pitches satellite internet services Starlink , Elon Musk https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/tamil-nadu-delimitation-row-vijay-seeks-guarantee-on-southern-states-seats-opposition-sees-u-turn https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-28/5gqhsvju/PTI05282026000065A-1.jpg Vijay’s call for protection of southern states’ parliamentary representation has sparked a political clash, with TVK defending its position on the 543-seat Lok Sabha | File image fact-net en 2026-08-21T04:14:04.312Z Tamil Nadu delimitation row: Vijay seeks guarantee on southern states' seats, Opposition sees U-turn Tamil Nadu delimitation, CM Vijay, DMK, AIADMK https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/punjab-bandh-today-heres-what-will-remain-shut-from-7-am-to-2-pm https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/gjqhsgqe/Screenshot-2026-08-21-093537.png Punjab will observe a seven-hour bandh from 7 am to 2 pm over demands for the release of Sikh prisoners | X/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-21T04:06:12.004Z Punjab bandh today: Here's what will remain shut from 7 am to 2 pm Punjab bandh today, Punjab, Punjab bandh https://www.fact.net.in/world/pakistans-ex-pm-imran-khan-shifted-back-to-jail-after-hospital-treatment-in-pakistan https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/584j40mf/STOCKPTI51520230328.jpg Imran Khan’s hospital stay ended with his return to jail, while a court order had also allowed weekly meetings with his family | File image fact-net en 2026-08-21T03:59:35.339Z Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan shifted back to jail after hospital treatment in Pakistan Imran Khan , Pakistan, Imran Khan jail https://www.fact.net.in/business/dollar-euro-or-rupee-government-changes-rules-for-export-payments https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-29/ehepg9kj/Capture-268-1.jpg The move aligns export policy with RBI rules and could give exporters greater flexibility to settle international trade in rupees | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-21T03:54:15.040Z Dollar, euro or rupee? Government changes rules for export payments Dollar, Euro, Rupee, export https://www.fact.net.in/world/charter-plane-carrying-8-crashes-in-remote-alaska-search-and-rescue-operation-launched https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/vo1xf53g/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-21-2026-091147-AM.png The aircraft crashed near the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site in western Alaska | Representational image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-08-21T03:42:27.554Z Charter plane carrying 8 crashes in remote Alaska, search and rescue operation launched Charter plane crash Alaska, Alaska crash, Alaska https://www.fact.net.in/world/two-ships-hijacked-off-yemen-and-somalia-22-indians-among-crew https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/q5ax0xqq/HQKl6WmWQAAvGW1.jpg Two separate hijackings off Yemen and Somalia have put 22 Indian seafarers in focus amid renewed piracy concerns | Representational image/X/@James_J_Marlow fact-net en 2026-08-21T03:35:29.503Z Two ships hijacked off Yemen and Somalia, 22 Indians among crew Yemen, Somalia, hijack, Indians https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/school-by-day-coaching-by-night-inside-indias-148-billion-market-for-a-rank https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/h77kx9wz/coaching-centers.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-20T22:29:52.940Z Explainer: School by day, coaching by night — Inside India’s $14.8 billion market for a rank Special Reports https://www.fact.net.in/nation/mha-excludes-8-regions-from-2024-caa-order-pending-applications-to-be-transferred-to-collectors https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/44u7qdwo/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-21-2026-034908-AM.png fact-net en 2026-08-20T22:19:39.031Z MHA excludes 8 regions from 2024 CAA order; pending applications to be transferred to collectors Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/gujarat/gujarat-government-inks-mou-with-amazon-to-deliver-textbooks-free-of-delivery-charge https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/umfq7bs9/ANI-20260820165909.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-20T22:18:58.433Z Gujarat Government inks MoU with Amazon to deliver Textbooks free of delivery charge Gujarat, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/spike-in-swine-flu-cases-reported-amid-humid-variable-weather-conditions https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/dlvwzt8u/ANI-20260820202721.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-20T22:12:28.058Z Spike in swine flu cases reported amid humid, variable weather conditions Nation https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/mohun-bagan-edge-past-northeast-united-4-3-on-penalties-east-bengal-await-in-derby-final https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/l18942ed/PTI08202026000585A.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-20T22:06:05.400Z Mohun Bagan edge past NorthEast United 4-3 on penalties; East Bengal await in Derby final Football, Sports https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/woman-attacked-with-boiling-water-in-faridabad-after-refusing-to-marry-elderly-man-for-rs-3-lakh https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/olky0i2p/vvbgfb.png fact-net en 2026-08-20T21:55:56.424Z Woman attacked with boiling water in Faridabad after refusing to marry elderly man for Rs 3 lakh Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/hooda-threatens-defamation-case-against-abhay-chautala-over-bjp-deal-allegations https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/b6a7ead9-40fe-40fd-b349-b6331ca7c344/STOCK_PTI9_20_2022_1075.jpg Bhupinder Hooda fact-net en 2026-08-20T21:54:50.806Z Hooda threatens defamation case against Abhay Chautala over BJP ‘deal’ allegations Haryana, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/opinion/the-pariah-state-effect https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/xr6xyeg6/gfnfn.png What began in Gaza is now casting shadows far beyond fact-net en 2026-08-20T21:47:47.882Z The Pariah State Effect Opinion https://www.fact.net.in/nation/shashi-tharoor-calls-new-parliament-a-soulless-conference-centre-laments-loss-of-intimacy https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-03-26/6hk035vk/PTI03212026000158B.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-20T21:47:28.711Z Shashi Tharoor calls new Parliament a ‘soulless conference centre’, laments loss of intimacy Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pm-modi-asks-top-officials-to-break-silos-tap-youth-ideas-after-meeting-at-his-residence https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/582a9c07-528a-42f0-a292-249a38167122/PTI06_10_2024_000252B.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-20T21:47:18.309Z PM Modi asks top officials to 'break silos, tap youth ideas' after meeting at his residence Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/fair-to-all-nta-defends-rs-200-answer-key-challenge-fee-amid-scrutiny-over-exam-errors https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/92f4f890-8002-4a44-8099-eb8a7af7a0dd/GM06vEhXEAAjubq.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-20T21:46:30.780Z 'Fair to all': NTA defends Rs 200 answer-key challenge fee amid scrutiny over exam errors Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/harsimrat-badal-fuels-sad-bjp-reunion-buzz-with-cryptic-call-for-agreements https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/uektopg2/20260806337f-3058a162-eb9b-457c-90cb-5b3e94e6797e.webp fact-net en 2026-08-20T21:46:12.098Z Harsimrat Badal fuels SAD-BJP reunion buzz with cryptic call for ‘agreements’ Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/two-workers-killed-as-earth-caves-in-at-under-construction-hospital-site-in-mohali https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/pc7r3jsl/nmjhm.png fact-net en 2026-08-20T21:46:03.724Z Two workers killed as earth caves in at under-construction hospital site in Mohali Punjab, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/the-odyssey-becomes-highest-grossing-r-rated-film-of-all-time-beating-deadpool-wolverine https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/1nh0rycf/MV5BYmYyMDZhMDMtNTIxMy00NjkxLWEyYmQtYWRiNmNjOGVmMmVhXkEyXkFqcGdeQWFybm8.V1.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-20T21:36:26.134Z 'The Odyssey' becomes highest-grossing R-rated film of all time, beating 'Deadpool & Wolverine' Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/world/bessent-warns-iran-of-toughest-sanctions-in-history-urges-china-to-get-with-the-programme https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/1746xncv/ANI-20260820192333.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-20T21:36:16.655Z Bessent warns Iran of 'toughest sanctions in history', urges China to 'get with the programme' World https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/fbi-places-indian-national-kamal-on-most-wanted-list-over-alleged-lawrence-bishnoi-gang-links https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/7kplq397/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-21-2026-025120-AM.png fact-net en 2026-08-20T21:36:06.138Z FBI places Indian national Kamal on 'Most Wanted' list over alleged Lawrence Bishnoi gang links Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/west-asia-crisis/us-redirects-67-vessels-disables-three-as-iran-naval-blockade-tightens https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/8luxryqi/ANI-20260820194315.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-20T21:35:57.472Z US redirects 67 vessels, disables three as Iran naval blockade 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Representative Image fact-net en 2026-08-20T13:32:12.303Z SEBI allows digitally signed PoA for FPIs, removes notarisation requirement SEBI regulations, foreign portfolio investors https://www.fact.net.in/business/aadhaar-app-crosses-5-crore-downloads-as-digital-services-gain-wider-adoption https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/md9xyiyn/aadhaar-app-update.webp fact-net en 2026-08-20T13:30:42.823Z Aadhaar App crosses 5 crore downloads as digital services gain wider adoption Aadhaar app, Aadhaar downloads, digital Aadhaar, UIDAI https://www.fact.net.in/business/parliamentary-panel-flags-use-of-bouncers-for-nbfc-loan-recovery-seeks-stronger-monitoring https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/4ye2kext/Borrowers-can-take-loans-from-moneylenders-using-t16832830364171728748574925.webp fact-net en 2026-08-20T13:30:38.351Z Parliamentary panel flags use of bouncers for NBFC loan recovery, seeks stronger monitoring NBFC loan recovery, recovery agents 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