https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/mamata-tears-into-bjp-government-says-police-turned-into-monstrous-entity https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/niim8wta/PTI08282026000310A.jpg She alleged that TMC workers were being subjected to police action at the BJP’s direction and said she would fight such alleged excesses politically and legally fact-net en 2026-08-28T15:46:05.430Z Mamata tears into BJP government, says police turned into ‘monstrous entity’ Mamata Banerjee, BJP government, West Bengal, Trinamool Congress https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/cbi-arrests-additional-gst-commissioner-superintendent-in-alleged-bribery-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-06-01/uncgbt2e/CBI-Team.jpg According to the CBI, Sinha initially sought Rs 1.5 crore from the complainant in return for settling the tax-related matter fact-net en 2026-08-28T15:31:04.057Z CBI arrests Additional GST Commissioner, Superintendent in alleged bribery case CBI bribery, GST corruption, CGST officials https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/nepal-flash-floods-live-162-dead-over-1000-missing-glacial-collapse-triggered-disaster https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/4s1b9xaz/ANI-20260828143241.jpg An area covered in mud and silt washed along the devastating flash floods, in Dhading district, Nepal, on Friday | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/colia1iu/AP08272026000115A.jpg People walk past damage in the aftermath of flash floods in Devighat in the Nuwakot district in Nepal, on Thursday | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/xs1zptht/AP08272026000111B.jpg People walk amid damage in the aftermath of flash floods in Devighat in the Nuwakot district in Nepal, on Thursday | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/g26upfh4/AP08272026000143B.jpg Earthmovers clear the debris of flash flooding in Nepal's Nuwakot district, on Thursday | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/j81tjypo/PTI08272026000164A.jpg A Nepal Army helicopter stands ready near stacked relief material boxes as search and rescue operations continue at an army rescue camp, in Trishuli Battar, Nuwakot district, Nepal, on Thursday | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/alpnnd4n/PTI08272026000139A.jpg Relatives of individuals missing after a devastating flash flood stand near an army rescue camp as search and rescue operations continue, in Trishuli, Nepal, on Thursday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-28T15:28:36.734Z Nepal floods LIVE: Death toll rises to 579, 320 Indians missing Nepal flash floods, Nepal floods, glacial collapse, Bhote Koshi, missing tourists, Tibet floods, India Nepal, high alert, Gandak river https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/india-us-seal-rs-292-crore-deal-for-javelin-anti-tank-missiles https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/6s7a4h64/ANI-20260828140649.jpg Representative Image fact-net en 2026-08-28T15:26:48.430Z India, US seal Rs 292-crore deal for Javelin anti-tank missiles Javelin missiles, India US defence https://www.fact.net.in/nation/fssai-proposes-red-warning-labels-for-packaged-foods-high-in-sugar-salt-and-fat https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/ml5hpstx/toufiq-2026-08-351359f30152fd292ae796a0468183b6-1568x891.webp Under the proposed framework, the warning would identify the relevant nutritional concern through declarations such as 'HIGH FAT', 'HIGH SUGAR' or 'HIGH SALT' fact-net en 2026-08-28T15:23:49.699Z FSSAI proposes red warning labels for packaged foods high in sugar, salt and fat FSSAI warning labels, front-of-pack labels, red warning symbol https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/7-years-later-four-kids-later-im-still-here-cardi-b-on-balancing-motherhood-and-music-career https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/0nsnczmc/beverly-hills-california-march.avif 'Seven years later, four kids later, I’m still here,' she said fact-net en 2026-08-28T14:50:46.687Z '7 years later, four kids later, I'm still here': Cardi B on balancing motherhood and music career Cardi B, motherhood https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/robert-de-niro-opens-up-on-fatherhood-admits-guilt-over-missing-time-with-children https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/fravzp6f/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-28-2026-081730-PM.png He acknowledged experiencing guilt when professional commitments prevented him from being present at moments when he felt he should have been with his children fact-net en 2026-08-28T14:50:43.205Z Robert De Niro opens up on fatherhood, admits guilt over missing time with children Robert De Niro, fatherhood https://www.fact.net.in/business/maharashtra-fda-cancels-licences-of-cipla-cf-unit-over-drug-storage-recall-lapses https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/1ydzki7j/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-28-2026-080941-PM.png According to the FDA, the medicine’s packaging carried an unauthorised description presenting it as an 'analgesic and antipyretic' fact-net en 2026-08-28T14:43:01.778Z Maharashtra FDA cancels licences of Cipla C&F unit over drug storage, recall lapses Maharashtra FDA, Cipla licence https://www.fact.net.in/legal/appellate-court-cannot-enhance-convicts-sentence-on-its-own-rules-supreme-court https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-30/ecgzsl77/SC.jpeg The ruling came while the apex court was considering a 2007 triple-murder case involving the killing of former Calicut University vice-chancellor Malik Mohammed fact-net en 2026-08-28T14:34:00.926Z Appellate court cannot enhance convict’s sentence on its own, rules Supreme Court Supreme Court, appellate court, life imprisonment, sentence enhancement https://www.fact.net.in/legal/singapore-court-rejects-tata-power-challenge-to-490-million-arbitration-award https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/nq64ei05/tata-power-share.webp Tata Power has said it intends to challenge the ruling before the Singapore Court of Appeal. It has 28 days from the August 26 judgment to file its appeal fact-net en 2026-08-28T14:33:57.832Z Singapore court rejects Tata Power challenge to $490-million arbitration award Tata Power, Singapore court, Kleros Capital, arbitration award https://www.fact.net.in/legal/saif-ali-khan-stabbing-accused-offers-to-plead-guilty-seeks-leniency https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/65h1bgwz/STOCKPTI5320250221.jpg The prosecution has been directed to respond to the application. The matter will next be heard on September 11 fact-net en 2026-08-28T14:33:54.376Z Saif Ali Khan stabbing accused offers to plead guilty, seeks leniency Saif Ali Khan, stabbing case, lenient sentence, pleads guilty https://www.fact.net.in/legal/rider-may-get-exuberant-with-girlfriend-on-pillion-madras-hc-cuts-accident-compensation https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/qiwnidk1/1716514954-1955.jpg The finding resulted in a corresponding reduction in the amount awarded to his parents by a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal fact-net en 2026-08-28T14:33:51.072Z ‘Rider may get exuberant with girlfriend on pillion’: Madras HC cuts accident compensation Madras High Court, accident compensation, motorcycle accident, contributory negligence https://www.fact.net.in/legal/delhi-high-court-restricts-entry-of-junior-law-interns-allows-only-senior-students https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-21/lllzusdm/GQ_1mggW4AEYJRD.png Under the revised policy, students in the first and second years of a three-year LLB programme will no longer qualify for intern entry passes fact-net en 2026-08-28T14:33:46.738Z Delhi High Court restricts entry of junior law interns, allows only senior students Delhi High Court, law interns, internship passes, LLB interns https://www.fact.net.in/opinion/from-layoffs-to-new-roles-ai-disruption-is-redefining-hiring-in-india https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/9q38arj2/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-28-2026-071805-PM.png Will AI come for your job? It most definitely will, provided you refuse to work with it. fact-net en 2026-08-28T13:53:44.534Z From layoffs to new roles: AI disruption is redefining hiring in India AI jobs, AI hiring, AI disruption, AI layoffs https://www.fact.net.in/states/karnataka/b-nagendra-quits-karnataka-cabinet-again-as-valmiki-corporation-case-returns-to-haunt-him https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/8v63u1w3/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-28-2026-072311-PM.png An emotional Nagendra broke down while announcing his resignation at a press conference fact-net en 2026-08-28T13:53:40.398Z B Nagendra quits Karnataka Cabinet again as Valmiki Corporation case returns to haunt him B Nagendra, Valmiki Corporation, DK Shivakumar, Karnataka Cabinet https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/arsenal-real-madrid-psg-barcelona-headline-champions-league-league-phase-draw https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/a63beskm/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-28-2026-071542-PM.png The Champions League final will be played at Atletico Madrid’s Metropolitano Stadium on June 5, 2027 fact-net en 2026-08-28T13:47:13.304Z Arsenal-Real Madrid, PSG-Barcelona headline Champions League league-phase draw Champions League, league phase, Arsenal Real, PSG Barcelona https://www.fact.net.in/business/mumbai-delhi-ncr-bengaluru-among-asia-pacifics-top-logistics-markets-as-rents-rise-further https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/k8n1qq5k/PTI04292026000269A.jpg Across Asia-Pacific, logistics rents increased 1.2 per cent during the first half of 2026 compared with the preceding six months fact-net en 2026-08-28T13:43:50.574Z Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru among Asia-Pacific's top logistics markets as rents rise further India logistics, Mumbai logistics, Delhi NCR logistics, Bengaluru logistics https://www.fact.net.in/business/indias-forex-reserves-jump-1242-billion-to-an-all-time-high-of-72933-billion https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-02-20/tyvoxrxz/bghf.png India’s reserves have now increased for eight consecutive weeks fact-net en 2026-08-28T13:35:11.938Z India’s forex reserves jump $12.42 billion to an all-time high of $729.33 billion India forex reserves, foreign exchange, RBI reserves https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/absolutely-ridiculous-marizanne-kapp-slams-cricket-australia-over-anaya-bangar-pathway https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/kj79h22p/FKO3FomC.jfif Bangar received clearance to compete in women’s community cricket in Australia under Cricket Australia’s policy governing transgender and gender-diverse players fact-net en 2026-08-28T13:29:04.590Z ‘Absolutely ridiculous’: Marizanne Kapp slams Cricket Australia over Anaya Bangar pathway Marizanne Kapp, Anaya Bangar, Cricket Australia, transgender cricketer https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/chelsea-open-to-enzo-fernandez-sale-as-man-city-weigh-120m-move https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/iow4s3fq/2291907638.jfif Chelsea value the 25-year-old at around £120 million, a figure that would make any potential transfer one of the biggest deals of the summer window fact-net en 2026-08-28T13:27:10.883Z Chelsea open to Enzo Fernandez sale as Man City weigh £120m move Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea transfer, Manchester City https://www.fact.net.in/sports/neeraj-chopra-seals-diamond-league-final-spot-despite-skipping-zurich-meet https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/96c83580-2972-4d82-90de-fb3432a8dec6/PTI05_15_2024_000369B.jpg The Indian accumulated his points through appearances in Doha and Lausanne as he carefully managed his competition schedule following injury concerns fact-net en 2026-08-28T13:27:00.417Z Neeraj Chopra seals Diamond League final spot despite skipping Zurich meet Neeraj Chopra, Diamond League, javelin throw https://www.fact.net.in/business/itr-filings-cross-7-crore-as-august-31-deadline-approaches https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/7c6813cb-baef-42f2-adf3-512e1304a757/income-tax-pti-750x500-0-0-1628214370.jpg The department has urged eligible taxpayers to complete the process without waiting until the final day fact-net en 2026-08-28T13:14:10.194Z ITR filings cross 7 crore as August 31 deadline approaches ITR filing, income tax returns, ITR-4 Sugam, AY 2026-27, ITR-3 https://www.fact.net.in/business/sebi-clears-jio-platforms-ipo-paving-way-for-potentially-indias-biggest-public-issue https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/5axn43su/deccanherald2026-08-281xm8crkcfile825rdjzbi04bq2p0o28.jpg Receipt of SEBI’s observations is a key regulatory requirement before a company can proceed with an IPO fact-net en 2026-08-28T13:06:27.953Z SEBI clears Jio Platforms IPO, paving way for potentially India’s biggest public issue Jio Platforms IPO, SEBI approval, India IPO https://www.fact.net.in/business/jan-dhan-deposits-surge-128-times-to-rs-317-lakh-crore-in-12-years https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/7w3cpo13/ANI-20260828052807.jpg Official data showed that 59.09 crore accounts had been opened under the scheme as of August 19, 2026 fact-net en 2026-08-28T12:59:17.375Z Jan Dhan deposits surge 12.8 times to Rs 3.17 lakh crore in 12 years Jan Dhan deposits, PMJDY, financial inclusion https://www.fact.net.in/business/india-eases-defence-export-rules-opens-wider-access-to-global-markets https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/236jonkj/ANI-20260828110635.jpg The reforms come as India's defence manufacturing ecosystem continues to expand, with defence production reaching an all-time high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore fact-net en 2026-08-28T12:59:14.015Z India eases defence export rules, opens wider access to global markets defence exports, export rules, OGEL https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/planning-a-trip-google-ai-mode-now-lets-you-track-flights-use-miles-and-book-hotels https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/49jsxxej/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-28-2026-054747-PM.png fact-net en 2026-08-28T12:18:31.532Z Planning a trip? Google AI Mode now lets you track flights, use miles and book hotels Google AI Mode, Google Flights, flight tracking, hotel booking, loyalty points, travel planning, airfare alerts, miles booking, hotel rewards, conversational search, Google Pay, US hotel booking, travel partners, Booking.com, Expedia https://www.fact.net.in/nation/nepal-floods-320-indians-missing-400-stranded-in-china-says-mea https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/mra6xn7g/PTI08282026000222B.jpg External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar greets a group comprising 21 tourists from Tamil Nadu who were rescued from the floods that occurred in Nepal | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-28T12:11:49.630Z Nepal floods: 320 Indians missing, 400 stranded in China, says MEA Nepal floods https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-to-hear-on-august-31-plea-of-abhishek-banerjees-aide-over-denial-of-pre-arrest-bail https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-09/tst6e4xe/PTI08092026000019B.jpg TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's PA Sumit Roy arrives to appear before the CID for questioning, at Bhabani Bhawan, in Kolkata | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-28T11:53:48.101Z Supreme Court to hear on August 31 plea of Abhishek Banerjee's aide over denial of pre-arrest bail Supreme Court, Sumit Roy, Calcutta High Court, Abhishek Banerjee https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/tech/metas-ai-glasses-get-new-safety-feature-to-stop-recording-when-led-is-covered https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/otkhr9mh/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-28-2026-051850-PM.png Meta’s latest AI glasses update is designed to prevent users from concealing camera activity by covering the recording LED | Representative image fact-net en 2026-08-28T11:49:20.467Z Meta’s AI glasses get new safety feature to stop recording when LED is covered Meta AI glasses, Meta update https://www.fact.net.in/world/nepal-flood-aftermath-dry-ice-qr-codes-used-as-morgues-run-out-of-space https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/4xf83zqh/PTI08282026000033B.jpg Family members and relatives of missing persons interact with officials at a helpdesk in the aftermath of the flash floods | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-28T10:40:19.020Z Nepal flood aftermath: Dry ice, QR codes used as morgues run out of space Nepal floods, flash floods, Bhotekoshi, morgue crisis, Pokhara morgues https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/bulandshahr-bus-accident-7-year-old-girl-among-2-killed-around-20-injured https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/22zqnctd/Screenshot-2026-08-28-155042.png A seven-year-old girl and a 35-year-old woman were killed after a Roadways bus crashed into a dumper in Bulandshahr, with around 20 injured passengers undergoing treatment | X fact-net en 2026-08-28T10:21:17.031Z Bulandshahr bus accident: 7-year-old girl among 2 killed, around 20 injured Bulandshahr accident, bus crash, NH-34 accident, Uttar Pradesh crash, Delhi to Kanpur, dumper collision https://www.fact.net.in/nation/new-sdrf-rules-announced-agniveers-ncc-holders-preferred-women-get-15-quota https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-06-03/dzqn662z/hrhrhe.png The Centre has issued new guidelines for State Disaster Response Forces, providing preference to Agniveers and NCC certificate holders | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-28T09:38:13.082Z New SDRF rules announced: Agniveers, NCC holders preferred, women get 15% quota SDRF recruitment, Agniveer preference, NCC quota, NDMA guidelines, Disaster Response, State Disaster Force, Agniveer https://www.fact.net.in/business/indias-22-billion-energy-shock-how-the-hormuz-crisis-drove-up-fossil-fuel-costs https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-03-14/w6x7mz2g/ANI-20260314070522.jpg The Hormuz crisis pushed up India’s fossil-fuel import costs sharply, with the country’s net additional cost across fossil fuels estimated at $14.4 billion, CREA says | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-28T09:22:55.717Z India’s $22 billion energy shock: How the Hormuz crisis drove up fossil fuel costs Hormuz crisis, India energy shock, Brent crude, LPG imports, US Iran war https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/nepal-floods-two-reports-published-5-months-ago-warned-of-accelerating-himalayan-glacier-loss https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/17fvu9bu/PTI08282026000087A.jpg A swollen river flows through a flood-affected area in the aftermath of the flash floods, in Dhading, Nepal, on Friday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-28T09:14:42.431Z Nepal floods: Two reports published 5 months ago warned of accelerating Himalayan glacier loss Nepal floods, Nepal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/nepal-floods-16-km-cargo-truck-queue-builds-up-at-sonauli-border-amid-road-damage https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/ievxse0z/PTI08272026000561A-1.jpg Restoration work underway after flash floods, in Dhading, Nepal, on Thursday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-28T08:26:35.146Z Nepal floods: 16-km cargo truck queue builds up at Sonauli border amid road damage Nepal floods, Sonauli border, cargo trucks, cross-border trade, Kathmandu route, India Nepal https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/visva-bharati-recruitment-lapses-sc-panel-expresses-dismay-over-vcs-failure-to-attend-hearing https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/qnh12t14/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-28-2026-014516-PM.png The NCSC has taken serious note of the Visva-Bharati VC’s absence from a hearing on alleged reservation irregularities | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-28T08:15:58.385Z Visva-Bharati recruitment 'lapses': SC panel expresses dismay over VC's 'failure' to attend hearing Visva-Bharati recruitment, Scheduled Castes commission, Visva-Bharati VC https://www.fact.net.in/business/disinvestment-push-government-raises-rs-62124-crore-hits-78-of-fy27-target https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/sceqry3v/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-28-2026-013310-PM.png The government has already raised nearly four-fifths of its FY27 disinvestment and asset monetisation target fact-net en 2026-08-28T08:03:32.402Z Disinvestment push: Government raises Rs 62,124 crore, hits 78% of FY27 target disinvestment, asset monetisation, FY27 target, Hindustan Copper https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/raksha-bandhan-rush-chokes-delhi-roads-commuters-stuck-in-long-traffic-snarls https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/1iospyww/PTI07202026000519B.jpg Vehicles caught in a traffic jam on the Ring Road as a protest march towards Parliament causes congestion, in New Delhi | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-28T07:58:45.206Z Raksha Bandhan rush chokes Delhi roads, commuters stuck in long traffic snarls Raksha Bandhan, Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/nation/rss-chief-mohan-bhagwats-new-york-event-date-time-venue-and-why-it-has-sparked-a-row https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/983949d5-f9ec-4397-b0a8-3f2f050ac173/STOCK_PTI10_5_2022_1153.jpg The RSS chief will speak at a cultural event in New York on August 29 amid planned protests and a political row over the organisation’s ideology and role in India | File image fact-net en 2026-08-28T07:56:24.829Z RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s New York event: Date, time, venue and why it has sparked a row Mohan Bhagwat, RSS, RSS chief, Mohan Bhagwat’s New York event https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/11-year-old-girl-raped-in-punjab-government-school-headmaster-arrested https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/c831048e-a9fd-438a-9846-c3156dce9ffb/ANI_20220908063514.jpg Police have arrested a government school headmaster in Punjab | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-28T07:51:46.809Z 11-year-old girl raped in Punjab; government school headmaster arrested Punjab rape, POCSO case, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/firs-filed-against-abhishek-banerjee-2-others-over-confrontation-at-partys-office-13-held https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/8atf4o6m/PTI08272026000611A.jpg TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee speaks to media after Kolkata Municipal Corporation officials pulled down an 'unauthorised' billboard from the roof of his office, in Kolkata, on Thursday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-28T07:22:25.178Z FIRs filed against Abhishek Banerjee, 2 others over confrontation at party's office, 13 held Abhishek Banerjee, TMC, Kolkata police, Camac Street, Trinamool Congress, Derek O’Brien https://www.fact.net.in/nation/jan-dhan-accounts-cross-59-crore-pm-modi-highlights-schemes-unprecedented-impact https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-23/oqlj1a89/modi.jpeg File image fact-net en 2026-08-28T07:18:42.096Z Jan Dhan accounts cross 59 crore; PM Modi highlights scheme’s ‘unprecedented’ impact Jan Dhan Yojana, PM Modi, Pradhan Mantri https://www.fact.net.in/nation/onion-prices-centre-says-buffer-stock-quality-good-expects-rates-to-ease-soon https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-11-28/f149yo1o/Fact.jpg As onion prices rise sharply in Delhi, the Centre has dismissed reports of major spoilage in its buffer stock and begun transporting supplies through the ‘Kanda Express’ fact-net en 2026-08-28T07:08:25.294Z Onion prices: Centre says buffer stock quality ‘good’, expects rates to ease soon onion, onion prices https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/request-you-not-to-pester-me-amaal-mallik-announces-break-from-film-music-post-yeh-awarapan-row https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/d4yebr1g/Amaal-Mallik-X Amaal Mallik has announced a break from taking up new film music projects until next year | File image/X fact-net en 2026-08-28T06:56:40.988Z 'Request you not to pester me': Amaal Mallik announces break from film music post 'Yeh Awarapan' row Amaal Mallik announces break, Amaal Mallik , Yeh Awarapan https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/is-your-e-bike-covered-by-motor-vehicle-rules-new-centre-proposal-could-change-that https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/866y2cv0/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-28-2026-121557-PM.png Centre’s new e-bike proposal could change how low-speed models are regulated | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-28T06:46:29.108Z Is your e-bike covered by Motor Vehicle rules? New Centre proposal could change that e-bike rules, electric two-wheelers, Motor Vehicles Act, road safety https://www.fact.net.in/world/fresh-dam-breach-in-tibet-raises-flood-threat-in-nepal-rescue-operations-disrupted https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/wxc1bt2n/PTI08272026000562B.jpg People move to a safer place after flash floods, in Devighat Bidur Municipality area, Nuwakot, Nepal, on Thursday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-28T06:38:37.520Z Fresh dam breach in Tibet raises flood threat in Nepal; rescue operations disrupted Tibet dam breach, Nepal floods, flash floods, Trishuli River https://www.fact.net.in/world/51-magnitude-earthquake-hits-southwest-chinas-sichuan-tremors-felt-in-nearby-areas https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-10/l8bvs823/Screenshot%202024-05-08%20191414.png A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Longchang City in Sichuan Province on Friday | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-28T06:20:43.039Z 5.1-magnitude earthquake hits southwest China’s Sichuan; tremors felt in nearby areas China earthquake https://www.fact.net.in/world/netanyahu-has-panicked-trump-iran-security-chief-denies-plot-to-kill-barron-trump https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/tn3xixuf/1500x500-3.jpg Iran has rejected claims of an alleged $10 million bounty to kill Barron Trump, with security chief calling the reports fabricated and targeting Netanyahu over the allegations | File image/X fact-net en 2026-08-28T05:38:15.784Z ‘Netanyahu has panicked Trump’: Iran security chief denies plot to kill Barron Trump Barron Trump, Mohsen Rezaei, Netanyahu, assassination plot, Iran security, Donald Trump https://www.fact.net.in/business/india-canada-economic-ties-get-a-major-push-heres-whats-in-the-new-plan https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-02-26/rbf2oqsz/images-53.jpeg India, Canada aim to seal trade deal by 2026; UPI expansion, investment pact on agenda | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-28T05:14:25.759Z India-Canada economic ties get a major push; here’s what’s in the new plan India Canada trade, UPI in Canada https://www.fact.net.in/sports/praggnanandhaa-scripts-history-becomes-first-indian-to-clinch-grand-chess-tour-title https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/9eno9dpi/STOCKPTI12320220804.jpg Praggnanandhaa overturned a six-point deficit to beat Fabiano Caruana 15-13 in the grand finale and secure his maiden Grand Chess Tour crown | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-28T05:05:09.222Z Praggnanandhaa scripts history, becomes first Indian to clinch Grand Chess Tour title Praggnanandhaa, Grand Chess Tour, Indian grandmaster, Fabiano Caruana https://www.fact.net.in/world/nepal-flash-floods-uk-offers-5-million-aid-emergency-responders-as-hundreds-killed https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/8ixzdwns/PTI08272026000564B.jpg A drone view of the Dhunge Bazar area after flash floods, in Nuwakot, Nepal, on Thursday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-28T05:01:39.880Z Nepal flash floods: UK offers £5 million aid, emergency responders as hundreds killed Nepal flash floods, UK aid, Nepal flooding, British nationals, King Charles, Prince William https://www.fact.net.in/world/us-court-rules-pentagon-ban-on-anthropic-unlawful-says-firm-was-punished-for-criticising-government https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/vn8lnbjf/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-28-2026-102536-AM.png A US federal judge has overturned the Pentagon’s sanctions against AI firm Anthropic | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-28T04:56:18.492Z US court rules Pentagon ban on Anthropic unlawful, says firm was punished for criticising government Anthropic ruling, Pentagon sanctions, US federal court, AI company https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-weather-city-wakes-up-to-cloudy-skies-60-humidity-rain-forecast-during-the-day 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 2026-08-28T04:40:12.902Z Delhi weather: City wakes up to cloudy skies, 60% humidity; rain forecast during the day Delhi weather https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/nepal-flash-floods-highlight-need-for-planned-settlement-scientific-assessments-experts https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/tydjxyt0/PTI08272026000563B.jpg A drone view of the Dhunge Bazar area after flash floods, in Nuwakot, Nepal, on Thursday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-28T04:34:41.932Z Nepal flash floods highlight need for planned settlement, scientific assessments: Experts Nepal flash floods, Nepal flood, Nepal https://www.fact.net.in/world/china-says-over-1000-people-evacuated-after-deadly-floods https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/zjdiszbq/PTI08272026000575B.jpg Nepal army personnel amid a rescue and search operation after flash floods, at the Army Training Centre in Nuwakot, Nepal, on Thursday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-28T04:30:13.810Z China says over 1,000 people evacuated after deadly floods Tibet floods, China floods, Nepal floods, flash floods, Tibet Nepal border, China flood alert https://www.fact.net.in/nation/penguin-india-pulls-out-of-sonia-gandhis-memoir-belonging-over-editorial-changes-report https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-28/c94evacj/Sonia-Gandhi Sonia Gandhi’s memoir ‘Belonging’ may get new Indian publisher after Penguin exit fact-net en 2026-08-28T04:24:14.237Z ‘Was willing and keen’: Penguin India denies dropping Sonia Gandhi’s memoir Sonia Gandhi memoir, Sonia Gandhi, Belonging book, Penguin India, HarperCollins India, Rajiv Gandhi, Indira Gandhi https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-renames-lake-ontario-lake-america-cites-us-claim-over-most-of-lakes-volume https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/8ve2n8pn/AP08252026000001B.jpg The renaming of Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ by Trump adds another point of friction between Washington and Ottawa as both sides face off over trade and tariffs | File image fact-net en 2026-08-28T04:14:36.395Z Trump renames Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’, cites US claim over most of lake’s volume Lake America, Lake Ontario, US Canada tensions, Mark Carney https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/gen-z-movement-has-broken-fear-forced-bjp-rss-to-reach-out-to-youth-neha-bora https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/uwn5nue8/PTI08272026000589B.jpg Bora linked the changing mood among young people to the Gen Z protests at Jantar Mantar over the NEET paper leak controversy fact-net en 2026-08-27T18:52:44.472Z 'Gen Z movement has broken fear, forced BJP-RSS to reach out to youth': Neha Bora Gen Z protests, youth movement, AISA, Neha Bora https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/bulldozers-silence-delhis-lone-north-india-racecourse-after-eviction-order https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/rlcet7so/PTI08272026000490B-1.jpg The action followed the Patiala House Court’s refusal to grant the club interim protection against an eviction order issued under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act fact-net en 2026-08-27T18:36:04.059Z Bulldozers silence Delhi’s lone north India racecourse after eviction order Delhi Race Club, Delhi racecourse, bulldozer demolition, Lok Kalyan Marg https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/hooda-saini-trade-barbs-over-alleged-manhandling-of-congress-mlas-at-assembly https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/kzvs3mwu/PTI08272026000501A.jpg Haryana Assembly LoP and Congress MLA Bhupinder Singh Hooda along with party MLAs wearing black clothes stage a protest on the first day of the Monsoon session of the state Assembly fact-net en 2026-08-27T18:26:26.669Z Hooda, Saini trade barbs over alleged manhandling of Congress MLAs at Assembly Haryana Assembly, Bhupinder Hooda, Nayab Singh Saini https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-sri-lanka-navies-push-deeper-maritime-security-training-cooperation https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/h2mxg7cm/PTI08272026000382B.jpg The visit is Fernando's first official overseas engagement since taking charge as the 27th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy on July 1. fact-net en 2026-08-27T18:13:19.897Z India, Sri Lanka navies push deeper maritime security, training cooperation India Sri Lanka, maritime security, naval cooperation, Indian Ocean https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/beyoncé-donates-1-million-for-emergency-earthquake-relief-in-colombia https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/kfpo6m21/beyonce-revolve-casino-1-tgj.jpeg The assistance will focus particularly on food and housing supplies for people who lost their homes or were displaced by the disaster fact-net en 2026-08-27T17:49:08.245Z Beyoncé donates $1 million for emergency earthquake relief in Colombia Beyoncé donation, Colombia earthquake, earthquake relief, disaster aid https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/leah-remini-joins-the-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills-for-season-16 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/el8manm9/Leah-Remini-gty-gmh-2402291711718866704hpMain.avif Remini confirmed the development on social media after reports of her casting emerged, posting “It’s true!!” fact-net en 2026-08-27T17:49:04.736Z Leah Remini joins ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ for Season 16 Leah Remini, Real Housewives, RHOBH Season16 https://www.fact.net.in/world/chinese-maritime-presence-around-taiwan-surges-to-record-levels https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/6llnfr72/ANI-20260827091057.png China has used research vessels in the region for years, but analysts say the scale and persistence of the latest operations mark a significant change. fact-net en 2026-08-27T17:42:25.817Z Chinese maritime presence around Taiwan surges to record levels Chinese vessels, Taiwan waters, coast guard https://www.fact.net.in/world/nepal-on-fresh-flood-alert-as-china-warns-of-upstream-lake-outburst-risk https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/ees3wfmo/ANI-20260827131247.jpg Preliminary examination of satellite imagery indicates that water is continuing to accumulate in the lake, raising fears that the natural barrier could fail suddenly fact-net en 2026-08-27T17:41:37.303Z Nepal on fresh flood alert as China warns of upstream lake outburst risk Nepal floods, Bhote Koshi, lake outburst, Lhende River https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/yamaha-launches-r2-in-india-at-rs-230-lakh-deliveries-from-september https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/fz2ab7dv/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-27-2026-103518-PM.png The arrival of the R2 does not mean the end of the smaller R15 fact-net en 2026-08-27T17:06:49.808Z Yamaha launches R2 in India at Rs 2.30 lakh, deliveries from September Yamaha R2, YZF R2, Yamaha R2 price https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/petrol-sales-halted-at-2573-pumps-due-to-contamination-as-centre-steps-up-fuel-quality-checks https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-25/8c5c4k32/PTI05192026000115A.jpg Automobile manufacturers' internal tests reportedly raised concerns about unusually high levels of chloride and moisture in some samples fact-net en 2026-08-27T17:01:52.535Z Petrol sales halted at 2,573 pumps due to contamination as Centre steps up fuel quality checks fuel contamination, E20 petrol, ethanol blend, petrol pumps https://www.fact.net.in/legal/government-cannot-choose-politically-convenient-time-for-elections-bombay-hc https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-15/0ch7tsg6/images-2025-12-15T172646.123.jpeg 'No government has a constitutional entitlement to choose a politically convenient date for an election whose periodicity is fixed by the Constitution,' the bench observed fact-net en 2026-08-27T16:57:29.186Z Government cannot choose ‘politically convenient’ time for elections: Bombay HC Bombay High Court, Goa municipal elections, politically convenient, Article 243U https://www.fact.net.in/legal/nlsiu-cancels-2026-convocation-amid-row-over-cji-bci-chiefs-presence https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-09/yvdnjs03/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-9-2026-083411-PM.png The convocation was scheduled to be held on September 12 fact-net en 2026-08-27T16:57:22.300Z NLSIU cancels 2026 convocation amid row over CJI, BCI chief’s presence NLSIU convocation, convocation cancellation, Chief Justice https://www.fact.net.in/legal/gujarat-hc-warns-tax-officers-against-unverified-ai-citations-in-orders-warns-of-contempt https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/nckqsnwr/ghmhjmhj.png Under the new framework, an officer cannot simply reproduce a judgment, statutory provision, circular, rule or notification suggested by an AI system fact-net en 2026-08-27T16:57:15.435Z Gujarat HC warns tax officers against 'unverified AI citations' in orders; warns of contempt Gujarat High Court, AI citations, tax officers https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/derek-obrien-falls-on-stairs-amid-chaos-at-abhishek-banerjees-kolkata-office https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/rpftkw9q/ANI-20260827153558.jpg Amid the pushing and jostling on the staircase, O’Brien lost his balance and fell fact-net en 2026-08-27T16:45:59.594Z Derek O’Brien falls on stairs amid chaos at Abhishek Banerjee’s Kolkata office Derek O’Brien fall, Abhishek Banerjee office, Kolkata billboard row, TMC vs police https://www.fact.net.in/nation/how-will-he-participate-vinesh-phogat-questions-pms-role-in-sports-bodies-flags-womens-safety https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-10-08/mcnhia16/PTI10082024000199A.jpg Phogat has repeatedly criticised the administration of sports federations and demanded greater accountability in bodies responsible for athletes fact-net en 2026-08-27T16:09:19.403Z ‘How will he participate?’ Vinesh Phogat questions PM’s role in sports bodies, flags women’s safety Vinesh Phogat, wrestlers protest, sports federations, women athletes https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/tech/apples-foldable-iphone-set-to-test-samsungs-seven-year-lead-as-price-battle-looms https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/nm1xoxqw/ANI-20260827084319.jpg The foldable device is widely being referred to as the iPhone Ultra, though Apple has not confirmed its name, specifications or price fact-net en 2026-08-27T16:07:19.617Z Apple’s foldable iPhone set to test Samsung’s seven-year lead as price battle looms foldable iPhone, iPhone Ultra, Apple foldable, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold https://www.fact.net.in/business/hdfc-bank-opposes-subhash-chandras-repayment-plan-may-appeal-nclt-order https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-27/1an2tehs/gnfhn.png HDFC Bank was among the creditors that opposed the repayment proposal before the NCLT fact-net en 2026-08-27T16:07:13.038Z HDFC Bank opposes Subhash Chandra's repayment plan, may appeal NCLT order HDFC Bank, Subhash Chandra, NCLT order https://www.fact.net.in/business/bpcl-scouts-for-new-crude-sources-as-russian-supplies-hormuz-risks-cloud-outlook https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-01-22/1tpktm85/1000051650.jpg The state-owned refiner is looking to diversify its crude basket and strengthen supply security as geopolitical developments threaten to disrupt some of the world's most important oil trade routes fact-net en 2026-08-27T16:07:06.399Z BPCL scouts for new crude sources as Russian supplies, Hormuz risks cloud outlook BPCL crude, energy security, Russian crude, Strait of Hormuz https://www.fact.net.in/business/ntpc-targets-149-gw-capacity-by-2032-charts-rs-1686-lakh-crore-investment-plan https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/5w26of2z/NTPC-Logo-23-11.jpg The company has also been widening its operations beyond traditional thermal power, with clean energy expected to account for an increasingly large share of its portfolio over the coming years fact-net en 2026-08-27T16:06:58.452Z NTPC targets 149 GW capacity by 2032, charts Rs 16.86 lakh crore investment plan NTPC expansion, NTPC capacity, 149 GW, power investment, NTPC investment https://www.fact.net.in/nation/modi-govt-created-two-systems-in-the-country-rahul-gandhi-attacks-centre-over-nclt https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/w34rdhyd/ANI-20260827141339.jpg Gandhi’s remarks came amid controversy over a repayment plan involving Essel Group chairman Subhash Chandra in personal insolvency proceedings before the NCLT fact-net en 2026-08-27T15:27:11.573Z 'Modi govt created two systems in the country': Rahul Gandhi attacks Centre over NCLT Rahul Gandhi, Modi government, NCLT https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/over-3-lakh-punjab-employees-strike-work-over-pay-pensions-offices-opds-left-deserted https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/3wo817h4/PTI08272026000233B-1.jpg OPD services at several government hospitals were suspended, although emergency and essential medical services continued fact-net en 2026-08-27T15:22:32.076Z Over 3 lakh Punjab employees strike work over pay, pensions; offices, OPDs left deserted Punjab strike, government employees, old pension, dearness allowance https://www.fact.net.in/business/sugar-prices-fall-for-first-time-in-a-week-after-centres-import-move https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/up1v0tx4/PTI08262026000152B.jpg Sweet manufacturers claimed that a sharp spike in sugar prices has forced them to hike the prices of traditional confectionery items ahead of the upcoming festivals fact-net en 2026-08-27T15:10:00.923Z Sugar prices fall for first time in a week after Centre’s import move Business https://www.fact.net.in/opinion/from-romance-to-ruin-how-indias-monsoon-mismanagement-fuels-disaster https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/tlv2ymu8/PTI08232026000035B.jpg The policy response has chiefly remained reactive rather than preventive fact-net en 2026-08-27T15:07:20.875Z From romance to ruin: How India’s monsoon mismanagement fuels disaster India floods, monsoon mismanagement, flood management, urban flooding https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/clash-at-camac-street-as-kmc-removes-unauthorised-billboard-from-abhishek-banerjees-office https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/yqa7iumv/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-27-2026-082008-PM.png Kolkata Municipal Corporation officials, accompanied by police, moved to dismantle a billboard that the civic body termed 'unauthorised' fact-net en 2026-08-27T14:51:15.247Z Clash at Camac Street as KMC removes ‘unauthorised’ billboard from Abhishek Banerjee’s office Abhishek Banerjee, TMC clash, unauthorised billboard, Kolkata Municipal https://www.fact.net.in/business/amca-race-gets-two-month-extension-as-bidders-seek-more-time-for-proposals https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/jif3f2sk/ANI-20260827132703-1.jpg The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has shifted the bid submission deadline from August 27 to October 30 after participating vendors sought more time fact-net en 2026-08-27T14:44:11.564Z AMCA race gets two-month extension as bidders seek more time for proposals AMCA programme, Advanced Medium Combat, India stealth fighter https://www.fact.net.in/nation/second-consignment-of-375-tonnes-hadr-aid-reaches-nepal-india-sends-475-tonnes-of-relief-material https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/ezta4lqd/ANI-20260827134341.jpg 2nd consignment of 37.5 tonnes HADR aid reaches flood-hit Nepal (Photo/X@MEAIndia) fact-net en 2026-08-27T14:38:54.437Z Second consignment of 37.5 tonnes HADR aid reaches Nepal; India sends 47.5 tonnes of relief material India Nepal aid, HADR relief, flood relief, Nepal floods https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/india-to-face-panama-in-bengaluru-friendly-on-september-26 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/5qzn0r5x/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-27-2026-075116-PM.png The September encounter will be only the second senior men’s international between India and Panama fact-net en 2026-08-27T14:23:21.810Z India to face Panama in Bengaluru friendly on September 26 India vs Panama, Bengaluru friendly, Blue Tigers https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/bengaluru-fc-bolster-defence-with-dutch-centre-back-menno-koch https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/9w067z0i/ANI-20260827102630.jpg Koch becomes Bengaluru FC’s fifth new recruit ahead of the season fact-net en 2026-08-27T14:21:00.166Z Bengaluru FC bolster defence with Dutch centre-back Menno Koch Bengaluru FC, Menno Koch, Indian Super League https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/india-bangladesh-series-may-move-to-january-2027-as-bcb-hunts-for-a-new-window https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/wmhmse5c/ANI-20260827130543.jpg The tour, comprising three ODIs and three T20Is, was originally scheduled for August 2025 before the BCCI and BCB mutually deferred it to September 2026 fact-net en 2026-08-27T14:20:56.737Z India-Bangladesh series may move to January 2027 as BCB hunts for a new window India Bangladesh, BCB, BCCI https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/first-in-test-history-dinushas-twin-tons-deny-india-series-sweep-as-lankans-salvage-draw https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/uv8b2yk8/PTI08272026000286A.jpg Dinusha became only the third batter to score centuries in both innings of a Test in which his team had been forced to follow on, joining India’s Vijay Hazare and Zimbabwe great Andy Flower fact-net en 2026-08-27T13:06:03.488Z First in Test history: Dinusha’s twin tons deny India series sweep as Lankans salvage draw twin tons, Sonal Dinusha, Sri Lanka, India Test, Colombo Test https://www.fact.net.in/world/x-suspends-account-of-group-hosting-rss-chief-mohan-bhagwats-new-york-event https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/983949d5-f9ec-4397-b0a8-3f2f050ac173/STOCK_PTI10_5_2022_1153.jpg The timing of the suspension has drawn attention because Bhagwat’s New York appearance has become the focus of a wider political controversy fact-net en 2026-08-27T12:51:53.666Z X restores account of organisers of Mohan Bhagwat’s New York event Mohan Bhagwat, X suspension, RSS chief, New York event https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/yash-starrer-toxic-mints-rs-108-crore-net-on-day-one-in-india https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-08/yo0yjivb/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-8-2026-085832-PM.png The action thriller released in theatres on August 26 fact-net en 2026-08-27T12:07:47.977Z Yash-starrer 'Toxic' mints Rs 108 crore net on day one in India Toxic, Yash https://www.fact.net.in/nation/jp-nadda-meets-reservation-hatao-andolan-members-after-jantar-mantar-protest https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08/dab80e38-5d4f-435e-9726-01008bd5f816/PTI08_05_2024_000090B.jpg Union Minister JP Nadda said cordial discussions were held with three representatives and indicated that another meeting would take place soon | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-27T11:47:46.290Z JP Nadda meets 'Reservation Hatao Andolan' members after Jantar Mantar protest Reservation Hatao, JP Nadda, Jantar Mantar, OBC reservation, BJP government https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pm-modi-putin-meet-at-sco-what-india-and-russia-are-expected-to-discuss https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-06/a8xqqgam/201810largeimg04Thursday2018210304541.jpg The two leaders are expected to discuss key bilateral, regional and global issues during their meeting in Kyrgyzstan | File image fact-net en 2026-08-27T11:39:36.280Z PM Modi-Putin meet at SCO: What India and Russia are expected to discuss Modi Putin, India Russia, SCO summit, Jaishankar visit, Uzbekistan visit https://www.fact.net.in/legal/sukesh-chandrasekhar-moves-delhi-hc-against-conviction-for-posing-as-supreme-court-judge https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/xecfk8v4/PTI06032026000232B.jpg Chandrasekhar was convicted under IPC sections 170, 189 and 507 for allegedly impersonating a Supreme Court judge to influence a special judge in a 2017 case | File image fact-net en 2026-08-27T11:18:56.228Z Sukesh Chandrasekhar moves Delhi HC against conviction for posing as Supreme Court judge Sukesh Chandrasekhar https://www.fact.net.in/business/sebi-proposes-easing-rules-for-small-value-debt-issues-to-cut-compliance-costs https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08/81d318e3-539e-471f-98b4-85e380d18ffd/STOCK_PTI11_15_2023_1071.jpg Sebi has proposed exempting listed entities from mandatory merchant banker appointment for small-value debt issues through private placement | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-27T11:14:00.274Z Sebi proposes easing rules for small-value debt issues to cut compliance costs Sebi regulations, small-value debt, merchant banker, SEBI https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/japans-permanent-residence-fee-is-going-up-1900-heres-what-changes https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/lv71g63i/alex-knight-DpPutJwgyW8-unsplash.jpg Japan’s revised rules allow temporary residency fees to rise to 100,000 yen and permanent residency charges to as much as 300,000 yen | File image/X fact-net en 2026-08-27T11:09:50.256Z Japan’s permanent residence fee is going up 1900%: Here’s what changes Japan, Japan permanent residence fee https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/gastronomy/think-your-paper-coffee-cup-is-plastic-free-study-says-think-again https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/mtijg6j8/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-27-2026-042627-PM.png The findings have prompted calls for clearer labelling, stronger safety assessments and cup linings designed to release fewer plastic particles | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-27T10:56:56.339Z Think your paper coffee cup is plastic-free? Study says think again paper cups, microplastics, coffee cups, hot beverages https://www.fact.net.in/nation/nepal-floods-288-indians-uncontactable-21-rescued-200-seek-help-in-tibet https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/8646e400-4677-4983-add3-68d4c983572b/GEIUEr9bkAAMBMl.jpg The latest MEA update comes as Nepal grapples with severe floods that have caused widespread destruction and killed at least 270 people | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-27T10:42:34.006Z Nepal floods: 288 Indians uncontactable, 21 rescued; 200 seek help in Tibet Nepal floods https://www.fact.net.in/legal/insolvency-case-nclt-cuts-subhash-chandras-rs-22006-crore-liability-to-rs-625-crore https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-10-22/416sur2o/IMAGE1650032583.webp The ruling directs unsupported claims to be removed and says the approved plan will bind all creditors, including those who opposed or abstained from voting | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-27T09:52:39.105Z Insolvency case: NCLT cuts Subhash Chandra’s Rs 22,006 crore liability to Rs 6.25 crore Subhash Chandra, NCLT https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/west-bengal-sir-38-lakh-appeals-but-only-2-decided-so-far https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-27/dywjudmv/sir-2202512130807382025121619445520251227072911.jpg The Supreme Court has sought details of pending SIR appeals as the latest data shows only 1 in 46 appeals has been decided so far | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-27T09:48:58.225Z West Bengal SIR: 38 lakh appeals, but only 2% decided so far West Bengal SIR, West Bengal, SIR, Special Intensive Revision https://www.fact.net.in/nation/ladakh-slashes-natural-gas-vat-to-5-aims-to-make-cng-png-more-affordable https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/mvo5pj2i/VinaiSaxenaseatedinhisofficeroomphotographedonJanuary182023.jpg The move brings Ladakh’s natural gas VAT rate in line with Gujarat, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh as the Union Territory pushes cleaner energy adoption | File image fact-net en 2026-08-27T09:44:48.045Z Ladakh slashes natural gas VAT to 5%, aims to make CNG, PNG more affordable Ladakh natural gas, VAT reduction, CNG price, PNG tariff, ATF VAT, BPCL Ladakh https://www.fact.net.in/world/nepal-floods-644-travellers-missing-including-178-indians-tourism-board-says https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/hqj0sc9y/AP08272026000140A.jpg Nepalese policemen watch as earthmovers clear the debris of flash flooding in Nepal's Nuwakot district, on Thursday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-27T08:40:38.635Z Nepal floods: 644 travellers missing, including 178 Indians, Tourism Board says Nepal floods https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/popular-bengali-actor-kharaj-mukherjee-wife-stuck-in-flood-hit-nepal https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/73yyr10l/jbd3ej9skharaj-mukherjee625x30027August26.webp Kharaj Mukherjee and his wife remain stranded in Nepal as rescue operations continue following floods that have killed 177 people | File image fact-net en 2026-08-27T08:34:12.036Z Popular Bengali actor Kharaj Mukherjee, wife stuck in flood-hit Nepal Kharaj Mukherjee, Bengali actor, Pratibha Mukherjee, Nepal death toll https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/asha-bhosles-final-recorded-film-song-to-release-on-her-birth-anniversary https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-04-12/oar2ylyu/PTI04122026000125A.jpg Recorded when Bhosle was in her 90s, the song celebrates life, love and expressing emotions and will feature in ‘Om Ka Hari’ fact-net en 2026-08-27T08:27:45.914Z Asha Bhosle’s final recorded film song to release on her birth anniversary Asha Bhosle https://www.fact.net.in/business/nvidia-beats-estimates-with-962-billion-revenue-as-ai-spending-surges https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-01-28/mpibv1yc/1000053119.jpg Nvidia beat Wall Street expectations with $96.2 billion in quarterly revenue, while its latest forecast assumes no revenue from AI chip sales in China | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-27T08:03:41.485Z Nvidia beats estimates with $96.2 billion revenue as AI spending surges Nvidia https://www.fact.net.in/nation/nepal-floods-centre-asks-states-to-compile-details-of-missing-indians https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/bpsvndl1/PTI08272026000139A.jpg Relatives of individuals missing after a devastating flash flood stand near an army rescue camp as search and rescue operations continue, in Trishuli, Nepal, on Thursday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-27T07:57:21.940Z Nepal floods: Centre asks states to compile details of missing Indians Nepal floods, Nepal, Nepal disaster https://www.fact.net.in/nation/learned-on-arrival-shashi-tharoor-reaches-kathmandu-amid-nepal-floods-says-he-was-unaware https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/025b1b49-6744-48b4-a187-2d44f855e2b8/PTI05_01_2024_000247B.jpg After reaching Kathmandu, Tharoor reacted to the deadly floods that have killed at least 177 people and left more than 800 missing | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-27T07:38:33.018Z 'Learned on arrival...': Shashi Tharoor reaches Kathmandu amid Nepal floods, says he was ‘unaware’ Nepal floods, Shashi Tharoor, Kathmandu, flash floods, Kailash Mansarovar, rescue operations, Indian tourists https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/pilot-killed-trainee-co-pilot-injured-as-training-aircraft-crashes-in-kanpur https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/h5jahby2/Screenshot-2026-08-27-130033.png The cause of the Kanpur aircraft crash is yet to be determined | X/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-27T07:31:11.076Z Kanpur aircraft crash: Pilot, co-pilot killed as training plane crashes in field Kanpur plane crash, training aircraft, pilot killed, Ganga Barrage, Garg Aviation, flying school https://www.fact.net.in/nation/we-dont-even-participate-pm-says-india-misses-half-of-olympic-events-calls-it-a-bitter-truth https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/d68lb5jd/PM-Modi The Prime Minister highlighted India’s absence from several Olympic sports while outlining a wider vision for sports and youth development | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-27T07:23:46.908Z 'We don't even participate': PM says India misses half of Olympic events, calls it a ‘bitter truth’ PM Modi, India Olympics, Olympic participation, Narendra Modi, medal tally, Khelo India, National Sports Day https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/haryanvi-singer-ankiit-balyann-killed-in-shamli-his-last-reel-sparks-attention https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/h5zmvpt2/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-27-2026-124827-PM.png Police are investigating the murder of Haryanvi singer Ankiit Balyann, who was allegedly shot 18 times outside a gym in Shamli on Wednesday | Instagram fact-net en 2026-08-27T07:18:57.863Z Haryanvi singer Ankiit Balyann killed in Shamli, his last reel sparks attention Ankiit Balyann, Ankiit Balyann killed https://www.fact.net.in/legal/sc-seeks-dna-profiling-of-all-captive-elephants-welfare-status-report-from-centre https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/12286ab7-ff26-44f3-a4d1-b33fbeadab41/GLaK_WjaEAAQ3BY.jpg The Supreme Court has sought a status report on DNA profiling of captive elephants while directing the Centre to strengthen healthcare and welfare standards | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-27T07:08:37.183Z SC seeks DNA profiling of all captive elephants, welfare status report from Centre captive elephants, Supreme Court https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/over-1-in-3-delhi-dengue-cases-untraceable-why-officials-are-worried https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-12-03/37jenw04/1000039003.jpg Only 272 of Delhi’s 570 dengue cases can currently be geographically traced within the city, according to the latest civic health data fact-net en 2026-08-27T06:45:08.671Z Over 1 in 3 Delhi dengue cases 'untraceable': Why officials are worried Delhi dengue cases, Delhi, Dengue https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/32-member-kolkata-group-among-many-from-west-bengal-untraceable-after-nepal-disaster https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/puhoeuvn/PTI08262026000582B.jpg Heavy vehicles stranded in a massive traffic gridlock following the flash floods at Beni Ghat area, in Dhading district, Nepal, on Wednesday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-27T06:23:00.614Z 32-member Kolkata group among many from West Bengal untraceable after Nepal disaster Nepal flash floods, Kolkata tourists, West Bengal pilgrims, Kailash Mansarovar, Bengal helplines, Nepal disaster https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/teen-dies-after-fall-from-terrace-in-haryanas-kurukshetra-family-accuses-cops-of-pushing-him https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-25/ni98obwn/dead-body.webp A 16-year-old died after sustaining serious injuries in a third-floor fall, with his family alleging two policemen pushed him | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-27T06:17:58.656Z Teen dies after fall from terrace in Haryana's Kurukshetra; family accuses cops of pushing him Haryana, Kurukshetra https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/akali-leadership-on-knees-to-forge-alliance-with-bjp-punjab-cm-mann https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/2nx5ka60/STOCKPTI08312022618.jpg Bhagwant Mann claimed Punjabis would reject the SAD-BJP combine and accused previous governments of damaging the state | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-27T06:14:34.795Z Akali leadership on 'knees' to forge alliance with BJP: Punjab CM Mann Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Bhagwant Mann, Mann, Punjab Chief Minister , Punjab, Shiromani Akali Dal, Akali https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/punjab-government-employees-strike-over-18-da-arrears-ops-regularisation-demands https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/5iqbbri2/Screenshot-2026-08-27-113847.png More than 150 employee bodies are participating in the protest | X/IANS fact-net en 2026-08-27T06:09:29.329Z Punjab government employees strike over 18% DA arrears, OPS, regularisation demands Punjab strike, government employees, DA arrears, Punjab DA, Punjab hospitals, AAP government, Bhagwant Mann, Punjab pensioners https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/did-a-49-earthquake-trigger-nepals-deadly-floods-isro-satellite-study-offers-clues https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/uqngwmz5/AP08262026000584B.jpg In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, a muddy river bank with debris is seen near Gyirong Port in southwestern China's Tibetan Autonomous Region on Wednesday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-27T05:55:34.979Z Did a 4.9 earthquake trigger Nepal's deadly floods? ISRO satellite study offers clues Nepal floods, ISRO study, Himalayan hazards https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttarakhand/uttarakhand-rain-alert-over-72-roads-blocked-as-imd-warns-of-heavy-showers https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/qjg8mtdl/PTI08242026000007B.jpg People take a holy dip in the Ganga river on the last Monday of the holy month of 'shravan' at Har Ki Pauri, in Haridwar | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-27T05:30:15.610Z Uttarakhand rain alert: Over 72 roads blocked as IMD warns of heavy showers Uttarakhand rain, rain alert, Pithoragarh rains https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/floods-landslides-quakes-why-nepal-is-trapped-in-a-deadly-disaster-cycle https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/e6v0okr1/PTI08262026000552B.jpg A view of flood affected Benighat area, in Dhading district, Nepal, on Wednesday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-27T05:17:00.623Z Floods, landslides, quakes: Why Nepal is trapped in a deadly disaster cycle Nepal disasters, Himalayan hazards, flash floods, landslides, Nepal https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/tech/youtube-rival-bilibili-eyes-global-creators-with-reported-070-payout-per-1000-views https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/2futpfc5/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-27-2026-103625-AM.png The YouTube rival is opening its platform to more overseas users as it seeks international growth | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-27T05:06:49.757Z YouTube rival Bilibili eyes global creators with reported $0.70 payout per 1,000 views Bilibili, YouTube rival, China streaming, MrBeast https://www.fact.net.in/business/festive-hiring-surges-15-20-as-tier-ii-iii-cities-drive-gig-job-growth https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/5a1f9ecb-c6c6-4690-9942-e69df0c572c7/PTI06_12_2024_000226B.jpg Gig opportunities are expanding beyond metros as festive demand drives hiring across e-commerce, quick commerce, logistics, retail and consumer sectors | Representational image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-27T04:57:23.194Z Festive hiring surges 15-20% as Tier-II, III cities drive gig job growth festive hiring, gig jobs, Tier-II cities, Tier-III cities, seasonal employment, delivery jobs, gig economy https://www.fact.net.in/world/town-after-town-wiped-out-nearly-300-indians-among-thousands-missing-says-nepal-foreign-minister https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/la3t4sgc/AP08272026000001A.jpg Rescuers use an earthmover to carry a victim of flash flooding to safety along the Trishuli River in Nepal's Nuwakot district, on Wednesday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-27T04:50:25.072Z 'Town after town wiped out': Nearly 300 Indians among thousands missing, says Nepal Foreign minister Nepal flash flood, Nepal, Nepal flood https://www.fact.net.in/nation/e10-petrol-may-return-for-older-vehicles-but-at-a-premium-price-report https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-25/m0dqodbk/PTI05252026000038A.jpg The government is considering an E10 option through existing premium petrol infrastructure instead of creating a separate fuel network | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-27T04:23:28.961Z E10 petrol may return for older vehicles, but at a premium price: Report E10, petrol, E10 petrol, premium petrol, E20 petrol, XP95, SPEED petrol, Power95 https://www.fact.net.in/world/usgs-clarifies-nepal-disaster-glacial-collapse-not-earthquake-caused-floods https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-27/d2n0zkc6/PTI08262026000578B.jpg People at the flood-affected Beni Ghat area, in Dhading district, Nepal, on Wednesday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-27T04:12:15.103Z USGS clarifies Nepal disaster: Glacial collapse, not earthquake, caused floods Nepal flash flood, Nepal flood, Nepal disaster, Nepal, China, Tibet flood, China flood https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/sugar-spike-threatens-to-sour-bengals-festive-season-as-sweet-prices-rise https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/e0qw5qjc/nandalal-sweets-picnic-garden-kolkata-sweet-shops-u6ief9mzot.avif Rasagolla prices have risen by around Rs 1-2 apiece at some outlets, while Burdwan’s famed Mihidana and Sitabhog have become substantially costlier fact-net en 2026-08-26T18:00:08.006Z Sugar spike threatens to sour Bengal’s festive season as sweet prices rise sugar prices, Bengal sweets, Durga Puja, sweet prices https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/punjab-braces-for-maha-bandh-over-da-dues-as-mann-calls-unions-for-talks https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-04-14/u4hjyw8u/Bhagwant-Mann-2000x1200.jpg Employee organisations estimate that around Rs 15,000 crore is due to serving and retired government personnel fact-net en 2026-08-26T17:57:46.434Z Punjab braces for ‘maha bandh’ over DA dues as Mann calls unions for talks Punjab bandh, DA arrears, government employees https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/rao-inderjit-meets-haryana-cm-suggests-concrete-decisions-to-solve-gurugrams-waterlogging-issue https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/bahl65fp/PTI08242026000519A.jpg The meeting came days after around an hour of heavy rain inundated several parts of Gurugram on Monday fact-net en 2026-08-26T17:57:00.149Z Rao Inderjit meets Haryana CM, suggests concrete decisions to solve Gurugram's waterlogging issue Gurugram waterlogging, Gurugram flooding, Haryana CM, Rao Inderjit https://www.fact.net.in/nation/delhi-family-leaves-udaipur-luxury-hotel-without-paying-rs-574-lakh-bill https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/qr9qyrws/banner1920x820.webp Delhi resident Anurag Yadav, accompanied by his wife and two children, checked into The Oberoi Udaivilas on August 14 and stayed at the property until August 23 fact-net en 2026-08-26T17:40:56.023Z Delhi family leaves Udaipur luxury hotel without paying Rs 5.74 lakh bill Udaipur hotel, Oberoi Udaivilas, hotel bill, bill fraud https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/indian-embassies-issue-helplines-as-133-indians-remain-untraced-after-nepal-floods https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/m5rm25r4/PTI08262026000578B.jpg The missions said they were coordinating with local authorities as efforts intensified to rescue stranded people and establish contact with those whose whereabouts remained unknown. fact-net en 2026-08-26T17:39:42.292Z Indian embassies issue helplines as 133 Indians remain untraced after Nepal floods Nepal floods, Indian helplines, missing Indians https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/cji-says-allegations-against-rajasthan-hc-acting-chief-justice-cannot-be-treated-as-findings https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-24/8oy7cwoc/ANI-20260723055627.jpg The CJI’s intervention came after three letters written by Justice Mehta sought the appointment of a Chief Justice from another High Court to Rajasthan with immediate effect fact-net en 2026-08-26T17:39:36.516Z CJI says allegations against Rajasthan HC acting Chief Justice 'cannot be treated as findings' Rajasthan High Court, CJI Surya Kant, Sanjeev Prakash https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/watch-wall-of-water-engulfs-people-vehicles-in-seconds-at-nepal-china-border-in-terrifying-video https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/433ufhda/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-26-2026-093012-PM.png fact-net en 2026-08-26T16:01:15.507Z WATCH: Wall of water engulfs people, vehicles in seconds at Nepal-China border in terrifying video Nepal flash floods, Gyirong flood, wall of water, Nepal China border, flash flood video, Bhote Koshi https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/stand-together-nepal-pm-balen-shah-appeals-for-unity-after-deadly-floods https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/9ht7vlvt/PTI08262026000271B.jpg Prime Minister Balendra Shah, centre, chairs a high-level consultation meeting with lawmakers and officials, in Kathmandu, Nepal. The meeting was convened to review the severe flood situation fact-net en 2026-08-26T15:50:36.637Z ‘Stand together’: Nepal PM Balen Shah appeals for unity after deadly floods; thanks PM Modi Nepal floods, Balen Shah, Rasuwa floods, flash floods, Bhote Koshi