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/2026-08-17/og6yjvdf/Aug-17-2026-024247-PM.png Amid concerns over E20 petrol, CEA Nageswaran has proposed offering E10 alongside E20 for India’s older vehicle fleet 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 https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/hopefully-awarapan-3-very-soon-emraan-hashmi-teases-third-chapter https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-04-21/nok6x2hh/images-2026-04-21T165837.722.jpeg According to Sacnilk, the film has earned over Rs 72.90 crore worldwide in its first two days fact-net en 2026-08-16T12:00:10.697Z 'Hopefully, Awarapan 3 very soon': Emraan Hashmi teases third chapter Awarapan 3, Awarapan 2, Emraan Hashmi https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/varanasi-airport-firing-explained-will-passenger-be-arrested-or-lose-his-gun-licence https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/04e9524w/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-051445-PM.png A licensed gun went off during security screening at Varanasi airport, injuring two. Here's what could happen to passenger Kamlesh Rai | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-16T11:45:13.857Z Varanasi airport firing explained: Will passenger be arrested or lose his gun licence? Varanasi airport firing, licensed gun rules India, gun licence rules https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengali-filmmaker-raja-sen-dies-at-71-after-prolonged-illness https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/3s9gc68a/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-16-at-5.04.56-PM.jpeg Beyond feature films, Sen directed several television serials and documentaries during his long career | Image: X fact-net en 2026-08-16T11:35:26.868Z Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen dies at 71 after prolonged illness Raja Sen, Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen dies , Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen https://www.fact.net.in/world/bangladesh-sets-condition-for-tarique-rahmans-india-visit-wants-sheikh-hasina-extradited https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/ya019zuw/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-045917-PM.png Dhaka wants India to expedite its request for Sheikh Hasina’s extradition fact-net en 2026-08-16T11:29:49.166Z Bangladesh sets condition for Tarique Rahman’s India visit, wants Sheikh Hasina extradited Bangladesh , Tarique Rahman, Sheikh Hasina, India Bangladesh https://www.fact.net.in/nation/rajya-sabha-mps-elected-to-various-statutory-bodies-parliamentary-panels https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/a9092b45-2f51-4d7f-915a-4a4c8db7821b/PTI07_03_2024_000048B.jpg Rajya Sabha has named MPs to AIIMS institutes, the Central Silk Board and other statutory bodies and parliamentary committees fact-net en 2026-08-16T11:23:33.725Z Rajya Sabha MPs elected to various statutory bodies, parliamentary panels Rajya Sabha , Rajya Sabha MP https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/use-of-force-cannot-be-justified-kumari-selja-seeks-probe-into-hansi-clash https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/l8d46v8f/HPxgVsybgAEwByG.jfif Kumari Selja joins the ongoing dharna in protest against the murder of dairy operator Shri Jeevan Kundu | X/@kumarsurender fact-net en 2026-08-16T11:04:32.222Z ‘Use of force cannot be justified’: Kumari Selja seeks probe into Hansi clash Kumari Selja, Hansi clash https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/she-fell-from-roof-bsf-jawan-arrested-for-wifes-murder-in-hoshiarpur https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-01-10/pxoind2x/images-2026-01-10T160514.931.jpeg A BSF jawan faces a murder case in Punjab after his wife's father alleged she was beaten and killed following prolonged harassment | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-16T10:56:39.186Z 'She fell from roof': BSF jawan arrested for wife's murder in Hoshiarpur BSF jawan, BSF jawan wife murder, Hoshiarpur murder case https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/over-48-lakh-delhi-sir-forms-pending-digitisation-as-august-17-deadline-nears https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-27/i6mvxmr6/PTI06302026000054A-1.jpg Around 48.12 lakh forms, or 33.16% of the total, remained pending as of August 15 | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-16T10:51:39.932Z Over 48 lakh Delhi SIR forms pending digitisation as August 17 deadline nears Delhi SIR, Special Intensive Revision Delhi, Delhi SIR forms, SIR deadline August 17 https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/whoever-attacked-him-cannot-be-a-sikh-harsimrat-badal-calls-sukhbir-attack-political-conspiracy https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-14/jkmuc0dt/PTI08132026000416B.jpg Sukhbir Singh Badal with wife and party leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal and others offer prayers during a visit to the Gurudwara Takhat Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib, in Nanded | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-16T10:45:07.535Z ‘Whoever attacked him cannot be a Sikh’: Harsimrat Badal calls Sukhbir attack ‘political conspiracy’ Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Sukhbir Badal https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/qadian-beas-rail-link-gets-centres-nod-rs-1419-crore-sanctioned https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/x0uosq1r/HP1kmGjboAAknbv.jfif The 39.68-km Qadian-Beas railway line will connect parts of Gurdaspur and Amritsar, with the project now moving towards implementation | X/@RavneetBittu fact-net en 2026-08-16T10:42:27.977Z Qadian-Beas rail link gets Centre's nod, Rs 1,419 crore sanctioned Qadian-Beas rail link, Punjab railway project, Indian Railways, Railways https://www.fact.net.in/world/in-one-of-its-largest-aerial-attack-ukraine-kills-at-least-6-in-russia https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/ue7is3k6/HP1g3ATWcAAhui.jfif Ukrainian drones struck the Russian regions of Moscow and Rostov | X/@putino fact-net en 2026-08-16T10:37:33.605Z In one of its largest aerial attack, Ukraine kills at least 6 in Russia Ukraine , Russia, Kyiv https://www.fact.net.in/business/fssai-action-6-companies-withdraw-misleading-claims-revise-labels https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-11-12/asdmyfzc/g-tg.png FSSAI said six food companies have taken corrective action after receiving notices over misleading claims, labels and trademarks fact-net en 2026-08-16T10:31:21.396Z FSSAI action: 6 companies withdraw misleading claims, revise labels FSSAI , food safety https://www.fact.net.in/business/7-ipos-worth-over-rs-6400-crore-to-hit-market-this-week-heres-the-full-list https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/ss6ai1j0/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-035810-PM.png Seven IPOs, including Horizon Industrial Parks and Lalithaa Jewellery Mart, are opening between August 17 and 21 | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-16T10:28:43.077Z 7 IPOs worth over Rs 6,400 crore to hit market this week: Here’s the full list IPOs, IPO, IPO market https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/rat-in-a-freezer-expired-meat-in-hotels-inside-indias-latest-food-safety-crackdown https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/gr83tpew/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-034835-PM.png Blinkit, KFC, Zepto and several restaurant and hotel chains have faced inspections or regulatory action | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-16T10:21:45.663Z Rat in a freezer, expired meat in hotels: Inside India’s latest food safety crackdown Blinkit, KFC, Zepto, food safety https://www.fact.net.in/nation/feeding-my-friends-every-morning-pm-modis-special-independence-day-morning https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/nivv02j7/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-022353-PM.png PM Modi shares video of cows, peacocks ‘coming to meet’ him before Red Fort visit | Instagram fact-net en 2026-08-16T08:56:11.924Z ‘Feeding my friends every morning’: PM Modi’s special Independence Day morning PM Modi , PM Modi Instagram reels, PM Modi Instagram, Red Fort https://www.fact.net.in/nation/extraordinary-statesman-pm-bjp-leaders-pay-tribute-to-atal-bihari-vajpayee-on-death-anniversary https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/6a70l8vi/PTI08162026000029B.jpg Prime Minster Narendra Modi pays tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on the latter's death anniversary, at 'Sadaiv Atal' in New Delhi, on Sunday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-16T08:44:58.320Z 'Extraordinary statesman': PM, BJP leaders pay tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on death anniversary PM Modi, BJP, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Atal Bihari Vajpayee death anniversary https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/third-incident-in-10-days-delhi-mans-throat-slit-by-chinese-manjha-in-maujpur https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/kg4fhzig/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-020605-PM.png A Chinese manjha got entangled around his neck while he was riding a motorcycle, causing a throat injury | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-16T08:38:32.196Z Third incident in 10 days: Delhi man’s throat slit by Chinese manjha in Maujpur Delhi, Chinese manjha https://www.fact.net.in/nation/fake-news-crackdown-government-departments-set-up-quick-response-teams https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/b58z2y1u/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-015716-PM.png fact-net en 2026-08-16T08:28:27.488Z Fake news crackdown: Government departments set up Quick Response Teams Fake news, Quick Response Teams https://www.fact.net.in/nation/we-all-saw-on-television-amit-shah-says-sonia-gandhi-must-apologise-over-vande-mataram-insult https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-05/bwg6mv80/PTI05_19_2024_000135A.jpg Amit Shah attacked Congress over the alleged Vande Mataram incident and also praised Atal Bihari Vajpayee's contributions at a Rajasthan event | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-16T08:21:55.667Z 'We all saw on television': Amit Shah says Sonia Gandhi must apologise over 'Vande Mataram insult' Amit Shah, Sonia Gandhi, Vande Mataram https://www.fact.net.in/legal/delhi-high-court-to-hear-on-monday-cbis-challenge-to-discharge-of-arvind-kejriwal-in-excise-case-3 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/e86f4fd9-caac-4ae7-9833-1faf559a71fb/PTI06_29_2024_000149A.jpg Kejriwal and Sisodia have sought dismissal of the CBI's revision plea as the Delhi High Court takes up the liquor policy case | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-16T08:12:47.212Z Delhi High Court to hear on Monday CBI's challenge to discharge of Arvind Kejriwal in excise case Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Delhi High Court https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/varanasi-airport-firing-passengers-licensed-pistol-goes-off-during-security-check-2-injured https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/m9rakmfg/HO4ZgYoawAAG9WZ.jfif A licensed pistol carried by an Air India Express passenger accidentally fired during screening at Varanasi airport, injuring two people | Representationa image/X/@AirIndiaX fact-net en 2026-08-16T07:54:32.020Z Varanasi airport firing: Passenger's licensed pistol goes off during security check, 2 injured Varanasi airport firing, Varanasi airport, Air India Express https://www.fact.net.in/states/rajasthan/students-detained-in-alwar-ahead-of-amit-shah-visit-planned-black-flag-protest https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/6b92cb18-45eb-483e-9d77-49d6c547d2be/20240517200L.jpg Rajasthan Police detained college students in Alwar ahead of Amit Shah's visit as they planned a protest and black-flag demonstration | File image fact-net en 2026-08-16T07:25:07.425Z Students detained in Alwar ahead of Amit Shah visit, planned black-flag protest Amit Shah, Students detained in Alwar, Alwar https://www.fact.net.in/education/ugc-net-answer-key-2026-released-candidates-can-challenge-answers-till-august-18 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/wl02pvl3/HP0jK1Jb0AAVQMk.jfif NTA released the UGC-NET June 2026 provisional answer key, while English, Commerce and Sociology remain under review fact-net en 2026-08-16T06:59:14.074Z UGC NET answer key 2026 released, candidates can challenge answers till August 18 UGC NET, UGC NET answer key 2026 https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/ranveer-singh-begins-shooting-for-pralay-in-mumbai-marks-producer-debut https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-25/4qi2phhu/ChatGPT-Image-May-25-2026-080624-PM.png ‘Pralay’, starring Ranveer Singh and Kalyani Priyadarshan, has gone on floors in Mumbai with Singh also making his debut as a producer | File image fact-net en 2026-08-16T06:53:42.430Z Ranveer Singh begins shooting for ‘Pralay’ in Mumbai, marks producer debut Ranveer Singh, Pralay https://www.fact.net.in/sports/bangladesh-stun-australia-in-darwin-script-first-ever-test-win-down-under https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/iik6wutd/HP0sNtHbUAAzXpr.jfif Bangladesh script history against Australia with first Test win Down Under | X/@BCBtigers fact-net en 2026-08-16T06:48:36.811Z Bangladesh stun Australia in Darwin, script first-ever Test win Down Under Bangladesh, Bangladesh beat Australia https://www.fact.net.in/world/guinness-world-record-set-at-indian-i-day-celebration-in-new-york-tri-state-area https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/6w9sk6gk/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-120753-PM.png From Times Square to Niagara Falls, Indian diaspora groups marked Independence Day with parades, flag-hoisting events and tricolour landmarks | X/@IndiainNewYork fact-net en 2026-08-16T06:39:46.069Z Guinness World Record set at Indian I-Day celebration in New York tri-state area Guinness World Record, Indian I-Day celebration in New York, New York , New Jersey https://www.fact.net.in/business/ongc-gets-us-licence-to-resume-full-operations-in-venezuela-after-sanctions https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/j0khwgil/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-111246-AM.png A US licence has removed a major sanctions hurdle for ONGC, allowing the state-run explorer to invest more in its Venezuelan oil assets | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-16T05:43:50.929Z ONGC gets US licence to resume full operations in Venezuela after sanctions ONGC https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-posts-throwback-with-kim-jong-un-recalls-their-great-relationship https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/n9a42yqu/82059b47c6c2aa87.jpg Trump revisited his relationship with Kim Jong Un by sharing a Singapore summit photo and calling their relationship 'GREAT' | Truth Social/Donald Trump fact-net en 2026-08-16T05:35:36.572Z Trump posts throwback with Kim Jong Un, recalls their ‘GREAT’ relationship Trump , Donald Trump , Kim Jong Un https://www.fact.net.in/nation/explain-vimal-ad-in-15-days-shah-rukh-khan-ajay-devgn-tiger-shroff-get-fda-notice https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/bgyoburt/HP0KhgNaIAAOKZr.jfif Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff have been asked to explain their Vimal Elaichi ad within 15 days fact-net en 2026-08-16T05:26:07.164Z 'Explain Vimal ad in 15 days': Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff get FDA notice Vimal ad , Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff, FDA, Maharashtra FDA, Tukaram Mundhe https://www.fact.net.in/nation/rs-70000-crore-for-6-submarines-indias-mega-navy-deal-with-germany-enters-final-stretch https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-09-01/gmtrigyp/1750768781-1119.jpg India's long-delayed Project 75(I) submarine programme could move ahead as the Rs 70,000-crore proposal is likely to reach the CCS | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-16T05:13:35.481Z Rs 70,000 crore for 6 submarines: India's mega Navy deal with Germany enters final stretch India Germany submarine deal, Project 75I, Indian Navy submarines https://www.fact.net.in/states/jharkhand/jharkhand-jpsc-protesters-to-gherao-cm-sorens-residence-on-august-20-seek-resignation https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-15/miui67rc/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-011812-AM.png The 22-day JPSC-JSSC protest escalated as students announced plans to march to Soren's residence and seek his resignation fact-net en 2026-08-16T04:56:37.661Z Jharkhand JPSC protesters to gherao CM Soren's residence on August 20, seek resignation Jharkhand JPSC protest, Jharkhand, Chief Minister Hemant Soren https://www.fact.net.in/nation/e-coli-in-water-missing-toilets-and-dustbins-cag-flags-shocking-lack-of-basics-at-railway-stations https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-06-30/syyrzocs/GPc65gvb0AAmOcN.jpg E coli was found in drinking water samples at several railway stations, while CAG found 458 of 512 stations lacking prescribed basic amenities | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-16T04:49:04.774Z E coli in water, missing toilets and dustbins: CAG flags shocking lack of basics at Railway stations Indian Railways, E coli in railway water, railway station https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/cooch-behar-bjp-leader-arrested-for-abducting-businessmans-son https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-01-10/pxoind2x/images-2026-01-10T160514.931.jpeg Police have started investigating the allegations against the arrested BJP leader, officials said | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-16T04:42:34.242Z Cooch Behar: BJP leader arrested for abducting businessman's son Cooch Behar, BJP leader https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/ex-bengal-deputy-speaker-ashis-banerjee-found-dead-at-tmc-office-in-birbhum https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/nkz6tjuj/HP0JTL0bQAAHwym.jfif Ashis Banerjee had contested the 2026 Assembly elections from Rampurhat on a TMC ticket but lost to BJP's Dhruva Saha by more than 24,000 votes | File image fact-net en 2026-08-16T04:30:50.012Z Ex-Bengal deputy speaker Ashis Banerjee found dead at TMC office in Birbhum Ashis Banerjee, Ashis Banerjee death