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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ai-searches-15000-poison-filled-capsules-and-revenge-on-the-world-mumbai-police-reveal-alleged-plot-by-pune-man-to-poison-muharram-devotees-1503611182.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-29T13:48:28+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>AI searches, 15,000 poison-filled capsules and &#039;revenge on the world&#039;: Mumbai Police reveal alleged plot by Pune man to poison Muharram devotees</news:title><news:keywords>crime investigation, Fayaz Premji, Muharram, Mumbai Police, Zinc Phosphide</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/sikh-aap-ministers-mlas-appear-before-akal-takht-punjab-told-to-amend-sacrilege-law-1503611185.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-29T13:37:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Sikh AAP ministers, MLAs appear before Akal Takht; Punjab told to amend sacrilege law</news:title><news:keywords>Akal Takht, Bhagwant Mann, Punjab AAP</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/jilted-lover-slits-womans-throat-after-dinner-date-in-bengaluru-1503611178.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-29T13:13:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Jilted lover slits woman&#039;s throat after dinner date in Bengaluru</news:title><news:keywords>Bengaluru murder, jilted lover, Karnataka crime</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/up-minor-alleges-abduction-repeatedly-pressured-to-recite-kalma-consume-beef-1503611168.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-29T12:12:53+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>UP minor alleges abduction; repeatedly pressured to recite &#039;Kalma,&#039; consume beef</news:title><news:keywords>Forced conversion, Kanpur religious conversion, UP Crime</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/assam-reels-under-first-flood-wave-over-22000-affected-96-villages-submerged-rail-link-disrupted-centre-assures-support-1503611166.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-29T12:12:40+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Assam reels under first flood wave: Over 22,000 affected, 96 villages submerged, rail link disrupted; Centre assures support</news:title><news:keywords>Arunachal floods, Assam flood situation, India’s Northeast region</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/anti-sacrilege-law-all-78-sikh-legislators-in-punjab-including-bhagwant-mann-appear-before-akal-takht-1503611160.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-29T11:43:06+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Anti-sacrilege law: All 78 Sikh legislators in Punjab, including Bhagwant Mann, appear before Akal Takht</news:title><news:keywords>Akal Takht, Bhagwant Mann, Sikh MLAs appear before Akal Takht</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ram-mandir-donation-embezzlement-case-police-record-champat-rais-statement-8-accused-to-appear-before-ayodhya-court-1503611152.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-29T11:39:04+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case: Police record Champat Rai&#039;s statement; 8 accused to appear before Ayodhya court</news:title><news:keywords>Ayodhya, Champat Rai, Ram Mandir, SIT probe, Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/vir-das-kangana-ranaut-revolver-rani-kissing-scene-injury-claim-pure-fiction-1503611154.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-29T11:30:14+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Pure fiction&#039;: Vir Das denies being injured by Kangana during &#039;Revolver Rani&#039; kissing scene, calls her professional</news:title><news:keywords>Kangana Ranaut, Vir Das</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/fire-breaks-out-on-21st-floor-of-noidas-aranya-society-6-fire-tenders-deployed-cm-yogi-orders-swift-relief-measures-1503611146.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-29T11:19:10+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Fire breaks out on 21st floor of Noida&#039;s Aranya Society, 6 fire tenders deployed; CM Yogi orders swift relief measures</news:title><news:keywords>Aranya Society, fire accident, Noida Fire, Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/karnataka-cm-dk-shivakumar-warns-of-ban-on-pan-masala-gutka-if-intoxicants-found-1503611135.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-29T11:09:11+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar warns of ban on pan masala, gutka if intoxicants found</news:title><news:keywords>DK Shivakumar, Drug abuse, Karnataka government, Nasha Mukt Bharat</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/kunal-kemmu-soha-ali-khan-inaaya-interfaith-parenting-two-religions-festivals-1503611139.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-29T11:09:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Hindu father, Muslim mother: Kunal Kemmu on raising Inaaya the way he and Soha see fit</news:title><news:keywords>Kunal Kemmu, Soha Ali Khan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/aicwa-sanjay-leela-bhansali-bhansali-love-and-war-worker-death-murder-fir-chandrabhan-singh-yadav-1503611136.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-29T11:02:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>AICWA president calls worker&#039;s death on &#039;Love &amp; War&#039; set &#039;Murder&#039;, demands FIR against Sanjay Leela Bhansali</news:title><news:keywords>AICWA, Love and War, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, suresh shyamlal gupta</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/saif-ali-khan-one-god-many-names-taimur-jehangir-religion-sharmila-tagore-1503611132.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-29T10:48:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;There is one god and he has many names&#039;: Saif Ali Khan on what he has taught Taimur and Jehangir</news:title><news:keywords>Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/southern_cinema/maa-inti-bangaaram-day-10-collection-rs-78-crore-overtakes-arundhati-record-1503611130.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-29T10:39:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Samantha&#039;s &#039;Maa Inti Bangaaram&#039; crosses 78 crore in 10 days, overtakes &#039;Arundhati&#039; as Telugu cinema&#039;s biggest woman-led hit</news:title><news:keywords>Maa Inti Bangaaram, Samantha Ruth Prabhu</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/ali-fazal-mirzapur-movie-guddu-pandit-september-4-india-first-web-series-film-1503611127.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-29T10:31:19+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Filmmakers told Ali Fazal not to do &#039;Mirzapur&#039;. He ignored them. Now Guddu Pandit is coming to cinema halls.</news:title><news:keywords>Ali Fazal, Mirzapur</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/lifestyle/acharya-balkrishna-multani-mitti-prickly-heat-ghamori-rose-water-remedy-patanjali-1503611122.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-29T10:22:27+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Acharya Balkrishna recommends multani mitti for prickly heat, says it relieves burning and itching</news:title><news:keywords>Acharya Balkrishna, Patanjali</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ketan-agarwal-murder-probe-deleted-whatsapp-chats-final-phone-call-under-police-scanner-1503611110.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-29T10:22:01+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ketan Agarwal murder probe: Deleted WhatsApp chats, final phone call under police scanner</news:title><news:keywords>Ketan Agarwal murder, Lohagad Fort, Maharashtra Police, Pune Crime, Siya Goyal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/lifestyle/food/acharya-balkrishna-lobia-black-eyed-peas-antioxidants-cancer-prevention-cholesterol-patanjali-1503611107.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-29T10:08:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Acharya Balkrishna highlights health benefits of black-eyed peas, from cancer prevention to cholesterol control</news:title><news:keywords>Acharya Balkrishna, Patanjali</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/taiwan-flags-rising-pla-activity-around-its-waters-detects-7-chinese-naval-vessels-3-official-ships-1503611105.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-29T10:05:14+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Taiwan flags rising PLA activity around its waters, detects 7 Chinese naval vessels, 3 official ships</news:title><news:keywords>China Taiwan tension, Chinese PLA, Taiwan&#039;s Ministry of National Defence</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/special-congress-bets-on-channi-again-can-a-leader-haunted-by-controversies-deliver-punjab-in-2027-1503611104.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-29T10:01:15+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>SPECIAL | Congress bets on Channi again: Can a leader haunted by controversies deliver Punjab in 2027?</news:title><news:keywords>Charanjit Singh Channi, Punjab Assembly Election 2027, Punjab Congress, Punjab Politics, Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/books-education/cbse-calls-class-12-students-revaluation-allegations-blatant-lie-clarifies-marks-revision-1503611101.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-29T09:41:43+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CBSE calls Class 12 student&#039;s revaluation allegations &#039;blatant lie&#039;, clarifies marks revision</news:title><news:keywords>CBSE, CBSE class 12 results, Education, Revaluation, Vedant Shrivastava</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/uniform-civil-code-bill-expected-in-west-bengal-assembly-today-as-bjp-moves-ahead-with-ucc-pledge-1503611098.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-29T09:08:43+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Uniform Civil Code Bill expected in West Bengal Assembly today as BJP moves ahead with UCC pledge</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, Samik Bhattacharya, Suvendu Adhikari, uniform civil code, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/venezuela-earthquake-death-toll-rises-to-1450-search-teams-continue-amid-fresh-tremors-1503611095.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-29T08:14:43+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 1,450; search teams continue amid fresh tremors</news:title><news:keywords>Disaster response, Earthquake Aftershocks, South America, Venezuela earthquake, Venezuela news</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/us-iran-pause-military-strikes-for-now-doha-talks-to-focus-on-strait-of-hormuz-report-1503611091.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-29T07:35:34+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>US, Iran pause military strikes for now; Doha talks to focus on Strait of Hormuz: Report</news:title><news:keywords>Doha talks, Donald Trump, Middle East, Strait of Hormuz, US-Iran Conflict</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/northeast/a-flight-cadets-story-which-took-wings-in-a-small-west-bengal-village-1503611090.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-29T07:27:43+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>A flight cadet’s story which took wings in a small West Bengal village</news:title><news:keywords>Airport, Indian Air Force, Indian Army</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/northeast/hoping-for-suu-kyis-release-enhancing-peace-and-trade-in-north-east-1503611087.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-29T07:24:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Hoping for Suu Kyi’s release, enhancing peace and trade in North-east</news:title><news:keywords>India, Myanmar, Nobel Peace Prize</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/the-lights-are-staying-on-in-up-1503611084.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-29T07:19:29+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>The lights are staying on in UP</news:title><news:keywords>energy, modern economy</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/brexit-dividend-1503611080.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-29T07:15:40+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Brexit Dividend</news:title><news:keywords>Britain, European Union</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/memory-and-history-1503611078.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-29T07:12:12+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Memory and History</news:title><news:keywords>Britain, National Portrait Gallery</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/being-lonely-1503611075.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-29T07:07:30+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Being lonely</news:title><news:keywords>Empathy, kindness, social isolation</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/special-rahul-gandhi-weighs-bigger-role-for-charanjit-singh-channi-as-punjab-congress-eyes-dalit-sikh-and-hindu-vote-balance-ahead-of-2027-1503611071.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T23:11:27+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>SPECIAL | Rahul Gandhi weighs bigger role for Charanjit Singh Channi as Punjab Congress eyes Dalit, Sikh and Hindu vote balance ahead of 2027</news:title><news:keywords>Charanjit Singh Channi, Congress, Punjab Assembly Elections 2027, Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/ireland-beat-india-by-1-run-to-clinch-historic-maiden-t20i-series-win-1503611063.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T22:46:14+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ireland beat India by 1 run to clinch historic maiden T20I series win</news:title><news:keywords>India Ireland T20I series, India vs Ireland 2nd T20I, ireland beat India, Ireland series win against india, Ireland T20I series win against India</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pm-modi-to-inaugurate-jodhpur-airport-terminal-and-pachpadra-refinery-lay-foundation-for-jaipur-metro-rail-phase-2-on-july-4-1503611057.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T22:12:23+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Modi to inaugurate Jodhpur airport terminal and Pachpadra refinery, lay foundation for Jaipur Metro Rail Phase-2 on July 4</news:title><news:keywords>Jodhpur airport terminal, PV Narasimha Rao</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/ben-stokes-announces-shock-retirement-from-international-cricket-after-new-zealand-series-1503611048.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T22:11:04+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ben Stokes announces shock retirement from international cricket after New Zealand series</news:title><news:keywords>Ben Stokes, Ben Stokes cricket retirement, Ben Stokes retirement, Beng Stokes international cricket retirement, England captain ben stokes retirement</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/india-seychelles-deepen-strategic-partnership-with-new-pacts-development-assistance-during-pm-modis-visit-1503611054.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T22:08:43+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India, Seychelles deepen strategic Partnership with new pacts, development assistance during PM Modi&#039;s visit</news:title><news:keywords>PM Modi, Seychelles</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pm-modi-mauritius-pm-ramgoolam-review-strategic-partnership-on-sidelines-of-seychelles-visit-1503611051.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T22:04:10+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Modi, Mauritius PM Ramgoolam review strategic partnership on sidelines of Seychelles visit</news:title><news:keywords>India-Mauritius, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, PM Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/assault-on-dwarka-security-guard-caught-on-camera-police-action-awaited-1503611046.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T21:45:54+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Assault on Dwarka security guard caught on camera; police action awaited</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi, Dwarka</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/punjab-vigilance-arrests-1111-accused-in-1055-cases-between-march-2022-and-may-2026-1503611044.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T21:40:41+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Punjab Vigilance arrests 1,111 accused in 1,055 cases between March 2022 and May 2026</news:title><news:keywords>Punjab Government, Punjab Vigilance</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/delhi-congress-questions-yamuna-clean-up-calls-cms-chilla-village-visit-a-publicity-exercise-1503611042.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T21:36:35+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Delhi Congress questions Yamuna clean-up, calls CM&#039;s Chilla Village visit a publicity exercise</news:title><news:keywords>Congress, Delhi Congress, Rekha Gupta</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/delhi-govt-committed-to-translating-pm-modis-vision-into-reality-on-the-ground-cm-1503611039.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T21:33:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Delhi govt committed to translating PM Modi’s vision into reality on the ground: CM</news:title><news:keywords>PM Modi, Rekha Gupta</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/bjd-demands-ministers-ouster-over-textbook-blunders-seeks-cbi-probe-into-rs-380-crore-textbook-scam-1503611036.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T21:29:15+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>BJD demands minister&#039;s ouster over textbook blunders, seeks CBI probe into Rs 380-crore textbook scam</news:title><news:keywords>BJD, CBI, Nityananda Gond, school textbooks</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/deoghar-bets-on-toto-ambulances-to-improve-emergency-response-during-shravani-mela-1503611032.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T21:24:58+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Deoghar bets on Toto ambulances to improve emergency response during Shravani Mela</news:title><news:keywords>Jharkhand Health Department, Shravani Mela</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/delhi-police-conclude-anti-drug-awareness-fortnight-highlight-enforcement-against-narcotics-1503611030.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T21:17:41+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Delhi Police conclude anti-drug awareness fortnight, highlight enforcement against narcotics</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi police, Drug abuse</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/l-g-manoj-sinha-reviews-amarnath-yatra-preparations-launches-shubham-shivam-cleanliness-campaign-1503611028.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T21:13:53+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>L-G Manoj Sinha reviews Amarnath Yatra preparations, launches &#039;Shubham–Shivam&#039; cleanliness campaign</news:title><news:keywords>Manoj Sinha, Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/kerala-hc-directs-tdb-vigilance-officer-to-submit-report-on-alleged-gold-theft-from-ezharaponnana-1503611026.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T21:10:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kerala HC directs TDB Vigilance officer to submit report on alleged gold theft from ‘Ezharaponnana’</news:title><news:keywords>Ezharapponnana, Kerala High Court</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/bhagwant-mann-viral-video-row-all-punjab-aap-mlas-to-appear-before-akal-takht-on-monday-to-submit-details-of-fake-video-1503611018.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T20:53:29+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bhagwant Mann viral video row: All Punjab AAP MLAs to appear before Akal Takht on Monday to submit details of &#039;fake video&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>Akal Takht, Bhagwant Mann, Bhagwant Mann viral video</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/bhagavad-gita-finds-new-voice-in-kurmali-santali-1503611013.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T20:07:41+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bhagavad Gita finds new voice in Kurmali, Santali</news:title><news:keywords>Bhagavad Gita, Kurmali, Linguists, Santali</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/bengal-may-have-its-own-silicon-valley-as-durgapur-gears-up-for-technology-revolution-1503611004.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T19:45:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bengal may have its own &#039;silicon valley&#039; as Durgapur gears up for technology revolution</news:title><news:keywords>Bengal silicon valley, semiconductor manufacturing, silicon valley Durgapur</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/skydiving-trip-turns-deadly-as-plane-carrying-11-crashes-in-france-no-survivors-1503610994.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T19:37:33+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Skydiving trip turns deadly as plane carrying 11 crashes in France; no survivors</news:title><news:keywords>France plane crash, Plane crash in France, Skydiving trip plane crash</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/pm-modi-addresses-seychelles-parliament-says-passage-of-50-years-has-not-changed-our-commitment-to-one-another-1503611003.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T19:17:25+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Modi addresses Seychelles&#039; parliament, says &#039;passage of 50 years has not changed our commitment to one another&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>India-Seychelles bilateral ties, PM Modi Seychelles visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/who-will-organise-kolkata-book-fair-this-time-new-publishers-body-sparks-speculation-1503610997.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T19:06:54+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Who will organise Kolkata Book Fair this time? New publishers’ body sparks speculation</news:title><news:keywords>Bangiya Grantha Shilpa Parishad, Buddhadeb Guha, Kolkata Book Fair, Kolkata International Book Fair, Publishers and Booksellers Guild</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/congress-on-sunday-took-a-swipe-at-prime-minister-narendra-modi-over-his-reference-to-the-aldabra-giant-tortoise-during-his-ongoing-visit-to-seychelles-with-party-general-secretary-in-charge-communic-1503610998.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T19:01:23+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Identification of dangerous buildings: Delhi Mayor urged to re-establish the Dangerous Buildings Department</news:title><news:keywords>Chandni Chowk Nagrik Manch, Praveen Shankar Kapoor</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/centre-advises-indian-citizens-to-obtain-all-documents-before-commencing-mansarovar-yatra-1503610992.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T18:55:38+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Centre advises Indian citizens to obtain all documents before commencing Mansarovar Yatra</news:title><news:keywords>Ministry of External Affairs, Nepal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/new-generation-fast-patrol-vessel-added-to-indian-coast-guard-fleet-1503610989.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T18:52:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>New-generation fast patrol vessel added to Indian Coast Guard fleet</news:title><news:keywords>ICG, ICGS Akshay</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/police-raid-homes-of-eight-accused-in-ram-temple-offering-theft-case-custodial-remand-likely-1503610987.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T18:48:29+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Police raid homes of eight accused in Ram Temple offering theft case; custodial remand likely</news:title><news:keywords>Police, Ram temple</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/congress-bets-big-on-2027-up-assembly-elections-eyes-bsp-sps-core-vote-bank-1503610985.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T18:43:02+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Congress bets big on 2027 UP Assembly elections, eyes BSP-SP&#039;s core vote bank</news:title><news:keywords>AAP, Congress, Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/e-office-strengthened-accountability-transparency-speed-in-govt-services-delhi-cm-1503610983.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T18:40:10+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>e-office strengthened accountability, transparency, speed in govt services: Delhi CM</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi Government&#039;s e-Office, Rekha Gupta</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/dmrc-wins-uitp-achievement-award-for-operational-excellence-1503610980.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T18:37:01+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>DMRC wins UITP Achievement Award for Operational Excellence</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, UITP</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/lg-sinha-calls-on-youth-to-lead-fight-against-drug-menace-in-jk-1503610977.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T18:33:25+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>LG Sinha calls on youth to lead fight against drug menace in J&amp;K</news:title><news:keywords>Lok Bhavan, Manoj Sinha, Srinagar</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/taking-cue-from-up-suvendu-adhikari-govt-moves-to-make-rioters-pay-for-property-damage-1503610958.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T18:30:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Taking cue from UP, Suvendu Adhikari govt moves to make rioters pay for property damage</news:title><news:keywords>Claims Commission, Compensation, Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/dalai-lama-arrives-in-leh-to-rousing-welcome-1503610972.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T18:29:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Dalai Lama arrives in Leh to rousing welcome</news:title><news:keywords>Dalai Lama, Leh, Tibetan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cec-gyanesh-kumar-arrives-in-srinagar-for-electoral-review-1503610969.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T18:26:36+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CEC Gyanesh Kumar arrives in Srinagar for electoral review</news:title><news:keywords>Gyanesh Kumar, Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/maoist-arms-dump-unearthed-along-odisha-ap-border-1503610967.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T18:23:44+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Maoist arms dump unearthed along Odisha-AP border</news:title><news:keywords>Maoist, Odisha</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/yamuna-is-delhis-lifeline-symbol-of-culture-keeping-it-clean-a-shared-responsibility-cm-1503610963.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T18:20:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Yamuna is Delhi&#039;s lifeline &amp; symbol of culture,  keeping it clean a shared responsibility: CM</news:title><news:keywords>Rekha Gupta, Yamuna Ghat</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/for-the-bjp-it-is-donation-first-nation-second-akhilesh-yadav-1503610954.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T18:13:47+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>For the BJP, it&#039;s donation first, nation second: Akhilesh Yadav</news:title><news:keywords>Akhilesh BJP donation theft, Akhilesh Yadav, BJP, Ram Temple donation theft</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/swapan-dasgupta-tapas-roy-meet-pms-economic-advisory-council-member-sanjeev-sanyal-1503610951.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T18:10:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Swapan Dasgupta, Tapas Roy Meet PM&#039;s Economic Advisory Council Member Sanjeev Sanyal</news:title><news:keywords>PM Economic Advisory Council, Sanjeev Sanyal, Swapan Dasgupta, Tapas Roy</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/siliguri/incessant-rain-triggers-floods-landslides-across-north-bengal-sikkim-bhutan-1503610941.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T17:54:20+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Incessant rain triggers floods, landslides across North Bengal, Sikkim, Bhutan</news:title><news:keywords>Bhutan. landslides, Flood, North Bengal, Rainfall, Sikkim</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/saudi-aramco-helicopter-crashes-in-ras-tanura-14-killed-1503610939.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T17:45:36+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Saudi Aramco helicopter crashes in Ras Tanura; 14 killed</news:title><news:keywords>Ras Tanura, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Aramco helicopter crash, Saudi Helicopter crash</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/meerut-development-authority-website-hacked-pro-pakistan-messages-displayed-on-homepage-1503610940.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T17:43:36+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Meerut Development Authority website hacked, pro-Pakistan messages displayed on homepage</news:title><news:keywords>cyber scam, MDA website hack, Meerut Development Authority, Online fraud</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/police-raid-firhad-hakims-ex-osd-kalis-residences-in-chetla-howrah-examine-files-1503610916.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T17:35:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Police raid Firhad Hakim&#039;s ex-OSD Kali&#039;s residences in Chetla, Howrah; examine files</news:title><news:keywords>Kalicharan Banerjee, Kolkata police, OSD, Taratala collapse, Taratala warehouse collapse</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/look-inwards-act-against-terror-infrastructure-india-categorically-rejects-pak-allegations-over-karachi-attack-1503610926.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T17:23:30+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Look inwards, act against terror infrastructure&#039;: India categorically rejects Pak allegations over Karachi attack</news:title><news:keywords>India on Pakistani allegations, Karachi attack, Pakistan allegations against India, Randhir Jaiswal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/jharkhand-liquor-excise-policy-scam-congress-mla-rameshwar-oraon-son-summoned-by-ed-for-interrogation-1503610924.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T17:19:10+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Jharkhand liquor scam: Congress MLA Rameshwar Oraon, son summoned by ED for interrogation</news:title><news:keywords>Enforcement Directorate (ED), Jharkhand Liquor scam, Jharkhand new liqour Policy, Oraon, Rameshwar Oraon</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/look-at-your-own-history-yogi-adityanath-lampoons-akhilesh-yadav-over-ayodhya-remarks-1503610925.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T17:13:32+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Look at your own history&#039;: Yogi Adityanath lampoons Akhilesh Yadav over Ayodhya remarks</news:title><news:keywords>Akhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi Party, Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/no-water-at-jantar-mantar-sanitation-facility-cut-off-after-sonam-wangchuk-hunger-strike-alleges-abhijeet-dipke-1503610919.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T17:04:56+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>No water at Jantar Mantar, sanitation facility cut off after Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike, alleges Abhijeet Dipke</news:title><news:keywords>CJP protest, Jantar Mantar protest, Paper leaks, Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ill-make-every-effort-to-ban-them-dk-shivakumar-warns-of-action-against-pan-masala-gutka-containing-narcotic-substances-1503610913.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T16:41:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;I&#039;ll make every effort to ban them&#039;: DK Shivakumar warns of action against pan masala, gutka containing narcotic substances</news:title><news:keywords>DK Shivakumar, Drug Free India, Karnataka</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/not-afraid-of-death-sheikh-hasina-says-she-will-return-to-bangladesh-this-year-1503610904.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T16:07:20+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;I do not fear death&#039;: Sheikh Hasina says she will return to Bangladesh &#039;this year&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>Awami League, Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, Sheikh Hasina Bangladesh return</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/southern_cinema/k-bhagyaraj-cremated-state-honours-chennai-mundhanai-mudichu-director-73-1503610866.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T13:37:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>State honours, floral tribute, and thousands on the streets: How Chennai said goodbye to K Bhagyaraj</news:title><news:keywords>K Bhagyaraj</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/hollywood/spider-man-brand-new-day-second-trailer-590-million-views-record-india-july-30-1503610859.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T13:29:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Spider-Man: Brand New Day&#039;s second trailer hits 590.8 million views in one week, second biggest trailer launch ever</news:title><news:keywords>Spider-Man</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pakistan-linked-sleeper-cell-network-busted-in-rajasthan-after-ats-alert-youth-held-over-digital-trail-1503610853.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T13:14:31+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Pakistan-linked sleeper cell network busted in Rajasthan after ATS alert, one held over digital trail</news:title><news:keywords>Anti-Terror Squad (ATS), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), Pakistan Terror Network, Sleeper Cells</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/bulldozers-roll-over-kolkatas-park-circus-railway-station-illegal-stalls-shops-demolished-in-overnight-operation-1503610854.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T13:12:35+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bulldozers roll over Kolkata&#039;s Park Circus railway station, &#039;illegal&#039; stalls, shops demolished in overnight operation</news:title><news:keywords>Government Railway Police, Park Circus demolition, Railway Protection Force</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/healthcare-agriculture-food-supply-sectors-exempt-from-diesel-in-container-ban-says-suvendu-1503610846.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T12:39:54+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Healthcare, agriculture, food supply sectors exempt from diesel-in-container ban, says Suvendu</news:title><news:keywords>Agriculture, diesel in container, Food Supply, Healthcare, Suvendu</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/suvendu-govts-big-move-to-crush-syndicate-culture-stringent-public-safety-bill-to-be-tabled-tomorrow-1503610835.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T12:10:02+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Suvendu govt&#039;s big move to crush &#039;syndicate culture&#039;, stringent public safety bill to be tabled tomorrow</news:title><news:keywords>District Magistrate, goonda, Suvendu Adhikari, Syndicate, West Bengal Public Safety</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/8-american-bases-destroyed-in-kuwait-bahrain-in-irans-missile-drone-operation-after-fresh-escalation-claims-irgc-1503610836.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T11:58:54+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;8 American bases destroyed in Kuwait, Bahrain in Iran&#039;s missile-drone operation against fresh US strikes,&#039; claims IRGC</news:title><news:keywords>Bahrain, Iran&#039;s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Kuwait, US-Iran Conflict</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ayodhya-donations-case-police-raids-houses-of-8-arrested-1503610837.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T11:48:46+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ayodhya donations case: Police raids houses of 8 arrested</news:title><news:keywords>Ayodhya Ram Mandir, Ram Temple theft, Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/flash-flood-leaves-five-missing-in-arunachal-pradesh-ndrf-intensifies-search-as-two-bodies-recovered-1503610825.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T11:25:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Flash flood leaves five missing in Arunachal Pradesh; NDRF intensifies search as two bodies recovered</news:title><news:keywords>Arunachal Pradesh, flash floods, India’s Northeast region, NDRF rescue operations</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/kolkata-businessman-abducted-fake-cid-officers-gunpoint-ransom-phulbagan-1503610822.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T11:07:01+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kolkata businessman abducted at gunpoint by gang posing as CID officers, robbed of cash and gold chain</news:title><news:keywords>Kolkata</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/kolkata-auto-rickshaw-driver-molests-14-year-old-girl-phulbagan-crossing-fir-1503610819.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T10:59:49+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kolkata auto-rickshaw driver accused of molesting 14-year-old girl who was asked to sit in the front seat</news:title><news:keywords>Kolkata</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/mamata-faction-four-police-complaints-tmc-rebels-logo-arup-roy-chairperson-1503610815.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T10:49:14+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Mamata faction files four police complaints in 24 hours against TMC rebels over logo use and leadership coup</news:title><news:keywords>Mamata Banerjee, TMC</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/delhi-police-operation-kavach-14-arrest-16-ganja-cocaine-mdma-west-district-1503610812.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T10:41:30+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>16 arrested, 13 cases filed, 32 kg of ganja seized: Delhi Police&#039;s latest strike under Operation Kavach-14.0</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi police, New Delhi, Operation Kavach</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/tenkasi-private-school-teachers-salary-fraud-payroll-manipulation-tamil-nadu-1503610806.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T10:34:19+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Private school teachers in Tenkasi allege salary fraud, seek Tamil Nadu government intervention</news:title><news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tenkasi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/supplements/8thday/nine-lives-seven-prime-ministers-the-true-ruler-of-10-downing-street-1503610807.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T10:33:48+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Nine lives, seven Prime Ministers: the true ruler of 10 Downing Street</news:title><news:keywords>British prime ministers, Downing Street</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/japan-shaken-by-6-1-magnitude-quake-off-iwate-coast-no-tsunami-threat-issued-1503610792.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T10:03:25+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Japan shaken by 6.1 magnitude earthquake off Iwate coast, no tsunami threat issued</news:title><news:keywords>Japan earthquake, Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/venezuela-earthquake-1430-dead-3238-injured-twin-quakes-wednesday-1503610796.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T09:50:39+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 1,430 as aftershocks continue to rattle region</news:title><news:keywords>Venezuela</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/features/the-statesman-and-i-1503610791.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T09:38:28+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>The Statesman and I</news:title><news:keywords>The Statesman, Wrters</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/australia-doubles-social-media-fines-99-million-under-16-ban-not-working-1503610782.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T09:37:31+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Australia to double fines for social media companies to 99 million AUD after under-16 ban fails to work</news:title><news:keywords>Australia</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/features/indias-reservoirs-are-running-dry-climate-stress-failing-rivers-and-the-gathering-water-crisis-1503610788.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T09:34:29+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India’s Reservoirs Are Running Dry: Climate Stress, Failing Rivers and the Gathering Water Crisis</news:title><news:keywords>climate change, River basins</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/features/resurrecting-bodh-gayas-sacred-brick-marvel-1503610784.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T09:30:56+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Resurrecting Bodh Gaya’s sacred Brick Marvel</news:title><news:keywords>Bodh Gaya, European scholars</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/supplements/8thday/the-temple-we-carry-home-why-jagannaths-mysteries-stay-with-us-1503610781.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T09:25:35+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>The temple we carry home: why Jagannath’s mysteries stay with us</news:title><news:keywords>Bengalis, Rath yatra, Train</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/bhiwandi-warehouse-fire-nimbavali-wooden-pallets-tyres-no-casualties-1503610778.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T09:18:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Back-to-back warehouse fires hit same area of Maharashtra’s Bhiwandi in early hours of Sunday; no one was hurt</news:title><news:keywords>Bhiwandi, Maharashtra</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/kunal-ghosh-bjp-targets-mamata-loyalists-tmc-split-taratala-case-1503610773.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T09:08:14+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kunal Ghosh says Mamata supporters are being arrested while TMC rebels go untouched by BJP government</news:title><news:keywords>Kunal Ghosh, Mamata Banerjee, TMC</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/supplements/8thday/the-cosmos-on-a-wooden-throne-the-sacred-enigma-of-shrikhetra-1503610772.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T09:08:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>The Cosmos On A Wooden Throne, The sacred enigma of Shrikhetra</news:title><news:keywords>Jagannath Dham, Lord Jagannath</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/dont-believe-a-word-of-trumps-baloney-1503610769.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T08:57:05+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Don’t believe a word of Trump’s baloney</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, France, Pakistan, PM Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/us-strikes-iran-tanker-attack-strait-of-hormuz-ceasefire-1503610764.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T08:53:43+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Two tankers in three days: The shipping attacks that are destroying the US-Iran peace deal</news:title><news:keywords>Iran, Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/citizens-burden-1503610766.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T08:51:32+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Citizen’s Burden</news:title><news:keywords>Indian citizenship, PAN, Passport</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/war-and-consent-1503610763.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T08:46:19+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>War and Consent</news:title><news:keywords>Iraq, Libya to Syria, Vietnam</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/plutocracy-gone-crazy-2-1503610761.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T08:34:50+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Plutocracy gone crazy</news:title><news:keywords>East India Company, England</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/cant-take-anything-for-granted-iyer-after-ireland-shock-india-in-first-t20i-1503610759.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T08:23:14+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Can’t take anything for granted: Iyer after Ireland shock India in first T20I</news:title><news:keywords>Shreyas Iyer, T20I</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/digvijaya-singh-seeks-fir-against-champat-rai-over-alleged-ram-temple-donation-irregularities-1503610757.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-28T08:19:44+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Digvijaya Singh seeks FIR against Champat Rai over alleged Ram Temple donation irregularities</news:title><news:keywords>Digvijaya Singh, FIR, Rajya Sabha, RSS</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/130-students-from-11-states-complete-patanjali-universitys-summer-training-programme-2026-1503610754.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T23:40:54+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>130 students from 11 states complete Patanjali University&#039;s Summer Training Programme 2026</news:title><news:keywords>Patanjali University, Summer training camp</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/protein-wise-speaking-why-soya-chunks-may-be-a-better-option-than-eggs-amid-bengals-mid-day-meal-debate-1503610747.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T23:23:38+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Protein-wise speaking: Why soya chunks may be a better option than eggs amid Bengal&#039;s mid-day meal debate</news:title><news:keywords>Bengal Mid Day meal debate, Soya Chunks Eggs protein content, Soya Chunks vs Eggs</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/need-to-proactively-prepare-youth-for-future-by-equipping-them-with-advanced-technological-knowledge-delhi-l-g-1503610744.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T21:58:20+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Need to proactively prepare youth for future by equipping them with advanced technological knowledge: Delhi L-G</news:title><news:keywords>PGIMS, Taranjit Sandhu</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/mandaviya-seth-interact-with-people-security-forces-in-ladakhs-border-village-1503610740.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T21:53:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Mandaviya, Seth interact with people, security forces in Ladakh&#039;s border village</news:title><news:keywords>Mansukh Mandaviya, Youth Affairs &amp; Sports</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/alleged-pakistan-linked-sleeper-cell-operative-arrested-in-rajasthans-hanumangarh-1503610733.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T21:49:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Alleged Pakistan-linked &#039;sleeper cell&#039; operative arrested in Rajasthan&#039;s Hanumangarh</news:title><news:keywords>India-Pakistan, Pakistan, Police</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/tremors-in-delhi-jk-as-powerful-earthquake-of-6-2-magnitude-hits-afghanistan-1503610731.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T21:44:37+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Tremors in Delhi, J&amp;K as powerful earthquake of 6.2 magnitude hits Afghanistan</news:title><news:keywords>Afghanistan earthquake, Earthquake. Delhi earthquake, india earthquake, Latest Earthquake</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/seven-suspended-after-probe-uncovers-irregularities-at-delhis-central-procurement-agency-stores-1503610722.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T21:38:49+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Seven suspended after probe uncovers irregularities at Delhi&#039;s Central Procurement Agency stores</news:title><news:keywords>CPA, Delhi government, Suspended</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/attack-on-doctors-nurses-at-aiims-bhubaneswar-after-patients-death-hospital-rejects-negligence-allegations-1503610728.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T21:25:48+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Attack on doctors, nurses at AIIMS Bhubaneswar after patient&#039;s death; hospital rejects negligence allegations</news:title><news:keywords>AIIMS Bhubaneswar</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/delhi-assembly-speaker-lauds-womens-contribution-to-nation-building-1503610726.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T21:21:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Delhi Assembly Speaker lauds women&#039;s contribution to nation-building</news:title><news:keywords>Vijender Gupta</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/army-chief-general-dwivedi-reviews-security-situation-operational-readiness-in-ladakh-1503610723.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T21:17:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Army Chief General Dwivedi reviews security situation, operational readiness in Ladakh</news:title><news:keywords>Army, Upendra Dwivedi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/centre-rejects-misrepresentation-of-rajnath-singhs-parliament-address-on-operation-sindoor-1503610720.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T21:11:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Centre rejects misrepresentation of Rajnath Singh&#039;s Parliament address on Operation Sindoor</news:title><news:keywords>Operation Sindoor, Operation Sindoor casualties, Rajnath Singh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/india-ranks-8th-among-worlds-top-tourism-economies-projected-to-reach-4th-in-next-decade-1503610717.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T21:06:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India ranks 8th among world’s top tourism economies, projected to reach 4th in next decade</news:title><news:keywords>Union Government, WTTC</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/govt-working-to-make-simhastha-2028-a-grand-event-mp-cm-1503610715.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T21:00:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Govt working to make Simhastha-2028 a grand event: MP CM</news:title><news:keywords>Dr Mohan Yadav, Madhya Pradesh, Simhastha 2028</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/maharashtra-tet-exam-paper-leak-sit-formed-to-investigate-case-3-accused-arrested-1503610697.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T20:54:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Maharashtra TET exam &#039;paper leak&#039;: SIT formed to investigate case; 3 accused arrested</news:title><news:keywords>Maharashtra paper leak arrests, Maharashtra TET paper leak, Maharashtra TET paper leak SIT, TET paper leak</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/womens-t20-wc-india-hope-to-end-fielding-errors-in-must-win-clash-against-australia-1503610706.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T20:02:36+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Women’s T20 WC: India hope to end fielding errors in must-win clash against Australia</news:title><news:keywords>ICC Women&#039;s T20 World Cup, India</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/akhilesh-launches-scathing-attack-on-bjp-over-ram-temple-corruption-law-and-order-and-electoral-system-1503610704.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T19:59:49+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Akhilesh launches scathing attack on BJP over Ram Temple, corruption, law and order, and electoral system</news:title><news:keywords>Akhilesh Yadav, UP</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/vp-radhakrishnan-urges-entrepreneurs-to-embrace-ai-as-an-opportunity-for-growth-rather-than-view-it-as-a-threat-1503610702.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T19:56:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>VP Radhakrishnan urges entrepreneurs to embrace AI as an opportunity for growth rather than view it as a threat</news:title><news:keywords>AI, C P Radhakrishnan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/punjab-rolls-out-soorma-drive-to-involve-recovered-addicts-in-anti-drug-campaign-1503610698.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T19:47:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Punjab rolls out &#039;Soorma&#039; drive to involve recovered addicts in anti-drug campaign</news:title><news:keywords>Bhagwant Mann, Punjab Soorma initiative, Soorma drive</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/king-of-script-and-dialogue-writing-k-bhagyaraj-who-popularised-drumstick-as-an-aphrodisiac-on-screen-passes-away-1503610690.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T19:36:29+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>King of script and dialogue writing K Bhagyaraj, who popularised drumstick as an aphrodisiac on screen, passes away</news:title><news:keywords>filmmaker K. Bhagyaraj, Tamil film industry</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/16th-conference-of-central-council-of-health-and-family-welfare-to-be-held-in-delhi-on-june-29-1503610684.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T19:30:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>16th conference of Central Council of Health and Family Welfare to be held in Delhi on June 29</news:title><news:keywords>CCHFW, State for Health and Family Welfare</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ram-temple-trust-confirms-champat-rai-anil-mishra-resignations-says-1503610643.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T19:28:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ram Temple trust confirms Champat Rai, Anil Mishra resignations, says silver bricks, other offerings &#039;accounted for&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>Govinddev Giri, Ram Temple donation theft, Ram temple trust, Ram temple trust on donation theft</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/congress-demands-supreme-court-monitored-probe-into-alleged-ram-mandir-donation-irregularities-1503610680.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T19:21:30+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Congress demands Supreme Court-monitored probe into alleged Ram Mandir donation irregularities</news:title><news:keywords>BJP-led governments, PM Modi, Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/india-vs-ireland-2nd-t20i-preview-shreyas-iyers-men-seek-series-saving-win-in-belfast-1503610676.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T19:17:05+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India vs Ireland 2nd T20I Preview: Shreyas Iyer&#039;s men seek series-saving win in Belfast</news:title><news:keywords>India vs Ireland</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/sabarimala-gold-theft-sit-questions-unnikrishnan-potty-again-1503610675.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T19:15:23+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Sabarimala gold theft: SIT questions Unnikrishnan Potty again</news:title><news:keywords>Sabarimala Gold Theft, SIT</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/inspiration-hub/fire-safety-compliance-required-for-insurance-coverage-1503610647.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T19:10:06+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Fire Safety Compliance Required for Insurance Coverage</news:title><news:keywords>Fire Safety Compliance</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/diamond-mining-chhattisgarh-gets-go-ahead-for-drilling-at-baloda-belmundi-1503610671.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T19:07:29+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Diamond mining: Chhattisgarh gets go-ahead for drilling at Baloda-Belmundi</news:title><news:keywords>Mining, NMDC-CMDC Limited</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/womens-t20-world-cup-india-face-australia-in-must-win-clash-for-semi-final-spot-1503610663.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T19:06:54+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Women&#039;s T20 World Cup: India face Australia in must-win clash for semi-final spot</news:title><news:keywords>ICC Women&#039;s T20 World Cup 2026, India vs Australia</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ed-moves-kerala-hc-against-cpm-workers-bail-in-attack-on-its-officials-during-raid-at-pinarayi-vijayans-house-1503610669.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T19:04:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>ED moves Kerala HC against CPM worker&#039;s bail in attack on its officials during raid at Pinarayi Vijayan&#039;s house</news:title><news:keywords>Enforcement Directorate, Kerala High Court</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/inspiration-hub/oxymed-sleepeasy-2-0-vs-airsmart-auto-2-0-vs-st25-2-0-vs-st30-2-0-which-pap-device-should-you-choose-1503610661.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T19:03:46+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Oxymed SleepEasy 2.0 vs AirSmart Auto 2.0 vs ST25 2.0 vs ST30 2.0: Which PAP Device Should You Choose?</news:title><news:keywords>PAP Device</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/amit-shah-inaugurates-bharat-taxi-in-gujarat-1503610666.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T19:01:59+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Amit Shah inaugurates ‘Bharat Taxi’ in Gujarat</news:title><news:keywords>&#039;Bharat Taxi&#039; service, Amit Shah</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/prashant-kishor-may-make-electoral-debut-from-bjp-bastion-bankipur-1503610659.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T18:58:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Prashant Kishor may make electoral debut from BJP bastion Bankipur</news:title><news:keywords>Bihar, BJP, Prashant Kishor</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/nadda-to-launch-aarogya-setu-2-0-other-digital-initiatives-for-health-sector-on-june-29-in-delhi-1503610656.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T18:54:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Nadda to launch Aarogya Setu 2.0, other digital initiatives for health sector on June 29 in Delhi</news:title><news:keywords>Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/lg-sinha-highlights-indias-legacy-of-religious-harmony-at-interfaith-dialogue-1503610652.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T18:51:12+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>LG Sinha highlights India&#039;s legacy of religious harmony at Interfaith Dialogue</news:title><news:keywords>Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, peace</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/rahul-gandhi-to-address-congresss-student-dialogue-in-prayagraj-on-july-19-1503610649.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T18:48:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Rahul Gandhi to address Congress&#039;s &#039;Student Dialogue&#039; in Prayagraj on July 19</news:title><news:keywords>Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, Uttar Pradesh Congress</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/the-court-that-chooses-its-defendants-1503610644.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T18:48:12+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>The Court That Chooses Its Defendants</news:title><news:keywords>Court, Dr. Gauri Shankar Gupta, Indian Foreign Service</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/iran-calls-for-insurance-mechanism-in-hormuz-for-vessels-involved-in-incidents-1503610635.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T17:50:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Iran calls for &#039;insurance mechanism&#039; in Hormuz for &#039;vessels involved in incidents&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>Hormuz Insurance Mechanism, Strait of Hormuz, US-Iran Conflict</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/delhi/red-fort-2025-blast-case-nia-chargesheets-3-more-accused-probe-expands-terror-conspiracy-trail-1503610633.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T17:50:01+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Red Fort 2025 blast case: NIA chargesheets 3 more accused, probe expands terror conspiracy trail</news:title><news:keywords>Al-Qaeda, Ansar-Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH) terrorists, National Investigation Agency (NIA), Red Fort Blast Case</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/punjab-youth-dies-in-italy-police-custody-after-arrest-in-sexual-assault-case-probe-ordered-1503610634.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T17:47:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Punjab youth dies in Italy police custody after arrest in sexual assault case, probe ordered</news:title><news:keywords>Italy custodial death, Punjab Police, Punjab youth dies in Italy</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/biggest-news-uddhav-thackeray-cm-fadnavis-travel-together-to-nagpur-days-after-ubt-sena-rebellion-1503610625.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T17:30:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Biggest news&#039;: Uddhav Thackeray, CM Fadnavis travel together to Nagpur days after UBT Sena rebellion</news:title><news:keywords>Devendra Fadnavis, Thackeray Fadnavis flight journey, Uddhav Thackeray</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/sgpc-seeks-punjab-cm-bhagwant-manns-resignation-demands-fir-over-viral-video-controversy-1503610628.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T17:26:32+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>SGPC seeks Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann&#039;s resignation, demands FIR over viral video controversy</news:title><news:keywords>Bhagwant Mann, Punjab video row, SGPC</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/hiding-nothing-ready-to-present-all-documents-mos-bhagirath-choudhary-amid-subsidy-row-1503610621.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T16:30:14+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Hiding nothing, ready to present all documents&#039;: MoS Bhagirath Choudhary amid subsidy row</news:title><news:keywords>Bhagirath Choudhary, Ministry of Agriculture, subsidy row</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/data-fusion-center-combating-crime-through-technology-1503610615.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T16:26:40+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Data Fusion Center&#039;: Combating Crime Through Technology</news:title><news:keywords>Airports, Data Fusion Center, Facial recognised, Home Ministry, Kolkata airport</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/amritsar-police-bust-pakistan-linked-drone-arms-smuggling-module-recover-10-pistols-arrest-four-1503610614.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T16:11:30+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Amritsar Police bust Pakistan-linked drone arms smuggling module, recover 10 pistols, arrest four</news:title><news:keywords>drone arms smuggling module, Pakistan, Punjab Police</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/the-host-country-treated-us-unfairly-iran-hit-out-at-fifa-over-u-s-travel-woes-after-egypt-draw-1503610602.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T15:53:50+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;The host country treated us unfairly&#039;: Iran hit out at FIFA over U.S. travel woes after Egypt draw</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, Iran Football</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ahead-of-july-15-ceta-rollout-piyush-goyal-launches-india-uk-business-manual-in-london-1503610609.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T15:52:43+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ahead of July 15 CETA rollout, Piyush Goyal launches India-UK business manual in London</news:title><news:keywords>CETA, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, India-UK Trade Pact</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/punjab-govt-notifies-vb-g-ram-g-scheme-months-after-assembly-rejected-it-congress-seeks-answers-alleges-deal-with-bjp-1503610601.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T15:32:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Punjab govt notifies VB-G-RAM G scheme months after Assembly rejected it; Congress seeks answers, alleges &#039;deal&#039; with BJP</news:title><news:keywords>Bhagwant Mann, Punjab AAP, Punjab G RAM G</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/maharashtra-tet-2026-postponed-a-day-before-exam-over-paper-leak-allegations-congress-cjps-abhijeet-dipke-react-1503610597.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T15:28:41+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Maharashtra TET 2026 postponed a day before exam over &#039;paper leak&#039; allegations; Congress, CJP&#039;s Abhijeet Dipke react</news:title><news:keywords>Abhijeet Dipke, Congress, Maharashtra TET 2026 exam, Maharashtra TET 2026 exam paper leak, Maharashtra TET 2026 exam postponed, Maharashtra TET 2026 paper leak, paper leak</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/us-open-srikanth-devika-and-rounak-storm-into-semifinals-1503610584.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T15:27:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>US Open: Srikanth, Devika and Rounak storm into semifinals</news:title><news:keywords>Badminton Association of India  (BAI), US Open Badminton</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/amritsar-police-bust-alleged-pakistan-linked-drone-arms-smuggling-module-arrest-4-1503610594.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T15:18:15+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Amritsar Police bust alleged Pakistan-linked drone arms smuggling module, arrest 4</news:title><news:keywords>Amritsar police, Arms smuggling, Cross-Border Crime, Drone Smuggling, Pakistan, Punjab Police</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/khalistani-terror-threat-delhi-uttarakhand-on-high-vigil-after-intel-alert-flags-possible-attacks-on-key-locations-1503610580.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T15:15:33+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Khalistani terror threat: Delhi, Uttarakhand on high vigil after intel alert flags possible attacks on key locations</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi police, Delhi terror alert, email threat, Khalistani activities, Uttrakhand</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/mdmk-walks-out-of-dmk-led-secular-progressive-alliance-after-9-years-keeps-future-alliance-options-open-1503610578.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T15:13:23+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>MDMK walks out of DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance after 9 years, keeps future alliance options open</news:title><news:keywords>DMK, MDMK, Secular Progressive Alliance, Tamil Nadu politics, Vaiko</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/condoms-contraceptives-and-bed-found-at-luxurious-ward-office-in-bidhannagar-municipal-corporation-1503610588.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T15:07:27+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Condoms, contraceptives and bed found at luxurious ward office in Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation</news:title><news:keywords>Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation, Suvendu Adhikari, TMC vs BJP</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/fifa-wc-2026-trossard-stars-as-belgium-thrash-new-zealand-5-1-seal-round-of-32-berth-1503610581.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T14:49:04+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>FIFA WC 2026: Trossard stars as Belgium thrash New Zealand 5-1, seal Round of 32 berth</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/funeral-of-shoaib-akhtars-brother-draws-scrutiny-after-lashkar-leaders-appear-in-viral-videos-1503610574.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T14:24:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Funeral of Shoaib Akhtar&#039;s brother draws scrutiny after Lashkar leaders appear in viral videos</news:title><news:keywords>Lashkar-e-Taiba, Pakistan, Saifullah Kasuri, Shoaib Akhtar, Terrorism</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/patna-court-defers-hearing-khan-sirs-anticipatory-bail-plea-until-june-30-1503610569.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T14:01:27+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Patna court defers hearing Khan Sir’s anticipatory bail plea until June 30</news:title><news:keywords>Khan Sir, Khan Sir firing case, Patna firing incident</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/maharashtra-40-year-old-woman-alleges-gang-rape-in-virar-west-police-book-three-accused-1503610563.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T13:49:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Maharashtra: 40-year-old woman alleges gang rape in Virar West; police book three accused</news:title><news:keywords>gang rape, Maharashtra, Maharashtra crime, Virar</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/fifa-wc-2026-late-var-drama-denies-iran-victory-leaves-knockout-hopes-hanging-in-the-balance-1503610541.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T13:33:34+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>FIFA WC 2026: Iran held by Egypt after VAR drama, World Cup hopes in balance</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, Iran Football</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ashamed-they-stayed-so-long-uddhav-thackeray-attacks-rebel-mps-sanjay-raut-says-thackerays-rise-from-the-ashes-1503610557.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T13:21:56+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Ashamed they stayed so long&#039;: Uddhav Thackeray attacks rebel MPs; Sanjay Raut says &#039;Thackerays rise from the ashes&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>Eknath Shinde, Maharashtra Politics, Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena (UBT), Uddhav Thackeray</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/muslim-woman-performs-last-rites-of-hindu-man-in-kerala-1503610558.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T13:13:28+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Muslim woman performs last rites of Hindu man in Kerala</news:title><news:keywords>Cancer, Kasaragod last rites, Kerala Muslim woman</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/us-centcom-releases-footage-of-strikes-on-iranian-missile-drone-facilities-after-tehran-attacks-vessel-in-hormuz-1503610549.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T13:03:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>US CENTCOM releases footage of strikes on Iranian missile, drone facilities after Tehran attacks vessel in Hormuz</news:title><news:keywords>CENTCOM, Iran&#039;s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), US-Iran Conflict</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/monkey-scare-turns-fatal-as-newly-wed-woman-falls-to-death-at-tamil-nadu-hill-temple-1503610548.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T13:02:19+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Monkey scare turns fatal as newly-wed woman falls to death at Tamil Nadu hill temple</news:title><news:keywords>Accident, Kazhugumalai Temple, Monkey Attack, Tamil Nadu, Thoothukudi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/k-bhagyaraj-tamil-cinemas-king-of-screenplay-dies-at-73-after-suffering-cardiac-arrest-1503610536.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T12:23:48+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>K Bhagyaraj, Tamil cinema&#039;s &#039;King of Screenplay&#039;, dies at 73 after suffering cardiac arrest</news:title><news:keywords>Chennai, K Bhagyaraj, Obituary, Tamil cinema, Tamil films</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/india-us-trade-deal-enters-final-stretch-only-handful-of-issues-left-us-ambassador-to-india-sergio-gor-1503610540.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T12:18:39+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India-US trade deal enters final stretch, only ‘handful of issues’ left: US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor</news:title><news:keywords>Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, India US interim trade deal, India-US, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, US-India Trade</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/beating-the-world-champions-at-home-is-pretty-special-ireland-captain-tucker-after-historic-win-over-india-1503610530.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T12:06:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Beating the world champions at home is pretty special&#039;: Ireland captain Tucker after historic win over India</news:title><news:keywords>India vs Ireland, Lorcan Tucker</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/books-education/waiting-for-your-cbse-re-evaluation-result-delhi-university-says-dont-delay-ug-registration-1503610529.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T12:02:59+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Waiting for your CBSE re-evaluation result? Delhi University says don&#039;t delay UG registration</news:title><news:keywords>CBSE Re-evaluation, CSAS Portal, CUET UG 2026, Delhi University, DU UG Admission 2026</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/op-rajbhar-alleges-large-scale-corruption-in-agra-lucknow-expressway-project-1503610528.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T12:01:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>OP Rajbhar alleges large-scale corruption in Agra-Lucknow Expressway project</news:title><news:keywords>Akhilesh Yadav, Om Prakash Rajbhar, Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ras-laffan-tragedy-mortal-remains-of-all-12-indian-victims-brought-home-embassy-officials-meet-injured-workers-in-qatar-1503610521.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T11:48:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ras Laffan tragedy: Mortal remains of all 12 Indian victims brought home, embassy officials meet injured workers in Qatar</news:title><news:keywords>Indian embassy in Doha, Indians killed in Qatar, Ras Laffan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ketan-agarwal-murder-case-what-siya-goyals-brother-told-police-after-10-hours-of-questioning-1503610515.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T11:42:38+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ketan Agarwal murder case: What Siya Goyal&#039;s brother told police after 10 hours of questioning</news:title><news:keywords>Ketan Agarwal murder, Lohagad Fort, Maharashtra, Pune Crime, Siya Goyal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/fifa-wc-2026-spain-beat-uruguay-1-0-to-top-group-h-send-two-time-champions-crashing-out-1503610517.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T11:34:56+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>FIFA WC 2026: Spain beat Uruguay 1-0 to top Group H, send two-time champions crashing out</news:title><news:keywords></news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/fifa-wc-2026-cape-verde-reach-world-cup-knockout-stage-on-debut-to-face-argentina-next-1503610507.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T10:52:34+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>FIFA WC 2026: Cape Verde reach World Cup knockout stage on debut, to face Argentina next</news:title><news:keywords>Cape Verde, FIFA World Cup 2026</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/delhi-septic-tank-tragedy-three-workers-die-at-mundka-factory-families-blame-lack-of-safety-gear-1503610510.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T10:39:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Delhi septic tank tragedy: Three workers die at Mundka factory, families blame lack of safety gear</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi police, Industrial Safety, Mundka, Septic Tank Deaths</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/technology/openai-names-prabhjeet-singh-as-india-md-unveils-gpt-5-6-sol-with-stronger-ai-safeguards-1503610498.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T10:03:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>OpenAI names Prabhjeet Singh as India MD, unveils GPT-5.6 Sol with stronger AI safeguards</news:title><news:keywords>Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, GPT-5.6 Sol, OpenAI, Prabhjeet Singh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/fifa-wc-2026-dembeles-first-half-hat-trick-fires-france-to-4-1-win-over-norway-1503610494.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T10:02:05+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>FIFA WC 2026: Dembele&#039;s first-half hat-trick fires France to 4-1 win over Norway</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/indias-nuclear-leap-worlds-first-hydrogen-production-facility-based-on-reactor-heat-inaugurated-at-kalpakkam-1503610495.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T10:00:38+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India’s nuclear leap: World’s first hydrogen facility based on reactor heat inaugurated at Kalpakkam</news:title><news:keywords>Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Department of Atomic Energy, hydrogen production, India’s first indigenous fast breeder reactor</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/kolkata-death-toll-in-taratala-under-construction-warehouse-collapse-rises-to-16-probe-intensifies-1503610490.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T09:46:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kolkata: Death toll in Taratala under-construction warehouse collapse rises to 16; probe intensifies</news:title><news:keywords>Building collapse, Crime Branch, Kolkata, Taratala collapse, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/india-rout-pakistan-7-1-in-fih-pro-league-register-17th-straight-win-1503610491.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T09:29:58+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India rout Pakistan 7-1 in FIH Pro League, register 17th straight win</news:title><news:keywords>Hockey India (HI), India vs Pakistan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/us-lawmakers-warn-china-is-targeting-american-ai-technology-through-cyber-espionage-and-commercial-investments-1503610485.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T08:59:49+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>US lawmakers warn China is targeting American AI technology through cyber espionage and commercial investments</news:title><news:keywords>Artificial Intelligence, China, cyber espionage, US China relations, US Congress</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/exclusive-undercover-probe-finds-chitta-still-easily-available-in-punjab-cm-bhagwant-manns-dhuri-constituency-1503610482.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T08:32:28+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>EXCLUSIVE: Undercover probe finds &#039;Chitta&#039; still easily available in Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann&#039;s Dhuri constituency</news:title><news:keywords>Bhagwant Mann, Chitta, Dhuri, Drug menace, Punjab</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/beginning-of-the-beginning-us-brokers-israel-lebanon-peace-framework-focused-on-hezbollah-disarmament-1503610477.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T08:22:25+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Beginning of the beginning&#039;: US brokers Israel-Lebanon peace framework focused on Hezbollah disarmament</news:title><news:keywords>Hezbollah, Israel, Lebanon, Marco Rubio, US</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/remembering-madan-mohan-on-his-102nd-birth-anniversary-1503610475.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T08:08:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Remembering Madan Mohan on his 102nd Birth Anniversary</news:title><news:keywords>Composition, Madan Mohan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/venezuela-earthquakes-death-toll-climbs-to-920-thousands-remain-missing-global-rescue-teams-join-relief-efforts-1503610468.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T08:06:40+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Venezuela earthquakes: Death toll climbs to 920, thousands remain missing; global rescue teams join relief efforts</news:title><news:keywords>Caracas, earthquake, Humanitarian aid, USGS, Venezuela earthquake</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/climate-actions-must-be-scrutinised-1503610473.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T08:03:59+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Climate actions must be scrutinised</news:title><news:keywords>global warming, UNFCCC</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/exclusive-interviews/illegal-buildings-will-go-1503610465.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T07:58:29+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>‘Illegal buildings will go’</news:title><news:keywords>MCD, Pravesh Wahi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/us-iran-ceasefire-under-strain-as-washington-strikes-iranian-sites-after-hormuz-cargo-ship-attack-tehran-vows-unprecedented-response-1503610462.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T07:50:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>US-Iran ceasefire under strain as Washington strikes Iranian sites after Hormuz cargo ship attack; Tehran vows &#039;unprecedented&#039; response</news:title><news:keywords>CENTCOM, Donald Trump, Iran ceasefire, Strait of Hormuz, US-Iran Conflict</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/unfinished-promise-1503610460.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T07:12:40+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Unfinished Promise</news:title><news:keywords>Bihar, Delhi, Violence</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/changing-mandate-1503610458.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T07:09:48+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Changing Mandate</news:title><news:keywords>electoral mandates, Keir Starmer</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/a-barrier-to-growth-1503610455.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-27T07:03:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>A barrier to growth</news:title><news:keywords>Technological advancement, USA, Viksit Bharat</news:keywords></news:news>

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