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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/technology/science/lysins-and-the-lysis-reaction-1503606730.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T21:23:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Lysins and the Lysis Reaction</news:title><news:keywords>animal cells, Antibodies, bacteriolysis, Lysins</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/sit-to-probe-in-flight-assault-case-1503607067.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T21:23:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>SIT to probe in-flight assault case</news:title><news:keywords>Kerala Home Minister, Ramesh Chennithala, SIT</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/speaker-birla-invites-abhishek-banerjee-to-present-tmcs-case-amid-split-recognition-row-1503607034.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T20:09:38+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Speaker Birla invites Abhishek Banerjee to present TMC’s case amid split recognition row</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, Mamata Banerjee, TMC</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/jda-demolishes-30-illegal-structures-near-jammu-railway-station-reclaims-land-worth-rs-10-crore-1503607035.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T20:03:23+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>JDA demolishes 30 illegal structures near Jammu railway station, reclaims land worth Rs 10 crore</news:title><news:keywords>Jammu, JDA</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ladakh-gets-its-first-ever-pashmina-development-board-to-boost-global-reach-1503607031.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T20:00:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ladakh gets its first-ever Pashmina development board to boost global reach</news:title><news:keywords>Ladakh, LPDB, Pashmina</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/delhi-cm-issues-flood-control-order-2026-ahead-of-monsoon-1503607028.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:58:50+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Delhi CM issues Flood Control Order 2026 ahead of monsoon</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi, Rekha Gupta</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/gill-steps-out-of-ro-kos-shadow-seizes-his-moment-with-a-captains-knock-1503607023.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:48:14+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Gill steps out of Ro-Ko’s shadow; seizes his moment with a captains’ knock</news:title><news:keywords>India, Shubman Gill</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/six-country-civil-servants-delegation-visits-ndmc-to-exchange-best-practices-in-civic-governance-1503607019.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:45:14+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Six-country civil servants delegation visits NDMC to exchange best practices in civic governance</news:title><news:keywords>Bhutan, Nigeria, Palestine, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/mamata-leads-tmc-march-against-hawker-evictions-in-kolkata-first-since-mega-political-storm-1503607000.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:43:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Mamata leads TMC march against hawker evictions in Kolkata, first since mega political storm</news:title><news:keywords>Hawker eviction drive, Mamata Banerjee, TMC</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/dmks-son-atan-udhayanidhi-a-lotus-eater-oblivious-of-dynastic-politics-receiving-fatal-blow-in-tn-polls-tn-minister-1503607014.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:35:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>DMK&#039;s &#039;son-atan&#039; Udhayanidhi, a lotus eater, oblivious of dynastic politics, receiving fatal blow in TN polls: TN Minister</news:title><news:keywords>DMK, Opposition, Udhayanidhi Stalin</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/pm-modi-eu-leaders-review-strategic-partnership-welcome-progress-on-free-trade-agreement-at-g7-summit-1503607009.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:31:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Modi, EU Leaders Review Strategic Partnership, Welcome Progress on Free Trade Agreement at G7 Summit</news:title><news:keywords>Antonio costa, G7 summit, PM Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/calm-cool-and-total-killer-ahead-of-their-bilateral-trump-heaps-praise-at-modi-during-g7-working-lunch-1503606971.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:28:34+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Calm, cool and total killer&#039;: Ahead of their bilateral, Trump heaps praise at Modi during G7 working lunch</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, G7 summit, Modi Trump meeting, Narendra Modi, Trump praises Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/trusted-by-fifa-debated-at-home-iran-born-aussie-alireza-faghanis-journey-beyond-the-touchlines-1503607007.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:26:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Trusted by FIFA, debated at home: Iran-born Aussie Alireza Faghani’s journey beyond the touchlines</news:title><news:keywords>Alireza Faghani, FIFA</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/sit-probe-continues-into-ram-temple-donation-theft-case-1503607003.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:23:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>SIT probe continues into Ram Temple donation theft case</news:title><news:keywords>Ram Temple donation theft, SIT</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/forced-to-continue-pm-shri-scheme-kerala-cm-satheesan-1503606999.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:21:37+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Forced to continue PM SHRI scheme: Kerala CM Satheesan</news:title><news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala government, VD Satheesan</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/womens-t20-world-cup-india-vs-netherlands-live-match-updates-ind-w-vs-net-w-in-headingley-1503606987.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:14:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Women’s T20 World Cup: Yastika returns, Nandni Sharma included as India put to bat first vs Netherlands</news:title><news:keywords>ICC Women&#039;s T20 World Cup 2026, India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/to-fight-bjp-a-team-must-be-brave-those-who-are-afraid-cannot-work-together-akhilesh-yadav-1503606991.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:09:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>To fight BJP, a team must be brave; those who are afraid cannot work together: Akhilesh Yadav</news:title><news:keywords>Akhilesh Yadav, BJP, UP</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/books-education/former-ias-officer-vivek-atray-unveils-sixth-book-not-so-randomly-yours-1503606985.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:06:56+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Former IAS officer Vivek Atray unveils sixth book ‘Not So RANDOMLY YOURS’</news:title><news:keywords>Book writer, Books</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/messis-adviser-alleges-ex-bengal-minister-aroop-biswas-triggered-security-chaos-during-kolkata-visit-1503606948.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:05:05+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Messi&#039;s adviser alleges Ex-Bengal minister Aroop Biswas triggered security chaos during Kolkata visit</news:title><news:keywords>Aroop Biswas, Lionel Messi India Tour</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/congress-alleges-shah-orchestrating-defections-to-undermine-opposition-1503606981.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:04:27+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Congress alleges Shah orchestrating defections to undermine opposition</news:title><news:keywords>Amit Shah, Congress, Jairam Ramesh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/indian-railways-approves-rebuilding-of-shastriya-rob-in-indore-yard-at-cost-of-rs-139-crore-1503606979.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:02:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Indian Railways approves rebuilding of Shastriya ROB in Indore yard at cost of Rs 139 crore</news:title><news:keywords>Indian Railways, Road Over Bridge</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/new-somtane-chikhli-chord-line-to-save-approximately-110-minutes-of-detention-time-per-freight-train-railways-ministry-1503606975.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:59:04+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>New Somtane–Chikhli chord line to save approximately 110 minutes of detention time per freight train: Railways Ministry</news:title><news:keywords>Indian Railways, Maharashtra</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/dream-of-rebuilding-family-ends-in-tragedy-as-karnal-youth-dies-in-us-1503606967.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:57:44+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Dream of rebuilding family ends in tragedy as Karnal youth dies in US</news:title><news:keywords>cardiac arrest, Karnal youth dies in US, Supandeep Singh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/sp-on-the-verge-of-splitting-says-om-prakash-rajbhar-1503606969.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:56:25+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>SP on the verge of splitting, says Om Prakash Rajbhar</news:title><news:keywords></news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/at-g7-summit-pm-modi-urges-world-leaders-to-shield-vulnerable-countries-from-west-asia-crisis-1503606951.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:56:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>At G7 Summit, PM Modi urges world leaders to shield vulnerable countries from West Asia crisis</news:title><news:keywords>G7 Summit France 2026, Modi Global South, Modi West Asia crisis, Narendra Modi G7 Summit France, Narendra Modi speech at G7, PM Modi G7 outreach session, PM Modi G7 Summit</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/lalu-prasad-yadav-accuses-nitish-kumar-of-vendetta-politics-over-security-downgrade-residence-row-1503606964.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:53:11+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Lalu Prasad Yadav accuses Nitish Kumar of ‘vendetta politics’ over security downgrade, residence row</news:title><news:keywords>Lalu Prasad Yadav, Nitish Kumar, RJD</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/indian-railways-approves-rs-405-crore-signalling-upgradation-project-in-eastern-railway-1503606961.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:50:12+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Indian Railways approves Rs 405 crore signalling upgradation project in Eastern Railway</news:title><news:keywords>electronic interlocking, IBS</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/will-take-durga-puja-to-global-stage-bengal-tourism-minister-shankar-ghosh-1503606943.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:48:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Will take Durga Puja to global stage: Bengal Tourism minister Shankar Ghosh</news:title><news:keywords>Durga Puja, Red Road, Shankar Ghosh, Tourism Minister, UNESCO</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/india-eu-to-sign-free-trade-agreement-by-year-end-1503606957.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:40:14+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India, EU to sign Free Trade Agreement by year-end</news:title><news:keywords>India-EU free trade deal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Ursula von der Leyen</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ex-mp-brijbhushan-sharan-singh-mla-son-pratik-bhushan-receive-death-threats-fir-lodged-1503606953.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:34:04+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ex-MP Brijbhushan Sharan Singh, MLA son Pratik Bhushan receive death threats; FIR lodged</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, Pratik Bhushan Singh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/doubling-of-adipur-bhuj-section-to-strengthen-rail-connectivity-in-gujarats-kutch-region-railways-ministry-1503606950.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:31:01+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Doubling of Adipur-Bhuj section to strengthen rail connectivity in Gujarat&#039;s Kutch region: Railways Ministry</news:title><news:keywords>Adipur-Bhuj, Indian Railways</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/historic-tarakeswar-shiva-temple-gets-a-new-saffron-look-ahead-of-pm-visit-1503606946.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:28:59+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Historic Tarakeswar Shiva temple gets a new saffron look ahead of PM Visit</news:title><news:keywords>PM Modi, West Bengal Foundation Day</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/president-murmu-on-five-day-visit-to-mp-from-thursday-1503606941.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:26:48+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>President Murmu on five-day visit to MP from Thursday</news:title><news:keywords>Droupadi Murmu, Madhya Pradesh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-haaland-scores-twice-on-debut-as-norway-cruise-past-iraq-4-1-1503606898.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:26:46+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>FIFA World Cup: Haaland scores twice on debut as Norway cruise past Iraq 4-1</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pak-spy-nabbed-in-jaisalmer-remanded-to-five-day-police-custody-1503606938.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:24:28+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Pak spy nabbed in Jaisalmer, remanded to five-day police custody</news:title><news:keywords>India, Jaisalmer, Pakistani spy</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/under-modi-the-country-has-transformed-into-security-bastion-to-shields-citizens-says-shah-1503606936.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:21:36+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Under Modi, the country has transformed into security bastion to shields citizens, says Shah</news:title><news:keywords>Amit Shah, J&amp;K, PM Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/hello-im-the-boss-trumps-comment-to-world-leaders-at-g7-summit-in-france-goes-viral-1503606925.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:18:33+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Hello, I&#039;m the boss&#039;: Trump&#039;s comment to world leaders at G7 Summit in France goes viral</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, G7 summit, Trump G7 Viral video</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/nc-leader-alleges-growing-gap-between-bjps-promises-and-performance-1503606928.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:18:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>NC leader alleges growing gap between BJP&#039;s promises and performance</news:title><news:keywords>Jammu, National Conference</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/jpc-meets-delhi-cm-presents-copies-of-three-amendment-bills-1503606931.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:17:39+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>JPC meets Delhi CM, presents copies of three amendment Bills</news:title><news:keywords>Jammu and Kashmir, JPC</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/tmc-councillor-susanta-ghosh-arrested-from-puri-on-extortion-charges-1503606921.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:07:50+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>TMC Councillor Susanta Ghosh arrested from Puri on extortion charges</news:title><news:keywords>Extortion, KMC councillor, Susanta Ghosh, TMC councillor</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/special-pathankot-litchi-set-to-reach-markets-in-london-dubai-and-singapore-1503606916.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:01:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>SPECIAL | Pathankot litchi set to reach markets in London, Dubai, and Singapore</news:title><news:keywords>litchi exports, Pathankot litchi, Punjab, Punjab farmers</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/five-punjab-youths-stranded-in-lebanon-return-home-after-rescue-efforts-1503606910.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T17:41:37+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Five Punjab youths stranded in Lebanon return home after rescue efforts</news:title><news:keywords>Indian Mission in Beirut, Punjabi man stranded in Lebanon, Taranjit Singh Sandhu</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/heavy-police-deployment-outside-shiv-sena-ubt-mp-sanjay-dina-patils-residence-amid-defection-buzz-1503606905.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T17:32:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Heavy police deployment outside Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Dina Patil&#039;s residence amid defection buzz</news:title><news:keywords>Police deployment, Sanjay Dina Patil, Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena UBT defection, Shiv Sena UBT split</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/aroop-got-handsy-with-messi-to-click-pics-goat-teams-explosive-mail-1503606888.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T17:19:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Aroop got handsy with Messi to click pics: GOAT team&#039;s explosive mail</news:title><news:keywords>Aroop Biswas, Lionel Messi, Salt Lake Stadium</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/punjab-police-busts-cross-border-arms-network-four-gangsters-arrested-with-10-pakistani-pistols-1503606895.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T16:55:14+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Punjab Police busts cross-border arms network, four gangsters arrested with 10 Pakistani pistols</news:title><news:keywords>Amritsar Rural Police, cross border arms network, Punjab Police</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/fifa-wc-thomas-partey-to-miss-ghana-opener-after-visa-appeal-fails-amid-sexual-assault-charges-1503606871.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T16:47:32+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>FIFA WC: Thomas Partey to miss Ghana opener after visa appeal fails amid sexual assault charges</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/inside-northeast-railways-12-year-growth-story-budget-allocation-rises-more-than-fivefold-to-rs-11486-crore-1503606887.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T16:42:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Inside Northeast railways&#039; 12-year growth story; budget allocation rises more than fivefold to Rs 11,486 crore</news:title><news:keywords>Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), Railway budget, Railway Ministry</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/meerut-horror-bank-manager-slits-6-year-old-boys-throat-to-marry-his-mother-1503606889.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T16:33:28+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Meerut horror: Bank manager slits 6-year-old boy&#039;s throat to marry his mother</news:title><news:keywords>Meerut boy murder case, UP Crime, Uttar Pradesh police</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/samajwadi-party-split-op-rajbhar-claim-akhilesh-yadav-response-uttar-pradesh-1503606873.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T16:08:41+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Kab tak chalega yeh afsana&#039;: Akhilesh Yadav&#039;s cryptic response to UP Minister&#039;s claim of major split in Samajwadi Party</news:title><news:keywords>Akhilesh Yadav, Om Prakash Rajbhar, Ram Gopal Yadav, Samajwadi Party Split</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ins-dunagiri-ins-agray-ins-sanshodhak-indian-navy-set-for-a-rare-triple-commissioning-event-in-kolkata-this-week-1503606876.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T16:05:14+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>INS Dunagiri, INS Agray, INS Sanshodhak: Indian Navy set for a rare triple commissioning event in Kolkata this week</news:title><news:keywords>Commissioning Ceremony, Indian Navy, Indian warships, INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-austria-overcome-jordan-3-1-in-first-appearance-since-1998-1503606868.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T16:02:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>FIFA World Cup 2026: Austria overcome Jordan 3-1 in first appearance since 1998</news:title><news:keywords>austria vs jordan, FIFA World Cup 2026</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/donation-row-escalates-in-punjab-as-kejriwal-alleges-coercion-bjp-claims-traders-have-lost-faith-in-aap-1503606877.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:58:58+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Donation row escalates in Punjab as Kejriwal alleges coercion, BJP claims traders have lost faith in AAP</news:title><news:keywords>AAP Vs BJP, Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann, Punjab donation row</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/former-bengal-minister-udayan-guha-arrested-from-kolkata-residence-for-taking-cut-money-1503606828.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:44:53+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Former Bengal minister Udayan Guha arrested from Kolkata residence for taking &#039;cut money&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>Dinhata, Extortion, Phoolbagan, Udayan Guha</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/numbers-dont-mean-anything-messi-after-equalling-world-cup-goals-record-with-hat-trick-1503606846.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:29:23+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Numbers don&#039;t mean anything&#039;: Messi after equalling World Cup goals record with hat-trick</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, Lionel Messi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/himanta-biswa-sarma-says-aadhaar-enrolment-surpasses-population-in-certain-districts-of-assam-1503606863.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:21:40+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Himanta Biswa Sarma says Aadhaar enrolment surpasses population in certain districts of Assam</news:title><news:keywords>Aadhaar enrolment in Assam, Bangladeshis in Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/lifestyle/health/parwal-benefits-jaundice-constipation-skin-disease-fever-ayurveda-1503606857.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:08:34+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Parwal is the vegetable ayurveda says can fix skin disease, fever and constipation at the same time</news:title><news:keywords>Acharya Balkrishna, Patanjali</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/mps-being-offered-rs-15-crore-to-switch-sides-sanjay-raut-amid-talk-of-fresh-split-in-shiv-sena-ubt-1503606707.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T08:54:32+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;MPs being offered Rs 15 crore to switch sides&#039;: Sanjay Raut amid talk of fresh split in Shiv Sena (UBT)</news:title><news:keywords>Eknath Shinde, Maharashtra Politics, Operation Tiger, Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena (UBT)</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/from-jugaad-to-jhakaas-1503606711.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T08:54:05+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>From jugaad to jhakaas</news:title><news:keywords></news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/gurugram-police-case-pranit-more-himanshu-jangra-370-biryani-1503606709.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T08:49:49+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>370 biryani row: Gurugram police files case against Pranit More, Himanshu Jangra and venue owner</news:title><news:keywords>Himanshu Jangra, pranit more</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/the-long-victory-1503606697.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T08:31:06+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>The Long Victory</news:title><news:keywords>biological mechanisms, Diseases</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/g7-backs-trumps-iran-deal-pledges-more-support-for-ukraine-and-tougher-russia-sanctions-1503606694.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T08:28:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>G7 backs Trump’s Iran deal, pledges more support for Ukraine and tougher Russia sanctions</news:title><news:keywords>G7 summit, Indo-Pacific security, Russia sanctions, Ukraine war, US Iran deal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/mystikal-sentenced-20-years-rape-case-louisiana-grammy-1503606696.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T08:27:49+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Grammy-nominated rapper Mystikal gets 20 years in prison for rape of woman at his home</news:title><news:keywords>Mystikal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/nepal-cancels-pranit-more-show-kathmandu-rs-370-biryani-controversy-1503606687.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T08:17:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Nepal cancels Pranit More show after Rs 370 biryani remark draws legal action and public fury in India</news:title><news:keywords>pranit more</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/bengals-lost-youth-1503606690.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T08:15:38+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bengal’s Lost Youth</news:title><news:keywords>Bengal, TMC, TMC-free Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/trade-deal-strait-of-hormuz-and-ai-what-is-on-the-agenda-for-pm-modi-trump-bilateral-meeting-at-g7-1503606686.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T08:06:37+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Trade deal, Strait of Hormuz and AI: What is on the agenda for PM Modi-Trump bilateral meeting at G7?</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, G7 summit, India-US trade deal, Narendra Modi, Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/speculation-grows-over-possible-realignment-within-shiv-sena-ubt-1503606684.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T07:55:20+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Speculation grows over possible realignment within Shiv Sena-UBT</news:title><news:keywords>Maharashtra, Shiv Sena, UBT, Uddhav Thackeray</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/shah-reviews-slum-rehabilitation-in-the-national-capital-1503606682.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T07:51:59+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Shah Reviews slum rehabilitation in the national capital</news:title><news:keywords>Amit Shah, Delhi government, rehabilitation</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/trust-deficit-not-resource-scarcity-biggest-challenge-before-the-world-modi-at-g7-outreach-session-1503606673.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T00:09:14+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Trust deficit, not resource scarcity, biggest challenge before the world: Modi at G7 Outreach Session</news:title><news:keywords>Evian G7 Summit, G7 summit, Modi G7 Summit, Narendra Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/with-trump-seated-beside-him-pm-modi-raises-seafarers-safety-at-g7-summit-days-after-3-indians-killed-in-us-navy-attack-1503606669.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T23:59:19+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>With Trump by his side, PM Modi raises seafarers&#039; safety at G7 days after 3 Indians killed in US Navy attack</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, Èvian-les-Bains, G7 summit, Indian seafarers killed, Modi G7 Summit, PM Modi, Settebello attack, US Navy attack Settebello</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/up-government-extends-summer-vacation-until-june-24-prioritises-childrens-safety-and-quality-education-1503606651.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T22:17:14+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>UP Government extends summer vacation until June 24, prioritises children&#039;s safety and quality education</news:title><news:keywords>government, Uttar Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh government</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/governor-arlekar-flags-off-phase-i-of-census-2027-in-kerala-1503606650.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T22:16:59+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Governor Arlekar flags off Phase I of Census-2027 in Kerala</news:title><news:keywords>Kerala, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/scamsters-demanding-thousands-nta-defends-telegram-ban-ahead-of-neet-ug-re-exam-1503606661.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T22:16:54+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Scamsters demanding thousands...&#039;: NTA defends Telegram ban ahead of NEET-UG re-exam</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Singh, NEET Paper leak, NEET re-exam, NTA, Telegram ban</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/deepti-charani-make-big-gains-in-latest-icc-t20i-rankings-1503606660.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T22:12:01+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Deepti, Charani make big gains in latest ICC T20I rankings</news:title><news:keywords>ICC Women&#039;s T20 World Cup, Pakistan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/india-beat-japan-2-1-to-storm-into-nations-cup-semis-1503606657.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T22:09:20+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India beat Japan 2-1 to storm into Nations Cup semis</news:title><news:keywords>FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2026, India, Japan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/pm-modi-prez-trump-reunion-at-g7-signals-renewed-push-for-india-us-agenda-amid-global-uncertainty-1503606654.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T21:56:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Modi-Prez Trump reunion at G7 signals renewed push for India-US agenda amid global uncertainty</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, PM Modi, US</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/there-is-no-formula-laapataa-ladies-writer-biplab-goswami-inspires-aspiring-storytellers-at-miff-1503606645.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T21:36:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>‘There is no formula’: Laapataa Ladies writer Biplab Goswami inspires aspiring storytellers at MIFF</news:title><news:keywords>Biplab Goswami, MIFF, Mumbai International Film Festival</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/in-flight-assault-thiruvananthapuram-court-rejects-police-clean-chit-to-cpm-leader-ep-jayarajan-1503606642.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T21:29:39+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>In-flight assault: Thiruvananthapuram court rejects police clean chit to CPM leader EP Jayarajan</news:title><news:keywords>CPM, Pinarayi Vijayan, Thiruvananthapuram</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/5-34-voters-left-unmapped-in-odishas-electoral-roll-revision-process-1503606639.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T21:24:54+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>5.34% voters left unmapped in Odisha’s electoral roll revision process</news:title><news:keywords>India Gyanesh Bharati, Odisha, Voters</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/manohar-lal-chairs-42nd-ncrpb-meet-to-discuss-development-projects-improving-connectivity-1503606636.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T21:20:54+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Manohar Lal chairs 42nd  NCRPB meet to discuss development projects, improving connectivity</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi, Haryana, NCR, NCRPB, Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/city-wide-camps-fast-track-voter-list-update-in-bhubaneswar-1503606633.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T21:16:47+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>City-wide camps fast-track voter list update in Bhubaneswar</news:title><news:keywords>BMC, Sir</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/13-uttarakhand-blos-complete-sir-works-in-eight-days-others-done-with-half-their-tasks-1503606631.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T21:13:28+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>13 Uttarakhand BLOs complete SIR works in eight days, others done with half their tasks</news:title><news:keywords>Sir, Uttarakhand</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/police-central-forces-disperse-protesters-demanding-release-of-jahangir-khan-1503606629.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T21:13:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Police, Central forces disperse protesters demanding release of Jahangir Khan</news:title><news:keywords>Jahangir Khan, Kolkata police</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/jk-witnessing-unprecedented-transformation-in-road-infrastructure-says-union-minister-ajay-tamta-1503606626.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T21:13:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>J&amp;K witnessing unprecedented transformation in road infrastructure, says Union Minister Ajay Tamta</news:title><news:keywords>Ajay Tamta, Jammu and Kashmir, NHAI</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/pm-modi-trump-hold-brief-interaction-at-g7-summit-in-evian-1503606582.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T20:18:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Modi, Trump hold brief interaction at G7 Summit in Evian</news:title><news:keywords>G7 summit, G7 Summit Evian, India-US ties, Modi Trump hand shake, Modi Trump meeting</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/look-out-notice-issued-against-abhisheks-pa-sumit-roy-by-bengal-police-in-land-grabbing-case-1503606607.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T20:15:23+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Look-out notice issued against Abhishek&#039;s PA Sumit Roy by Bengal police in &#039;land-grabbing&#039; case</news:title><news:keywords>land grabbing case, Look out notice, Sumit Roy</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cmrl-exalogic-case-ed-questions-sasidharan-karthas-wife-and-son-1503606616.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:59:43+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CMRL-Exalogic case: ED questions Sasidharan Kartha’s wife and son</news:title><news:keywords>CMRL, Enforcement Directorate</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/sum-hospital-performs-first-advanced-brain-tumour-surgery-in-berhampur-1503606613.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:56:28+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>SUM Hospital performs first advanced brain tumour surgery in Berhampur</news:title><news:keywords>IMS, Medical Sciences, MRI scan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/youth-hold-the-key-to-indias-developed-nation-dream-ls-speaker-om-birla-at-viksit-bharat-youth-parliament-1503606610.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:52:56+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Youth hold the key to India&#039;s developed nation dream: LS Speaker Om Birla at Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament</news:title><news:keywords>Speaker Om Birla, Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2026</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/rabri-asks-govt-to-replicate-special-facilities-for-lalu-yadav-at-new-bungalow-1503606606.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:49:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Rabri asks govt to replicate special facilities for Lalu Yadav at new bungalow</news:title><news:keywords>Bihar, Rabri Devi, RJD</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/tpwodl-strengthens-power-network-for-sital-sasthi-festival-in-sambalpur-1503606601.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:47:04+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>TPWODL strengthens power network for Sital Sasthi festival in Sambalpur</news:title><news:keywords>Sital Sasthi festival, TPWODL</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/abhishek-leaves-cid-office-after-6-5-hours-of-questioning-makes-stopover-at-mamatas-residence-1503606585.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:44:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Abhishek leaves CID office after 6.5 hours of questioning, makes stopover at Mamata&#039;s residence</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, Bhabani Bhawan, CID office, Mamata Banerjee</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/chouhan-places-special-emphasis-on-increasing-cotton-production-1503606598.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:43:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Chouhan places special emphasis on increasing cotton production</news:title><news:keywords>Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare, rural development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/up-punjab-uttarakhand-bjp-identifies-issues-seats-requiring-more-attention-1503606593.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:40:20+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>UP, Punjab, Uttarakhand: BJP identifies issues, seats requiring more attention</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, Punjab, UP, Uttarakhand</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/korean-cultural-centre-india-hosts-contemporary-art-exhibition-aqua-paradiso-in-delhi-1503606589.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:37:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Korean Cultural Centre India hosts contemporary art exhibition ‘Aqua Paradiso’ in Delhi</news:title><news:keywords>Korea Foundation, Korean Cultural Centre</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/there-would-be-no-israel-without-me-says-trump-asks-netanyahu-to-be-more-responsible-in-lebanon-1503606583.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:20:27+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;There would be no Israel without me,&#039; says Trump, asks Netanyahu to be &#039;more responsible&#039; in Lebanon</news:title><news:keywords>G7 summit, Trump Netanyahu remarks, Trump Netanyahu ties, Trump on israel Lebanon operations, US Iran deal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/canoe-sprint-national-championship-cm-congratulate-victorious-mp-athletes-1503606581.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:12:28+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Canoe Sprint National Championship: CM congratulate victorious MP athletes</news:title><news:keywords>Dr Mohan Yadav, Madhya Pradesh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/iim-jammu-hosts-french-delegation-to-boost-global-academic-partnerships-1503606577.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:08:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>IIM Jammu hosts French delegation to boost global academic partnerships</news:title><news:keywords>academic engagement, IIM Jammu</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/suvendu-to-join-kmcs-three-day-cleanliness-fitness-drive-ahead-of-yoga-day-1503606562.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:06:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Suvendu to join KMC’s three-day cleanliness, fitness drive ahead of Yoga Day</news:title><news:keywords>Cleanliness drive, International Yoga Day, Suvendu Adhikari</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/airports-authority-of-india-observes-yatri-suvidha-diwas-1503606570.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:05:40+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Airports Authority of India observes Yatri Suvidha Diwas</news:title><news:keywords>AAI observes Yatri Suvidha Diwas, Airports Authority of India, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Yatri Suvidha Diwas</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/capacity-building-and-training-of-officers-crucial-for-tex-administration-delhi-cm-rekha-gupta-1503606571.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:05:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Capacity building and training of officers crucial for tex administration: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi CM, Rekha Gupta, Revenue</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/warring-demands-punjab-cms-resignation-over-akal-takht-findings-1503606568.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:01:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Warring demands Punjab CM’s resignation over Akal Takht findings</news:title><news:keywords>Amarinder Singh Raja, Punjab</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cm-speaker-participates-in-common-yoga-protocol-practice-at-haryana-vidhan-sabha-complex-1503606566.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:57:59+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CM, Speaker participates in common Yoga protocol practice at Haryana Vidhan Sabha complex</news:title><news:keywords>Haryana Vidhan Sabha, PM Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pm-modi-conferred-slovakias-highest-civilian-honour-dedicates-award-to-people-of-india-1503606563.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:55:28+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Modi conferred Slovakia’s highest civilian honour, dedicates award to people of India</news:title><news:keywords>foreign nation, PM Modi, Slovakia</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/three-family-members-bludgeoned-to-death-in-prayagraj-village-1503606560.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:50:36+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Three family members bludgeoned to death in Prayagraj village</news:title><news:keywords>Meja police, Prayagraj</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/modi-trump-talks-to-take-centre-stage-at-g7-as-energy-trade-and-security-concerns-converge-1503606558.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:46:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Modi-Trump talks to take Centre stage at G7 as energy, trade and security concerns converge</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, G7 summit, PM Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/from-raja-swings-to-kriya-yoga-a-unique-heritage-walk-in-puri-1503606554.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:44:04+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>From ‘Raja’ swings to kriya yoga: A unique heritage walk in Puri</news:title><news:keywords>Kriya Yoga, PHW</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/abhishek-in-cid-office-kmc-officials-reach-his-kalighat-residence-inspect-property-1503606514.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:42:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Abhishek in CID office, KMC officials reach his Kalighat residence, inspect property</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, Kalighat, Kolkata Municipal Corporation</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/saints-welcome-inclusion-of-indian-cultural-values-in-schools-meet-chhattisgarh-cm-sai-1503606550.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:41:10+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Saints welcome inclusion of Indian cultural values in schools, meet Chhattisgarh CM Sai</news:title><news:keywords>Chhattisgarh, Vishnu Deo Sai</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/pakistans-45-population-living-in-poverty-report-1503606543.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:36:27+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Pakistan&#039;s 45% population living in poverty: Report</news:title><news:keywords>Pakistan economic crisis, Pakistan poverty, World news</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/agro-solar-energy-mou-singed-between-mp-and-germany-1503606542.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:35:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Agro-solar energy MoU singed between MP and Germany</news:title><news:keywords>IGCA, Madhya Pradesh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/bjd-alleges-distortion-of-odishas-geography-culture-demands-withdrawal-in-school-textbooks-and-probe-1503606540.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:31:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>BJD alleges distortion of Odisha’s geography, culture, demands withdrawal in school textbooks and probe</news:title><news:keywords>BJD, BJP, Odisha Legislative Assembly</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/lg-unveils-landmark-initiative-for-snow-leopard-ladakhs-high-altitude-ecosystems-1503606536.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:25:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>LG unveils landmark initiative for snow leopard, Ladakh&#039;s high-altitude ecosystems</news:title><news:keywords>Ladakh, SHAN, Vinai Kumar Saxena</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/messi-defends-a-crown-ronaldo-chases-one-two-icons-begin-their-world-cup-journey-1503606524.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:22:31+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Messi defends a crown, Ronaldo chases one: Two icons begin their World Cup journey</news:title><news:keywords>Cristiano Ronaldo, FIFA World Cup 2026, Lionel Messi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/kandhamal-tribal-students-qualify-for-national-youth-parliament-zonal-round-1503606531.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:22:20+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kandhamal tribal students qualify for National Youth Parliament zonal round</news:title><news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, EMRS, Tirupati</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/someone-who-doesnt-even-come-to-parliament-kalyan-banerjee-calls-tmc-rebel-kakoli-ghosh-dastidars-allegations-her-personal-bias-1503606523.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:12:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Someone who doesn&#039;t even come to Parliament...&#039;: Kalyan Banerjee calls TMC rebel Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar&#039;s allegations &#039;her personal bias&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, Kalyan Banerjee, TMC crisis, TMC rebellion</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/womens-t20-wc-pakistan-docked-match-fee-for-over-rate-breach-in-defeat-to-india-1503606515.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:02:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Women&#039;s T20 WC: Pakistan docked match fee for over-rate breach in defeat to India</news:title><news:keywords>ICC Women&#039;s T20 World Cup 2026, India vs Pakistan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/hindu-seer-demands-narco-test-of-rahul-gandhi-akhilesh-yadav-over-ram-temple-donation-row-1503606516.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T17:57:11+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Hindu seer demands &#039;narco test&#039; of Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav over Ram Temple donation row</news:title><news:keywords>Akhilesh Yadav, Ayodhya Ram Temple, Rahul Gandhi, Ram Temple donation theft</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/7-mps-16-mlas-from-shiv-sena-ubt-willing-to-switch-sides-claims-shinde-sena-leader-amid-buzz-over-operation-tiger-1503606508.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T17:23:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;7 MPs, 16 MLAs from Shiv Sena (UBT) willing to switch sides,&#039; claims Shinde Sena leader amid buzz over &#039;Operation Tiger&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>Krupal Tumane, Shiv Sena (UBT), Shiv Sena Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena UBT defection, Shiv Sena UBT MPs</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/pm-narendra-modi-arrives-in-frances-evian-for-g7-summit-bilaterals-with-world-leaders-lined-up-1503606500.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T16:52:11+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Narendra Modi arrives in France&#039;s Evian for G7 Summit; bilaterals with world leaders lined up</news:title><news:keywords>Evian, G7 summit, Modi in France, Narendra Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/jammu-and-kashmir-jco-3-soldiers-injured-in-accidental-landmine-explosion-along-loc-1503606496.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T16:40:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Jammu and Kashmir: JCO, 3 soldiers injured in accidental landmine explosion along LoC</news:title><news:keywords>Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir, Landmine explosion</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/iran-coach-calls-team-most-oppressed-after-sudden-order-to-leave-us-following-world-cup-match-1503606492.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T16:39:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Iran coach calls team &#039;most oppressed&#039; after sudden order to leave US following World Cup match</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, Iran Football, new zealand vs iran</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/let-operatives-property-attached-by-nia-in-amritsar-1503606488.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T16:29:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>LeT operative&#039;s property attached by NIA in Amritsar</news:title><news:keywords>Ankush Kapoor, narco-terror network, National Investigation Agency</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/sourav-ganguly-seeks-legal-action-against-facebook-page-for-allegedly-tarnishing-his-image-1503606458.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T16:27:39+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Sourav Ganguly seeks legal action against facebook page for allegedly tarnishing his image</news:title><news:keywords>Sourav Ganguly</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cyber-fraud-gang-used-fake-telecom-calls-for-digital-arrest-trap-karnataka-police-probe-exposes-pakistan-links-1503606474.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T16:26:59+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Cyber fraud gang used fake telecom calls for ‘digital arrest’ trap; Karnataka Police probe exposes Pakistan links</news:title><news:keywords>Cybercrime, Digital arrests, Karnataka Police, National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP)</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/el-nino-agri-min-chouhan-directs-officials-to-prepare-advance-contingency-plans-for-rain-deficient-districts-1503606479.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T16:17:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>El Nino: Agri Min Chouhan directs officials to prepare advance contingency plans for rain-deficient districts</news:title><news:keywords>El Nino Contingency planning, El Nino Monsoon, monsoon 2026, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Southwest monsoon</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/wont-come-here-as-tourist-will-work-for-development-suvendus-jibe-at-mamata-in-kurseong-1503606470.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T16:16:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Won&#039;t come here as tourist, will work for development&#039;: Suvendu&#039;s jibe at Mamata in Kurseong</news:title><news:keywords>Kurseong, Mamata Banerjee, Raju Bista, Suvendu Adhikari</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/egg-attack-on-tmc-mla-kunal-ghosh-2-persons-arrested-by-kolkata-police-1503606476.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T16:10:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Egg attack on TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh: 2 persons arrested by Kolkata Police</news:title><news:keywords>egg attacks on TMC leaders, Kolkata police, Kunal Ghosh, Mamata Banerjee</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/why-are-you-not-saluting-me-fake-ips-officer-arrested-after-reprimanding-real-cops-in-lucknow-1503606465.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T15:53:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Why are you not saluting me&#039;: Fake IPS officer arrested after reprimanding real cops in Lucknow</news:title><news:keywords>Fake IPS officer arrest, Lucknow Police, Viral Video</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/while-being-grilled-by-ed-abhishek-banerjee-got-2-hour-deadline-from-speaker-birla-ahead-of-decision-on-rebel-mps-merger-request-1503606463.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T15:47:18+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>While being grilled by ED, Abhishek got 2-hour deadline from Speaker Birla ahead of decision on TMC rebels&#039; merger request: Report</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, Abhishek Banerjee ED questioning, TMC Merger, TMC rebels merger, TMC split</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/mamata-knocks-at-calcutta-high-court-challenges-bhabanipur-assembly-election-result-1503606452.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T15:37:02+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Mamata knocks at Calcutta High Court, challenges Bhabanipur assembly election result</news:title><news:keywords>Bhabanipur, Leader of Opposition, Mamata Banerjee, Ritabrata Banerjee, Sovandeb Chattopadhyay</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/kolkata-messi-event-case-organiser-satadru-dutta-moves-higher-bench-challenging-interim-relief-granted-to-tmc-leader-aroop-biswas-1503606451.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T15:32:44+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kolkata Messi event case: Organiser Satadru Dutta moves higher bench challenging interim relief granted to TMC leader Aroop Biswas</news:title><news:keywords>Aroop Biswas, Lionel Messi, Messi Kolkata event chaos, Satadru Dutta</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-vozinha-shines-as-cape-verde-hold-european-champions-spain-to-0-0-draw-1503606444.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T15:17:33+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>FIFA World Cup: Vozinha shines as Cape Verde hold European Champions Spain to 0-0 draw</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, spain vs cape verde</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/woman-working-in-gurugram-found-dead-in-mussoorie-homestay-during-vacation-with-husband-probe-underway-1503606441.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T15:12:58+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Woman working in Gurugram found dead in Mussoorie homestay during vacation with husband; probe underway</news:title><news:keywords>Crime news, Delhi Woman Death, Homestay Death, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand Police</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/abhishek-at-cid-office-for-questioning-in-inflammatory-remarks-case-1503606381.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T13:17:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Abhishek at CID office for questioning in inflammatory remarks case</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, Bhabani Bhawan, Crime Investigation Department, signature forgery case, TMC</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/southern_cinema/karan-johar-dharma-productions-malayalam-debut-odiyan-prithviraj-sukumaran-manju-warrier-1503606385.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T12:59:54+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Dharma Productions announces first Malayalam film: Karan Johar teams up with Manju Warrier, Prithviraj for &#039;Odiyan&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>Dharma Productions, Karan Johar, Manju Warrier, odiyan, Prithviraj Sukumaran</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/habitual-offender-rebel-tmc-mp-kakoli-ghosh-dastidar-seeks-kalyan-banerjees-expulsion-from-lok-sabha-1503606367.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T12:47:15+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Habitual offender&#039;: Rebel TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar seeks Kalyan Banerjee&#039;s expulsion from Lok Sabha</news:title><news:keywords>Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, Kalyan Banerjee, Lok Sabha, Parliament, Trinamool Congress</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/india-france-partnership-has-gained-momentum-under-pm-modis-leadership-piyush-goyal-1503606369.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T12:39:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;India-France partnership has gained momentum under PM Modi’s leadership&#039;: Piyush Goyal</news:title><news:keywords>Bharat Innovates, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, PM Modi France visit</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/doctors-prescription-now-mandatory-to-purchase-cough-syrups-as-centre-tweaks-rules-1503606361.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T12:15:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Doctor&#039;s prescription now mandatory to purchase cough syrups as Centre tweaks rules</news:title><news:keywords>cough syrups, doctor prescription required for cough syrup, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Schedule K</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/nora-fatehi-supports-morocco-fifa-world-cup-2026-brazil-match-1503606344.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T11:35:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Nora Fatehi backs Morocco at FIFA World Cup 2026; the Bollywood star was born to a Moroccan family</news:title><news:keywords>Brazil, Morocco, Nora Fatehi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/neet-ug-2026-re-exam-telegram-temporarily-banned-in-india-till-june-22-1503606343.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T11:32:39+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>NEET-UG 2026 re-exam: Telegram temporarily banned in India till June 22</news:title><news:keywords>National Testing Agency, NEET-UG re-exam, Telegram ban</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/us-emergency-oil-reserve-falls-to-lowest-level-since-1983-as-iran-conflict-drains-stockpile-1503606300.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T10:39:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>US emergency oil reserve falls to lowest level since 1983 as Iran conflict drains stockpile</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, energy security, Iran conflict, Oil prices, US Strategic Petroleum Reserve</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/books-education/new-regime-new-responsibilies-1503606307.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T10:39:12+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>New Regime, New Responsibilies</news:title><news:keywords>government, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/southern_cinema/prakash-raj-tirupati-court-ramayana-rama-invasion-south-religious-sentiments-complaint-1503606302.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T10:31:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Actor Prakash Raj booked in Tirupati Court for calling Rama&#039;s journey to Lanka a &#039;north Indian invasion&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>Prakash Raj</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/banaras-connect-in-bratislava-pm-modi-lauds-varanasi-themed-exhibition-in-slovakia-says-art-and-culture-bring-people-closer-1503606289.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T10:12:44+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>‘Banaras connect in Bratislava’: PM Modi lauds Varanasi-themed exhibition in Slovakia, says ‘art and culture bring people closer’</news:title><news:keywords>PM Modi Europe visit, PM Modi Slovakia visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/us-air-force-b-52-bomber-crashes-minutes-after-takeoff-in-california-8-killed-1503606284.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T09:07:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes minutes after takeoff in California; 8 killed</news:title><news:keywords>Aircraft crash, B-52 Stratofortress, California, military aviation, US Air Force</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/delayed-answers-1503606277.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T08:32:28+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Delayed Answers</news:title><news:keywords>Air India, Air India Flight AI171</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/amidst-powder-kegs-will-peace-hold-in-west-asia-1503606274.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T08:28:32+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Amidst powder kegs, will peace hold in West Asia?</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, Iran, PM Benjamin Netanyahu</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/cleanest-shirt-1503606269.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T08:23:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Cleanest Shirt</news:title><news:keywords>American economy, Tariffs</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/india-slovakia-elevate-ties-to-comprehensive-partnership-defence-cooperation-and-unsc-support-headline-pm-modi-visit-1503606265.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T08:23:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India, Slovakia elevate ties to Comprehensive Partnership; defence cooperation and UNSC support headline PM Modi visit</news:title><news:keywords>India-Slovakia ties, MEA, PM Narendra Modi, Robert Fico, Slovakia</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/a-relationship-redefined-1503606266.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T08:17:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>A relationship redefined</news:title><news:keywords>Peloponnesian War, Thucydide’s trap, Xi Jinping</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/trump-says-iran-agreed-to-never-build-a-nuclear-weapon-israel-says-it-wont-be-bound-by-the-deal-1503606263.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T07:54:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Trump says Iran agreed to never build a nuclear weapon; Israel says it won&#039;t be bound by the deal</news:title><news:keywords>Benjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump, Iran nuclear deal, Strait of Hormuz, US Iran MoU</news:keywords></news:news>

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