https://www.fact.net.in/business/nse-raises-rs-6746-crore-from-anchor-investors-ahead-of-ipo-lic-gets-biggest-share https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-31/vwicaxq7/ANI-20260731052408.jpg LIC receives largest anchor allocation as NSE moves closer to long-awaited stock market debut through an entirely offer-for-sale issue fact-net en 2026-09-16T19:03:22.984Z NSE raises Rs 6,746 crore from anchor investors ahead of IPO; LIC gets biggest share Business https://www.fact.net.in/nation/anant-nag-to-receive-dadasaheb-phalke-award-for-five-decades-of-cinematic-excellence https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/h2o9d0bd/PTI09162026000203B.jpg From parallel cinema to mainstream entertainers, Nag’s versatility and understated performances have created an enduring legacy spanning more than five decades fact-net en 2026-09-16T18:58:35.619Z Anant Nag to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award for five decades of cinematic excellence Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/sudan-gold-mine-collapse-toll-rises-to-82-dozens-remain-missing-under-rubble https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/lfdnj2e1/At-least-67-killed-in-Sudan-gold-mine-collapse.jpg Local official says 82 bodies have now been recovered from al-Zara mine as rescuers struggle without heavy machinery in West Kordofan fact-net en 2026-09-16T18:29:03.298Z Sudan gold mine collapse toll rises to 82, dozens remain missing under rubble World https://www.fact.net.in/business/indias-rooftop-solar-capacity-could-reach-132-gw-by-2030 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/tmoju3zy/ANI-20260916113212.jpg Residential, commercial and industrial consumers could drive the next phase of growth, strengthening distributed renewable energy and reducing dependence on conventional power fact-net en 2026-09-16T18:02:40.282Z India’s rooftop solar capacity could reach 132 GW by 2030 Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/government-eases-export-approvals-as-market-access-clearances-record-sharp-rise https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-01-15/thc9xipx/images-2025-06-27T123456.518.jpeg Sharp increase in market access approvals signals accelerated efforts to remove trade barriers and strengthen competitiveness of agriculture and allied exports fact-net en 2026-09-16T18:02:29.633Z Government eases export approvals as market access clearances record sharp rise Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/finance-ministry-debunks-external-pressure-claims-says-decisions-for-upi-made-independently https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/3p4nfwyp/ANI-20260916071018.jpg New framework imposes 0.4 per cent charge on larger merchant transactions, while small merchants and person-to-person transfers remain protected from fees fact-net en 2026-09-16T17:46:36.502Z Finance Ministry debunks 'external pressure' claims, says decisions for UPI made independently Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/fujifilm-to-invest-rs-800-crore-in-india-semiconductor-materials-plant https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/2pa0z9m5/Fujifilm-South-Africa-18-Holt-Street-back.jpg Plant will manufacture front-end process chemicals, surface conditioning materials and high-purity chemicals as India expands its domestic semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem fact-net en 2026-09-16T17:23:06.263Z Fujifilm to invest Rs 800 crore in India semiconductor materials plant Business https://www.fact.net.in/nation/nine-children-drown-during-ganesha-idol-immersion-in-telangana-odisha https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/1fskd4hl/PTI09162026000329B.jpg Separate tragedies cast shadow over Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, with authorities launching searches after children ventured into water during idol immersion activities fact-net en 2026-09-16T17:10:07.029Z Nine children drown during Ganesha idol immersion in Telangana, Odisha Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/assam/assam-records-its-biggest-ever-drug-haul-as-yaba-tablets-worth-rs-327-crore-seized-in-hailakandi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/s4yx5l7d/HSVyJCPacAAhiL2.jfif One person arrested after 546 packets are recovered in Hailakandi’s Ramnathpur area during intelligence-based operation conducted over September 15 and 16 fact-net en 2026-09-16T17:09:10.584Z Assam records its biggest ever drug haul as Yaba tablets worth Rs 327 crore seized in Hailakandi Assam, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/abvp-nsui-trade-attack-charges-as-curtains-fall-on-dusu-election-campaign https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/uo639srl/PTI09162026000271A-1.jpg ABVP alleges involvement of outside political workers while NSUI claims tribal student member was attacked, with both sides demanding investigation and action fact-net en 2026-09-16T17:03:33.369Z ABVP, NSUI trade attack charges as curtains fall on DUSU election campaign Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pm-modi-to-inaugurate-semicon-india-2026-tomorrow-as-global-chip-industry-gathers https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/d2siplok/STOCKPTI9420250143.jpg Representatives from 52 countries will join policymakers, investors, researchers and start-ups, with six country pavilions showcasing global partnerships and technology fact-net en 2026-09-16T16:38:24.850Z PM Modi to inaugurate SEMICON India 2026 tomorrow as global chip industry gathers Nation https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/volvo-xc60-xc90-facelifts-debut-with-bigger-batteries-longer-ev-range https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/muy2t1di/gn.png XC60 gets fresh styling and cabin updates while flagship XC90 focuses largely on powertrain improvements as Volvo strengthens its electrified portfolio fact-net en 2026-09-16T16:34:23.189Z Volvo XC60, XC90 facelifts debut with bigger batteries, longer EV range Auto https://www.fact.net.in/world/houthis-claim-saudi-f-15-fighter-jet-shot-down-over-yemen-with-locally-made-missile https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/dx4aek8q/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-095953-PM.png Claim comes amid renewed escalation in Yemen, with Houthis alleging hundreds of Saudi airstrikes and both sides trading accusations over attacks fact-net en 2026-09-16T16:30:27.773Z Houthis claim Saudi F-15 fighter jet shot down over Yemen with 'locally made missile' World https://www.fact.net.in/legal/calcutta-hc-dismisses-pil-over-mamatas-remarks-on-bangladeshi-activists-murder https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-28/gkx04ftz/Mamata-Banerjee-pti.jpg Petitioner claimed remarks concerning Sharif Osman Hadi’s killing affected national interest, while Mamata’s lawyers disputed alleged Official Secrets Act violation fact-net en 2026-09-16T16:25:48.354Z Calcutta HC dismisses PIL over Mamata’s remarks on Bangladeshi activist’s murder Legal https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/academic-freedom-in-india-severely-restricted-global-report-flags-growing-curbs https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/tyczplcd/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-094802-PM.png India’s Academic Freedom Index score has fallen sharply in recent years as the report raises concerns over research, teaching and institutional autonomy fact-net en 2026-09-16T16:18:37.034Z Academic freedom in India ‘severely restricted’, global report flags growing curbs Special Reports https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/amanda-seyfried-thomas-sadoski-end-nine-year-marriage-after-separating-for-a-while https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/g2bdob43/amanda-seyfried.webp The actors met while working together in 2015, married in 2017 and share two children, a daughter and a son fact-net en 2026-09-16T16:15:11.690Z Amanda Seyfried, Thomas Sadoski end nine-year marriage after separating ‘for a while’ Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/kareena-seeks-new-challenges-after-25-years-finds-a-complex-cop-in-daayra https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/stzfha3z/PTI09162026000268A.jpg Reuniting crime, morality and conflicting ideas of justice, Meghna Gulzar’s film pairs Kareena with Prithviraj Sukumaran and releases September 18 fact-net en 2026-09-16T16:12:33.486Z Kareena seeks new challenges after 25 years, finds a complex cop in ‘Daayra’ Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-rejects-pakistan-china-boundary-joint-commission-calls-it-legally-baseless https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/yvk0s7tl/prime-minister-narendra-modi-chinese-president-xi-jinping-and-pakistani-prime-minister-shehbaz-sha-104843474-16x90.webp MEA reiterates Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral parts of India, rejects any attempt by Islamabad and Beijing to alter territorial status fact-net en 2026-09-16T16:09:51.563Z India rejects Pakistan-China boundary joint commission, calls it ‘legally baseless’ Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/kolkata-polices-orange-t-shirt-order-for-durga-puja-volunteers-triggers-saffronisation-row https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/97e9j1qm/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-093152-PM.png TMC and Congress allege ‘saffronisation’ of administration while BJP rejects charge, saying colour represents courage and sacrifice and features in national flag fact-net en 2026-09-16T16:09:40.240Z Kolkata Police’s orange T-shirt order for Durga Puja volunteers triggers ‘saffronisation’ row West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/legal/pil-in-supreme-court-challenges-upi-charges-on-merchant-payments-above-rs-2000 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-03-19/c1atelko/1000065531.jpg Plea contends levy could burden merchants and consumers while discouraging wider adoption of UPI, seeks court intervention against new framework fact-net en 2026-09-16T16:09:32.486Z PIL in Supreme Court challenges UPI charges on merchant payments above Rs 2,000 Legal https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/rohit-kohli-in-odi-squad-for-west-indies-series-pant-to-lead-rest-of-india https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/bl8lf1oi/ANI-20260916153845.jpg India keep faith in Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as the veteran pair prepare for another ODI assignment together fact-net en 2026-09-16T16:09:24.654Z Rohit, Kohli in ODI squad for West Indies series, Pant to lead Rest of India Cricket https://www.fact.net.in/business/adidas-confirms-layoffs-at-gurugram-tech-hub-nearly-50-of-workforce-reportedly-hit https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/4qd0df0b/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-093756-PM.png The leading sportswear brand says job cuts are part of efforts to simplify its technology organisation, with reports indicating more than 350 employees could be affected fact-net en 2026-09-16T16:09:18.237Z Adidas confirms layoffs at Gurugram tech hub, nearly 50% of workforce reportedly hit Business https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/dmrc-adds-extra-trains-as-dtc-drivers-strike-cripples-bus-services-across-delhi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/qkvhd47b/PTI09162026000167B.jpg The DTC drivers’ strike entered its second day on Wednesday, bringing a large part of the city’s government bus network to a standstill fact-net en 2026-09-16T15:54:59.157Z DMRC adds extra trains as DTC drivers’ strike cripples bus services across Delhi Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/busy-shooting-in-london-stalin-targets-vijay-after-raids-on-ex-dmk-minister https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-07/851hjfd0/Vijay-and-Stalin.png Stalin described the searches as an act of “political vendetta” and said the DMK would challenge the action through legal means fact-net en 2026-09-16T15:43:14.743Z ‘Busy shooting in London’ Stalin targets Vijay after raids on ex-DMK minister Tamil Nadu, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/zuckerberg-distances-meta-from-calls-for-a-coordinated-approach-on-an-ai-slowdown https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-01-15/yk0nw503/1000049913.jpg Zuckerberg says companies should direct computing power towards AI that serves people rather than racing to build systems capable of recursively improving themselves fact-net en 2026-09-16T15:42:10.616Z Zuckerberg distances Meta from calls for 'a coordinated approach' on an AI slowdown World https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/ndmc-restricts-street-vending-after-630-pm-around-connaught-place-intensifies-encroachment-drive https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/7b9tjo24/PTI07202026000739B-3.jpg Enforcement teams step up action against unauthorised vendors and encroachments, with regular inspections planned across Connaught Place and adjoining markets fact-net en 2026-09-16T13:58:00.497Z NDMC restricts street vending after 6.30 pm around CP, intensifies encroachment drive Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-bhutan-deepen-development-partnership-as-jaishankar-holds-talks-with-counterpart-dhungyel https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/nw77rhxa/ANI-20260916132303.jpg Projects inaugurated during visit include infrastructure and community initiatives supported by India under bilateral development partnership fact-net en 2026-09-16T13:50:06.159Z India, Bhutan deepen development partnership as Jaishankar holds talks with counterpart Dhungyel Nation https://www.fact.net.in/legal/adult-man-free-to-choose-religion-and-whom-to-marry-says-allahabad-hc https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/htq779s7/wedding-ritual-putting-ring-finger-india8353-100488c3ba2c6-a770-442e-8c63-93b4cefd122c.webp Bench grants protection to interfaith couple after noting both were adults and had voluntarily chosen to live together following man’s conversion fact-net en 2026-09-16T13:43:08.278Z 'Adult man free to choose religion and whom to marry', says Allahabad HC Legal https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/ahead-of-bengal-bypolls-ec-may-decide-on-tmc-poll-symbol-tomorrow https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/t0w15usg/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-18-2026-112901-AM.png Interim decision assumes urgency ahead of nomination scrutiny for October 6 Nandigram and Rejinagar bypolls, where rival camps have fielded competing candidates fact-net en 2026-09-16T13:40:31.128Z Ahead of Bengal bypolls, EC may decide on TMC poll symbol tomorrow West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/states/telangana/cm-revanth-reddy-orders-probe-into-kcr-farmhouse-land-alleges-rs-1-lakh-crore-loot-under-brs https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/q63le4ow/STOCKPTI62620230052.jpg BRS rejects Chief Minister’s allegations as false, with Harish Rao accusing Congress government of trying to divert attention from pressing public issues fact-net en 2026-09-16T13:38:17.295Z CM Revanth Reddy orders probe into KCR farmhouse land, alleges Rs 1 lakh crore ‘loot’ under BRS Telangana https://www.fact.net.in/legal/fortis-healthcare-moves-supreme-court-against-delhi-hc-order-directing-forensic-audit https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/sdhwyc76/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-070423-PM.png Company says it was neither party to original arbitration nor judgment debtor as audit seeks to trace movement and diminution of erstwhile promoters’ shareholding fact-net en 2026-09-16T13:34:45.559Z Fortis Healthcare moves Supreme Court against Delhi HC order directing forensic audit Legal https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/centre-reconstitutes-cbfc-preity-zinta-suniel-shetty-pankaj-tripathi-among-18-members https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/fk9fq35i/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-070039-PM.png Appointments will remain valid for three years or until further orders as Centre gives statutory film certification body a new composition fact-net en 2026-09-16T13:32:05.588Z Centre reconstitutes CBFC; Preity Zinta, Suniel Shetty, Pankaj Tripathi among 18 members Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/legal/delhi-hc-calls-satya-niketan-collapse-not-an-ordinary-mishap-flags-criminal-conduct https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/0ebe54sj/PTI09062026000238B.jpg Bench questions long-standing shortage of student hostels in Capital as authorities outline measures taken after tragedy that claimed seven lives fact-net en 2026-09-16T13:26:37.090Z Delhi HC calls Satya Niketan collapse ‘not an ordinary mishap’, flags ‘criminal conduct’ Legal https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/two-stage-neet-permanent-testing-body-among-proposals-to-overhaul-indias-exam-system https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-15/ltar6hyo/PTI05122026000095B.jpg Recommendations seek to reduce pressure on candidates, strengthen accountability and prevent paper leaks after controversies surrounding major national examinations fact-net en 2026-09-16T13:15:05.464Z Two-stage NEET, permanent testing body among proposals to overhaul India’s exam system Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/mahua-moitra-alleges-bjp-workers-threw-eggs-at-her-invokes-supreme-court-judges-remark https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-03/j54e1k31/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2026-113542-PM.png Moitra refers to Supreme Court’s earlier remarks asking why a politician should fear eggs when freedom fighters had faced bullets fact-net en 2026-09-16T13:12:07.028Z Mahua Moitra alleges BJP workers threw eggs at her, invokes Supreme Court judge’s remark West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pm-mementoes-e-auction-begins-september-17-with-1498-gifts-up-for-bidding https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/dbms7b9p/ngnjhjgm.png Proceeds will support Namami Gange Programme as auction initiative returns after raising more than Rs 52 crore since its launch in 2019 fact-net en 2026-09-16T13:07:54.510Z PM Mementoes e-auction begins September 17 with 1,498 gifts up for bidding Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/aaditya-thackeray-denies-disha-salian-links-calls-allegations-character-assassination https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/851307d4-7ec9-4435-a429-f04e42b826cf/PTI06_17_2024_000202A.jpg CBI begins fresh investigation following Bombay High Court order; FIR records allegations but does not name anyone as an accused at this stage fact-net en 2026-09-16T13:02:41.267Z Aaditya Thackeray denies Disha Salian links, calls allegations ‘character assassination’ Maharashtra https://www.fact.net.in/nation/have-a-spine-rahul-gandhi-targets-pm-modi-says-stop-lying-down-before-us-roll-back-upi-tax https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/ohjp6pm8/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-064927-PM.png Centre says person-to-person transfers and 96 per cent of merchant transactions will remain free, rejecting Rahul's description of 'levy as a tax' fact-net en 2026-09-16T12:58:46.390Z 'Have a spine': Rahul targets PM Modi, says stop 'lying down' before US, 'roll back UPI tax' Nation https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/james-rodriguez-ends-15-year-colombia-career-after-131-caps-and-three-world-cups https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/8m1j7ucl/toolxoxcom-free-ai-tools-2k-0jI9sOzHup52ae153a0797.webp Golden Boot-winning 2014 World Cup campaign remains defining chapter as midfielder bows out following Colombia’s 2026 last-16 exit fact-net en 2026-09-16T12:55:00.169Z James Rodriguez ends 15-year Colombia career after 131 caps and three World Cups JamesRodriguez, JamesRodriguezRetirement https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/bangladesh-probe-holds-former-sports-adviser-asif-nazrul-responsible-for-t20-world-cup-withdrawal https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/exawwy9b/ANI-20260916070543.jpg Panel also flags BCB’s lack of strategic leadership and crisis diplomacy during standoff that eventually saw Scotland replace Bangladesh fact-net en 2026-09-16T12:51:17.861Z Bangladesh probe holds former sports adviser Asif Nazrul responsible for T20 World Cup withdrawal BangladeshCricket, T20WorldCup https://www.fact.net.in/sports/f1-unveils-24-race-2027-calendar-as-sprint-programme-expands-to-record-10-events https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/xjvvbhii/ANI-20260916115005.jpg Sprint format expands from six to 10 weekends as Bahrain, Australia, Japan, Monaco and Abu Dhabi join the roster for first time fact-net en 2026-09-16T12:48:30.145Z F1 unveils 24-race 2027 calendar as Sprint programme expands to record 10 events FormulaOne, F1 https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/wpl-2027-to-begin-january-14-player-auction-set-for-october-28-in-kochi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/4yf3mmoe/ANI-20260916120337.jpg Five teams will rebuild and strengthen their squads at the October auction as preparations gather pace for another season of the women’s T20 league fact-net en 2026-09-16T12:44:13.521Z WPL 2027 to begin January 14, player auction set for October 28 in Kochi WPL2027, PlayerAuction https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/manoj-jarange-may-call-off-mumbai-march-as-health-deteriorates https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/b17b541d-6611-4b7e-a38e-bb45aa087494/PTI01_31_2024_000248B.jpg Manoj Jarange may cancel Mumbai march as doctors warn of critical health condition | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-16T12:43:17.102Z Manoj Jarange may call off Mumbai march as health deteriorates Maharashtra, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/centre-designates-shahzad-bhatti-network-as-a-terrorist-organisation-under-uapa https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-08/x3pfqmfb/MHA.jpg Government says the network recruited vulnerable youths and local criminals while using digital platforms to promote terror and disrupt public order fact-net en 2026-09-16T12:39:39.952Z Centre designates Shahzad Bhatti Network as a terrorist organisation under UAPA UAPA, ShahzadBhattiNetwork, TerroristNetwork https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-completes-100-pc-census-phase-1-fieldwork-ahead-of-deadline-cm-suvendu-adhikari https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-12/wr863sts/PTI08102026000323B.jpg Bengal completes first phase of Census fieldwork ahead of September 14 deadline | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-16T12:22:35.757Z Bengal completes 100% Census phase-1 fieldwork ahead of deadline: CM Suvendu Adhikari West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/states/chhattisgarh/jhiram-ghati-attack-nia-court-sentences-10-maoists-to-death https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-31/4fhfsq42/1102204-nia.webp 10 Maoists get death sentence over Chhattisgarh's 2013 Jhiram Ghati attack | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-16T12:08:13.253Z Jhiram Ghati attack: NIA court sentences 10 Maoists to death Chhattisgarh, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pakistan-extends-airspace-ban-on-indian-aircraft-till-october-24 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/cr0jcmhd/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-115856-AM.png Pakistan extends airspace restrictions on Indian flights for another month | Representational Image fact-net en 2026-09-16T11:49:06.282Z Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft till October 24 Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/cjp-to-launch-tribal-school-campaign-in-gadchiroli-on-september-17 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/1ssn1hqu/PTI09162026000077B.jpg Party raises concerns over residential schools, student deaths and access to higher education, alleging tribal education has suffered decades of government neglect fact-net en 2026-09-16T11:42:09.475Z CJP to launch ‘Adivasi School Thik Karo’ campaign from Gadchiroli on September 17 Maharashtra, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/epfo-wage-ceiling-raised-to-25000-over-51-lakh-more-employees-to-gain-coverage https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-12-13/lk0xcxx4/gehh.png EPFO coverage widened as wage ceiling rises to ₹25,000 for eligible employees fact-net en 2026-09-16T11:35:37.418Z EPFO wage ceiling raised to ₹25,000, over 51 lakh more employees to gain coverage Business https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-condemns-drone-attack-near-mecca-stresses-citys-significance-to-muslims https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/fb41q78j/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-094426-AM.png India voices concern over drone attack near Mecca, condemns threats to Saudi Arabia | Representational Image fact-net en 2026-09-16T10:48:38.488Z India condemns drone attack near Mecca, stresses city's significance to Muslims Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/government-bowed-before-american-imperialism-opposition-on-upi-mdr-regime https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-04/r215il81/TaxBill-AI.png Opposition attacks UPI MDR move, alleges US pressure as government defends merchant charges | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-16T10:43:36.705Z Government bowed before 'American imperialism': Opposition on UPI MDR regime Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-cop-suspended-for-posting-gun-reels-during-brics-security-duty https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-10/k3uh7qeh/PTI09092026000313B.jpg Delhi constable suspended after gun reels from BRICS security duty go viral | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-16T10:25:10.429Z Delhi cop suspended for posting gun reels during BRICS security duty Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/states/gujarat/gujarat-ats-arrests-congress-leaders-son-over-alleged-forged-second-passport https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-06-02/sc2xvtv8/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-2-2026-085621-PM.png Congress leader's son arrested over alleged use of forged documents to obtain second passport | Representational Image fact-net en 2026-09-16T10:15:17.855Z Gujarat ATS arrests Congress leader's son over alleged forged second passport Gujarat, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/no-idol-immersion-in-yamuna-other-water-bodies-dpcc https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-08/3de8y0u0/Delhi-rain.jpg Delhi restricts idol immersion in Yamuna, warns of penalties for violations | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-16T10:08:18.281Z No idol immersion in Yamuna, other water bodies: DPCC Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-administration-hits-south-africa-with-new-sanctions-over-alleged-discrimination-against-whites https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-06/hfypl57k/ANI-20260906041913.jpg US announces visa restrictions on South African officials over alleged racial discrimination | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-16T10:03:31.087Z Trump administration hits South Africa with new sanctions over alleged discrimination against whites World https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/two-injured-in-firing-assault-during-student-poll-campaign-in-delhis-bharat-nagar https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-17/ejkp6rt1/qSsshxnS.jpg Two students injured in Delhi clash during Satyawati College election campaign | Representational Image fact-net en 2026-09-16T09:57:43.152Z Two injured in firing, assault during student poll campaign in Delhi's Bharat Nagar Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/nsui-abvp-spar-over-delhi-govts-10000-student-hostel-announcement-ahead-of-dusu-polls https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-07/ujmjlu63/frontview.jpg Delhi hostel plan sparks NSUI-ABVP clash ahead of DUSU polls | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-16T09:41:50.433Z NSUI, ABVP spar over Delhi govt's 10,000 student hostel announcement ahead of DUSU polls Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/nation/mps-raise-concern-over-move-to-levy-fee-on-upi-payments-to-merchants-at-parliament-panel-meet https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/wmyvvw8o/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-021154-PM.png Opposition MPs raise concerns over new UPI fee on merchant payments above Rs 2,000 | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-16T09:36:39.245Z MPs raise concern over move to levy fee on UPI payments to merchants at Parliament panel meet Nation https://www.fact.net.in/legal/calcutta-hc-tells-bengal-govt-to-file-affidavit-in-encounter-death-of-baruipur-rape-murder-accused https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-13/f32jvr03/Calcutta%20HC.jpg Calcutta HC orders Bengal government to file affidavit on encounter killing investigation | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-16T09:32:47.001Z Calcutta HC tells Bengal govt to file affidavit in encounter death of Baruipur rape-murder accused Legal https://www.fact.net.in/legal/cjp-protest-sc-rejects-plea-to-reconstitute-panel-probing-police-excesses https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-22/i1o8zhkm/STOCK_PTI11_1_2018_1300%20(2).jpg SC rejects plea to reconstitute panel examining alleged police excesses during CJP protests | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-16T09:26:04.396Z CJP protest: SC rejects plea to reconstitute panel probing ‘police excesses’ Legal https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-cm-suvendu-adhikari-calls-nandigram-rejinagar-bypolls-a-test-for-minority-voters https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/q3h20lr7/PTI09012026000111B.jpg Suvendu Adhikari's ‘pass or fail’ remark sparks row ahead of Bengal bypolls in Nandigram, Rejinagar fact-net en 2026-09-16T09:15:34.609Z Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari calls Nandigram, Rejinagar bypolls a ‘test’ for minority voters West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pilot-body-flags-six-deaths-on-duty-since-2023-seeks-urgent-dgca-review https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/gqqvk1jn/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-024221-PM.png FIP has asked the aviation regulator to strengthen fatigue oversight and review rostering, recovery time and fatigue-risk systems after six pilot deaths | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-16T09:12:48.200Z Pilot body flags six deaths on duty since 2023, seeks urgent DGCA review Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/manipur/five-houses-set-ablaze-as-suspected-militants-attack-naga-village-in-manipur https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-14/rhijrv1n/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-14-2026-104947-AM.png Naga village in Manipur attacked as fresh Naga-Kuki violence claims more lives | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-16T09:03:36.306Z Five houses set ablaze as suspected militants attack Naga village in Manipur Manipur, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/relief-for-onion-buyers-wholesale-prices-fall-9-in-nine-days https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-06/p2m6yooh/PTI08272026000470A.jpg The Centre said onion availability remains adequate as wholesale prices declined 9 per cent, while subsidised sales continue across 48 cities | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-16T08:59:05.327Z Relief for onion buyers? Wholesale prices fall 9% in nine days Business https://www.fact.net.in/legal/delhi-high-court-asks-centre-if-it-plans-policy-to-regulate-addictive-social-media-features https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/d9db2c22-4ae3-4ee2-9eb2-54cbfb9c3243/STOCK_PTI9_12_2022_1005%20(3).jpg The court will hear after three weeks a plea seeking safeguards against social media features alleged to maximise engagement and encourage addictive use | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-16T08:55:44.079Z Delhi High Court asks Centre if it plans policy to regulate addictive social media features Legal https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/manoj-jaranges-health-deteriorates-as-hunger-strike-continues-during-mumbai-march https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/0d063db1-feec-4a82-940f-7f552a09d2bc/PTI01_31_2024_000248B__1_.jpg Jarange seeks time-bound action on reservation demands and warns he will call supporters to Mumbai if authorities prevent him from entering the city fact-net en 2026-09-16T08:51:25.526Z Jarange to resume Mumbai march on September 17 after overnight treatment in Beed Maharashtra, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/gender-gap-in-india-score-rises-ranking-stays-unchanged-at-131 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/ivzub1p4/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-021542-PM.png India retained its 131st rank among 145 countries, while its overall gender parity score rose to 64.5 per cent in the WEF’s 2026 index | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-16T08:46:10.742Z Gender gap in India: Score rises, ranking stays unchanged at 131 Special Reports https://www.fact.net.in/business/upi-mdr-is-here-will-your-fuel-bill-or-insurance-payment-cost-more https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/wmyvvw8o/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-021154-PM.png UPI users will continue to make person-to-person payments for free, while selected merchant categories have new MDR structures fact-net en 2026-09-16T08:42:16.325Z UPI MDR is here: Will your fuel, bill or insurance payment cost more? Business https://www.fact.net.in/nation/s-jaishankar-visits-bhutan-for-talks-with-top-leadership-india-eyes-deeper-ties https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-11/anlcna0w/PTI09112026000035B.jpg Jaishankar begins Bhutan visit to review ties with Thimphu's top leadership | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-16T08:30:09.199Z S Jaishankar visits Bhutan for talks with top leadership, India eyes deeper ties Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/nda-cms-to-visit-varanasi-as-prime-minister-narendra-modi-turns-76-bike-yatras-planned https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-11/9pj18nio/PTI08112026000027A.jpg Varanasi gears up for Modi's birthday as NDA CMs and bike yatras join events | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-16T08:22:57.442Z NDA CMs to visit Varanasi as Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 76; bike yatras planned Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/iron-lady-takes-command-sanjukta-parashar-becomes-cobras-first-woman-chief https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/7klk17ra/HSTk5amaAAAApOe.jpg The 47-year-old Assam-Meghalaya cadre IPS officer brings extensive Northeast counter-insurgency experience to her new role as CoBRA IG | X fact-net en 2026-09-16T08:17:50.726Z 'Iron Lady' takes command: Sanjukta Parashar becomes CoBRA’s first woman chief Nation https://www.fact.net.in/legal/man-gets-10-years-in-jail-for-raping-minor-in-2023 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-06-30/k56th8qn/GNdxsDKaIAAZX3c.jpeg Nuh court convicts man in 2023 rape case, awards 10-year prison term | Representational Image fact-net en 2026-09-16T08:13:14.530Z Man gets 10 years in jail for raping minor in 2023 Legal https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/im-nowhere-near-done-abhishek-banerjees-striking-post-from-the-us https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/e1kpxhqf/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-013915-PM.png The TMC MP’s cryptic post comes during his US visit for eye treatment and amid several legal and political developments in West Bengal fact-net en 2026-09-16T08:09:41.414Z 'I'm nowhere near done': Abhishek Banerjee’s striking post from the US West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/haryana-women-commission-seeks-protection-for-woman-biker-her-family https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-14/ipydg2xn/PTI09142026000070B.jpg Woman biker hit by car in Gurugram; Haryana panel seeks safety, legal action | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-16T08:05:28.976Z Haryana women commission seeks protection for woman biker, her family Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/legal/fake-medicines-menace-pil-asks-supreme-court-for-3-month-probe-one-year-trial https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/lwa3rmik/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-012900-PM.png The PIL seeks standard procedures for searches and seizures, time-bound forensic tests and a graded sentencing policy for fake drug cases | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-16T07:59:24.772Z Fake medicines menace: PIL asks Supreme Court for 3-month probe, one-year trial Legal https://www.fact.net.in/legal/man-in-custody-for-87-days-as-bangladeshi-walks-free-after-court-finds-no-conclusive-proof https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/e87p9jrs/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-26-2026-031911-PM.png Court grants bail to 70-year-old held for 87 days over citizenship claim | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-16T07:55:54.995Z Man in custody for 87 days as 'Bangladeshi' walks free after court finds no conclusive proof Legal https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-colleges-prepare-programmes-to-mark-pm-narendra-modis-76th-birthday https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/615cf375-5a3c-40b9-9df0-3030be8f82d4/PTI07_09_2024_000043B.jpg Colleges across Bengal prepare plays, contests and events for PM Modi's birthday | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-16T07:44:16.912Z Bengal colleges prepare programmes to mark PM Narendra Modi's 76th birthday West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/unacceptable-india-summons-pakistan-envoy-after-arabian-sea-naval-collision https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/jic4dvpr/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-011349-PM.png A Pakistani naval ship allegedly approached an Indian warship at high speed before the vessels collided during a routine surveillance mission | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-16T07:44:15.517Z 'Unacceptable': India summons Pakistan envoy after Arabian Sea naval collision Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/rbi-absorbs-rs-290-lakh-crore-as-surplus-liquidity-floods-banking-system https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-13/07oju3j9/STOCK_PTI2_7_2019_0175%20(1).jpg With banking liquidity surplus nearing Rs 10 lakh crore, the RBI has stepped up measures to absorb excess funds through VRRR auctions fact-net en 2026-09-16T07:40:19.091Z RBI absorbs Rs 2.90 lakh crore as surplus liquidity floods banking system Business https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/congress-should-stop-politics-over-tragedies-punjab-aap https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/dhdvv586/PTI09152026000270A.jpg AAP questions Congress on 1984 amid protest over alleged Dalit man's suicide | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-16T07:36:55.746Z Congress should stop politics over 'tragedies': Punjab AAP Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/3-drug-arms-supply-networks-dismantled-in-punjabs-amritsar https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/gfa8u92d/Punjab-PoliceAI.png Three operations in Amritsar expose drug, arms networks; eight arrested | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-16T07:28:36.484Z 3 drug, arms supply networks dismantled in Punjab's Amritsar Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-new-zealand-fta-passesheres-what-it-means-for-exports-usd-20-billion-investment-and-jobs https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/5f92ettp/HMkBgKaYAAz9VM.jpg The trade deal will give Indian exports duty-free access to New Zealand, while India will open markets covering about 95 per cent of bilateral trade | File image/X/@chrisluxonmp fact-net en 2026-09-16T07:12:10.574Z India-New Zealand FTA passes—here's what it means for exports, USD 20 billion investment and jobs Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/rs-11-in-market-rs-325-at-hospital-tukaram-mundhe-flags-pricing-gap-on-medical-products https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-30/neiypaka/PTI08262026000487A.jpg Tukaram Mundhe highlighted pricing gaps in hospital consumables, including a 2,841 per cent markup on an IV infusion set | File image fact-net en 2026-09-16T07:03:25.255Z Rs 11 in market, Rs 325 at hospital: Tukaram Mundhe flags pricing gap on medical products Maharashtra, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/vijay-fans-gather-for-hours-in-london-event-cancelled-at-last-minute https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/nec6coh2/PTI09142026000319B.jpg Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, with other officials, during a meeting to discuss investments in the state's renewable energy sector, in London | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-16T06:08:02.977Z Vijay fans gather for hours in London, event cancelled at last minute Tamil Nadu, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/kerala/keralam-government-in-talks-with-several-states-discoms-for-power-purchase-cm-satheesan https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-14/bsj89pg2/1001814112025197462VDSATHEESAN02.jpg Kerala is seeking additional electricity while ruling out costly purchases above its Rs 10 per-unit ceiling, CM VD Satheesan said | File image fact-net en 2026-09-16T05:59:32.970Z Keralam government in talks with several states, discoms for power purchase: CM Satheesan Kerala, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/ed-sheeran-tour-faces-withdrawals-after-macklemore-dropped-over-gaza-remarks https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-11-29/2933893e/1000038821.jpg Ed Sheeran’s tour faces multiple withdrawals after Macklemore was removed, with four artists announcing they would no longer perform | File image fact-net en 2026-09-16T05:54:19.813Z Ed Sheeran tour faces withdrawals after Macklemore dropped over Gaza remarks Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-issues-alert-against-pakistan-made-whitening-creams-over-health-risks https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/nskihbiy/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-111822-AM.png Goree Beauty Cream and Chandni Whitening Cream have come under CDSCO’s scanner over unauthorised imports and excessive heavy metals | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-16T05:48:48.958Z India issues alert against Pakistan-made whitening creams over health risks Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/given-into-a-us-demand-congress-attacks-modi-government-over-new-upi-charges https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/152c99fc-f0e3-4ec5-b2d5-5e76bf034075/GPm45gxbYAEBVfH.jpg Jairam Ramesh attacked the Modi government over the new UPI MDR and linked the decision to US concerns over India’s free UPI system | File image/X fact-net en 2026-09-16T05:40:09.627Z 'Given into a US demand...': Congress attacks Modi government over new UPI charges Nation https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/walk-in-pick-your-item-leave-your-money-inside-switzerlands-honesty-shop https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/toomzqta/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-103254-AM.png Customers choose their items, check the prices and leave their payment at the counter | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-16T05:03:29.457Z Walk in, pick your item, leave your money: Inside Switzerland's 'Honesty Shop' Travel https://www.fact.net.in/world/putin-called-them-russias-true-elitenow-ukraine-war-veterans-are-running-for-parliament https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/rdedidg9/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-102746-AM.png Veterans of Russia’s war in Ukraine feature prominently in the parliamentary race, amid Kremlin efforts to portray them as a new political elite | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-16T04:58:18.402Z Putin called them Russia’s ‘true elite’—now Ukraine war veterans are running for Parliament World https://www.fact.net.in/business/upi-charges-from-october-15-heres-who-will-actually-have-to-pay https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-03-19/c1atelko/1000065531.jpg UPI will remain free for consumers, but select merchant payments above Rs 2,000 will attract MDR from October 15 under NPCI’s new framework fact-net en 2026-09-16T04:47:00.446Z UPI charges from October 15: Here’s who will actually have to pay Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/sensex-rebounds-from-three-month-lowwhats-driving-the-market-today https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-09-30/yite3e7r/STOCKPTI91620221050.jpg Indian markets recovered after hitting three-month lows, with value buying supporting the rebound ahead of the US Federal Reserve decision | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-16T04:40:15.359Z Sensex rebounds from three-month low—what’s driving the market today? Business https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/208th-game-125-goals-one-final-goodbye-messis-argentina-farewell-confirmed https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-06-23/b911rhzm/AP06232026000003B.jpg Lionel Messi’s final Argentina game has been confirmed, with the 2022 World Cup-winning squad also invited to his Monumental farewell | File image fact-net en 2026-09-16T04:34:22.099Z 208th game, 125 goals, one final goodbye: Messi’s Argentina farewell confirmed Lionel Messi, Lionel Messi retirement, Lionel Messi farewell, Messi https://www.fact.net.in/world/helicopter-crashes-and-bursts-into-flames-killing-at-least-3-people-near-an-la-bus-collision https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/l9fpdig9/AP09162026000013B.jpg First responders work the scene after a helicopter crashed near a bus crash in Chatsworth, a neighborhood in Los Angeles, on Tuesday | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-16T04:27:02.121Z Helicopter crashes and bursts into flames, killing at least 3 people near an LA bus collision World https://www.fact.net.in/world/mk-84-to-blu-117-what-trump-plans-to-send-israel-in-28-billion-deal https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-21/ug9eeyy5/efbdd662b8b76cc57f1723b833dea78d.webp The proposed package would be one of the largest recent US sales of 2,000-pound bombs and comes amid continued scrutiny of their use in Gaza | File image fact-net en 2026-09-16T04:22:30.780Z MK-84 to BLU-117: What Trump plans to send Israel in $2.8 billion deal World https://www.fact.net.in/world/mecca-placed-under-air-raid-alert-for-first-time-as-houthis-target-saudi-arabia https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/fb41q78j/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-094426-AM.png Saudi Civil Defence lifted an unprecedented alert in Mecca after fresh Houthi attacks raised security concerns across the kingdom | Representational image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-09-16T04:14:54.447Z Mecca placed under air raid alert for first time as Houthis target Saudi Arabia Mecca, Houthis , Saudi Arabia https://www.fact.net.in/nation/politics-ki-goonj-bjp-chief-nabin-rahul-gandhi-gear-up-for-madhya-pradesh-showdown-this-week https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/pchh2v7q/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-120203-AM.png As student concerns over exams, recruitment and unemployment gained momentum, Nabin and Rahul prepares for back-to-back Madhya Pradesh visits with sharply different pitches fact-net en 2026-09-15T19:28:29.547Z ‘Politics Ki Goonj’: BJP chief Nabin, Rahul Gandhi gear up for Madhya Pradesh showdown this week Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/madhya-pradesh-cabinet-clears-proposals-worth-42490-crore-36006-crore-for-education https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/vvaozico/HSQXE0maIAA20mB.jfif The Cabinet also approved an interest-free loan of ₹2,220.62 crore to the Madhya Pradesh State Cooperative Marketing Federation fact-net en 2026-09-15T18:43:34.150Z Madhya Pradesh Cabinet clears proposals worth ₹42,490 crore, ₹36,006 crore for education Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/yamuna-will-be-cleaned-by-2029-says-amit-shah-as-centre-backs-delhis-river-revival-push https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-14/fzd2wruf/PTI09132026000322A.jpg The announcement puts a specific deadline on the river-cleaning effort fact-net en 2026-09-15T18:33:19.096Z 'Yamuna will be cleaned by 2029', says Amit Shah as Centre backs Delhi’s river revival push Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-myanmar-deepen-maritime-ties-as-ins-karmuk-lcu-51-make-strategic-port-call-at-yangon https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/l04nmr42/ANI-20260915174957.jpg The deployment assumes significance because Myanmar occupies a crucial geographical position along India’s eastern maritime neighbourhood fact-net en 2026-09-15T18:24:18.331Z India, Myanmar deepen maritime ties as INS Karmuk, LCU 51 make strategic port call at Yangon Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/it-was-not-an-accident-attempt-to-murder-charge-added-after-woman-biker-rammed-in-gurugram https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/oyw963cm/ANI-20260915103326.jpg Video footage of the episode had circulated widely on social media and triggered outrage fact-net en 2026-09-15T18:24:09.383Z ‘It was not an accident ’: Attempt to murder charge added after woman biker rammed in Gurugram Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/gujarat/gujarat-police-to-question-google-after-over-5-lakh-fake-gmail-ids-found-in-bomb-threat-network https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-03-29/bebj5t98/mmjj.png Investigators intended to approach Google over possible policy changes to prevent existing safeguards from being bypassed fact-net en 2026-09-15T17:59:37.485Z Gujarat Police to question Google after over 5 lakh fake Gmail IDs found in bomb threat network Gujarat https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/tech/apple-faces-ccpa-probe-over-iphone-problems-linked-to-ios-18-as-user-complaints-persist https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-12/nsw5xtt0/AppleAppStorelawsuit17368428993121736842899535.jfif With grievances continuing despite the earlier intervention, the consumer watchdog has now escalated the matter into a detailed investigation fact-net en 2026-09-15T17:57:22.204Z Apple faces CCPA probe over iPhone problems linked to iOS 18 as user complaints persist Tech https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/opposition-slams-centre-over-upi-merchant-fee-as-modi-tax-rahul-says-consumers-will-bear-cost https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/kf2wnn1b/1986637-1845857-imageshare1727416455053.webp The political criticism is likely to centre on whether merchants absorb the MDR or recover it indirectly through higher prices fact-net en 2026-09-15T17:55:57.256Z Opposition slams Centre over UPI merchant fee as ‘Modi tax’; Rahul says 'consumers will bear cost' Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/jadavpur-university-to-seek-probe-panels-view-on-cctv-footage-leak-of-campus-violence https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-02/nvad6buy/PTI08212026000617B.jpg The university has now tightened access rules as part of measures introduced after the violence fact-net en 2026-09-15T17:51:02.218Z Jadavpur University to seek probe panel's view on 'CCTV footage leak' of campus violence West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-to-build-hostels-for-10000-students-as-satya-niketan-tragedy-exposes-unsafe-pg-crisis https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/f2lvd6d9/PTI09102026000217B.jpg CM Rekha Gupta said that meetings had been held with the departments concerned and locations were being identified for the proposed facilities' fact-net en 2026-09-15T17:50:48.184Z Delhi to build hostels for 10,000 students as Satya Niketan tragedy exposes unsafe PG crisis Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-records-179-clean-air-days-till-september-15-highest-in-a-decade-says-government https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-12-04/dg3eboga/1000039076.jpg Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 98 on Tuesday, placing it in the ‘satisfactory’ category fact-net en 2026-09-15T17:50:40.864Z Delhi records 179 clean air days till September 15, 'highest in a decade', says government Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/explosion-rocks-murshidabad-weeks-before-rejinagar-bypoll-police-recover-bombs-from-container https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/xr2tv3i5/images-10.jfif Some residents alleged that unidentified persons had been making bombs near the pond when the explosion occurred fact-net en 2026-09-15T17:50:35.774Z Explosion rocks Murshidabad weeks before Rejinagar bypoll; bombs recovered from container West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/samson-smashes-fastest-fifty-as-india-crush-afghanistan-by-seven-wickets-to-seal-t20i-series https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/8a35098t/PTI09152026000428A.jpg Chasing 160, India raced to the target in only 14.5 overs after Samson and Abhishek Sharma (39) tore into the Afghan attack fact-net en 2026-09-15T17:36:06.955Z Samson smashes fastest fifty as India crush Afghanistan by seven wickets to seal T20I series Cricket https://www.fact.net.in/business/hero-motors-raises-nearly-300-crore-from-anchor-investors-ahead-of-1000-crore-ipo-opening https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/6t6gkxw3/24IHGAIIXZPNLPBFNJSUKKQ444.jpg Hero Motors has set a price band of ₹79-84 per equity share for the public issue, which will remain open for subscription until September 18 fact-net en 2026-09-15T17:32:53.360Z Hero Motors raises nearly ₹300 crore from anchor investors ahead of ₹1,000-crore IPO opening Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/ibc-appeals-cannot-cross-45-day-limit-nclat-says-while-rejecting-developer-directors-plea https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/f45rfo9v/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-15-2026-105625-PM.png The bench said an appeal filed after the initial 30-day period can be considered only if it falls within the additional 15-day condonable window fact-net en 2026-09-15T17:26:58.306Z 'IBC appeals cannot cross 45-day limit', NCLAT says while rejecting developer director’s plea Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/indias-gold-imports-plunge-nearly-58-in-august-after-government-raises-customs-duty-to-15 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/isskawwj/PTI04192026000151B.jpg The August decline, however, contrasts with the cumulative trend during the first five months of the current financial year fact-net en 2026-09-15T17:21:41.793Z India’s gold imports plunge nearly 58% in August after government raises customs duty to 15% Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/tanker-rates-to-india-surge-150-as-west-asia-crisis-sends-oil-shipping-costs-soaring https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-08/5svydibr/PTI08102026000241B.jpg Freight rates for tankers carrying crude to India have climbed rapidly as shipowners factor in heightened security risks, longer waiting periods and uncertainty over vessel movements fact-net en 2026-09-15T17:16:41.223Z Tanker rates to India surge 150% as West Asia crisis sends oil shipping costs soaring Business https://www.fact.net.in/opinion/the-deadly-cost-of-ignored-warnings https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/tzn2lfo8/Ignored-warnings-now-carry-consequences-for-Sri-Lanka’s-security-establishment Ignored warnings now carry consequences for Sri Lanka’s security establishment fact-net en 2026-09-15T17:14:26.409Z The deadly cost of ignored warnings Opinion https://www.fact.net.in/opinion/americas-real-fear-is-losing-indispensability https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/um74q33n/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-14-2026-041449-PM.png For the United States, the problem is that individual countries might become less dependent on them fact-net en 2026-09-15T17:10:39.728Z America’s real fear is losing indispensability Opinion https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/the-dark-shades-of-a-manual-scavenger-india-still-sends-people-where-machines-should-go https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/unkuacma/Web-1.jpg fact-net en 2026-09-15T17:09:48.405Z The dark shades of a manual scavenger: India still sends people where machines should go Special Reports https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/books/of-pride-prejudice-and-progress https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/gnhcyutn/Web3-2.jpg fact-net en 2026-09-15T17:02:58.871Z Of pride, prejudice and progress Books https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/books/tracing-the-roots-of-indias-enduring-nutrition-crisis https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/roo16ktx/Web2-1.jpg This book is a must-read for everyone interested in the fields of human development, public health and nutrition, and public policy fact-net en 2026-09-15T16:57:52.794Z Tracing the roots of India’s enduring nutrition crisis Books https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/books/across-an-unequal-landscape https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/qjwzw7gr/Web3-1.jpg What is best about this book is its setting in interior Karnataka, and the narrative is interspersed with conversations and folksongs in the Kannada script (with translations) in the book fact-net en 2026-09-15T16:51:12.672Z A plantation tale of friendship and inequality Books https://www.fact.net.in/world/iran-foreign-minister-to-visit-china-for-second-time-since-war-began-as-beijing-pushes-diplomacy https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-01-15/ss3fh984/download-19.jpeg China’s Foreign Ministry confirmed the visit, saying Araghchi would hold discussions with Wang fact-net en 2026-09-15T16:46:18.004Z Iran foreign minister to visit China for second time since war began as Beijing pushes diplomacy World https://www.fact.net.in/world/china-russia-accuse-us-of-turning-space-into-battlefield-as-concerns-grow-over-orbital-weapons https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/9n9y0dc5/bgdbfgb.png The latest criticism comes as the US moves to strengthen its ability to defend satellites and counter hostile spacecraft fact-net en 2026-09-15T16:44:49.495Z China, Russia accuse US of 'turning space into battlefield' as concerns grow over orbital weapons World https://www.fact.net.in/world/us-mortgage-rates-climb-again-as-10-year-treasury-yield-crosses-5-to-hit-a-19-year-high https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/y95tmxpx/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-15-2026-100528-PM.png The consequences are significant for Americans attempting to purchase homes fact-net en 2026-09-15T16:44:45.119Z US mortgage rates climb again as 10-year Treasury yield crosses 5% to hit a 19-year high World https://www.fact.net.in/world/saudi-arabia-raises-alert-in-mecca-amid-houthi-threat-turns-to-israel-for-intelligence-help https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/zp0lbdd2/6aa41c8ed9b654.71446789.webp The alert comes as Houthi forces intensify military activity in and around the Red Sea, adding a fresh layer of uncertainty to a region already facing heightened tensions fact-net en 2026-09-15T16:43:07.847Z Saudi Arabia raises alert in Mecca amid Houthi threat, 'turns to Israel for intelligence help' World https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-refuses-relief-to-chitra-ramkrishna-in-nse-scam-case-backs-delhi-hc-order https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/6b08vxd2/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-15-2026-100151-PM.png A Supreme Court Bench considered Ramkrishna’s challenge to the Delhi High Court order but declined to interfere fact-net en 2026-09-15T16:28:59.021Z Supreme Court refuses relief to Chitra Ramkrishna in NSE scam case, backs Delhi HC order Legal https://www.fact.net.in/legal/what-if-cash-found-at-ministers-house-harish-salve-questions-handling-of-justice-varma-episode https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/9y3mn8yx/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-15-2026-095821-PM.png Salve referred to the controversy while discussing judicial accountability and the constitutional position occupied by judges fact-net en 2026-09-15T16:28:55.987Z 'What if cash found at minister’s house?', Harish Salve questions handling of Justice Varma episode Legal https://www.fact.net.in/legal/judiciary-cannot-be-beyond-scrutiny-criticism-vital-for-accountability-says-cji-surya-kant https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-09-21/5mp1v2pb/vv.PNG The CJI underlined that criticism of judicial institutions should not automatically be treated as an attack on the judiciary fact-net en 2026-09-15T16:25:09.832Z 'Judiciary cannot be beyond scrutiny, criticism vital for accountability', says CJI Surya Kant Legal https://www.fact.net.in/legal/delhi-high-court-slams-itat-over-shocking-opaqueness-in-patanjali-tax-dispute-order https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/watnfih8/deccanherald2024-07c2fb8dad-66f2-400a-98cb-3679007068072023newsmlRC2PL2A1V96S2029152486.jpeg The Court’s criticism was particularly sharp over the lack of transparency in the tribunal’s decision-making process fact-net en 2026-09-15T16:25:01.226Z Delhi High Court slams ITAT over ‘shocking opaqueness’ in Patanjali tax dispute order Legal https://www.fact.net.in/legal/woman-unaware-of-husbands-existing-marriage-cannot-face-bigamy-charge-rules-madras-high-court https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-01-05/mbatmktv/1000047466.jpg The ruling reinforces the principle that criminal responsibility must be determined based on an individual’s own conduct and knowledge fact-net en 2026-09-15T16:24:51.035Z Woman unaware of husband’s existing marriage cannot face bigamy charge, rules Madras High Court Legal https://www.fact.net.in/business/ccpa-fines-rapido-10-lakh-over-fare-prompts-flags-confirm-shaming-and-dark-patterns https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/dsaelwsr/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-15-2026-082901-PM.png The regulator also raised concerns over Rapido’s “Set your price” feature fact-net en 2026-09-15T14:59:47.557Z CCPA fines Rapido ₹10 lakh over fare prompts, flags ‘confirm shaming’ and dark patterns Business https://www.fact.net.in/nation/delhi-bound-indigo-flight-diverted-to-lucknow-after-smoke-warning-in-cargo-area https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-23/4fcwzmqk/PTI01242026000074A.jpg Details on what triggered the warning and whether smoke was actually detected inside the cargo hold were not immediately availabl fact-net en 2026-09-15T14:51:44.284Z Delhi-bound IndiGo flight diverted to Lucknow after smoke warning in cargo area Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/indias-unemployment-rate-falls-to-5-in-august-as-rural-joblessness-hits-eight-month-low https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-09-23/ftmoa6jh/unemployment.PNG The decline was particularly visible in rural India, where the unemployment rate fell to 4.3 per cent in August from 4.6 per cent in July fact-net en 2026-09-15T14:09:18.370Z India’s unemployment rate falls to 5% in August as rural joblessness hits eight-month low Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/jio-users-to-get-canva-premium-features-free-for-up-to-12-months-under-new-partnership https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/4zc95h52/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-15-2026-072504-PM.png Eligible Jio customers will be able to use Canva’s design platform for creating presentations, social-media content, posters, invitations, videos and other visual material fact-net en 2026-09-15T14:09:08.153Z Jio users to get Canva premium features free for up to 12 months under new partnership Business https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/azerbaijan-beyond-baku-reveals-silk-road-towns-mud-volcanoes-and-villages-above-the-clouds https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/hkctj97v/daniel-silva-t2HxA0ina3U-unsplash.jpg Baku deserves its popularity, but Azerbaijan becomes more interesting when its famous skyline disappears in the rear-view mirror fact-net en 2026-09-15T13:52:34.690Z Azerbaijan beyond Baku reveals Silk Road towns, mud volcanoes and villages above the clouds Travel https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/explainer-5-upi-charge-introduced-for-select-payments-above-2000-free-for-consumers https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/9ner60j8/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-15-2026-070627-PM.png Even when MDR is formally charged to the merchant, businesses could attempt to recover the additional expense through product prices or other charges fact-net en 2026-09-15T13:46:27.197Z Explainer: ₹5 UPI charge introduced for select payments above ₹2,000; 'free for consumers' Special Reports https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/gastronomy/indias-neighbourhood-bakeries-fight-for-survival-as-cafés-and-luxury-patisseries-multiply https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/s5bmcf9i/chiranjeeb-mitra-EwtEwNUzG6c-unsplash.jpg The traditional neighbourhood bakery was rarely about aspiration. Its strength was repetition fact-net en 2026-09-15T13:29:48.215Z India’s neighbourhood bakeries fight for survival as cafés and luxury patisseries multiply Gastronomy https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/gastronomy/how-sourdough-went-from-an-ancient-baking-technique-to-the-new-favourite-of-urban-india https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/koy2tbql/2025No-Knead-Sourdough-BreadBOTWLifestyleALTH0700.avif Across India's larger cities, sourdough has moved steadily from a niche product sold by specialist bakers to café menus, premium grocery shelves and home kitchens fact-net en 2026-09-15T13:29:24.611Z How sourdough went from an ancient baking technique to the new favourite of urban India Gastronomy https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/ducati-diavel-v4-s-confirmed-for-2027-with-electronic-suspension-and-key-design-upgrades https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/vi38a8g4/Diavel-V4-RS-MY26-Hotspot-1920x1189-2.jpg One of the most significant upgrades expected on the Diavel V4 S is Ducati’s Skyhook electronic suspension fact-net en 2026-09-15T13:22:47.804Z Ducati Diavel V4 S confirmed for 2027 with electronic suspension and key design upgrades Auto https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/mahindra-xuv-7xo-earns-five-star-bharat-ncap-rating-for-adult-and-child-occupant-safety https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/xx7ob8n9/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-15-2026-064650-PM.png The five-star result also builds on the safety performance of its predecessor, the XUV700, which was tested by Global NCAP in 2021 fact-net en 2026-09-15T13:19:53.415Z Mahindra XUV 7XO earns five-star Bharat NCAP rating for adult and child occupant safety Auto https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/benda-rock-707-breaks-cover-with-adaptive-air-suspension-and-electronic-clutch-technology https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/jxazuipb/image0080.jpg The Rock 707’s liquid-cooled 692cc V-twin engine develops 73hp at 9,000rpm and 68Nm of peak torque at 6,500rpm fact-net en 2026-09-15T13:19:44.727Z Benda Rock 707 breaks cover with adaptive air suspension and electronic clutch technology Auto https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/sydney-sweeney-faces-athlete-backlash-as-controversial-sports-ad-sparks-sexualisation-debate https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/vdufxd2a/igk28i67iumjnh5ldp2o.jpg The advertisement was designed around Novig’s message of focusing on “just sports”, but its imagery has generated a very different conversation fact-net en 2026-09-15T13:05:07.573Z Sydney Sweeney faces athlete backlash as controversial sports ad sparks sexualisation debate Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/rashmika-mandanna-to-play-carnatic-legend-ms-subbulakshmi-in-much-awaited-biopic https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-30/jt2n0ik3/rashmika-mandanna-5120x2880-24948.jpg Rashmika confirmed her casting and expressed her gratitude at being chosen for the role fact-net en 2026-09-15T13:05:02.876Z Rashmika Mandanna to play Carnatic legend MS Subbulakshmi in much-awaited biopic Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/taylor-swifts-cryptic-emmys-cameo-sends-swifties-into-frenzy-over-mysterious-easter-eggs https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/sshg3lf2/taylor-swift-attends-the-mtv-europe-music-awards-2022-held-news-photo-1668373620.avif Swift delivered a deliberately cryptic sequence of words that immediately sent fans searching for hidden meanings and possible clues about her next musical move fact-net en 2026-09-15T13:04:46.540Z Taylor Swift’s cryptic Emmys cameo sends Swifties into frenzy over mysterious Easter eggs Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/erling-haaland-goes-past-rooney-aguero-to-secure-massive-manchester-derby-premier-league-record https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/nxnzf571/AP09092026000002B.jpg Haaland struck in the 60th minute to settle the 199th Manchester derby, turning in Josko Gvardiol’s cross to give City a precious victory despite the visitors having played with 10 men fact-net en 2026-09-15T12:50:22.013Z Erling Haaland goes past Rooney, Aguero to secure massive 'Manchester Derby' Premier League record ErlingHaaland, PremierLeague, ManchesterDerby https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/brendan-taylor-surpasses-sachin-tendulkar-to-claim-record-for-longest-career-in-mens-odis https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/emse6jje/ANI-20260915112755.jpg The 40-year-old achieved the feat when he took the field for Zimbabwe in the opening ODI against Australia at the Harare Sports Club fact-net en 2026-09-15T12:45:37.469Z Brendan Taylor surpasses Sachin Tendulkar to claim record for longest career in men’s ODIs BrendanTaylor, SachinTendulkar https://www.fact.net.in/sports/government-forms-task-force-to-accelerate-formula-1-comeback-and-develop-motorsport-ecosystem https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/yt13oigo/yryfh.png India hosted the Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida for three consecutive years between 2011 and 2013 fact-net en 2026-09-15T12:44:55.144Z Government forms task force to accelerate Formula 1 comeback and develop motorsport ecosystem F1, Formula1, Formula1inIndia https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/bhuvneshwar-kumar-keeps-india-comeback-door-open-but-says-he-has-nothing-left-to-prove https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/69bf4lb3/ANI-20260915075120.jpg The Uttar Pradesh pacer said his motivation now comes primarily from his love for cricket fact-net en 2026-09-15T12:43:56.555Z Bhuvneshwar Kumar keeps India comeback door open but says he has 'nothing left to prove' TeamIndia, BhuvneshwarKumar https://www.fact.net.in/nation/rahul-gandhi-attacks-modi-government-over-upi-fee-framework-alleges-us-pressure https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-09/othui4lr/STOCKPTI8320220769.jpg Rahul Gandhi raises concerns over potential UPI fees and their impact on consumers | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-15T12:32:28.138Z Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi government over UPI fee framework, alleges US pressure Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/tamil-nadu-signs-pacts-for-rs-15300-cr-investments-in-uk-over-10000-jobs-expected https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/y8aid956/PTI09142026000320B.jpg CM Vijay's UK visit brings Rs 15,300 crore investment commitments to Tamil Nadu | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-15T11:59:00.194Z Tamil Nadu signs pacts for Rs 15,300 cr investments in UK, over 10,000 jobs expected Tamil Nadu https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/dengue-cases-cross-400-in-delhi-as-september-records-highest-monthly-tally https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/tead9ydh/PTI08212026000243B.jpg An official sprays insecticides along railway tracks after the MCD along with Northern Railway flagged off the 'Mosquito Terminator Train-2026', in New Delhi | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-15T11:53:59.447Z Dengue cases cross 400 in Delhi as September records highest monthly tally Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/business/india-china-start-discussions-on-trade-concerns-expected-to-hold-more-meetings-going-forward https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/wb9tbycy/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-15-2026-052024-PM.png India and China have started a fresh trade dialogue as both sides seek solutions to supply chain issues and the growing imbalance in bilateral commerce | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-15T11:50:58.088Z India, China start discussions on trade concerns; expected to hold more meetings going forward Business https://www.fact.net.in/world/china-warns-us-against-space-arms-race-after-weapons-deployment-in-orbit https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/z2pzoc5u/HSQIG54bcAAzAao.jpg China has opposed the US deployment of orbital weapons, saying space should remain peaceful and should not become a warzone | X/@MFA_China fact-net en 2026-09-15T11:42:14.004Z China warns US against space arms race after weapons deployment in orbit World https://www.fact.net.in/nation/some-people-pursuing-political-interests-have-no-concern-for-ladakhs-development-lg https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/wugnxnwi/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-05-at-3.54.57-PM.jpeg Vinai Saxena highlights Ladakh's development amid plans for fresh protests | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-15T11:36:14.022Z Some people pursuing political interests have no concern for Ladakh’s development: LG Nation https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-asks-delhi-gymkhana-club-members-to-raise-management-takeover-concerns-before-hc https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/1jgcqn71/PTI05232026000221A.jpg The members have challenged the Centre's action over the club's land, including the May 22 resumption notification and June 29 eviction notice | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-15T11:21:54.192Z Supreme Court asks Delhi Gymkhana Club members to raise management takeover concerns before HC Legal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/retail-inflation-at-48-per-cent-highest-in-12-yrs-of-modi-govt-pralhad-joshi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-10-15/n89i0rw2/union-minister-pralhad-joshi-stresses-indias-renewable-achievements-in-germany-eyes-global-partnerships.webp Pralhad Joshi flags inflation concerns, urges public participation in Seva Sankalp Abhiyan | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-15T11:19:20.407Z Retail inflation at 4.8 per cent highest in 12 years of Modi government: Pralhad Joshi Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/indias-august-vegetable-oil-imports-fall-47-pc-on-lower-palm-oil-purchases-weak-rupee https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-05-14/z5xjgxz3/jgkhk.png India imports less vegetable oil in August amid rising prices and a weaker rupee | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-15T11:10:54.217Z India's August vegetable oil imports fall 4.7% on lower palm oil purchases, weak rupee Business https://www.fact.net.in/states/odisha/odisha-board-rejects-dara-singhs-premature-release-plea-ahead-of-supreme-court-hearing https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/c3kg85z0/Image-2026-09-15-at-4.29.30-PM.jpeg Odisha rejects premature release of Dara Singh in Graham Staines murder case | Representational Image fact-net en 2026-09-15T11:01:24.528Z Odisha board rejects Dara Singh's premature release plea ahead of Supreme Court hearing Odisha https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/srk-gets-cheeky-on-asksrk-from-his-looks-to-his-scent-of-success https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/yenl7t7x/STOCKPTI112120230181.jpg Shah Rukh Khan wished fans on Ganesh Chaturthi and spoke about ‘King’, ‘Dhurandhar’, his current read and some hilarious fan questions fact-net en 2026-09-15T10:58:15.767Z SRK gets cheeky on #AskSRK, from his looks to his ‘scent of success’ Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/states/bihar/bihar-students-march-towards-cms-residence-demand-cancellation-of-bpsc-si-exams https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/7xhhnnvq/PTI09152026000114B.jpg Police personnel stop candidates demanding cancellation and re-conduct of Bihar Police Sub-Inspector recruitment exam and the 70th BPSC Combined Competitive Examination, in Patna, on Tuesday | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-15T10:48:19.128Z Bihar students march towards CM's residence, demand cancellation of BPSC, SI exams Bihar, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/anwar-ibrahim-adds-bollywood-flavour-to-brics-posts-with-shah-rukh-khan-songs https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/d6jfbs3y/PTI09132026000502B.jpg Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim brings Bollywood touch to his BRICS Summit updates | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-15T10:46:36.354Z Anwar Ibrahim adds Bollywood flavour to BRICS posts with Shah Rukh Khan songs Nation https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/rajpal-yadav-gets-2-week-relief-from-supreme-court-in-rs-9-crore-cheque-bounce-cases https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-02-16/nf9k3yzz/i75t3c4rajpal-625x30012February26.jpeg Rajpal Yadav must deposit Rs 2 crore within two weeks and surrender his passport as the Supreme Court hears his plea against the Delhi HC order | File image fact-net en 2026-09-15T10:42:08.658Z Rajpal Yadav gets 2-week relief from Supreme Court in Rs 9-crore cheque bounce cases Rajpal Yadav https://www.fact.net.in/nation/swatantra-bhardwaj-gets-3-week-interim-bail-in-jantar-mantar-assault-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-04/zhrw4rn7/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-4-2026-060735-PM.png A Delhi court has granted three-week interim bail to Swatantra Bhardwaj in the alleged assault of a CJP activist's father during a Jantar Mantar protest | File image fact-net en 2026-09-15T10:35:58.412Z Swatantra Bhardwaj gets 3-week interim bail in Jantar Mantar assault case Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/bangladesh-china-discuss-proposed-economic-corridor-infrastructure-energy-cooperation https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-01-10/kjwe4hm9/20251231095L.jpg Bangladesh, China discuss economic corridor, infrastructure and energy cooperation | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-15T10:35:18.181Z Bangladesh, China discuss proposed economic corridor, infrastructure, energy cooperation World https://www.fact.net.in/nation/waste-to-wealth-over-rs-5100-cr-generated-through-scrap-disposal-says-centre https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/wjptq27f/125068831.avif Government offices generate Rs 5,102 crore from scrap disposal under cleanliness drives | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-15T10:23:44.813Z 'Waste to wealth': Over Rs 5,100 cr generated through scrap disposal, says Centre Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/us-spent-223-billion-on-weapons-in-4-months-of-iran-war-pentagon-report-reveals https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/xm7dj2ku/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-15-2026-034850-PM.png The Iran war has strained US weapons supplies, with a Pentagon report highlighting munitions shortages and bottlenecks in the defence industrial base fact-net en 2026-09-15T10:19:19.347Z US spent $22.3 billion on weapons in 4 months of Iran war, Pentagon report reveals World https://www.fact.net.in/sports/shree-charani-achieves-career-best-rating-deepti-climbs-to-no-2-in-t20i-rankings https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-23/ixayrwgt/tojdkqpkdeepti-sharma625x30009November25.jpg India's Shree Charani tops T20I rankings as Deepti Sharma climbs four places to second| File Image fact-net en 2026-09-15T10:15:34.667Z Shree Charani achieves career-best rating, Deepti climbs to No. 2 in T20I rankings Sports https://www.fact.net.in/legal/compelling-rape-survivor-to-continue-pregnancy-impairs-right-to-live-with-dignity-delhi-hc https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/d9db2c22-4ae3-4ee2-9eb2-54cbfb9c3243/STOCK_PTI9_12_2022_1005%20(3).jpg The court allowed termination of a 30-week pregnancy involving a 15-year-old rape survivor, while directing doctors to follow medical safeguards | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-15T09:54:12.883Z Compelling rape survivor to continue pregnancy impairs right to live with dignity: Delhi HC Legal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/defence-sector-cornerstone-of-2047-vision-of-self-reliant-strategically-secure-india-rajnath-singh https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-07/1refx1b2/PTI09032026000034B.jpg Rajnath Singh calls for faster defence innovation in AI, drones and emerging tech | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-15T09:09:25.736Z Defence sector cornerstone of 2047 vision of self-reliant, strategically secure India: Rajnath Singh Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/rutgers-graduates-navam-kaul-malaika-chitre-killed-by-new-york-subway-train https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/s3hyj651/Screenshot-2026-09-15-155249.png Indian-origin Malaika Chitre, Nepalese-origin Navam Kaul killed in Manhattan subway tragedy | X fact-net en 2026-09-15T09:02:38.521Z New York: Indian-origin 24-year-old among two Rutgers graduates killed in Manhattan subway tragedy World https://www.fact.net.in/legal/100-per-cent-case-of-dismissal-sc-on-suspended-punjab-police-digs-bail-plea https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/24413250-2743-4f6c-bdbd-7356a757cb52/PTI07_12_2024_000025A.jpg Supreme Court warns Punjab DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar over second bail plea | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-15T08:54:52.146Z 100% case of dismissal: SC on suspended Punjab Police DIG's bail plea Legal https://www.fact.net.in/legal/sc-issues-notice-to-school-education-secretary-over-regulation-of-educational-institutions-plea https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-10-15/km255iwa/images-2025-06-11T134143.359.jpeg SC issues notice to education secretary over alleged non-compliance with its order | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-15T08:49:36.733Z SC issues notice to school education secretary over regulation of educational institutions plea Legal https://www.fact.net.in/business/indias-rice-exporters-eye-turkey-jordan-as-next-growth-frontiers-beyond-traditional-markets https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/vpq1nryk/ANI-20260826060358.jpg India’s rice exporters turn to Turkey, Jordan for new growth opportunities | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-15T08:43:32.552Z India's rice exporters eye Turkey, Jordan as next growth frontiers beyond traditional markets Business https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/haryana-police-bolstering-intel-based-crime-monitoring-creates-database-of-45k-active-criminals https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/n1kf7rp9/Arrest-AI.png Haryana Police builds database of 45,207 active criminals, verifies 26,026 | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-15T08:37:13.624Z Haryana Police bolstering intel-based crime monitoring, creates database of 45K active criminals Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/world/china-expands-travel-restrictions-citizens-linked-to-tech-security-risks-in-focus https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/szm8mq93/HRLWcsNakAA3H1S.jpg Citizens deemed a potential threat to China’s technology security may now face travel restrictions under new rules that took effect Tuesday | Representational image/X/@PDChinaLife fact-net en 2026-09-15T08:32:14.350Z China expands travel restrictions, citizens linked to tech security risks in focus World https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/bhagwant-mann-targets-nayab-saini-over-fake-turbans-haryana-cm-hits-back https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/4512838f-e8f3-468c-8eac-9bc52ccc05ef/PTI06_18_2024_000173B.jpg Mann's turban jibe against Saini triggers political showdown in Punjab | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-15T08:28:03.046Z Bhagwant Mann targets Nayab Saini over 'fake turbans', Haryana CM hits back Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/business/tewolde-gebremariams-air-india-takeover-board-meets-ahead-of-ceo-transition https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/p7cx5dhy/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-15-2026-014956-PM.png Campbell Wilson is set to step down this month, with incoming CEO Tewolde Gebremariam taking charge amid major challenges for Air India fact-net en 2026-09-15T08:20:24.105Z Tewolde Gebremariam's Air India takeover: Board meets ahead of CEO transition Business https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/farmers-hold-sit-in-outside-several-punjab-ministers-offices-residences https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-03-31/nz9xqs96/1000068973.jpg Farmers stage dharnas outside Punjab ministers' homes over 12-point charter | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-15T08:19:32.237Z Farmers hold sit-in outside several Punjab ministers' offices, residences Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/80-per-cent-drugs-in-punjab-now-coming-from-bjp-ruled-states-arvind-kejriwal https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/e5684481-202f-448f-a61a-9baeafa4962e/PTI05_10_2024_000385A.jpg AAP's Kejriwal alleges most drugs entering Punjab now come from BJP-ruled states | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-15T08:05:25.868Z 80 per cent drugs in Punjab now coming from BJP-ruled states: Arvind Kejriwal Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-minister-launches-new-semiconductor-unit-at-csir-wing-in-kolkata https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/fj3epqvy/Kalyan-Chakraborti.jpg Bengal unveils quantum, semiconductor research hub to attract deep-tech investments | Dr. Kalyan Chakraborti / Facebook fact-net en 2026-09-15T07:56:30.076Z Bengal minister launches new semiconductor unit at CSIR wing in Kolkata West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/caqm-asks-delhi-ncr-states-to-avoid-school-sports-in-november-december-amid-pollution-concerns https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-11-28/5wxc802a/PTI11272025000375B.jpg Delhi-NCR schools advised against physical sports amid winter air pollution | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-15T07:34:24.624Z CAQM asks Delhi-NCR states to avoid school sports in November-December amid pollution concerns Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bjp-fields-mother-of-cms-slain-aide-in-nandigram-ex-murshidabad-chief-in-rejinagar https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/9f607fbf-0333-43ab-8f4c-54d921b3a6a1/F88XD56acAAz6GC.jpg BJP unveils Hasirani Rath, Sakharav Sarkar as bypoll candidates in Bengal | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-15T07:25:47.024Z BJP fields mother of CM's slain aide in Nandigram, ex-Murshidabad chief in Rejinagar West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/stage-being-set-for-levying-upi-transaction-fee-congress-slams-government https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/tu4263ep/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-15-2026-125511-PM.png fact-net en 2026-09-15T07:25:45.763Z Stage being set for levying UPI transaction fee: Congress slams government Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-woman-gets-alleged-call-in-goldy-brars-name-demanding-rs-200-crore-extortion https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/zkwd5ugs/Image-Sep-15-2026-123302-PM.png Goldy Brar's name used in alleged Rs 200 crore extortion call to Delhi woman | Representational Image fact-net en 2026-09-15T07:09:27.667Z Delhi woman gets alleged call in Goldy Brar's name demanding Rs 200 crore extortion Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-asks-centre-to-consider-extending-tenure-of-retiring-members-of-tribunals https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-28/vi3ftkpz/supreme%20court.jpeg fact-net en 2026-09-15T07:06:13.178Z Supreme Court asks Centre to consider extending tenure of retiring members of tribunals Legal https://www.fact.net.in/states/gurugram/woman-biker-hit-and-run-case-accused-car-driver-arrested-says-gurugram-cp https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/168je5bt/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-15-2026-122803-PM.png The accused had denied deliberately hitting the biker and claimed he lost control of his car near a U-turn before the collision fact-net en 2026-09-15T06:58:35.573Z Woman biker hit-and-run case: Accused car driver arrested, says Gurugram CP Gurugram, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/rbi-absorbs-rs-393-lakh-crore-through-vrrr-auction-what-it-means https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/77538c54-dae9-4a87-95a2-7a2dbe94daa0/STOCK_PTI4_5_2018_0020.jpg The RBI absorbed Rs 3.93 lakh crore through a VRRR auction as surplus liquidity in the banking system remained high at around Rs 10.73 lakh crore fact-net en 2026-09-15T06:51:31.669Z RBI absorbs Rs 3.93 lakh crore through VRRR auction: What it means Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/amazon-now-hits-usd-1-billion-in-annualised-sales-in-india-orders-double https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/aqh7xuix/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-15-2026-121820-PM.png Amazon Now has expanded fourfold in less than 10 weeks, backed by more than 750 micro-fulfilment and urban fulfilment centres | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-15T06:48:47.500Z Amazon Now hits USD 1 billion in annualised sales in India, orders double Business https://www.fact.net.in/states/bihar/bihar-floods-rahul-gandhi-urges-government-to-speed-up-relief-rescue-operations https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/rt1tq926/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-15-2026-113021-AM.png Rahul Gandhi has appealed to Congress workers to assist flood-hit people as heavy rain pushes several rivers and streams above danger marks | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-15T06:01:04.664Z Bihar floods: Rahul Gandhi urges government to speed up relief, rescue operations Bihar, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/epfo-whatsapp-channel-launched-check-how-to-join-and-what-youll-get https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/egvvwox8/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-15-2026-112600-AM.png EPFO’s new WhatsApp channel adds another way for members to receive official information. Here’s how to join and what the service offers | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-15T05:56:46.137Z EPFO WhatsApp channel launched: Check how to join and what you’ll get EPFO WhatsApp channel, EPFO https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/himalayan-glaciers-melting-65-per-cent-faster-black-carbon-driving-one-third-of-loss https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/4jffkyh8/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-15-2026-105201-AM.png Black carbon from the plains is accelerating glacier melt, while limited monitoring of the region’s thousands of glaciers is raising concern | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-15T05:22:30.076Z Himalayan glaciers melting 65 per cent faster, black carbon driving one-third of loss Special Reports https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/indias-first-three-coach-metro-is-coming-to-delhicheck-route-and-stations https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-24/xeruhgbr/delhi-metro-station-rail-dmrc-600nw-2490453693.jpg Delhi’s new Lajpat Nagar-Saket G Block corridor will introduce India’s first three-coach Metro trains and connect eight South Delhi stations | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-15T05:17:31.874Z India’s first three-coach Metro is coming to Delhi—check route and stations Delhi, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/us-judge-blocks-trump-rule-limiting-visas-for-foreign-students-journalists https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-15/9xw90uqp/PTI12_20_2023_000062B.jpg The blocked rule proposed four-year limits for student and exchange visas and shorter stays for foreign journalists, including a 90-day cap for Chinese journalists | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-15T05:10:08.442Z US judge blocks Trump rule limiting visas for foreign students, journalists World https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/60-years-later-maharashtra-forms-sit-to-probe-174-acre-government-land-transfer https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/08be4669-7222-431b-900e-83ff54f3f10e/STOCK_PTI2_5_2023_90.jpg The SIT will investigate how the 174-acre government land parcel changed hands over six decades and whether any action is warranted against those responsible | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-15T05:02:15.876Z 60 years later, Maharashtra forms SIT to probe 174-acre government land transfer Maharashtra, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/gurugram-hit-and-run-row-biker-questions-accuseds-felt-sorry-claim https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-14/0s90xir9/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-14-2026-103959-AM.png A Gurugram biker has shared action-camera footage of a collision involving her motorcycle, alleging that the car's occupants had been following her before the crash | Instagram/rebelwheels_sia_ fact-net en 2026-09-15T04:56:51.197Z Gurugram hit-and-run row: Biker questions accused’s 'felt sorry' claim Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/world/us-confirms-weapons-are-deployed-in-space-for-the-first-time-cites-china-russia-threats https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/ekjqshcu/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-15-2026-102059-AM.png The US Space Force says weapons capable of offensive and defensive action are already in orbit, amid concerns over China and Russia | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-15T04:51:26.071Z US confirms weapons are deployed in space for the first time, cites China, Russia threats World https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/emmy-awards-2026-from-widows-bay-to-spider-noir-see-all-the-winners https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/pvjxa3ki/HSOqpL7a4AAgWaw.jpg From acting and directing to sound, visual effects and animation, here is the full list of winners from the 2026 Emmy Awards ceremonies | X/@IMDb fact-net en 2026-09-15T04:48:07.962Z Emmy Awards 2026: From Widow’s Bay to Spider-Noir, see all the winners Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/tech/organisational-change-oracle-layoffs-begin-as-employees-receive-6-am-role-eliminations-emails https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-04-01/dkz2pfsi/iy8i.png Oracle is cutting more jobs while spending billions on AI and data centres, with the company yet to disclose the number of employees affected in the latest round | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-15T04:26:41.308Z 'Organisational change': Oracle layoffs begin as employees receive 6 am role eliminations emails Tech https://www.fact.net.in/nation/home-ministry-summons-top-officials-after-3-italians-bypass-delhi-immigration-fly-to-munich https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/ld35yduf/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-052351-PM.png The incident has put spotlight on airport transfer procedures after three passengers reached Munich without completing immigration formalities in Delhi | Representational image/X/@DelhiAirport fact-net en 2026-09-15T04:21:15.288Z Home Ministry summons top officials after 3 Italians bypass Delhi immigration, fly to Munich Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/child-safety-non-negotiable-meta-agrees-to-report-sexual-abuse-cases-to-law-enforcement-in-india https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-20/ottxli0b/hfuj.png The move comes amid scrutiny of Instagram over alleged child sexual abuse material in advertisements and growing government pressure on social media platforms | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-15T04:11:58.402Z Child safety 'non-negotiable': Meta agrees to report sexual abuse cases to law enforcement in India Nation https://www.fact.net.in/sports/female-athletes-slam-sydney-sweeney-ad-for-sexualising-women-in-sport https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/ddd908rd/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-15-2026-093753-AM.png A Sydney Sweeney sports ad has triggered backlash from athletes who argue that women in sport should be celebrated for strength, skill and hard work | X fact-net en 2026-09-15T04:08:31.557Z Female athletes slam Sydney Sweeney ad for ‘sexualising women in sport’ Sydney Sweeney ad 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