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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/tpwodl-strengthens-power-network-for-sital-sasthi-festival-in-sambalpur-1503606601.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:47:04+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>TPWODL strengthens power network for Sital Sasthi festival in Sambalpur</news:title><news:keywords>Sital Sasthi festival, TPWODL</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/abhishek-leaves-cid-office-after-6-5-hours-of-questioning-makes-stopover-at-mamatas-residence-1503606585.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:44:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Abhishek leaves CID office after 6.5 hours of questioning, makes stopover at Mamata&#039;s residence</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, Bhabani Bhawan, CID office, Mamata Banerjee</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/chouhan-places-special-emphasis-on-increasing-cotton-production-1503606598.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:43:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Chouhan places special emphasis on increasing cotton production</news:title><news:keywords>Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare, rural development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/up-punjab-uttarakhand-bjp-identifies-issues-seats-requiring-more-attention-1503606593.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:40:20+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>UP, Punjab, Uttarakhand: BJP identifies issues, seats requiring more attention</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, Punjab, UP, Uttarakhand</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/there-would-be-no-israel-without-me-says-trump-asks-netanyahu-to-be-more-responsible-in-lebanon-1503606583.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:20:27+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;There would be no Israel without me,&#039; says Trump, asks Netanyahu to be &#039;more responsible&#039; in Lebanon</news:title><news:keywords>G7 summit, Trump Netanyahu remarks, Trump Netanyahu ties, Trump on israel Lebanon operations, US Iran deal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/canoe-sprint-national-championship-cm-congratulate-victorious-mp-athletes-1503606581.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:12:28+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Canoe Sprint National Championship: CM congratulate victorious MP athletes</news:title><news:keywords>Dr Mohan Yadav, Madhya Pradesh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/iim-jammu-hosts-french-delegation-to-boost-global-academic-partnerships-1503606577.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:08:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>IIM Jammu hosts French delegation to boost global academic partnerships</news:title><news:keywords>academic engagement, IIM Jammu</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/suvendu-to-join-kmcs-three-day-cleanliness-fitness-drive-ahead-of-yoga-day-1503606562.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:06:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Suvendu to join KMC’s three-day cleanliness, fitness drive ahead of Yoga Day</news:title><news:keywords>Cleanliness drive, International Yoga Day, Suvendu Adhikari</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/airports-authority-of-india-observes-yatri-suvidha-diwas-1503606570.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:05:40+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Airports Authority of India observes Yatri Suvidha Diwas</news:title><news:keywords>AAI observes Yatri Suvidha Diwas, Airports Authority of India, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Yatri Suvidha Diwas</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/capacity-building-and-training-of-officers-crucial-for-tex-administration-delhi-cm-rekha-gupta-1503606571.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:05:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Capacity building and training of officers crucial for tex administration: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi CM, Rekha Gupta, Revenue</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/warring-demands-punjab-cms-resignation-over-akal-takht-findings-1503606568.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:01:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Warring demands Punjab CM’s resignation over Akal Takht findings</news:title><news:keywords>Amarinder Singh Raja, Punjab</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cm-speaker-participates-in-common-yoga-protocol-practice-at-haryana-vidhan-sabha-complex-1503606566.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:57:59+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CM, Speaker participates in common Yoga protocol practice at Haryana Vidhan Sabha complex</news:title><news:keywords>Haryana Vidhan Sabha, PM Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pm-modi-conferred-slovakias-highest-civilian-honour-dedicates-award-to-people-of-india-1503606563.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:55:28+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Modi conferred Slovakia’s highest civilian honour, dedicates award to people of India</news:title><news:keywords>foreign nation, PM Modi, Slovakia</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/three-family-members-bludgeoned-to-death-in-prayagraj-village-1503606560.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:50:36+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Three family members bludgeoned to death in Prayagraj village</news:title><news:keywords>Meja police, Prayagraj</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/modi-trump-talks-to-take-centre-stage-at-g7-as-energy-trade-and-security-concerns-converge-1503606558.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:46:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Modi-Trump talks to take Centre stage at G7 as energy, trade and security concerns converge</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, G7 summit, PM Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/from-raja-swings-to-kriya-yoga-a-unique-heritage-walk-in-puri-1503606554.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:44:04+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>From ‘Raja’ swings to kriya yoga: A unique heritage walk in Puri</news:title><news:keywords>Kriya Yoga, PHW</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/abhishek-in-cid-office-kmc-officials-reach-his-kalighat-residence-inspect-property-1503606514.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:42:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Abhishek in CID office, KMC officials reach his Kalighat residence, inspect property</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, Kalighat, Kolkata Municipal Corporation</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/saints-welcome-inclusion-of-indian-cultural-values-in-schools-meet-chhattisgarh-cm-sai-1503606550.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:41:10+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Saints welcome inclusion of Indian cultural values in schools, meet Chhattisgarh CM Sai</news:title><news:keywords>Chhattisgarh, Vishnu Deo Sai</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/pakistans-45-population-living-in-poverty-report-1503606543.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:36:27+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Pakistan&#039;s 45% population living in poverty: Report</news:title><news:keywords>Pakistan economic crisis, Pakistan poverty, World news</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/agro-solar-energy-mou-singed-between-mp-and-germany-1503606542.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:35:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Agro-solar energy MoU singed between MP and Germany</news:title><news:keywords>IGCA, Madhya Pradesh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/bjd-alleges-distortion-of-odishas-geography-culture-demands-withdrawal-in-school-textbooks-and-probe-1503606540.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:31:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>BJD alleges distortion of Odisha’s geography, culture, demands withdrawal in school textbooks and probe</news:title><news:keywords>BJD, BJP, Odisha Legislative Assembly</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/lg-unveils-landmark-initiative-for-snow-leopard-ladakhs-high-altitude-ecosystems-1503606536.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:25:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>LG unveils landmark initiative for snow leopard, Ladakh&#039;s high-altitude ecosystems</news:title><news:keywords>Ladakh, SHAN, Vinai Kumar Saxena</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/messi-defends-a-crown-ronaldo-chases-one-two-icons-begin-their-world-cup-journey-1503606524.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:22:31+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Messi defends a crown, Ronaldo chases one: Two icons begin their World Cup journey</news:title><news:keywords>Cristiano Ronaldo, FIFA World Cup 2026, Lionel Messi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/kandhamal-tribal-students-qualify-for-national-youth-parliament-zonal-round-1503606531.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:22:20+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kandhamal tribal students qualify for National Youth Parliament zonal round</news:title><news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, EMRS, Tirupati</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/someone-who-doesnt-even-come-to-parliament-kalyan-banerjee-calls-tmc-rebel-kakoli-ghosh-dastidars-allegations-her-personal-bias-1503606523.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:12:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Someone who doesn&#039;t even come to Parliament...&#039;: Kalyan Banerjee calls TMC rebel Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar&#039;s allegations &#039;her personal bias&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, Kalyan Banerjee, TMC crisis, TMC rebellion</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/womens-t20-wc-pakistan-docked-match-fee-for-over-rate-breach-in-defeat-to-india-1503606515.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:02:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Women&#039;s T20 WC: Pakistan docked match fee for over-rate breach in defeat to India</news:title><news:keywords>ICC Women&#039;s T20 World Cup 2026, India vs Pakistan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/hindu-seer-demands-narco-test-of-rahul-gandhi-akhilesh-yadav-over-ram-temple-donation-row-1503606516.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T17:57:11+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Hindu seer demands &#039;narco test&#039; of Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav over Ram Temple donation row</news:title><news:keywords>Akhilesh Yadav, Ayodhya Ram Temple, Rahul Gandhi, Ram Temple donation theft</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/7-mps-16-mlas-from-shiv-sena-ubt-willing-to-switch-sides-claims-shinde-sena-leader-amid-buzz-over-operation-tiger-1503606508.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T17:23:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;7 MPs, 16 MLAs from Shiv Sena (UBT) willing to switch sides,&#039; claims Shinde Sena leader amid buzz over &#039;Operation Tiger&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>Krupal Tumane, Shiv Sena (UBT), Shiv Sena Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena UBT defection, Shiv Sena UBT MPs</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/pm-narendra-modi-arrives-in-frances-evian-for-g7-summit-bilaterals-with-world-leaders-lined-up-1503606500.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T16:52:11+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Narendra Modi arrives in France&#039;s Evian for G7 Summit; bilaterals with world leaders lined up</news:title><news:keywords>Evian, G7 summit, Modi in France, Narendra Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/jammu-and-kashmir-jco-3-soldiers-injured-in-accidental-landmine-explosion-along-loc-1503606496.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T16:40:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Jammu and Kashmir: JCO, 3 soldiers injured in accidental landmine explosion along LoC</news:title><news:keywords>Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir, Landmine explosion</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cyber-fraud-gang-used-fake-telecom-calls-for-digital-arrest-trap-karnataka-police-probe-exposes-pakistan-links-1503606474.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T16:26:59+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Cyber fraud gang used fake telecom calls for ‘digital arrest’ trap; Karnataka Police probe exposes Pakistan links</news:title><news:keywords>Cybercrime, Digital arrests, Karnataka Police, National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP)</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/el-nino-agri-min-chouhan-directs-officials-to-prepare-advance-contingency-plans-for-rain-deficient-districts-1503606479.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T16:17:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>El Nino: Agri Min Chouhan directs officials to prepare advance contingency plans for rain-deficient districts</news:title><news:keywords>El Nino Contingency planning, El Nino Monsoon, monsoon 2026, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Southwest monsoon</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/wont-come-here-as-tourist-will-work-for-development-suvendus-jibe-at-mamata-in-kurseong-1503606470.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T16:16:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Won&#039;t come here as tourist, will work for development&#039;: Suvendu&#039;s jibe at Mamata in Kurseong</news:title><news:keywords>Kurseong, Mamata Banerjee, Raju Bista, Suvendu Adhikari</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/egg-attack-on-tmc-mla-kunal-ghosh-2-persons-arrested-by-kolkata-police-1503606476.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T16:10:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Egg attack on TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh: 2 persons arrested by Kolkata Police</news:title><news:keywords>egg attacks on TMC leaders, Kolkata police, Kunal Ghosh, Mamata Banerjee</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/why-are-you-not-saluting-me-fake-ips-officer-arrested-after-reprimanding-real-cops-in-lucknow-1503606465.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T15:53:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Why are you not saluting me&#039;: Fake IPS officer arrested after reprimanding real cops in Lucknow</news:title><news:keywords>Fake IPS officer arrest, Lucknow Police, Viral Video</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/while-being-grilled-by-ed-abhishek-banerjee-got-2-hour-deadline-from-speaker-birla-ahead-of-decision-on-rebel-mps-merger-request-1503606463.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T15:47:18+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>While being grilled by ED, Abhishek got 2-hour deadline from Speaker Birla ahead of decision on TMC rebels&#039; merger request: Report</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, Abhishek Banerjee ED questioning, TMC Merger, TMC rebels merger, TMC split</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/mamata-knocks-at-calcutta-high-court-challenges-bhabanipur-assembly-election-result-1503606452.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T15:37:02+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Mamata knocks at Calcutta High Court, challenges Bhabanipur assembly election result</news:title><news:keywords>Bhabanipur, Leader of Opposition, Mamata Banerjee, Ritabrata Banerjee, Sovandeb Chattopadhyay</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/kolkata-messi-event-case-organiser-satadru-dutta-moves-higher-bench-challenging-interim-relief-granted-to-tmc-leader-aroop-biswas-1503606451.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T15:32:44+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kolkata Messi event case: Organiser Satadru Dutta moves higher bench challenging interim relief granted to TMC leader Aroop Biswas</news:title><news:keywords>Aroop Biswas, Lionel Messi, Messi Kolkata event chaos, Satadru Dutta</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-vozinha-shines-as-cape-verde-hold-european-champions-spain-to-0-0-draw-1503606444.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T15:17:33+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>FIFA World Cup: Vozinha shines as Cape Verde hold European Champions Spain to 0-0 draw</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, spain vs cape verde</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/kunal-ghosh-knew-he-would-be-hit-with-eggs-but-not-raw-ones-dilip-ghosh-1503606428.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T14:42:41+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kunal Ghosh knew he would be hit with eggs, but not raw ones: Dilip Ghosh</news:title><news:keywords>Dilip Ghosh, Kunal Ghosh, TMC</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/twisha-sharma-case-giribala-samarth-singhs-judicial-custody-extended-till-june-30-1503606445.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T14:37:37+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Twisha Sharma case: Giribala, Samarth Singh&#039;s judicial custody extended till June 30</news:title><news:keywords>Court news, Giribala Singh, Samarth Singh, Twisha Sharma case</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/lifestyle/food/wheat-bran-flour-chokar-benefits-acharya-balkrishna-heart-digestion-cholesterol-patanjali-1503606436.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T14:36:27+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Chokaryukt aate ki roti: Acharya Balkrishna explains why wheat bran flour is the healthiest choice for you</news:title><news:keywords>Acharya Balkrishna, Patanjali</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/aggressive-bjp-politics-or-congress-internal-sabotage-what-led-to-meenakshi-natarajans-failed-rajya-sabha-bid-1503606420.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T14:23:46+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Aggressive BJP politics or Congress’ internal sabotage: What led to Meenakshi Natarajan’s failed Rajya Sabha bid?</news:title><news:keywords>Congress vs BJP, K. T. Rama Rao, Meenakshi Natarajan, Rajya Sabha elections, Revanth Reddy</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/indias-fiscal-policy-growth-resilience-amid-global-risks-sp-global-report-1503606406.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T14:22:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India’s fiscal policy shifting towards growth resilience amid global risks, says S&amp;P Global report</news:title><news:keywords>fiscal policy India, S&amp;P Global Report</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/annamalai-bjp-come-face-to-face-over-militarisation-of-neet-ug-retest-1503606424.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T14:05:53+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Annamalai, BJP come face-to-face over &#039;militarisation&#039; of NEET-UG retest</news:title><news:keywords>Education News, K. Annamalai, NEET-UG 2026 re-test, NEET-UG retest</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/love-and-war-bhansali-song-shoot-200-dancers-royal-palms-ranbir-alia-vicky-1503606410.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T13:39:11+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>200 dancers and three superstars: Bhansali to begin final song shoot of &#039;Love &amp; War&#039; on June 18</news:title><news:keywords>Alia Bhatt, Love and War, Ranbir Kapoor, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Vicky Kaushal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/vehicle-insurance-remains-valid-with-the-use-of-e20-fuel-centre-1503606412.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T13:37:05+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Vehicle insurance remains valid with the use of E20 fuel: Centre</news:title><news:keywords>E20 fuel, E20 fuel insurance policy, Nitin Gadkari, vehicle insurance policy</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cell-broadcast-alert-system-reportedly-put-on-hold-weeks-after-launch-heres-what-happened-1503606408.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T13:36:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Cell Broadcast Alert System reportedly put on hold weeks after launch. Here&#039;s what happened</news:title><news:keywords>Cell Broadcast Alert System, Department of Telecommunications, disaster management, Emergency Alerts, NDMA</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/southern_cinema/swasika-selvi-nooru-saami-vijay-antony-june-19-release-1503606403.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T13:26:49+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Swasika&#039;s character in &#039;Nooru Saami&#039; revealed; Vijay Antony film releases June 19</news:title><news:keywords>nooru saami, Swasika, Vijay Antony</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/nagpur-woman-alleges-rape-rs-4-lakh-extortion-and-forced-religious-conversion-two-arrested-1503606383.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T13:20:41+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Nagpur woman alleges rape, Rs 4 lakh extortion and forced religious conversion; two arrested</news:title><news:keywords>blackmail, Forced Religious Conversion, Maharashtra Police, Nagpur Crime, Sexual assault case</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/abhishek-at-cid-office-for-questioning-in-inflammatory-remarks-case-1503606381.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T13:17:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Abhishek at CID office for questioning in inflammatory remarks case</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, Bhabani Bhawan, Crime Investigation Department, signature forgery case, TMC</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/abhishek-banerjees-close-aide-maidul-islam-arrested-in-2022-murder-case-1503606398.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T13:16:04+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Abhishek Banerjee&#039;s close aide Maidul Islam arrested in 2022 murder case</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, Maidul Islam, Maidul Islam arrest</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/avengers-doomsday-leaked-footage-real-or-ai-fake-marvel-silence-leak-1503606392.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T13:12:47+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>No takedown, no statement: Marvel&#039;s silence on leaked &#039;Avengers: Doomsday&#039; has everyone asking questions</news:title><news:keywords>Avengers: Doomsday</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-witnesses-four-draws-in-a-single-day-for-first-time-since-1958-1503606378.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T13:11:29+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>FIFA World Cup witnesses four draws in a single day for first time since 1958</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/southern_cinema/karan-johar-dharma-productions-malayalam-debut-odiyan-prithviraj-sukumaran-manju-warrier-1503606385.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T12:59:54+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Dharma Productions announces first Malayalam film: Karan Johar teams up with Manju Warrier, Prithviraj for &#039;Odiyan&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>Dharma Productions, Karan Johar, Manju Warrier, odiyan, Prithviraj Sukumaran</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/firing-case-patna-court-denies-bail-to-khan-sirs-two-security-guards-1503606388.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T12:58:53+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Firing case: Patna court denies bail to Khan Sir’s two security guards</news:title><news:keywords>Bihar court, Khan Sir, Khan Sir firing case</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/habitual-offender-rebel-tmc-mp-kakoli-ghosh-dastidar-seeks-kalyan-banerjees-expulsion-from-lok-sabha-1503606367.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T12:47:15+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Habitual offender&#039;: Rebel TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar seeks Kalyan Banerjee&#039;s expulsion from Lok Sabha</news:title><news:keywords>Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, Kalyan Banerjee, Lok Sabha, Parliament, Trinamool Congress</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/supreme-court-seeks-responses-from-centre-states-on-plea-to-use-aadhaar-card-only-as-identity-proof-1503606371.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T12:38:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Supreme Court seeks responses from Centre, States on plea to use Aadhaar card only as identity proof</news:title><news:keywords>Aadhaar card, Court news, Supreme Court</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/operation-tiger-in-final-stage-shiv-sena-mlc-claims-7-sena-ubt-mps-may-switch-before-parliament-session-1503606351.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T12:15:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Operation Tiger&#039; in final stage? Shiv Sena MLC claims 7 Sena (UBT) MPs may switch before Parliament session</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/doctors-prescription-now-mandatory-to-purchase-cough-syrups-as-centre-tweaks-rules-1503606361.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T12:15:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Doctor&#039;s prescription now mandatory to purchase cough syrups as Centre tweaks rules</news:title><news:keywords>cough syrups, doctor prescription required for cough syrup, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Schedule K</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/earlier-cbi-team-was-not-working-properly-rg-kar-victims-father-welcomes-high-court-order-for-new-sit-1503606358.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T12:13:02+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>‘Earlier, CBI team was not working properly’: RG Kar victim’s father welcomes High Court order for new SIT</news:title><news:keywords>CBI investigation RG Kar case, RG Kar rape and murder case, Sekharranjan Debnath</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/teen-guna-lagaan-25-years-later-paul-blackthorne-finally-reveals-what-aamir-khan-said-before-that-scene-1503606353.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T12:00:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Teen guna lagaan&#039;: 25 Years later, Paul Blackthorne finally reveals what Aamir Khan said before that scene</news:title><news:keywords>Aamir Khan, Film anniversary, Lagaan, Paul Blackthorne</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/iran-supporters-display-banned-pre-revolutionary-flag-at-fifa-world-cup-match-vs-new-zealand-1503606338.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T11:57:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Iran supporters display banned pre-revolutionary flag at FIFA World Cup match vs New Zealand</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, new zealand vs iran</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/southern_cinema/peddi-extended-version-june-17-janhvi-kapoor-new-scenes-backlash-ram-charan-1503606349.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T11:45:56+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>After objectification backlash, &#039;Peddi&#039; extended version will release on June 17 with new Janhvi Kapoor scenes</news:title><news:keywords>janhvi kapoor, peddi, Ram Charan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/speaker-to-hear-both-tmc-factions-before-deciding-on-rebel-mps-merger-request-report-1503606326.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T11:41:25+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Speaker to hear both TMC factions before deciding on rebel MPs&#039; merger request: Report</news:title><news:keywords>Lok Sabha, Mamata Banerjee, NCPI, Om Birla, TMC</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/nora-fatehi-supports-morocco-fifa-world-cup-2026-brazil-match-1503606344.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T11:35:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Nora Fatehi backs Morocco at FIFA World Cup 2026; the Bollywood star was born to a Moroccan family</news:title><news:keywords>Brazil, Morocco, Nora Fatehi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/neet-ug-2026-re-exam-telegram-temporarily-banned-in-india-till-june-22-1503606343.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T11:32:39+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>NEET-UG 2026 re-exam: Telegram temporarily banned in India till June 22</news:title><news:keywords>National Testing Agency, NEET-UG re-exam, Telegram ban</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/southern_cinema/dearest-darling-how-vishal-still-addresses-his-old-loyola-classmate-now-the-cm-of-tamil-nadu-1503606337.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T11:25:29+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Dearest darling&#039;: How Vishal still addresses his old Loyola classmate, now the CM of Tamil Nadu</news:title><news:keywords>actor vishal, Thalapathy Vijay</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/india-russia-nuclear-partnership-reactor-pressure-vessel-installed-at-kudankulam-1503606319.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T11:20:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India-Russia nuclear partnership marks key milestone: 320-tonne Reactor Pressure Vessel installed at Kudankulam Unit-5</news:title><news:keywords></news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-iran-fight-back-twice-to-hold-new-zealand-2-2-in-thrilling-group-g-opener-1503606320.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T11:12:40+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>FIFA World Cup: Iran fight back twice to hold New Zealand 2-2 in thrilling Group G opener</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, new zealand vs iran</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/7-best-tv-adaptations-that-surpassed-the-books-1503606329.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T11:12:06+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Hot take: 7 TV adaptations fans agree are stronger than the books</news:title><news:keywords>TV show</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/political-immaturity-dishonesty-dmks-scathing-attack-on-rahul-gandhi-over-india-bloc-cracks-1503606314.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T10:54:41+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>‘Political immaturity, dishonesty’: DMK&#039;s scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi over INDIA bloc cracks</news:title><news:keywords>Congress, DMK, INDIA bloc, Rahul Gandhi, Tamil Nadu politics</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bts-official-lyric-recipe-book-series-september-2026-1503606316.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T10:52:50+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>BTS announces two official books; one breaks down song lyrics and one is full of Korean recipes</news:title><news:keywords>BTS, Korean star</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/brazils-neymar-undergoes-fresh-assessment-set-to-miss-haiti-world-cup-clash-1503606303.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T10:46:36+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Brazil&#039;s Neymar undergoes fresh assessment, set to miss Haiti world cup clash</news:title><news:keywords>Brazil Football Squad, FIFA World Cup 2026, Neymar</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/sunny-deol-25-years-gadar-ek-prem-katha-anniversary-tara-singh-1503606308.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T10:42:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Sunny Deol marks 25 years of &#039;Gadar: Ek Prem Katha&#039;, says the love story will keep rolling</news:title><news:keywords>Film anniversary, Gadar, Sunny Deol</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/us-emergency-oil-reserve-falls-to-lowest-level-since-1983-as-iran-conflict-drains-stockpile-1503606300.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T10:39:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>US emergency oil reserve falls to lowest level since 1983 as Iran conflict drains stockpile</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, energy security, Iran conflict, Oil prices, US Strategic Petroleum Reserve</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/books-education/new-regime-new-responsibilies-1503606307.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T10:39:12+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>New Regime, New Responsibilies</news:title><news:keywords>government, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/southern_cinema/prakash-raj-tirupati-court-ramayana-rama-invasion-south-religious-sentiments-complaint-1503606302.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T10:31:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Actor Prakash Raj booked in Tirupati Court for calling Rama&#039;s journey to Lanka a &#039;north Indian invasion&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>Prakash Raj</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/ott/naseeruddin-shah-reveals-why-jrd-tatas-restraint-not-his-stature-was-the-real-challenge-to-portray-1503606299.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T10:21:30+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Naseeruddin Shah reveals why JRD Tata&#039;s restraint, not his stature, was the real challenge to portray</news:title><news:keywords>Made in India - A Titan Story, Naseeruddin Shah</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/we-dont-need-to-respond-mohan-bhagwat-rejects-questions-on-rss-accountability-kharge-fires-back-1503606290.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T10:14:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;We don&#039;t need to respond&#039;: Mohan Bhagwat rejects questions on RSS accountability, Kharge fires back</news:title><news:keywords>Karnataka politics, Mohan Bhagwat, Priyank Kharge, RSS</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/banaras-connect-in-bratislava-pm-modi-lauds-varanasi-themed-exhibition-in-slovakia-says-art-and-culture-bring-people-closer-1503606289.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T10:12:44+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>‘Banaras connect in Bratislava’: PM Modi lauds Varanasi-themed exhibition in Slovakia, says ‘art and culture bring people closer’</news:title><news:keywords>PM Modi Europe visit, PM Modi Slovakia visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/sanchita-ugale-death-aicwa-writes-to-cm-fadnavis-calls-for-dedicated-committee-on-industry-mental-health-1503606291.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T10:11:49+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Sanchita Ugale death: AICWA writes to CM Fadnavis, calls for dedicated committee on industry mental health</news:title><news:keywords>sanchita ugale</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/india-rejects-proposal-to-expand-only-non-permanent-un-security-council-seats-calls-reform-bordering-on-failure-1503606287.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T09:54:05+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India rejects proposal to expand only non-permanent UN Security Council seats, calls reform &#039;bordering on failure&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>India at UN, P Harish, UN Security Council Reform, United Nations, UNSC expansion</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/us-air-force-b-52-bomber-crashes-minutes-after-takeoff-in-california-8-killed-1503606284.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T09:07:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes minutes after takeoff in California; 8 killed</news:title><news:keywords>Aircraft crash, B-52 Stratofortress, California, military aviation, US Air Force</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/business/govt-hikes-diesel-export-duty-by-rs-14-litre-and-atf-levy-by-rs-12-5-litre-says-fuel-stocks-are-adequate-1503606280.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T08:42:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Govt hikes diesel export duty by Rs 14/litre and ATF levy by Rs 12.5/litre; says fuel stocks are adequate</news:title><news:keywords>Aviation turbine fuel, diesel export duty, Energy sector, fuel prices, Petroleum Ministry</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/if-the-click-goes-so-will-the-web-1503606279.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T08:36:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>If the click goes, so will the Web</news:title><news:keywords>Businesses, educators, Publishers, Researchers</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/delayed-answers-1503606277.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T08:32:28+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Delayed Answers</news:title><news:keywords>Air India, Air India Flight AI171</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/amidst-powder-kegs-will-peace-hold-in-west-asia-1503606274.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T08:28:32+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Amidst powder kegs, will peace hold in West Asia?</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, Iran, PM Benjamin Netanyahu</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/cleanest-shirt-1503606269.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T08:23:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Cleanest Shirt</news:title><news:keywords>American economy, Tariffs</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/india-slovakia-elevate-ties-to-comprehensive-partnership-defence-cooperation-and-unsc-support-headline-pm-modi-visit-1503606265.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T08:23:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India, Slovakia elevate ties to Comprehensive Partnership; defence cooperation and UNSC support headline PM Modi visit</news:title><news:keywords>India-Slovakia ties, MEA, PM Narendra Modi, Robert Fico, Slovakia</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/a-relationship-redefined-1503606266.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T08:17:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>A relationship redefined</news:title><news:keywords>Peloponnesian War, Thucydide’s trap, Xi Jinping</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/trump-says-iran-agreed-to-never-build-a-nuclear-weapon-israel-says-it-wont-be-bound-by-the-deal-1503606263.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T07:54:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Trump says Iran agreed to never build a nuclear weapon; Israel says it won&#039;t be bound by the deal</news:title><news:keywords>Benjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump, Iran nuclear deal, Strait of Hormuz, US Iran MoU</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/sanjay-raut-heads-to-delhi-amid-reports-of-defection-among-uddhav-sena-mps-1503606251.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T23:02:20+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Sanjay Raut heads to Delhi amid reports of defection among Uddhav Sena MPs</news:title><news:keywords>Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena UBT rebellion, Shiv Sena UBT split, Uddhav Thackeray Shiv Sena split</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cowards-resort-to-violence-after-jaipur-attack-cjps-abhijeet-dipke-says-wont-be-intimidated-1503606244.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T22:41:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Cowards resort to violence&#039;: After Jaipur attack, CJP&#039;s Abhijeet Dipke says &#039;won&#039;t be intimidated&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>Abhijeet Dipke, Abhijeet Dipke attack, CJP, CJP jaipur protest, Cockroach Janta Party</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/public-service-must-remain-at-the-heart-of-administration-chhattisgarh-cm-tells-ias-trainees-1503606242.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T22:20:31+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Public service must remain at the heart of administration, Chhattisgarh CM tells IAS trainees</news:title><news:keywords>Chhattisgarh, Vishnu Deo Sai</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/pm-modi-invites-slovak-firms-to-expand-investments-in-india-during-business-leaders-interaction-1503606239.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T22:17:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Modi Invites Slovak firms to expand investments in India during business leaders’ interaction</news:title><news:keywords>PM Modi, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pil-filed-in-kerala-high-court-challenging-ksrtcs-free-bus-travel-scheme-for-women-1503606236.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T22:11:18+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PIL filed in Kerala High Court challenging KSRTC&#039;s free bus travel scheme for women</news:title><news:keywords>Kerala High Court, PIL</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/former-tdb-president-a-padmakumar-suspended-from-cpm-over-sabarimala-gold-theft-case-1503606234.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T22:08:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Former TDB president A Padmakumar suspended from CPM over Sabarimala gold theft case</news:title><news:keywords>CPM Pathanamthitta, Sabarimala, TDB</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/odisha-sir-forms-reach-over-3-31-crore-voters-1503606231.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T22:05:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Odisha SIR: Forms reach over 3.31 crore voters</news:title><news:keywords>Odisha, Sir</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/iica-hosts-national-conference-on-redefining-indias-restructuring-ecosystem-1503606225.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T21:54:36+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>IICA hosts national conference on redefining India’s restructuring ecosystem</news:title><news:keywords>Government of India, IICA, Ministry of Corporate Affairs</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/gajendra-singh-hits-back-at-gehlot-for-his-remark-on-banning-bjp-says-it-can-only-be-thought-of-only-in-dreams-1503606222.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T21:49:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Gajendra Singh hits back at Gehlot for his remark on banning BJP, says, &#039;It can only be thought of only in dreams&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/kerala-launches-priyadarshini-free-bus-travel-scheme-for-women-1503606217.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T21:45:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kerala launches ‘Priyadarshini’ free bus travel scheme for women</news:title><news:keywords>Congress-led UDF, KSRTC</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/us-iran-deal-already-signed-digitally-sanctions-relief-to-iran-will-depend-on-compliance-vance-counters-iranian-claim-on-frozen-assets-1503606215.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T21:43:48+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>US-Iran deal already signed digitally, sanctions relief to Iran will depend on compliance: Vance counters Tehran&#039;s claim</news:title><news:keywords>Iran sanctions relief, JD Vance, US Iran deal, US-Iran peace deal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/roshan-anand-released-on-bail-levels-serious-allegations-against-khan-sir-1503606213.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T21:40:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Roshan Anand released on bail, levels serious allegations against Khan Sir</news:title><news:keywords>Gyan Bindu Coaching Academy, Patna High Court, Roshan Anand</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/supplements/law/sc-issues-notice-on-centres-plea-to-transfer-transgender-amendment-act-challenges-to-delhi-hc-cites-need-to-avoid-conflicting-rulings-1503606209.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T21:36:43+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>SC issues notice on Centre’s plea to transfer Transgender Amendment Act challenges to Delhi HC, cites need to avoid conflicting rulings.</news:title><news:keywords>Central Government, Supreme Court</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/pm-likely-to-give-green-signal-to-three-railway-projects-in-wb-on-20-june-1503606207.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T21:31:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM likely to give green signal to three railway projects in WB on 20 June</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, PM Modi, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/punjab-youth-from-ordinary-families-cracking-upsc-making-us-proud-cm-1503606198.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T21:08:38+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Punjab youth from ordinary families cracking UPSC making us proud: CM</news:title><news:keywords>Bhagwant, Examination 2025, UPSC</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/lovlina-preeti-to-lead-indias-challenge-at-grand-prix-usti-nad-labem-1503606195.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T21:04:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Lovlina, Preeti to lead India’s challenge at Grand Prix Usti nad Labem</news:title><news:keywords>Asian Championships, Lovlina Borgohain, Olympic medallist</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/16-foot-crocodile-safely-released-after-rescue-operation-in-odisha-2-1503606191.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T21:00:23+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>16-foot crocodile safely released after rescue operation in Odisha</news:title><news:keywords>Bhitarkanika National Park, Crocodile</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/suvendu-announces-delimitation-in-kmc-wards-months-before-civic-body-polls-1503606175.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T20:23:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Suvendu announces delimitation in KMC wards months before civic body polls</news:title><news:keywords>Delimitation, Kolkata Municipal Corporation, Suvendu Adhikari</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/india-a-penalised-10-runs-for-pitch-infringement-before-super-over-loss-to-sri-lanka-a-1503606170.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T20:13:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India A penalised 10 runs for pitch infringement before Super Over loss to Sri Lanka A</news:title><news:keywords>India vs Sri Lanka ODI</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/iem-uem-group-concludes-international-study-abroad-programme-in-singapore-1503606174.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T20:10:29+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>IEM-UEM Group concludes international study abroad programme in Singapore</news:title><news:keywords>IEM-UEM Group, Singapore</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/coast-guard-evacuates-mariner-after-medical-emergency-at-sea-1503606163.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T20:10:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Coast Guard evacuates mariner after medical emergency at sea</news:title><news:keywords>Bay of Bengal, ICG, Liberia-flagged merchant vessel</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/si-aspirants-take-to-streets-in-patna-demand-cancellation-of-mains-exam-1503606161.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T20:10:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>SI aspirants take to streets in Patna, demand cancellation of mains exam</news:title><news:keywords>Bihar police, Examination, paper leak</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/uidai-successfully-completes-biometric-sdk-benchmarking-challenges-recognises-winners-1503606157.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T20:10:06+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>UIDAI successfully completes Biometric SDK Benchmarking Challenges, recognises winners</news:title><news:keywords>IIIT Hyderabad, UIDAI</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/west-bengal-state-udma-authorises-mlas-to-issue-certifcates-to-citizens-1503606179.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T20:09:39+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>West Bengal State UDMA authorises MLAs to issue certifcates to citizens</news:title><news:keywords>Kolkata, UDMA, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/bjd-targets-odisha-govt-over-gang-rape-of-minor-chameli-ojha-episode-1503606169.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T20:05:10+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>BJD targets Odisha govt over gang-rape of minor, Chameli Ojha episode</news:title><news:keywords>BJD, BJP government</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/16-foot-crocodile-safely-released-after-rescue-operation-in-odisha-1503606158.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T20:01:53+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>16-foot crocodile safely released after rescue operation in Odisha</news:title><news:keywords>Bhitarkanika National Park, Saltwater crocodile</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/sri-lanka-a-edge-india-a-in-super-over-thriller-amid-dramatic-finish-in-tri-series-clash-1503606152.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T20:01:30+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Sri Lanka A edge India A in Super Over thriller amid dramatic finish in tri-series clash</news:title><news:keywords>India vs Sri Lanka ODI</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/aroop-biswas-fails-to-appear-before-police-even-after-third-notice-1503606145.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T19:52:56+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Aroop Biswas fails to appear before police even after third notice</news:title><news:keywords>Aroop Biswas, Bidhannagar Police, Calcutta High Court, Lionel Messi, Salt Lake Stadium</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/major-diplomatic-row-erupts-between-new-delhi-and-dhaka-after-igi-airport-incident-involving-bangladesh-pms-adviser-1503606150.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T19:51:20+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Major diplomatic row erupts between New Delhi and Dhaka after IGI Airport incident involving Bangladesh PM&#039;s Adviser</news:title><news:keywords>Bangladesh OM Adviser IGI airport, India Bangladesh diplomatic row, India-Bangladesh ties, Zahed Ur Rahman</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/neeraj-chopra-set-for-comeback-at-doha-diamond-league-after-injury-layoff-1503606147.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T19:46:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Neeraj Chopra set for comeback at Doha Diamond League after injury layoff</news:title><news:keywords>Doha Diamond League, Neeraj Chopra</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/business/indias-wholesale-inflation-surges-to-new-high-of-9-68-in-may-1503606143.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T19:26:19+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India’s wholesale inflation surges to new high of 9.68% in May</news:title><news:keywords>Crude petroleum, Fuel, Inflation</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/not-bothered-happy-but-surprised-agnimitra-paul-on-rebel-tmc-mps-joining-ncpi-1503606112.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T19:25:58+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Not bothered, happy but surprised: Agnimitra Paul on rebel TMC MPs joining NCPI</news:title><news:keywords>Agnimitra Paul, Nationalist Citizens Party of India, NCPI, TMC rebel MPs</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/indira-gandhi-would-have-banned-bjp-is-ashok-gehlot-trying-to-win-back-upset-gandhis-1503606138.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T19:24:05+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>‘Indira Gandhi would have banned BJP’: Is Ashok Gehlot trying to win back ‘upset’ Gandhis</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, Congress, Rajasthan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/india-slovakia-moving-forward-in-close-coordination-on-global-stage-pm-modi-says-in-bratislava-announces-key-mous-1503606121.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T19:21:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;India, Slovakia moving forward in close coordination on global stage,&#039; PM Modi says in Bratislava, announces key MoUs</news:title><news:keywords>India Slovakia MoU, Narendra Modi, Robert Rico, Slovakia</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/multi-layered-security-grid-activated-along-amarnath-yatra-route-in-anantnag-1503606133.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T19:21:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Multi-layered security grid activated along Amarnath Yatra route in Anantnag</news:title><news:keywords>Amarnath Yatra, Anantnag district</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/odisha-constitutes-task-force-as-el-nino-threat-looms-over-kharif-season-1503606130.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T19:19:11+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Odisha constitutes task force as El Niño threat looms over kharif season</news:title><news:keywords>El Nino, IMD, Odisha</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/not-ready-lyon-dismisses-retirement-talk-1503606126.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T19:16:06+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Not ready: Lyon dismisses retirement talk</news:title><news:keywords>Australia, Nathan Lyon</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/wahab-riaz-urges-patience-as-pakistan-women-adapt-to-a-new-playing-style-1503606125.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T19:14:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Wahab Riaz urges patience as Pakistan women adapt to a new playing style</news:title><news:keywords>ICC Women&#039;s T20 World Cup, Pakistan, Wahab Riaz</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/bjp-seeks-mega-projects-special-status-benefits-for-north-bengal-1503606122.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T19:11:48+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>BJP seeks mega projects, special status benefits for north Bengal</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, North Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/jharkhand-weighs-sharp-hike-in-wildlife-attack-compensation-1503606114.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T19:07:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Jharkhand weighs sharp hike in wildlife attack compensation</news:title><news:keywords>East Singhbhum, Jharkhand government, Saraikela-Kharsawan, West Singhbhum</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/congress-demands-strong-action-against-us-over-killing-of-indian-seafarers-questions-modis-silence-1503606111.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T19:05:15+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Congress demands strong action against US over killing of Indian seafarers, questions Modi’s silence</news:title><news:keywords>Congress, PM Modi, US</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/punjab-akal-takht-declares-bhagwant-mann-guilty-of-religious-misconduct-1503606106.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T19:02:46+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Punjab: Akal Takht declares Bhagwant Mann guilty of ‘religious misconduct’</news:title><news:keywords>Akal Takht Jathedar, Bhagwant Mann, Punjab AAP</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/hirakud-wetland-records-surge-in-summer-bird-breeding-with-conservation-efforts-yielding-results-1503606105.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T19:02:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Hirakud wetland records surge in summer bird breeding with conservation efforts yielding results</news:title><news:keywords>freshwater ecosystem, Hirakud Wetland, summer bird</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/bjp-leader-sanjay-tandon-takes-up-chandigarh-jbt-and-tgt-recruitment-issue-with-education-department-1503606101.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T18:41:32+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>BJP leader Sanjay Tandon takes up Chandigarh JBT and TGT recruitment issue with Education Department</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, Sanjay Tandon</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/trai-assesses-mobile-network-quality-across-metro-routes-under-dmrc-nmrc-ncrtc-in-delhi-lsa-1503606094.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T18:39:06+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>TRAI assesses Mobile Network Quality across metro routes under DMRC, NMRC, NCRTC in Delhi LSA</news:title><news:keywords>NCRTC, NMRC, TRAI</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/red-road-to-be-shut-till-june-21-as-kolkata-observes-first-international-yoga-day-under-bjp-rule-1503606072.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T18:38:53+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Red Road to be shut till June 21 as Kolkata observes first International Yoga Day under BJP rule</news:title><news:keywords>International Day of Yoga, Kolkata traffic, Red Road, Suvendu Adhikari</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/watch-cockroach-janta-party-founder-abhijeet-dipke-slapped-multiple-times-during-jaipur-protest-1503606086.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T18:36:23+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>WATCH: Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke slapped multiple times during Jaipur protest</news:title><news:keywords>Abhijeet Dipke, CJP founder slapped, Cockroach Janta Party</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/udf-iuml-in-a-quandary-over-nomination-of-non-muslims-to-waqf-board-1503606091.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T18:35:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>UDF, IUML in a quandary over nomination of Non-Muslims to Waqf Board</news:title><news:keywords>IUML, UDF, Waqf Board</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/mp-man-commits-suicide-after-shooting-female-business-partner-1503606081.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T18:28:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>MP man commits suicide after shooting female business partner</news:title><news:keywords>Jabalpur city, Madhya Pradesh, Suicide</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/15-vessels-cross-hormuz-safely-as-india-monitors-gulf-situation-1503606078.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T18:27:59+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>15 vessels cross Hormuz safely as India monitors Gulf situation</news:title><news:keywords>Hormuz, Iran, US, West Asian conflict</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/%e2%82%b9201-crore-kavach-project-approved-for-ambala-division-railways-expands-safety-network-across-key-northern-routes-1503606079.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T18:21:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>₹201 crore Kavach project approved for Ambala Division; Railways expands safety network across key northern routes</news:title><news:keywords>Automatic Train Protection, Indian Railways</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/chhattisgarh-cm-sai-calls-on-public-representatives-to-make-school-enrolment-drive-a-peoples-movement-1503606074.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T18:17:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Chhattisgarh CM Sai calls on public representatives to make school enrolment drive a people&#039;s movement</news:title><news:keywords>Chhattisgarh, Shala Pravesh Utsav, Vishnu Deo Sai</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/business/indias-trade-deficit-recorded-at-28-21-billion-exports-grow-18-1503606076.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T18:17:47+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India&#039;s trade deficit recorded at $28.21 billion, exports grow 18%</news:title><news:keywords>Exports, Merchandise</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/gov-job-candidates-can-take-home-their-omr-answer-sheets-says-suvendu-1503606065.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T17:53:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Gov job candidates can take home their OMR answer sheets, says Suvendu</news:title><news:keywords>OMR answer sheets, Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/supreme-court-issues-notice-to-punjab-govt-over-plea-alleging-failure-to-implement-ews-quota-in-schools-1503606067.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T17:51:40+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Supreme Court issues notice to Punjab govt over plea alleging failure to implement EWS quota in schools</news:title><news:keywords>Bhagwant Mann, EWS quota, Punjab schools, Supreme Court</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/kolkata-municipal-corporation-launches-swachhata-se-swagat-campaign-to-welcome-pm-modi-1503606057.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T17:38:20+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kolkata Municipal Corporation launches &#039;Swachhata Se Swagat&#039; campaign to welcome PM Modi</news:title><news:keywords>campaign drive, KMC, PM Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ncc-establishes-2-new-state-directorates-in-andhra-pradesh-jharkhand-1503606055.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T16:56:23+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>NCC establishes 2 new State Directorates in Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand</news:title><news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, National Cadet Corps, NCC State Directorates</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/two-former-mds-of-reliance-anil-ambani-group-raag-sent-to-ed-custody-in-money-laundering-case-1503606051.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T16:56:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Two former MDs of Reliance Anil Ambani Group (RAAG) sent to ED custody in money laundering case</news:title><news:keywords>Anil Ambani fraud case, ED seizes Anil Ambani assets, Enforcement Case Information Register (ECIR), Reliance-Anil Ambani Group</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/rti-activism-has-become-a-new-business-supreme-court-1503606052.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T16:40:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>RTI activism has become a new business: Supreme Court</news:title><news:keywords>Court news, Rakesh Kumar Behl, RTI activism, Supreme Court</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/interim-trade-deal-india-us-to-hold-fresh-talks-on-june-23-24-1503606043.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T16:22:31+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Interim trade deal: India, US to hold fresh talks on June 23-24</news:title><news:keywords>India US interim trade deal, India-US bilateral ties, Piyush Goyal, USTR India visit</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/rs-15-crore-from-kalighater-kaku-15-minute-phone-conversation-what-ed-questioned-abhishek-from-cbi-chargesheet-1503606031.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T16:22:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Rs 15 crore from &#039;Kalighater Kaku&#039;, 15-minute phone conversation: What ED questioned Abhishek from CBI chargesheet</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, teachers recruitment scam, telephone conversation</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/notorious-vehicle-thief-arrested-after-22-years-from-uttar-pradesh-1503606037.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T16:06:34+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Notorious vehicle thief arrested after 22 years from Uttar Pradesh</news:title><news:keywords>car stolen, car thief, Crime news, UP Police</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/uk-bans-social-media-access-for-children-under-16-addiction-mental-health-concerns-1503605997.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T16:04:50+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>No social media before 16: UK announces landmark ban after parents flag addiction concerns</news:title><news:keywords>Digital Addiction, India Social media norm, Social media ban, UK PM Keir Starmer</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/indias-growth-trajectory-a-lesson-for-eu-says-slovak-pm-robert-fico-as-he-hosts-modi-in-bratislava-1503606030.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T15:47:05+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;India&#039;s growth trajectory a lesson for EU,&#039; says Slovak PM Robert Fico as he hosts Modi in Bratislava</news:title><news:keywords>European Union, India economic growth, Modi Slovakia visit, Robert Fico on India economic growth, Slovak PM Robert Fico</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/cid-visits-west-bengal-legislative-assembly-for-signature-forgery-investigation-1503606020.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T15:32:39+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CID visits West Bengal Legislative Assembly for signature forgery investigation</news:title><news:keywords>CID, signature forgery case, West Bengal Assembly</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/pm-modi-slovakian-counterpart-robert-fico-hold-talks-in-bratislava-1503606024.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T15:32:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Modi, Slovakian counterpart Robert Fico hold talks in Bratislava</news:title><news:keywords>India-Slovakia Relations, PM Modi Slovakia visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Robert Fico</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/dust-storm-winds-up-to-92-kmph-hit-delhi-red-alert-issued-1503606021.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T15:21:23+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Dust storm, winds up to 92 kmph hit Delhi; red alert issued</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi red alert, Delhi weather, Dust storm, IMD weather update</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-japan-fans-earn-global-praise-after-cleaning-stadium-following-2-2-draw-vs-netherlands-1503606004.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T14:41:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>FIFA World Cup: Japan fans earn global praise after cleaning stadium following 2–2 draw vs Netherlands</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, netherlands vs japan</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/court-wont-show-leniency-dilip-ghosh-warns-abhishek-against-non-cooperation-in-probe-1503605970.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T14:32:32+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Court won&#039;t show leniency&#039;: Dilip Ghosh warns Abhishek against non-cooperation in probe</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, Amit Shah, Aroop Biswas, CID, Dilip Ghosh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/forget-what-happened-before-deepti-sharma-explains-mindset-behind-match-winning-5-fer-vs-pakistan-1503605939.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T14:30:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>“Forget what happened in previous over”: Deepti Sharma explains mindset behind match-winning 5-fer vs Pakistan</news:title><news:keywords>Deepti Sharma, ICC Women&#039;s T20 World Cup 2026</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pm-modi-arrives-in-slovakia-on-first-ever-visit-by-an-indian-pm-since-1993-seeks-stronger-trade-and-defence-ties-1503605826.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T08:36:33+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Modi arrives in Slovakia on first-ever visit by an Indian PM since 1993, seeks stronger trade and defence ties</news:title><news:keywords>Bratislava, India-Slovakia Relations, PM Narendra Modi, Robert Fico, Slovakia</news:keywords></news:news>

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