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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/business/nixi-celebrates-23rd-foundation-day-by-launching-new-digital-initiatives-1503608019.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-20T16:10:34+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>NIXI celebrates 23rd Foundation Day by launching new digital initiatives</news:title><news:keywords>Digital India, NIXI Foundation Day, WHOIS Screening Platform</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/patients-with-normal-hearts-underwent-cardiac-surgery-inquiry-reveals-major-scam-at-anantnag-hospital-1503607983.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-20T14:23:56+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Patients with normal hearts underwent cardiac surgery: Inquiry reveals major &#039;scam&#039; at Anantnag hospital</news:title><news:keywords>cardiac surgical procedures, hospital scam, Jammu and Kashmir</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/us-considers-releasing-6-billion-in-frozen-iranian-assets-through-qatar-under-new-iran-deal-1503607971.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-20T14:14:10+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>US considers releasing $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets through Qatar under new Iran deal</news:title><news:keywords>Frozen Iranian Assets, Iran sanctions, Qatar, Strait of Hormuz, US–Iran relations</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/siliguri-malda-celebrate-states-first-pashchim-banga-divas-1503607953.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-20T13:43:59+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Siliguri, Malda celebrate state&#039;s first Pashchim Banga Divas</news:title><news:keywords>Malda, Pashchim Banga Divas, Siliguri</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/vivek-aggarwal-elected-vice-president-of-global-anti-money-laundering-watchdog-fatf-mea-calls-it-a-major-win-for-india-1503607912.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-20T09:42:36+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Vivek Aggarwal elected vice president of global anti-money laundering watchdog FATF, MEA calls it a &#039;major win for India&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>FATF, MEA, Money laundering, Terror financing, Vivek Aggarwal</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/two-sisters-allegedly-thrown-into-river-by-family-in-rajasthans-dholpur-honour-killing-angle-probed-1503607906.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-20T09:02:35+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Two sisters allegedly thrown into river by family in Rajasthan&#039;s Dholpur, honour killing angle probed</news:title><news:keywords>Crime news, Dholpur, honour killing, police investigation, Rajasthan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/tej-pratap-yadav-files-fir-over-alleged-death-threat-accuses-akash-yadav-of-murder-conspiracy-1503607904.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-20T08:49:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Tej Pratap Yadav files FIR over alleged death threat, accuses Akash Yadav of murder conspiracy</news:title><news:keywords>Akash Yadav, Bihar Politics, Lalu Prasad Yadav, Patna police, Tej Pratap Yadav</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/haridwar-municipal-corporation-land-scam-criminal-cases-approved-against-officials-dhami-govt-seeks-dismissal-of-former-civic-chief-1503607899.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-20T08:35:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Haridwar Municipal Corporation land scam: Criminal cases approved against officials; Dhami govt seeks dismissal of former civic chief</news:title><news:keywords>Corruption, Haridwar Municipal Corporation, Land Purchase Case, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Uttarakhand</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/features/west-bengal-the-only-hindu-homeland-blended-in-secular-india-1503607898.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-20T07:57:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>West Bengal: The only Hindu Homeland blended in secular India</news:title><news:keywords>Calcutta, Hindu, Muslim, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/us-envoy-steve-witkoff-heads-to-switzerland-as-israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-clears-path-for-iran-nuclear-talks-1503607887.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-20T07:50:43+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>US envoy Steve Witkoff heads to Switzerland as Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire clears path for Iran nuclear talks</news:title><news:keywords>Iran nuclear programme, Lebanon ceasefire, Qatar Mediation, Switzerland Negotiations, uS iran talks</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/the-birth-of-west-bengal-1503607893.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-20T07:50:33+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>The birth of West Bengal</news:title><news:keywords>Shyamaprasad Mookherjee, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/exclusive-interviews/india-could-gain-from-iran-deal-1503607890.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-20T07:44:37+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>‘India could gain from Iran deal’</news:title><news:keywords>Afghanistan, K P Fabian, US-Iran</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/beyond-numbers-1503607886.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-20T07:29:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Beyond numbers</news:title><news:keywords>healthcare systems, Switzerland</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/missing-gesture-1503607884.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-20T07:24:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Missing Gesture</news:title><news:keywords>India, United States, US</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/nationalism-and-secularism-1503607879.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-20T07:14:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Nationalism and Secularism</news:title><news:keywords>Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, India, Jains, Muslims, Nationalism, Parsees, Sikhs</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/donald-trump-says-pm-modi-among-worlds-toughest-leaders-1503607876.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T22:59:01+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Donald Trump says PM Modi among world&#039;s &#039;toughest leaders&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, G7 summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/neither-i-nor-italy-ever-beg-giorgia-meloni-hits-back-at-donald-trump-over-begged-for-photo-claim-1503607872.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T22:40:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Neither I nor Italy ever beg&#039;: Giorgia Meloni hits back at Donald Trump over &#039;begged&#039; for photo claim</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, Giorgia Meloni, Meloni vs Trump</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/dhami-govt-recommends-dopt-action-against-two-ias-officers-1503607870.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T22:24:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Dhami Govt recommends DoPT action against two IAS officers</news:title><news:keywords>IAS officer, Municipal Commissioner, Varun Chaudhary</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/india-eye-clean-sweep-against-afghanistan-in-final-odi-1503607855.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T21:31:44+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India eye clean sweep against Afghanistan in final ODI</news:title><news:keywords>Afghanistan, Chennai, ODI</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/england-pick-five-uncapped-players-for-one-off-womens-test-against-india-1503607851.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T21:27:50+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>England pick five uncapped players for one-off women’s Test against India</news:title><news:keywords>England, T20 World Cup</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/nta-to-conduct-mock-drill-on-june-20-ahead-of-neet-ug-re-exam-1503607845.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T21:24:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>NTA to conduct mock drill on June 20 ahead of NEET-UG re-exam</news:title><news:keywords>National Testing Agency, NEET-UG 2026 re-exam, NTA NEET mock drill</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/deepika-credits-specialised-camps-as-india-reach-nations-cup-semis-1503607846.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T21:24:46+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Deepika credits specialised camps as India reach Nations Cup semis</news:title><news:keywords>FIH Hockey Women&#039;s Nations Cup, India</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/50-athletes-to-be-inducted-into-rajasthan-government-service-1503607841.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T21:21:18+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>50 athletes to be inducted into Rajasthan government service</news:title><news:keywords>Athletes, National Championship, National Para Championship</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/modi-govt-marks-12-years-in-office-points-to-welfare-gains-and-poverty-reduction-1503607837.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T21:14:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Modi govt marks 12 years in office, points to welfare gains and poverty reduction</news:title><news:keywords>Jitendra Singh, Minister of Science and Technology</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/supplements/law/sc-declines-plea-for-cbi-probe-into-allegations-surrounding-vijay-govts-trust-vote-1503607835.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T21:12:49+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>SC declines plea for CBI probe into allegations surrounding Vijay govt’s trust vote</news:title><news:keywords>CBI, Supreme Court, TVK</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/delhi-cm-recommends-transfer-of-39-doctors-to-improve-health-services-1503607833.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T21:09:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Delhi CM recommends transfer of 39 doctors to improve health services</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi government, Rekha Gupta</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/drones-set-to-light-up-kolkata-night-sky-on-june-20-1503607827.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T21:05:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Drones set to light up Kolkata night sky on June 20</news:title><news:keywords>Vande Yogam, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/mcd-committed-to-preventing-vector-borne-diseases-mayor-pravesh-wahi-1503607824.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T21:00:35+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>MCD committed to preventing vector-borne diseases: Mayor Pravesh Wahi</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi, MCD</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/kunal-questions-use-of-party-funds-for-chartered-flights-1503607822.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T20:54:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kunal questions use of party funds for chartered flights</news:title><news:keywords>Kunal Ghosh, TMC, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/preparing-for-suicide-attack-suspected-radical-sent-to-judicial-custody-1503607808.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T20:29:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Preparing for suicide attack, suspected radical sent to judicial custody</news:title><news:keywords>Mohammed Salauddin, Special Task Force, Uttarakhand</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/conventional-warfare-and-its-associated-means-remain-just-as-relevant-today-as-they-were-in-1947-rajnath-singh-1503607804.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T20:26:10+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Conventional warfare and its associated means remain just as relevant today as they were in 1947: Rajnath Singh</news:title><news:keywords>Devendra Fadnavis, India, Rajnath Singh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/preparing-long-term-plan-to-tackle-landslide-risks-in-the-hills-of-north-bengal-suvendu-adhikari-1503607802.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T20:24:56+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Preparing long-term plan to tackle landslide risks in the hills of North Bengal: Suvendu Adhikari</news:title><news:keywords>Bengal rains, Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/truth-about-alleged-theft-in-ram-temple-will-emerge-through-sit-probe-cm-1503607801.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T20:23:33+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Truth about alleged theft in Ram Temple will emerge through SIT probe: CM</news:title><news:keywords>Samajwadi Party, SIT, Yogi Adityanath</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/stung-mayawati-calls-allegation-of-collection-of-money-from-probable-candidates-as-a-conspiracy-1503607798.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T20:20:44+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Stung Mayawati calls allegation of collection of money from probable candidates as a conspiracy</news:title><news:keywords>BSP, Mayawati, Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/vaishnaw-reviews-comprehensive-measures-to-empower-station-masters-1503607796.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T20:17:34+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Vaishnaw reviews comprehensive measures to empower station masters</news:title><news:keywords>Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Station masters</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/kerala-budget-rs-2076-cr-health-package-and-maritime-infra-take-centre-stage-1503607794.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T20:14:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kerala Budget: Rs 2,076-cr health package and maritime infra take centre stage</news:title><news:keywords>Kerela Legislative Assembly, V.D. Satheesan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/sealdah-station-to-get-mobile-food-vans-for-commuter-ease-1503607792.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T20:12:11+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Sealdah station to get mobile food vans for commuter ease</news:title><news:keywords>hygienic meals, Sealdah Metro railway</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/defence-ministry-inks-rs-425-crore-contract-for-12-marine-gas-turbine-generators-for-indian-navy-1503607787.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T20:09:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Defence Ministry inks Rs 425-crore contract for 12 marine gas turbine generators for Indian Navy</news:title><news:keywords>Ministry of Defence</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/jkhands-largest-ever-mega-eye-surgical-camp-concludes-under-operation-drishti-1503607784.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T20:03:11+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>J&#039;khand&#039;s largest-ever mega eye surgical camp concludes under Operation DRISHTI</news:title><news:keywords>Indian Air Force, Indian Army</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/bridge-washed-away-as-heavy-rain-lashes-north-bengal-1-killed-in-alipurduar-1503607781.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T19:59:44+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bridge washed away as heavy rain lashes North Bengal; 1 killed in Alipurduar</news:title><news:keywords>Bengal bridge washes away, Bengal rains, Suvendu Adhikari</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/historic-move-in-punjab-as-women-officers-set-to-lead-defence-services-welfare-department-for-the-first-time-1503607778.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T19:52:40+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Historic move in Punjab as women officers set to lead Defence Services Welfare Department for the first time</news:title><news:keywords>Defence Services Welfare Department, Indian Army, Women in Army</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/special-aircraft-sealed-security-chain-and-free-buses-haryana-unveils-massive-plan-for-neet-ug-re-test-on-june-21-1503607774.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T19:44:35+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Special aircraft, sealed security chain and free buses: Haryana unveils massive plan for NEET-UG re-test on June 21</news:title><news:keywords>Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini, NEET-UG 2026 re-test</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/dont-have-level-playing-field-abhishek-banerjee-submits-20-petitions-seeking-disqualification-of-rebel-tmc-mps-1503607771.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T19:27:49+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Don&#039;t have level-playing field&#039;: Abhishek Banerjee submits 20 petitions seeking disqualification of rebel TMC MPs</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, Mamata Banerjee, Om Birla, rebel TMC MPs</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/centre-over-100-area-officers-to-be-deployed-across-the-country-to-support-vb-g-ram-g-rollout-1503607768.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T19:06:39+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Centre: Over 100 area officers to be deployed across the country to support VB–G RAM G rollout</news:title><news:keywords>Ministry of Rural Development, VB-G RAM G</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/leh-gears-up-for-dalai-lamas-arrival-on-june-28-massive-preparations-underway-1503607766.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T19:02:05+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Leh gears up for Dalai Lama’s arrival on June 28, massive preparations underway</news:title><news:keywords>Dalai Lama, Leh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/books-education/entrepreneurs-book-killing-cancer-offers-insights-on-the-challenges-of-setting-up-and-running-pharma-ventures-1503607763.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T18:59:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Entrepreneurs’ book ‘Killing Cancer’ offers insights on the challenges of setting up and running pharma ventures</news:title><news:keywords>Abhinav Garg, Mehak Aggarwal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/indian-navy-set-to-commission-three-indigenous-naval-platforms-in-kolkata-on-june-21-1503607761.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T18:56:47+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Indian Navy set to commission three indigenous naval platforms in Kolkata on June 21</news:title><news:keywords>Indian Navy, INS Sanshodhak</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/18-lakh-vulnerable-pensioners-left-in-the-lurch-naveen-slams-odisha-govt-for-three-month-delay-in-pension-1503607759.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T18:54:12+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;18 lakh vulnerable pensioners left in the lurch&#039;: Naveen slams Odisha govt for three-month delay in pension</news:title><news:keywords>BJD, BJP</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/congress-responsible-for-india-blocs-decline-says-sudhanshu-trivedi-1503607756.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T18:52:04+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Congress responsible for INDIA Bloc’s decline, Says Sudhanshu Trivedi</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, INDIA bloc, Sudhanshu Trivedi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/delhi-cm-rekha-gupta-unveils-winter-pollution-action-plan-1503607751.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T18:50:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Delhi: CM Rekha Gupta unveils winter pollution action plan</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi Air pollution, Delhi BJP, Rekha Gupta</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/upsc-expands-administrative-infrastructure-with-inauguration-of-new-office-at-talkatora-annexe-building-1503607752.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T18:48:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>UPSC expands administrative infrastructure with inauguration of new office at Talkatora Annexe Building</news:title><news:keywords>Annexe Building, UPSC</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/jk-chief-secretary-pushes-for-timely-completion-of-disaster-recovery-works-1503607747.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T18:36:44+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>J&amp;K Chief Secretary pushes for timely completion of disaster recovery works</news:title><news:keywords>Jammu and Kashmir government, PDNA</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/odisha-may-lose-horseshoe-crab-population-within-a-decade-warns-former-csir-scientist-1503607742.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T18:33:53+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Odisha may lose horseshoe crab population within a decade, warns former CSIR scientist</news:title><news:keywords>CSIR, Odisha</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/delhi-lg-inaugurates-first-ever-all-women-police-station-calls-it-symbol-of-confidence-and-trust-1503607739.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T18:31:36+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Delhi LG inaugurates first-ever all-women police station, calls it symbol of confidence and trust</news:title><news:keywords>New Delhi, Taranjit Singh Sandhu</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/prez-confident-india-would-eradicate-sickle-cell-disease-before-targeted-deadline-1503607737.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T18:28:58+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Prez confident India would eradicate sickle cell disease before targeted deadline</news:title><news:keywords>Droupadi Murmu, India, Sickle cell disease</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cpim-welcomes-us-iran-mou-urges-centre-to-cut-fuel-prices-and-ensure-fertiliser-supply-1503607735.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T18:27:04+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CPI(M) welcomes US-Iran MoU, urges Centre to cut fuel prices and ensure fertiliser supply</news:title><news:keywords>CPI(M), Iran, West Asia</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/nhai-launches-rajasthans-first-multi-lane-free-flow-tolling-system-at-daulatpura-toll-plaza-1503607733.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T18:21:06+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>NHAI launches Rajasthan&#039;s first Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling System at Daulatpura Toll Plaza</news:title><news:keywords>MLFF, NHAI, Toll Collection system</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/rajya-sabha-setback-exposes-cracks-within-jharkhands-ruling-alliance-1503607731.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T18:18:29+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Rajya Sabha setback exposes cracks within Jharkhand&#039;s ruling alliance</news:title><news:keywords>Congress, Jharkhand, Rajya Sabha election</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/experts-urge-cji-to-reconstitute-aravalli-panel-seek-greater-independence-and-expertise-1503607729.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T18:16:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Experts urge CJI to reconstitute Aravalli panel, seek greater independence and expertise</news:title><news:keywords>CJI, Environmentalists, Scientists</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/gehlot-seeks-compensation-for-post-caesarean-deaths-demands-strict-action-against-guilty-doctors-1503607726.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T18:14:56+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Gehlot seeks compensation for post-caesarean deaths, demands strict action against guilty doctors</news:title><news:keywords>Ashok Gehlot, Kota, Rajasthan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/india-bangladesh-storm-in-a-tea-cup-1503607722.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T17:58:39+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India-Bangladesh: Storm in a tea cup</news:title><news:keywords>Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, India Bangladesh bilateral ties</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/international-yoga-day-2026-baba-ramdev-acharya-balkrishna-to-lead-celebrations-from-andhra-pradesh-1503607719.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T17:34:20+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>International Yoga Day 2026: Baba Ramdev, Acharya Balkrishna to lead celebrations from Andhra Pradesh</news:title><news:keywords>Acharya Balkrishna, Baba Ramdev, International Yoga Day 2026</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/from-kalamkari-to-kashmiri-silk-pm-modis-cultural-diplomacy-through-gifts-puts-indias-heritage-in-global-spotlight-1503607713.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T17:26:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>From Kalamkari to Kashmiri silk: PM Modi’s cultural diplomacy through gifts puts India’s heritage in global spotlight</news:title><news:keywords>PM Modi France visit, PM Modi gifts, PM Modi Slovakia visit</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/online-gaming-losses-allegedly-push-rohtak-student-into-illegal-arms-transportation-racket-1503607714.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T17:03:32+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Online gaming losses allegedly push Rohtak student into illegal arms transportation racket</news:title><news:keywords>Crime news, Haryana Police, illegal arms network</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ai-171-crash-probe-federation-of-indian-pilots-claims-electric-failure-air-india-boeing-accident-1503607709.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T16:36:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>AI 171 crash probe: Pilots’ body FIP claims electric failure led to Boeing accident, questions pilot suicide theory</news:title><news:keywords>AI 171 Plane Crash report, Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP)</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cbi-gets-three-day-custody-of-haryana-ias-in-panchkula-fund-scam-probe-1503607706.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T16:25:36+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CBI gets three-day custody of Haryana IAS in Panchkula fund scam probe</news:title><news:keywords>Haryana, IAS officer Ram Kumar Singh, Panchkula fund scam</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/cocktail-2-review-a-sobering-enterprise-1503607703.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T16:21:41+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>COCKTAIL 2 REVIEW: A sobering enterprise</news:title><news:keywords></news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/haryana-expands-ndps-courts-network-with-13-new-fast-track-courts-1503607702.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T16:17:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Haryana expands NDPS courts network with 13 new fast-track courts</news:title><news:keywords>Haryana, Haryana Police, NDPS courts in Haryana</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/indian-navy-acts-on-piracy-alert-ins-trikand-responds-to-distress-call-from-mv-fareeda-5-in-western-indian-ocean-1503607693.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T16:07:46+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Indian Navy acts on piracy alert: INS Trikand responds to distress call from MV Fareeda 5 in Indian Ocean</news:title><news:keywords>Distress calls, Indian Navy, INS Trikand</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/iran-set-to-file-fifa-complaint-over-us-travel-restrictions-at-world-cup-1503607690.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T16:01:31+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Iran set to file complaint with FIFA over US travel restrictions at World Cup 2026</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, Iran Football</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/two-khalistan-zindabad-force-operatives-deported-from-malaysia-held-at-delhi-airport-1503607692.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T16:00:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Two Khalistan Zindabad Force operatives deported from Malaysia, held at Delhi Airport</news:title><news:keywords>Khalistan Zindabad Force, KZF operatives deported, Punjab Police</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/after-paying-obeisance-at-historic-sikh-shrines-517-pilgrims-return-from-pakistan-1503607685.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T15:44:25+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>After paying obeisance at historic Sikh shrines, 517 pilgrims return from Pakistan</news:title><news:keywords>gurdwaras in Pakistan, India-Pakistan border, Sikh pilgrims</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/taxi-drivers-bathinda-stop-turns-life-changing-as-himachal-man-wins-%e2%82%b93-crore-lottery-1503607682.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T15:34:38+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Taxi driver&#039;s Bathinda stop turns life-changing as Himachal man wins ₹3 crore lottery</news:title><news:keywords>Kalyan Chand, Kalyan Chand lottery, Punjab, Punjab lottery</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/china-pakistan-border-issues-take-centre-stage-as-external-affairs-parliamentary-panel-plans-jammu-ladakh-visit-1503607670.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T15:17:43+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>China, Pakistan border issues take centre stage as External Affairs parliamentary panel plans Jammu-Ladakh visit</news:title><news:keywords>Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Parliamentary Standing Committee</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/major-fire-at-bathinda-liquor-factory-triggers-emergency-response-no-casualties-reported-1503607676.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T15:13:10+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Major fire at Bathinda liquor factory triggers emergency response, no casualties reported</news:title><news:keywords>Bathinda, ethanol, factory fire, Fire Department, Punjab</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/fih-pro-league-india-fall-2-1-to-germany-despite-jugraj-singhs-landmark-100th-cap-goal-1503607666.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T15:05:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>FIH Pro League: India fall 2-1 to Germany despite Jugraj Singh’s landmark 100th-cap goal</news:title><news:keywords>FIH Pro Hockey League, Hockey India (HI)</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/salman-khan-kala-hiran-delhi-high-court-plea-july-1-1503607667.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T15:02:40+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>No interim relief for Salman Khan against &#039;Kala Hiran&#039;, next Delhi HC hearing on July 1</news:title><news:keywords>Kala Hiran, Salman Khan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/shiv-sena-60-years-5-splits-story-of-a-party-shaped-by-break-ups-survival-1503607660.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T15:00:56+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Shiv Sena - 60 years, 5 splits, story of a party shaped by break ups, survival</news:title><news:keywords>Eknath Shinde, Maharashtra Politics, Shiv Sena, Shiv Sena (UBT), Uddhav Thackeray</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/southern_cinema/allu-arjun-court-summons-sandhya-theatre-stampede-pushpa-2-premiere-1503607664.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T14:55:25+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Hyderabad Court summons Allu Arjun in &#039;Pushpa 2&#039; premiere stampede that killed a woman, hospitalised her son</news:title><news:keywords>Allu Arjun, Pushpa 2</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/kala-hiran-director-salman-khan-not-god-bracelet-not-patented-delhi-high-court-1503607662.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T14:42:14+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Salman Khan is not God and the bracelet is not patented&#039;: Kala Hiran director responds to personality rights case</news:title><news:keywords>Kala Hiran, Salman Khan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/hollywood/jason-momoa-vidyut-jammwal-beautiful-man-bollywood-street-fighter-1503607658.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T14:21:43+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Jason Momoa says Vidyut Jammwal is one of the most beautiful men he has ever seen, asks him to get a Bollywood role</news:title><news:keywords>Jason Momoa, Vidyut Jammwal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/massive-arms-haul-in-amritsar-bsf-recovers-ak-47-25-pistols-bulletproof-jacket-one-held-1503607651.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T14:15:36+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Massive arms haul in Amritsar: BSF recovers AK-47, 25 pistols, bulletproof jacket; one held</news:title><news:keywords>Amritsar, Arms Recovery, Border security, BSF, Punjab</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/raza-murad-kishore-kumar-door-waadiyon-mein-kahin-kashmir-shoot-1503607652.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T14:10:10+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Raza Murad reveals what it was really like to spend 22 days with Kishore Kumar in Kashmir</news:title><news:keywords>Kishore Kumar, Old Bollywood, Raza Murad</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/new-york-holiday-turns-tragic-as-pathankot-teen-dies-after-horse-drawn-carriage-overturns-at-central-park-1503607647.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T13:55:01+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>New York holiday turns tragic as Pathankot teen dies after horse-drawn carriage overturns at Central Park</news:title><news:keywords>Central Park, New York, Pathankot, Romanch Mahajan, United States</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/ukraines-biggest-drone-attack-on-moscow-triggers-refinery-fire-residents-report-black-rain-1503607642.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T13:46:31+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ukraine’s biggest drone attack on Moscow triggers refinery fire, residents report ‘black rain’</news:title><news:keywords>Moscow Drone Attack, Russia Air Defence, Russia-Ukraine war, Ukraine Drones, Volodymyr Zelensky</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ranchi-rss-office-petrol-bomb-attack-accused-radicalised-in-dubai-linked-to-isi-funded-tth-say-police-1503607638.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T13:20:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ranchi RSS office petrol bomb attack: Accused radicalised in Dubai, linked to ISI-funded TTH, say police</news:title><news:keywords>Jharkhand ATS, Ranchi Police, Ranchi RSS Office Attack, Tehreek-e-Taliban Hindustan, Terror Investigation</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/niki-prasad-minnu-mani-added-as-bcci-revises-india-a-womens-squads-for-england-1503607623.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T13:16:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Niki Prasad, Minnu Mani added as BCCI revises India A Women’s squads for England</news:title><news:keywords>India women A, Minnu Mani, Nikki Prasad</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/fir-against-tej-pratap-yadav-on-complaint-by-anushka-yadavs-brother-patna-police-begin-probe-1503607634.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T13:06:34+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>FIR against Tej Pratap Yadav on complaint by Anushka Yadav&#039;s brother; Patna Police begin probe</news:title><news:keywords>Anushka Yadav, Bihar Politics, FIR, Patna police, Tej Pratap Yadav</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/kerala-unveils-rs-50-crore-gen-z-startup-fund-malayalam-ai-mission-as-cm-satheesan-pitches-new-age-kerala-1503607617.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T12:51:59+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kerala unveils Rs 50 crore Gen-Z startup fund, Malayalam AI mission as CM Satheesan pitches &#039;New Age Kerala&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>Gen-Z Startups, Kerala budget, Kerala economy, Malayalam AI Initiative, VD Satheesan</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/upasana-singh-maine-pyar-kiya-first-choice-bhagyashree-salman-khan-1503607604.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T11:26:46+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Upasana Singh reveals why she lost &#039;Maine Pyar Kiya&#039; to Bhagyashree after being selected: &#039;I was taller than Salman Khan&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>Maine Pyar Kiya, Salman Khan, Upasana Singh</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/explained-why-was-manika-batra-left-out-of-indias-asian-games-squad-star-paddler-seeks-answers-1503607572.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T10:57:43+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Explained: Why was Manika Batra left out of India&#039;s Asian Games squad? Star Paddler seeks answers</news:title><news:keywords>Asian Games 2026, Indian table tennis, International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), Manika Batra</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/tamil-nadu-assembly-opposes-karnatakas-mekedatu-dam-plan-urges-centre-to-deny-approvals-1503607581.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T10:57:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Tamil Nadu Assembly opposes Karnataka’s Mekedatu dam plan, urges Centre to deny approvals</news:title><news:keywords>C. Joseph Vijay, Cauvery water dispute, Karnataka, mekedatu dam, Tamil Nadu</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/features/threads-of-survival-at-daksha-2026-craft-becomes-a-strategy-for-continuance-1503607587.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T10:55:48+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Threads of Survival: At Daksha 2026, Craft Becomes a Strategy for Continuance</news:title><news:keywords>Jharkhand, Odisha, static exhibition</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/features/supreme-efforts-at-lifting-the-garbage-1503607579.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T10:52:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Supreme Efforts at Lifting the Garbage</news:title><news:keywords>Supreme Court, waste management</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/southern_cinema/i-nobody-trailer-prithviraj-sukumaran-malayalam-heist-thriller-releases-july-9-2026-1503607574.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T10:42:33+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;I, Nobody&#039; trailer: Prithviraj&#039;s Rajeevan leads a simple life until he witnesses something he was never meant to see</news:title><news:keywords>I Nobody, Prithviraj Sukumaran</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/bengal-coal-smuggling-case-ed-arrests-police-officer-manoranjan-mondal-1503607556.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T10:38:05+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bengal coal smuggling case: ED arrests police officer Manoranjan Mondal after marathon questioning</news:title><news:keywords>Bengal coal smuggling case, Bengal police, ED raids, Manoranjan Mondal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/animated-films-to-watch-before-toy-story-5-1503607563.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T10:33:40+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>5 underrated animated films worth watching before &#039;Toy Story 5&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>toy story 5</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/fifa-wc-2026-jonathan-david-hat-trick-powers-canada-to-6-0-rout-of-nine-man-qatar-1503607562.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T10:32:25+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>FIFA WC 2026: Jonathan David hat-trick powers Canada to 6-0 rout of nine-man Qatar</news:title><news:keywords>canada vs qatar, FIFA World Cup 2026</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/tulsi-gabbard-releases-declassified-covid-19-files-alleging-fauci-shaped-virus-origin-assessments-misled-us-congress-1503607558.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T10:32:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Did top US scientist fund Wuhan lab research tied to COVID-19&#039;s origins? Tulsi Gabbard&#039;s final bombshell</news:title><news:keywords>Anthony Fauci, COVID-19 Origins, Donald Trump, ODNI, Tulsi Gabbard</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/shiv-sena-denies-reports-of-six-ubt-mps-joining-shinde-camp-ahead-of-foundation-day-events-1503607537.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T10:11:37+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Shiv Sena denies reports of six UBT MPs joining Shinde camp ahead of foundation day events</news:title><news:keywords>Eknath Shinde, Maharashtra Politics, Operation Tiger, Shiv Sena, Uddhav Thackeray</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/india-key-player-in-global-energy-transition-wef-eti-report-readiness-gains-1503607548.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T10:07:29+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;India records one of the greatest improvements in readiness&#039;: WEF calls it a key player in global energy transition</news:title><news:keywords>Clean energy transition India, Energy Transition Index (ETI), World Economic Forum</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/harshit-rana-added-to-india-squad-for-final-odi-against-afghanistan-after-injury-layoff-1503607552.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T10:02:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Harshit Rana added to India squad for final ODI against Afghanistan after injury layoff</news:title><news:keywords>Harshit Rana, India vs Afghanistan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/fifa-wc-2026-co-hosts-mexico-beat-south-korea-1-0-to-become-first-team-in-round-of-32-1503607543.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T09:43:23+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>FIFA WC 2026: Co-hosts Mexico beat South Korea 1-0 to become first team in Round of 32</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, mexico vs south korea</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/carlos-mencia-arrested-tax-evasion-8-7-million-unreported-income-1503607546.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T09:37:53+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>US comedian Carlos Mencia arrested for hiding $8.7 million from tax authorities; he ignored 78 notices</news:title><news:keywords>carlos mencia</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/doraemon-movie-india-theatrical-release-new-nobita-castle-undersea-devil-hindi-tamil-telugu-1503607539.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T09:29:31+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India&#039;s wait is over: Doraemon is coming to theatres nationwide in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu</news:title><news:keywords>doraemon</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/lets-tread-slowly-with-biofuel-ambitions-1503607532.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T09:27:19+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Let’s tread slowly with biofuel ambitions</news:title><news:keywords>E85, Indian fuel policy</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/womens-t20-wc-shreyanka-patil-suffers-injury-blow-prema-rawat-joins-india-squad-1503607525.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T09:23:54+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Women&#039;s T20 WC: Shreyanka Patil suffers injury blow, Prema Rawat joins India squad</news:title><news:keywords>ICC Women&#039;s T20 World Cup 2026, Prema Rawat, Shreyanka Patil</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/jd-vance-delays-switzerland-trip-as-lebanon-strikes-and-iranian-threats-test-us-iran-peace-deal-1503607528.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T09:22:04+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>JD Vance delays Switzerland trip as Lebanon strikes and Iranian threats test US-Iran peace deal</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, Iran nuclear programme, JD Vance, Strait of Hormuz, uS iran talks</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/the-reclamation-of-bengal-1503607524.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T09:09:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>The reclamation of Bengal</news:title><news:keywords>Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, TMC</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/not-me-in-viral-video-punjab-cm-bhagwant-mann-cites-forensic-review-of-1191-frames-alleges-conspiracy-1503607507.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T09:03:59+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Not me in viral video&#039;: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann cites forensic review of 1,191 frames, alleges conspiracy</news:title><news:keywords>Aam Aadmi Party, Akal Takht, Bhagwant Mann, Punjab Politics, Viral Video Controversy</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/credibility-crisis-1503607522.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T08:45:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Credibility Crisis</news:title><news:keywords>CBI, India, NEET-UG re-examination</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/frankenstein-state-india-says-pakistan-cant-seek-indus-waters-treaty-treaty-benefits-while-backing-terror-1503607513.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T08:41:15+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Frankenstein state&#039;: India says Pakistan can&#039;t seek Indus Waters Treaty treaty benefits while backing terror</news:title><news:keywords>India-Pakistan relations, Indus Waters Treaty, Jammu and Kashmir, Terrorism, UNHRC</news:keywords></news:news>

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