https://www.fact.net.in/nation/no-safe-harbour-centre-steps-up-pressure-on-meta-over-csam-content https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-20/ottxli0b/hfuj.png Government sources said India's approach is about legal compliance, not censorship, as talks with Meta continue on online harms | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-18T12:19:11.493Z 'No safe harbour': Centre steps up pressure on Meta over CSAM content Meta, CSAM content, Centre https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/tech/google-may-ditch-china-for-pixel-production-what-it-means-for-india https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/pjyv8mpy/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-052707-PM.png Google may move Pixel phones, earbuds and smartwatches out of China by 2027, with India and Vietnam emerging as key manufacturing hubs | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-18T11:57:45.911Z Google may ditch China for Pixel production — what it means for India Google , Google Pixel, Pixel manufacturing, Google India https://www.fact.net.in/states/bihar/ak-47-firing-row-bihar-transfers-siwan-sp-17-senior-ips-officers-reshuffled https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/qt60b5i0/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-052041-PM.png The state has told the Supreme Court that four AK-47 rounds were fired into the air after the constable was surrounded by protesters | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-18T11:51:08.615Z AK-47 firing row: Bihar transfers Siwan SP, 17 senior IPS officers reshuffled AK-47 firing, AK-47 firing Bihar, Bihar transfers Siwan SP, Bihar https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/gastronomy/no-onion-no-garlic-mcaloo-tikki-mcdonalds-shravan-menu-divides-the-internet https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/2qoy1y4w/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-043301-PM.png From unsalted fries to no onion-garlic McAloo Tikki, McDonald’s Shravan offerings have sparked a lively discussion online | Representational image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-08-18T11:43:48.125Z No onion, no garlic McAloo Tikki? McDonald's Shravan menu divides the internet McDonald's Shravan menu, McDonald's https://www.fact.net.in/legal/no-excuse-and-no-justification-supreme-court-orders-panel-to-probe-delhi-protest-allegations https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-14/4n0h3hqc/SC%20HD.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-18T10:58:31.384Z ‘No excuse and no justification’: Supreme Court orders panel to probe Delhi protest allegations Supreme Court, Delhi protest https://www.fact.net.in/states/jharkhand/ended-my-hunger-strike-not-protest-devendra-mahto-announces-fresh-jharkhand-recruitment-stir https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/pg03n2q7/PTI08052026000171B.jpg The announcement comes after Chief Minister Hemant Soren said an exam reforms committee would recommend measures to strengthen the recruitment process | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-18T10:50:33.211Z 'Ended my hunger strike, not protest': Devendra Mahto announces fresh Jharkhand recruitment stir Devendra Mahto, Jharkhand recruitment stir, Jharkhand recruitment protest, Jharkhand https://www.fact.net.in/nation/censorship-inside-and-outside-parliament-derek-obrien-on-200-disallowed-questions https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08/9e40aab8-f33c-4c73-87f7-86eea76e5cde/derek%20obrian.webp TMC MP Derek O’Brien has alleged that 207 questions raised by him since 2021 were disallowed, citing issues including terror attacks, jobs and hate crimes | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-18T10:43:28.238Z 'Censorship! Inside and outside Parliament': Derek O’Brien on 200+ disallowed questions Derek O’Brien, Derek, Derek TMC, Parliament https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttarakhand/heavy-rain-lashes-uttarakhand-students-among-8-rescued-orange-alert-in-4-districts https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/14zt6jt2/PTI08182026000143B.jpg Rising water levels in rivers and streams posed a threat to people in several areas | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/akqp9hzm/PTI08182026000094B.jpg Following rainfall in the mountains of Uttarakhand, the water level of the Ganges at Rishikesh's Triveni Ghat has risen, and the river is flowing above the danger mark, on Tuesday | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/e2q1wpjk/PTI08182026000154B.jpg People look through debris after a house collapsed due to heavy rain, at a village in Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, on Tuesday | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/dae3wvif/PTI08182026000013B.jpg A vehicle lies overturned in the swollen Bin river following an accident on the Rishikesh-Haridwar-Chilla Barrage Road, in Rishikesh, on Tuesday | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/r2b2hcdm/PTI08172026000571A.jpg Vehicles remain submerged in floodwater as the Chandrabhaga river swells following rain in Rishikesh, on Monday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-18T10:35:35.932Z Heavy rain lashes Uttarakhand; students among 8 rescued, orange alert in 4 districts Uttarakhand, Uttarakhand rain, Uttarakhand orange alert , Uttarakhand rain alert https://www.fact.net.in/legal/narendra-dabholkar-murder-case-bombay-high-court-suspends-sachin-andures-life-sentence https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/8fk9kjwv/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-035606-PM.png The order comes months after co-convict Sharad Kalaskar was granted bail, with both cases involving appeals against their life sentences | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-18T10:26:41.982Z Narendra Dabholkar murder case: Bombay High Court suspends Sachin Andure’s life sentence Narendra Dabholkar murder case, Sachin Andure bail, Bombay High Court https://www.fact.net.in/business/tata-sons-agm-postponed-after-quorum-falls-short-chandrasekarans-position-in-focus https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/liffedls/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-034948-PM.png Tata Sons faces an unprecedented AGM hurdle as a quorum shortfall delays the meeting and brings Chandrasekaran’s directorship into focus | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-18T10:21:31.079Z Tata Sons AGM postponed after quorum falls short, Chandrasekaran’s position in focus Tata Sons AGM, Tata Trusts, Tata Sons AGM deferred, Tata Sons quorum issue, N Chandrasekaran https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/why-ask-at-10-pm-mahua-moves-privilege-notice-against-bengal-officials-over-late-night-eviction https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-19/20cha1ll/images-3.jpeg Mahua Moitra alleged harassment and a protocol breach after a late-night call asked her to vacate her allotted room in Nadia | File image fact-net en 2026-08-18T09:18:27.496Z 'Why ask at 10 pm?': Mahua moves privilege notice against Bengal officials over late-night eviction TMC MP Mahua Moitra, Lok Sabha, Trinamool Congress, TMC, Mahua Moitra https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/awarapan-2-passes-monday-test-races-past-rs-90-crore-in-just-4-days https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/3gvc2wvj/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-022401-PM.png Awarapan 2 continued its box office run on Monday, surpassing the lifetime collections of several earlier Emraan Hashmi films fact-net en 2026-08-18T08:55:44.314Z Awarapan 2 passes Monday test, races past Rs 90 crore in just 4 days Awarapan 2 , Awarapan , Emraan Hashmi https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/this-chinese-film-was-called-worse-than-ai-now-it-is-making-crores https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/vw474z3u/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-020809-PM.png Online mockery of its animation and story sparked curiosity, prompting audiences to buy tickets | X/@tongbingxue fact-net en 2026-08-18T08:39:54.493Z This Chinese film was called 'worse than AI'. Now it is making crores Chinese animation, Chinese film, Niu Lai https://www.fact.net.in/sports/rishabh-pant-becomes-first-indian-and-fastest-to-hit-100-sixes-in-test-cricket https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/50b29027-8e20-4e44-bbca-1fe2154723e4/PTI06_09_2024_000391B.jpg Rishabh Pant’s latest six took him to 100 in Test cricket, giving India its first batter in the format’s 100-six club | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-18T08:27:05.850Z Rishabh Pant becomes first Indian and fastest to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket Rishabh Pant , Test cricket https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/one-killed-19-injured-after-building-collapses-in-kolkatas-jorabagan-rescue-ops-underway https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/1dmsljuc/Screenshot-2026-08-18-133002.png A building collapsed in Kolkata’s Jorabagan after reportedly showing signs of shaking | X/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-18T08:00:55.567Z One killed, 19 injured after building collapses in Kolkata's Jorabagan; rescue ops underway Kolkata’s Jorabagan, Kolkata, Jorabagan, building collapse Kolkata, building collapse Jorabagan https://www.fact.net.in/business/indias-growth-engine-may-slow-to-68-next-year-heres-why https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/j7iva52w/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-011512-PM.png India Ratings raised its May growth estimate slightly but still expects FY27 growth to trail the previous year amid several economic risks | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-18T07:45:48.428Z India’s growth engine may slow to 6.8% next year, here’s why India GDP growth, FY27 GDP forecast, India Ratings, India GDP growth 2026-27 https://www.fact.net.in/nation/healthy-grasslands-are-indispensable-india-launches-first-open-ecosystems-guide https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/i7ghcbmv/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-010717-PM.png From Theri Kaadu’s red dunes to the Yamuna-Chambal ravines, the new guide documents India’s diverse open landscapes and their specialist species | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-18T07:37:56.577Z 'Healthy grasslands are indispensable': India launches first open ecosystems guide India grasslands, Guide to Grasslands India, open natural ecosystems, India open ecosystems https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/20-cops-came-at-4-am-aap-alleges-delhi-police-took-mla-kuldeep-kumar-to-undisclosed-location https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/9705xp71/HIlMw2bK400x400.jpg AAP’s claims came amid a two-day protest by sanitation workers and auto-tipper drivers over the death of an on-duty worker in Kalyanpuri | File image/X/@Saurabh_MLAgk fact-net en 2026-08-18T06:53:39.937Z '20 cops came at 4 am': AAP alleges Delhi Police took MLA Kuldeep Kumar to 'undisclosed location' MLA Kuldeep Kumar, Delhi Police, AAP, Aam Aadmi Party, CM Rekha Gupta, Kuldeep Kumar detention, Kuldeep Kumar https://www.fact.net.in/legal/can-paper-leak-offenders-lose-their-property-supreme-court-seeks-centre-states-response https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/xfu8myjw/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-120838-PM.png The Supreme Court has scheduled the next hearing for September 25 | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-18T06:39:45.299Z Can paper leak offenders lose their property? Supreme Court seeks Centre, states' response Supreme Court, paper leak, SC, exam paper leak, Supreme Court paper leak https://www.fact.net.in/legal/future-scrutiny-remains-open-supreme-court-upholds-hanging-as-execution-method https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/f6045407-0b4e-44ca-8a7c-a6030ff420c4/STOCK_PTI4_27_2016_0971.jpg A plea seeking a more humane alternative to hanging has been rejected by the Supreme Court, which has nevertheless kept future scientific review possible fact-net en 2026-08-18T06:31:46.247Z 'Future scrutiny' remains open: Supreme Court upholds hanging as execution method hanging , hanging Supreme Court, Supreme Court hanging, death penalty India, Supreme Court death penalty https://www.fact.net.in/legal/5k-cops-tried-to-manage-30k-protesters-delhi-police-defends-july-20-action-in-supreme-court https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-25/yhd5l9f6/20260721655f-185859e6-6d08-4d80-87ee-2cb5ee10328e.webp The Delhi Police says more than 240 personnel and around 200 protesters were injured during the July 20 clash, while denying allegations of excessive force | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-18T06:17:04.197Z '5k cops tried to manage 30k+ protesters': Delhi Police defends July 20 action in Supreme Court Delhi Police, July 20, Supreme Court https://www.fact.net.in/nation/not-one-person-died-shouldnt-we-praise-cops-rijiju-defends-delhi-police-over-student-protest https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/970b05ef-1dbe-4d5a-a2a4-3d9956cf7615/STOCK_PTI8_3_2022_0768.jpg The Union minister has praised Delhi Police for handling the NEET-UG protest, while claims of lathis, tear gas and pellet guns remain a political flashpoint | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-18T05:53:01.900Z 'Not one person died; shouldn't we praise cops?' Rijiju defends Delhi Police over student protest Delhi Police , July 20 protest, student protest, student protest Delhi, Rijiju , Kiren Rijiju https://www.fact.net.in/nation/bjp-announces-new-state-in-charges-for-uttar-pradesh-punjab-and-gujarat https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-01-04/skvbmg9a/bjp-1024x576.jpg The BJP has rejigged its organisational setup in three states, naming new in-charges and a co-incharge as the appointments take immediate effect fact-net en 2026-08-18T05:42:29.155Z BJP announces new state in-charges for Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Gujarat BJP state in-charges, Vinod Tawde, BJP organisational reshuffle, Vinod Tawde UP in-charge, BJP Uttar Pradesh, BJP Punjab, BJP Gujarat, Nitin Nabin BJP, Nitin Nabin https://www.fact.net.in/nation/he-is-active-young-union-minister-athawale-invites-cjp-founder-abhijeet-dipke-to-join-rpia https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/068swu7u/PTI08052026000142B.jpg Ramdas Athawale has reached out to Abhijeet Dipke after recent CJP-led protests, asking the young activist to join the ruling faction | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-18T05:30:43.939Z 'He is active & young': Union minister Athawale invites CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke to join RPI(A) Abhijeet Dipke, Cockroach Janta Party, National Democratic Alliance , NDA, CJP, Dipke https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/tamil-nadu-cm-vijay-apologises-after-minister-refers-to-karunanidhi-without-kalaignar-title https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-13/v23m5epj/PTI05102026000223B.jpg Vijay moved to defuse a tense Assembly exchange after opposition DMK members objected to a minister referring to late leader M Karunanidhi without his traditional title | File image fact-net en 2026-08-18T05:20:27.243Z Tamil Nadu CM Vijay apologises after minister refers to Karunanidhi without ‘Kalaignar’ title Tamil Nadu Assembly, C Joseph Vijay, Vijay Karunanidhi, DMK protest, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay, Kalaignar Karunanidhi https://www.fact.net.in/legal/fda-went-overboard-in-pune-shop-case-bombay-hc-orders-rs-5-lakh-compensation https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/anr0irzt/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-104023-AM.png The court said the FDA should have restored the shop’s licence after a re-inspection found 98% compliance | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-18T05:11:04.107Z FDA went ‘overboard’ in Pune shop case, Bombay HC orders Rs 5 lakh compensation Bombay High Court, Maharashtra FDA, Pune sweets shop licence, Pune sweets shop https://www.fact.net.in/world/need-to-pass-the-save-america-act-trump-praises-indias-voter-id-system-cites-cec-gyanesh-kumar https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/ya3x563g/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-102247-AM.png The SAVE America Act would require documentary proof of citizenship for registration and photo ID when voting in US elections | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-18T04:53:45.487Z 'Need to pass THE SAVE AMERICA ACT': Trump praises India’s voter ID system, cites CEC Gyanesh Kumar SAVE America Act, Trump voter ID, Gyanesh Kumar, Donald Trump India election system, Gyanesh Kumar Trump https://www.fact.net.in/business/sensex-falls-278-points-nifty-down-57-as-oil-prices-fuel-market-caution https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-14/odttuemz/images-19.jfif Indian markets started Tuesday on a weak note as rising crude prices and higher US bond yields raised fresh concerns for investors fact-net en 2026-08-18T04:42:46.656Z Sensex falls 278 points, Nifty down 57 as oil prices fuel market caution Sensex today, Nifty today, Sensex Nifty latest news, stock market today, Indian stock market https://www.fact.net.in/world/50-tariffs-on-canada-heres-what-trump-wants-from-ottawa https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-15/9xw90uqp/PTI12_20_2023_000062B.jpg Trump’s latest tariff threat has pushed one of America’s closest alliances into a tense new phase, with trade talks now under intense pressure | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-18T04:37:57.291Z 50% tariffs on Canada? Here’s what Trump wants from Ottawa Trump, Donald Trump, US Canada trade war, Trump Canada tariffs, US Canada trade tensions https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-wakes-up-to-above-normal-temperature-rain-forecast-later-today https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/zge7norc/PTI06152026000368B.jpg Clouds hover above India Gate, in New Delhi | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-18T04:26:42.538Z Delhi wakes up to above-normal temperature, rain forecast later today Delhi, Delhi weather today, Delhi weather, Delhi rain https://www.fact.net.in/business/asian-shares-fall-as-oil-prices-rise-inflation-worries-weigh-on-markets https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/fp90nmke/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-095059-AM.png Rising oil prices and renewed inflation concerns are weighing on investor sentiment fact-net en 2026-08-18T04:22:18.816Z Asian shares fall as oil prices rise, inflation worries weigh on markets Asian shares, Asian stock market, Brent crude price, Iran war oil prices, US inflation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/ram-temple-donation-row-big-relief-for-champat-rai-as-sit-report-clears-him https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-06-26/3z1uliha/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-26-2026-021604-PM.png Weeks after resigning from the temple trust, Champat Rai gets a clean chit in the first probe into alleged donation theft | File image fact-net en 2026-08-18T04:15:33.048Z Ram Temple donation row: Big relief for Champat Rai as SIT report clears him Champat Rai , Ram Temple donation, Ram Temple , Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/explainer-ram-madhavs-return-signals-a-bjp-rss-reset https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/i7snjfhf/deccanherald2024-057e328b3e-c0db-406b-ad5a-f828d4bb9613file7vley9peqzlp7pqybii.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-17T20:42:10.338Z Explainer: Does Ram Madhav’s return to the BJP's top brass signal a BJP-RSS reset? Special Reports https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/fake-patients-row-erupts-over-punjab-health-tableau https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-09/u6b7zyvp/Amarinder-Singh-Raja-Warring.avif fact-net en 2026-08-17T20:36:54.300Z ‘Fake patients’ row erupts over Punjab health tableau Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/4771-criminals-arrested-in-15-day-operation-trackdown https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/q9rcao21/images-31.jfif fact-net en 2026-08-17T20:35:10.910Z 4,771 criminals arrested in 15-day ‘Operation Trackdown’ Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/haryana-clears-purchase-of-over-26000-transformers-to-strengthen-power-network https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/iyygc0ni/2.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-17T20:34:59.006Z Haryana clears purchase of over 26,000 transformers to strengthen power network Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/bribe-trap-money-to-be-reimbursed-through-dedicated-fund https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-12-09/0xr673h9/Bribe.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-17T20:34:35.209Z Bribe trap money to be reimbursed through dedicated fund Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/west-bengal-police-disputes-brutal-assault-narrative-in-bankura-death-probe https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/jqv1aq3h/Janab-Mafik-Shaik-Abdul-Hafeez-1.webp fact-net en 2026-08-17T20:29:08.983Z West Bengal Police disputes ‘brutal assault’ narrative in Bankura death probe West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-plans-parivar-pehchan-law-for-family-cards-unified-welfare-database https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-09/3c8j3fuq/SIR-Bengal.webp fact-net en 2026-08-17T20:27:52.379Z Delhi plans ‘Parivar Pehchan’ law for family cards, unified welfare database Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-govt-to-bring-all-sand-ghats-under-legal-framework https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/v0jphdlz/PTI08172026000513B.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-17T20:27:41.920Z Bengal govt to bring all sand ghats under legal framework West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/states/karnataka/prakash-raj-civil-groups-seek-karnataka-cms-intervention-in-ongoing-sir-drive https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/e9fcuz1g/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-17-2026-105432-PM.png fact-net en 2026-08-17T17:26:58.360Z Prakash Raj, civil groups seek Karnataka CM’s intervention in ongoing SIR drive Karnataka https://www.fact.net.in/nation/journey-from-karyakarta-to-general-secretary-humbling-smriti-irani-on-new-bjp-role https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/wbxyd0xk/STOCKPTI1620140049.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-17T17:26:46.952Z ‘Journey from karyakarta to general secretary humbling’: Smriti Irani on new BJP role Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/jharkhand/cm-hemant-soren-scraps-jssc-cgl-exam-cbi-probe-into-recruitment-tests-mahto-ends-hunger-strike https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/nhyo56vz/PTI08172026000615B.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-17T17:20:39.259Z CM Hemant Soren scraps JSSC-CGL exam, CBI probe into recruitment tests; Mahto ends hunger strike Jharkhand https://www.fact.net.in/nation/afghanistan-urges-stronger-partnership-with-india-for-regional-stability-shared-prosperity https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/lx5yll1o/ANI-20260817160944.jpeg fact-net en 2026-08-17T17:20:30.344Z Afghanistan urges stronger partnership with India for 'regional stability, shared prosperity' Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/kerala/kerala-cm-satheesan-urges-pm-modi-to-review-mining-law-amendment https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-26/jtyp644z/PTI05262026000113B.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-17T15:38:24.462Z Kerala CM Satheesan urges PM Modi to review mining law amendment Kerala, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/legal/delhi-hc-gives-kejriwal-sisodia-four-weeks-to-respond-to-cbi-plea https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/bzopiwln/ANI-20260817120033.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-17T15:38:15.278Z Delhi HC gives Kejriwal, Sisodia four weeks to respond to CBI plea Legal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/twisha-sharma-died-by-suicide-no-signs-of-physical-assault-aiims-medical-board https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-20/mz7yr8su/PTI05182026000361B.jpg Family members of Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died by suicide over dowry-related mental harassment, outside the district court during a hearing in the case fact-net en 2026-08-17T15:38:06.747Z Twisha Sharma died by suicide, no signs of physical assault: AIIMS medical board Nation https://www.fact.net.in/education/indian-prodigy-became-worlds-youngest-male-ca-at-16 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/fyuye15n/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-17-2026-085547-PM.png fact-net en 2026-08-17T15:31:08.536Z Indian prodigy became world’s youngest male CA at 16 Education https://www.fact.net.in/world/us-steps-up-gaza-push-as-kushner-courts-netanyahu-and-hamas-leaders https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/cb7wwntw/ANI-20260817102356.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-17T15:30:55.989Z US steps up Gaza push as Kushner courts Netanyahu and Hamas leaders World https://www.fact.net.in/nation/bjps-new-national-team-likely-to-hold-first-meeting-on-august-22 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/ffi0cmjp/ggd.png fact-net en 2026-08-17T15:30:48.588Z BJP’s new national team likely to hold first meeting on August 22 Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pralhad-joshi-reviews-nta-reforms-directs-overhaul-of-exam-processes https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/jv3uoe09/ANI-20260817151232.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-17T15:30:40.204Z Pralhad Joshi reviews NTA reforms, directs overhaul of exam processes Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/well-bomb-the-sh-out-of-them-trump-warns-oman-over-deal-with-iran-to-control-hormuz https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/zwxqd4e7/ANI-20260817124656.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-17T13:27:08.890Z 'We'll bomb the sh** out of them': Trump warns Oman over deal with Iran to control Hormuz World https://www.fact.net.in/business/indias-unemployment-rate-falls-to-51-in-july https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/x48tq38g/ANI-20260817111730.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-17T13:24:22.204Z India’s unemployment rate falls to 5.1% in July Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/india-inks-rs-1943-crore-deal-to-lease-two-mq-9b-sea-guardian-drones https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/rji17vzq/ANI-20260817103003.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-17T13:24:13.462Z India inks Rs 1,943 crore deal to lease two MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/indians-in-qatar-can-now-send-money-directly-to-upi-accounts https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/kqq9pru1/ANI-20260817124343.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-17T13:23:59.605Z Indians in Qatar can now send money directly to UPI accounts Business https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/day-3-stumps-suthar-jadeja-restrict-sri-lanka-to-284-in-first-innings-as-india-take-178-run-lead https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/6dvwxetu/PTI08172026000353B.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-17T13:12:44.702Z Day 3, Stumps: Suthar, Jadeja restrict Sri Lanka to 284 in first innings as India take 178-run lead Cricket, Sports https://www.fact.net.in/sports/sindhu-begins-bid-for-record-sixth-worlds-medal-jolly-gayatri-progress https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/4gtzb0ta/PTI08172026000427A.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-17T13:12:37.192Z Sindhu begins bid for record sixth Worlds medal; Jolly-Gayatri progress Sports https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/barcelona-agree-654m-deal-to-sign-ballon-dor-winner-rodri-from-man-city https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/ew4bmajg/ANI-20260817031518.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-17T13:05:56.041Z Barcelona agree £65.4m deal to sign Ballon d'Or winner Rodri from Man City Football, Sports https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/odegaard-caps-dominant-arsenal-display-as-marescas-man-city-suffer-3-0-defeat https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/aitpyvmc/01M05PCPJMEXDFTFBF98T929DS.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-17T13:05:47.128Z Odegaard caps dominant Arsenal display as Maresca’s Man City suffer 3-0 defeat Football, Sports https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/jeep-compass-85th-anniversary-edition-launched-at-rs-2670-lakh https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/acbjovgg/27414297compass2.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-17T12:47:53.589Z Jeep Compass 85th Anniversary Edition launched at Rs 26.70 lakh Auto https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/updated-royal-enfield-continental-gt-650-launched-at-rs-358-lakh https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/wup32ap5/2026-Royal-Enfield-Continental-GT-650-2.webp fact-net en 2026-08-17T12:47:44.978Z Updated Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 launched at Rs 3.58 lakh Auto https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/gastronomy/think-your-restaurant-is-clean-check-these-4-things-before-ordering https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/ldyasshw/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-17-2026-060506-PM.png Food businesses are required to display relevant FSSAI licence or registration details and the Food Safety Display Board fact-net en 2026-08-17T12:35:36.348Z Think your restaurant is clean? Check these 4 things before ordering FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe, Tukaram Mundhe https://www.fact.net.in/legal/if-airlines-are-not-complying-ground-them-supreme-court-pulls-up-centre-on-aviation-rules https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/3x2fec2s/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-17-2026-054710-PM.png fact-net en 2026-08-17T12:17:53.570Z 'If airlines are not complying, ground them': Supreme Court pulls up Centre on aviation rules aviation rules, Supreme Court airlines, airfares India, DGCA https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/jana-nayagan-ott-release-date-out-when-and-where-to-watch-vijays-final-film https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/yfsesgud/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-17-2026-053918-PM.png The film holds particular significance for Vijay’s fans as it marks his final appearance in a feature film before his focus on politics | Instagram/actorvijay fact-net en 2026-08-17T12:09:51.725Z 'Jana Nayagan' OTT release date out: When and where to watch Vijay’s final film Jana Nayagan, Jana Nayagan OTT release, Vijay Jana Nayagan https://www.fact.net.in/nation/who-is-deepak-mhaskey-bjps-new-it-cell-chief-replacing-amit-malviya https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/83b0xsbi/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-17-2026-052634-PM.png Deepak Mhaskey is a Chhattisgarh BJP organiser and former Chemistry professor appointed as the party’s new IT Cell chief fact-net en 2026-08-17T11:57:31.894Z Who is Deepak Mhaskey, BJP’s new IT Cell chief replacing Amit Malviya? Deepak Mhaskey, Amit Malviya, BJP https://www.fact.net.in/nation/amit-malviya-dropped-smriti-irani-back-in-bjps-new-national-team https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/1qh3cvnn/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-17-2026-045538-PM.png The BJP unveiled its new national office-bearers ahead of key state polls, bringing back Smriti Irani and giving Vasundhara Raje a key role fact-net en 2026-08-17T11:26:30.712Z Amit Malviya dropped, Smriti Irani back in BJP's new national team BJP, Amit Malviya, Smriti Irani, BJP new national team https://www.fact.net.in/legal/cauvery-row-heats-up-as-sc-tells-karnataka-to-follow-water-release-order https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-14/4n0h3hqc/SC%20HD.jpg The Supreme Court directed Karnataka to comply with CWMA directions on Cauvery water release and sought an updated status after a week fact-net en 2026-08-17T11:13:47.685Z Cauvery row heats up as SC tells Karnataka to follow water release order Karnataka , Cauvery water release, Karnataka water release https://www.fact.net.in/legal/zubeen-garg-death-case-supreme-court-orders-crucial-witness-examination-within-2-months https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-10-22/31mikj52/PTI10212025000255B.jpg The SC directed the examination of crucial witnesses to be completed within two months fact-net en 2026-08-17T10:56:46.061Z Zubeen Garg death case: Supreme Court orders crucial witness examination within 2 months Zubeen Garg death case, Zubeen Garg, Zubeen Garg death, Supreme Court https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/how-much-bribe-are-indians-being-asked-to-pay-new-website-tracks-the-reports https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/qf2t54sx/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-17-2026-041519-PM.png Bribes.fyi lets Indians anonymously report alleged bribe demands, with 617 reports across 253 cities as of August 17 | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-17T10:45:59.703Z How much bribe are Indians being asked to pay? New website tracks the reports bribe in India, India bribe registry https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/7-new-amrit-bharat-express-trains-are-coming-check-if-your-city-is-on-the-list https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/r7n63zwe/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-17-2026-035539-PM.png The services include routes linking Dhanbad, Coimbatore, Gorakhpur, Delhi, Mumbai, Prayagraj and Udhna fact-net en 2026-08-17T10:26:10.869Z 7 new Amrit Bharat Express trains are coming — check if your city is on the list Amrit Bharat Express https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/west-bengal-sir-366-lakh-cases-pending-excluded-voters-fear-what-comes-next https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/ca27o0os/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-17-2026-031952-PM.png As Bengal’s SIR enters a crucial phase, voters marked 'excluded' say they are struggling to understand their status and what they can do next | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-17T10:05:54.198Z West Bengal SIR: 36.6 lakh cases pending, 'excluded' voters fear what comes next West Bengal SIR, SIR excluded voters, West Bengal electoral roll revision, Special Intensive Revision Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/nitin-nabin-unveils-new-bjp-team-smriti-irani-and-vasundhara-raje-get-key-roles-2 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/nmjlh6sf/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-17-2026-032553-PM.png BJP's latest organisational revamp gives key roles to Smriti Irani and Vasundhara Raje while bringing together experienced and younger leaders | Representational image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-08-17T09:58:19.706Z Nitin Nabin unveils new BJP team, Smriti Irani and Vasundhara Raje get key roles Nitin Nabin, Smriti Irani, Vasundhara Raje, BJP, new BJP team https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-fire-tragedy-2-killed-after-e-rickshaw-battery-explodes-in-raghubir-nagar https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/vb8db05l/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-17-2026-030721-PM.png A preliminary probe suggests an e-rickshaw battery exploded while the vehicle was being charged | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-17T09:38:07.090Z Delhi fire tragedy: 2 killed after e-rickshaw battery explodes in Raghubir Nagar Delhi fire, Delhi fire tragedy, e-rickshaw battery explodes, Raghubir Nagar https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/e20-for-new-e10-for-old-cea-nageswaran-suggests-two-fuel-option https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/52iegoqc/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-054935-PM.png Amid concerns over E20 petrol, CEA Nageswaran has proposed offering E10 alongside E20 for India’s older vehicle fleet | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-17T09:13:14.597Z E20 for new, E10 for old? CEA Nageswaran suggests two-fuel option E20, E10 https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/bjp-punjab-appoints-new-district-incharges-co-incharges https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/lgspxa0h/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-17-2026-014139-PM.png fact-net en 2026-08-17T08:12:09.826Z BJP Punjab appoints new district incharges, co-incharges BJP Punjab, Punjab BJP chief Kewal Singh Dhillon https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/incessant-rain-pours-misery-on-kolkata-adjoining-areas-waterlogging-traffic-snarls-disrupt-life https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/yrzodza9/PTI08172026000088A.jpg School children ride pillion on a motorcycle with a guardian as it rains in Kolkata, on Monday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-17T08:09:13.273Z Incessant rain pours misery on Kolkata, adjoining areas; waterlogging, traffic snarls disrupt life Kolkata, Kolkata rain https://www.fact.net.in/legal/are-courts-precluded-from-granting-fair-just-compensation-in-nuclear-accident-sc-asks-centre https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/ssqwv353/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-17-2026-013113-PM.png The SHANTI Act replaced the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010 fact-net en 2026-08-17T08:01:46.977Z Are courts precluded from granting fair, just compensation in nuclear accident: SC asks Centre Supreme Court, nuclear accident, SHANTI Act, 2025 https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/heroes-star-hayden-panettiere-dies-at-36-father-confirms-tragic-death https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/oosw3j9y/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-17-2026-012444-PM.png Actor Hayden Panettiere has died at 36, her father Skip confirmed. The actor rose to fame with 'Heroes' and later starred in 'Nashville' | Instagram/haydenpanettiere fact-net en 2026-08-17T07:55:27.976Z ‘Heroes’ star Hayden Panettiere dies at 36, father confirms tragic death Hayden Panettiere dies, Hayden Panettiere https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-asks-allahabad-hc-not-to-proceed-with-da-case-against-rahul-gandhi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-10-05/8eo1w2uu/PTI10032024000194B.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-17T07:44:17.347Z Rahul Gandhi gets relief in assets case as Supreme Court pauses Allahabad HC proceedings Supreme Court, Rahul Gandhi DA case, Rahul Gandhi, Allahabad HC, CBI, ED https://www.fact.net.in/states/jharkhand/we-owe-them-our-solidarity-congress-backs-jharkhand-job-stir-rahul-gandhi-asks-soren-to-act https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/15f5f84f-58e9-48df-9956-3ac5ba76750c/PTI06_20_2024_000224A__1_.jpg As the Jharkhand job protest enters its 24th day, Rahul Gandhi has asked Hemant Soren to personally meet student representatives | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-17T07:42:07.931Z 'We owe them our solidarity': Congress backs Jharkhand job stir, Rahul Gandhi asks Soren to act Congress , Jharkhand protest, Rahul Gandhi , Hemant Soren, Jharkhand job protest https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-stf-arrests-suspected-aide-of-isi-agent-in-kolkata https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/c831048e-a9fd-438a-9846-c3156dce9ffb/ANI_20220908063514.jpg The accused, identified as Imran, was arrested from a flat in the Topsia area of the city | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-17T07:37:13.806Z Bengal STF arrests suspected aide of ISI 'agent' in Kolkata Bengal STF, ISI 'agent' in Kolkata, ISI, Kolkata, Bengal, West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/business/government-to-soon-announce-high-level-panel-on-banking-for-viksit-bharat https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/feb0tn60/STOCKPTI08172022606.jpg Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-17T07:33:42.810Z Government to soon announce high-level panel on 'Banking for Viksit Bharat' Banking, Government , Budget, Finance minister, Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman https://www.fact.net.in/nation/who-ran-dimagi-naxal-party-instagram-page-gains-16-lakh-followers-vanishes https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/85xfcalo/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-17-2026-010005-PM.png There was no publicly available information identifying the person or group behind the account | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-17T07:30:44.106Z Who ran ‘Dimagi Naxal Party’? Instagram page gains 1.6 lakh followers, vanishes Dimagi Naxal Party, Dimagi Naxal Party Instagram https://www.fact.net.in/nation/2-more-air-india-pilots-fail-preliminary-drug-test-after-phuket-incident https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-09/q43a7zin/ANI-20260809120706.jpg Air India has de-rostered two pilots after they failed preliminary drug screening as the airline tests its cockpit crew | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-17T06:50:33.947Z 2 more Air India pilots fail preliminary drug test after Phuket incident Air India, Air India pilot, Air India drug test, Air India dope test https://www.fact.net.in/nation/cji-surya-kant-says-he-never-consented-to-nalsar-convocation-invite https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-09/yvdnjs03/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-9-2026-083411-PM.png The NALSAR controversy escalated after CJI Surya Kant said he never accepted the invitation, while the BCI later withdrew its action against graduates fact-net en 2026-08-17T06:43:30.003Z CJI Surya Kant says he 'never consented' to NALSAR convocation invite CJI Surya Kant, Surya Kant , NALSAR , NALSAR convocation, Chief Justice of India https://www.fact.net.in/nation/prashant-kishor-takes-oath-as-bihar-mla https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/wn0ogugn/STOCKPTI45202407.jpg Prashant Kishor made a historic electoral debut on August 3, winning the bypoll for Bihar's Bankipur Assembly Constituency | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-17T06:31:42.407Z Prashant Kishor takes oath as Bihar MLA Prashant Kishor, Prashant Kishor Bihar https://www.fact.net.in/states/odisha/north-odisha-flood-situation-grim-imd-forecast-more-rains-till-august-18 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/6wgm0t59/PTI08162026000322B.jpg A truck lies overturned in a ditch after a newly constructed stretch of NH-53 caved in due to heavy rains, in Kendrapara, Odisha, on Sunday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-17T05:59:17.341Z North Odisha flood situation grim, IMD forecast more rains till August 18 Odisha flood, North Odisha flood, IMD Odisha, IMD , Odisha rain https://www.fact.net.in/world/thousands-in-indonesia-await-aid-after-earthquake-kills-54-overshadowing-independence-day https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/pd3srvhy/AP08172026000003B.jpg A man walks building collapsed during an earthquake in Reo, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, on Monday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-17T05:56:27.311Z Thousands in Indonesia await aid after earthquake kills 54, overshadowing Independence Day Indonesia Quake, Indonesia earthquake https://www.fact.net.in/business/asian-stocks-rise-sensex-falls-as-investors-track-us-economy-and-fed https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/7yiwxxjx/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-17-2026-111959-AM.png Investors are assessing weaker US economic data and the possibility of lower interest rates fact-net en 2026-08-17T05:50:21.618Z Asian stocks rise, Sensex falls as investors track US economy and Fed Asian markets today, Asian stock market, US retail sales, Sensex today, Federal Reserve rate outlook https://www.fact.net.in/nation/shehzad-poonawallas-second-push-to-quit-bjp-final-decision-in-fresh-letter https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/beec5a1d-fa76-4a24-b3d1-46eb474732ca/PTI05_18_2024_000081B.jpg BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla has renewed his resignation request, citing financial and personal circumstances and seeking relief from his BJP posts | File image/PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/v9lx3l1o/Screenshot-2026-08-17-111147.png fact-net en 2026-08-17T05:45:01.847Z Shehzad Poonawalla's second push to quit BJP: 'Final decision' in fresh letter Shehzad Poonawalla, BJP, Shehzad Poonawalla quits BJP https://www.fact.net.in/nation/chicken-served-stored-in-restaurants-maintained-as-per-prescribed-norms-says-kfc https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/y62kz0rq/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-17-2026-110716-AM.png The company said it was cooperating with the authorities following the inspection and reviewing the matter in line with applicable legal and regulatory requirements | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-17T05:38:21.485Z Chicken served, stored in restaurants maintained as per prescribed norms, says KFC KFC https://www.fact.net.in/nation/kharif-harvest-at-risk-uneven-monsoon-raises-concern-over-crop-yields https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-06-10/wplymdtw/jykui.png As the monsoon trough shifts north, several farm states remain rainfall deficient, putting key kharif crops under pressure | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-17T05:32:15.635Z Kharif harvest at risk? Uneven monsoon raises concern over crop yields monsoon , kharif crops, India’s monsoon deficit https://www.fact.net.in/legal/senior-citizens-can-seek-eviction-of-abusive-family-members-supreme-court-rules https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-18/959e1258/1000053983.jpg SC restored an eviction order and held that tribunals under the 2007 Act can remove occupants to protect senior citizens from neglect fact-net en 2026-08-17T04:55:56.740Z Senior citizens can seek eviction of abusive family members, Supreme Court rules Supreme Court, senior citizen https://www.fact.net.in/nation/bjp-plans-major-youth-outreach-after-37-day-cjp-student-protest https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-11/9pj18nio/PTI08112026000027A.jpg Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Union ministers Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, JP Nadda, and other NDA leaders wave Tricolour during a parliamentary meeting, in New Delhi | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-17T04:47:46.155Z BJP plans major youth outreach after 37-day CJP student protest BJP youth outreach, CJP student protest, BJP student strategy, BJP youth strategy, Cockroach Janta Party protest https://www.fact.net.in/world/russia-hits-indian-billionaire-lakshmi-mittals-steel-plant-in-ukraine-2-killed-14-injured https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/ctwikyll/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-17-2026-100137-AM.png Lakshmi Mittal’s steel plant in Ukraine was hit by a Russian missile after Kyiv launched a massive drone attack on Russia | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-17T04:32:27.717Z Russia hits Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mittal’s steel plant in Ukraine; 2 killed, 14 injured Lakshmi Mittal, Russia , Ukraine https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/seven-killed-several-injured-in-hotel-fire-in-west-bengals-tarapith https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/ml3d0ymt/PTI08172026000038B.jpg Rescue personnel carry out operations after a fire broke out at a private hotel in Tarapith, in Birbhum district, West Bengal, on Monday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-17T03:50:32.212Z 8 killed in hotel blaze in West Bengal's Tarapith; one detained for fire safety lapses Bengal fire, Tarapith temple, Birbhum https://www.fact.net.in/states/bihar/ashokdham-temple-tragedy-at-least-7-killed-12-injured-in-bihar-stampede https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/9sqr8lrx/PTI08172026000009B.jpg Injured people receive treatment at a hospital following a stampede at the Ashok Dham temple during the third Monday of the holy month of 'Shravan', in Lakhisarai, Bihar, on Monday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-17T03:45:17.740Z Ashokdham Temple tragedy: At least 7 killed, 12 injured in Bihar stampede Bihar temple stampede, Bihar, Ashokdham Temple https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-metro-shock-cisf-jawan-accused-of-clicking-womans-photos-pointing-pistol-at-passengers https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/kdh6k8jr/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-113853-PM.png The confrontation escalated when passengers reportedly asked him to hand over his phone | X fact-net en 2026-08-16T18:09:50.098Z Delhi Metro shock: CISF jawan accused of clicking woman’s photos, pointing pistol at passengers Delhi Metro, CISF jawan , Delhi Metro incident https://www.fact.net.in/states/karnataka/after-nalsar-row-nlsiu-students-oppose-cji-surya-kants-convocation-invite https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-13/b5m14hm7/PTI12072025000005B.jpg Students at Bengaluru's NLSIU have criticised the BCI's handling of the NALSAR row and questioned the proposed CJI convocation invite | File image fact-net en 2026-08-16T17:55:09.965Z After NALSAR row, NLSIU students oppose CJI Surya Kant's convocation invite NLSIU students, CJI Surya Kant, NALSAR controversy https://www.fact.net.in/states/jharkhand/jharkhand-recruitment-row-government-calls-protesting-students-for-talks-on-august-17 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-11/3dd65a3x/PTI08102026000446A.jpg After six rounds of talks failed to resolve the recruitment exam row, Jharkhand govt has called protesting students for another meeting on August 17 | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-16T17:37:20.957Z Jharkhand recruitment row: Government calls protesting students for talks on August 17 Jharkhand recruitment row https://www.fact.net.in/nation/bjp-lodges-complaint-against-sonia-gandhi-over-vande-mataram-controversy https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/3x6uglvq/PTI08152026000352B.jpg Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge during the 80th Independence Day celebrations at AICC headquarters, in New Delhi | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-16T17:08:02.029Z BJP lodges complaint against Sonia Gandhi over 'Vande Mataram' controversy BJP lodges complaint against Sonia Gandhi, BJP, Sonia Gandhi, Vande Mataram https://www.fact.net.in/sports/east-bengal-edge-indian-army-1-0-to-reach-durand-cup-semi-finals https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/kw3o7mg0/HP25LPybQAEx1iI.jfif East Bengal enter Durand Cup semis after 1-0 win over Indian Army | X/@EBRPFC fact-net en 2026-08-16T17:01:20.465Z East Bengal edge Indian Army 1-0 to reach Durand Cup semi-finals East Bengal, Durand Cup semi-finals https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-mob-attack-leaves-cjp-volunteers-father-dead-police-deny-political-motive https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/vlzz68dc/westbengalpolicehero16x9fixed.jpg The CJP claimed he was attacked after highlighting poor infrastructure at a government school fact-net en 2026-08-16T16:49:58.708Z Bengal mob attack leaves CJP volunteer's father dead, police deny political motive Bengal mob attack, CJP volunteer, Bankura news, CJP volunteer father dies, West Bengal attack, Bankura mob attack https://www.fact.net.in/nation/railway-minister-orders-immediate-measures-to-ensure-safe-drinking-water-at-stations https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/g2qzs5gm/STOCKPTI11232023224.jpg Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with senior officials, conducted a daylong review and ordered several measures on Sunday | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-16T16:18:40.192Z Railway minister orders immediate measures to ensure safe drinking water at stations Railway minister, railway station water quality, CAG railway report, Ashwini Vaishnaw https://www.fact.net.in/education/received-many-plaints-nta-announces-ugc-net-re-exam-for-english-commerce-sociology-in-september https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/1yzltmex/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-090822-PM.png English and Commerce will be held on September 9, while Sociology is scheduled for September 10 | X/NTA fact-net en 2026-08-16T15:37:47.243Z 'Received many plaints': NTA announces UGC NET re-exam for English, Commerce, Sociology in September NTA, UGC NET 2026 re-exam, UGC NET , National Testing Agency https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/expired-frooti-appy-found-in-mumbai-godown-maharashtra-fda-suspends-parle-agro-licence https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/zncwat71/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-090011-PM.png Expired stocks of Frooti, Appy and Apple Fizz worth ₹99,970 were found at a Chembur godown | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-16T15:30:46.947Z Expired Frooti, Appy found in Mumbai godown, Maharashtra FDA suspends Parle Agro licence FDA, Frooti, Appy https://www.fact.net.in/world/teen-strikes-rs-85-crore-jackpot-while-digging-sewage-trench-in-belgium https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/hhdszajt/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-083208-PM.png A routine construction job led an 18-year-old Belgian student to a hidden gold hoard worth around Rs 85 crore | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-16T15:03:35.285Z Teen strikes Rs 85 crore jackpot while digging sewage trench in Belgium Belgium gold treasure, teen finds gold, Belgium hidden treasure https://www.fact.net.in/world/anyone-who-kills-or-captures-iran-offers-30k-bounty-on-us-soldiers-double-reward-for-women https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/svogohsr/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-081550-PM.png Iran’s army chief said the reward followed requests for financial support to participate in the conflict | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-16T14:46:24.260Z 'Anyone who kills or captures...': Iran offers $30K bounty on US soldiers, double reward for women Iran, US https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/drug-traffickers-will-be-driven-out-if-bjp-forms-government-in-punjab-haryana-cm-saini https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/29c6ea2a-2a7d-46cc-9a9d-37be7eb03372/GJrnq6XX0AAOtgh.jpg Nayab Saini attacked the AAP government over drugs, jobs and delayed salaries while pitching BJP rule ahead of Punjab polls | File image/X fact-net en 2026-08-16T14:38:26.700Z Drug traffickers will be driven out if BJP forms government in Punjab: Haryana CM Saini Haryana CM, Haryana , Haryana CM Nayab Saini , Nayab Saini , BJP https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-tops-states-with-9384-pc-census-self-enumeration-success-rate-cm https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/eqrzopvw/PTI08012026000279B.jpg West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari carries out self-enumeration for Census 2027, in Kolkata | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-16T14:33:33.541Z Bengal tops states with 93.84 pc Census self-enumeration success rate: CM Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/ayushman-bharat-cm-health-scheme-to-cover-1867-hospitals-in-west-bengal-cm-suvendu https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/6w1ti8n1/PTI08162026000373A.jpg West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari hands over a health insurance card to a beneficiary during the launch of AB-PMJ and MMSBY, at Netaji Indoor Stadium, in Kolkata, on Sunday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-16T14:31:22.561Z Ayushman Bharat, CM health scheme to cover 1,867 hospitals in West Bengal: CM Suvendu West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal Chief Minister, West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, Bengal, Ayushman Bharat https://www.fact.net.in/world/iran-executes-protester-accused-of-running-over-cops-during-january-unrest https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/ltbzp5ch/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-074448-PM.png Amnesty International has said Iran carries out the second-highest number of executions globally after China | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-16T14:15:19.031Z Iran executes protester accused of running over cops during January unrest Iran, Iran US conflict https://www.fact.net.in/nation/they-were-hitting-indiscriminately-students-recount-jantar-mantar-police-action-to-rahul-gandhi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/pj0jkv8r/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-073749-PM.png Rahul Gandhi meets the students who alleged they were subjected to police action during the July 20 protest | X/@RahulGandhi fact-net en 2026-08-16T14:08:42.854Z 'They were hitting indiscriminately': Students recount Jantar Mantar police action to Rahul Gandhi Jantar Mantar protest, Rahul Gandhi https://www.fact.net.in/nation/he-didnt-call-opposition-leaders-kiren-rijiju-clarifies-pm-modis-dimagi-naxals-remark https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/970b05ef-1dbe-4d5a-a2a4-3d9956cf7615/STOCK_PTI8_3_2022_0768.jpg The ‘dimagi naxals’ row escalated after P Chidambaram said he was 'proud' to be one, prompting a sharp response from Kiren Rijiju | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-16T13:57:54.020Z 'He didn't call Opposition leaders…': Kiren Rijiju clarifies PM Modi's 'dimagi naxals' remark Kiren Rijiju, PM Modi, dimagi naxals, Modi Red Fort speech https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/planning-a-south-india-temple-trip-irctcs-12-day-package-starts-at-rs-24100 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/euokk5fm/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-065606-PM.png The itinerary includes temples in Tirupati, Rameshwaram, Madurai and Markapur, along with Kanyakumari sightseeing | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-16T13:28:12.840Z Planning a South India temple trip? IRCTC’s 12-day package starts at Rs 24,100 IRCTC, South India temples, South India https://www.fact.net.in/states/himachal-pradesh/torrential-rain-disrupts-normal-life-in-himachal-109-roads-blocked-orange-alert-in-4-districts https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-17/at1hnrvq/PTI07_05_2024_000164B%20(1).jpg Since the onset of monsoon on June 30, 79 people have died in rain-related incidents in the state | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-16T13:16:43.423Z Torrential rain disrupts normal life in Himachal; 109 roads blocked, orange alert in 4 districts Himachal Pradesh, Himachal rain