<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<urlset xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
	xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9 http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9/sitemap.xsd"
	xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9"
	xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9"
	xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/iran-shot-down-us-apache-helicopter-over-hormuz-says-trump-warns-of-retaliation-1503603927.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T23:21:20+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Iran shot down US Apache helicopter over Hormuz, says Trump; warns of retaliation</news:title><news:keywords>Apache helicopter shot down, Donald Trump, Iran US conflict, Strait of Hormuz, Trump Iran retaliation, US Apache helicopter</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/business/fitch-ratings-lowers-indias-gdp-projections-to-6-4-in-fy27-1503603925.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T23:00:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Fitch Ratings lowers India&#039;s GDP projections to 6.4% in FY27</news:title><news:keywords>GDP growth, Iran, US</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/rwas-roped-in-to-support-sir-drive-in-bhubaneswar-1503603922.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T22:53:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>RWAs roped in to support SIR drive in Bhubaneswar</news:title><news:keywords>Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, Sir</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/protests-erupt-following-cancellation-of-nomination-of-congresss-rajya-sabha-candidate-1503603909.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T22:49:53+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Protests erupt following cancellation of nomination of Congress&#039;s Rajya Sabha candidate</news:title><news:keywords>Congress, Madhya Pradesh, Meenakshi Natarajan, protests, Rajya Sabha elections</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/why-congress-candidate-meenakshi-natarajans-rajya-sabha-nomination-was-rejected-1503603903.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T22:18:34+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Why Congress candidate Meenakshi Natarajan&#039;s Rajya Sabha nomination was rejected?</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, Congress, Election Commission, Meenakshi Natarajan, Rajya Sabha Polls</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/bihar-opens-doors-wider-to-investors-with-30-day-approval-guarantee-1503603900.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T21:47:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bihar opens doors wider to investors with 30-day approval guarantee</news:title><news:keywords>Bihar, Samrat Choudhary</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/global-leaders-applaud-modis-tenure-as-he-nears-historic-prime-ministerial-milestone-1503603898.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T21:43:48+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Global leaders applaud Modi’s tenure as he nears historic prime ministerial milestone</news:title><news:keywords>PM Modi, Sri Lankan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/we-demand-special-relief-package-amid-rising-inflation-cpi-ml-leader-sudhakar-yadav-1503603894.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T21:38:12+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>We demand special relief package amid rising inflation: CPI-ML leader Sudhakar Yadav</news:title><news:keywords>Central Government, CPIML</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/7-32-lakh-candidates-appear-on-second-day-of-the-constable-recruitment-exam-in-up-1503603889.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T21:29:38+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>7.32 lakh candidates appear on second day of the Constable Recruitment Exam in UP</news:title><news:keywords>UP, Yogi Adityanath</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/daylight-robbery-of-democracy-congress-slams-bjp-over-rejection-of-its-rajya-sabha-candidates-nomination-1503603881.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T21:29:06+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Daylight robbery of democracy&#039;: Congress slams BJP over rejection of its Rajya Sabha candidate&#039;s nomination</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, Congress, Jairam Ramesh, KC Venugopal, Mahesh Kevat, Meenakshi Natarajan, Rajya Sabha elections</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/digha-temple-row-ends-odisha-cm-welcomes-dropping-of-jagannath-dham-tag-1503603887.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T21:26:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Digha temple row ends: Odisha CM welcomes dropping of ‘Jagannath Dham’ tag</news:title><news:keywords>Mohan Charan Majhi, Odisha</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/5-security-personnel-including-pinarayi-vijayans-gunman-granted-anticipatory-bail-in-rescue-operation-case-1503603884.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T21:23:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>5 security personnel including Pinarayi Vijayan’s gunman granted anticipatory bail in ‘Rescue Operation’ case</news:title><news:keywords>Pinarayi Vijayan, Sessions court</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/7-killed-several-injured-in-fire-at-illegal-cracker-factory-near-jaipur-1503603879.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T21:21:04+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>7 killed, several injured in fire at illegal cracker factory near Jaipur</news:title><news:keywords>illegal cracker factory, Jaipur</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/akhilesh-yadav-claims-bjp-may-replace-candidates-in-225-up-seats-says-public-anger-threatens-ruling-party-1503603868.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T20:59:36+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Akhilesh Yadav claims BJP may replace candidates in 225 UP seats, says public anger threatens ruling party</news:title><news:keywords>Akhilesh Yadav, BJP, Samajwadi Party, SP</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/nc-mp-chowdry-ramzan-accuses-pdp-of-acting-as-bjps-proxy-to-undermine-jks-democratic-struggle-1503603865.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T20:59:23+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>NC MP Chowdry Ramzan accuses PDP of acting as BJP’s proxy to undermine J&amp;K’s democratic struggle</news:title><news:keywords>Jammu and Kashmir, Muhammad Ramzan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/bjp-challenges-congress-rajya-sabha-candidate-meenakshi-natarajans-nomination-in-madhya-pradesh-1503603863.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T20:59:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>BJP challenges Congress Rajya Sabha candidate Meenakshi Natarajan’s nomination in Madhya Pradesh</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, Meenakshi Natarajan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/jk-has-benefited-under-modi-government-jitendra-singh-1503603860.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T20:58:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>J&amp;K has benefited under Modi government: Jitendra Singh</news:title><news:keywords>Dr Jitendra Singh, J&amp;K</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/birsa-mundas-ulgulan-continues-against-illiteracy-exploitation-environmental-destruction-malhotra-1503603857.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T20:58:47+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Birsa Munda’s Ulgulan continues against illiteracy, exploitation, environmental destruction: Malhotra</news:title><news:keywords>Bhagwan Birsa Munda, BJP</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/8-of-his-family-killed-in-delhi-fire-now-radhe-shyam-aggarwal-dies-as-entire-family-is-wiped-out-1503603861.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T20:26:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>8 of his family killed in Delhi fire, now Radhe Shyam Aggarwal dies as entire family is wiped out</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi Fire Tragedy Aggarwal family, Radhe Shyam Aggarwal, Radhe Shyam Aggarwal death</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/suvendu-adhikari-receives-guard-of-honour-at-kolaghat-ahead-of-administrative-meeting-1503603830.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T19:51:20+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Suvendu Adhikari receives &#039;Guard of Honour&#039; at Kolaghat ahead of administrative meeting</news:title><news:keywords>Guard of Honour, Kolaghat, Suvendu Adhikari</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/process-to-rectify-erroneous-inclusion-of-areas-in-o-zone-initiated-bidhuri-tiwari-to-residents-1503603849.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T19:50:38+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Process to rectify erroneous inclusion of areas in O-Zone initiated: Bidhuri, Tiwari to residents</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, Manoj Tiwari, O-Zone issue</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/congress-demands-expulsion-of-girish-mahajan-from-cabinet-and-bjp-for-insulting-indian-army-1503603846.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T19:47:44+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Congress demands expulsion of Girish Mahajan from cabinet and BJP for insulting Indian Army</news:title><news:keywords>Congress, Harshvardhan Sapkal, Maharashtra</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pm-modi-to-visit-france-slovakia-next-week-1503603844.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T19:43:47+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Modi to visit France, Slovakia next week</news:title><news:keywords>PM Modi, Slovakia</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/fadnavis-okays-amendments-to-gst-maharashtra-public-universities-act-1503603840.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T19:40:20+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Fadnavis okays amendments to GST, Maharashtra Public Universities Act</news:title><news:keywords>Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/major-tragedy-averted-in-manikaran-as-three-punjab-tourists-swept-into-the-parvati-river-while-taking-selfies-1503603836.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T19:38:18+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Major tragedy averted in Manikaran as three Punjab tourists swept into the Parvati river while taking selfies</news:title><news:keywords>Himachal Pradesh, Manikaran, Punjab, Tourists</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/delhi-cm-seeks-clarification-from-land-agency-on-o-zone-issue-1503603833.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T19:34:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Delhi CM seeks clarification from land agency on O-Zone issue</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi Development Authority, Rekha Gupta</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/irctc-crackdown-on-unauthorised-e-catering-legal-action-initiated-against-14-operators-1503603807.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T19:23:34+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>IRCTC crackdown on unauthorised e-Catering: Legal action initiated against 14 operators</news:title><news:keywords>Food on Track, Indian Railways, IRCTC, IRCTC e-catering</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/cid-officials-had-to-wait-an-hour-outside-tmc-kalighat-office-party-treasurer-denied-them-entry-1503603801.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T19:19:29+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CID officials had to wait an hour outside TMC Kalighat office, party treasurer denied them entry</news:title><news:keywords>CID, Subhasish Chakraborty, TMC Kalighat, TMC treasurer</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/eu-moves-to-unblock-6-6-billion-euros-for-ukraine-warns-against-hormuz-escalation-and-russian-shadow-fleet-1503603823.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T19:18:18+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>EU moves to unblock 6.6 billion Euros for Ukraine, warns against Hormuz escalation and Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’</news:title><news:keywords>European Union, Ukraine</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/books-education/equal-marks-equal-rank-punjab-ends-age-based-tie-breaker-in-landmark-board-exam-reform-1503603820.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T19:14:33+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Equal marks, equal rank: Punjab ends age-based tie-breaker in landmark board exam reform</news:title><news:keywords>PSEB, Punjab School Education Board</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/nia-raids-18-locations-in-punjab-haryana-in-probe-against-shahzad-bhatti-linked-terror-network-1503603818.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T19:11:32+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>NIA raids 18 locations in Punjab, Haryana in probe against Shahzad Bhatti-linked terror network</news:title><news:keywords>NIA, Punjab and Haryana</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/amritsar-rural-police-central-agencies-arrest-duo-linked-to-cross-border-handlers-recover-two-hand-from-them-1503603816.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T19:08:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Amritsar Rural Police, Central agencies arrest duo linked to cross-border handlers, recover two hand from them</news:title><news:keywords>Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Amritsar Rural Police</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/10-bdesh-nationals-returned-to-holding-centre-after-border-standoff-1503603812.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T19:06:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>10 B’desh nationals returned to holding centre after border standoff</news:title><news:keywords>Bangladeshi nationals, BSF</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/from-nehru-to-modi-a-historic-milestone-and-the-story-of-two-eras-of-india-1503603805.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T19:04:29+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>From Nehru to Modi: A historic milestone and the story of two eras of India</news:title><news:keywords>Jawaharlal Nehru, PM Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/toppling-vijay-led-tvk-govt-not-our-intention-dmk-clarifies-stalin-remarks-1503603803.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T19:01:43+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Toppling Vijay-led TVK govt not our intention&#039;: DMK clarifies Stalin remarks</news:title><news:keywords>DMK, MK Stalin, Tamil Nadu Government, TVK government</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/agnimitra-targets-abhishek-over-alleged-signature-forgery-row-1503603798.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T18:55:48+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Agnimitra targets Abhishek over alleged signature forgery row</news:title><news:keywords>Agnimitra Paul, TMC</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/business/bombay-hc-quashes-dot-spectrum-charge-demand-giving-vodafone-idea-rs-2113-crore-relief-1503603796.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T18:52:40+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bombay HC quashes DoT spectrum charge demand, giving Vodafone Idea Rs 2,113-crore relief</news:title><news:keywords>Bombay High Court, Vodafone-Idea</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/india-emerged-stronger-more-prosperous-under-modis-leadership-odisha-cm-1503603794.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T18:50:25+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India emerged stronger, more prosperous under Modi&#039;s leadership: Odisha CM</news:title><news:keywords>Mohan Charan Majhi, Odisha</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/tmc-leader-pushpa-jahangir-khan-remanded-to-five-days-of-police-custody-1503603756.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T18:35:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>TMC leader &#039;Pushpa&#039; Jahangir Khan remanded to five days of police custody</news:title><news:keywords>Diamond Harbour court, Jahangir khan arrest, Jahangir Khan police remand</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/suthar-reveals-he-trained-with-red-ball-during-ipl-before-dream-test-debut-1503603790.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T18:34:41+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Suthar reveals he trained with red ball during IPL before dream Test debut</news:title><news:keywords>IPL, Manav Suthar</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pm-modi-kuwait-amir-discuss-west-asia-situation-stress-need-for-dialogue-and-de-escalation-1503603788.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T18:32:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Modi, Kuwait Amir Discuss West Asia Situation, Stress Need for Dialogue and De-escalation</news:title><news:keywords>Kuwait, PM Modi, West Asia situation</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/resilient-partnership-of-vigilant-society-and-future-ready-legislatures-will-achieve-viksit-bharat-2047-delhi-speaker-1503603782.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T18:30:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Resilient partnership of vigilant society and future-ready legislatures will achieve &#039;Viksit Bharat 2047&#039;: Delhi Speaker</news:title><news:keywords>CPA, Delhi government, Vijender Gupta</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/mt-marivex-exchanged-communication-with-us-navy-before-fire-incident-1503603780.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T18:28:34+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>MT Marivex exchanged communication with US Navy before fire incident</news:title><news:keywords>India in Oman, MT Marivex, Randhir Jaiswal, US Navy</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/society-must-unite-against-love-jihad-and-land-jihad-up-cm-yogi-1503603779.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T18:27:25+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Society must unite against love jihad and land jihad:  UP CM Yogi</news:title><news:keywords>UP, Yogi Adityanath</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kiran-bedi-pitches-bharat-skill-exchange-as-solution-to-indias-skill-challenge-1503603776.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T18:24:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kiran Bedi pitches Bharat Skill Exchange as ‘solution’ to India’s skill challenge</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi, Kiran Bedi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/iran-alleges-fifa-world-cup-ticket-quota-revoked-amid-us-tensions-questions-political-interference-1503603758.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T18:15:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Iran alleges FIFA World Cup ticket quota revoked amid US tensions, questions political interference</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, Iran Football</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ed-summons-pinarayi-vijayans-daughter-veena-in-cmrl-exalogic-case-asks-her-to-appear-on-friday-1503603771.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T18:15:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>ED summons Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter Veena in CMRL–Exalogic case; asks her to appear on Friday</news:title><news:keywords>Enforcement Directorate, Pinarayi Vijayan, Veena Vijayan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/features/witnessing-the-6th-celebration-of-world-heritage-day-by-sham-1503603748.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T18:14:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Witnessing the 6th Celebration of World Heritage Day by SHAM</news:title><news:keywords>SHAM, World Heritage Day</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/bus-operators-reduce-fleet-following-fuel-price-hike-1503603766.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T18:12:58+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bus operators reduce fleet following fuel price hike</news:title><news:keywords>bus operators</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/delhi-lg-cm-review-implementation-of-heat-wave-action-plan-mobile-relief-vans-to-increase-1503603761.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T18:09:14+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Delhi LG, CM review implementation of heat wave action plan; mobile relief vans to increase</news:title><news:keywords>DDMA, Delhi, Rekha Gupta</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/major-breakthrough-in-zojila-tunnel-project-to-bolster-troop-mobility-in-ladakh-1503603749.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T18:04:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Major breakthrough in Zojila Tunnel Project to bolster troop mobility in Ladakh</news:title><news:keywords>Ladakh, Zojila Tunnel project</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/will-lionel-messi-play-in-argentinas-fifa-world-cup-warm-up-coach-lionel-scaloni-gives-major-update-1503603745.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T17:59:41+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Will Lionel Messi play in Argentina&#039;s FIFA World Cup warm-up? Coach Lionel Scaloni gives major update</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, Lionel Messi, Lionel Scaloni</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/facing-rebellion-tmc-supremo-mamata-banerjee-knocks-on-10-janpaths-doors-meets-sonia-gandhi-1503603729.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T17:58:10+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Facing rebellion, TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee knocks on 10 Janpath&#039;s doors, meets Sonia Gandhi</news:title><news:keywords>Mamata Banerjee, Mamata Banerjee Sonia Gandhi meeting, Sonia Gandhi, TMC rebellion, TMC split</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/cid-raids-kolkatas-suruchi-sangha-club-swarup-biswas-taken-to-spot-1503603727.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T17:50:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CID raids Kolkata&#039;s Suruchi Sangha Club, Swarup Biswas taken to spot</news:title><news:keywords>Aroop Biswas, CID raid, Suruchi Sangha Club, Swarup Biswas</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/australian-badminton-open-mr-arjun-hariharan-amsakarunan-storm-into-mens-doubles-second-round-1503603702.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T17:44:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Australian Badminton Open: MR Arjun-Hariharan Amsakarunan storm into men&#039;s doubles second round</news:title><news:keywords>Australian Badminton Open 2026, MR Arjun and Hariharan Amsakarunan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/india-deploys-12-nuclear-warheads-for-first-time-report-1503603728.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T17:37:05+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India deploys 12 nuclear warheads for first time: Report</news:title><news:keywords>India nuclear weapons, nuclear warheads, Pakistan, SIPRI Yearbook 2026</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/explained-how-gem-transformed-mse-procurement-orders-rise-from-rs-69-crore-to-rs-8-69-lakh-crore-1503603726.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T17:32:38+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Explained | How GeM is transforming MSE procurement: Orders rise from Rs 69 crore to Rs 8.69 lakh crore</news:title><news:keywords>Government e-Marketplace (GeM), government procurements, Micro and Small Enterprises, Ministry of Commerce and Industry</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/time-will-tell-rebel-tmc-mp-satabdi-roy-after-delhi-political-coup-says-kalyan-banerjee-is-great-1503603717.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T17:12:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Time will tell&#039;: Rebel TMC MP Satabdi Roy after Delhi political coup, says Kalyan Banerjee is &#039;great&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>CID, Kalyan Banerjee, Satabdi Roy</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/nia-searches-mansa-residence-in-probe-linked-to-pakistan-based-gangster-1503603722.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T16:50:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>NIA searches Mansa residence in probe linked to Pakistan-based gangster</news:title><news:keywords>Gangster, Mansa, NIA raids, Pakistan, Punjab</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ed-raids-prominent-ca-linked-to-punjab-minister-arora-1503603720.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T16:46:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>ED raids prominent CA linked to Punjab minister Arora</news:title><news:keywords>ED raids, Hampton Sky Realty, Sanjeev Arora</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/hero-of-anti-terror-operations-alleges-harassment-by-gurgaon-traffic-police-during-midnight-stop-1503603714.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T16:41:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Hero of anti-terror operations alleges harassment by Gurgaon traffic police during midnight stop</news:title><news:keywords>army officer, Gurugram police, Harassment</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/hope-international-community-holds-pakistan-accountable-for-its-misdeeds-abuses-mea-on-deadly-pok-protests-1503603711.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T16:32:46+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Hope international community holds Pakistan accountable for its misdeeds, abuses: MEA on deadly PoK protests</news:title><news:keywords>Pakistan violence, PoJK protests, PoK unrest, World news</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/abhishek-is-a-thug-will-ask-cm-to-launch-a-high-level-enquiry-bengal-minister-sharadwat-mukherjee-1503603710.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T16:30:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Abhishek is a thug. Will ask CM to launch a high-level enquiry: Bengal Minister Sharadwat Mukherjee</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, BJP, TMC corruption, West Bengal Scam</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/tmc-split-team-mamata-labels-rebel-mps-traitors-asks-why-they-didnt-speak-of-their-difficulties-before-polls-1503603694.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T16:12:53+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>TMC Split: Team Mamata labels rebel MPs &#039;traitors&#039;, asks why They didn&#039;t speak of their difficulties before polls</news:title><news:keywords>Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, Kalyan Banerjee, Kirti Azad, Team Mamata, TMC split</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cid-officials-reach-mamata-banerjees-residence-in-kolkata-1503603701.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T16:05:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CID officials reach Mamata Banerjee&#039;s residence in Kolkata</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, BJP vs TMC, Mamata Banerjee</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/prasidh-krishna-replaces-mohammed-siraj-in-indias-t20i-squads-for-ireland-and-england-tours-1503603684.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T16:00:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Prasidh Krishna replaces Mohammed Siraj in India&#039;s T20I squads for Ireland and England tours</news:title><news:keywords>Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/mod-approves-solar-bess-project-to-power-defence-infra-sitapur-1503603687.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T15:40:35+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Big clean energy push: MoD approves first-of-its-kind 250 MW solar-BESS project to power defence infra</news:title><news:keywords>BESS project, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence (MoD), Solar projects</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/womens-icc-rankings-amelie-kerr-back-on-top-as-harmanpreet-kaur-makes-top-10-return-1503603676.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T15:23:06+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Women&#039;s ICC Rankings: Amelie Kerr back on top as Harmanpreet Kaur makes top-10 return</news:title><news:keywords>Amelia Kerr, Harmanpreet Kaur, ICC Women&#039;s Rankings</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/not-just-liquor-pishi-bhaipo-duo-looted-all-revenue-rich-sectors-of-west-bengal-thorough-probe-needed-bjp-1503603688.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T15:22:35+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Not just liquor, Pishi-Bhaipo duo looted all revenue rich sectors of West Bengal, thorough probe needed: BJP</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, Bengal liquor scam, Mamata Banerjee, Suvendu Adhikari</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/tmc-cracks-widen-mps-dev-june-maliah-attend-suvendu-adhikaris-meeting-in-purba-medinipur-1503603669.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T15:21:58+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>TMC cracks widen: MPs Dev, June Maliah attend Suvendu Adhikari&#039;s meeting in Purba Medinipur</news:title><news:keywords>Deepak Adhikari, Dev, June Maliah, Suvendu Adhikari</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/pedalling-towards-a-cleaner-capital-1503603680.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T15:14:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Pedalling towards a cleaner capital</news:title><news:keywords>Air Pollution, City life, Ecological (Im)balance, World Environment Day (June 5)</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/wanted-in-india-operating-from-us-and-canada-how-fugitives-allegedly-used-student-visas-asylum-routes-to-evade-law-1503603668.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T15:05:46+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Wanted in India, operating from US and Canada: How fugitives allegedly used student visas, asylum routes to evade law</news:title><news:keywords>Goldy Brar, India, Lawrence Bishnoi, Organised Crime, US-Canada</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/india-receive-major-boost-as-rohit-sharma-hardik-pandya-return-for-afghanistan-odi-series-report-1503603634.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T14:55:33+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India receive major boost as Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya return for Afghanistan ODI series: Report</news:title><news:keywords>Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/business/sail-sharpens-strategic-priorities-for-fy27-reinforces-market-position-sustainability-amid-global-volatility-1503603671.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T14:55:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>SAIL sharpens strategic priorities for FY27, reinforces market position, sustainability amid global volatility</news:title><news:keywords>EBITDA, SAIL, SAIL FY26 results, Steel Authority of India Limited</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/enough-is-enough-ex-tmc-mp-sukhendu-sekhar-ray-says-rg-kar-case-pushed-him-to-quit-1503603656.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T14:19:38+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>‘Enough is enough’: Ex-TMC MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray says RG Kar case pushed him to quit</news:title><news:keywords>Rajya Sabha, RG Kar case, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Trinamool Congress, West Bengal Politics</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/un-says-3-8-million-girls-remain-out-of-school-in-afghanistan-1503603658.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T14:11:47+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>UN says 3.8 million girls remain out of school in Afghanistan</news:title><news:keywords>Afghanistan, women education in Afghanistan, World news</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/arrested-tmc-leader-sabyasachi-dutta-egged-while-being-escorted-by-police-tomatoes-hurled-1503603646.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T14:08:32+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Arrested TMC leader Sabyasachi Dutta &#039;egged&#039; while being escorted by police, tomatoes hurled</news:title><news:keywords>Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation, Bidhannagar Police, Sabyasachi Dutta</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/visakhapatnam-steel-plant-blast-dna-tests-ordered-probe-launched-10-key-points-on-the-tragedy-that-killed-8-1503603627.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T13:56:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Visakhapatnam steel plant blast: DNA tests ordered, probe launched; 10 key points on the tragedy that killed 8</news:title><news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, HD Kumaraswamy, industrial accident, Pawan Kalyan, Visakhapatnam Steel Plant</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/us-jet-fuel-production-record-high-amid-global-energy-race-middle-east-disruption-1503603651.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T13:51:44+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>US jet fuel production soars to all-time high amid global energy race triggered by West Asia crisis</news:title><news:keywords>Global Energy crisis, Strait of Hormuz, US energy, US fuel infrastructure, West Asia conflict</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/karnataka-youth-congress-leader-his-associate-arrested-for-blackmailing-extorting-%e2%82%b92-77-crore-from-businessman-1503603647.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T13:30:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Karnataka Youth Congress leader, his associate arrested for blackmailing, extorting ₹2.77 crore from businessman</news:title><news:keywords>Crime news, Karnataka Police, Youth Congress leader arrested</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/explained-why-zojila-tunnel-is-checkmate-for-china-and-pakistan-fronts-1503603623.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T12:50:31+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Explained: Why Zojila Tunnel is checkmate for China and Pakistan fronts</news:title><news:keywords>Infrastructure Projects, Kashmir, Ladakh, Nitin Gadkari, Zojila Tunnel</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/this-place-is-home-virat-kohli-pens-heartfelt-note-after-rcbs-back-to-back-ipl-titles-1503603621.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T12:42:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;This place is home&#039;: Virat Kohli pens heartfelt note after RCB&#039;s back-to-back IPL titles</news:title><news:keywords>Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Virat Kohli</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ed-raids-in-100-crore-gst-fraud-case-involving-punjab-minister-sanjeev-arora-1503603629.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T12:39:34+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>ED conducts fresh raids in Rs 100 crore GST fraud case involving Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora</news:title><news:keywords>AAP Sanjeev Arora arrest, ED raids, GST fraud case, PMLA case</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/money-laundering-case-delhi-court-defers-decision-on-framing-charges-against-lalu-prasad-yadav-others-1503603628.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T12:32:58+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Money laundering case: Delhi court defers decision on framing charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav, others</news:title><news:keywords>IRCTC hotel scam, Lalu Prasad Yadav, money laundering case, Rouse Avenue Court</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/former-tourism-minister-indranil-sen-named-in-complaint-over-misuse-of-unesco-name-for-durga-puja-tickets-sales-1503603609.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T12:24:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Former Bengal Tourism Minister Indranil Sen Named in Complaint over Misuse of UNESCO Name for Durga Puja Ticket Sales</news:title><news:keywords>Durga Puja, Indranil Sen, Ticket Sales, UNESCO, West Bengal Tourism</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/ben-stokes-captaincy-comes-under-scrutiny-as-ecb-investigates-alleged-nightclub-incident-1503603606.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T12:14:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ben Stokes&#039; captaincy comes under scrutiny as ECB investigates alleged nightclub incident</news:title><news:keywords>Ben Stokes, D, Engalnd Cricket Board (ECB), Gus Atkinson</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/20-tmc-mps-backing-nda-tmc-rejects-viral-claim-bjp-alleges-growing-revolt-within-mamatas-party-1503603602.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T12:08:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>20 TMC MPs backing NDA? TMC rejects viral claim; BJP alleges growing revolt within Mamata&#039;s party</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, Kirti Azad, Mamata Banerjee, TMC, West Bengal Politics</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/us-army-helicopter-goes-down-near-strait-of-hormuz-donald-trump-says-nobody-injured-1503603610.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T11:57:36+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>US Army helicopter goes down near Strait of Hormuz, Donald Trump says &#039;nobody injured&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, Strait of Hormuz, US Apache helicopter, West Asia conflict</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/us-warns-american-businesses-to-cut-ties-with-pla-linked-chinese-firms-adds-alibaba-byd-nio-to-1260h-list-1503603607.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T11:57:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>US warns American businesses to cut ties with PLA-linked Chinese firms; adds Alibaba, BYD, NIO to 1260H List</news:title><news:keywords>Chinese military, People’s Liberation Army (China), Select Committee, US businesses</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/india-defeat-west-indies-by-26-runs-in-womens-t20-world-cup-warm-up-bharti-fulmalli-shreyanka-patil-shine-1503603598.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T11:38:47+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India defeat West Indies by 26 runs in Women&#039;s T20 World Cup warm-up; Bharti Fulmalli, Shreyanka Patil shine</news:title><news:keywords>Bharti Fulmali, India vs West Indies, Shreyanka Patil</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/technology/apple-tears-down-old-siri-builds-an-ai-assistant-that-knows-your-screen-your-apps-and-your-life-1503603592.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T11:19:18+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Apple tears down old Siri, builds an AI assistant that knows your screen, your apps and your life</news:title><news:keywords>Apple, Artificial Intelligence, Siri AI, Technology, WWDC 2026</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/somali-referee-omar-artan-to-miss-fifa-world-cup-after-u-s-denies-entry-despite-valid-visa-1503603590.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T11:02:01+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Somali referee Omar Artan to miss FIFA World Cup after U.S. denies entry despite valid visa</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/ebola-outbreak-expanding-in-congo-spreading-to-uganda-who-risk-alert-1503603586.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T11:01:46+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Ebola outbreak expanding in Congo, spreading to Uganda&#039;: WHO flags &#039;very high&#039; risk for DRC</news:title><news:keywords>Bundibugyo virus, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ebola, Uganda, World Health Organisation (WHO)</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/patna-court-grants-relief-to-khan-sir-stays-arrest-in-firing-case-1503603578.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T10:54:12+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Patna court grants relief to Khan Sir, stays arrest in firing case</news:title><news:keywords>Bihar, crime, Education, Khan Sir, Patna Court</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/hollywood/jason-momoa-exits-helldivers-movie-sony-justin-lin-2027-1503603539.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T10:52:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Jason Momoa out of &#039;Helldivers&#039; movie; Sony now hunting for a new star to save its 2027 blockbuster</news:title><news:keywords>Jason Momoa</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/hollywood/sophie-turner-mini-breakdown-20s-identity-crisis-game-of-thrones-1503603537.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T10:52:18+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Sophie Turner admits she had a &#039;mini breakdown&#039; after &#039;Game of Thrones&#039; ended</news:title><news:keywords>Game of Thrones, Sophie Turner</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/ott/dhanush-rafael-nadal-rafa-netflix-documentary-goat-inspiring-millions-1503603534.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T10:52:15+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Dhanush pens emotional note for Rafael Nadal after watching Netflix documentary &#039;Rafa&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>Dhanush, Netflix, rafa, Rafael Nadal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/slumdog-33-temple-road-teaser-vijay-sethupathi-puri-jagannadh-2026-1503603531.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T10:52:11+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;SlumDog: 33 Temple Road&#039; teaser out, Vijay Sethupathi plays blind beggar turned vigilante</news:title><news:keywords></news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/ott/netflix-scooby-doo-origins-live-action-series-first-look-real-dog-2027-1503603528.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T10:52:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>First look: Netflix reveals &#039;Scooby-Doo Origins&#039; cast, plot, and the dog everyone&#039;s talking about</news:title><news:keywords>Netflix, scooby-doo origin</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/nagarjuna-returns-host-bigg-boss-telugu-season-10-dhasavatharam-1503603525.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T10:52:02+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Nagarjuna confirmed as host for Bigg Boss Telugu season 10; Dhasavatharam theme revealed</news:title><news:keywords>Bigg Boss, Nagarjuna</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/india-a-vs-sri-lanka-a-live-score-updates-inda-vs-sria-in-dambulla-1503603577.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T10:51:33+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India A vs Sri Lanka A: Tilak Varma elects to bat as Anukul Roy, Arshad Khan receive India A debut caps</news:title><news:keywords>India A team, India vs Srilanka</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/supplements/science_supplements/reimagining-education-in-a-time-of-crisis-embracing-well-being-resilience-and-sustainable-futures-1503603582.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T10:46:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Reimagining Education in a Time of Crisis: Embracing Well-being, Resilience, and Sustainable Futures</news:title><news:keywords>Education, Psychology, University of Calcutta</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/supplements/science_supplements/bsc-biochemistry-1503603579.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T10:39:32+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>BSc Biochemistry</news:title><news:keywords>BSc Biochemistry, Sheffield, UK</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/former-tmc-mla-sabyasachi-dutta-arrested-in-extortion-case-after-midnight-questioning-1503603568.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T10:01:40+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Former TMC MLA Sabyasachi Dutta arrested in extortion case after midnight questioning</news:title><news:keywords>Bidhannagar, Sabyasachi Dutta, Trinamool Congress, West Bengal Politics</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/seven-indians-killed-in-dubai-road-accident-1503603569.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T10:01:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Dubai road tragedy: 7 Indians killed, 9 injured after minibus slams into truck on highway</news:title><news:keywords>Consulate General of India, Dubai, Dubai road accident, Indians killed</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/bibi-youll-be-on-your-own-very-soon-the-warning-that-exposed-a-trump-netanyahu-rift-on-iran-strategy-1503603563.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T09:41:01+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Bibi, you&#039;ll be on your own very soon&#039;: The warning that exposed a Trump-Netanyahu rift on Iran strategy</news:title><news:keywords>Benjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump, Iran, Israel, West Asia</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/factory-of-hate-india-says-pakistan-keeps-citizens-hostile-to-retain-power-1503603556.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T08:53:30+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Pakistan runs a &#039;factory of hate&#039;, uses religion to mask state-sponsored hostility: India at UNSC</news:title><news:keywords>India-Pakistan relations, P Harish, Pakistan military, Terrorism, United Nations Security Council</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/eu-envoy-trips-up-in-pakistan-1503603557.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T08:40:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>EU envoy trips up in Pakistan</news:title><news:keywords>Operation Sindoor, Pakistan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/civilisational-resurgence-1503603553.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T08:30:25+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Civilisational resurgence</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, PM Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/100-days-of-war-60-days-of-ceasefire-how-iran-and-israel-slipped-back-into-conflict-then-stepped-back-from-the-brink-1503603548.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T08:30:20+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>100 days of war, 60 days of ceasefire: How Iran and Israel slipped back into conflict, then stepped back from the brink</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, Iran, Israel, Middle East conflict, West Asia</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/fast-tracked-1503603551.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T08:19:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Fast-Tracked</news:title><news:keywords>Cricket, cricket team</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/plugging-in-1503603549.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T08:09:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Plugging In</news:title><news:keywords>economic rise, electric vehicle</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/odishas-health-paradox-1503603543.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T08:02:34+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Odisha’s Health paradox</news:title><news:keywords>NFHS-6, WHO</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/us-court-strikes-down-trumps-100000-h-1b-visa-fee-white-house-to-appeal-1503603542.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T07:55:18+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>US court strikes down Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee, White House to appeal</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, H-1B visa, Indian diaspora, US Immigration, White House</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/hollywood/ariana-grande-ethan-slater-split-breakup-2026-1503603522.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T06:52:54+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater have split after nearly three years together: Reports</news:title><news:keywords>Ariana Grande, ethan slater</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/business/openai-ipo-valuation-filing-chatgpt-public-listing-2026-1503603519.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T06:47:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Explained: Why OpenAI is losing billions while planning the world&#039;s biggest IPO</news:title><news:keywords>OpenAI</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/shamita-shettys-birthday-note-for-shilpa-will-make-you-call-your-sibling-right-now-1503603507.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T06:42:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Shamita Shetty&#039;s birthday note for Shilpa will make you call your sibling right now</news:title><news:keywords>Shamita Shetty, Shilpa Shetty</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/kangana-ranaut-media-ban-legal-cases-ranveer-singh-controversy-1503603504.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T05:58:19+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kangana Ranaut backs Ranveer Singh, says she was targeted by courts and media long before him</news:title><news:keywords>Kangana Ranaut, Ranveer Singh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/kangana-ranaut-social-media-relationships-love-hate-at-first-sight-1503603502.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T05:50:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kangana Ranaut says if you have found your person, stop looking at Instagram reels and value what you have</news:title><news:keywords>Kangana Ranaut</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/ott/netflix-paper-man-korean-crime-series-cho-jung-seok-park-hae-soo-claudia-kim-1503603499.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T05:43:18+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Netflix&#039;s &#039;Paper Man&#039; casts Cho Jung-seok, Park Hae-soo and Claudia Kim</news:title><news:keywords>Cho Jung-seok, Claudia Kim, Korean star, Netflix, Park Hae-soo</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/ott/the-bear-final-season-5-trailer-sydney-carmy-flood-restaurant-fx-hulu-1503603496.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T00:25:33+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;The Bear&#039; final season trailer drops: The restaurant is drowning and Sydney has to save it without Carmy</news:title><news:keywords>The Bear</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/guns-n-roses-guwahati-concert-november-2026-himanta-biswa-sarma-northeast-india-1503603425.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T00:14:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;New opportunities for tourism and the local economy&#039;: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reacts to Guns N&#039; Roses coming to Guwahati</news:title><news:keywords>Assam, Guns N’ Roses, Guwahati, Himanta Biswa Sarma</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/hollywood/idris-elba-black-james-bond-not-realistic-audiences-wont-accept-1503603452.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T00:14:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;That&#039;s not what they like in their culture&#039;: Idris Elba admits race is why a Black James Bond was never going to happen</news:title><news:keywords>Idris Elba, James Bond</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/ott/lupin-part-4-netflix-release-date-cast-plot-omar-sy-fall-2026-1503603462.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T00:14:06+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Lupin Part 4 is coming to Netflix: New cast, plot details, release date revealed</news:title><news:keywords>Lupin, Netflix</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/lifestyle/food/acharya-balkrishna-amla-murabba-benefits-summer-heat-dizziness-diabetes-patanjali-1503603474.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T00:14:04+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>The amla murabba tip from Acharya Balkrishna that everyone is talking about this summer</news:title><news:keywords>Acharya Balkrishna, Patanjali</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/lifestyle/health/acharya-balkrishna-karela-benefits-liver-eyes-bitter-gourd-1503603479.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T00:14:02+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Karela benefits: Acharya Balkrishna explains what this bitter vegetable does to your eyes and liver</news:title><news:keywords>Acharya Balkrishna, Patanjali</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/lifestyle/health/acharya-balkrishna-garlic-empty-stomach-benefits-ayurveda-1503603481.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T00:13:59+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bad digestion, high blood pressure, low immunity? Acharya Balkrishna Points to garlic</news:title><news:keywords>Acharya Balkrishna, Patanjali</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/bengal-bottlers-want-distributors-gone-say-jahangir-khan-enforced-extortion-1503603490.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T23:33:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bengal bottlers want ‘distributors’ gone, say Jahangir Khan enforced extortion</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, Bengal liquor scam, Jahangir Khan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/west-bengal-ex-excise-chief-says-2021-tweaks-in-wbsbcl-led-to-graft-1503603486.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T23:30:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>West Bengal ex-excise chief says 2021 tweaks in WBSBCL led to graft</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, Bengal liqour scam, The Statesman Bengal liquor scam</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/oil-tanker-with-24-indian-crew-members-comes-under-suspected-attack-near-strait-of-hormuz-1503603463.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T22:49:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Oil tanker with 24 Indian crew members comes under suspected attack near Strait of Hormuz</news:title><news:keywords>Indian vessel attack, Strait of Hormuz, US Iran war, US navy attacks Indian vessel, West Asia conflict</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/first-tranche-of-india-us-trade-deal-likely-to-be-signed-by-july-says-commerce-minister-piyush-goyal-1503603467.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T22:11:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>First tranche of India-US trade deal likely to be signed by July, says Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal</news:title><news:keywords>First tranche of india US deal, India US free trade agreement, India-US trade deal, Piyush Goyal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/agnimitra-paul-inspects-potable-water-projects-in-darjeeling-1503603470.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T22:05:34+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Agnimitra Paul inspects potable water projects in Darjeeling</news:title><news:keywords>Raju Bista, Urban transformation</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pm-modi-conveys-condolences-extends-support-to-philippines-after-deadly-mindanao-earthquake-1503603466.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T22:00:31+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Modi conveys condolences, extends support to Philippines after deadly Mindanao earthquake</news:title><news:keywords>India, Philippines, PM Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/kerala-court-hands-ed-access-to-key-sfio-records-in-cmrl-exalogic-case-dealing-setback-to-veena-vijayan-and-cmrl-1503603456.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T21:49:25+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kerala: Court hands ED access to key SFIO records in CMRL–Exalogic case, dealing setback to Veena Vijayan and CMRL</news:title><news:keywords>CMRL, SFIO</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/dgca-begins-probe-after-three-air-india-planes-damaged-at-delhi-airport-during-storm-1503603444.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T21:48:40+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>DGCA begins probe after three Air India planes damaged at Delhi Airport during storm</news:title><news:keywords>Air India, Air India aircraft damaged, Air India planes damaged, Delhi airport, Delhi Storm, DGCA probe, IGI airport</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/kerala-launches-free-bus-travel-for-women-from-june-15-ksrtc-to-bear-%e2%82%b957-crore-monthly-cost-1503603451.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T21:46:36+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kerala launches free bus travel for women from June 15; KSRTC to bear ₹57 crore monthly cost</news:title><news:keywords>Kerala government, V.D. Satheesan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/business/indias-current-account-surplus-narrows-to-7-1-billion-in-q4fy26-fpi-outflows-hit-16-4-billion-1503603437.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T21:43:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India’s Current Account surplus narrows to $7.1 billion in Q4FY26; FPI outflows hit $16.4 billion</news:title><news:keywords>GDP, RBI</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/amit-shah-reviews-yamuna-rejuvenation-efforts-calls-for-joint-action-by-delhi-haryana-and-up-1503603443.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T21:37:06+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Amit Shah reviews Yamuna rejuvenation efforts, calls for joint action by Delhi, Haryana and UP</news:title><news:keywords>Amit Shah, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/we-are-reviving-bengals-panchayat-system-dilip-ghosh-1503603441.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T21:31:38+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>We are reviving Bengal’s panchayat system: Dilip Ghosh</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, Dilip Ghosh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/sukendu-sekhar-roys-rs-resignation-sparks-political-uncertainty-1503603438.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T21:26:18+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Sukendu Sekhar Roy’s RS resignation sparks political uncertainty</news:title><news:keywords>Rajya Sabha, TMC</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/firhad-hakim-meets-lop-ritabrata-sparks-speculation-1503603435.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T21:19:29+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Firhad Hakim meets LoP Ritabrata, sparks speculation</news:title><news:keywords>Firhad Hakim, TMC</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/kmc-holds-meeting-on-monsoon-preparedness-1503603433.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T21:17:04+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>KMC holds meeting on monsoon preparedness</news:title><news:keywords>KMC, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/bjp-sensitive-to-o-zone-issue-praveen-shankar-kapoor-1503603429.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T20:59:30+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>BJP sensitive to O-Zone issue: Praveen Shankar Kapoor</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, Manoj Tiwari, Ramvir Singh Bidhuri</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/uttarakhand-cm-dhami-wants-early-completion-of-construction-projects-in-poll-year-1503603427.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T20:54:43+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Uttarakhand CM Dhami wants early completion of construction projects in poll year</news:title><news:keywords>Pushkar Singh Dhami, Uttarakhand</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/indi-alliance-has-no-real-presence-on-the-ground-they-lose-an-election-every-3-months-bjp-1503603424.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T20:52:29+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>INDI alliance has no real presence on the ground; they lose an election every 3 months: BJP</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, INDIA bloc</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/memari-civic-body-board-collapses-after-10-tmc-councillors-resign-1503603421.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T20:48:41+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Memari civic body board collapses after 10 TMC councillors resign</news:title><news:keywords>Congress, TMC</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/guns-n-roses-india-tour-2026-bengaluru-guwahati-concert-date-ticket-1503603417.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T20:43:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Guns N&#039; Roses announce Bengaluru and Guwahati shows: Dates, venues, and ticket details you need to know</news:title><news:keywords>Guns N’ Roses</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/sc-invokes-article-142-to-acquit-pocso-convict-after-victim-marries-him-1503603416.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T20:41:11+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>SC invokes Article 142 to acquit POCSO convict after victim marries him</news:title><news:keywords>Article 142, POCSO convict acquittal, Supreme Court</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/west-bengal-state-forms-task-force-to-expedite-railway-projects-1503603412.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T19:58:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>West Bengal state forms task force to expedite railway projects</news:title><news:keywords>railway project, Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/chhattisgarh-cm-sai-reiterates-commitment-to-responsive-governance-reviews-development-and-welfare-schemes-1503603410.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T19:55:14+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Chhattisgarh CM Sai reiterates commitment to responsive governance, reviews development and welfare schemes</news:title><news:keywords>Chhattisgarh, Vishnu Deo Sai</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/weather-forecasting-has-evolved-from-broad-regional-predictions-to-highly-localised-and-time-specific-forecasts-dr-jitendra-singh-1503603408.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T19:52:50+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Weather forecasting has evolved from broad regional predictions to highly localised and time-specific forecasts: Dr Jitendra Singh</news:title><news:keywords>Jitendra Singh, RMC, UP</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/books-education/west-bengal-schoolgirls-block-national-highway-demanding-bicycles-under-state-scheme-1503603402.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T19:51:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>West Bengal schoolgirls block national highway demanding bicycles under state scheme</news:title><news:keywords>Mamata Banerjee, schoolgirls, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/features/where-food-meets-fellowship-inside-kolkatas-boishakhi-adda-1503603360.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T19:47:15+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Where Food Meets Fellowship: Inside Kolkata’s Boishakhi Adda</news:title><news:keywords>Bengali New Year, Boishakhi Adda, Poila Boishakh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/right-wing-youtuber-maridhas-arrested-for-derogatory-remarks-against-tvk-cm-vijay-1503603397.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T19:46:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Right-wing YouTuber Maridhas arrested for derogatory remarks against TVK, CM Vijay</news:title><news:keywords>Joseph Vijay, Maridhas, Sangh Parivar, TVK, YouTuber Maridhas</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/mamatas-tmc-continues-to-implode-as-rebel-kakoli-ghosh-dastidar-emerges-as-new-didi-leads-20-mps-to-nda-fold-1503603390.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T19:37:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Mamata&#039;s TMC continues to implode as rebel Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar emerges as &#039;new Didi&#039;, leads 20 MPs to NDA fold</news:title><news:keywords>Bhupender Yadav, Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, Mamata Banerjee, Sukhendu Shekhar Ray, Suvendu Adhikari, TMC MPs join NDA, TMC rebellion, TMC split, Trinamool Congress crisis</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/business/automobile-retail-sales-rise-9-55-in-may-two-wheeler-ev-share-surges-1503603387.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T19:29:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Automobile retail sales rise 9.55% in May; two-wheeler EV share surges</news:title><news:keywords>Automobile retail sales, FADA</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/satish-poonia-and-alka-gurjar-file-rajya-sabha-nominations-unopposed-election-to-all-three-seats-almost-certain-1503603379.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T19:26:56+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Satish Poonia and Alka Gurjar file Rajya Sabha nominations; unopposed election to all three seats almost certain</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, Rajasthan, Rajya Sabha</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/sukendu-sekhar-roys-resignation-from-rajya-sabha-sparks-political-uncertainty-in-west-bengal-1503603384.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T19:26:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Sukendu Sekhar Roy’s resignation from Rajya Sabha sparks political uncertainty in West Bengal</news:title><news:keywords>Rajya Sabha, Sukendu Sekhar Roy, TMC</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/books-education/iit-kanpur-launches-official-josaa-counselling-helpdesk-2026-open-house-scheduled-for-june-9-1503603382.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T19:22:29+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>IIT Kanpur launches Official JoSAA Counselling Helpdesk 2026; open house scheduled for June 9</news:title><news:keywords>IIT-Kanpur, JoSAA</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/southern_cinema/telugu-films-sexualising-women-tollywood-peddi-controversy-1503603362.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T19:10:15+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>From stalking to strip scenes: 5 times when Tollywood sexualised women and called it cinema</news:title><news:keywords>peddi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/lg-gives-green-signal-to-national-medical-register-for-practitioners-to-serve-in-ladakh-1503603365.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T19:08:36+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>LG gives green signal to National Medical Register for practitioners to serve in Ladakh</news:title><news:keywords>Healthcare, Medical Council</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/akhilesh-continues-with-allegation-of-theft-of-offerings-despite-denial-from-ram-temple-trust-1503603366.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T19:08:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Akhilesh continues with allegation of theft of offerings despite denial from Ram Temple Trust</news:title><news:keywords>Akhilesh Yadav, Ram temple, Samajwadi Party</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/amu-clerk-facing-%e2%82%b91-crore-debt-posed-as-lawrence-bishnoi-to-extort-money-arrested-1503603364.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T18:58:31+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>AMU clerk, facing ₹1 crore debt, posed as Lawrence Bishnoi to extort money; arrested</news:title><news:keywords>Aligarh Muslim University, Crime news, UP Crime, Uttar Pradesh police</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/trouble-mounts-for-abhishek-as-cid-knocks-his-door-again-summons-him-tomorrow-1503603333.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T18:51:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Trouble Mounts For Abhishek As CID Knocks His Door Again, Summons Him Tomorrow</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, Bhawani Bhavan, CID, signature forgery case</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pm-modi-hails-pashinyans-electoral-triumph-reaffirms-india-armenia-partnership-1503603354.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T18:39:18+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Modi hails Pashinyan’s electoral triumph, reaffirms India-Armenia partnership</news:title><news:keywords>Nikol Pashinyan, PM Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/southern_cinema/peddi-controversy-kangana-ranaut-janhvi-kapoor-objectification-indian-cinema-1503603343.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T18:32:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Janhvi Kapoor&#039;s ‘Peddi’ sparks outrage; Kangana Ranaut says this has been happening for years</news:title><news:keywords>Jahnvi Kapoor, Kangana Ranaut, peddi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/india-to-host-five-day-brics-agriculture-summit-in-indore-from-june-10-1503603345.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T18:30:11+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India to host five-day BRICS Agriculture Summit in Indore from June 10</news:title><news:keywords>BRICS Agriculture Summit, Shivraj Singh Chouhan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ladakh-scripts-remarkable-tourism-comeback-records-44-surge-in-visitor-arrivals-1503603342.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T18:27:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ladakh scripts remarkable tourism comeback, records 44% surge in visitor arrivals</news:title><news:keywords>Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/business/over-58-crore-jan-dhan-accounts-bring-millions-into-formal-banking-system-sitharaman-1503603338.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T18:16:15+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Over 58 crore Jan Dhan accounts bring millions into formal banking system: Sitharaman</news:title><news:keywords>Jan Dhan, Nirmala Sitharaman</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/india-calls-for-immediate-de-escalation-of-west-asia-conflict-citing-immense-human-suffereing-1503603335.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T18:12:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India calls for immediate de-escalation of West Asia conflict, citing immense human suffereing</news:title><news:keywords>Iran, Israel, MEA, West Asia</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/mp-rajya-sabha-race-heats-up-as-meenakshi-natarajan-files-nomination-bjp-fields-third-candidate-tightens-contest-1503603329.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T18:08:58+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>MP Rajya Sabha race heats up as Meenakshi Natarajan files nomination; BJP fields third candidate, tightens contest</news:title><news:keywords>Congress, Digvijaya Singh, Rajya Sabha</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/west-asia-conflict-iran-announces-end-to-strikes-on-israel-after-trump-intervention-1503603324.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T18:07:33+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>West Asia conflict: Iran announces end to strikes on Israel after Trump intervention</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump ceasefire, Iran ends strikes on Israel, Iran Israel conflict, Iran Israel war, Iran military strikes, Israel attacks Lebanon, Israel Iran ceasefire, West Asia conflict</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/features/the-evolutionary-vanguard-why-the-classrooms-deficits-are-sciences-greatest-assets-1503603315.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T18:05:35+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>The Evolutionary Vanguard: Why the Classroom’s ‘Deficits’ Are Science’s Greatest Assets</news:title><news:keywords>ADHD, dyslexia</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/praful-patels-man-friday-rajendra-jain-beats-bhujbal-in-race-to-rajya-sabha-1503603323.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T18:05:23+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Praful Patel&#039;s Man Friday, Rajendra Jain, beats Bhujbal In race to Rajya Sabha</news:title><news:keywords>Ajit Pawar, Rajya Sabha</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/garib-kalyan-at-heart-of-governance-says-pm-modi-as-nda-marks-12-years-1503603320.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T18:01:37+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Garib Kalyan at heart of governance, says PM Modi as NDA marks 12 years</news:title><news:keywords>Antyodaya, India, PM Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/pv-sindhu-leads-indias-australian-open-challenge-lakshya-sen-satwik-chirag-miss-out-1503603284.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T17:56:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PV Sindhu leads India&#039;s Australian Open challenge; Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag miss out</news:title><news:keywords>Australian Badminton Open 2026, PV Sindhu</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/spreading-lies-bjp-slams-akhilesh-yadav-over-ram-temple-missing-donation-claims-1503603312.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T17:53:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Spreading lies&#039;: BJP slams Akhilesh Yadav over Ram Temple &#039;missing donation&#039; claims</news:title><news:keywords>Akhilesh Yadav, Ayodhya Ram Temple, Ram Temple donation, Samajwadi Party</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/tmc-crisis-deepens-firhad-hakim-meets-rebel-opposition-leader-ritabrata-banerjee-sparks-speculation-1503603304.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T17:34:33+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>TMC Crisis Deepens: Firhad Hakim Meets Rebel Opposition Leader Ritabrata Banerjee, Sparks Speculation</news:title><news:keywords>Firhad Hakim, rebel TMC MLAs, Ritabrata Banerjee, Sandipan Saha, TMC crisis</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/india-bloc-meeting-opposition-reaches-consensus-on-5-key-issues-seeks-dharmendra-pradhans-resignation-1503603305.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T17:30:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>INDIA Bloc Meeting: Opposition reaches consensus on 5 key issues, seeks Dharmendra Pradhan&#039;s resignation</news:title><news:keywords>INDIA bloc meeting, Inia bloc meeting Constitution club, Mallikarjun Kharge, Mamata Banerjee, Opposition huddle in Delhi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/features/jashn-e-azhar-a-celebration-of-art-culture-and-expression-1503603296.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T17:09:28+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Jashn-e-Azhar: A Celebration of Art, Culture and Expression</news:title><news:keywords>Begum Jaan Ki Haveli, Chaak, Jashn-E-Azhar, Pagla Ghoda, Par Pazeb Naa Bheege, Pashmina, Sitayan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/iran-questions-un-watchdogs-neutrality-accuses-iaea-chief-grossi-of-deliberate-bias-amid-nuclear-tensions-1503603254.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T17:05:31+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Iran questions UN watchdog’s neutrality, accuses IAEA chief Grossi of ‘deliberate bias’ amid nuclear tensions</news:title><news:keywords>Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Iran nuclear dispute</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/features/when-the-ordinary-becomes-eternal-reimagining-everyday-life-through-lines-and-silence-1503603277.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T16:39:56+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>When the Ordinary Becomes Eternal: Reimagining Everyday Life Through Lines and Silence</news:title><news:keywords>language, Rabindranath Tagore, Subimalendu Bikas Sinha, Sunayani Chitrashala</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/locals-ransack-tmcs-pushpa-jahangir-khans-office-in-bengals-falta-1503603282.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T16:32:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Locals ransack TMC&#039;s &#039;Pushpa&#039; Jahangir Khan’s office in Bengal&#039;s Falta</news:title><news:keywords>Jahangir Khan, Jahangir Khan arrested, Jahangir Khan Falta office, TMC vs BJP</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/kapil-dev-on-indias-surprise-t20i-captaincy-switch-only-selectors-can-explain-the-decision-1503603275.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T16:28:47+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kapil Dev on Shreyas Iyer replacing Suryakumar: &#039;Only selectors can explain the decision&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>Ajit Agarkar, BCCI chief selector, Kapil Dev</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/tmc-split-after-mlas-several-lok-sabha-mps-meet-cm-adhikari-bjp-bengal-in-charge-in-delhi-1503603256.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T16:03:01+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>TMC Split: After MLAs, several Lok Sabha MPs meet CM Adhikari, BJP Bengal in-charge in Delhi</news:title><news:keywords>TMC MPs Bhupendra Yadav merting, TMC MPs protest, TMC MPs revolt, TMC MPs Suvendu Adhikari meeting, TMC split</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/mere-existence-of-dargah-does-not-automatically-make-land-a-waqf-board-property-says-madras-high-court-1503603264.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T15:59:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Mere existence of Dargah does not automatically make land a Waqf Board property, says Madras High Court</news:title><news:keywords>Court news, Madras High Court, Triplicane Dargah case, Waqf Board</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/faltas-pushpa-jahangir-khan-had-plans-to-flee-abroad-from-nepal-1503603233.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T15:57:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Falta&#039;s &#039;Pushpa&#039; Jahangir Khan Had Plans To Flee Abroad From Nepal</news:title><news:keywords>Calcutta High Court, Falta, Jahangir Khan, Nepal, West Bengal Police</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/india-crush-afghanistan-by-an-innings-and-300-runs-suthar-shines-on-test-debut-1503603251.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T15:42:58+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India register historic innings and 300-run Test win over Afghanistan; Sundar, Suthar dominate</news:title><news:keywords>India vs Afghanistan Test</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/stockholm-diamond-league-duplantis-suffers-first-defeat-in-nearly-two-years-as-marschall-triumphs-1503603229.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T15:31:46+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Stockholm Diamond League: Duplantis suffers first defeat in nearly two years as Marschall triumphs</news:title><news:keywords>Armand Duplantis, Diamond League Meeting, kurtis marschall</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/indias-electronics-manufacturing-services-ems-market-may-cross-150-billion-by-fy30-says-kpmg-report-1503603245.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T15:28:18+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India’s electronics manufacturing services (EMS) market may cross $150 billion by FY30, says KPMG report</news:title><news:keywords>Electronics Manufacturing, India&#039;s growth forecast, KPMG report</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/will-an-ias-officer-reveal-the-full-story-cbi-weighs-key-move-in-haryana-bank-scam-1503603241.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T15:10:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>IAS officer to reveal full story? CBI weighs key move in Haryana bank scam</news:title><news:keywords>Au Small Finance Bank, bank fund diversion case, Haryana bank scam, IDFC First Bank</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cpim-admits-mistakes-behind-kerala-rout-vijayans-grip-stays-intact-1503603225.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T15:04:19+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CPI(M) admits mistakes behind Kerala rout, Vijayan&#039;s grip stays intact</news:title><news:keywords>CPI(M), Kerala politics, Left Front, MV Govindan, Pinarayi Vijayan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/punjab-arms-hawala-racket-with-foreign-links-busted-in-amritsar-1503603235.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T15:02:50+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Punjab: Arms-hawala racket with foreign links busted in Amritsar</news:title><news:keywords>Arms smuggling, Crime news, hawala network, Punjab Police</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/congress-more-arrogant-than-bjp-has-lost-basic-courtesy-dmk-on-deepening-indi-alliance-turmoil-1503603215.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T14:54:58+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Congress more arrogant than BJP, has lost basic courtesy&#039;: DMK on INDI alliance turmoil</news:title><news:keywords>congress tvk alliance, DMK Congress tension, INDI Alliance, Tamil Nadu politics</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/features/career-crossroads-after-board-examinations-1503603218.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T14:49:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Career Crossroads After Board Examinations</news:title><news:keywords>board examinations, education degree, inexperienced</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/let-him-be-hes-only-15-sourav-gangulys-issues-plea-amid-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-hype-1503603196.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T14:46:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Let him be, he&#039;s only 15 &#039;: Sourav Ganguly&#039;s issues plea amid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hype</news:title><news:keywords>Sourav Ganguly, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/retd-bombay-high-court-judge-his-family-face-threat-over-2024-dawoodi-bohra-verdict-daughter-attacked-in-london-1503603217.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T14:25:29+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Retd Bombay High Court judge, his family face threat over 2024 Dawoodi Bohra verdict; daughter attacked in London</news:title><news:keywords>Bombay High Court, Dawoodi Bohra verdict, Death threats</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/ott/karuppu-ott-release-date-amazon-prime-video-june-12-suriya-trisha-krishnan-1503603207.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T14:09:23+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Karuppu OTT release date and platform: When and where to watch Suriya-Trisha starrer online</news:title><news:keywords>karuppu, new ott releases, Suriya, Trisha Krishnan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/lifestyle/beauty/bare-nails-trend-2026-natural-quiet-luxury-1503603194.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T13:58:40+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Why the smartest beauty move of 2026 is doing nothing to your nails</news:title><news:keywords>Nail polish</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/as-tensions-rise-again-india-asks-citizens-to-avoid-travelling-to-iran-and-exit-if-present-1503603182.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T13:47:19+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>As tensions rise again, India asks citizens to avoid travelling to Iran and exit if present</news:title><news:keywords>India, Iran, Israel, Travel advisory, West Asia</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/brazil-dealt-wesley-injury-blow-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup-opener-ancelotti-calls-up-ederson-1503603168.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T13:39:02+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Brazil dealt Wesley injury blow ahead of FIFA World Cup opener; Ancelotti calls up Ederson</news:title><news:keywords>Brazil Football Squad, Wesley</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/karnataka-cyber-crime-police-rukmini-vasanth-deepfake-fake-bikini-images-meta-fir-1503603190.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T13:34:37+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Rukmini Vasanth deepfake case: Karnataka Police book 29 accounts over AI-generated bikini images, write to Meta</news:title><news:keywords>rukmini vasanth</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/tn-cm-vijay-plays-chess-with-grandmaster-praggnanandhaa-awards-rs-50-lakh-after-historic-norway-chess-victory-1503603186.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T13:33:14+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>TN CM Vijay plays chess with Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa, awards Rs 50 lakh after historic Norway victory</news:title><news:keywords>Chess India, Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay, TVK Chief Vijay</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/tmc-cracks-now-reach-delhi-rajya-sabha-mp-sukhendu-sekhar-ray-resigns-1503603169.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T13:18:41+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>TMC Cracks Now Reach Delhi, Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray Resigns</news:title><news:keywords>Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, TMC Rajya Sabha</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/nhpc-celebrates-world-environment-day-2026-1503603177.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T13:00:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>NHPC celebrates World Environment Day 2026</news:title><news:keywords>Environment Day celebrations, NHPC India, NHPC World Environment Day, World Environment Day 2026</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/jharkhand-horror-father-allegedly-hacks-three-minor-daughters-to-death-in-giridih-1503603170.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T12:59:59+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Jharkhand horror: Father allegedly hacks three minor daughters to death in Giridih</news:title><news:keywords>Giridih, Jharkhand, Jharkhand crime, murder news</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/operation-nasr-iran-launches-retaliatory-strikes-on-israels-nevatim-tel-nof-air-bases-1503603171.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T12:49:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Operation Nasr&#039;: Iran launches retaliatory strikes on Israel&#039;s Nevatim, Tel Nof air bases</news:title><news:keywords>Iran Israel conflict, Iran&#039;s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Israel air bases, Operation Nasr</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/the-lions-the-elephants-and-the-canaries-footballs-colourful-identities-1503603172.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T12:47:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>The Lions, The Elephants and The Canaries: Football&#039;s colourful identities</news:title><news:keywords>2026 FIFA World Cup, FIFA World Cup 2026, soccer, Sports news</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/florentino-perez-re-elected-as-real-madrid-president-after-clubs-first-vote-in-two-decades-1503603160.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T12:32:15+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Florentino Perez re-elected as Real Madrid president after club&#039;s first vote in two decades</news:title><news:keywords>Florentino Perez, Real Madrid President</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/congress-rallies-opposition-allies-in-delhi-but-fault-lines-within-india-bloc-remain-visible-1503603161.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T12:31:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>INDIA bloc meets amid alliance strains; Kharge targets Centre on economy and SIR</news:title><news:keywords>Congress, CPI(M), INDIA bloc, opposition politics, Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/lifestyle/food/korean-food-gen-z-favourite-comfort-cuisine-1503603154.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T12:25:47+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>How K-dramas, TikTok, and gut health turned Korean food into Gen Z&#039;s favourite</news:title><news:keywords>K-Drama, Korean star</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/rajesh-exports-case-quasi-judicial-issue-says-sebi-chairman-1503603153.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T12:11:47+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Rajesh Exports case quasi-judicial issue, says SEBI Chairman</news:title><news:keywords>Rajesh Exports, Sebi, Stock market, Tuhin Kanta Pandey</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/one-off-test-manav-suthar-stars-on-debut-with-6-33-as-india-bowl-out-afghanistan-for-152-enforce-follow-on-1503603140.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T12:10:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>One-off Test: Manav Suthar stars on debut with 6/33 as India bowl out Afghanistan for 152, enforce follow-on</news:title><news:keywords>India vs Afghanistan Test, Manav Suthar</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/kangana-ranaut-congratulates-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-india-call-up-world-cup-lao-yaar-1503603137.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T12:00:12+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;World Cup lao yaar&#039;: Kangana Ranaut said what every Indian fan is thinking about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi</news:title><news:keywords>Kangana Ranaut, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ed-raids-sensitive-border-areas-in-rs-142-crore-cross-border-drug-money-laundering-case-1503603133.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T11:55:28+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>ED raids sensitive border areas in Rs 142 crore cross-border drug money laundering case</news:title><news:keywords>cross-border drug smuggling, cross-border narcotics, ED raids, PMLA case</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/tmcs-falta-strongman-jahangir-khan-arrested-near-nepal-border-1503603127.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T11:55:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>TMC&#039;s Falta Strongman Jahangir Khan Arrested Near Nepal Border</news:title><news:keywords>Falta, Falta Assembly constituency, India-Nepal border, Jahangir Khan, TMC arrest</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/monaco-gp-2026-kimi-antonelli-triumphs-in-chaotic-monaco-grand-prix-extends-title-advantage-1503603128.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T11:46:11+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Monaco GP 2026: Kimi Antonelli triumphs in chaotic Monaco Grand Prix, extends title advantage</news:title><news:keywords>Antonelli, Formula 1, Monaco GP</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/balen-shah-nepal-pm-balendra-facebook-social-media-cringe-posts-controversy-1503603122.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T11:38:40+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Nepal PM Balen Shah turned his own office into a content farm. The social media clicks are great. The governance is not</news:title><news:keywords>Balen Shah, Balendra Shah, Nepal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/video-storm-fury-in-delhi-leaves-three-air-india-planes-damaged-at-airport-1503603126.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T11:38:04+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>VIDEO: Storm fury in Delhi leaves three Air India planes damaged at airport</news:title><news:keywords>Air India, Aviation, Aviation Safety, Delhi airport, Weather</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/development-reaching-the-poorest-pm-modi-highlights-12-years-of-garib-kalyan-push-towards-viksit-bharat-1503603117.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T11:07:29+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Development reaching the poorest&#039;: PM Modi highlights 12 years of Garib Kalyan push towards Viksit Bharat</news:title><news:keywords>Ayushman Bharat, Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/alexander-zverev-ends-major-drought-with-five-set-victory-over-cobolli-in-roland-garros-final-1503603113.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T10:54:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Alexander Zverev ends major drought with five-set victory over Cobolli in Roland Garros Final</news:title><news:keywords>Alexander Zverev, french open 2026</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/supplements/north/the-symphony-of-silence-and-compassion-inside-the-sacred-mystique-of-saga-dawa-1503603108.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T10:36:50+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>The symphony of silence and compassion: Inside the sacred mystique of Saga Dawa</news:title><news:keywords>Buddhism, Northeast</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ahead-of-india-bloc-talks-posters-dredging-up-allies-old-attacks-on-rahul-gandhi-surface-in-delhi-1503603099.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T10:34:36+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ahead of INDIA bloc talks, posters dredging up allies’ old attacks on Rahul Gandhi surface in Delhi</news:title><news:keywords>Congress, Delhi, INDIA bloc, opposition politics, Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/features/burmese-presidents-visit-hope-anguish-1503603103.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T10:31:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Burmese President’s visit, hope &amp; anguish</news:title><news:keywords>India, Myanmar</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/india-bloc-meeting-today-23-parties-to-attend-dmk-to-stay-away-amid-alliance-strains-1503603092.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T10:18:37+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>INDIA bloc meeting today: 23 parties to attend, DMK to stay away amid alliance strains</news:title><news:keywords>Congress, DMK, INDIA bloc, opposition politics, Parliament</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/patna-coaching-firing-case-khan-sir-prepares-anticipatory-bail-against-arrest-1503603091.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T10:07:43+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Patna coaching firing case: Khan Sir braces for legal battle, prepares anticipatory bail against arrest</news:title><news:keywords>Faisal Khan, Khan Sir, Patna coaching firing case</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/yemen-projectile-heads-towards-israel-iran-warns-tel-aviv-of-crushing-and-regret-inducing-blows-1503603087.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T09:48:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Yemen projectile heads towards Israel; Iran warns Tel Aviv of &#039;crushing and regret-inducing blows&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, Iran, Israel, West Asia, Yemen</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/7-8-magnitude-earthquake-rocks-southern-philippines-tsunami-warning-issued-1503603084.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T09:10:18+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Philippines quake death toll rises to 15; Indonesia lifts tsunami warning</news:title><news:keywords>earthquake, Indonesia, Mindanao, Philippines, Tsunami</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/five-hurt-in-stabbing-at-new-yorks-penn-station-suspect-held-terror-link-ruled-out-1503603081.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T08:55:29+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Five hurt in stabbing at New York&#039;s Penn Station, suspect held; terror link ruled out</news:title><news:keywords>crime, New York, NYPD, Penn Station, United States</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/israel-strikes-iran-explosions-reported-in-tehran-and-beyond-trump-tells-netanyahu-i-call-the-shots-1503603076.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T08:14:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Israel strikes Iran, explosions reported in Tehran and beyond; Trump tells Netanyahu: ‘I call the shots’</news:title><news:keywords>Benjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump, Iran, Israel, West Asia</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/ethics-of-ai-and-the-edge-of-expression-1503603072.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T07:52:34+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ethics of AI and the edge of expression</news:title><news:keywords>AI economy, textile factory</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/ceasefire-shaken-iran-fires-missiles-at-israel-for-1st-time-since-april-truce-trump-scrambles-to-contain-fallout-1503603062.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T07:48:28+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ceasefire shaken: Iran fires missiles at Israel for 1st time since April truce, Trump scrambles to contain fallout</news:title><news:keywords>Benjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump, Iran, Israel, Middle East</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/push-back-1503603070.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T07:47:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Push Back</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, US</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/the-next-shock-1503603065.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T07:41:36+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>The Next Shock</news:title><news:keywords>Climate Crisis, El Nino</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/the-ultimate-reality-hack-1503603061.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T07:36:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>The Ultimate Reality Hack</news:title><news:keywords></news:keywords></news:news>

</url></urlset>