https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/do-not-need-certificate-of-honesty-from-anyone-punjab-cm-on-eds-letter-to-state-dgp https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-07/piajngix/Punjab%20CM%20Mann.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-19T13:32:21.001Z 'Do not need certificate of honesty from anyone': CM Mann on ED's letter to state DGP Bhagwant Mann, Punjab CM, ED letter https://www.fact.net.in/world/pakistan-govt-moves-supreme-court-against-order-to-shift-imran-khan-to-private-hospital https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/584j40mf/STOCKPTI51520230328.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-19T13:27:32.333Z Pakistan govt moves Supreme Court against order to shift Imran Khan to private hospital Imran Khan, Pakistan Supreme, Shifa Hospital https://www.fact.net.in/business/rbi-governor-flags-inflation-risks-says-greater-clarity-is-needed-before-policy-rate-recalibration https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-12-09/dhht6azu/vjvmb.png Malhotra said inflation expectations had moved somewhat higher but remained contained fact-net en 2026-08-19T13:19:49.405Z RBI Governor flags inflation risks; says greater clarity is needed before policy rate recalibration RBI monetary policy, inflation risks, policy rate, RBI Governor, MPC minutes https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/from-survival-to-supremacy-indias-600-test-transformation https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/9n0bv0wa/ANI-20260819093038.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-19T13:16:05.654Z From survival to supremacy, India’s 600-Test transformation India Test cricket, 600th Test, Shubman Gill, CK Nayudu, Indian cricket history https://www.fact.net.in/sports/fih-mens-hockey-wc-india-enter-pakistan-clash-enjoying-a-10-year-unbeaten-run-against-arch-rivals https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/11nprekp/HarmanpreetSingh17870705773091787070577448c6504113-0b3b-46e3-9bab-422fa27bf604.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-19T13:16:01.969Z FIH Men's Hockey WC: India enter Pakistan clash enjoying a 10-year unbeaten run against arch-rivals India vs Pakistan, FIH Hockey World Cup, India hockey, Pakistan hockey https://www.fact.net.in/sports/nick-kyrgios-provisionally-suspended-after-testing-positive-for-cocaine https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/xsq8f7gi/51982752org2.82906115.jpg.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-19T13:15:57.966Z Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine Nick Kyrgios, cocaine test, provisional suspension, tennis doping, ITIA case https://www.fact.net.in/sports/satwik-chirag-get-a-walkover-enter-bwf-world-championships-pre-quarterfinals https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/xanhkgol/ANI-20260819070551.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-19T13:15:55.281Z Satwik-Chirag get a walkover, enter BWF World Championships pre-quarterfinals Satwik Chirag, BWF Worlds, World Championships https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/cng-cylinder-explosion-at-fuel-pump-in-delhi-kills-three-several-injured https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/ipqho4ql/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-062303-PM.png Authorities have not yet determined what caused the truck's CNG cylinder to rupture during the filling operation fact-net en 2026-08-19T12:53:42.290Z CNG cylinder explosion at fuel pump in Delhi kills three, several injured CNG explosion, Delhi blast, cylinder blast, CNG station https://www.fact.net.in/legal/neet-ug-row-delhi-high-court-refuses-plea-seeking-ntas-abolition https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/d9db2c22-4ae3-4ee2-9eb2-54cbfb9c3243/STOCK_PTI9_12_2022_1005%20(3).jpg The court declined to hear the plea in its present form, while petitioners sought permission to file separate cases over NEET UG and exam reforms | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-19T11:58:05.707Z NEET UG row: Delhi High Court refuses plea seeking NTA's abolition NEET UG, NEET UG 2026, Delhi High Court, National Testing Agency https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/delhi-igi-airport-enters-worlds-top-15-busiest-airports-beats-seoul-and-paris https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/ld35yduf/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-052351-PM.png Delhi IGI Airport handled 78,148,081 passengers in 2025 | X/@DelhiAirport fact-net en 2026-08-19T11:54:30.670Z Delhi IGI airport enters world’s top 15 busiest airports, beats Seoul and Paris Delhi IGI airport, Indira Gandhi International Airport, Airports Council International https://www.fact.net.in/business/sensex-nifty-tumble-again-as-us-iran-tensions-push-crude-higher https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08/c614c1e6-b0b8-4304-9eaf-046c6e3efe2e/STOCK_PTI3_19_2020_0028.jpg Sensex declined for the fourth straight session and Nifty for the seventh as global cues and higher oil prices pressured equities | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-19T11:31:41.463Z Sensex, Nifty tumble again as US-Iran tensions push crude higher Sensex, Nifty, stock market https://www.fact.net.in/legal/arrest-warrant-against-tmc-mp-mahua-moitra-for-not-honouring-court-summons-in-hate-speech-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-02-13/1d1hczte/PTI07312024000097B.jpg The Judge had on Tuesday directed the TMC MP to appear before the court the next day, but noted that she was not present | File image fact-net en 2026-08-19T11:27:38.498Z Arrest warrant against TMC MP Mahua Moitra for not honouring court summons in hate speech case TMC MP Mahua Moitra, Mahua Moitra, TMC https://www.fact.net.in/legal/delhi-court-denies-bail-to-man-accused-of-rs-104-crore-impersonation-fraud https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/shckj5p0/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-045356-PM.png An unidentified person impersonated Sidharath Jain, managing director of INOX Air Products, by using his profile picture from a different mobile number | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-19T11:25:12.485Z Delhi court denies bail to man accused of Rs 10.4 crore impersonation fraud Delhi court , impersonation , fraud https://www.fact.net.in/legal/why-not-women-sc-slams-coast-guard-over-permanent-commission-denial https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/54b72442-f9a3-4b75-8f87-0152572fbd5d/GP7j_cna0AAdt3q.jpg The Supreme Court has given the Coast Guard two weeks to decide on permanent commission for officer Priyanka Tyagi | File image fact-net en 2026-08-19T11:19:44.183Z ‘Why not women?’ SC slams Coast Guard over permanent commission denial Supreme Court, Coast Guard https://www.fact.net.in/business/young-workers-drive-indias-formal-jobs-as-79-of-new-uans-come-from-18-30-age-group https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/sk5i3msv/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-044458-PM.png A Quess report highlights the growing role of young workers, apprenticeships and smaller cities in India's organised workforce | Representational image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-08-19T11:15:39.640Z Young workers drive India's formal jobs as 79% of new UANs come from 18-30 age group formal employment India, UAN, EPFO subscribers, EPFO https://www.fact.net.in/states/jammu-and-kashmir/us-envoy-sergio-gor-calls-jk-important-part-of-india-signals-travel-advisory-review https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/v5f06g9f/PTI08192026000280A.jpg US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor speaks to the media as he arrives at the residence of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, in Srinagar, on Wednesday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-19T10:53:22.364Z US envoy Sergio Gor calls J&K ‘important part of India’, signals travel advisory review US envoy Sergio Gor, Jammu and Kashmir, Operation Sindoor, Pahalgam terror attack, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Omar Abdullah, Donald Trump https://www.fact.net.in/legal/cji-kant-like-fatherly-figure-scba-chief-pradeep-rai-after-election-win https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-03-01/ka916zmz/PTI02282026000429B.jpg File image fact-net en 2026-08-19T10:17:02.000Z ‘CJI Kant like fatherly figure’: SCBA chief Pradeep Rai after election win Pradeep Rai , Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, CJI Kant https://www.fact.net.in/legal/can-life-imprisonment-run-consecutively-with-other-sentences-supreme-court-clarifies https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-22/i1o8zhkm/STOCK_PTI11_1_2018_1300%20(2).jpg The Supreme Court also faulted the High Court for enhancing a convict’s sentence on its own | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-19T10:12:01.336Z Can life imprisonment run consecutively with other sentences? Supreme Court clarifies Supreme Court, life imprisonment https://www.fact.net.in/legal/scba-election-result-pradeep-rai-wins-presidents-post-with-822-votes https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/6lv7nlbv/HQBfBtYa4AAwY1p.png Pradeep Rai has won the SCBA presidential election, while Rahul Kaushik and Pragya Baghel were elected VP and secretary | File image/X/@PandeyJaideep fact-net en 2026-08-19T09:22:58.633Z SCBA election result: Pradeep Rai wins president’s post with 822 votes Pradeep Rai, Supreme Court Bar Association, Supreme Court Bar Association president https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/this-is-politics-satyendar-jain-arrested-in-djb-tender-case-links-action-to-punjab-polls https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/j49tb9im/PTI08192026000075A.jpg AAP leader Satyendar Jain, centre, being produced before the court after an arrest by the Anti-Corruption Branch, in New Delhi, on Wednesday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-19T09:14:45.928Z 'This is politics': Satyendar Jain arrested in DJB tender case, links action to Punjab polls Satyendar Jain, Punjab Assembly polls, Delhi Jal Board https://www.fact.net.in/business/new-rbi-loan-rules-what-changes-for-home-and-personal-loan-borrowers https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-04-24/86jlyqqu/RBI.jpg From faster rate resets to existing loan migration, here's what RBI's proposed framework could mean for borrowers fact-net en 2026-08-19T09:08:53.417Z New RBI loan rules: What changes for home and personal loan borrowers? RBI, home loan, personal loan https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/sunita-ahuja-withdraws-divorce-case-govindas-manager-says-family-matters https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-15/4qufnz5o/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-15-2026-075120-PM.png Sunita Ahuja's divorce case against Govinda has been withdrawn, with the actor's manager reacting to the couple's long-running marital controversy | File image fact-net en 2026-08-19T08:58:32.406Z Sunita Ahuja withdraws divorce case, Govinda's manager says 'family matters' Sunita Ahuja, Govinda https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/tamil-nadu-government-takes-u-turn-withdraws-order-restricting-students-from-protests https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-28/5gqhsvju/PTI05282026000065A-1.jpg Tamil Nadu's Higher Education department withdrew its student protest directive after it triggered a debate over students' right to protest | Representational image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-19T08:46:19.322Z Tamil Nadu government takes U-turn, withdraws order restricting students from protests Tamil Nadu government , Tamil Nadu, CM Vijay, Vijay https://www.fact.net.in/nation/i-need-to-pay-my-rent-shehzad-poonawalla-on-quitting-bjp https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-01-17/aayyam0d/1000050395.jpg Shehzad Poonawalla has opened up about his resignation, saying he needs to pay his rent and does not come from a political legacy | File image fact-net en 2026-08-19T08:39:13.709Z 'I need to pay my rent': Shehzad Poonawalla on quitting BJP Shehzad Poonawalla https://www.fact.net.in/nation/trump-tariffs-failed-to-dent-indias-us-export-share-heres-what-data-shows https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/8njfj5jc/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-012722-PM.png The US accounts for about 20% of India's exports in the 12 months through July | Representational image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-08-19T08:32:14.498Z Trump tariffs failed to dent India's US export share? Here's what data shows Trump tariffs, India US, India, USA, US, Donald Trump, India US exports, Trump tariffs India https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/after-operation-safed-sagars-global-success-netflix-announces-mig-21-documentary https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/0os40xwc/Screenshot-2026-08-19-132036.png The new documentary follows 'Operation Safed Sagar's' focus on the MiG-21 and will premiere on Netflix on August 26 | X/@NetflixIndia fact-net en 2026-08-19T07:51:45.700Z After 'Operation Safed Sagar's' global success, Netflix announces MiG-21 documentary Operation Safed Sagar, Netflix, The Last Salute https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/exciting-unexpected-beautiful-robert-downey-jr-picks-doctor-doom-over-iron-man-in-mcu-return https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/irl9g61w/Screenshot-2026-08-19-131000.png Robert Downey Jr picks Marvel villain Doctor Doom over iconic Iron Man role fact-net en 2026-08-19T07:40:52.735Z 'Exciting, unexpected & beautiful': Robert Downey Jr picks Doctor Doom over Iron Man in MCU return Robert Downey Jr, Iron Man, Doctor Doom, MCU villain, Avengers: Doomsday https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/prabhas-spirit-to-clash-with-salman-khans-svc63-on-eid-2027 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/aazgdn3x/Untitled-design-2.png Spirit release date unchanged amid Salman Khan clash rumours | X/@TheSpiritMovie fact-net en 2026-08-19T07:30:32.550Z Prabhas' 'Spirit' to clash with Salman Khan's 'SVC63' on Eid 2027 Prabhas, Spirit, Salman Khan, SVC63, Eid 2027 https://www.fact.net.in/states/jharkhand/how-many-jpsc-jssc-exams-have-been-cancelled-in-jharkhand-full-list https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/fz7bg1c9/PTI08042026000566A.jpg Job aspirants and students gather during a march to protest against the state government over alleged paper leaks and irregularities in JPSC and JSSC examinations, in Ranchi | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-19T07:23:03.890Z How many JPSC, JSSC exams have been cancelled in Jharkhand? Full list JPSC, JSSC , JSSC exam, Jharkhand, Jharkhandprotest https://www.fact.net.in/nation/amazon-fined-1-lakh-for-selling-ordinary-sweets-as-ram-mandir-prasad https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/7fc5ac31-d824-4893-98af-898792548f92/GEhaxHcbIAAJBj2.jpg The CCPA said Amazon facilitated the sale of ordinary sweets marketed as Ram Mandir Prasad without authorisation from the Temple Trust | File image/X fact-net en 2026-08-19T07:11:14.035Z Amazon fined ₹1 lakh for selling ordinary sweets as ‘Ram Mandir Prasad’ Ram Mandir Prasad, Ram Mandir , Amazon https://www.fact.net.in/nation/foolproof-neet-exam-system-difficult-to-breach-centre-tells-supreme-court https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/fbaaadcf-aaed-4bc2-917f-6c5fdcdbb7bf/PTI07_02_2024_000224B.jpg From question selection to CCTV-monitored printing, the Centre detailed the safeguards it says make the NEET system difficult to breach | Representational image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-19T07:05:53.627Z ‘Foolproof’ NEET exam system difficult to breach, Centre tells Supreme Court NEET, NEET UG, NEET paper leak https://www.fact.net.in/world/pakistan-extends-airspace-ban-for-indian-aircraft-till-september-24 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/cr0jcmhd/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-115856-AM.png The ban has been extended monthly since last year, causing financial problems for airlines and extended travel time for passengers | Representational image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-08-19T06:30:29.245Z Pakistan extends airspace ban for Indian aircraft till September 24 Pakistan , Pakistan India, Pakistan airspace India https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-waterlogging-drops-57-but-21-repeat-hotspots-remain https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-08/qhpfpr2l/PTI08072026000405B2.jpg Waterlogging locations in Delhi have fallen sharply this year, but 21 hotspots continue to face recurring inundation during the monsoon | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-19T06:25:31.416Z Delhi waterlogging drops 57%, but 21 repeat hotspots remain Delhi waterlogging, Delhi, waterlogging https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/did-punjab-schools-skip-independence-day-celebrations-nhrc-seeks-report-from-govt https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/kabx08sx/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-115031-AM.png The Commission wants school-wise details on flag hoisting, the National Anthem and student participation | Representational image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-08-19T06:21:30.913Z Did Punjab schools skip Independence Day celebrations? NHRC seeks report from govt Independence Day, Punjab, Independence Day Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/business/piyush-goyal-leads-70-member-delegation-to-singapore-to-boost-trade-investment https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-10-24/cn5oagmt/PTI10182025000074A.jpg India is stepping up its trade and investment push with Singapore as Goyal leads a business delegation from August 19 to 21 | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-19T06:06:40.077Z Piyush Goyal leads 70-member delegation to Singapore to boost trade, investment Piyush Goyal Singapore, India Singapore trade, India Singapore relations, Piyush Goyal Singapore visit https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/tn-mlas-to-get-cars-rs-75k-monthly-allowance-5-fold-health-cover-hike-under-vijay-government https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-28/vz9chgiv/ANI-20260728081509.jpg Tamil Nadu MLAs are set to receive cars and fresh allowances, while the DMK has questioned the additional government expenditure | File image fact-net en 2026-08-19T06:01:56.926Z TN MLAs to get cars, Rs 75K monthly allowance, 5-fold health cover hike under Vijay government Tamil Nadu MLAs, Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu CM, Vijay government https://www.fact.net.in/world/canada-tariffs-delayed-as-trump-cites-last-minute-deal-with-ottawa https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-01-24/h9cchhiy/TrumpCarney19801.jpg Trump's 50% tariffs on Canada have been put on hold after a last-minute push for a deal between Washington and Ottawa | File image fact-net en 2026-08-19T05:20:51.477Z Canada tariffs delayed as Trump cites last-minute 'DEAL' with Ottawa Canada , Trump, Donald Trump , Trump Canada tariffs, Canada tariffs https://www.fact.net.in/nation/abhijeet-dipke-reacts-to-nda-offer-wasnt-i-anti-national-for-you https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/1drqzb7v/Screenshot-2026-08-19-103235.png Abhijeet Dipke is the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party and has been involved in student-led protests | File image/Instagram/Abhijeet Dipke https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/p9znytxf/Untitled-design-1.png fact-net en 2026-08-19T05:05:31.187Z Abhijeet Dipke reacts to NDA offer: 'Wasn't I anti-national for you?' Abhijeet Dipke, CJP, NDA, Cockroach Janta Party, Ramdas Athawale https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/ed-raids-sp-leader-azam-khan-linked-jauhar-trust-university-in-money-laundering-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/0dh9tvc5/Untitled-design.png The ED searched 10 premises linked to Azam Khan's Jauhar Trust and university in UP and Delhi over alleged diversion of government funds | File image/ANI fact-net en 2026-08-19T04:48:55.450Z ED raids SP leader Azam Khan-linked Jauhar Trust, university in money laundering case Azam Khan, Jauhar University, Azam Khan ED raid, Azam Khan latest news https://www.fact.net.in/world/iran-rejects-uae-attack-claim-as-baseless-after-trade-freeze https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/i9nkswa1/HQCgeI9bsAAJw1S.jpg Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei accused regional countries of making allegations that could undermine attempts to improve security and cooperation | File image/ANI fact-net en 2026-08-19T04:32:50.627Z Iran rejects UAE 'attack' claim as 'baseless' after trade freeze Iran, UAE, Iran UAE , Iran UAE tensions, UAE Iran relations, Iran UAE missile claims https://www.fact.net.in/world/uae-cuts-trade-ties-with-iran-after-two-ballistic-missiles-target-shipping https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/pb4zu5bn/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-095142-AM.png A missile incident in the Gulf has triggered a major UAE response, with Abu Dhabi halting trade and financial transactions with Iran | Representative image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-08-19T04:23:15.910Z UAE cuts trade ties with Iran after two ballistic missiles target shipping UAE, Iran, UAE Iran relations, UAE Iran trade, Iran missile incident https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/kolkata-hotel-fire-kills-9-including-4-year-old-child-80-rescued https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-19/oaog4d0h/PTI08192026000016B.jpg Civil Defence Quick Response Team, police personnel and other officials present at the site after a fire broke out at a dingy five-storey building on Mirza Galib Street, early Wednesday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-19T04:07:58.080Z Kolkata fire kills 9, including 4-year-old child; safety lapses under scanner Kolkata fire, Kolkata building fire, Kolkata hotel fire, Mirza Galib Street fire https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/364-lakh-students-shifted-from-private-to-government-schools-since-2022 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/cjgeau0f/Harjot-Singh-Bains-file-photo.webp fact-net en 2026-08-18T18:23:56.540Z '3.64 lakh students shifted from private to government schools since 2022' Punjab government schools, school infrastructure, Harjot Singh Bains https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/punjab-police-launches-final-round-of-gender-sensitisation-training-for-1453-personnel https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/2o3er5qy/ffddff.png fact-net en 2026-08-18T18:23:20.980Z Punjab Police launches final round of gender sensitisation training for 1,453 personnel gender sensitisation, Punjab Police https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/cjp-accuses-bengal-bjp-of-intimidation-demands-arrests-in-bankura-attack-case https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/mnt9px1r/PTI08182026000407A.jpg Asutosh Ranka alleged that the attack was linked to the victim’s son’s association with the organisation and his participation in its “School Thik Karo” campaign fact-net en 2026-08-18T18:19:01.602Z CJP accuses Bengal BJP of intimidation, demands arrests in Bankura attack case Bankura attack, CJP allegations, Bengal BJP, School Thik Karo, CJP protest https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-bjp-to-take-100-day-report-card-to-four-crore-voters-seeks-public-feedback https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-01-04/skvbmg9a/bjp-1024x576.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-18T18:16:44.054Z Bengal BJP to take 100-day report card to four crore voters, seeks public feedback Bengal BJP, 100-day report, voter outreach, Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal government https://www.fact.net.in/business/goldman-sachs-bnp-paribas-among-investors-buying-3-paytm-stake-for-rs-2949-crore https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/bcwemaq1/6a83d636a964e-paytm-shares-a-total-of-rs-2-94894-crore-worth-1-92-10-110-paytm-shares-changed-hands-in-a-block-a-184904918-16x9.avif fact-net en 2026-08-18T18:09:20.364Z Goldman Sachs, BNP Paribas among investors buying 3% Paytm stake for Rs 2,949 crore Paytm stake sale, One97 Communications, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs https://www.fact.net.in/business/rrb-loans-rise-103-to-rs-578-lakh-crore-in-fy26-agriculture-remains-biggest-beneficiary https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/rf5km7wn/kerala-gramin-bank-cheranallur-ernakulam-banks-w7RDx04Pl0.avif fact-net en 2026-08-18T18:05:51.358Z RRB loans rise 10.3% to Rs 5.78 lakh crore in FY26, agriculture remains biggest beneficiary Regional Rural Banks, RRB loans, rural credit, agriculture lending https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/nta-removes-600-experts-in-major-exam-overhaul-introduces-four-tier-question-paper-checks https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/zpm5ti2b/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-112931-PM.png The measures were reviewed on Tuesday following directions from Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi fact-net en 2026-08-18T18:00:34.153Z NTA removes 600 experts in major exam overhaul, introduces four-tier question paper checks NTA overhaul, exam reforms, question paper checks, exam security, NEET paper leak https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/vin-diesel-shares-big-update-on-fast-forever https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/aa86afph/DMShURuC-Vin-Diesel-The-Fate-Of-The-Furious-1-1200x800.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-18T17:53:49.641Z Vin Diesel shares big update on 'Fast Forever' Fast Forever, Fast Furious, Vin Diesel, final chapter, Dominic Toretto https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/books/sonia-gandhi-to-tell-six-decade-story-of-love-loss-and-politics-in-her-upcoming-memoir-belonging https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/h0g79ubq/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-111553-PM.png fact-net en 2026-08-18T17:49:34.783Z Sonia Gandhi to tell six-decade story of love, loss and politics in her upcoming memoir, ‘Belonging’ Sonia Gandhi memoir, Sonia Gandhi, political memoir, Rajiv Gandhi https://www.fact.net.in/nation/air-india-begins-voluntary-testing-programme-for-all-pilots-after-phuket-delhi-incident https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-10-28/629bwczs/Air-India.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-18T17:49:02.082Z Air India begins 'voluntary' testing programme for all pilots after Phuket-Delhi incident Air India pilots, psychoactive screening, Phuket Delhi flight https://www.fact.net.in/nation/kejriwal-calls-satyendar-jains-arrest-dictatorship-accuses-bjp-of-political-vendetta https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-10-19/bvjr74ys/PTI10192024000043B.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-18T17:35:02.185Z Kejriwal calls Satyendar Jain’s arrest ‘dictatorship’, accuses BJP of political vendetta Satyendar Jain arrest, AAP vs BJP, Arvind Kejriwal https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-women-to-get-lakshmi-yojana-letters-from-august-27-payments-from-september-1 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-10/je08v61l/PTI08062026000389B-1.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-18T17:29:54.918Z Delhi women to get Lakshmi Yojana letters from August 27, payments from September 1 Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/world/iran-fired-missiles-trigger-emergency-alert-in-uae-no-casualties-reported https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/cuicj7ek/vdbbsd.png fact-net en 2026-08-18T17:29:43.179Z Iran-fired missiles trigger emergency alert in UAE, no casualties reported UAE missile alert, UAE air defence, Iran missiles https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/satyendar-jain-arrested-in-delhi-jal-board-tender-case-five-others-held https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-08/e7z3771g/ANI-20251208144128.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-18T15:55:34.224Z Satyendar Jain arrested in Delhi Jal Board tender case, five others held Satyendar Jain, Delhi Jal Board, ACB arrest https://www.fact.net.in/legal/calcutta-hc-rejects-tmc-plea-ritabrata-banerjee-to-remain-leader-of-opposition-in-bengal https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-02-04/pc89p7ol/tjfjfk.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-18T15:52:45.622Z Ritabrata’s appointment as LoP ‘provisional decision’, to remain in post for 2 months: Calcutta HC Calcutta High Court, Ritabrata Banerjee https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/pm-cares-corpus-rises-to-rs-8452-crore-93-parked-in-fixed-deposits https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/81fsmn2i/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-081920-PM.png Since its establishment, PM CARES has been at the centre of a continuing debate over transparency and institutional oversight fact-net en 2026-08-18T14:50:12.255Z PM CARES corpus rises to Rs 8,452 crore, 93% parked in fixed deposits; FD interest matches donation PM CARES Fund, PM CARES corpus, fixed deposits, PM CARES transparency https://www.fact.net.in/sports/bwf-world-championships-2026-treesa-gayatri-advance-kavipriya-simran-bow-out-in-womens-doubles https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/rscnr7ff/ANI-20260818135253.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-18T14:48:14.477Z BWF World Championships 2026: Treesa-Gayatri advance, Kavipriya-Simran bow out in women's doubles BWF World Championships, Treesa Gayatri, women's doubles https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/tech/youtube-to-count-a-view-as-soon-as-playback-starts-from-august-24 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-11/ghbezspn/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-11-2026-063019-PM.png fact-net en 2026-08-18T14:16:35.965Z YouTube to count a view as soon as playback starts from August 24 YouTube views, view count, playback start, YouTube update https://www.fact.net.in/business/i-t-department-scans-394-entities-over-suspicious-foreign-remittances https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-10-29/87djhimx/Income-Tax-Dept.PNG fact-net en 2026-08-18T14:16:19.904Z I-T Department scans 394 entities over suspicious foreign remittances IncomeTax https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/at-92-gulzars-songs-still-define-indias-emotional-memory https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/e90dgiry/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-071219-PM.png fact-net en 2026-08-18T14:16:15.051Z At 92, Gulzar’s songs still define India’s emotional memory Gulzar, Hindi lyrics, Indian poet https://www.fact.net.in/nation/indias-election-system-credible-robust-mea-after-trumps-praise-of-voter-ids-in-india https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-03-19/jnc9vwug/1500x9001948008-randhir-jaiswal.webp fact-net en 2026-08-18T14:15:54.767Z 'India's election system credible, robust': MEA after Trump's praise of voter IDs in India voter ID, Trump India, India election system, MEA statement https://www.fact.net.in/states/manipur/manipur-to-send-mla-team-to-delhi-as-48-hour-bandh-intensifies-nrc-before-census-demand https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/jujgjqr6/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-063135-PM.png Spokesperson and MLA Sapam Ranjan Singh said the state remained committed to pursuing the NRC issue and would approach central leaders for guidance and intervention fact-net en 2026-08-18T13:26:30.050Z Manipur to send MLA team to Delhi as 48-hour bandh intensifies NRC-before-Census demand Manipur, NRC https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/ganga-expressway-stretch-sinks-in-unnao-after-rain-repair-work-begins https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/jepv9sco/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-063825-PM.png fact-net en 2026-08-18T13:26:25.120Z Ganga Expressway stretch sinks in Unnao after rain, repair work begins GangaExpressway, UttarPradesh https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-shares-ai-image-declaring-strait-of-hormuz-new-us-territory-amid-iran-tensions https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/924tx8zm/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-065139-PM.png fact-net en 2026-08-18T13:26:19.072Z Trump shares AI image declaring Strait of Hormuz ‘new US territory’ amid Iran tensions Trump, Hormuz https://www.fact.net.in/business/ongc-gets-us-nod-to-expand-venezuela-operations-eyes-control-of-oil-projects https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/20s3zfd6/ANI-20260817140050.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-18T13:26:14.986Z ONGC gets US nod to expand Venezuela operations, eyes control of oil projects ONGC https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/norways-whale-shaped-attraction-to-open-in-arctic-in-2027 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/jxfvysm9/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-060907-PM.png Norway’s new Arctic attraction The Whale will combine whale science, art and architecture with a prime whale-watching location | Representational image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-08-18T12:40:46.956Z Norway’s whale-shaped attraction to open in Arctic in 2027 Norway, Norway The Whale https://www.fact.net.in/nation/no-safe-harbour-centre-steps-up-pressure-on-meta-over-csam-content https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-20/ottxli0b/hfuj.png Government sources said India's approach is about legal compliance, not censorship, as talks with Meta continue on online harms | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-18T12:19:11.493Z 'No safe harbour': Centre steps up pressure on Meta over CSAM content Meta, CSAM content, Centre https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/tech/google-may-ditch-china-for-pixel-production-what-it-means-for-india https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/pjyv8mpy/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-052707-PM.png Google may move Pixel phones, earbuds and smartwatches out of China by 2027, with India and Vietnam emerging as key manufacturing hubs | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-18T11:57:45.911Z Google may ditch China for Pixel production — what it means for India Google , Google Pixel, Pixel manufacturing, Google India https://www.fact.net.in/states/bihar/ak-47-firing-row-bihar-transfers-siwan-sp-17-senior-ips-officers-reshuffled https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/qt60b5i0/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-052041-PM.png The state has told the Supreme Court that four AK-47 rounds were fired into the air after the constable was surrounded by protesters | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-18T11:51:08.615Z AK-47 firing row: Bihar transfers Siwan SP, 17 senior IPS officers reshuffled AK-47 firing, AK-47 firing Bihar, Bihar transfers Siwan SP, Bihar https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/gastronomy/no-onion-no-garlic-mcaloo-tikki-mcdonalds-shravan-menu-divides-the-internet https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/2qoy1y4w/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-043301-PM.png From unsalted fries to no onion-garlic McAloo Tikki, McDonald’s Shravan offerings have sparked a lively discussion online | Representational image/AI generated fact-net en 2026-08-18T11:43:48.125Z No onion, no garlic McAloo Tikki? McDonald's Shravan menu divides the internet McDonald's Shravan menu, McDonald's https://www.fact.net.in/legal/no-excuse-and-no-justification-supreme-court-orders-panel-to-probe-delhi-protest-allegations https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-14/4n0h3hqc/SC%20HD.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-18T10:58:31.384Z ‘No excuse and no justification’: Supreme Court orders panel to probe Delhi protest allegations Supreme Court, Delhi protest https://www.fact.net.in/states/jharkhand/ended-my-hunger-strike-not-protest-devendra-mahto-announces-fresh-jharkhand-recruitment-stir https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/pg03n2q7/PTI08052026000171B.jpg The announcement comes after Chief Minister Hemant Soren said an exam reforms committee would recommend measures to strengthen the recruitment process | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-18T10:50:33.211Z 'Ended my hunger strike, not protest': Devendra Mahto announces fresh Jharkhand recruitment stir Devendra Mahto, Jharkhand recruitment stir, Jharkhand recruitment protest, Jharkhand https://www.fact.net.in/nation/censorship-inside-and-outside-parliament-derek-obrien-on-200-disallowed-questions https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08/9e40aab8-f33c-4c73-87f7-86eea76e5cde/derek%20obrian.webp TMC MP Derek O’Brien has alleged that 207 questions raised by him since 2021 were disallowed, citing issues including terror attacks, jobs and hate crimes | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-18T10:43:28.238Z 'Censorship! Inside and outside Parliament': Derek O’Brien on 200+ disallowed questions Derek O’Brien, Derek, Derek TMC, Parliament https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttarakhand/heavy-rain-lashes-uttarakhand-students-among-8-rescued-orange-alert-in-4-districts https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/14zt6jt2/PTI08182026000143B.jpg Rising water levels in rivers and streams posed a threat to people in several areas | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/akqp9hzm/PTI08182026000094B.jpg Following rainfall in the mountains of Uttarakhand, the water level of the Ganges at Rishikesh's Triveni Ghat has risen, and the river is flowing above the danger mark, on Tuesday | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/e2q1wpjk/PTI08182026000154B.jpg People look through debris after a house collapsed due to heavy rain, at a village in Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, on Tuesday | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/dae3wvif/PTI08182026000013B.jpg A vehicle lies overturned in the swollen Bin river following an accident on the Rishikesh-Haridwar-Chilla Barrage Road, in Rishikesh, on Tuesday | PTI https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/r2b2hcdm/PTI08172026000571A.jpg Vehicles remain submerged in floodwater as the Chandrabhaga river swells following rain in Rishikesh, on Monday | PTI fact-net en 2026-08-18T10:35:35.932Z Heavy rain lashes Uttarakhand; students among 8 rescued, orange alert in 4 districts Uttarakhand, Uttarakhand rain, Uttarakhand orange alert , Uttarakhand rain alert https://www.fact.net.in/legal/narendra-dabholkar-murder-case-bombay-high-court-suspends-sachin-andures-life-sentence https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/8fk9kjwv/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-035606-PM.png The order comes months after co-convict Sharad Kalaskar was granted bail, with both cases involving appeals against their life sentences | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-18T10:26:41.982Z Narendra Dabholkar murder case: Bombay High Court suspends Sachin Andure’s life sentence Narendra Dabholkar murder case, Sachin Andure bail, Bombay High Court https://www.fact.net.in/business/tata-sons-agm-postponed-after-quorum-falls-short-chandrasekarans-position-in-focus https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/liffedls/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-034948-PM.png Tata Sons faces an unprecedented AGM hurdle as a quorum shortfall delays the meeting and brings Chandrasekaran’s directorship into focus | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-18T10:21:31.079Z Tata Sons AGM postponed after quorum falls short, Chandrasekaran’s position in focus Tata Sons AGM, Tata Trusts, Tata Sons AGM deferred, Tata Sons quorum issue, N Chandrasekaran https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/why-ask-at-10-pm-mahua-moves-privilege-notice-against-bengal-officials-over-late-night-eviction https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-19/20cha1ll/images-3.jpeg Mahua Moitra alleged harassment and a protocol breach after a late-night call asked her to vacate her allotted room in Nadia | File image fact-net en 2026-08-18T09:18:27.496Z 'Why ask at 10 pm?': Mahua moves privilege notice against Bengal officials over late-night eviction TMC MP Mahua Moitra, Lok Sabha, Trinamool Congress, TMC, Mahua Moitra https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/awarapan-2-passes-monday-test-races-past-rs-90-crore-in-just-4-days https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/3gvc2wvj/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-022401-PM.png Awarapan 2 continued its box office run on Monday, surpassing the lifetime collections of several earlier Emraan Hashmi films fact-net en 2026-08-18T08:55:44.314Z Awarapan 2 passes Monday test, races past Rs 90 crore in just 4 days Awarapan 2 , Awarapan , Emraan Hashmi https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/this-chinese-film-was-called-worse-than-ai-now-it-is-making-crores https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/vw474z3u/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-020809-PM.png Online mockery of its animation and story sparked curiosity, prompting audiences to buy tickets | X/@tongbingxue fact-net en 2026-08-18T08:39:54.493Z This Chinese film was called 'worse than AI'. Now it is making crores Chinese animation, Chinese film, Niu Lai https://www.fact.net.in/sports/rishabh-pant-becomes-first-indian-and-fastest-to-hit-100-sixes-in-test-cricket https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/s3u49hzc/PTI08182026000240A.jpg Rishabh Pant’s latest six took him to 100 in Test cricket, giving India its first batter in the format’s 100-six club fact-net en 2026-08-18T08:27:05.850Z Rishabh Pant becomes first Indian and fastest to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket Rishabh Pant , Test cricket https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/one-killed-19-injured-after-building-collapses-in-kolkatas-jorabagan-rescue-ops-underway https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/1dmsljuc/Screenshot-2026-08-18-133002.png A building collapsed in Kolkata’s Jorabagan after reportedly showing signs of shaking | X/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-18T08:00:55.567Z One killed, 19 injured after building collapses in Kolkata's Jorabagan; rescue ops underway Kolkata’s Jorabagan, Kolkata, Jorabagan, building collapse Kolkata, building collapse Jorabagan https://www.fact.net.in/business/indias-growth-engine-may-slow-to-68-next-year-heres-why https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/j7iva52w/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-011512-PM.png India Ratings raised its May growth estimate slightly but still expects FY27 growth to trail the previous year amid several economic risks | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-18T07:45:48.428Z India’s growth engine may slow to 6.8% next year, here’s why India GDP growth, FY27 GDP forecast, India Ratings, India GDP growth 2026-27 https://www.fact.net.in/nation/healthy-grasslands-are-indispensable-india-launches-first-open-ecosystems-guide https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/i7ghcbmv/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-010717-PM.png From Theri Kaadu’s red dunes to the Yamuna-Chambal ravines, the new guide documents India’s diverse open landscapes and their specialist species | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-18T07:37:56.577Z 'Healthy grasslands are indispensable': India launches first open ecosystems guide India grasslands, Guide to Grasslands India, open natural ecosystems, India open ecosystems https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/20-cops-came-at-4-am-aap-alleges-delhi-police-took-mla-kuldeep-kumar-to-undisclosed-location https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/9705xp71/HIlMw2bK400x400.jpg AAP’s claims came amid a two-day protest by sanitation workers and auto-tipper drivers over the death of an on-duty worker in Kalyanpuri | File image/X/@Saurabh_MLAgk fact-net en 2026-08-18T06:53:39.937Z '20 cops came at 4 am': AAP alleges Delhi Police took MLA Kuldeep Kumar to 'undisclosed location' MLA Kuldeep Kumar, Delhi Police, AAP, Aam Aadmi Party, CM Rekha Gupta, Kuldeep Kumar detention, Kuldeep Kumar https://www.fact.net.in/legal/can-paper-leak-offenders-lose-their-property-supreme-court-seeks-centre-states-response https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/xfu8myjw/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-120838-PM.png The Supreme Court has scheduled the next hearing for September 25 | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-18T06:39:45.299Z Can paper leak offenders lose their property? Supreme Court seeks Centre, states' response Supreme Court, paper leak, SC, exam paper leak, Supreme Court paper leak https://www.fact.net.in/legal/future-scrutiny-remains-open-supreme-court-upholds-hanging-as-execution-method https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/f6045407-0b4e-44ca-8a7c-a6030ff420c4/STOCK_PTI4_27_2016_0971.jpg A plea seeking a more humane alternative to hanging has been rejected by the Supreme Court, which has nevertheless kept future scientific review possible fact-net en 2026-08-18T06:31:46.247Z 'Future scrutiny' remains open: Supreme Court upholds hanging as execution method hanging , hanging Supreme Court, Supreme Court hanging, death penalty India, Supreme Court death penalty https://www.fact.net.in/legal/5k-cops-tried-to-manage-30k-protesters-delhi-police-defends-july-20-action-in-supreme-court https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-25/yhd5l9f6/20260721655f-185859e6-6d08-4d80-87ee-2cb5ee10328e.webp The Delhi Police says more than 240 personnel and around 200 protesters were injured during the July 20 clash, while denying allegations of excessive force | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-18T06:17:04.197Z '5k cops tried to manage 30k+ protesters': Delhi Police defends July 20 action in Supreme Court Delhi Police, July 20, Supreme Court https://www.fact.net.in/nation/not-one-person-died-shouldnt-we-praise-cops-rijiju-defends-delhi-police-over-student-protest https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/970b05ef-1dbe-4d5a-a2a4-3d9956cf7615/STOCK_PTI8_3_2022_0768.jpg The Union minister has praised Delhi Police for handling the NEET-UG protest, while claims of lathis, tear gas and pellet guns remain a political flashpoint | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-18T05:53:01.900Z 'Not one person died; shouldn't we praise cops?' Rijiju defends Delhi Police over student protest Delhi Police , July 20 protest, student protest, student protest Delhi, Rijiju , Kiren Rijiju https://www.fact.net.in/nation/bjp-announces-new-state-in-charges-for-uttar-pradesh-punjab-and-gujarat https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-01-04/skvbmg9a/bjp-1024x576.jpg The BJP has rejigged its organisational setup in three states, naming new in-charges and a co-incharge as the appointments take immediate effect fact-net en 2026-08-18T05:42:29.155Z BJP announces new state in-charges for Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Gujarat BJP state in-charges, Vinod Tawde, BJP organisational reshuffle, Vinod Tawde UP in-charge, BJP Uttar Pradesh, BJP Punjab, BJP Gujarat, Nitin Nabin BJP, Nitin Nabin https://www.fact.net.in/nation/he-is-active-young-union-minister-athawale-invites-cjp-founder-abhijeet-dipke-to-join-rpia https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/068swu7u/PTI08052026000142B.jpg Ramdas Athawale has reached out to Abhijeet Dipke after recent CJP-led protests, asking the young activist to join the ruling faction | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-18T05:30:43.939Z 'He is active & young': Union minister Athawale invites CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke to join RPI(A) Abhijeet Dipke, Cockroach Janta Party, National Democratic Alliance , NDA, CJP, Dipke https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/tamil-nadu-cm-vijay-apologises-after-minister-refers-to-karunanidhi-without-kalaignar-title https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-13/v23m5epj/PTI05102026000223B.jpg Vijay moved to defuse a tense Assembly exchange after opposition DMK members objected to a minister referring to late leader M Karunanidhi without his traditional title | File image fact-net en 2026-08-18T05:20:27.243Z Tamil Nadu CM Vijay apologises after minister refers to Karunanidhi without ‘Kalaignar’ title Tamil Nadu Assembly, C Joseph Vijay, Vijay Karunanidhi, DMK protest, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay, Kalaignar Karunanidhi https://www.fact.net.in/legal/fda-went-overboard-in-pune-shop-case-bombay-hc-orders-rs-5-lakh-compensation https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/anr0irzt/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-104023-AM.png The court said the FDA should have restored the shop’s licence after a re-inspection found 98% compliance | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-18T05:11:04.107Z FDA went ‘overboard’ in Pune shop case, Bombay HC orders Rs 5 lakh compensation Bombay High Court, Maharashtra FDA, Pune sweets shop licence, Pune sweets shop https://www.fact.net.in/world/need-to-pass-the-save-america-act-trump-praises-indias-voter-id-system-cites-cec-gyanesh-kumar https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/ya3x563g/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-102247-AM.png The SAVE America Act would require documentary proof of citizenship for registration and photo ID when voting in US elections | Representational image fact-net en 2026-08-18T04:53:45.487Z 'Need to pass THE SAVE AMERICA ACT': Trump praises India’s voter ID system, cites CEC Gyanesh Kumar SAVE America Act, Trump voter ID, Gyanesh Kumar, Donald Trump India election system, Gyanesh Kumar Trump https://www.fact.net.in/business/sensex-falls-278-points-nifty-down-57-as-oil-prices-fuel-market-caution https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-14/odttuemz/images-19.jfif Indian markets started Tuesday on a weak note as rising crude prices and higher US bond yields raised fresh concerns for investors fact-net en 2026-08-18T04:42:46.656Z Sensex falls 278 points, Nifty down 57 as oil prices fuel market caution Sensex today, Nifty today, Sensex Nifty latest news, stock market today, Indian stock market https://www.fact.net.in/world/50-tariffs-on-canada-heres-what-trump-wants-from-ottawa https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-15/9xw90uqp/PTI12_20_2023_000062B.jpg Trump’s latest tariff threat has pushed one of America’s closest alliances into a tense new phase, with trade talks now under intense pressure | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-18T04:37:57.291Z 50% tariffs on Canada? Here’s what Trump wants from Ottawa Trump, Donald Trump, US Canada trade war, Trump Canada tariffs, US Canada trade tensions https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-wakes-up-to-above-normal-temperature-rain-forecast-later-today https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/zge7norc/PTI06152026000368B.jpg Clouds hover above India Gate, in New Delhi | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-08-18T04:26:42.538Z Delhi wakes up to above-normal temperature, rain forecast later today Delhi, Delhi weather today, Delhi weather, Delhi rain https://www.fact.net.in/business/asian-shares-fall-as-oil-prices-rise-inflation-worries-weigh-on-markets https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/fp90nmke/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-095059-AM.png Rising oil prices and renewed inflation concerns are weighing on investor sentiment fact-net en 2026-08-18T04:22:18.816Z Asian shares fall as oil prices rise, inflation worries weigh on markets Asian shares, Asian stock market, Brent crude price, Iran war oil prices, US inflation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/ram-temple-donation-row-big-relief-for-champat-rai-as-sit-report-clears-him https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-06-26/3z1uliha/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-26-2026-021604-PM.png Weeks after resigning from the temple trust, Champat Rai gets a clean chit in the first probe into alleged donation theft | File image fact-net en 2026-08-18T04:15:33.048Z Ram Temple donation row: Big relief for Champat Rai as SIT report clears him Champat Rai , Ram Temple donation, Ram Temple , Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/explainer-ram-madhavs-return-signals-a-bjp-rss-reset https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/i7snjfhf/deccanherald2024-057e328b3e-c0db-406b-ad5a-f828d4bb9613file7vley9peqzlp7pqybii.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-17T20:42:10.338Z Explainer: Does Ram Madhav’s return to the BJP's top brass signal a BJP-RSS reset? Special Reports https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/fake-patients-row-erupts-over-punjab-health-tableau https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-09/u6b7zyvp/Amarinder-Singh-Raja-Warring.avif fact-net en 2026-08-17T20:36:54.300Z ‘Fake patients’ row erupts over Punjab health tableau Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/4771-criminals-arrested-in-15-day-operation-trackdown https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/q9rcao21/images-31.jfif fact-net en 2026-08-17T20:35:10.910Z 4,771 criminals arrested in 15-day ‘Operation Trackdown’ Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/haryana-clears-purchase-of-over-26000-transformers-to-strengthen-power-network https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/iyygc0ni/2.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-17T20:34:59.006Z Haryana clears purchase of over 26,000 transformers to strengthen power network Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/bribe-trap-money-to-be-reimbursed-through-dedicated-fund https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-12-09/0xr673h9/Bribe.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-17T20:34:35.209Z Bribe trap money to be reimbursed through dedicated fund Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/west-bengal-police-disputes-brutal-assault-narrative-in-bankura-death-probe https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/jqv1aq3h/Janab-Mafik-Shaik-Abdul-Hafeez-1.webp fact-net en 2026-08-17T20:29:08.983Z West Bengal Police disputes ‘brutal assault’ narrative in Bankura death probe West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-plans-parivar-pehchan-law-for-family-cards-unified-welfare-database https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-09/3c8j3fuq/SIR-Bengal.webp fact-net en 2026-08-17T20:27:52.379Z Delhi plans ‘Parivar Pehchan’ law for family cards, unified welfare database Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-govt-to-bring-all-sand-ghats-under-legal-framework https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/v0jphdlz/PTI08172026000513B.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-17T20:27:41.920Z Bengal govt to bring all sand ghats under legal framework West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/states/karnataka/prakash-raj-civil-groups-seek-karnataka-cms-intervention-in-ongoing-sir-drive https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/e9fcuz1g/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-17-2026-105432-PM.png fact-net en 2026-08-17T17:26:58.360Z Prakash Raj, civil groups seek Karnataka CM’s intervention in ongoing SIR drive Karnataka https://www.fact.net.in/nation/journey-from-karyakarta-to-general-secretary-humbling-smriti-irani-on-new-bjp-role https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/wbxyd0xk/STOCKPTI1620140049.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-17T17:26:46.952Z ‘Journey from karyakarta to general secretary humbling’: Smriti Irani on new BJP role Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/jharkhand/cm-hemant-soren-scraps-jssc-cgl-exam-cbi-probe-into-recruitment-tests-mahto-ends-hunger-strike https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/nhyo56vz/PTI08172026000615B.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-17T17:20:39.259Z CM Hemant Soren scraps JSSC-CGL exam, CBI probe into recruitment tests; Mahto ends hunger strike Jharkhand https://www.fact.net.in/nation/afghanistan-urges-stronger-partnership-with-india-for-regional-stability-shared-prosperity https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/lx5yll1o/ANI-20260817160944.jpeg fact-net en 2026-08-17T17:20:30.344Z Afghanistan urges stronger partnership with India for 'regional stability, shared prosperity' Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/kerala/kerala-cm-satheesan-urges-pm-modi-to-review-mining-law-amendment https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-26/jtyp644z/PTI05262026000113B.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-17T15:38:24.462Z Kerala CM Satheesan urges PM Modi to review mining law amendment Kerala, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/legal/delhi-hc-gives-kejriwal-sisodia-four-weeks-to-respond-to-cbi-plea https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/bzopiwln/ANI-20260817120033.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-17T15:38:15.278Z Delhi HC gives Kejriwal, Sisodia four weeks to respond to CBI plea Legal https://www.fact.net.in/nation/twisha-sharma-died-by-suicide-no-signs-of-physical-assault-aiims-medical-board https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-20/mz7yr8su/PTI05182026000361B.jpg Family members of Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died by suicide over dowry-related mental harassment, outside the district court during a hearing in the case fact-net en 2026-08-17T15:38:06.747Z Twisha Sharma died by suicide, no signs of physical assault: AIIMS medical board Nation https://www.fact.net.in/education/indian-prodigy-became-worlds-youngest-male-ca-at-16 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/fyuye15n/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-17-2026-085547-PM.png fact-net en 2026-08-17T15:31:08.536Z Indian prodigy became world’s youngest male CA at 16 Education https://www.fact.net.in/world/us-steps-up-gaza-push-as-kushner-courts-netanyahu-and-hamas-leaders https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/cb7wwntw/ANI-20260817102356.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-17T15:30:55.989Z US steps up Gaza push as Kushner courts Netanyahu and Hamas leaders World https://www.fact.net.in/nation/bjps-new-national-team-likely-to-hold-first-meeting-on-august-22 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/ffi0cmjp/ggd.png fact-net en 2026-08-17T15:30:48.588Z BJP’s new national team likely to hold first meeting on August 22 Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pralhad-joshi-reviews-nta-reforms-directs-overhaul-of-exam-processes https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/jv3uoe09/ANI-20260817151232.jpg fact-net en 2026-08-17T15:30:40.204Z Pralhad Joshi reviews NTA reforms, directs overhaul of exam processes Nation