https://www.fact.net.in/business/hindustan-copper-ofs-closes-with-strong-demand-govt-exercises-full-greenshoe https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/agjvfrw9/1691172-hcl.webp The government had initially offered to sell a 3 per cent stake in the state-owned copper producer, with an option to divest an additional 3 per cent in case of sufficient demand fact-net en 2026-08-26T13:37:48.581Z Hindustan Copper OFS closes with strong demand, govt exercises full greenshoe Hindustan Copper, Hindustan Copper OFS, government stake sale https://www.fact.net.in/business/indias-rice-exports-to-26-priority-markets-rise-despite-trade-headwinds https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/vpq1nryk/ANI-20260826060358.jpg Exports to the 26-market basket reached Rs 23,476 crore and 4.79 million tonnes between November 2025 and March 2026 fact-net en 2026-08-26T13:33:35.514Z India’s rice exports to 26 priority markets rise despite trade headwinds India rice exports, priority markets, rice export growth https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-quashes-rs-890-crore-gst-demand-against-tata-steel https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-04-04/n8451zcm/hyjjjy.png The tax demand and penalty together amounted to about Rs 1,781 crore, excluding interest fact-net en 2026-08-26T13:33:28.792Z Supreme Court quashes Rs 890-crore GST demand against Tata Steel Tata Steel GST, Supreme Court, GST demand https://www.fact.net.in/business/adani-energy-wins-rs-4700-crore-maharashtra-transmission-project https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-06-01/ob6bxs7z/adani-energy.png The transmission system will facilitate evacuation of renewable electricity generated in Karnataka to major consumption centres in Maharashtra fact-net en 2026-08-26T13:32:38.641Z Adani Energy wins Rs 4,700-crore Maharashtra transmission project Adani Energy, Maharashtra transmission, Satara project https://www.fact.net.in/business/gold-snaps-4-day-rally-falls-rs-600-silver-rebounds https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/b038f9f0-014a-4360-ac77-9c5a64f4a468/STOCK_PTI9_16_2022_1044.jpg Gold has repeatedly touched fresh multi-month highs this year, supported by various factors fact-net en 2026-08-26T13:30:39.013Z Gold snaps 4-day rally; falls Rs 600; silver rebounds profit booking, silver prices, gold prices, gold rally, Federal Reserve https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/treat-waterlogging-as-a-disaster-delhi-lg-tells-officials-after-citys-wettest-august-day https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/o7xvjwgy/PTI08252026000015A.jpg The downpour left several arterial roads waterlogged and caused traffic snarls across the city fact-net en 2026-08-26T13:29:55.490Z 'Treat waterlogging as a disaster', Delhi LG tells officials after city’s wettest August day Delhi waterlogging, Delhi rains, Taranjit Sandhu, wettest August https://www.fact.net.in/business/goyal-to-visit-us-for-g20-trade-ministers-meeting-in-september-to-meet-ustr-greer https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/9ewmzk7o/STOCKPTI63020220631-1.jpg Goyal is also likely to hold bilateral meetings with counterparts from other countries on the sidelines of the gathering fact-net en 2026-08-26T13:29:16.458Z Goyal to visit US for G20 trade ministers' meeting in September; to meet USTR Greer India US trade, G20 trade, Jamieson Greer, Piyush Goyal https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/starc-dethrones-bumrah-to-become-worlds-no-1-test-bowler https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-13/4njof1v7/GettyImages-2188489512-1733493812.webp The 36-year-old left-arm pacer jumped two places after claiming a 10-wicket match haul in Australia’s innings-and-51-run victory over Bangladesh in the second Test fact-net en 2026-08-26T13:04:36.052Z Starc dethrones Bumrah to become world’s No. 1 Test bowler Mitchell Starc, ICC rankings, Test bowler https://www.fact.net.in/sports/serena-alcaraz-run-ends-in-us-open-mixed-doubles-quarter-finals https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/51l7fa8o/ANI-20260826062333.jpg The defeat brought an end to a brief but high-profile partnership that had drawn considerable attention to the event fact-net en 2026-08-26T13:04:33.216Z Serena-Alcaraz run ends in US Open mixed doubles quarter-finals Serena Williams, US Open, mixed doubles, Carlos Alcaraz, Belinda Bencic https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/manchester-city-sign-morocco-midfielder-ayyoub-bouaddi-on-a-five-year-deal https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/wsfbijai/0589a750-74c6-11f1-b3a4-17c48cb4ee82.jpg At just 18, Bouaddi arrives in England with considerable senior experience, having already made 96 appearances for Lille fact-net en 2026-08-26T13:04:30.452Z Manchester City sign Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi on a five-year deal Ayyoub Bouaddi, Manchester City, Morocco midfielder, Lille, Premier League https://www.fact.net.in/sports/hope-this-isnt-my-last-time-federer-hints-at-future-return-after-emotional-us-open-legends-match https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/vjq8rf7s/ANI-20260826112952.jpg The 20-time Grand Slam champion received a rousing reception from the New York crowd before defeating former rival Andy Roddick fact-net en 2026-08-26T13:04:25.860Z 'Hope this isn't my last time': Federer hints at future return after emotional US Open Legends match Roger Federer, US Open, Legends match, Grand Slam https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/mg-launches-hector-tomahawk-ev-plug-in-hybrid-in-india https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/eg2napmy/78670248315447886401617137145329274509692106n.jfif The Hector Tomahawk is the first model based on the company's Advanced Drive Architecture Platform Technology (ADAPT) fact-net en 2026-08-26T13:04:20.878Z MG launches Hector Tomahawk EV, plug-in hybrid in India MG Hector, Hector Tomahawk, MG Tomahawk https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/mod-my-mini-offers-25-million-factory-backed-customisation-combos-in-india https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/lv1q8hx6/02-Mod-My-MINI.jpg Customers can modify several exterior elements of their vehicles, including the roof, mirror caps, spoilers and brake calipers fact-net en 2026-08-26T13:04:17.345Z ‘Mod My MINI’ offers 2.5 million factory-backed customisation combos in India Mod My MINI, MINI customisation, MINI accessories https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/howrah-apartment-fire-65-year-old-woman-killed-12-rescued-as-blaze-breaks-out https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/dcb5e5d3-415e-4a08-86ba-aac43e4d07e4/6_persons_injured_in_fire_at_industrial_compound_in_Mumbai.jpg The victim, identified as Gopa Mukherjee, was alone inside her apartment when the fire broke out, with officials suspecting the blaze may have started in the kitchen | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-26T12:26:21.124Z Howrah apartment fire: 65-year-old woman killed, 12 rescued as blaze breaks out Howrah apartment fire, Howrah fire, West Bengal fire, Andul fire, Gopa Mukherjee, Kolkata hotel fire https://www.fact.net.in/business/sugar-prices-rise-for-second-day-retail-rates-cross-rs-65-per-kg https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-14/gbof921o/PHILIPPINES-SUGAR-2017151609580411715160966171.jpg Government data shows sugar is now 34 per cent costlier than a month ago and 41 per cent above its year-ago retail price, while wholesale rates have also edged higher | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-26T12:15:35.505Z Sugar prices rise for second day, retail rates cross Rs 65 per kg sugar, sugar price https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-government-forms-24-member-panel-to-oversee-kolkata-book-fair-2027 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/kzd53c4a/PTI02032026000382A.jpg People throng stalls on the closing day of the 49th International Kolkata Book Fair, in Kolkata | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-26T12:12:43.800Z Bengal government forms 24-member panel to oversee Kolkata Book Fair 2027 Kolkata Book Fair, International Book Fair, West Bengal government, Kolkata Book Fair 2027, BJP West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-expands-private-role-in-missile-production-plans-1500-km-range-strike-capability https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-12-05/2j1hkpb8/1000039104.jpg The planned production includes the 1,000-1,500 km-range Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile and the 150-500 km-range Pralay quasi-ballistic tactical missile | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-26T12:08:43.688Z India expands private role in missile production, plans 1,500 km-range strike capability India missile production, private defence sector, DRDO technology, LRLACRM, long range missiles, Pralay missile, Astra missiles, Indian defence manufacturing, Rudram II https://www.fact.net.in/nation/nepal-floods-pm-modi-speaks-to-balendra-shah-offers-humanitarian-assistance https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-06-24/szmlm3dn/STOCK_PTI9_10_2022_0983.jpg PM Modi said that people of India stand in solidarity with their sisters and brothers in Nepal at this difficult time | File image fact-net en 2026-08-26T12:04:05.037Z Nepal floods: PM Modi speaks to Balendra Shah, offers humanitarian assistance Nation https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/endgame-encore-trailer-why-marvel-is-re-releasing-the-film-before-avengers-doomsday https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/94r7cz5c/Screenshot-2026-08-26-171207.png fact-net en 2026-08-26T12:01:52.282Z 'Endgame Encore' trailer: Why Marvel is re-releasing the film before 'Avengers: Doomsday' Endgame Encore, Avengers Doomsday, Avengers Endgame, Infinity Vision, Marvel re-release, MCU timeline, Doctor Doom, Robert Downey https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/planning-a-nepal-trip-heres-what-floods-and-landslides-mean-for-tourists https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/t6yv7jn6/AP08262026000254B.jpg Damaged houses stand precariously near the swollen, debris-choked banks of the Trishuli River after flash floods in Nepal's Nuwakot district, on Wednesday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-26T11:33:14.863Z Planning a Nepal trip? Here’s what floods and landslides mean for tourists Nepal travel, Nepal monsoon, floods Nepal, landslides Nepal, Nepal tourism, Kathmandu tourism, monsoon safety https://www.fact.net.in/world/cia-chief-john-ratcliffe-met-russian-intelligence-officials-in-moscow-kremlin-confirms https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/nedooewi/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-26-2026-044825-PM.png CIA chief John Ratcliffe’s mystery Moscow trip confirmed: Kremlin says he spoke to Russian intelligence | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-26T11:19:05.389Z CIA chief John Ratcliffe met Russian intelligence officials in Moscow, Kremlin confirms CIA Moscow, John Ratcliffe, Russian intelligence, Putin briefing, Kremlin visit, NATO tensions, US Russia ties https://www.fact.net.in/nation/questions-dont-stop-with-batons-rahul-gandhi-backs-bihar-students-amid-protests https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/c09in7xm/PTI08252026000280B2.jpg Police personnel try to evict students protesting against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, in Patna, Bihar, on Tuesday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-26T10:56:55.946Z ‘Questions don’t stop with batons’: Rahul Gandhi backs Bihar students amid protests Rahul Gandhi, Bihar, Bihar students protests https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-lok-adalat-closes-decades-old-disputes-settles-1712-cases https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/2f57296c-1380-4d1f-88fd-d591e589232a/STOCK_PTI4_27_2016_0971__2_.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-26T10:53:39.744Z Supreme Court Lok Adalat closes decades-old disputes, settles 1,712 cases Supreme Court, Lok Adalat, Ayodhya dispute, Jaipur tenancy https://www.fact.net.in/nation/no-cause-for-panic-ima-flags-h1n1-rise-advises-vaccination-and-precautions https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/ff7m8q18/PTI08252026000258A.jpg Patients rest in a dedicated ward at Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital for the treatment and management of H1N1 (swine flu) patients, in New Delhi, on Tuesday | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-26T10:04:18.436Z ‘No cause for panic’: IMA flags H1N1 rise, advises vaccination and precautions H1N1, swine flu, IMA advisory, influenza vaccination, Delhi H1N1 cases https://www.fact.net.in/business/we-welcome-transparency-nestle-ceo-supports-tighter-food-labelling-rules-in-india https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/7jmc3fi8/STOCKPTI91120200987.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-26T09:57:05.437Z ‘We welcome transparency’: Nestle CEO supports tighter food labelling rules in India Nestle India, FSSAI rules, Nestle CEO https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/centre-to-sell-onions-at-rs-35kg-in-delhi-from-thursday-amid-price-surge https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-09-12/fj8cmtim/PTI09_10_2024_000076B.jpg The retail intervention will be carried out through three agencies: Nafed, NCCF and Kendriya Bhandar | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-26T09:52:58.386Z Centre to sell onions at Rs 35/kg in Delhi from Thursday amid price surge onion, onion price https://www.fact.net.in/legal/strong-suspicion-delhi-court-acquits-2-men-accused-of-2016-co-worker-murder https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/e87p9jrs/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-26-2026-031911-PM.png Giving both accused the benefit of doubt, the court said the case remained at the level of 'strong suspicion' and that suspicion could not substitute for proof required for conviction fact-net en 2026-08-26T09:49:50.197Z ‘Strong suspicion’: Delhi court acquits 2 men accused of 2016 co-worker murder Delhi court, murder acquittal, 2016 murder https://www.fact.net.in/nation/sweeping-generalisations-india-rejects-un-panels-concerns-over-racial-discrimination https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-03-19/jnc9vwug/1500x9001948008-randhir-jaiswal.webp The MEA said India had engaged constructively with the UN review and highlighted its constitutional safeguards, legal framework, pluralism and measures for disadvantaged communities | File image fact-net en 2026-08-26T09:44:54.417Z ‘Sweeping generalisations’: India rejects UN panel’s concerns over racial discrimination India UN, racial discrimination, MEA response, Tushar Mehta https://www.fact.net.in/nation/over-6-lakh-indian-travellers-visited-singapore-in-first-half-of-2026 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/uy67vcia/EHYHKBQUYAE3lu7.jpg In 2025, international visitor arrivals to Singapore reached 16.9 million | Representational image/X/@singapore fact-net en 2026-08-26T08:54:35.608Z Over 6 lakh Indian travellers visited Singapore in first half of 2026 Singapore https://www.fact.net.in/world/nepal-flash-floods-kill-8-sweep-away-villages-and-damage-key-infrastructure https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/gc0nhyod/PTI08262026RPT293B.jpg The disaster has also affected neighbouring Tibet, where authorities reported major casualties and missing people after a mudslide struck the Gyirong area near the Nepal border | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-26T08:45:45.319Z Nepal flash flood washes away villages, kills at least 16; 105 Indians missing Nepal flash floods, Rasuwa floods, Bhote Koshi, Tibet mudslide, Nepal infrastructure, Nepal rescue, Nepal disaster https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-man-arrested-in-rs-3953-lakh-clothes-showroom-franchise-fraud-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/uqdfqv8j/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-26-2026-020752-PM.png fact-net en 2026-08-26T08:38:56.973Z Delhi: Man arrested in Rs 39.53 lakh clothes showroom franchise fraud case cyber fraud, Delhi Police https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-lakshmi-yojna-2500-women-get-approval-letters-aid-to-be-disbursed-from-september-1 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/9t7iyc00/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-26-2026-020431-PM.png The government will also provide applicants an opportunity to correct or complete missing information | Representational image/X fact-net en 2026-08-26T08:34:59.124Z Delhi Lakshmi Yojna: 2,500 women get approval letters, aid to be disbursed from September 1 Delhi Lakshmi Yojna, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, women welfare, Delhi government, Rekha Gupta https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/lucknow-could-see-4000-heat-related-deaths-a-year-by-2050-as-humid-heat-worsens-study https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/6g0w19u7/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-26-2026-015925-PM.png The analysis projects a possible 50 per cent rise in excess heat-related deaths by 2050 under a high-emissions scenario and calls for stronger urban heat planning fact-net en 2026-08-26T08:29:45.175Z Lucknow could see 4,000 heat-related deaths a year by 2050 as humid heat worsens: Study Lucknow heat, humid heat, heatwave risk, heat deaths, climate change https://www.fact.net.in/legal/absurd-theatrical-production-sukesh-chandrasekhar-convicted-for-posing-as-sc-judge-to-get-bail https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/y5csh8ga/Sukesh-Chandrasekhar.jpeg A Delhi court has convicted Sukesh Chandrasekhar for impersonating a sitting Supreme Court judge and allegedly trying to pressure a judicial officer into granting him bail | File image fact-net en 2026-08-26T07:52:13.822Z ‘Absurd theatrical production’: Sukesh Chandrasekhar convicted for posing as SC judge to get bail Sukesh Chandrasekhar https://www.fact.net.in/nation/khelo-india-dialogue-pm-modi-to-motivate-youth-to-take-up-sports-shape-indias-future https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/d68lb5jd/PM-Modi The dialogue will focus on five themes, including sports development, youth leadership, Viksit Bharat and the ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva’ movement | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-26T07:45:18.680Z Khelo India Dialogue: PM Modi to motivate youth to take up sports, shape India's future Khelo India Dialogue, PM Modi, Viksit Bharat https://www.fact.net.in/legal/clear-instances-of-corruption-sc-judge-seeks-action-against-rajasthan-hc-acting-chief-justice https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/bba94pif/Rajasthan-HC.png The Supreme Court judge has also raised concerns over the functioning of the Rajasthan High Court’s administration, including the handling of a Jodhpur court building and an international conference fact-net en 2026-08-26T07:31:45.197Z ‘Clear instances of corruption’: SC judge seeks action against Rajasthan HC acting Chief Justice Rajasthan High Court, Sandeep Mehta, acting Chief Justice, Supreme Court https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/all-will-be-fixed-by-2047-bjp-mp-on-gurugram-waterlogging-blames-old-planning-heavy-rain https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/z2aktvog/PTI08242026000286A.jpg School buses wade through a waterlogged road following heavy rainfall, at Subhash Chowk in Gurugram, Haryana, on Monday | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-26T07:16:37.705Z ‘All will be fixed by 2047’: BJP MP on Gurugram waterlogging blames old planning, heavy rain Gurugram, Gurgaon https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/tech/whatsapp-adds-3-new-security-toolsheres-how-they-protect-your-account https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-04-28/9a3g18cb/whatsapp-logo.jpg WhatsApp’s latest security update is designed to make account takeovers and phishing attempts harder by reducing reliance on conventional passwords and PINs | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-26T06:22:31.894Z WhatsApp adds 3 new security tools—here’s how they protect your account WhatsApp, WhatsApp security, WhatsApp passkeys, WhatsApp privacy https://www.fact.net.in/business/imf-chief-says-global-economy-weathered-strait-of-hormuz-oil-shock-better-than-feared https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/1owc3l5o/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-26-2026-114720-AM.png The IMF chief described the global economy as caught between the negative supply shock from West Asia and the positive demand boost generated by artificial intelligence fact-net en 2026-08-26T06:17:41.915Z IMF chief says global economy weathered Strait of Hormuz oil shock ‘better than feared’ global economy, IMF chief, oil shock, Strait of Hormuz, AI investment https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/the-flintstones-live-action-film-in-works-at-warner-bros-with-ryan-gosling-producing https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/nu6yh1dj/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-26-2026-112542-AM.png The project marks another live-action return for ‘The Flintstones’, decades after the 1994 film starring John Goodman and Rick Moranis | Representational image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-08-26T05:56:23.225Z ‘The Flintstones’ live-action film in works at Warner Bros with Ryan Gosling producing The Flintstones, Warner Bros, Ryan Gosling https://www.fact.net.in/business/india-canada-ties-nirmala-sitharaman-pitches-investment-opportunities-in-digital-financial-sectors https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/xyph0cku/PTI08262026000024B.jpg Union minister for Finance Nirmala Sitharaman delivers the keynote address during an interaction with prominent business community members of the Indian diaspora, in Toronto | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-26T05:51:36.579Z India-Canada ties: Nirmala Sitharaman pitches investment opportunities in digital, financial sectors India Canada, Nirmala Sitharaman, Canadian investors, UPI payments https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/deep-respect-for-indian-culture-kriti-sanons-raksha-bandhan-ad-withdrawn-after-backlash https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/wpidbqib/Screenshot-2026-08-26-110942.png The advertisement showed Sanon celebrating Raksha Bandhan with her brother and pet dog, prompting criticism that led the brand to remove the campaign from its media platforms fact-net en 2026-08-26T05:43:02.012Z 'Deep respect for Indian culture': Kriti Sanon’s Raksha Bandhan ad withdrawn after backlash Kriti Sanon, Raksha Bandhan ad, Kriti Sanon Raksha Bandhan ad https://www.fact.net.in/legal/unnecessary-resistance-allahabad-high-court-orders-up-to-relocate-hathras-victims-family https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/9342c916-fa80-463e-8daf-4892da319c7c/PTI12_26_2023_000176B__1_.jpg The court has asked the Additional Chief Secretary (Home) to file a compliance affidavit and warned of personal appearance if its directions are not followed | File image fact-net en 2026-08-26T05:34:00.162Z ‘Unnecessary resistance’: Allahabad High Court orders UP to relocate Hathras victim’s family Hathras case, Allahabad High Court, Hathras victim https://www.fact.net.in/world/15-newborns-killed-in-fire-after-ac-compressor-explodes-at-pakistan-hospital https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/apqu8qeo/Screenshot-2026-08-26-105751.png The fire erupted in the hospital’s gynaecology ward early Wednesday | X fact-net en 2026-08-26T05:29:14.085Z 15 newborns killed in fire after AC compressor explodes at Pakistan hospital Pakistan hospital fire, newborn deaths, PIMS Islamabad https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/rich-city-poor-civic-budget-what-mumbai-delhi-bengaluru-kolkata-reveal https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/deirj6su/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-26-2026-102419-AM.png Mumbai, Delhi or Bengaluru? The richest city and richest civic body tell different stories | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-26T04:55:06.018Z Rich city, poor civic Budget? What Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata reveal municipal budgets, urban finances, city GDP, Delhi MCD, Bengaluru BBMP, Kolkata KMC, Chennai corporation https://www.fact.net.in/legal/vacate-in-six-weeks-delhi-high-court-orders-over-350-slum-dwellers-near-pm-house-to-relocate https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/d9db2c22-4ae3-4ee2-9eb2-54cbfb9c3243/STOCK_PTI9_12_2022_1005%20(3).jpg While allowing the relocation to proceed, the Delhi HC stressed that rehabilitation must be meaningful and protect residents’ right to life with human dignity | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-26T04:44:40.987Z ‘Vacate in six weeks’: Delhi High Court orders over 350 slum dwellers near PM House to relocate Delhi High Court, slum relocation, Savda Ghevra, PM residence, Jhuggi Jhopri, Delhi slums https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/lok-sabha-speaker-om-birla-issues-notices-to-20-rebel-tmc-mps-seeks-reply-in-7-days https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/85rtt1td/Lok-Sabha-PTI.jpg The Secretariat's move follows the Supreme Court hearing on Abhishek Banerjee’s petition | File image https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/5r2bvlk6/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-26-at-9.23.50-AM.jpeg Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has issued notices to 20 rebel MPs and sought their response within 7 days fact-net en 2026-08-26T04:27:42.204Z Lok Sabha Secretariat issues notices to 20 rebel TMC MPs, seeks reply in 7 days TMC rebel MPs, Om Birla notice, anti defection law, Lok Sabha disqualification, Abhishek Banerjee, Lok Sabha Speaker, TMC parliamentary party https://www.fact.net.in/world/incredibly-troubling-mayor-zohran-mamdani-opposes-mohan-bhagwats-new-york-rally https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-11-05/3l3yiyml/download-3.jpeg The New York mayor invoked his Indian-American background while explaining his opposition to the RSS movement and its vision of India | File image fact-net en 2026-08-26T04:21:41.213Z ‘Incredibly troubling’: Mayor Zohran Mamdani opposes Mohan Bhagwat’s New York rally Zohran Mamdani, Mohan Bhagwat, RSS rally, New York rally, RSS chief https://www.fact.net.in/world/us-visa-appointments-put-on-hold-globally-amid-h-1b-fee-proposal-report https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-04/wtbo535s/20250924150720H-1B-Visa.jpg US visa applicants worldwide face uncertainty after appointments were reportedly postponed | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-26T04:15:13.435Z US visa appointments put on hold globally amid H-1B fee proposal: Report US visa appointments, H-1B fee, visa pause, Trump immigration, H-1B proposal, Trump deportations https://www.fact.net.in/nation/it-didnt-leak-from-us-ex-cds-anil-chauhan-questions-how-us-got-ceasefire-details-first https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/9ijtfj9h/Screenshot-2026-08-26-092654.png The former Chief of Defence Staff has reiterated that no third party was involved in the May 10 ceasefire and raised questions over how details reached the US | X fact-net en 2026-08-26T03:58:00.880Z 'It didn't leak from us': Ex-CDS Anil Chauhan questions how US got ceasefire details first Operation Sindoor, India Pakistan, ceasefire talks, Anil Chauhan, US mediation https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-says-strait-of-hormuz-has-been-demined-warns-iran-not-to-plant-more https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/v8fmsa2p/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-26-2026-124430-AM.png Trump said Washington had imposed a “zero tolerance” approach towards the placement of new mines in the Strait fact-net en 2026-08-25T19:15:03.936Z Trump says Strait of Hormuz has been demined, warns Iran not to plant more Strait of Hormuz, Trump warning, Iran mines https://www.fact.net.in/states/bihar/prashant-kishor-challenges-samrat-choudhary-tejashwi-yadav-to-clear-class-10-exams-together https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/ul7o750m/bihar-bankipur-bypoll-samrat-chaudhary-prashant-kishor-tejashwi-yadav-062125747-16x9.webp Kishor suggested that Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari should propose the idea at the next cabinet meeting fact-net en 2026-08-25T18:50:31.239Z Prashant Kishor challenges Samrat Choudhary, Tejashwi Yadav to 'clear Class 10 exams together' Prashant Kishor, Samrat Choudhary, Tejashwi Yadav https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-is-not-dharamshala-aim-is-to-make-the-country-infiltrator-free-amit-shah https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/yzi1ad41/PTI08252026000423B.jpg Shah said illegal immigration was a national security issue and maintained that people entering India unlawfully could not be treated on a par with legitimate refugees fact-net en 2026-08-25T18:43:37.577Z Amit Shah sets one-year deadline for 100% implementation of new criminal laws illegal immigration, Amit Shah, infiltrators, border security https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/carpenter-accuses-former-tmc-mla-soham-chakraborty-of-assault-over-unpaid-dues https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/yst1vdvq/images-39.jfif The complaint alleged that his mobile phone was taken away before he was beaten and forcibly pushed out of Chakraborty's house fact-net en 2026-08-25T17:55:44.833Z Carpenter accuses former TMC MLA Soham Chakraborty of assault over unpaid dues Soham Chakraborty, TMC MLA, carpenter assault https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/mann-orders-awareness-drive-to-widen-reach-of-punjab-healthcare-schemes https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/d2ea6702-08c3-44f2-8f5d-941d32a381cc/PTI06_18_2024_000173B.jpg Mann stressed the need for sustained outreach, saying eligible beneficiaries should be made fully aware of the facilities and free treatment available to them fact-net en 2026-08-25T17:55:07.106Z Mann orders awareness drive to widen reach of Punjab healthcare schemes Punjab healthcare, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, Aam Aadmi Clinics https://www.fact.net.in/world/complete-mockery-of-court-imran-khans-advisor-on-pakistans-handling-of-former-pm https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/b0j8zh7t/ANI-20260825170444.jpg The remarks come amid continuing controversy over Khan’s treatment in custody and restrictions surrounding access to him fact-net en 2026-08-25T17:31:47.469Z 'Complete mockery of court': Imran Khan's advisor on Pakistan's handling of former PM Imran Khan, Pakistan politics, PTI https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/khatam-kyun-nahin-hone-dete-yeh-baat-taapsee-pannu-irked-by-question-on-past-kangana-ranaut-feud https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/5ioslprq/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-25-2026-105027-PM.png Her reaction indicated that she had little interest in revisiting the episode fact-net en 2026-08-25T17:21:37.066Z 'Let it go', Taapsee Pannu irked by question on past Kangana Ranaut feud Taapsee Pannu, Kangana Ranaut https://www.fact.net.in/legal/delhi-hc-gives-six-weeks-to-race-course-slum-residents-to-vacate-orders-rehabilitation-oversight https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/4okpxvvf/ANI-20260825163617.jpg Delhi HC gives Race Course slum residents six weeks to vacate fact-net en 2026-08-25T17:16:20.207Z Delhi HC gives six weeks to Race Course slum residents to vacate, orders rehabilitation oversight Delhi High Court, Race Course, rehabilitation oversight, slum eviction https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/india-to-host-26th-special-representatives-meet-on-china-boundary-issue-in-2027 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/fm4zy0ab/PTI08252026000384B.jpg The decision follows the latest round of Special Representatives-level discussions between the two countries fact-net en 2026-08-25T17:13:04.842Z India to host 26th Special Representatives meet on China boundary issue in 2027 India China border, Special Representatives, LAC tensions, border talks https://www.fact.net.in/states/karnataka/why-put-voters-in-trouble-prakash-raj-announces-sept-1-march-over-karnataka-voter-deletions https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/t3ye7oiy/1993161-prakash-raj.webp Raj criticised the Election Commission over the revision exercise and raised concerns about voters whose names may have been removed from the rolls fact-net en 2026-08-25T17:08:53.254Z ‘Why put voters in trouble?’: Prakash Raj announces Sept 1 march over Karnataka voter deletions voter deletions, Prakash Raj, electoral rolls, Election Commission, Special Revision https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/gurugram-schools-ordered-to-keep-buses-off-waterlogged-routes-amid-heavy-rain https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/jbh8vl2d/PTI08242026000286A.jpg The measures are aimed at preventing vehicles from becoming stranded or encountering dangerous conditions on flooded roads fact-net en 2026-08-25T17:07:57.260Z Gurugram schools ordered to keep buses off waterlogged routes amid heavy rain Gurugram schools, school buses, waterlogged roads https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/india-did-not-target-pakistans-kirana-hills-hit-was-inadvertent-anil-chauhan https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/n5ibgo7e/ANI-20260825161703.jpg Chauhan said Indian forces had deployed several loitering munitions towards Sargodha to search for Pakistani radar installations fact-net en 2026-08-25T17:05:59.990Z India did not target Pakistan’s Kirana Hills, hit was inadvertent: Anil Chauhan Kirana Hills, Operation Sindoor, Anil Chauhan, loitering munition https://www.fact.net.in/world/lake-america-trump-proposes-renaming-lake-ontario-amid-escalating-us-canada-tariff-dispute https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/8ve2n8pn/AP08252026000001B.jpg Trump floated the idea while discussing relations with Canada, turning the name of one of North America’s five Great Lakes into the latest flashpoint between Washington and Ottawa fact-net en 2026-08-25T17:05:02.182Z 'Lake America': Trump proposes renaming Lake Ontario amid escalating US-Canada tariff dispute World https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/her-choice-rahul-gandhi-backs-kriti-sanon-amid-row-over-raksha-bandhan-ad-outfit https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/m3g8qr8w/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-25-2026-084132-PM.png Gandhi said a woman’s clothes were a matter of personal choice and rejected attempts to dictate what Sanon should have worn for the advertisement fact-net en 2026-08-25T15:13:53.514Z 'Her choice': Rahul Gandhi backs Kriti Sanon amid row over Raksha Bandhan ad outfit Kriti Sanon, Rahul Gandhi, Raksha Bandhan, Raksha Bandhan ad https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/98-of-influenza-cases-in-india-are-h1n1-but-icmr-says-no-cause-for-alarm https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/f1chd5ya/PTI08252026000258A2.jpg The elderly, young children, pregnant women and people with underlying medical conditions can face a higher risk of severe influenza-related illness fact-net en 2026-08-25T15:04:36.706Z 98% of influenza cases in India are H1N1, but ICMR says 'no cause for alarm' H1N1 India, H1N1 cases, swine flu, ICMR advisory, H1N1 strain https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/new-audi-q3-makes-india-debut-ahead-of-festive-season-launch https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/h4kbol43/oida-q307a77917c56dd8c3deacc963c4363b29.avif The Q3 adopts styling cues from Audi's newer models while retaining the compact proportions that have helped make it a key part of the brand's SUV portfolio fact-net en 2026-08-25T15:01:28.037Z New Audi Q3 makes India debut ahead of festive-season launch Audi Q3, new Audi Q3, Audi Q3 India https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/honda-rebel-300-launched-at-rs-222-lakh-with-e-clutch-technology https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/w30mtwri/hondarebel300cruisermotorcyclewitheclutch375c2a0b7a.webp The Rebel 300's headline feature is Honda's E-Clutch system, which allows riders to start, stop and shift gears without manually operating the clutch fact-net en 2026-08-25T15:00:41.132Z Honda Rebel 300 launched at Rs 2.22 lakh with E-Clutch technology Honda Rebel 300, E-Clutch, Rebel 300 price https://www.fact.net.in/business/after-centre-rejig-anand-mahindra-and-former-isro-chairman-appointed-to-rbi-board https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/95b8caec-c720-452e-90dd-96668bbc8359/STOCK_PTI10_1_2019_1141.jpg Anand Mahindra, who first joined the RBI Central Board in June 2022, has been given another four-year term as a part-time, non-official director fact-net en 2026-08-25T14:53:41.907Z After Centre rejig, Anand Mahindra and former ISRO chairman appointed to RBI board RBI board, Anand Mahindra, RBI reconstitution, ISRO chief https://www.fact.net.in/business/regional-rural-banks-post-all-time-high-net-profit-of-rs-10176-crore-in-fy25-26 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/1gha9myb/ANI-20260825130513.jpg The record profit represents a significant improvement in the financial health of RRBs fact-net en 2026-08-25T14:53:38.997Z Regional Rural Banks post all-time high net profit of Rs 10,176 crore in FY25-26 Regional Rural Banks, RRB profits, rural banking https://www.fact.net.in/business/tata-steel-gets-interim-relief-in-rs-1755-crore-jharkhand-mining-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-04-04/n8451zcm/hyjjjy.png The dispute relates to allegations that Tata Steel extracted coal beyond permissible limits from its West Bokaro Colliery in Jharkhand between 2000-01 and 2006-07 fact-net en 2026-08-25T14:53:34.884Z Tata Steel gets interim relief in Rs 1,755 crore Jharkhand mining case Tata Steel, Jharkhand mining, West Bokaro, coal dispute https://www.fact.net.in/business/nvidia-eyes-fresh-perplexity-investment-as-valuation-may-top-30-billion https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/n5of7jqa/1000053119.jpg The potential investment comes when technology companies and investors continue to pour capital into AI businesses fact-net en 2026-08-25T14:53:26.950Z Nvidia eyes fresh Perplexity investment as valuation may top $30 billion Nvidia investment, Perplexity valuation, AI search, generative AI https://www.fact.net.in/business/rooftop-solar-pm-kusum-drive-40-of-indias-capacity-additions-in-fy27 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-06-01/dwo7gp3w/solar-panel-2.png Stronger adoption of rooftop systems and agricultural solar installations is helping broaden capacity additions fact-net en 2026-08-25T14:53:22.302Z Rooftop solar, PM-KUSUM drive 40% of India’s capacity additions in FY27 rooftop solar, PM KUSUM, solar capacity, PM Surya Ghar https://www.fact.net.in/business/dry-bulk-freight-rates-surge-36-to-a-three-year-high-amid-iran-war https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/rikrvsxf/ANI-20260825062624.jpg Dry bulk vessels are crucial to global supply chains, carrying products such as coal, iron ore and grains across major trading routes fact-net en 2026-08-25T14:53:19.618Z Dry bulk freight rates surge 36% to a three-year high amid Iran war dry bulk freight, freight rates, Iran war https://www.fact.net.in/business/scindia-calls-on-c-dot-to-lead-indias-6g-push-take-indigenous-telecom-technologies-global https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/tb5ryuv9/ANI-20260825110444.jpg He asked C-DOT to remain at the forefront of this shift as the global industry prepares for the next generation of mobile connectivity fact-net en 2026-08-25T14:53:14.284Z Scindia calls on C-DOT to lead India's 6G push, take indigenous telecom technologies global India 6G, C-DOT, indigenous telecom, 6G research https://www.fact.net.in/nation/kejriwal-flags-e20-petrol-risks-for-pre-2023-vehicles-seeks-centres-clarity https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/1cibhmc8/ANI-20260825125203.jpg Kejriwal claimed automobile manufacturers were reluctant to publicly flag their concerns because they feared action by government agencies fact-net en 2026-08-25T14:16:24.548Z Kejriwal flags E20 petrol risks for pre-2023 vehicles, seeks Centre’s clarity E20 petrol, ethanol blending, pre-2023 vehicles, Arvind Kejriwal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/iit-student-deaths-expose-systemic-failures-says-aisas-neha-bora https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/usthuww4/ANI-20260825131928.jpg She argued that such incidents could not be viewed merely as isolated cases and required scrutiny of the wider institutional environment fact-net en 2026-08-25T13:59:19.554Z 'IIT student deaths expose systemic failures', says AISA’s Neha Bora IIT student deaths, systemic problems, campus pressures https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-govt-ramps-up-checks-supplies-to-shield-homes-from-rising-onion-sugar-prices https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/bfn7gp73/ANI-20260825131714.jpg Chief Minister Rekha Gupta chaired a high-level review meeting to address potential price spikes for essential commodities across the capital fact-net en 2026-08-25T13:33:28.726Z Delhi govt ramps up checks, supplies to shield homes from rising onion, sugar prices Delhi onion prices, Delhi sugar prices, Delhi government https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/sonal-dinusha-defies-india-as-rain-forces-early-stumps-on-day-3-sri-lanka-2658 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/cbvu3khj/ANI-20260825124814.jpg Dinusha proved difficult to dislodge. He showed patience against India's attack and resisted the temptation to play unnecessary shots fact-net en 2026-08-25T13:08:46.999Z Sonal Dinusha defies India as rain forces early stumps on Day 3, Sri Lanka 265/8 Sonal Dinusha, India vs Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka innings https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/palmer-inspires-chelsea-to-a-3-2-win-as-alonso-makes-winning-premier-league-bow https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/415kvtpk/XabiAlonsoChelseamanagerreaction.webp Alonso's first competitive match in charge provided plenty of drama as Chelsea were forced to work hard for all three points fact-net en 2026-08-25T13:08:43.960Z Palmer inspires Chelsea to a 3-2 win as Alonso makes winning Premier League bow Chelsea vs Fulham, Cole Palmer, Xabi Alonso https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/itll-be-a-great-run-if-india-can-qualify-for-wtc-final-from-here-rahul-dravid https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/2w891ne6/PTI08252026000269B2.jpg The New Zealand tour could therefore prove crucial in determining India's chances of reaching the WTC final fact-net en 2026-08-25T13:07:24.415Z 'It'll be a great run if India can qualify for WTC final from here': Rahul Dravid WTC final, Rahul Dravid, Test cricket, India vs Sri Lanka https://www.fact.net.in/sports/praggnanandhaa-storms-into-grand-chess-tour-final-after-dominating-keymer https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/lwc1hnlh/ANI-20260824195202.jpg His calculated approach allowed him to dictate the course of play while forcing Keymer to spend considerable time finding defensive resources fact-net en 2026-08-25T13:05:38.864Z Praggnanandhaa storms into Grand Chess Tour final after dominating Keymer Praggnanandhaa, Grand Chess, Grand Chess Tour https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-police-on-alert-over-suspected-shahzad-bhatti-plan-to-target-city-ahead-of-brics-summit https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/qauqiouy/Delhi-Police-X The latest alerts are being assessed alongside a nationwide crackdown on the network allegedly operated by Pakistan-based terrorist Shahzad Bhatti | Representational image/X fact-net en 2026-08-25T11:47:50.776Z Delhi Police on alert over suspected Shahzad Bhatti plan to target city ahead of BRICS Summit Shahzad Bhatti, Delhi Police, BRICS Summit, Delhi security, Babbar Khalsa https://www.fact.net.in/business/sensex-nifty-recover-sharply-in-final-hour-heres-what-triggered-the-rally https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08/c614c1e6-b0b8-4304-9eaf-046c6e3efe2e/STOCK_PTI3_19_2020_0028.jpg Falling Brent crude prices, which declined 3% to USD 89.32 per barrel, helped Indian benchmarks erase most of their intraday losses and finish in positive territory | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-25T11:39:28.382Z Sensex, Nifty recover sharply in final hour: Here's what triggered the rally Sensex rally, Nifty recovery, stock indices, Brent crude, equity markets https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/3400-lipstick-marks-rs-5500-fine-which-cool-car-modifications-can-get-motorists-in-trouble https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/cank098w/HQjCIqzbMAENszF.jpg A Gwalior man's lipstick-covered car has put the spotlight on vehicle modification rules | X/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-25T11:36:27.795Z 3,400 lipstick marks, Rs 5,500 fine: Which 'cool' car modifications can get motorists in trouble? car modifications, Motor Vehicles Act, Delhi traffic, tinted glass, illegal exhausts, vehicle alterations, Gwalior car https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/train-journey-ruined-by-dirty-toilets-or-no-ac-heres-how-to-lodge-a-complaint https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/ghfy67yh/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-25-2026-050041-PM.png Indian Railways offers digital and offline options for passengers to report problems during their journey | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-25T11:31:10.237Z Train journey ruined by dirty toilets or no AC? Here's how to lodge a complaint RailMadad, train complaint, Indian Railways, coach cleanliness, PNR complaint, 139 SMS, RailOne app, railway grievances https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-government-doctors-barred-from-private-practice-for-72-hours-after-patient-admission https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-06-17/1ixu78s1/portraitgray.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-25T11:09:24.149Z Bengal government doctors barred from private practice for 72 hours after patient admission West Bengal doctors, private practice, government doctors https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-cm-attends-janata-darbar-hears-peoples-grievances https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/ulzhf8c8/PTI08252026000256B.jpg Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari interacts during 'Janatar Darbar', a public grievance session, at BJP state headquarters, in Kolkata, on Tuesday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-25T11:06:58.859Z Bengal CM attends 'Janata Darbar', hears people's grievances Bengal CM, Suvendu Adhikari https://www.fact.net.in/states/bihar/bihar-bpsc-protest-students-clash-with-police-breach-barricades-in-patna https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/2proa80x/PTI08252026000183A.jpg Police personnel use water cannons to disperse students protesting against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, in Patna, on Tuesday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-25T10:52:46.692Z Bihar BPSC protest: Students clash with police, breach barricades in Patna Bihar BPSC protest, Bihar BPSC , BPSC protest, BPSC https://www.fact.net.in/states/arunachal-pradesh/19-children-rescued-youngest-just-3-arunachal-police-uncover-suspected-trafficking-network https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-10-11/uwlnny89/delhi-police-generic-pti625x3001528917240983.webp Police are examining financial transactions, call records and digital evidence after finding suspected payments of ₹10,000 to ₹50,000 per child in some cases | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-25T10:30:13.927Z 19 children rescued, youngest just 3: Arunachal police uncover suspected trafficking network child trafficking , Arunachal Pradesh, Arunachal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/big-defence-push-rajnath-singh-clears-drdo-missile-tech-transfer-to-indian-firms https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-04-23/gqh7dgdn/PTI04212025000200B.jpg Rajnath clears DRDO missile tech transfer | File image fact-net en 2026-08-25T10:21:24.769Z Big defence push: Rajnath Singh clears DRDO missile tech transfer to Indian firms DRDO missiles, Rajnath Singh, Aatmanirbhar Bharat https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-sees-2300-plus-h1n1-cases-health-minister-says-situation-under-control https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-12/4215ifpn/Swine-flu-delhi-AI.png The Delhi government reviewed H1N1 preparedness with senior health, MCD, NDMC and Delhi Cantonment Board officials amid rising influenza cases | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-25T10:13:33.279Z Delhi sees 2,300-plus H1N1 cases, health minister says situation 'under control' H1N1 cases, H1N1, H1N1 Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/haiwaan-trailer-akshay-kumar-plays-ruthless-villain-saif-ali-khan-battles-a-deadly-threat https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/x20l2bof/Screenshot-2026-08-25-145409.png Akshay, Saif face off in 'Haiwaan' fact-net en 2026-08-25T09:24:50.310Z 'Haiwaan' trailer: Akshay Kumar plays ruthless villain, Saif Ali Khan battles a deadly threat Haiwaan trailer, Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan https://www.fact.net.in/nation/cjp-announces-new-teams-who-got-key-organisational-posts-check-full-list https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-06-01/v2ekf6tu/HJKxvHbMAAczej.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-25T09:06:00.268Z CJP announces new teams: Who got key organisational posts? Check full list CJP appointments, CJP new teams, CJP march, Cockroach Janta Party https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/salman-khan-helps-body-double-parvez-kazi-after-he-undergoes-heart-surgery https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/uiknk4ok/HQjaeSObcAE0Fen.jpg Salman Khan's upcoming film has been affected by the health scare involving his body double Parvez Kazi, who is expected to take around three months away from work | X/@SAMTHEBESTEST_ fact-net en 2026-08-25T08:54:33.374Z Salman Khan helps body double Parvez Kazi after he undergoes heart surgery Salman Khan, Parvez Kazi, Lilavati Hospital, Tiger Zinda Hai, Maatrubhumi film, Battle of Galwan https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-dismisses-tarun-tejpals-plea-directs-him-to-surrender-within-two-weeks https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/aopetebp/HPBB51LbYAAR4k5.png On August 6, the high court convicted Tarun Tejpal of rape and sentenced him to rigorous imprisonment for 10 years | Screengrab/X/ANI fact-net en 2026-08-25T08:46:27.059Z Supreme Court dismisses Tarun Tejpal's plea, directs him to surrender within two weeks Tarun Tejpal https://www.fact.net.in/legal/if-you-dont-use-the-bus-you-miss-the-bus-sc-refuses-to-reopen-cbse-verification-portal https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/vsrubq59/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-21-2026-040117-PM.png The plea alleged problems with CBSE's digital evaluation system | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-25T08:25:37.470Z 'If you don't use the bus, you miss the bus': SC refuses to reopen CBSE verification portal CBSE OSM, Supreme Court, answer verification, CBSE portal, class 12, on-screen marking https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/23-years-later-how-to-lose-a-guy-in-10-days-is-getting-a-sequel https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/htyqj837/AAAABdQUlz77ZBytr6wMAUIn6hlTLGc-x54KtEyeOnNNBbkQkWCexLqSMR36z9ffXnuK9Fmgx5tmfricT2PE1fQU8ka66YpvjjByvD.jpg More than two decades after the original hit, 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days' is being developed as a sequel | Netflix fact-net en 2026-08-25T08:18:03.917Z 23 years later, 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days' is getting a sequel How to Lose a Guy, How to Lose a Guy sequel, Kate Hudson, Matthew McConaughey, Paramount sequel, Andie Anderson https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-grants-no-coercive-action-protection-to-journalist-abhishek-upadhyay https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-22/c1kaymg7/STOCKPTI1120140047.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-25T07:47:31.274Z Supreme Court grants no-coercive-action protection to journalist Abhishek Upadhyay Abhishek Upadhyay, Supreme Court, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Ram Mandir https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/intentionally-creepy-kriti-sanons-rakhi-ad-triggers-backlash-over-outfit-divides-social-media https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/eeq1tt4p/Screenshot-2026-08-25-130828.png Kriti Sanon's jewellery ad featuring her tying a rakhi has sparked a social media debate over her outfit fact-net en 2026-08-25T07:41:15.170Z 'Intentionally creepy': Kriti Sanon's Rakhi ad triggers backlash over outfit, divides social media Kriti Sanon, Rakhi ad, Kangana Ranaut, Raksha Bandhan https://www.fact.net.in/legal/disqualification-pleas-against-20-rebel-tmc-mps-sc-agrees-to-hear-abhishek-banerjees-plea https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-27/v1oynz7t/ggtrr.png The top court issued notice to the 20 MPs but declined to issue notice to the Lok Sabha Speaker after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said he was representing the office | File image fact-net en 2026-08-25T07:33:18.646Z Disqualification pleas against 20 rebel TMC MPs: SC agrees to hear Abhishek Banerjee's plea Abhishek Banerjee, TMC rebels, Supreme Court, disqualification plea, Lok Sabha, Om Birla https://www.fact.net.in/nation/after-air-india-marijuana-test-government-considers-random-dope-tests-for-every-pilot-yearly https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-05/kp45fcuw/intro-box-indigo-cadet-pilot-programme-international-pathway-2048x15481200630sc1.jpg 5,000 pilots screened after Air India incident; government now eyes yearly tests for all | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-25T07:27:23.184Z After Air India marijuana test, government considers random dope tests for every pilot yearly pilot drug testing, random dope tests, DGCA regulations, Air India incident, marijuana test, civil aviation ministry, Phuket Delhi flight https://www.fact.net.in/legal/rajasthan-high-court-takes-up-gen-z-gen-alpha-gen-beta-concerns-bans-junk-food-near-schools https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/bba94pif/Rajasthan-HC.png fact-net en 2026-08-25T06:41:00.644Z Rajasthan High Court takes up Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Gen Beta concerns; bans junk food near schools Rajasthan High Court, junk food, Gen Alpha, Gen Beta, Gen Z, AI education https://www.fact.net.in/legal/calcutta-high-court-grants-protection-to-tmc-mp-abhishek-banerjee-from-arrest-in-3-cases https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-11/orx3nr0t/PTI07152026000228B.jpg Abhishek Banerjee has received further protection from coercive steps in three cases, while the Calcutta High Court directed him to cooperate with the investigation | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-25T06:34:27.253Z Calcutta High Court grants protection to TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee from arrest in 3 cases Abhishek Banerjee, Calcutta High Court, TMC MP, Diamond Harbour, Supreme Court https://www.fact.net.in/nation/ajit-doval-meets-chinese-vice-president-han-zhang-ahead-of-india-china-border-talks https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/ypcv9e24/PTI08252026000023B.jpg National Security Advisor Ajit Doval during a meeting with Vice President of China Han Zheng, in Beijing, China | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-25T06:02:51.890Z Ajit Doval meets Chinese Vice President Han Zhang ahead of India-China border talks India China talks, Ajit Doval, Han Zhang, border talks, India China border, Xi Jinping visit https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/haryana-nsg-launches-first-all-women-commando-course-for-police-capf-personnel https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/i99cxwny/HQfqBgQawAARr8j.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-25T05:56:20.316Z Haryana: NSG launches first all-women commando course for police, CAPF personnel NSG women commandos, Mahila commando, all women commandos, NSG commando course https://www.fact.net.in/nation/upi-turns-10-pm-modi-says-its-sheer-scale-and-reach-make-every-indian-proud https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-23/oqlj1a89/modi.jpeg UPI has completed 10 years, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling it a major turning point as transaction volumes have surged nearly 13,000-fold since its launch | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-25T05:48:13.838Z UPI turns 10, PM Modi says its 'sheer scale and reach' make every Indian proud UPI, UPI anniversary, digital payments, UPI India, PM Modi, RBI https://www.fact.net.in/nation/putin-vows-continued-fuel-fertiliser-supplies-to-india-amid-west-asia-crisis https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/j3vqnhqn/HQfrcIjaAAE46Nx.jpg India and Russia discussed ways to deepen economic ties | X/@DrSJaishankar fact-net en 2026-08-25T05:43:13.280Z Putin vows continued fuel, fertiliser supplies to India amid West Asia crisis Russia India trade, Putin India, West Asia crisis, Jaishankar Putin, Brics Summit, Vande Bharat https://www.fact.net.in/world/rare-video-of-mojtaba-khamenei-released-his-voice-heard-amid-health-speculation https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-03-29/6tlffyay/940558Image1.jpg Iran releases rare Mojtaba Khamenei footage, but date and location remain unknown fact-net en 2026-08-25T05:15:28.183Z Rare video of Mojtaba Khamenei released, his voice heard amid health speculation Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran supreme leader, US Iran conflict, Ayatollah Khamenei https://www.fact.net.in/nation/piyush-goyal-meets-japanese-financial-giants-seeks-more-long-term-investment-in-india https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/kxojfnrg/PTI08252026000012B.jpg Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, right, during a meeting with Ryo Ohira, Managing Director and Head of East Asia at Neuberger Berman, in Japan | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-25T05:06:09.729Z Piyush Goyal meets Japanese financial giants, seeks more long-term investment in India Japan India investment, Piyush Goyal, Mizuho India, Morgan Stanley India https://www.fact.net.in/business/centre-plans-to-privatise-11-airports-by-grouping-them-into-five-bundles https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-06-29/hi20mciw/6.jpeg The Centre plans to privatise 11 airports by grouping them into five bundles, allowing revenues from larger airports to support the long-term viability of smaller ones | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-25T04:59:52.222Z Centre plans to privatise 11 airports by grouping them into five bundles airport privatisation, AAI airports, Adani airports, civil aviation, Indian airports https://www.fact.net.in/nation/bjp-sounds-alarm-over-public-discontent-asks-mps-and-cadre-to-step-up-outreach https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-10-07/cpfx57rf/PTI08152025000203A.jpg With elections in five states approaching, the BJP is pushing MPs and party workers to spend more time with people and address concerns at the grassroots level | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-25T04:41:43.322Z BJP sounds alarm over public discontent, asks MPs and cadre to step up outreach BJP, BJP outreach, Narendra Modi, BJP strategy, BJP elections https://www.fact.net.in/states/karnataka/karnataka-orders-suspension-of-amazon-swiggy-instamart-bigbasket-food-licences-over-dhatura-sale https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/i4rqzvew/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-25-2026-100242-AM.png 3 e-commerce platforms face action over Dhatura listings | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-25T04:33:38.686Z Karnataka orders suspension of Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, Bigbasket food licences over 'dhatura' sale Karnataka ban, Amazon licence, Swiggy Instamart, Bigbasket ban, food safety, dhatura sale https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-wakes-up-to-rain-chaos-waterlogging-traffic-jams-hit-several-areas https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/vu73yi6n/PTI08242026000233B.jpg People move on a waterlogged area following rainfall, at Sangam Vihar, in New Delhi, on Monday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-25T04:27:42.133Z Delhi wakes up to rain chaos: Waterlogging, traffic jams hit several areas Delhi rain, Delhi weather, rain chaos, Delhi NCR, waterlogging, traffic jams, Indira Gandhi Airport, Delhi commuters, Delhi traffic https://www.fact.net.in/world/from-honey-to-smartphones-these-500-canadian-products-just-got-hit-with-trumps-50-tariff https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/tv59x6sn/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-24-2026-085038-PM.png Trump's latest tariffs on more than 500 Canadian products have taken effect, while Ottawa prepares dollar-for-dollar retaliation | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-25T04:20:27.406Z From honey to smartphones, these 500+ Canadian products just got hit with Trump's 50% tariff Trump tariffs, Canadian products, US Canada trade, Canadian exports, Mark Carney https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-widens-iran-sanctions-tehran-warns-of-retaliation-says-fully-prepared https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-04-21/4kagkbai/AP04172026000001A.jpg Iran has threatened to respond to the latest US sanctions, as its leaders insist key trading partners will resist Washington's pressure campaign | File image fact-net en 2026-08-25T04:14:28.388Z Trump widens Iran sanctions; Tehran warns of retaliation, says 'fully prepared' Iran sanctions, US Iran tensions, Tehran retaliation, Trump Iran, Iran oil https://www.fact.net.in/nation/rape-convict-gurmeet-ram-rahim-gets-21-day-furlough-leaves-jail-for-17th-time https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-10-01/r4i1mp5h/Ram-Rahim.PNG Rape convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has received another temporary release from prison | File image fact-net en 2026-08-25T03:54:14.330Z Rape convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim gets 21-day furlough, leaves jail for 17th time Gurmeet Ram Rahim , Ram Rahim https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/us-plans-largest-mass-visa-revocation-ever-up-to-200000-foreigners-to-face-revocation https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/q90nch8w/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-25-2026-021144-AM.png International students have emerged as a prominent focus of the administration's immigration enforcement policies fact-net en 2026-08-24T20:42:33.295Z US plans largest mass visa revocation ever; up to 2,00,000 foreigners to face revocation US visa revocation, mass visa revocation, Trump immigration https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/jessica-simpson-to-reveal-life-and-comeback-in-2027-netflix-documentary https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/6f6n0997/Jessica-Simpson-Hits-Stage-15-Years-Later-The-Reviews-Were-So-Bad-She-Probably-Wished-She-Hadnt.webp fact-net en 2026-08-24T20:32:17.642Z Jessica Simpson to reveal life and comeback in 2027 Netflix documentary Jessica Simpson, Netflix documentary, Jessica Simpson documentary https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/charlize-theron-looks-back-at-mad-max-fury-road-recalls-raising-daughter-on-set https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/i21kyjot/Charlize-Theron-Baby2Baby-Gala-111024-02-8a8a4a97e9ad4829b9eec4511f5b8fd0.jpg Theron recalled that she had only recently become a mother when production on George Miller's action epic began in Namibia fact-net en 2026-08-24T20:27:24.771Z Charlize Theron looks back at ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’, recalls raising daughter on set Charlize Theron, Mad Max, Fury Road https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/kit-harington-joins-harry-potter-season-2-as-gilderoy-lockhart https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/qlcsqu3c/kit-harington-040423-fa998ae2e7fc4f78b705e4875f880b68.jpg Haringtonis best known globally for playing Jon Snow in Game of Thrones fact-net en 2026-08-24T20:24:40.656Z Kit Harington joins ‘Harry Potter’ Season 2 as Gilderoy Lockhart Kit Harington, Gilderoy Lockhart, Harry Potter, HBO series https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/kawasaki-ninja-zx-6r-gets-öhlins-steering-damper-worth-rs-83000-at-no-additional-cost https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/514ouram/2024KawasakiNinjaZX-6R116861552174271686155220417.avif The Öhlins unit is designed to improve front-end composure and stability, fact-net en 2026-08-24T20:12:56.751Z Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R gets Öhlins steering damper worth Rs 83,000 at no additional cost Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, Öhlins damper, ZX-6R India https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/all-new-bajaj-pulsar-150-launched-at-rs-115-lakh-with-major-upgrades https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/ny27s18w/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-25-2026-013552-AM.png The motorcycle is now offered in three variants — SD Single Seat, TD Single Seat and TD Split Seat fact-net en 2026-08-24T20:06:56.757Z All-new Bajaj Pulsar 150 launched at Rs 1.15 lakh with major upgrades Bajaj Pulsar 150, Pulsar 150 price, new Pulsar 150 https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/bajaj-classic-pulsar-125-launched-at-rs-92990-with-tft-ride-modes https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/0ey30zbh/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-25-2026-013417-AM.png The new Pulsar 125 is powered by a 124.58cc, single-cylinder, air/oil-cooled engine producing 12.1hp at 8,500rpm and 11.4Nm of torque at 6,500rpm. fact-net en 2026-08-24T20:05:32.211Z Bajaj Classic Pulsar 125 launched at Rs 92,990 with TFT, ride modes Bajaj Pulsar 125, Classic Pulsar, Pulsar 125 price https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/rebel-tmc-mla-kasem-siddiqui-returns-to-mamata-camp-amid-party-power-tussle https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/hpyux7c1/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-25-2026-012701-AM.png Siddiqui, the TMC legislator from Amdanga in North 24 Parganas, announced his return, maintaining that his loyalty had always remained with Mamata fact-net en 2026-08-24T19:59:49.087Z Rebel TMC MLA Kasem Siddiqui returns to Mamata camp amid party power tussle Kasem Siddiqui, Mamata Banerjee, TMC rebels https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/bjp-declares-solo-run-in-punjab-to-contest-all-117-assembly-seats https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-01-04/skvbmg9a/bjp-1024x576.jpg The declaration assumes significance against the backdrop of discussions within political circles about whether the BJP and SAD could reunite before the Assembly polls fact-net en 2026-08-24T19:53:01.161Z BJP declares solo run in Punjab, to contest all 117 Assembly seats BJP Punjab, Punjab elections, 2027 Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/ngt-forms-joint-panel-to-probe-alleged-green-violations-by-barnala-factory https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-14/uspjugyp/ErC8aGfVEAEmI3S.jpg The action follows a complaint filed by environmentalist Kuldeep Singh against Garson Industries, located on Fatehgarh Chhanna Road in Dhaula village. fact-net en 2026-08-24T19:50:15.208Z NGT forms joint panel to probe alleged green violations by Barnala factory environmental violations, Barnala factory, NGT probe https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/punjab-government-gets-legal-notice-over-delay-in-samgauli-waste-project https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/wjptq27f/125068831.avif The Samgauli project has repeatedly been projected as a long-term solution for processing municipal waste generated in Mohali and surrounding urban areas. fact-net en 2026-08-24T19:50:10.214Z Punjab government gets legal notice over delay in Samgauli waste project Samgauli waste project, Mohali garbage https://www.fact.net.in/world/bangladesh-signals-interest-in-joining-saudi-pakistan-türkiye-mecca-defence-pact https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/cfspfari/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-25-2026-011241-AM.png he remarks represent one of the clearest indications yet of the foreign policy direction being explored by the government of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman fact-net en 2026-08-24T19:44:01.105Z Bangladesh signals interest in joining Saudi-Pakistan-Türkiye Mecca Defence Pact Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Mecca Defence Pact https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/mcd-officer-suspended-after-teen-falls-into-open-drain-in-delhi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-15/iw3c5xzw/dead-body.webp Despite an extensive search, he remained untraced, with rescue operations continuing on Monday fact-net en 2026-08-24T19:41:44.373Z MCD officer suspended after teen falls into open drain in Delhi open drain, MCD officer, teen accident, civic safety https://www.fact.net.in/world/us-widens-iran-sanctions-in-bid-to-choke-tehrans-global-revenue-streams https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/1746xncv/ANI-20260820192333.jpg US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the campaign, describing it as an 'economic onslaught' fact-net en 2026-08-24T19:39:56.359Z US widens sanctions in bid to choke Iran’s global revenue streams; China warns of 'escalation' World https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/himanshi-khurana-hits-back-at-ex-asim-riaz-says-she-suffered-violence https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/iwstc9tv/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-25-2026-010822-AM.png Khurana's response came after remarks by Riaz during a recent interaction in which he spoke about their past relationship fact-net en 2026-08-24T19:39:02.151Z Himanshi Khurana hits back at ex Asim Riaz, says she ‘suffered violence’ Himanshi Khurana, Asim Riaz, Bigg Boss 13 https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pakistan-proxy-warfare-terror-financing-dominate-national-security-conference https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/3o5qw3qy/ANI-20260824172402.jpg Officials also examined the role of external actors considered hostile to India's interests and their domestic linkages, including connections with narcotics trafficking. fact-net en 2026-08-24T19:33:46.317Z Pakistan proxy warfare, terror financing dominate national security conference national security, proxy warfare, terror financing, intelligence coordination https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/cm-saini-woos-mumbai-investors-as-haryana-eyes-defence-clusters-industrial-push https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/zno4a82x/ANI-20260824181002.jpg Saini told participants that Haryana wanted to build a long-term relationship with investors fact-net en 2026-08-24T19:32:49.783Z CM Saini woos Mumbai investors as Haryana eyes defence clusters, industrial push Happening Haryana, Haryana investments https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/haryana-raises-sanitation-workers-monthly-remuneration-to-rs-22590-will-be-applied-from-july-1 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/6oyd4zh1/ANI-20260823140710.png The decision is expected to benefit sanitation workers engaged by municipal bodies and other government establishments fact-net en 2026-08-24T19:31:38.728Z Haryana raises sanitation workers’ monthly remuneration to Rs 22,590; will be applied from July 1 Haryana sanitation workers, remuneration hike https://www.fact.net.in/business/undphul-partnership-to-formalise-50000-waste-workers-across-50-indian-cities https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/3uj9sfzg/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-24-2026-105156-PM.png Building on seven years of collaboration, the next phase will help create stronger connections across the waste value chain fact-net en 2026-08-24T17:23:48.320Z UNDP-HUL partnership to formalise 50,000 waste workers across 50 Indian cities UNDP India, Hindustan Unilever, Safai Mitras, circular economy https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/caa-citizenship-hearings-will-be-over-soon-cm-adhikari-says-23000-certificates-already-issued https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-12/p4ybjr9u/1051014-suvendu-7.webp The Chief Minister said hearings would be conducted expeditiously through district magistrates and citizenship certificates handed over following completion of the prescribed process fact-net en 2026-08-24T17:15:16.519Z ‘CAA citizenship hearings will be over soon’: CM Adhikari says 23,000 certificates already issued CAA citizenship, West Bengal CAA, Suvendu Adhikari https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/us-proposes-permanent-103265-h-1b-fee-indian-professionals-may-feel-the-pinch https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-08/axyvmek4/H-1B-Bloomberg-Law.webp The proposed rule will be subject to a 30-day public comment period before the administration can proceed towards finalising it fact-net en 2026-08-24T17:08:38.108Z US proposes permanent $103,265 H-1B fee, Indian professionals may feel the pinch H-1B fee, US immigration, H-1B visa, Indian professionals https://www.fact.net.in/business/sitharaman-to-begin-nine-day-canada-us-visit-to-strengthen-trade-investment-ties https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/feb0tn60/STOCKPTI08172022606.jpg Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-24T15:42:35.262Z Sitharaman to begin nine-day Canada-US visit to strengthen trade, investment ties Nirmala Sitharaman, India Canada, India US, trade ties https://www.fact.net.in/business/aai-profit-rises-to-rs-6522-crore-in-fy26-reserves-near-rs-28000-crore https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/updfbt0k/ANI-20260824132927.jpg The figures underline the financial strength of one of the country's most important aviation infrastructure organisations fact-net en 2026-08-24T15:42:29.977Z AAI profit rises to Rs 6,522 crore in FY26, reserves near Rs 28,000 crore AAI profit, Airports Authority, FY26 results https://www.fact.net.in/business/government-offers-3-stake-in-hindustan-copper-through-ofs-floor-price-at-rs-514share https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/agjvfrw9/1691172-hcl.webp The two-day OFS will open for non-retail investors on Tuesday, August 25, while retail investors will be able to participate on Wednesday, August 26 fact-net en 2026-08-24T15:42:21.898Z Government offers 3% stake in Hindustan Copper through OFS, floor price at Rs 514/share Hindustan Copper, HCL OFS, 3% stake sale, government disinvestment https://www.fact.net.in/business/india-lifts-four-year-export-curbs-on-wheat-atta-and-maida https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/d3qyp9yv/ANI-20260824095836.png The change takes effect immediately and significantly expands opportunities for Indian grain traders and flour millers to tap international markets fact-net en 2026-08-24T15:42:15.205Z India lifts four-year export curbs on wheat, atta and maida wheat exports, India wheat, export curbs, atta exports https://www.fact.net.in/business/lt-bags-over-rs-15000-crore-mega-gas-compression-project-in-middle-east https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/ilguf9lw/jpg-1.avif The company has not disclosed the identity of the client or the precise value of the contract fact-net en 2026-08-24T15:42:12.670Z L&T bags over Rs 15,000-crore 'mega' gas compression project in Middle East Middle East, gas compression, L&T https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/fda-suspends-licences-of-five-eateries-at-mumbai-cricket-association-premises-over-hygiene-lapses https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/207bb1tv/cp9tu4motukaram-mundhe625x30020August26.webp The action is part of a wider enforcement drive being carried out across Maharashtra under FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundh fact-net en 2026-08-24T15:25:48.414Z FDA suspends licences of five eateries at Mumbai Cricket Association premises over hygiene lapses FDA crackdown, licence suspension, Mumbai eateries https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/we-dont-need-canada-they-need-us-trump-revs-up-tariffs-to-50-on-autos-and-steel https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/tv59x6sn/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-24-2026-085038-PM.png Trump accused Canada of imposing excessive barriers on American agricultural products fact-net en 2026-08-24T15:21:43.762Z 'We don't need Canada, they need us': Trump revs up tariffs to 50% on autos and steel Trump tariffs, US Canada trade https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/sl-vs-ind-2nd-test-day-2-stumps-jurels-ton-indias-double-strike-puts-sri-lanka-on-back-foot https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/wci3qizb/PTI08242026000293B.jpg An unflappable Dhruv Jurel allayed concerns surrounding his form with a remarkably composed unbeaten 115 fact-net en 2026-08-24T14:09:35.982Z SL vs IND, 2nd Test (Day 2, Stumps): Jurel's ton, India's double strike puts Sri Lanka on back foot Dhruv Jurel, India vs Sri Lanka, Colombo Test, Jurel century https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/yashasvi-jaiswal-asitha-fernando-sanctioned-by-icc-for-on-field-incident-during-colombo-test https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/vki79x2y/ANI-20260824094543.jpg Jaiswal, Asitha Fernando fined 25 per cent after heated Colombo confrontation fact-net en 2026-08-24T14:08:24.291Z Yashasvi Jaiswal, Asitha Fernando sanctioned by ICC for on-field incident during Colombo Test Yashasvi Jaiswal, Asitha Fernando, ICC sanction, Code of Conduct https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/after-seven-years-xi-likely-to-visit-india-with-400-member-delegation-for-brics-summit https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-08-06/14dug82s/180426102455-xi-jinping-narendra-modi-tease.jpg It will be Xi’s first trip to India since 2019 and his first since the deadly Galwan Valley clash in 2020 pushed bilateral relations to their lowest point in decades fact-net en 2026-08-24T14:07:52.852Z After seven years, Xi likely to visit India with 400-member delegation for BRICS Summit BRICS Summit, Xi India visit, Xi Jinping, Galwan clash https://www.fact.net.in/sports/coco-gauff-outclasses-jessica-pegula-to-claim-second-cincinnati-open-crown https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/ubldtdsz/ANI-20260824105656.jpg The triumph added a second Cincinnati crown to Gauff's collection after her breakthrough success at the tournament in 2023 fact-net en 2026-08-24T14:07:10.195Z Coco Gauff outclasses Jessica Pegula to claim second Cincinnati Open crown Coco Gauff, Cincinnati Open https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/afghanistan-names-squad-for-t20i-series-against-india https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/mgc1bvrt/ANI-20260824125304.jpg The Afghanistan Cricket Board named a strong group for the series, retaining several experienced players fact-net en 2026-08-24T14:06:36.869Z Afghanistan names squad for T20I series against India Afghanistan squad, T20I series, India series, Afghanistan cricket https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pm-modi-looks-forward-to-welcoming-you-to-india-for-brics-summit-jaishankar-meets-putin https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/qei6iudy/PTI08242026000344B.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-24T13:52:27.683Z 'PM Modi looks forward to welcoming you to India for BRICS Summit': Jaishankar meets Putin India Russia, BRICS Summit, SCO Summit, Jaishankar Putin https://www.fact.net.in/nation/unemployment-at-a-40-year-high-priyanka-targets-centre-citing-niti-aayog-report https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/q6oplypu/PTI08202026000069B.jpg The Congress leader said the figures presented a worrying picture of the transition from education to employment fact-net en 2026-08-24T13:52:12.567Z 'Unemployment at a 40-year high', Priyanka targets Centre citing NITI Aayog report India unemployment, NITI Aayog, 40-year high, youth joblessness https://www.fact.net.in/legal/madras-hc-extends-stay-on-bypolls-in-five-tamil-nadu-seats-till-september-8 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/z35kb92b/ChennaiHighCourt.jpg The five constituencies are Tiruchirappalli East, Viralimalai, Perundurai, Ambasamudram and Karur fact-net en 2026-08-24T13:51:35.791Z Madras HC extends stay on bypolls in five Tamil Nadu seats till September 8 Madras High Court, Tamil Nadu bypolls https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/up-assembly-revokes-sp-mla-sachin-yadavs-suspension-after-monsoon-session https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/3n7vjfci/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-24-2026-071941-PM.png Yadav had been suspended from the House following disorder during the session fact-net en 2026-08-24T13:50:39.889Z UP Assembly revokes SP MLA Sachin Yadav’s suspension after Monsoon Session Sachin Yadav, UP Assembly, suspension revoked