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</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>

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</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>

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</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>

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</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>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/shreyas-iyer-explains-what-went-wrong-in-indias-historic-34-run-defeat-to-ireland-1503610449.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T23:11:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Shreyas Iyer explains what went wrong in India&#039;s historic 34-run defeat to Ireland</news:title><news:keywords>India vs Ireland, Shreyas Iyer</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/foolish-violation-of-ceasefire-donald-trump-says-iran-fired-4-drones-at-ships-passing-strait-of-hormuz-1503610451.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T23:06:10+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Foolish violation&#039; of ceasefire: Donald Trump says Iran fired 4 drones at ships passing Strait of Hormuz</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, Iran violates ceasefire, US Iran ceasefire</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/dhruv-jurels-unbeaten-141-helps-india-a-dominate-sri-lanka-a-on-day-2-of-unofficial-test-1503610445.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T22:53:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Dhruv Jurel&#039;s unbeaten 141 helps India A dominate Sri Lanka A on day 2 of unofficial test</news:title><news:keywords>Dhruv Jurel, India vs Sri Lanka</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/one-player-leaving-doesnt-change-that-harmanpreet-kaur-wary-of-australia-despite-alyssa-healys-retirement-1503610439.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T22:41:12+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;One player leaving doesn&#039;t change that&#039;: Harmanpreet Kaur wary of Australia despite Alyssa Healy&#039;s retirement</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/bengal/police-detain-friend-of-abhishek-banerjees-personal-assistant-reasons-remain-unclear-1503610442.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T22:40:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Police detain ‘friend’ of Abhishek Banerjee’s personal assistant; reasons remain unclear</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, Kolkata police, Palash Chakraborty</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/cyber-fraud-a-trap-like-a-spiders-web-1503610432.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T21:52:31+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Cyber ​​Fraud: A trap like a spider&#039;s web</news:title><news:keywords>Cyber Fraud, Kolkata police, Online scam</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/team-led-by-dm-finds-irregularities-at-private-hospital-in-shalimar-bagh-action-to-follow-1503610430.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T21:47:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Team led by DM finds irregularities at private hospital in Shalimar Bagh; action to follow</news:title><news:keywords>Rekha Gupta, Shalimar Bagh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cm-satheesan-misled-assembly-over-coastal-mining-policy-kerala-bjp-vice-president-1503610426.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T21:44:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CM Satheesan misled assembly over coastal mining policy: Kerala BJP vice-president</news:title><news:keywords>Shone George, V.D. Satheesan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/many-in-danger-number-is-huge-bengal-mla-debasish-dhar-on-taratala-warehouse-investigation-1503610400.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T21:38:46+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Many in danger, number is huge&#039;: Bengal MLA Debasish Dhar on Taratala warehouse investigation</news:title><news:keywords>Debasish Dhar, Firhad Hakim, Kolkata police, Taratala investigation, Taratala warehouse</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/over-1500-development-works-will-ensure-better-civic-amenities-across-jj-clusters-delhi-cm-1503610419.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T21:35:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Over 1,500 development works will ensure better civic amenities across JJ clusters: Delhi CM</news:title><news:keywords>DUSIB, Rekha Gupta</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/samvidhan-hatya-diwas-will-create-awareness-about-democracy-in-future-generations-rekha-gupta-1503610414.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T21:32:41+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Samvidhan Hatya Diwas will create awareness about democracy in future generations: Rekha Gupta</news:title><news:keywords>Rekha Gupta, Samvidhan Hatya Diwas</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/abhinav-shaw-wins-gold-at-issf-junior-world-championship-2026-bengals-sports-minister-congratulates-him-1503610407.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T21:29:12+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Abhinav Shaw wins gold at ISSF Junior World Championship 2026; Bengal&#039;s Sports Minister congratulates him</news:title><news:keywords>Abhinav Shaw, ISSF Junior World Championship 2026, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/first-ever-rashtriya-gramin-vikas-sammelan-to-be-held-in-delhi-on-june-28-29-1503610410.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T21:29:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>First-ever Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan to be held in Delhi on June 28-29</news:title><news:keywords>rural development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/violent-clashes-inside-thiruvananthapuram-corporation-arose-from-cpms-frustration-rajeev-chandrasekhar-1503610406.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T21:27:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Violent clashes inside Thiruvananthapuram Corporation arose from CPM&#039;s frustration: Rajeev Chandrasekhar</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, CPM&#039;s, Rajeev Chandrasekhar</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/couldnt-be-a-reason-for-murder-father-on-ketan-agarwal-using-wig-1503610403.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T21:14:05+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Couldn&#039;t be a reason for murder&#039;: Father on Ketan Agarwal using wig</news:title><news:keywords>Ketan Agarwal, Pune Murder Case, Siya Goyal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/charani-puts-world-no-1-tag-aside-eyes-world-cup-glory-with-india-1503610398.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T20:58:25+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Charani puts World No. 1 tag aside, eyes World Cup glory with India</news:title><news:keywords>ICC T20I, Shree Charani</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/muslims-should-learn-sanskrit-actor-politician-rudranil-ghosh-on-vande-mataram-row-1503610383.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T20:49:44+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Muslims should learn Sanskrit&#039;: Actor-politician Rudranil Ghosh on Vande Mataram row</news:title><news:keywords>Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, Rudranil Ghosh, Vande Mataram</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/opposition-accuses-rss-bjp-of-looting-devotees-donations-at-ram-temple-1503610394.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T20:48:41+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Opposition accuses RSS, BJP of looting devotees&#039; donations at Ram Temple</news:title><news:keywords>Congress, Maharashtra</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/after-litchi-uttarakhand-sends-first-fish-export-consignment-targets-europe-and-middle-east-markets-1503610392.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T20:44:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>After litchi, Uttarakhand sends first fish export consignment, targets Europe and Middle East markets</news:title><news:keywords>Animal Husbandry, Litchi, Uttarakhand</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/monthly-payoff-case-ed-expands-probe-against-veenas-third-phase-questioning-soon-1503610390.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T20:40:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Monthly payoff case: ED expands probe against; Veena&#039;s third phase questioning soon</news:title><news:keywords>Enforcement Directorate, Pinarayi Vijayan government</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ram-mandir-donation-theft-exposes-internal-divisions-within-sangh-1503610388.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T20:36:34+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ram Mandir donation theft exposes internal divisions within Sangh</news:title><news:keywords>Ayodhya, Ram Mandir, RSS</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/business/adani-to-invest-rs-20000-crore-to-develop-airport-cities-across-5-states-in-india-1503610386.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T20:31:41+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Adani to invest Rs 20,000 crore to develop airport cities across 5 States in India</news:title><news:keywords>Adani Airport City Limited, entertainment, Hospitality, retail</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/kiren-rijiju-meets-dalai-lama-says-spiritual-leader-has-magical-radiance-to-mend-deepest-of-hurts-with-his-affectionate-blessings-1503610382.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T20:28:37+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kiren Rijiju meets Dalai Lama, says spiritual leader has magical radiance to mend deepest of hurts with his affectionate blessings</news:title><news:keywords>Dalai Lama, Kiren Rijiju</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/agnimitra-paul-visits-cmeri-in-durgapur-announces-plans-to-modernise-waste-management-technologies-1503610374.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T19:58:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Agnimitra Paul visits CMERI in Durgapur, announces plans to modernise waste management  technologies</news:title><news:keywords>Agnimitra Paul, CMERI, Solid waste management, Urban Development Minister, waste management in Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/deeply-painful-ram-lalla-idols-sculptor-shaken-with-temple-theft-1503610377.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T19:54:18+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Deeply painful&#039;: Ram Lalla idol’s sculptor shaken with temple theft</news:title><news:keywords>Arun Yogiraj, Ayodhya Ram Temple, Ram Temple theft, Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/iccs-player-protection-programme-filters-60000-abusive-comments-radha-yadav-welcomes-initiative-1503610373.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T19:48:35+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>ICC&#039;s Player Protection Programme filters 60,000 abusive comments; Radha Yadav welcomes initiative</news:title><news:keywords>International Cricket Council (ICC), Radha Yadav</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/wimbledon-2026-draw-djokovic-sinner-in-same-half-as-serena-williams-returns-1503610357.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T19:34:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Wimbledon 2026 Draw: Djokovic, Sinner in same half as Serena Williams returns</news:title><news:keywords>Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Serena Wiliams, Wimbledon 2026</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/dilpreets-brace-in-vain-as-india-lose-to-england-in-shootout-1503610369.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T19:33:15+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Dilpreet’s brace in vain as India lose to England in shootout</news:title><news:keywords>Dilpreet Singh, England</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/dravid-backs-teen-sensation-sooryavanshi-stresses-need-to-protect-him-1503610367.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T19:29:29+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Dravid backs teen sensation Sooryavanshi, stresses need to protect him</news:title><news:keywords>Rahul Dravid, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/allahabad-hc-takes-tough-stand-against-up-govt-for-not-holding-panchayat-polls-1503610365.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T19:27:33+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Allahabad HC takes tough stand against UP govt for not holding panchayat polls</news:title><news:keywords>Allahabad High Court, UP</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/odisha-unveils-go-east-initiative-expands-industrial-incentives-to-15-backward-districts-1503610362.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T19:25:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Odisha unveils &#039;Go East&#039; initiative, expands industrial incentives to 15 backward districts</news:title><news:keywords>Mohan Charan Majhi, Odisha</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/siachen-zanskar-nubra-to-get-24x7-grid-power-with-3-strategic-projects-nearing-completion-in-ladakh-1503610359.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T19:20:36+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Siachen, Zanskar, Nubra to get 24x7 grid power with 3 strategic projects nearing completion in Ladakh</news:title><news:keywords>Ladakh, Nubra, Siachen, Zanskar</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/business/goldman-sachs-upgrades-indias-growth-outlook-to-6-8-after-us-iran-peace-deal-1503610356.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T19:17:40+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Goldman Sachs upgrades India&#039;s growth outlook to 6.8% after US-Iran peace deal</news:title><news:keywords>Goldman Sachs, US-Iran peace deal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/lg-sinha-cm-omar-abdullah-join-youm-e-ashura-mourners-in-srinagar-serve-refreshments-1503610353.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T19:14:58+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>LG Sinha, CM Omar Abdullah join Youm-e-Ashura mourners in Srinagar, serve refreshments</news:title><news:keywords>Jammu, Manoj Sinha, Omar Abdullah</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/centre-simplifies-procedure-for-import-of-drugs-for-examination-test-or-analysis-under-drugs-rules-1945-1503610326.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T18:33:11+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Centre simplifies procedure for import of drugs for examination, test or analysis under Drugs Rules, 1945</news:title><news:keywords>Family Welfare, Union Ministry of Health</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/hydraulic-cranes-concrete-breakers-bengal-mla-indranil-khan-on-hi-tech-equipments-in-taratala-rescue-operation-1503610309.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T18:31:49+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Hydraulic cranes, concrete breakers: Bengal MLA Indranil Khan on hi-tech equipments in Taratala rescue operation</news:title><news:keywords>Indranil Khan. West Bengal MLA, Taratala, Taratala resuce operation</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/rajasthan-villager-kills-elderly-father-over-land-dispute-1503610321.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T18:26:19+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Rajasthan villager kills elderly father over land dispute</news:title><news:keywords>FIR, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/temple-theft-accused-reveal-their-modus-operandi-sent-to-judicial-custody-1503610317.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T18:20:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Temple theft accused reveal their modus operandi, sent to judicial custody</news:title><news:keywords>Arrested, Ram Temple theft case</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/india-launches-operation-amistad-to-send-emergency-medical-aid-to-earthquake-hit-venezuela-1503610295.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T17:04:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India launches Operation Amistad to send emergency medical aid to earthquake-hit Venezuela</news:title><news:keywords>BHISHM Cubes, India Disaster Management, Indian Air Force C-17, Venezuela earthquake</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/japanese-pm-sanae-takaichi-to-visit-india-next-week-1503610296.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T17:04:46+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi to visit India next week</news:title><news:keywords>India Japan bilateral ties, Japan PM India visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sanae Takaichi India visit</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/us-open-badminton-rounak-chouhan-stuns-world-no-6-chou-tien-chen-to-reach-quarterfinals-1503610289.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T16:44:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>US Open Badminton: Rounak Chouhan stuns world No. 6 Chou Tien Chen to reach quarterfinals</news:title><news:keywords>Badminton Association of India  (BAI), Rounak Chouhan, US Open Badminton</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/fifa-wc-australia-reach-round-of-32-after-goalless-draw-against-paraguay-1503610273.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T16:19:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>FIFA WC: Australia reach Round of 32 after goalless draw against Paraguay</news:title><news:keywords>Australia Football, FIFA World Cup 2026</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/nihang-police-standoff-in-uttarakhand-ends-after-talks-1503610282.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T16:17:48+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Nihang-police standoff in Uttarakhand ends after talks</news:title><news:keywords>Nihang police standoff, Uttarakhand, Uttarakhand Police</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/best-innings-of-bilateral-ties-yet-to-come-piyush-goyal-awarded-in-london-for-elevating-uk-india-relations-1503610272.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T16:16:28+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>‘Best innings of bilateral ties yet to come’: Piyush Goyal awarded in London for elevating UK-India relations</news:title><news:keywords>Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, India UK relationship, UK-India ties</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/govt-projects-educational-institutions-home-repair-work-exempt-from-bengals-mega-building-audit-new-municipalities-brought-under-scanner-1503610269.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T16:10:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Govt projects, educational institutions, home repair work exempt from Bengal&#039;s mega building audit, new municipalities brought under scanner</news:title><news:keywords>building audit, municipal areas, Suvendu Adhikari, Taratala warehouse collapse</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/bengal-govt-to-check-fire-safety-equipment-lightning-arresters-in-buildings-suvendu-adhikari-1503610264.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T15:45:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bengal govt to check fire safety equipment, lightning arresters in buildings: Suvendu Adhikari</news:title><news:keywords>commercial buildings, Fire safety, fire safety equipment, High-Rise Buildings, Suvendu Adhikari</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ketan-agrawal-murder-case-maharashtra-cm-fadnavis-calls-it-shocking-beyond-imagination-meets-family-1503610261.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T15:38:01+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ketan Agrawal murder case: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis calls it ‘shocking, beyond imagination,’ meets family</news:title><news:keywords>Ketan Agarwal murder case, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Siya Goyal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/taratala-rescue-ops-day-3-33-taken-out-of-debris-18-under-treatment-15-dead-1503610253.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T15:15:39+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Taratala rescue ops Day 3: 33 taken out of debris; 18 under treatment, 15 dead</news:title><news:keywords>Taratala dead, Taratala death count, Taratala injured, Taratala warehouse collapse</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/special-punjab-paddy-season-gets-costlier-as-farmers-migrant-labourers-struggle-with-rising-inflation-1503610255.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T15:07:29+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>SPECIAL | Punjab paddy season gets costlier as farmers, migrant labourers struggle with rising inflation</news:title><news:keywords>Agriculture, Barnala, MSP, Paddy Transplantation, Punjab</news:keywords></news:news>

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