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</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>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/inside-bihars-rs-10000-crore-rail-makeover-new-trains-mega-station-upgrades-and-global-locomotive-push-1503607628.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T12:45:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Inside Bihar’s Rs 10,000 crore rail makeover: New trains, mega station upgrades and global locomotive push</news:title><news:keywords>Chhapra-Delhi Express, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Railway Ministry India</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/tmc-councillors-torture-complaint-leads-to-fir-against-ex-diamond-harbour-cop-linked-to-abhishek-banerjee-1503607618.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T12:31:02+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>TMC councillor&#039;s torture complaint leads to FIR against ex-Diamond Harbour cop linked to Abhishek Banerjee</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, Diamond Harbour, Mitun Kumar Dey, Trinamool Congress, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/south-africa-fight-back-to-hold-czechia-1-1-in-fifa-world-cup-clash-1503607620.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T11:56:32+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>South Africa fight back to hold Czechia 1-1 in FIFA World Cup Clash</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/fifa-wc-2026-switzerland-create-history-with-four-late-goals-in-4-1-win-over-bosnia-and-herzegovina-1503607597.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T11:48:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>FIFA WC 2026: Switzerland create history with four late goals in 4-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/irans-supreme-leader-backs-us-iran-peace-mou-says-trump-used-all-kinds-of-leverage-to-secure-deal-1503607607.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T11:45:31+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Mojtaba Khamenei backs US-Iran peace MoU, says Trump used &#039;all kinds of leverage&#039; to secure deal</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, Iran-US Peace Deal, JD Vance, Masoud Pezeshkian, Mojtaba Khamenei</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/suhasini-mulay-married-at-60-husband-atul-gurtu-1503607609.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T11:44:35+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Suhasini Mulay reveals getting married at 60 was not impulsive; she asked herself every hard question before saying yes</news:title><news:keywords>suhasini mulay</news:keywords></news:news>

</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/india/delhi-hc-upholds-centres-telegram-ban-for-neet-re-exam-says-emergency-action-was-justified-1503607573.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T11:11:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Delhi HC upholds Centre’s Telegram ban for NEET re-exam, says emergency action was justified</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi High Court, NEET UG 2026, NTA, Section 69A IT Act, Telegram ban</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/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>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/rajkumar-hirani-3-idiots-sequel-mid-life-crisis-big-message-1503607533.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T09:21:23+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Rancho is married with kids now. Rajkumar Hirani explains what the &#039;3 Idiots&#039; sequel is really about</news:title><news:keywords>3 Idiots, Raj Kumar Hirani</news:keywords></news:news>

</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>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/dancing-girl-1503607516.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T08:41:01+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Dancing girl</news:title><news:keywords>Dancing Girl, Indus Valley Civilisation</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/securing-our-borders-ii-1503607503.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T08:24:56+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Securing our Borders ~ II</news:title><news:keywords>Arunachal Pradesh, ICBR, Ladakh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/from-upi-to-university-campuses-pm-modi-outlines-roadmap-for-closer-india-france-partnership-1503607510.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T08:16:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>From UPI to university campuses: PM Modi outlines roadmap for closer India-France partnership</news:title><news:keywords>France India Partnership, India-France relations, Indian Diaspora Paris, Narendra Modi, UPI France</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/hormuz-reopens-under-us-iran-deal-but-tehran-warns-of-crushing-response-over-any-breach-1503607508.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T08:02:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Hormuz reopens under US-Iran deal, but Tehran warns of &#039;crushing response&#039; over any breach</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, Iran nuclear programme, Strait of Hormuz, US Iran deal, West Asia</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/iaf-officers-wifes-forced-conversion-case-in-nagpur-cleric-arrested-from-madhya-pradesh-absconding-accused-surrenders-1503607238.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T07:54:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>IAF officer&#039;s wife&#039;s &#039;forced conversion&#039; case in Nagpur: Cleric arrested from Madhya Pradesh, absconding accused surrenders</news:title><news:keywords>Air Force, Forced Religious Conversion, Maharashtra crime, Nagpur Police, Sexual assault case</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/in-paris-pm-modi-hails-indian-diasporas-role-in-shaping-indias-global-footprint-1503607499.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T23:28:35+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>In Paris, PM Modi hails Indian diaspora&#039;s role in shaping India&#039;s global footprint</news:title><news:keywords>Narendra Modi Paris visit, PM Modi addresses Indian diaspora in Paris, PM Modi France visit 2026, PM Modi Indian community Paris, PM Modi Paris speech</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ashok-choudhary-hits-back-at-rjd-chief-says-lalu-yadav-has-become-mentally-unstable-1503607493.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T22:34:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ashok Choudhary hits back at RJD chief, says Lalu Yadav has become mentally unstable</news:title><news:keywords>Ashok Choudhary, U</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/education-system-reduced-to-extortion-machine-rahul-gandhi-calls-for-reforms-2-1503607489.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T22:29:43+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Education system reduced to extortion machine&#039; Rahul Gandhi calls for reforms</news:title><news:keywords>JEE, NEET, Rahul Gandhi, SSC, UPSC</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/uddhav-sena-mps-who-failed-to-turn-up-at-meeting-sent-to-rajasthan-says-raut-1503607487.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T22:24:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Uddhav Sena MPs, who failed to turn up at meeting,  sent to Rajasthan, says Raut</news:title><news:keywords>Eknath Shinde, Rajya Sabha, Shiv Sena</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pm-shri-even-if-an-agreement-is-signed-govt-can-withdraw-from-it-says-pinarayi-vijayan-kerala-lop-1503607483.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T22:00:01+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM SHRI: Even if an agreement is signed, govt can withdraw from it, says Pinarayi Vijayan, Kerala LoP</news:title><news:keywords>Kerala assembly, Pinarayi Vijayan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/business/nse-files-papers-for-rs-30000-crore-ipo-1503607481.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T21:57:36+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>NSE files papers for Rs 30,000-crore IPO</news:title><news:keywords>NSE, Sebi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/delhi-assembly-announces-house-committees-for-2026-27-speaker-emphasizes-stronger-legislative-deliberation-1503607479.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T21:55:11+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Delhi Assembly announces house committees for 2026-27, Speaker emphasizes stronger legislative deliberation</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/nadda-directs-states-to-boost-response-measures-against-dengue-malaria-1503607476.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T21:52:23+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Nadda directs states to boost response measures against dengue, malaria</news:title><news:keywords>Jagat Prakash Nadda, South west monsoon</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/okcl-japans-nitkal-partner-to-enhance-japanese-language-skills-global-employability-1503607473.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T21:49:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>OKCL, Japan&#039;s NITKAL partner to enhance Japanese language skills, global employability</news:title><news:keywords>NITKAL, OKCL</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/odisha-cattle-trafficking-racket-busted-in-gajapati-two-held-1503607471.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T21:45:38+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Odisha: Cattle trafficking racket busted in Gajapati, two held</news:title><news:keywords>cattle trafficking, Odisha, Vehicle</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/odisha-draws-up-action-plan-against-drowning-after-9000-meet-watery-grave-in-five-years-1503607468.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T21:40:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Odisha draws up action plan against drowning after 9,000 meet watery grave in five years</news:title><news:keywords>lifeguards, Odisha</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cm-satheesan-to-present-revised-kerala-budget-on-friday-amid-severe-fiscal-crunch-1503607459.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T21:36:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CM Satheesan to present revised Kerala budget on Friday amid severe fiscal crunch</news:title><news:keywords>Kerala Budget for 2026–27, V.D. Satheesan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/over-3639-indian-seafarers-safely-repatriated-from-across-gulf-region-govt-1503607461.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T21:36:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Over 3,639 Indian seafarers safely repatriated from across Gulf region: Govt</news:title><news:keywords>Ministry of Shipping, Persian Gulf</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/uttarakhand-to-be-declared-fully-literate-state-govt-to-bear-partial-insurance-cost-of-mules-on-kedarnath-other-pilgrimage-tracks-1503607463.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T21:35:53+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Uttarakhand to be declared fully literate state, govt to bear partial insurance cost of mules on Kedarnath, other pilgrimage tracks</news:title><news:keywords>Pushkar Singh Dhami Government, Uttarakhand</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/rg-kar-incident-tmcs-panihati-ex-mla-questioned-1503607466.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T21:35:44+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>RG Kar incident: TMC’s Panihati ex-MLA questioned</news:title><news:keywords>CBI, Nirmal Ghosh, TMC</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/air-force-personnel-arrested-with-3-kg-of-opium-in-barnala-a-major-drug-probe-is-underway-1503607455.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T20:59:39+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Air Force personnel arrested with 3 kg of opium in Barnala, a major drug probe is underway</news:title><news:keywords>Indian Air Force, Punjab Police</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/bjp-backed-parimal-nathwani-pulls-off-surprise-win-as-cross-voting-rocks-jharkhand-rs-polls-1503607410.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T20:52:19+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>BJP-backed Parimal Nathwani pulls off surprise win as cross-voting rocks Jharkhand RS polls</news:title><news:keywords>Congress, Cross-voting, Jharkhand Rajya Sabha votes, Parimal Nathwani</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/tmc-legislature-party-splits-in-assembly-rival-factions-occupy-separate-opposition-benches-1503607436.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T20:21:06+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>TMC legislature party splits in assembly, rival factions occupy separate opposition benches</news:title><news:keywords>Ritabrata Banerjee, speaker, West Bengal Assembly</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/teachers-body-hits-streets-seeks-review-of-sc-order-1503607449.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T20:10:50+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Teachers’ body hits streets, seeks review of SC order</news:title><news:keywords>RSS, Supreme Court</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/mp-cm-claims-primary-school-dropout-rate-has-dropped-to-zero-1503607445.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T20:08:10+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>MP CM claims primary school dropout rate has dropped to zero</news:title><news:keywords>Dr Mohan Yadav, Madhya Pradesh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cbi-arrests-haryana-ias-officer-in-rs-79-crore-panchkula-bank-fraud-case-1503607430.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T20:05:39+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CBI arrests Haryana IAS officer in Rs 79 crore Panchkula bank fraud case</news:title><news:keywords>Harayana IAS arrest, Haryana bank fraud, Panchkula bank fraud</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/business/tata-motors-joins-union-govts-scheme-to-provide-discounts-for-replacement-of-old-trucks-buses-in-delhi-ncr-1503607433.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T20:05:38+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>TATA Motors joins Union govt&#039;s scheme to provide discounts for replacement of old trucks, buses in Delhi-NCR</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi NCR, Tata moters</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pm-modi-showcases-indias-tech-transformation-at-vivatech-2026-calls-for-inclusive-innovation-and-global-partnerships-1503607434.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T20:02:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Modi showcases India’s tech transformation at VivaTech 2026, calls for inclusive innovation and global partnerships</news:title><news:keywords>AI, Inovation, PM Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/indian-army-contingent-set-to-be-part-of-joint-military-exercise-khan-quest-1503607435.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T20:00:33+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Indian Army contingent set to be part of joint military exercise Khan Quest</news:title><news:keywords>Indian Army, Khaan Quest</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pm-modi-to-release-23rd-instalment-of-pm-kisan-funds-from-taraksehwar-in-west-bengal-on-saturday-1503607425.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T19:56:49+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Modi to release 23rd instalment of PM-KISAN funds from Taraksehwar in West Bengal on Saturday</news:title><news:keywords>Fisheries, PM Modi, rural development, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/kolkata-civic-body-uploads-airbrushed-ai-pic-of-waterboby-amid-mega-cleanliness-drive-faces-flak-online-1503607412.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T19:55:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kolkata civic body uploads airbrushed AI pic of waterbody amid mega cleanliness drive, faces flak online</news:title><news:keywords>AI software, Kolkata civic body, Tangra</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/indian-coast-guard-bolsters-operational-effectiveness-with-induction-of-indigenous-air-cushion-vehicle-1503607421.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T19:54:33+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Indian Coast Guard bolsters operational effectiveness with induction of indigenous Air Cushion Vehicle</news:title><news:keywords>Air Cushion Vehicles, ICG</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/ashish-sood-approves-policy-to-recognize-guest-teachers-census-duty-as-regular-working-days-1503607423.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T19:54:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ashish Sood approves policy to recognize guest teachers&#039; Census duty as regular working days</news:title><news:keywords>Ashish Sood, Education, New Delhi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pm-modi-courts-french-business-leaders-showcases-india-as-hub-for-rail-ai-logistics-and-sustainable-growth-1503607416.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T19:36:53+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Modi courts French business leaders, showcases India as hub for rail, AI, logistics and sustainable growth</news:title><news:keywords>AI, Paris, PM Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/historic-qadian-beas-railway-line-project-in-punjab-revived-after-nearly-100-years-ravneet-singh-bittu-1503607414.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T19:31:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Historic Qadian-Beas Railway Line Project in Punjab revived after nearly 100 years: Ravneet Singh Bittu</news:title><news:keywords>New Railway Line Project</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/tmc-delegation-meets-suvendu-seeks-humane-approach-to-hawker-evictions-1503607380.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T19:27:56+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>TMC delegation meets Suvendu, seeks humane approach to hawker evictions</news:title><news:keywords>Kunal Ghosh, Shobhandeb Chattopadhyay, Suvendu Adhikari</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/hes-not-a-minister-hes-a-rumour-minister-akhilesh-hits-back-at-rajbhar-for-predicting-an-sp-split-1503607407.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T19:18:46+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;He&#039;s not a minister, he&#039;s a rumour minister&#039;: Akhilesh hits back at Rajbhar for predicting an SP split</news:title><news:keywords>Akhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi Party</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/organ-trafficking-case-ed-conducts-raids-at-kerala-hospitals-intermediaries-homes-1503607405.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T19:16:34+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Organ trafficking case: ED conducts raids at Kerala hospitals, intermediaries&#039; homes</news:title><news:keywords>Enforcement Directorate, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/up-cm-discusses-4204-development-projects-worth-rs-41000-crore-with-public-representatives-from-lucknow-division-1503607403.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T19:14:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>UP CM discusses 4,204 development projects worth Rs 41,000 crore with public representatives from Lucknow division</news:title><news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/jayant-chaudhary-to-hold-meeting-with-meerut-and-saharanpur-leaders-today-ahead-of-up-assembly-elections-1503607401.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T19:12:04+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Jayant Chaudhary to hold meeting with Meerut and Saharanpur leaders today ahead of UP Assembly elections</news:title><news:keywords>Rashtriya Lok Dal, Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/expert-panel-report-to-guide-cabinet-decision-on-singur-land-tapas-roy-1503607397.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T19:09:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Expert panel report to guide cabinet decision on Singur land: Tapas Roy</news:title><news:keywords>Tapas Roy, West Bengal Government</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/nitin-nabin-to-begin-three-day-punjab-tour-on-june-20-focus-on-outreach-party-expansion-1503607394.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T19:09:19+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Nitin Nabin to begin three-day Punjab tour on June 20; focus on outreach, party expansion</news:title><news:keywords>2027 Punjab polls, BJP President Punjab visit, Nitin Nabin</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/asi-home-guard-held-in-rs-1-lakh-bribery-case-1503607393.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T19:05:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>ASI, Home Guard held in Rs 1 lakh bribery case</news:title><news:keywords>ASI, Mancheswar Police Station, UPD</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/business/70-of-crude-import-coming-from-outside-strait-of-hormuz-petroleum-ministry-1503607387.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T19:03:02+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>70% of crude import coming from outside Strait of Hormuz: Petroleum Ministry</news:title><news:keywords>Government of India, LPG</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/telegram-ban-how-can-rights-of-150-million-users-be-curtailed-for-neet-re-exam-delhi-hc-asks-centre-1503607382.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:59:30+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Telegram Ban: &#039;How can rights of 150 million users be curtailed for NEET re-exam,&#039; Delhi HC asks Centre</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi High Court, NEET Paper leak, NEET re-exam, Telegram ban, Telegram new Dark web, Telegram privacy features</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/degrees-in-uniform-sikh-regiments-landmark-gndu-pact-opens-new-future-for-agniveers-1503607381.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:56:20+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Degrees in uniform: Sikh Regiment’s landmark GNDU pact opens new future for Agniveers</news:title><news:keywords>AGNIPATH scheme, Army Sikh Regiment, Indian Army</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/ishan-cherishes-odi-return-aims-to-help-india-win-consistently-1503607377.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:47:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ishan cherishes ODI return, aims to help India win consistently</news:title><news:keywords>Ishan Kishan, ODI</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/former-bengal-minister-udayan-guha-comes-under-egg-attack-sent-to-seven-days-police-custody-1503607341.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:46:56+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Former Bengal Minister Udayan Guha comes under egg attack, sent to seven days&#039; police custody</news:title><news:keywords>Coochbehar, Dinhata Subdivisional Court, Udayan Guha</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/womens-t20-wc-confident-shafali-ready-for-south-africa-challenge-after-all-round-show-1503607374.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:45:15+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Women’s T20 WC: Confident Shafali ready for South Africa challenge after all-round show</news:title><news:keywords>Shafali Verma, T20 World Cup</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/neeraj-expects-fierce-competition-in-cwg-explains-coaching-switch-after-zelezny-stint-1503607372.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:43:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Neeraj expects fierce competition in CWG; explains coaching switch after Zelezny stint</news:title><news:keywords>Asian games, Neeraj Chopra, Olympics</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/time-bound-policing-services-launched-in-haryana-fir-copies-to-be-available-without-delay-1503607365.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:40:33+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Time-bound policing services launched in Haryana, FIR copies to be available without delay</news:title><news:keywords>Haryana govt, Haryana Police, Haryana Right to Service</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/efforts-are-on-to-reach-out-to-eligible-people-with-govt-schemes-delhi-cm-at-a-jan-kalyan-shivir-1503607367.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:38:01+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Efforts are on to reach out to eligible people with govt schemes: Delhi CM at a jan kalyan shivir</news:title><news:keywords>Jan Kalyan Shivir, MCD, Rekha Gupta</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/modi-to-disburse-incentives-worth-around-rs-2400-crore-under-pradhan-mantri-viksit-bharat-rozgar-yojana-on-friday-1503607364.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:35:20+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Modi to disburse incentives worth around Rs 2,400 crore under Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana on Friday</news:title><news:keywords>Ministry of Labour and Employment, PM Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/interstate-cooperation-strengthens-punjabs-fight-against-criminals-and-gangsters-1503607362.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:32:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Interstate cooperation strengthens Punjab’s fight against criminals and gangsters</news:title><news:keywords>Punjab, Punjab Police</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cm-omar-abdullah-inspects-arrangements-for-annual-mata-kheer-bhawani-mela-1503607359.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:29:53+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CM Omar Abdullah inspects arrangements for annual Mata Kheer Bhawani mela</news:title><news:keywords>Mata Kheer Bhawani, Omar Abdullah</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/business/kashmir-cherries-reach-mumbai-gujarat-faster-as-rail-loading-hits-new-high-1503607356.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:27:34+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kashmir cherries reach Mumbai, Gujarat faster as rail loading hits new high</news:title><news:keywords>cherries, Gujarat, J&amp;K, Mumbai</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/china-100-million-consumers-struggling-with-debt-repayments-1503607347.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:19:01+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>China: 100 million consumers struggling with debt repayments</news:title><news:keywords>China economy, China household debt, Gavekal Dragonomics</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/double-engine-bjp-govts-first-assembly-session-in-bengal-today-governor-rn-ravi-gives-speech-1503607303.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:08:15+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Double engine&#039; BJP govt&#039;s first assembly session in Bengal today, Governor RN Ravi gives speech</news:title><news:keywords>Budget session, first assembly session, first Budget session, West Bengal Governor</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/family-seeks-martyr-status-for-barnala-agniveer-who-died-during-training-1503607296.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T15:54:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Family seeks martyr status for Barnala Agniveer who died during training</news:title><news:keywords>Agniveer, Barnala Agniveer, Indian Army, Jashanpreet Singh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/2-dolphin-parks-along-hooghly-sewage-treatment-projects-centre-states-big-namami-gange-push-in-bengal-1503607295.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T15:49:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>2 dolphin parks, sewage treatment projects: Centre-state&#039;s big Namami Gange push in Bengal</news:title><news:keywords>Agnimitra Paul, dolphin parks, Namami Gange</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/uncle-murdered-in-punjab-friend-shot-dead-in-moving-car-suspect-arrested-before-delhi-escape-1503607287.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:51:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Uncle murdered in Punjab, friend shot dead in moving car: Suspect arrested before Delhi escape</news:title><news:keywords>Crime news, double murder case, Haryana Police, Punjab</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/cid-at-harish-mukherjee-street-again-this-time-knocks-mamatas-relatives-door-1503607284.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:50:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CID at Harish Mukherjee Street again, this time knocks Mamata&#039;s relative&#039;s door</news:title><news:keywords>CID, Harish Mukherjee Street, Mamata Banerjee</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/sex-racket-probe-reaches-former-punjab-aap-mla-sit-issues-summons-1503607283.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:31:32+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Sex racket probe reaches former Punjab AAP MLA, SIT issues summons</news:title><news:keywords>Amarjit Singh Sandoa, Punjab Police, Punjab sex racket probe</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/punjab-viral-video-row-escalates-as-aap-presents-lab-reports-says-bhagwant-mann-was-not-in-footage-1503607280.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:23:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Punjab: Viral video row escalates as AAP presents lab reports, says Bhagwant Mann was not in footage</news:title><news:keywords>AAP Vs BJP, Bhagwant Mann, Bhagwant Mann viral video, Punjab</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/punjab-police-bust-suspected-transnational-arms-network-seize-11-pistols-1503607277.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:11:31+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Punjab Police bust suspected transnational arms network, seize 11 pistols</news:title><news:keywords>arms network busted, cross border arms network, Punjab Police</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/bjp-signals-solo-poll-fight-in-punjab-nitin-nabin-to-join-campaign-on-june-20-1503607273.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:04:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>BJP signals solo poll fight in Punjab, Nitin Nabin to join campaign on June 20</news:title><news:keywords>Bhagwant Mann, BJP vs AAP, Kewal Singh Dhillon, Punjab BJP</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/ritabrata-banerjee-to-remain-bengal-lop-calcutta-hc-refuses-to-stay-appointment-1503607263.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T13:54:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ritabrata Banerjee to remain Bengal LoP, Calcutta HC refuses to stay appointment</news:title><news:keywords>Calcutta High Court, Rathindra Bose, Ritabrata Banerjee, Sovandeb Chattopadhyay, West Bengal LoP</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/naresh-gujral-son-of-former-pm-ik-gujral-duped-of-crores-in-cyber-fraud-1503607267.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T13:51:47+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Naresh Gujral, son of former PM IK Gujral, duped of crores in cyber fraud</news:title><news:keywords>Cyber Fraud, Delhi police, IK Gujrat son cyber fraud, Naresh Gujral</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/aroop-biswas-writes-to-hdfc-bank-asking-to-freeze-tmc-account-amid-political-crisis-1503607246.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T12:57:44+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Aroop Biswas writes to HDFC bank asking to freeze TMC account amid political crisis</news:title><news:keywords>Aroop Biswas, HDFC Bank, TMC political crisis</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/rajya-sabha-polls-jmm-says-india-bloc-numbers-secure-parimal-nathwani-confident-of-win-in-jharkhand-1503607223.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T11:44:20+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Rajya Sabha polls: JMM says INDIA bloc numbers secure, Parimal Nathwani confident of win in Jharkhand</news:title><news:keywords>Congress, Jharkhand, JMM, Parimal Nathwani, Rajya Sabha elections</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/bengal-govt-denies-withdrawing-mamata-banerjees-security-arrangements-1503607226.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T11:43:34+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bengal: Govt denies withdrawing Mamata Banerjee’s security arrangements</news:title><news:keywords>Kolkata police, Mamata Banerjee security, Suvendu Adhikari</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/operation-tiger-has-taken-place-shiv-sena-mlc-claims-six-ubt-mps-have-joined-eknath-shinde-camp-1503607216.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T10:59:49+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Shiv Sena leader claims six UBT MPs have joined Shinde camp amid ‘Operation Tiger’ buzz</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/books-education/an-elegy-on-indias-majestic-waterways-1503607188.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T10:49:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>An Elegy on India’s Majestic Waterways</news:title><news:keywords>Books, Godavari, Narmada, Yamuna</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/books-education/a-deeply-sourced-historical-narrative-1503607184.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T10:48:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>A deeply sourced historical narrative</news:title><news:keywords>Bhutan, Nepal, Oman, Yemen</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/political-storm-in-up-om-prakash-rajbhar-says-sp-split-is-certain-urges-akhilesh-yadav-to-apologise-to-disgruntled-mps-1503607208.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T10:36:48+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Political storm in UP: Om Prakash Rajbhar says SP split is certain, tells Akhilesh Yadav to apologise to disgruntled MPs</news:title><news:keywords>Akhilesh Yadav, Om Prakash Rajbhar, Samajwadi Party, UP Assembly elections 2027, Uttar Pradesh politics</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/alia-bhatt-privilege-bollywood-journey-alpha-1503607211.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T10:33:19+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Alia Bhatt opens up about privilege and the self-doubt that comes with it: &#039;I still have those bad days&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>Alia Bhatt</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/preity-zinta-bombay-high-court-sue-google-meta-ai-deepfakes-1503607207.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T10:27:11+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Preity Zinta can now sue Google, Meta over fake AI videos; Bombay HC rules</news:title><news:keywords>Preity Zinta</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/ar-rahman-laughs-off-satirical-post-main-vaapas-aaunga-anti-national-1503607198.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T10:18:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Satire page says &#039;Main Vaapas Aaunga&#039; is &#039;anti-national&#039; for not showing Pakistan with terrorists; AR Rahman reacts</news:title><news:keywords>AR Rahman, Imtiaz Ali, Main Vaapas Aaunga</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/union-agriculture-minister-shri-shivraj-singh-chouhan-flags-off-5-farmer-awareness-audio-vans-of-dhanuka-agritech-limited-1503607196.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T10:06:20+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan flags off 5 Farmer Awareness Audio Vans of Dhanuka Agritech Limited</news:title><news:keywords>Agriculture News, Dhanuka Agritech, Fake Agricultural Products, Madhya Pradesh Farmers, Shivraj Singh Chouhan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/hollywood/taylor-swift-toy-story-5-oscar-nomination-i-knew-it-1503607195.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T10:04:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Taylor Swift has 14 Grammys but zero Oscar nods; can &#039;Toy Story 5&#039; change that?</news:title><news:keywords>Taylor Swift, toy story 5</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/dilip-ghosh-targets-mamata-banerjee-over-joining-hawkers-march-in-kolkata-says-tmc-enabled-road-encroachments-1503607177.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T09:56:33+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Dilip Ghosh targets Mamata Banerjee over joining hawkers&#039; march in Kolkata, says TMC enabled road encroachments</news:title><news:keywords>Dilip Ghosh, Kolkata, Mamata Banerjee, TMC, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/hollywood/tom-holland-ai-artists-safe-creativity-human-experience-1503607191.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T09:56:32+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Tom Holland says AI &#039;doesn&#039;t have a soul&#039;; he&#039;s not worried about losing his job</news:title><news:keywords>Tom Holland</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/a-homecoming-of-sorts-for-yoga-1503607180.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T09:07:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>A homecoming of sorts for yoga</news:title><news:keywords>National yoga day, Yoga</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/a-tale-of-two-institutions-1503607174.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T09:03:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>A tale of two institutions</news:title><news:keywords>Bengal, BGHS</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/maharashtra-monsoon-hits-pause-imd-signals-widespread-rain-only-after-june-24-1503607171.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T09:00:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Maharashtra monsoon hits pause; IMD signals widespread rain only after June 24</news:title><news:keywords>IMD, Maharashtra Monsoon, rainfall forecast, Southwest monsoon, Weather Update</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/let-them-make-chop-the-fall-of-nabanna-and-the-victory-of-aspiration-1503607167.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T08:52:46+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Let Them Make Chop: The Fall of Nabanna and the Victory of Aspiration</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, Bengalis, RG Kar</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/business/nse-files-ipo-papers-for-potential-rs-30000-crore-listing-set-to-become-indias-biggest-public-issue-1503607162.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T08:46:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>NSE files IPO papers for potential Rs 30,000 crore listing, set to become India’s biggest public issue</news:title><news:keywords>Indian economy, National stock exchange, NSE IPO, Sebi, Stock market</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/83-year-old-sets-remarkable-precedent-earns-masters-degree-in-punjab-1503607164.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T08:41:37+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>83-year-old sets remarkable precedent, earns Master’s degree in Punjab</news:title><news:keywords>Mahilpur, masters degree, Sohan Singh Gill</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/a-bet-on-tomorrow-1503607160.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T08:27:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>A bet on tomorrow</news:title><news:keywords>AI, SpaceX, Technology</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/books-education/indias-presence-grows-in-qs-rankings-2027-iit-delhi-remains-countrys-top-ranked-university-1503607155.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T08:24:25+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India&#039;s presence grows in QS Rankings 2027, IIT Delhi remains country&#039;s top-ranked university</news:title><news:keywords>Higher education, IIT Delhi, Indian universities, NEP 2020, QS World University Rankings</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/constitutional-alchemy-1503607158.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T08:20:50+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Constitutional Alchemy</news:title><news:keywords>Parliament, Shiv Sena, Supreme Court, TMC</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/securing-our-borders-i-1503607153.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T08:09:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Securing our Borders ~ I</news:title><news:keywords>BSF, PM Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/explained-the-14-point-us-iran-memorandum-and-what-it-means-for-hormuz-sanctions-and-tehrans-nuclear-programme-1503607149.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T08:03:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Explained: The 14-point US-Iran memorandum and what it means for Hormuz, sanctions and Tehran&#039;s nuclear programme</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron, Iran nuclear programme, Strait of Hormuz, US–Iran relations</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/dhar-nagda-and-ratlam-now-part-of-indore-ujjain-metropolitan-region-1503607151.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T07:57:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Dhar, Nagda and Ratlam now part of Indore–Ujjain Metropolitan region</news:title><news:keywords>Dhwaj Poojan, Dr Mohan Yadav, Madhya Pradesh</news:keywords></news:news>

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