https://www.fact.net.in/world/pakistan-army-reportedly-signs-drone-pact-with-us-firm-linked-to-trump-sons https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/6edl9tms/22174622ef3dbe3.webp The US defence firm is set to merge with a company backed indirectly by Donald Trump Jr and Eric Trump fact-net en 2026-09-17T18:27:07.773Z Pakistan Army reportedly signs drone pact with US firm linked to Trump sons World https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/trumps-daughter-goes-full-desi-in-manish-malhotra-at-ambani-ganpati-celebrations https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/jd0r6va4/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-17-2026-112501-PM.png Tiffany attended the festivities with husband Michael Boulos, with her traditional Indian look drawing attention on social media fact-net en 2026-09-17T18:26:57.658Z Trump's daughter goes ‘full desi’ in Manish Malhotra at Ambani Ganpati celebrations Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/business/noel-tata-proposes-rs-25000-crore-liquidity-plan-for-shapoorji-pallonji-group https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/b9wcdyof/ANI-20260917153617.jpg The plan emerged as Tata Trusts pressed Tata Sons to explore options for remaining unlisted following RBI’s decision on its NBFC status fact-net en 2026-09-17T17:47:49.273Z Noel Tata proposes Rs 25,000 crore liquidity plan for Shapoorji Pallonji Group Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/semicon-2026-opens-with-rs-1-lakh-crore-investment-push-major-global-commitments https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/c77j014e/PTI09172026000157B.jpg Tata Electronics announced 16 partnerships while Applied Materials and Lam Research outlined major investments to deepen India’s semiconductor ecosystem fact-net en 2026-09-17T17:47:39.633Z Semicon 2026 opens with Rs 1 lakh crore investment push, major global commitments Business https://www.fact.net.in/nation/80-indian-employees-fired-in-five-minute-google-meet-call-reddit-post-claims https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/b9y9yc2s/images-12.jfif The unverified account has renewed concerns over abrupt corporate layoffs, job security and the treatment of employees during mass terminations fact-net en 2026-09-17T17:39:58.845Z 80 Indian employees fired in five-minute Google Meet call, Reddit post claims Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/passport-rules-changed-for-children-under-15-mea-revises-validity-and-fees https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/9jri5bq9/ANI-20260917162007.jpg Ordinary 36-page passports for children below 15 will remain valid for five years or until they turn 18, whichever comes earlier fact-net en 2026-09-17T17:36:55.696Z Passport rules changed for children under 15, MEA revises validity and fees Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/fuel-crisis-forces-pakistan-into-sweeping-austerity-curbs-ban-on-new-cars-one-dish-per-wedding https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/4l7v29r4/bcbcgb.png Shehbaz Sharif government cut fuel allocations for official vehicles by half, banned new state vehicle purchases and restricted foreign travel for three months fact-net en 2026-09-17T17:34:10.006Z Fuel crisis forces Pakistan into sweeping austerity curbs: 'Ban on new cars', 'one dish per wedding' World https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/mamata-ritabrata-factions-denied-trinamool-name-and-symbol-for-october-6-bengal-bypolls https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/t0w15usg/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-18-2026-112901-AM.png Poll panel asked rival camps to choose temporary names and symbols as their battle over control of the party remained unresolved fact-net en 2026-09-17T16:52:58.391Z Mamata, Ritabrata factions denied Trinamool name and symbol for October 6 Bengal bypolls Exclusive https://www.fact.net.in/nation/16-year-old-girl-gang-raped-and-stabbed-to-death-in-delhi-four-teenagers-held https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-23/zcfrp02j/delhi%20police.jpg Investigators tracked a tempo through more than 50 CCTV cameras before apprehending the four suspects and recovering two knives fact-net en 2026-09-17T16:23:08.420Z 16-year-old girl, gang-raped and stabbed to death in Delhi; four teenagers held Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/kejriwal-alleges-massive-voter-list-tampering-in-delhi-polls-ec-rejects-charge https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/3b4c9155-8430-46e9-b576-e32432c2ce73/PTI05_19_2024_000144A.jpg Kejriwal cited a report examining voters added to the constituency shortly before the polls and their status in the latest draft roll fact-net en 2026-09-17T15:52:17.418Z Kejriwal alleges ‘massive’ voter-list tampering in Delhi polls, EC rejects charge Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/no-secret-pact-with-dmk-palaniswami-slams-tvk-over-imposed-bypolls https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/52nxr05o/PTI09012026000068B.jpg October 6 contests have become five-cornered battles after Left parties entered the fray alongside TVK, AIADMK, DMK and NTK fact-net en 2026-09-17T15:48:35.907Z 'No secret pact with DMK', Palaniswami slams TVK over ‘imposed’ bypolls Tamil Nadu, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/why-not-name-modi-trump-uddhav-denies-link-to-salian-case-calls-it-politically-motivated https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-12-15/t6vjyrcz/1000039524.jpg The former Maharashtra chief minister’s remarks came days after the Bombay High Court directed the CBI to probe Salian’s 2020 death following a petition filed by her fathe fact-net en 2026-09-17T15:48:24.805Z ‘Why not name Modi, Trump?’ Uddhav denies link to Salian case, calls it 'politically motivated' Maharashtra https://www.fact.net.in/states/meghalaya/eight-udp-mlas-set-to-join-bjp-in-meghalaya-after-talks-with-amit-shah https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/d5e2r1w7/ANI-20260917120102.jpg UDP MLA Kyrmen Shylla said that the proposed move would raise BJP’s strength from two to 10 in the 60-member Meghalaya Assembly fact-net en 2026-09-17T15:42:45.887Z Eight UDP MLAs set to join BJP in Meghalaya after talks with Amit Shah Meghalaya https://www.fact.net.in/nation/turning-patients-into-prey-kharge-attacks-centre-over-soaring-medical-costs https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/xsp974fr/ANI-20260917125537.jpg Kharge flagged medical inflation, hospital charges and medicine prices as he targeted the Centre on World Patient Safety Day fact-net en 2026-09-17T15:40:33.121Z ‘Turning patients into prey’: Kharge attacks Centre over soaring medical costs Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/madhya-pradesh/mp-becomes-first-state-to-offer-free-registration-of-rural-properties-under-swamitva-scheme https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-15/vvaozico/HSQXE0maIAA20mB.jfif The move seeks to give rural families formal ownership records while reducing disputes and improving access to institutional credit fact-net en 2026-09-17T15:37:35.384Z MP becomes first state to offer free registration of rural properties under Swamitva scheme Madhya Pradesh, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/tata-trusts-opposes-tata-sons-listing-asks-board-to-explore-alternatives https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/q0f8mi8i/ANI-20260917152412.jpg Tata Trusts’ opposition opened another front in the group’s boardroom battle after RBI rejected Tata Sons’ attempt to exit the NBFC framework fact-net en 2026-09-17T15:35:40.154Z Tata Trusts opposes Tata Sons listing, asks board to explore alternatives Business https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/abhishek-sharma-smashes-30-ball-ton-breaks-rohits-record-for-fastest-t20i-hundred-by-an-indian https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/6uayvup1/PTI09172026000384B.jpg Abhishek eventually fell for a blistering 108 off only 34 deliveries, having hammered 11 sixes and nine fours at a strike rate of 317.64 fact-net en 2026-09-17T15:31:11.558Z Abhishek Sharma smashes 30-ball ton, breaks Rohit’s record for fastest T20I hundred by an Indian Cricket https://www.fact.net.in/nation/veteran-congress-leader-sudarsana-natchiappan-dies-at-79 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/dpbj1z4j/31THNATCHIAPPAN.jfif The lawyer-turned-politician represented Sivaganga in Lok Sabha and Tamil Nadu in Rajya Sabha before serving in the Manmohan Singh government fact-net en 2026-09-17T15:29:06.003Z Veteran Congress leader Sudarsana Natchiappan dies at 79 Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/swedens-left-leaning-opposition-wins-election-pm-kristersson-to-resign https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/286mmeef/20230117PHT67306original.jpg Kristersson had led Sweden through a three-party centre-right coalition whose parliamentary majority depended on outside support from the Sweden Democrats fact-net en 2026-09-17T14:13:04.651Z Sweden’s left-leaning opposition wins election, PM Kristersson to resign World https://www.fact.net.in/legal/unacceptable-at-any-cost-delhi-hc-raps-violence-vandalism-ahead-of-dusu-polls https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/lfbninul/PTI09162026000271A-1.jpg Court sought action-taken reports as allegations of clashes, vandalism and election-rule violations overshadowed the DUSU campaign fact-net en 2026-09-17T13:47:33.614Z ‘Unacceptable at any cost’: Delhi HC raps violence, vandalism ahead of DUSU polls Legal https://www.fact.net.in/legal/cbse-rejects-class-6-exemption-from-three-language-rule-sc-suggests-2027-rollout https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-04-15/oa2hb7y7/high-55 Supreme Court suggested introducing the requirement from January 2027 and asked CBSE to respond to the proposal fact-net en 2026-09-17T13:42:46.473Z CBSE rejects Class 6 exemption from three-language rule, SC suggests 2027 rollout Legal https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/men-revered-women-villainised-rasika-dugal-calls-out-mirzapurs-gender-double-standards https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-06/sbooahwf/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-6-2026-014632-PM.png Dugal said playing morally complex women such as Beena Tripathi was her own way of challenging deeply rooted patriarchal attitudes fact-net en 2026-09-17T13:40:12.800Z ‘Men revered, women villainised’: Rasika Dugal calls out Mirzapur’s gender double standards Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/akriti-agarwal-announces-split-from-cricketer-fiancé-prithvi-shaw https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/302dagb7/ANI-20260917110720.jpg The announcement brought an end to their engagement, with Agarwal saying some relationships were meant to become lessons rather than lifelong journeys fact-net en 2026-09-17T13:35:48.617Z Akriti Agarwal announces split from cricketer fiancé Prithvi Shaw Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/business/bharatpe-backs-upi-mdr-framework-distances-itself-from-ashneer-grovers-remarks https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/gv8pp0jf/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-17-2026-065633-PM.png Company said Grover had no association with BharatPe since 2024 and his criticism represented only his personal views fact-net en 2026-09-17T13:27:11.224Z BharatPe backs UPI MDR framework, distances itself from Ashneer Grover's remarks Business https://www.fact.net.in/nation/health-energy-and-success-meloni-sends-warm-birthday-wishes-to-pm-modi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/70cphe1z/2042606-melon.webp She further said that ‘Italy and India continue to strengthen their deep bond of friendship, building together a future of cooperation and prosperity for our Nations’ fact-net en 2026-09-17T13:24:06.391Z ‘Health, energy and success’: Meloni sends warm birthday wishes to PM Modi Nation https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/saurav-gangulys-biopic-shoot-caught-in-leicestershires-27-point-county-championship-row https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-18/kvgypuk2/Sourav-Ganguly-records-list.jpg Grace Road head groundsman Callum Lewin pointed to an unscheduled filming of Ganguly's biopic, saying he was unable to work on or cover the pitch while filming was underway fact-net en 2026-09-17T12:50:27.324Z Saurav Ganguly's biopic shoot caught in Leicestershire’s 27-point County Championship row Cricket https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/afc-champions-league-two-east-bengal-surrender-two-goal-lead-in-2-2-draw-with-al-hussein https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/g26ajztz/ANI-20260917033209.jpg East Bengal return from Amman with a point after four-goal contest fact-net en 2026-09-17T12:42:44.371Z AFC Champions League Two: East Bengal surrender two-goal lead in 2-2 draw with Al Hussein Football https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/lahore-hc-dismisses-pakistan-wicketkeeper-mohammad-rizwans-petition-against-cybercrime-agency https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/e3zhiwmb/uhdodoc8mohammad-rizwan625x30014September26.webp Rizwan’s challenge to cybercrime proceedings fails in Lahore High Court fact-net en 2026-09-17T12:42:31.405Z Lahore HC dismisses Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan's petition against cybercrime agency Cricket https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/lamborghini-brings-esperienza-corsa-to-india-with-920-cv-temerario https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/6nlh8n78/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-17-2026-055057-PM.png At the centre of the three-day event was the Temerario, Lamborghini’s second High-Performance Electrified Vehicle (HPEV) fact-net en 2026-09-17T12:42:28.049Z Lamborghini brings Esperienza Corsa to India with 920 CV Temerario Auto https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/mg-brings-battery-rental-model-to-cyberster-m9-luxury-evs https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/j1edwqbm/MG-M9.jpg The expansion of BaaS to the Cyberster and M9 brings two of MG SELECT’s flagship electric models under the alternative ownership programme fact-net en 2026-09-17T12:42:18.795Z MG brings battery rental model to Cyberster, M9 luxury EVs Auto https://www.fact.net.in/sports/bcci-begins-process-to-replace-ajit-agarkar-as-chief-selector https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-03/i8sh6nrk/PTI08212026000187B-1.jpg Ajit Agarkar's future as chief selector remains uncertain as BCCI considers replacements | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T12:37:18.075Z BCCI begins process to replace Ajit Agarkar as chief selector Sports https://www.fact.net.in/business/no-us-pressure-in-upi-mdr-decision-says-finance-ministry https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/3p4nfwyp/ANI-20260916071018.jpg Finance Ministry says UPI MDR aims to support smaller domestic players | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T12:29:20.753Z No US pressure in UPI MDR decision, says Finance Ministry Business https://www.fact.net.in/world/nepal-needs-stronger-institutions-to-tackle-climate-disasters-foreign-minister-shisir-khanal https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-05/f1u4wo5r/PTI09042026000082A.jpg Nepal FM calls for stronger institutions and climate diplomacy after devastating Bhotekoshi floods | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T12:21:57.829Z Nepal needs stronger institutions to tackle climate disasters: Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal World https://www.fact.net.in/legal/change-your-mindset-sc-directs-tamil-nadu-to-identify-land-for-navodaya-vidyalayas https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/2af4eff0-216a-4d13-a336-a63e6ed85d10/STOCK_PTI4_27_2016_0971__1_.jpg SC tells Tamil Nadu to identify land for Navodaya schools, cites cooperative federalism | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T12:14:34.074Z ‘Change your mindset’: SC directs Tamil Nadu to identify land for Navodaya Vidyalayas Legal https://www.fact.net.in/business/tata-group-stocks-rally-tata-chemicals-jumps-nearly-7-after-chandrasekaran-gets-third-term https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/t7krfch5/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-17-2026-053527-PM.png Tata Group stocks rallied on Thursday after Tata Sons backed Chandrasekaran for another five-year term and approved steps towards a listing fact-net en 2026-09-17T12:06:00.254Z Tata Group stocks rally; Tata Chemicals jumps nearly 7% after Chandrasekaran gets third term Business https://www.fact.net.in/nation/uttarakhand-char-dham-yatra-crosses-50-lakh-mark-badrinath-leads-footfall https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/776f1877-c47a-4300-968f-98627f374d2c/PTI05_10_2024_000016A.jpg Pilgrim footfall has picked up in September, with around 13,000 devotees visiting the four Char Dham sites each day in recent days | File image fact-net en 2026-09-17T11:59:40.492Z Uttarakhand Char Dham Yatra crosses 50 lakh mark, Badrinath leads footfall Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/nia-court-issues-non-bailable-warrant-against-let-commander-linked-to-pahalgam-attack https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-31/lg07btic/GWJLg9Ma8AAXsKI.jpeg NIA seeks arrest of LeT commander Saifullah Kasuri over alleged Pahalgam attack links | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T11:57:38.373Z NIA court issues non-bailable warrant against LeT commander linked to Pahalgam attack Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/vanni-arasus-sanatana-dharma-remarks-trigger-bjp-response-tvk-distances-itself https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-28/vz9chgiv/ANI-20260728081509.jpg Vanni Arasu's Sanatana Dharma remarks draw BJP criticism as TVK distances itself | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T11:47:20.614Z Vanni Arasu's Sanatana Dharma remarks trigger BJP response, TVK distances itself Tamil Nadu https://www.fact.net.in/states/karnataka/drought-farm-loan-relief-to-be-discussed-in-special-assembly-session-dk-shivakumar https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/bcc4f94e-9051-4e4f-b5a1-9b87d47bf561/GK5EYpPboAA8iNq.jpg Karnataka CM outlines measures on drought, farmer loans, water supply and green cove | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T11:41:24.787Z Drought, farm loan relief to be discussed in special Assembly session: DK Shivakumar Karnataka https://www.fact.net.in/nation/cctv-cameras-may-soon-be-mandatory-at-medical-stores-for-prescription-drugs https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/764u4e53/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-17-2026-050911-PM.png The proposed amendment to the Drugs Rules, 1945, seeks tighter monitoring of Schedule H, H1 and X medicines at medical stores | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-17T11:40:15.377Z CCTV cameras may soon be mandatory at medical stores for prescription drugs Nation https://www.fact.net.in/legal/hc-questions-delhi-police-over-refusal-to-permit-ugc-related-protest-at-jantar-mantar https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/xlxbdn7d/STOCKPTI91220220415.jpg Delhi HC has sought the police’s response on allowing the Karni Sena to hold its protest at an alternative site after Jantar Mantar permission was denied | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-17T11:35:08.194Z HC questions Delhi Police over refusal to permit UGC-related protest at Jantar Mantar Legal https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/mahua-moitra-moves-un-rights-body-over-exclusion-of-muslim-officers-from-amit-shahs-bengal-events https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-19/20cha1ll/images-3.jpeg TMC's Mahua Moitra flags alleged exclusion of Muslim officers during Shah's West Bengal visits | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T11:34:42.376Z Mahua Moitra moves UN rights body over 'exclusion of Muslim officers' from Amit Shah's Bengal events West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/world/russian-missile-and-drone-attacks-injure-at-least-19-including-children-in-ukraine https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-17/ctwikyll/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-17-2026-100137-AM.png Kyiv hit by Russian missiles and drones; Black Sea attack kills vessel captain | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-17T11:20:21.056Z Russian missile and drone attacks injure at least 19, including children, in Ukraine World https://www.fact.net.in/legal/kiran-bedi-moves-delhi-hc-in-satya-niketan-building-collapse-case-centre-opposes https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-07/6zbtk9ft/PTI09072026000038B.jpg Delhi HC hears Kiran Bedi's plea to join Satya Niketan collapse case | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T11:14:00.572Z Kiran Bedi moves Delhi HC in Satya Niketan building collapse case; Centre opposes Legal https://www.fact.net.in/legal/fcra-cancellation-delhi-hc-refuses-to-interfere-with-order-permitting-chri-to-withdraw-rs-20-lakh https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/4okpxvvf/ANI-20260825163617.jpg Delhi HC refuses Centre's plea against CHRI's Rs 20 lakh reserve fund withdrawal | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T11:04:05.481Z FCRA cancellation: Delhi HC refuses to interfere with order permitting CHRI to withdraw Rs 20 lakh Legal https://www.fact.net.in/world/india-firmly-committed-to-countrys-progress-and-prosperity-jaishankar-in-bhutan https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/ea7zya4f/PTI09172026000203B.jpg External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay during a meeting, in Thimphu | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-17T11:01:06.975Z India 'firmly committed' to country's progress and prosperity: Jaishankar in Bhutan World https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/gastronomy/on-his-76th-birthday-heres-what-pm-modi-eatsfrom-makhana-to-moringa https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/l7g2d9e6/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-17-2026-042201-PM.png PM Modi has spoken about eating makhana regularly along with other traditional vegetarian foods | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-17T10:52:53.049Z On his 76th birthday, here’s what PM Modi eats—from makhana to moringa Gastronomy https://www.fact.net.in/legal/delhi-hc-asks-cbfc-to-decide-on-mirzapur-producers-proposal-to-replace-shoorveer-song https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-04/4w3qhq3f/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-4-2026-033341-PM.png Delhi HC flags use of Maharana Pratap song in violent Mirzapur fight sequence | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T10:51:27.061Z Delhi HC asks CBFC to decide on 'Mirzapur' producer's proposal to replace 'Shoorveer' song Legal https://www.fact.net.in/world/china-opposes-us-sanctions-bill-says-will-not-accept-long-arm-jurisdiction https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/q9b6i8dz/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-17-2026-040807-PM.png Beijing's response comes after the US House passed a bill that could allow steep tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil and gas | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-17T10:38:37.589Z China opposes US sanctions Bill, says will not accept 'long-arm jurisdiction' World https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/no-eligible-women-in-bengal-will-be-deprived-of-annapurna-yojana-pm-narendra-modi https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-10/n7am8rzx/STOCK_PTI9_10_2022_0983.jpg Bengal to mark Modi's birthday as Annapurna Divas for women's welfare scheme | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T10:38:25.026Z No eligible women in Bengal will be deprived of Annapurna Yojana: PM Narendra Modi West Bengal https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/meet-worlds-highest-grossing-actor-who-made-155b-and-beat-tom-cruise https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/uvg7e9h1/GeminiGeneratedImagedbh30vdbh30vdbh3.png fact-net en 2026-09-17T10:34:03.181Z Meet world's highest-grossing actor who made $15.5B and beat Tom Cruise Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/aap-targets-delhi-government-over-pm-narendra-modi-birthday-celebrations-after-satya-niketan-deaths https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/ogspy9k2/PTI09172026000070B.jpg AAP questions Modi birthday celebrations after seven died in Satya Niketan collapse | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-17T09:54:53.575Z AAP targets Delhi government over PM Narendra Modi birthday celebrations after Satya Niketan deaths Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/business/tata-sons-board-votes-to-reappoint-n-chandrasekaran-for-third-term https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/3g2m7pge/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-17-2026-070603-PM.png The dramatic turn came at a nearly three-hour board meeting, barely five weeks after Chandrasekaran communicated that he would not seek another term when his current tenure expires fact-net en 2026-09-17T09:49:19.206Z Boardroom Battle: Tata Sons reappoints Chandrasekaran for 5 years; Tata Trusts call vote 'illegal' Business https://www.fact.net.in/world/well-forget-her-soon-enough-buckingham-palace-hits-back-at-claims-in-book-by-dianas-brother https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/uei553ez/HSWKDVWMAEaeK.jpg Buckingham Palace has rejected Charles Spencer’s account of an alleged exchange with King Charles following Diana’s death fact-net en 2026-09-17T09:42:41.779Z 'We'll forget her soon enough': Buckingham Palace hits back at claims in book by Diana's brother World https://www.fact.net.in/states/rajasthan/rajasthan-civic-polls-congress-wins-6-of-9-repoll-wards-bjp-gets-3 https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/bttlv0c9/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-17-2026-030643-PM.png With the repoll results now declared, Rajasthan will move ahead with mayor and chairperson elections in the urban local bodies | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-17T09:37:51.069Z Rajasthan civic polls: Congress wins 6 of 9 repoll wards, BJP gets 3 Rajasthan, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/india-secures-28-mn-tonne-eu-steel-quota-official https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/5231da57-979c-4b6e-bdb8-5fc979b8c5f1/GP4b5YKWQAAzmAs.jpg India gets 1.9 MT steel export quota from EU, targeting 2.8 MT through residual access | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T09:32:45.145Z India secures 2.8 mn tonne EU steel quota: Official Business https://www.fact.net.in/nation/chungijivis-should-stop-money-extracting-arrangement-akhilesh-yadav-on-upi-row https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/0fa40cde-37f4-49df-a88d-535db5819f76/STOCK_PTI1_21_2019_0636.jpg Akhilesh Yadav attacks proposed MDR on high-value UPI transactions | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T09:28:01.178Z 'Chungijivis' should stop money-extracting arrangement: Akhilesh Yadav on UPI row Nation https://www.fact.net.in/sports/inspired-by-chak-de-indonesias-hockey-stars-ready-for-india-test-at-asian-games https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/i783ujy1/Image-Sep-17-2026-024414-PM.png Indonesia's hockey team takes inspiration from Chak De! India ahead of their India clash | Representational Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T09:15:39.960Z Inspired by Chak De!: Indonesia's hockey stars ready for India test at Asian Games Sports https://www.fact.net.in/sports/associate-membership-for-andaman-nicobar-representative-at-icc-on-agenda-at-bcci-agm https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-11-15/d5rj5m0e/1000038526.jpg BCCI AGM to discuss IPL Council appointments, ICC representative and key committee matters | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T09:04:07.319Z Associate membership for Andaman & Nicobar, representative at ICC on agenda at BCCI AGM Sports https://www.fact.net.in/business/new-labour-codes-may-change-how-much-of-your-salary-reaches-your-bank-account https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/a236d10f-c20a-4e24-9972-c6acbd4885da/PTI05_03_2024_000076A.jpg Labour Codes may change how salaries are structured, affecting employees’ monthly in-hand pay | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T08:54:25.242Z New Labour Codes may change how much of your salary reaches your bank account Business https://www.fact.net.in/business/crude-oil-futures-fall-on-weak-global-cues https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/be2p7rhr/Oil-crisis.png Crude oil prices slide amid weak global trends and subdued spot market demand | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-17T08:41:28.493Z Crude oil futures fall on weak global cues Business https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/nonnamaxxing-why-gen-z-is-paying-for-pasta-stories-and-time-with-grandmothers https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/1yztatpa/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-17-2026-014946-PM.png The rise of ‘NonnaMaxxing’ reflects a growing interest in slower, hands-on travel and the knowledge, warmth and traditions passed down by older generations | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-17T08:29:48.240Z 'NonnaMaxxing': Why Gen-Z is paying for pasta, stories and time with grandmothers NonnaMaxxing https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/mehbooba-accuses-bjp-of-policing-vocabulary-of-muslims-after-ips-officers-transfer-in-bengal https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/fb148aae-5380-4280-b1fe-1febf27a5eb9/PTI05_25_2024_000049B.jpg Mehbooba Mufti targets BJP over Bushra Bano row and Muslim greetings | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T08:28:00.595Z Mehbooba accuses BJP of policing vocabulary of Muslims after IPS officer's transfer in Bengal West Bengal, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/tom-hollands-spider-man-makes-history-overtakes-star-wars-the-force-awakens https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-28/jb87ll7r/17866353092225-cc-getty-tom-holland-img.jpg After 47 days in theatres, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has moved past The Force Awakens to claim the North American box office record fact-net en 2026-09-17T08:14:24.349Z Tom Holland's Spider-Man makes history, overtakes 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Tom Holland, Spider-Man, Star Wars: The Force Awakens https://www.fact.net.in/legal/ensure-safety-sc-shocked-over-manipur-relief-camp-deaths-seeks-affidavit-from-chief-secretary https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/24413250-2743-4f6c-bdbd-7356a757cb52/PTI07_12_2024_000025A.jpg The top court asks Manipur State Legal Services Authority to ensure FIRs are registered and investigated in all unnatural death cases | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T07:59:54.951Z 'Ensure safety...': SC shocked over Manipur relief camp deaths, seeks affidavit from chief secretary Legal https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/rajnath-singh-bengal-will-play-key-role-in-building-developed-india-under-suvendu-adhikari https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/n582fxgt/PTI09162026000196A.jpg Rajnath Singh hails Bengal's role in developed India, praises Suvendu Adhikari's leadership | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-17T07:58:47.504Z Rajnath Singh confident of Bengal's key role in India's development under CM Suvendu Adhikari West Bengal, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/phoolan-world-premiere-at-tiff-draws-standing-ovation-from-2000-plus-audience https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/dkzqdm3f/HSZsmZdbwAAJ4ck.jpg Sneha Kumari-led Phoolan had its world premiere at TIFF 2026, with the film receiving a standing ovation at the Princess of Wales Theatre | X fact-net en 2026-09-17T07:55:23.101Z 'Phoolan' world premiere at TIFF draws standing ovation from 2,000-plus audience Entertainment https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/caqm-steps-up-pollution-crackdown-across-ncr-haryana-and-up-ahead-of-winter https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-11-28/5wxc802a/PTI11272025000375B.jpg CAQM steps up enforcement as 150 inspections target pollution violations across NCR | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T07:44:16.274Z CAQM steps up pollution crackdown across NCR, Haryana and UP ahead of winter Delhi https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/suspended-haryana-congress-mla-jarnail-singh-issued-show-cause-notice-for-whip-violation https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-04/6n6cpe6w/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-4-2026-043837-PM.png Congress issues show-cause notice to Jarnail Singh over alleged whip violation and posters | Representational Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T07:35:56.086Z Suspended Haryana Congress MLA Jarnail Singh issued show-cause notice for whip violation Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/ed-raids-ex-haryana-minister-gopal-kanda-in-pmla-case-linked-to-real-estate-fraud https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/e3171c68-0728-4a87-b4dc-5354a01e2068/FZACEMYagAAW_Ob.png ED raids Kanda's home, farmhouse and office over alleged real estate money laundering case | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T07:29:17.669Z ED raids ex-Haryana minister Gopal Kanda in PMLA case linked to real estate 'fraud' Haryana https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/bhagwant-mann-has-badal-phobia-sad-chief-at-punjab-bachao-rally https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/5bae714b-076e-4057-80cb-f48057942aeb/xZo1FT3m_400x400.jpg Badal accuses Bhagwant Mann of failing Punjab as SAD steps up its campaign ahead of polls | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T07:24:07.837Z Bhagwant Mann has 'Badal phobia': SAD chief at 'Punjab Bachao' rally Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/business/iphone-18-pro-launch-chartered-flights-carry-india-made-models-to-us-report-says https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-09/ns04m6v6/Four-iPhone-18-Pro-Colors-Mock-Feature.jpg Apple is running its Indian factories around the clock and has reportedly begun chartered shipments of the iPhone 18 Pro models, mainly to the US fact-net en 2026-09-17T07:22:49.349Z iPhone 18 Pro launch: Chartered flights carry India-made models to US, report says Business https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/citizen-led-platform-opinion-of-punjab-launched-ahead-of-assembly-polls-to-record-public-issues https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/b6a966dd-49be-4e00-8c01-7d053b5a4219/PTI07_13_2024_000083B.jpg ‘Opinion of Punjab’ platform seeks to turn citizens’ priorities into a people’s manifesto | File Image fact-net en 2026-09-17T07:16:43.331Z Citizen-led platform 'Opinion of Punjab' launched ahead of Assembly polls to record public issues Punjab https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/maharashtra-government-to-conduct-crop-loss-survey-after-october-5-cm-fadnavis-says https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-06-10/wplymdtw/jykui.png With parts of Maharashtra facing rainfall shortages, Fadnavis outlined crop relief measures along with plans for water and infrastructure projects in Marathwada | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-17T07:09:06.088Z Maharashtra government to conduct crop loss survey after October 5, CM Fadnavis says Maharashtra, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/architects-of-911-were-not-hiding-in-caves-india-tells-unsc-in-scathing-attack-at-pak https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/dtlma3ie/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-17-2026-123501-PM.png India invoked the 9/11 attacks at the UN Security Council, saying terror networks and those supporting them must be held accountable | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-17T07:05:40.687Z 'Architects of 9/11 were not hiding in caves': India tells UNSC in scathing attack at Pak Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pm-modi-says-brics-new-delhi-declaration-shows-worlds-trust-in-india https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/5jlf32ko/PTI09172026000007A.jpg Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs a roundtable with Semiconductor CEOs, at Seva Teerth in New Delhi, on Wednesday | PTI fact-net en 2026-09-17T06:50:53.704Z PM Modi says BRICS New Delhi Declaration shows world's trust in India Nation https://www.fact.net.in/business/nse-ipo-rs-22569-crore-issue-opens-should-you-subscribe-heres-what-analysts-say https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/hztzs2op/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-17-2026-114908-AM.png NSE's Rs 22,569-crore IPO has opened for subscription at Rs 1,700-1,785 per share. Check subscription data, valuation, GMP and analyst views | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-17T06:19:44.992Z NSE IPO: Rs 22,569-crore issue opens; should you subscribe? Here's what analysts say Business https://www.fact.net.in/nation/advance-tipping-under-scanner-centre-asks-ola-uber-rapido-to-remove-option https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-01-23/xf7idwsf/1000051864.jpg The CCPA is examining advance tipping and other practices on cab apps, with investigations into Ola and Uber currently underway fact-net en 2026-09-17T06:05:22.416Z Advance tipping under scanner: Centre asks Ola, Uber, Rapido to remove option Nation https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/from-gujarat-to-three-terms-as-pm-modis-25-year-political-journey https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/6ri0c4st/PTI09172026000039B.jpg PM Modi's political journey spans 25 years at the helm of government, covering welfare, infrastructure, ideological issues and changing electoral equations | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-17T05:52:14.219Z From Gujarat to three terms as PM: Modi's 25-year political journey PM Modi 76th birthday, Narendra Modi 25 years in power https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pm-modi-turns-76-bjp-rolls-out-month-long-campaign-marking-25-years-in-public-life https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/lroogrza/PTI09172026000010B.jpg The BJP's month-long ‘seva’ campaign will involve party workers, schools, Anganwadi centres, beneficiaries, influencers and public representatives across the country | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-17T05:43:36.119Z PM Modi turns 76: BJP rolls out month-long campaign marking 25 years in public life Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/ghaziabad-fake-supplement-racket-busted-5-arrested-items-worth-rs-50-lakh-seized https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/vnznfspi/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-17-2026-110449-AM.png Five people were arrested after police uncovered a six-month-old fake supplement operation in Ghaziabad and seized stock worth Rs 50 lakh | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-17T05:35:20.551Z Ghaziabad fake supplement racket busted, 5 arrested; items worth Rs 50 lakh seized Uttar Pradesh, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/facebook-instagram-under-scrutiny-as-centre-challenges-metas-intermediary-status https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-04-14/b49e3nyl/Meta.png Meta's intermediary status and safe-harbour protection are under scrutiny as the Centre examines its responsibilities over content on Facebook and Instagram | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-17T05:26:26.453Z Facebook, Instagram under scrutiny as Centre challenges Meta's intermediary status Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-responds-to-us-tariff-threat-over-russian-oil-says-will-protect-trade-economic-interests https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-03/zxqbxuk1/thtyh.png New Delhi has stressed its commitment to energy security after the US Congress passed a Bill allowing tariffs of up to 100 per cent on major Russian energy buyers | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-17T04:40:19.863Z India responds to US tariff threat over Russian oil, says 'will protect trade & economic interests' Nation https://www.fact.net.in/states/jammu-and-kashmir/udhampur-encounter-2-suspected-jem-terrorists-killed-search-operation-on https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/e9tu9bd6/HSY7I3uaAAAJZBS.jpg Two suspected JeM terrorists were killed after security forces launched an operation in a dense forest area of Udhampur following intelligence inputs | X/@Whiteknight_IA fact-net en 2026-09-17T04:34:21.429Z Udhampur encounter: 2 suspected JeM terrorists killed, search operation on Jammu & Kashmir, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/us-house-passes-russia-sanctions-bill-will-losing-russian-oil-make-petrol-costlier-in-india https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-25/m0dqodbk/PTI05252026000038A.jpg India gets a large share of its crude from Russia. If those supplies are disrupted, could petrol prices rise? Here are seven key factors to understand | Representational image fact-net en 2026-09-17T04:30:36.936Z US House passes Russia sanctions Bill: Will losing Russian oil make petrol costlier in India? US Russia Sanctions Bill, Russia sanctions Bill https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/maratha-quota-stir-jarange-calls-off-20-day-fast-gives-three-months-ultimatum-to-government https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/4al97p1o/PTI09142026000255B.jpg Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange rests on the 16th day of his indefinite fast, at Antarwali Sarati village, in Jalna district, Maharashtra | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-17T04:18:48.697Z Maratha quota stir: Jarange calls off 20-day fast, gives three months' 'ultimatum' to government Maharashtra, Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pm-modi-a-symbol-of-national-service-and-dedication-bjp-on-his-76th-birthday https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/wdcxkusp/PTI09132026000258B.jpg On PM Modi's 76th birthday, senior BJP leaders described his political journey in terms of public service, governance, welfare and nation-building | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-17T04:14:50.624Z PM Modi a symbol of national service and dedication: BJP on his 76th birthday Nation https://www.fact.net.in/nation/mea-issues-fake-alert-over-claims-of-leaders-falling-sick-after-brics-summit https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-12/0gx7v0st/PTI09122026000257B.jpg MEA debunked claims about multiple BRICS leaders falling ill after the summit, while South Africa confirmed Cyril Ramaphosa was resting on medical advice | File image fact-net en 2026-09-17T04:10:36.051Z MEA issues 'fake alert' over claims of leaders falling sick after BRICS Summit Nation https://www.fact.net.in/world/russia-sanctions-bill-targeting-india-china-with-100-per-cent-tariffs-clears-us-house https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-06-17/iylvt7dv/AP06172026000758B.jpg A Russia sanctions Bill giving Trump power to impose up to 100 per cent tariffs on countries buying Russian energy has cleared the US House | File image/PTI fact-net en 2026-09-17T03:56:33.641Z Russia Sanctions Bill targeting India, China with 100 per cent tariffs clears US House Russia Sanctions Bill, India, China, US, Donald Trump, Trump 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