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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/udma-minister-directs-to-set-up-cold-storage-at-kmc-markets-1503609378.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T22:57:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>UDMA minister directs to set up cold storage at KMC markets</news:title><news:keywords>KMC, Urban Development</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/dgp-reviews-security-arrangements-ahead-of-shri-amarnathji-yatra-1503609374.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T22:53:34+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>DGP reviews security arrangements ahead of Shri Amarnathji Yatra</news:title><news:keywords>DGP, Shri Amarnathji Yatra</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/indias-great-wall-savita-punia-honoured-with-padma-shri-1503609370.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T22:21:14+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India&#039;s &#039;Great Wall&#039; Savita Punia honoured with Padma Shri</news:title><news:keywords></news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/uttarakhand-cm-dhami-warns-of-action-against-misleading-information-on-nihang-gurdwara-crisis-1503609367.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T22:14:15+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Uttarakhand CM Dhami warns of action against misleading information on Nihang Gurdwara crisis</news:title><news:keywords>Dehradun, Pushkar Singh Dhami</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/hundreds-gather-as-sindhu-darshan-yatra-and-first-sindhu-kumbh-begin-in-leh-1503609359.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T22:08:02+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Hundreds gather as Sindhu Darshan yatra and first Sindhu Kumbh begin in Leh</news:title><news:keywords>30th Sindhu Darshan Yatra, Leh</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/supplements/law/sc-stays-delhi-hc-order-directing-release-of-1993-bowbazar-blast-convict-1503609357.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T21:57:53+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>SC stays Delhi HC order directing release of 1993 Bowbazar blast convict</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi High Court, Kolkata, Supreme Court</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/tej-pratap-accuses-close-aide-of-stealing-cash-and-jewellery-expels-him-from-party-1503609354.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T21:42:43+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Tej Pratap accuses close aide of stealing cash and jewellery, expels him from party</news:title><news:keywords>JJD, Lalu Prasad Yadav</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/16-newly-elected-mlcs-sworn-in-at-maha-legislative-council-1503609351.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T21:38:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>16 newly elected MLCs sworn in at Maha Legislative Council</news:title><news:keywords>MP Supriya Sule, Vidhan Parishad Hall</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/shibu-soren-conferred-padma-bhushan-posthumously-1503609348.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T21:33:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Shibu Soren conferred Padma Bhushan posthumously</news:title><news:keywords>Jharkhand, JJM, Shibu Soren</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/chhattisgarh-cabinet-clears-vb-g-ram-g-livelihood-hubs-and-biogas-policy-1503609345.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T21:28:35+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Chhattisgarh Cabinet clears VB-G RAM G, livelihood hubs and biogas policy</news:title><news:keywords>Chhattisgarh, livelihood hubs, VB-G RAM G</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/jakhar-seeks-cm-manns-resignation-over-sacrilege-controversy-calls-for-high-court-monitored-probe-1503609342.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T21:22:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Jakhar seeks CM Mann’s resignation over sacrilege controversy, calls for High Court-monitored probe</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, Punjab, Sunil Jakhar</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/centre-revamps-fcra-rules-ngos-must-declare-purpose-area-of-operation-for-foreign-funds-1503609340.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T21:18:06+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Centre revamps FCRA rules; NGOs must declare purpose, area of operation for foreign funds</news:title><news:keywords>FCRA, NGOs</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/10-indian-flagged-vessels-still-in-persian-gulf-region-mea-1503609338.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T21:13:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>10 Indian-flagged vessels still in Persian Gulf region: MEA</news:title><news:keywords>MEA, Persian Gulf</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/sebi-proposes-direct-market-access-to-all-investors-1503609336.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T21:10:01+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Sebi proposes direct market access to all investors</news:title><news:keywords>Sebi, Stock exchange</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/chhattisgarh-cm-pays-tribute-to-dr-syama-prasad-mookerjee-on-his-martyrdom-day-1503609330.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T21:05:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Chhattisgarh CM pays tribute to Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his martyrdom day</news:title><news:keywords>Chhattisgarh, Vishnu Deo Sai</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pm-modi-says-fight-against-naxalism-is-a-triumph-of-development-and-public-trust-1503609328.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T21:05:37+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Modi says fight against Naxalism is a triumph of development and public trust</news:title><news:keywords>Naxalism, PM Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/india-china-note-progress-towards-gradual-normalisation-of-ties-mea-1503609333.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T21:05:33+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India, China note progress towards &#039;gradual normalisation&#039; of ties: MEA</news:title><news:keywords>BRICS, China, India</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/siliguri/dudhey-bridge-rohini-kurseong-road-top-agenda-at-high-level-infrastructure-review-meet-on-north-bengal-1503609327.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T21:03:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Dudhey bridge, Rohini-Kurseong Road top agenda at high-level infrastructure review meet on north Bengal</news:title><news:keywords>Darjeeling, Dudhey bridge, Gorkhaland Territorial Administration</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/bhagwant-mann-viral-video-row-gurugram-police-files-fir-in-alleged-fake-forensic-report-case-khaira-says-earlier-claims-proven-right-1503609318.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T20:39:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bhagwant Mann viral video row: Gurugram police file FIR over alleged fake forensic report; Khaira says Congress claims vindicated</news:title><news:keywords>Bhagwant Mann sacrilege case, Bhagwant Mann viral video, Bhagwant Mann viral video forensic report, Gurugram Police FIR</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/kolkata-roads-should-not-be-named-after-mughal-pathan-rulers-suvendu-in-assembly-announces-panel-1503609316.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T20:32:15+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Kolkata roads should not be named after Mughal, Pathan rulers&#039;: Suvendu in assembly, announces panel</news:title><news:keywords>Kolkata roads, Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal Assembly</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/you-left-me-on-my-birthday-i-loved-you-so-much-siya-goyals-instagram-story-after-killing-fiance-1503609286.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T19:59:50+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;You left me on my birthday...I loved you so much&#039;: Siya Goyal&#039;s Instagram story after killing fiancé</news:title><news:keywords>Ketan Agarwal murder, Lohagad Fort murder, Siya Goyal, Siya Goyal Instagram story</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/business/adani-group-to-invest-around-rs-1-lakh-crore-in-airports-1503609308.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T19:53:46+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Adani Group to invest around Rs 1 lakh crore in airports</news:title><news:keywords>Adani Airport, Adani Group</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/the-yogi-govt-that-operates-bulldozers-has-no-firefighting-system-aap-mp-sanjay-singh-1503609306.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T19:48:46+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>The Yogi govt that operates bulldozers has no firefighting system: AAP MP Sanjay Singh</news:title><news:keywords>AAP, MP Sanjay Singh, Rajya Sabha</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/west-burdwan-dm-shortlists-sites-for-100-seat-medical-college-1503609304.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T19:46:59+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>West Burdwan DM shortlists sites for 100-seat medical college</news:title><news:keywords>medical college in Asansol, West Burdwan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/fresh-churn-in-tmc-mamata-banerjee-expels-firhad-hakim-aroop-biswas-from-party-1503609275.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T19:44:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Fresh churn in TMC: Mamata Banerjee expels Firhad Hakim, Aroop Biswas from party</news:title><news:keywords>Aroop Biswas, Firhad Hakim, Mamata Banerjee, Trinamool Congress</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/akhilesh-claims-bjp-wants-to-replace-cms-of-mp-rajasthan-up-1503609298.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T19:43:46+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Akhilesh claims BJP wants to replace CMs of MP, Rajasthan. UP</news:title><news:keywords>Akhilesh Yadav, BJP, Samajwadi Party</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/shinde-says-uddhav-will-get-more-shocks-work-begins-to-poach-30-bmc-corporators-1503609295.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T19:36:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Shinde says Uddhav will get more shocks, work begins to poach 30 BMC corporators</news:title><news:keywords>Eknath Shinde, Maharashtra, Shiv Sena</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/special-campaign-against-illegal-coaching-institutes-up-higher-education-minister-1503609292.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T19:33:25+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Special campaign against illegal coaching institutes: UP higher education minister</news:title><news:keywords>Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh government, Yogendra Upadhya</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/supplements/law/sc-asks-bengal-agriculture-workers-body-to-move-calcutta-hc-over-ration-card-linkage-with-sir-classifications-1503609290.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T19:28:32+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>SC asks Bengal agriculture workers’ body to move Calcutta HC over ration card linkage with SIR classifications</news:title><news:keywords>Article 32, Sir, Supreme Court</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/mp-govt-approves-development-projects-worth-rs-5960-crore-1503609284.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T19:24:43+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>MP govt approves development projects worth Rs 5,960 crore</news:title><news:keywords>Dr Mohan Yadav, Madhya Pradesh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/business/stock-markets-end-sharply-lower-sensex-falls-nearly-900-points-1503609282.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T19:21:50+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Stock markets end sharply lower, Sensex falls nearly 900 points</news:title><news:keywords>Indian stock markets, Nifty, US-Iran</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/thunderstorms-strong-winds-bring-brief-relief-in-delhi-as-mercury-climbs-back-to-40c-1503609277.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T19:18:54+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Thunderstorms, strong winds bring brief relief in Delhi as mercury climbs back to 40°C</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi climate, Dust storm, IMD</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/how-the-archery-premier-league-is-helping-indian-archers-thrive-under-pressure-ahead-of-season-2-1503609255.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T19:17:04+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>How the Archery Premier League is helping Indian archers thrive under pressure ahead of Season 2</news:title><news:keywords>Ankita bhakat, Archery Premier League, Dhiraj Bommadevara</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/desperate-attempt-to-cover-up-its-own-failings-mea-slams-pakistan-ministers-war-threat-over-indus-waters-treaty-1503609243.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T19:08:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Desperate attempt to cover up its own failings&#039;: MEA slams Pakistan minister&#039;s war threat over Indus Waters Treaty</news:title><news:keywords>India-Pakistan relations, Indus Waters Treaty, Indus Waters Treaty suspension, Khawaja Asif, MEA, Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, Randhir Jaiswal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/not-a-single-thief-will-be-spared-suvendus-scathing-attack-on-opposition-in-bengal-assembly-1503609253.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T19:07:35+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Not a single thief will be spared&#039;: Suvendu&#039;s scathing attack on Opposition in Bengal assembly</news:title><news:keywords>infiltration, Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal Assembly</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/uproar-in-kerala-assembly-ldf-stages-walkout-over-low-alcohol-liquor-tax-1503609267.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T18:53:02+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Uproar in Kerala Assembly: LDF stages walkout over low-alcohol liquor tax</news:title><news:keywords>Kerala Legislative Assembly, LDF</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/chief-ministers-relief-fund-diverted-kiifb-a-liability-cag-report-for-2024-25-tabled-in-kerala-assembly-1503609264.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T18:47:56+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Chief Minister&#039;s Relief Fund diverted, KIIFB a liability; CAG report for 2024-25 tabled in  Kerala Assembly</news:title><news:keywords>CAG, Kerala Legislative Assembly, KIIFB</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/nhai-signs-mou-with-ncaer-to-establish-centre-for-economics-of-transportation-mobility-and-logistics-1503609261.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T18:44:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>NHAI signs MoU with NCAER to establish Centre for Economics of Transportation, Mobility and Logistics</news:title><news:keywords>NCAER, NHAI</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/mann-govt-committed-to-economic-security-of-persons-with-disabilities-dr-baljit-kaur-1503609259.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T18:42:46+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Mann govt committed to economic security of persons with disabilities: Dr Baljit Kaur</news:title><news:keywords>Baljit Kaur, Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab government</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/congress-leader-sees-panic-in-sndp-yogam-general-secretary-over-demand-for-re-investigation-of-his-colleague-1503609256.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T18:39:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Congress leader sees panic in SNDP Yogam general secretary over demand for re-investigation of his colleague</news:title><news:keywords>Kerela, SNDP Yogam, V M Sudheeran</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/coaching-centre-fire-43-coaching-institutes-and-three-hotels-sealed-in-up-1503609250.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T18:34:46+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Coaching centre fire: 43 coaching institutes and three hotels sealed in UP</news:title><news:keywords>Agra, Bareilly, Kanpur, Meerut, Noida, Prayagraj, UP</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/abhishek-banerjee-moves-calcutta-high-court-seeking-permission-for-overseas-eye-treatment-1503609240.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T18:33:46+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Abhishek Banerjee moves Calcutta High Court seeking permission for overseas eye treatment</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, Calcutta High Court, eye treatment, Justice Sougata Bhattacharyya</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/cm-assures-rehabilitation-benefits-to-families-settled-in-delhi-slums-until-january-1-2025-1503609248.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T18:31:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CM assures rehabilitation benefits to families settled in Delhi slums until January 1, 2025</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi government, DUSIB, Rekha Gupta</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/political-industry-leaders-welcome-metro-surveys-for-asansol-and-durgapur-1503609245.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T18:28:50+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Political, industry leaders welcome Metro surveys for Asansol and Durgapur</news:title><news:keywords>Asansol, Durgapur, Metro, Swapan Dasgupta</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/sit-finds-major-safety-lapses-in-aliganj-building-after-deadly-fire-1503609242.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T18:24:58+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>SIT finds Major safety lapses in Aliganj building after deadly fire</news:title><news:keywords>SIT, UP, Yogi Adityanath</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/gehlot-launches-scathing-attack-on-modi-government-accuses-bjp-of-killing-democracy-through-defections-1503609239.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T18:22:29+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Gehlot launches scathing attack on Modi Government, accuses BJP of ‘killing democracy’ through defections</news:title><news:keywords>Ashok Gehlot, BJP, Congress, PM Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/govt-employees-hail-suvendu-govt-for-da-hike-announcement-of-fresh-recruitment-1503609231.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T18:19:34+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Govt employees hail Suvendu govt for DA hike, announcement of fresh recruitment</news:title><news:keywords>DA, Dearness allowance, Sangrami Joutha Mancha, West Bengal Budget</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/education-expo-2026-opens-endless-possibilities-for-aspirants-1503609234.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T18:19:19+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Education Expo 2026 opens endless possibilities for aspirants</news:title><news:keywords>Education Expo 2026, Kolkata, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cancelled-bali-trip-failed-first-attempt-and-insistence-on-lohagad-birthday-celebration-how-siya-allegedly-planned-fiance-ketans-murder-1503609228.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T18:10:53+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Cancelled Bali trip, failed first attempt and insistence on Lohagad birthday celebration: How Siya allegedly planned fiancé Ketan&#039;s murder</news:title><news:keywords>Chetan Chaudhary, Ketan Agarwal death, Ketan Agarwal murder case, Lohagad Fort murder, Pune businessman murder, Pune crime news, Siya Goyal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/you-are-afraid-of-me-kunal-ghosh-sparks-storm-in-bengal-assembly-during-debate-on-governors-address-1503609218.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T18:04:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;You are afraid of me&#039;: Kunal Ghosh sparks storm in Bengal Assembly during debate on Governor’s address</news:title><news:keywords>Bengal Budget session, Kunal Ghosh, Shankar Ghosh, Trinamool Congress</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/uncertainty-surrounds-bittus-ministerial-tenure-after-the-rajya-sabha-term-ends-1503609223.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T17:23:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Uncertainty surrounds Bittu&#039;s ministerial tenure after the Rajya Sabha term ends</news:title><news:keywords>Ravneet Singh Bittu</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/fatf-revises-terror-funding-sanctions-rules-brings-humanitarian-exemptions-into-focus-1503609219.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T17:13:01+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>FATF revises terror-funding sanctions rules, brings humanitarian exemptions into focus</news:title><news:keywords>FATF, Humanitarian aid, UNSCR</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/heavy-rain-batters-kolkata-north-bengal-trees-uprooted-at-multiple-places-pics-inside-1503609182.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T16:52:11+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Heavy rain batters Kolkata, north Bengal; trees uprooted at multiple places | Pics inside</news:title><news:keywords>Heavy rain, IMD, Kolkata Rains, north Bengal rain, thunderstrike</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/haryana-rajasthan-reach-consensus-on-water-sharing-under-1994-pact-mou-to-be-signed-next-week-1503609205.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T16:50:04+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Haryana, Rajasthan reach consensus on water sharing under 1994 pact; MoU to be signed next week</news:title><news:keywords>1994 Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB) agreement, Bhajanlal Sharma, Haryana Rajasthan water sharing MoU, Haryana Rajasthan water sharing pact, Nayab Singh Saini</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/bangladeshs-balancing-act-delhi-or-beijing-1503609199.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T16:35:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bangladesh’s balancing act: Delhi or Beijing?</news:title><news:keywords>Bangladesh, India-Bangladesh ties</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pune-businessmans-accidental-death-at-lohagad-fort-trek-was-actually-murder-claims-police-fiancee-her-lover-arrested-1503609190.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T16:33:25+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Pune businessman&#039;s &#039;accidental&#039; death at Lohagad Fort trek was planned murder, claims police; fiancee, her lover arrested</news:title><news:keywords>Chetan Chaudhary, Crime news, Ketan Agarwal murder by finacee lover, Ketan Vishal Agarwal murder, Lohagad Fort murder, Pune businessman murder, Siya Goyal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/pbks-all-rounder-replaces-injured-nitish-reddy-in-india-squads-for-ireland-and-england-t20is-1503609180.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T16:23:28+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PBKS all-rounder replaces injured Nitish Reddy in India squads for Ireland and England T20Is</news:title><news:keywords>India vs Ireland, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Suryansh shedge</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/isf-cpim-to-meet-cm-suvendu-over-renaming-of-kolkatas-suhrawardy-avenue-1503609174.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T15:58:31+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>ISF, CPI(M) to meet CM Suvendu over renaming of Kolkata&#039;s Suhrawardy Avenue</news:title><news:keywords>Indian Secular Front, Kolkata Municipal Corporation, Naushad Siddiqui</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/ipl-rishabh-pant-returns-to-delhi-capitals-as-kuldeep-yadav-joins-lsg-in-blockbuster-swap-1503609173.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T15:55:15+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>IPL: Rishabh Pant returns to Delhi Capitals as Kuldeep Yadav joins LSG in blockbuster swap</news:title><news:keywords>indian premier league (ipl), Kuldeep Yadav, Rishabh Pant</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ladakh-bandh-leh-apex-body-kargil-democratic-alliance-protest-delay-in-centres-response-over-statehood-demand-1503609167.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T15:47:06+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ladakh Bandh: Leh Apex Body, Kargil Democratic Alliance protest ‘delay’ in Centre’s response over statehood demand</news:title><news:keywords>Kargil Democratic Alliance, Ladakh shutdown, Leh Apex Body, Leh protest</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/jay-shah-mandaviya-highlight-sports-transformative-power-on-olympic-day-1503609133.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T15:40:25+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Jay Shah, Mandaviya highlight sport&#039;s transformative power on Olympic Day</news:title><news:keywords>Jay Shah, Mansukh Manadaviya, Olympic Day</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/rs-4-crore-worth-gold-ornaments-seized-from-residence-of-arrested-tmc-leader-sabyasachi-duttas-close-aide-1503609140.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T15:17:48+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Rs 4 crore worth gold ornaments seized from residence of arrested TMC leader Sabyasachi Dutta&#039;s close aide</news:title><news:keywords>Bidhannagar City police, Sabyasachi Dutta, Tehatta</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/ott/alliance-trailer-kunal-kemmu-prime-video-reality-show-june-26-1503609162.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T15:10:59+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Alliance trailer out: Kunal Kemmu hosts a daily reality show where loyalty is a trap and only one contestant survives</news:title><news:keywords>Alliance, Amazon Prime Video, Kunal Kemmu</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/eetha-teaser-shraddha-kapoor-vithabai-narayangaonkar-lavani-biopic-release-date-1503609157.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T15:02:30+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Eetha teaser OUT: Shraddha Kapoor plays Vithabai Narayangaonkar, the tamasha artiste who performed 9 months pregnant</news:title><news:keywords>eetha, Shraddha Kapoor</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/locked-exits-panic-calls-and-failed-biometric-system-survivor-account-raises-safety-questions-after-lucknow-fire-kills-18-sit-begins-probe-1503609153.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T14:55:39+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Locked exits, panic calls and failed biometric system: Survivor account raises safety questions after Lucknow fire kills 18; SIT begins probe</news:title><news:keywords>Aliganj Fire Tragedy, Lucknow coaching centre fire, Lucknow fire, Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/give-men-rs-500-too-punjab-youths-rap-message-to-cm-bhagwant-mann-catches-social-medias-attention-1503609146.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T14:44:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Give men Rs 500 too&#039;: Punjab youths&#039; rap message to CM Bhagwant Mann catches social media&#039;s attention</news:title><news:keywords>Bhagwant Mann, Punjab, Social Media, Viral Video, welfare schemes</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/southern_cinema/cm-vijay-fires-back-reel-cm-critics-first-tamil-nadu-assembly-speech-tvk-political-journey-1503609147.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T14:43:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Vijay fires back at &#039;reel CM&#039; jibe in Assembly speech, points to 85,000-strong fan club legacy</news:title><news:keywords>Thalapathy Vijay, TVK</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ram-mandir-donation-case-sit-submits-report-to-up-government-1503609141.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T14:41:46+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ram Mandir donation row: SIT submits initial probe report to UP government, findings kept confidential</news:title><news:keywords>Ram Mandir donation row, Ram Mandir Trust, SIT probe, UP CM Yogi Adityanath</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/southern_cinema/prakash-raj-non-bailable-warrant-voter-id-multiple-states-bengaluru-court-1503609142.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T14:31:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Voter ID cards in 4 states? Bengaluru Court issues non-bailable warrant against Prakash Raj</news:title><news:keywords>Prakash Raj</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/11-year-old-girl-abducted-from-footpath-raped-murdered-in-delhis-mehrauli-cabbie-arrested-within-hours-1503609106.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T14:31:12+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>11-year-old girl abducted from footpath, raped, murdered in Delhi&#039;s Mehrauli; cabbie arrested within hours</news:title><news:keywords>Child safety, Delhi Crime, Delhi police, POCSO, Rape and Murder</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/siliguri/former-rajya-sabha-mp-shanta-chhetri-urges-suvendu-to-address-long-pending-gorkhaland-aspirations-1503609130.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T14:10:59+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Former Rajya Sabha MP Shanta Chhetri urges Suvendu to address long-pending Gorkhaland aspirations</news:title><news:keywords>Gorkhaland, Shanta Chhetri, Subhash Ghising, Suvendu</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/india-suffer-injury-blow-as-all-rounder-ruled-out-of-ireland-and-england-white-ball-tours-1503609115.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T13:51:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India suffer injury blow as all-rounder ruled out of Ireland and England white-ball tours</news:title><news:keywords>India vs England, India vs Ireland, Nitish Reddy</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/features/terrace-waterproofing-complete-guide-to-protect-your-roof-from-leakage-1503609110.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T13:34:35+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Terrace Waterproofing: Complete Guide to Protect Your Roof from Leakage</news:title><news:keywords>Terrace Waterproofing, Waterproofing</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/created-homeland-for-bengali-hindus-suvendu-on-syama-prasad-mookerjees-death-anniversary-pays-floral-tribute-1503609084.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T12:49:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Created homeland for Bengali Hindus&#039;: Suvendu on Syama Prasad Mookerjee&#039;s death anniversary, pays floral tribute</news:title><news:keywords>Bengali Hindus, Suvendu Adhikari, Syama Prasad Mookerjee, West Bengal CM</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/theft-at-tej-pratap-yadavs-patna-residence-complaint-alleges-rs-20-lakh-cash-valuables-missing-1503609083.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T12:23:14+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Theft at Tej Pratap Yadav’s Patna residence: Complaint alleges Rs 20 lakh cash, valuables missing</news:title><news:keywords>Bihar, Tej Pratap Yadav, theft cases</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/idfc-first-bank-case-cbi-arrests-ias-officer-pankaj-aggarwal-over-government-fund-misappropriation-1503609075.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T11:56:34+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>IDFC First Bank case: CBI arrests IAS officer Pankaj Aggarwal over government fund misappropriation</news:title><news:keywords>CBI probe, IDFC Bank fraud, IDFC First Bank, public fund misuse</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/telegram-returns-to-google-play-store-after-neet-re-exam-block-message-editing-curbs-stay-till-june-30-1503609071.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T11:44:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Telegram returns to Google Play Store after NEET re-exam block; message-editing curbs stay till June 30</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi High Court, NEET UG 2026, NTA, Telegram, Telegram ban</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/hollywood/madonna-biopic-scrapped-universal-pictures-budget-dispute-netflix-series-1503609066.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T11:30:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>She wrote the script. Universal owns it. Madonna explains the legal trap that killed her biopic.</news:title><news:keywords>biopic, Madonna</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/mamata-banerjee-stakes-claim-to-tmc-leadership-before-ec-after-rebel-faction-names-arup-roy-party-chief-1503609048.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T11:28:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Mamata Banerjee stakes claim to TMC leadership before EC after rebel faction names Arup Roy party chief</news:title><news:keywords>Arup Roy, Mamata Banerjee, TMC rebellion, Trinamool Congress, West Bengal Politics</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/fifa-wc-2026-kylian-mbappe-closes-in-on-messis-world-cup-scoring-record-in-frances-3-0-win-over-iraq-1503609059.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T11:27:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>FIFA WC 2026: Kylian Mbappe closes in on Messi&#039;s World Cup scoring record in France&#039;s 3-0 win over Iraq</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, france vs iraq, Kylian Mbappe</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/hollywood/keanu-reeves-new-lego-movie-universal-josh-cooley-1503609063.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T11:22:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>New Lego movie takes shape at Universal with Keanu Reeves starring and Josh Cooley directing</news:title><news:keywords>Keanu Reeves</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/hollywood/tom-hanks-ai-woody-voice-toy-story-6-1503609058.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T11:17:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Scary thought&#039;: Tom Hanks warns Disney could use AI to voice Woody in ‘Toy Story 6’ without him</news:title><news:keywords>Tom Hanks, Toy story, toy story 5</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/words-cannot-explain-it-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-shares-emotional-reaction-to-receiving-first-india-jersey-1503609042.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T11:08:48+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Words cannot explain it&#039;: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shares emotional reaction to receiving first India jersey</news:title><news:keywords>BCCI, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/shatrughan-sinha-recalls-shashi-kapoor-most-cheerful-aa-gale-lag-jaa-1973-1503609050.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T11:05:29+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;He was the most cheerful&#039;: Shatrughan Sinha remembers Shashi Kapoor 50+ years after their film &#039;Aa Gale Lag Jaa&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>Old Bollywood, Shashi Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/southern_cinema/nandini-reddy-samantha-ruth-prabhu-pregnant-maa-inti-bangaaram-43-crore-1503609044.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T10:58:38+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Maa Inti Bangaaram&#039; director says Samantha Ruth Prabhu&#039;s pregnancy and film&#039;s success arrived together</news:title><news:keywords>Maa Inti Bangaaram, Nandini Reddy, Samantha Ruth Prabhu</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/i-get-problems-solved-fast-including-with-bibi-trump-after-netanyahu-rejects-israeli-troop-withdrawal-from-southern-lebanon-1503609036.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T10:55:05+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>‘I get problems solved fast, including with Bibi’: Trump after Netanyahu rejects Israeli troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon</news:title><news:keywords>Benjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump, Israel Lebanon conflict, uS iran talks, West Asia</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/southern_cinema/keerthy-suresh-cm-vijay-52nd-birthday-2026-first-as-chief-minister-1503609038.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T10:46:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;For the first time in over a decade...&#039;: Keerthy Suresh explains why Vijay&#039;s 52nd birthday feels different this year</news:title><news:keywords>Keerthy Suresh, Tamil Nadu, Thalapathy Vijay</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/fifa-wc-2026-messi-breaks-world-cup-scoring-record-as-argentina-beat-austria-2-0-1503609028.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T10:43:14+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>FIFA WC 2026: Messi breaks World Cup scoring record as Argentina beat Austria 2-0</news:title><news:keywords>Argentina vs Austria, FIFA World Cup 2026, Lionel Messi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/southern_cinema/khalifa-malayalam-movie-prithviraj-shoot-wrap-onam-2026-release-1503609034.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T10:39:01+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Prithviraj Sukumaran&#039;s &#039;Khalifa&#039; wraps shooting, heads for Onam 2026 release</news:title><news:keywords>Khalifa, Prithviraj Sukumaran</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/tmc-serves-notices-to-firhad-hakim-aroop-biswas-and-others-after-rebel-camp-forms-parallel-committee-1503609027.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T10:36:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>TMC serves notices to Firhad Hakim, Aroop Biswas and others after rebel camp forms parallel committee</news:title><news:keywords>Mamata Banerjee, Ritabrata Banerjee, TMC Internal Rift, Trinamool Congress, West Bengal Politics</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/arjun-kapoor-neet-re-exam-father-daughter-denied-entry-vidisha-madhya-pradesh-viral-1503609029.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T10:32:19+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Arjun Kapoor reacts to viral NEET video as father breaks down outside exam centre in MP&#039;s Vidisha</news:title><news:keywords>Arjun Kapoor, NEET</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/tiruvallur-ammonia-gas-leak-death-toll-rises-to-7-all-deceased-were-odisha-workers-1503609013.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T10:14:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Tiruvallur ammonia gas leak: Death toll rises to 7, all deceased were Odisha workers</news:title><news:keywords>Ammonia gas leak, Tamil Nadu, Tiruvallur</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/can-congress-and-sp-join-hands-to-challenge-bjp-in-2027-up-polls-salman-khurshid-sees-good-chance-to-turn-things-around-1503609019.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T10:05:10+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Can Congress and SP join hands to challenge BJP in 2027 UP polls? Salman Khurshid sees ‘good chance to turn things around&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>Congress, Salman Khurshid, Samajwadi Party, Uttar Pradesh politics</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/supplements/campus/pharmaceutical-engineering-a-growing-career-path-in-healthcare-innovation-1503609016.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T10:04:30+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Pharmaceutical Engineering: A Growing Career Path In Healthcare Innovation</news:title><news:keywords>Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/lucknow-tragedy-triggers-wider-scrutiny-15-victims-identified-kanpur-authorities-target-unsafe-establishments-1503609007.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T09:55:32+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Lucknow tragedy triggers wider scrutiny: 15 victims identified; Kanpur authorities target unsafe establishments</news:title><news:keywords>Aliganj fire, fire safety violations, Kanpur Development Authority, Lucknow fire tragedy, Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/fewer-people-will-not-save-the-planet-1503609012.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T09:52:34+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Fewer people will not save the planet</news:title><news:keywords>policymakers, Scientists</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/has-trump-scuppered-israels-w-asia-plans-1503609010.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T09:41:02+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Has Trump scuppered Israel’s W Asia plans?</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, Iran, Isreal, US</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/supplements/campus/balancing-digitisation-with-human-touch-1503609005.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T09:37:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Balancing Digitisation with Human Touch</news:title><news:keywords>AI, laptops, Mobiles</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/battle-for-control-of-tmc-intensifies-as-rebel-mlas-name-arup-roy-as-party-chief-seek-mentor-role-for-didi-mamata-banerjee-1503608997.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T09:30:39+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Battle for control of TMC intensifies as rebel MLAs name Arup Roy as party chief, seek mentor role for &#039;Didi&#039; Mamata Banerjee</news:title><news:keywords>Arup Roy, Mamata Banerjee, TMC crisis, Trinamool Congress, West Bengal Politics</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/missing-link-2-1503609001.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T09:30:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Missing Link</news:title><news:keywords>economic growth, economic security, India</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/security-theatre-1503608999.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T09:19:32+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Security Theatre</news:title><news:keywords>NEET-UG examination, police deployments, surveillance cameras</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/when-education-fails-youth-1503608995.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T09:13:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>When education fails youth</news:title><news:keywords></news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/lucknow-fire-tragedy-building-owners-arrested-fir-alleges-no-emergency-exit-at-site-where-18-people-died-1503608992.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T09:07:28+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Lucknow fire tragedy: Building owners arrested; FIR alleges no emergency exit at site where 18 people died</news:title><news:keywords>Aliganj Fire Tragedy, Fire safety, Lucknow fire, Lucknow news, Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/mumbai-may-get-monsoon-within-48-hours-imd-issues-heavy-rain-and-thunderstorm-alert-1503608989.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T08:41:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Mumbai may get monsoon within 48 hours; IMD issues heavy rain and thunderstorm alert</news:title><news:keywords>IMD weather alert, Maharashtra Rainfall, Mumbai Monsoon, Mumbai Weather, Southwest monsoon</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-will-no-longer-operate-as-before-war-tehran-to-administer-waterway-after-us-talks-1503608986.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T08:32:27+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Iran says Strait of Hormuz will no longer operate as before war; Tehran to administer waterway after US talks</news:title><news:keywords>Iran, Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, Strait of Hormuz, uS iran talks, West Asia</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/ill-do-what-i-have-to-do-trump-warns-iran-tehran-pushes-back-on-us-nuclear-inspection-claims-1503608984.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T08:08:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;I&#039;ll do what I have to do&#039;: Trump warns Iran; Tehran pushes back on US nuclear inspection claims</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, Iran nuclear programme, JD Vance, Switzerland Negotiations, uS iran talks</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/12-indians-killed-in-gas-plant-explosion-at-qatars-ras-laffan-industrial-city-1503608974.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T23:02:35+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>12 Indians killed in gas plant explosion at Qatar&#039;s Ras Laffan Industrial City</news:title><news:keywords>Indians killed in Qatar, Qatar gas plant blast, Qatar gas plant explosion, Ras Laffan Industrial City</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/in-a-push-to-sporting-culture-excellence-budget-proposes-university-mini-stadiums-1503608966.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T22:50:11+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>In a push to sporting culture, excellence Budget proposes university, mini stadiums</news:title><news:keywords>Sports university, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/bjp-hands-over-land-to-idgah-after-dismantling-tmc-office-in-west-burdwan-1503608969.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T22:49:58+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>BJP hands over land to Idgah after dismantling TMC office in West Burdwan</news:title><news:keywords>BJP government, INTTUC, TMC</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/nation-first-drives-indias-rise-as-credible-global-power-says-modi-at-republic-summit-2026-1503608963.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T22:49:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>‎Nation first drives India&#039;s rise as credible global power, says Modi at Republic Summit-2026</news:title><news:keywords>India, PM Modi, Republic Summit 2026</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/ritabrata-banerjee-led-rebel-faction-removes-mamata-banerjee-as-chairperson-of-real-tmc-forms-parallel-structure-1503608971.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T22:43:14+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ritabrata Banerjee-led rebel faction removes Mamata Banerjee as chairperson of &#039;real TMC&#039;, forms parallel structure</news:title><news:keywords>Mamata Banerjee, Mamata Banerjee removed as TMC chief, Ritabrata Banerjee, TMC rebellion, TMC split</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cashew-corporation-scam-government-secretary-appears-before-kerala-hc-in-contempt-plea-tenders-unconditional-apology-1503608960.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T22:14:18+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Cashew Corporation scam: Government Secretary appears before Kerala HC in contempt plea, tenders unconditional apology</news:title><news:keywords>Kerala High Court, KSCDC</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/give-them-time-muzumdar-backs-inexperienced-india-attack-after-sa-setback-1503608954.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T21:58:53+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Give them time: Muzumdar backs inexperienced India attack after SA setback</news:title><news:keywords>ICC Women&#039;s T20 World Cup 2026, South Africa</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/indian-womens-hockey-team-return-to-pro-league-with-commanding-nations-cup-triumph-1503608951.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T21:51:39+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Indian women’s hockey team return to Pro League with commanding Nations Cup triumph</news:title><news:keywords>FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2025-26</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/govt-committed-to-making-india-globally-competitive-tourism-destination-shekhawat-1503608947.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T21:47:47+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Govt committed to making India globally competitive tourism destination: Shekhawat</news:title><news:keywords>Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Ministry of Tourism</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/improve-investor-confidence-corporate-giants-hail-bengal-budgets-proposed-law-to-curb-syndicate-raj-1503608932.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T21:46:44+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Improve investor confidence&#039;: Corporate giants hail Bengal Budget&#039;s proposed law to curb &#039;syndicate raj&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>Bengal Chamber of Commerce, Indian Chamber of Commerce, Merchants Chamber of Commerce, Syndicate</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/nhai-directs-development-of-vehicle-repair-puncture-service-facilities-at-wayside-amenities-along-national-highways-and-expressways-1503608945.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T21:45:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>NHAI directs development of vehicle repair, puncture service facilities at wayside amenities along national highways and expressways</news:title><news:keywords>National Highways and Expressways, NHAI, Vehicle</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/kerala-hc-dismisses-pil-against-free-ksrtc-bus-travel-for-women-transgender-persons-1503608943.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T21:41:50+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kerala HC dismisses PIL against free KSRTC bus travel for women, transgender persons</news:title><news:keywords>Kerala High Court, PIL</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/land-dispute-behind-attack-on-pankaj-tripathis-brother-main-accused-held-1503608941.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T21:39:29+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Land dispute behind attack on Pankaj Tripathi’s brother, main accused held</news:title><news:keywords>Pankaj Tripathi, Rajesh Sah</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/after-kota-and-bikaner-post-caesarean-delivery-complications-emerge-in-jodhpur-1503608938.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T21:33:50+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>After Kota and Bikaner, post caesarean delivery complications emerge in Jodhpur</news:title><news:keywords>Kota and Bikaner, post caesarean</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ww-ii-airstrip-to-be-developed-as-regional-airport-in-purulia-1503608935.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T21:29:54+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>WW-II airstrip to be developed as regional airport in Purulia</news:title><news:keywords>Swapan Dasgupta, UDAN scheme</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ldf-walkout-in-kerala-assembly-over-rise-in-infectious-diseases-1503608931.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T21:20:34+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>LDF walkout in Kerala assembly over rise in infectious diseases</news:title><news:keywords>CPM, LDF, Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/nothing-remains-uncovered-suvendu-defends-bjps-first-bengal-budget-unveils-welfare-infrastructure-push-1503608925.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T21:14:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Nothing remains uncovered&#039;: Suvendu defends BJP&#039;s first Bengal Budget; unveils welfare, infrastructure push</news:title><news:keywords>Bengal budget, Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal Budget</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/indian-railways-approves-additional-stoppages-for-four-trains-at-key-stations-in-haryana-and-rajasthan-1503608927.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T21:01:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Indian Railways approves additional stoppages for four trains at key stations in Haryana and Rajasthan</news:title><news:keywords>Haryana, Indian Railways, Rajasthan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/jem-sleeper-cell-operative-detained-in-jaipur-joint-probe-underway-1503608924.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T20:57:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>JeM sleeper cell operative detained in Jaipur; joint probe underway</news:title><news:keywords>Rajasthan Anti-Terrorism Squad</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/solver-gang-busted-in-bihar-with-the-arrest-of-30-for-neet-exam-fraud-1503608920.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T20:53:18+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Solver gang busted in Bihar with the arrest of 30 for NEET exam fraud</news:title><news:keywords>biometric supervisors, MBBS students, NEET UG 2026, technical staff</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/reflects-vision-of-prosperous-self-reliant-bengal-darjeeling-mp-raju-bista-on-bjps-first-state-budget-1503608916.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T20:52:33+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Reflects vision of prosperous, self-reliant Bengal: Darjeeling MP Raju Bista on BJP&#039;s first state budget</news:title><news:keywords>Budget reactions, Raju Bista, Siliguri, West Bengal Budget</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pm-modis-maritime-reforms-make-india-number-1-in-global-ship-recycling-sonowal-1503608918.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T20:49:14+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Modi’s maritime reforms make India number 1 in global ship recycling: Sonowal</news:title><news:keywords>Maritime India Vision, UNCTAD</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/bihars-bhojpur-encounter-row-deepens-maha-panchayat-called-on-wednesday-1503608915.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T20:45:37+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bihar’s Bhojpur encounter row deepens, Maha Panchayat called on Wednesday</news:title><news:keywords>Bharat Bhushan Tiwari, Bihar</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/odisha-skeleton-incident-prompts-centre-to-issue-nationwide-advisory-for-regional-rural-banks-1503608909.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T20:41:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Odisha skeleton incident prompts Centre to issue nationwide advisory for regional rural banks</news:title><news:keywords>Odisha, RRBs</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/us-issues-60-day-license-allowing-purchase-of-iranian-oil-as-peace-talks-continue-in-switzerland-1503608902.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T20:29:06+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>US issues 60-day license allowing purchase of Iranian oil after &#039;productive&#039; peace talks in Switzerland</news:title><news:keywords>Iran sanctions waiver, Switzerland peace talks, US allows Iran oil purchase, US Iran negotiations, uS iran talks, US sanctions waiver Iranian oil</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/tourism-stakeholders-welcome-bengal-budgets-focus-on-heritage-eco-tourism-north-bengal-1503608899.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T20:24:47+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Tourism stakeholders welcome Bengal Budget&#039;s focus on heritage, eco-tourism, North Bengal</news:title><news:keywords>Bengal budget, Budget reactions, Tourism sector</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/lucknow-coaching-centre-fire-yogi-adityanath-cuts-short-aligarh-visit-arrives-at-spot-to-take-stock-of-situation-1503608886.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T20:11:47+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Lucknow coaching centre fire: CM Adityanath cuts short Aligarh visit, rushes to tragedy spot to take stock of situation</news:title><news:keywords>Aliganj fire, Lucknow coaching centre fire, Lucknow fire tragedy, UP coaching centre fire, Uttar Pradesh fire, Yogi Adityanath, Yogi Adityanath Lucknow visit</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/north-bengal-at-centre-of-growth-agenda-in-bjps-first-state-budget-a-comprehensive-look-1503608892.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T20:08:48+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>North Bengal at centre of growth agenda in BJP&#039;s first state Budget | A comprehensive look</news:title><news:keywords>Bengal Budget 2026, Cha Shramik Protsahan Yojana, Darjeeling, North Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/punjab-governors-convoy-vehicle-meets-with-an-accident-near-samrala-two-injured-1503608891.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T19:54:29+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Punjab Governor&#039;s convoy vehicle meets with an accident near Samrala, two injured</news:title><news:keywords>Gulab Chand Kataria, Punjab</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/bathinda-youth-represent-punjab-at-the-national-youth-parliament-2026-1503608888.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T19:49:18+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bathinda youth represent Punjab at the National Youth Parliament 2026</news:title><news:keywords>Bathinda, Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2026</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/shiv-sena-split-2-0-1503608883.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T19:44:30+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Shiv Sena split 2.0</news:title><news:keywords>Balasaheb Thackeray, Shiv Sena</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/in-pictures-panic-rescue-and-devastation-after-lucknow-coaching-centre-fire-1503608845.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T19:36:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>In pictures: Panic, rescue and devastation after Lucknow coaching centre fire</news:title><news:keywords>Aliganj fire, coaching centre blaze, Lucknow coaching centre fire, Lucknow fire tragedy, Lucknow rescue operation, Lucknow students fire, Uttar Pradesh fire</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/sitapur-authorities-pull-down-illegally-constructed-sp-office-in-town-hall-complex-1503608876.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T19:24:20+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Sitapur authorities pull down illegally constructed SP office in Town Hall Complex</news:title><news:keywords>Samajwadi Party, Town Hall complex</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/6-killed-20-injured-as-speeding-truck-hits-labourers-pickup-van-in-madhya-pradeshs-chhindwara-1503608873.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T19:21:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>6 killed, 20 injured as speeding truck hits labourers’ pickup van in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara</news:title><news:keywords>Accident, Madhya Pradesh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/flood-alert-in-north-bengal-as-rising-river-water-damage-bridges-1503608870.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T19:18:53+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Flood alert in north Bengal as rising river water damage bridges</news:title><news:keywords>Bhutan, North Bengal, Sikkim</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/udma-minister-conducts-cleanliness-drive-at-gariahat-market-1503608866.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T19:15:25+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>UDMA minister conducts cleanliness drive at Gariahat market</news:title><news:keywords>Agnimitra Paul, municipal affairs, Urban Development</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/dedicated-hearing-of-178-dmrc-claim-cases-by-regional-labour-commissioner-central-new-delhi-on-june-24-1503608864.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T19:12:11+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Dedicated hearing of 178 DMRC claim cases by Regional Labour Commissioner (Central), New Delhi on June 24</news:title><news:keywords>DMRC, Ministry of Labour and Employment</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/tharoor-led-parliamentary-panel-reviews-passport-services-in-jammu-flags-processing-delays-1503608861.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T19:08:10+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Tharoor-led parliamentary panel reviews passport services in Jammu, flags processing delays</news:title><news:keywords>External Affairs, Jammu, Shashi Tharoor</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/punjab-govt-to-organize-nri-milni-on-june-24-1503608858.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T19:04:30+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Punjab govt to organize &quot;NRI Milni&quot; on June 24</news:title><news:keywords>Punjab NRI, Ravjot Singh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/kavach-deployment-worth-rs-270-crore-approved-for-631-route-km-of-the-east-coast-railway-1503608856.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T19:01:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kavach deployment worth Rs 270 crore approved for 631 route km of the East Coast Railway</news:title><news:keywords>East Coast Railway, LTE-based communication</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/thousands-attend-kheer-bhawani-mela-in-kashmir-amid-tight-security-1503608851.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T18:58:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Thousands attend Kheer Bhawani mela in Kashmir amid tight security</news:title><news:keywords>Jammu and Kashmir, Mata Kheer Bhawani temple</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/tea-industry-welcomes-bengal-budget-push-seeks-sustained-support-for-sector-revival-1503608841.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T18:57:18+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Tea industry welcomes Bengal Budget push, seeks sustained support for sector revival</news:title><news:keywords>Pradhan Mantri Cha Shramik Protsahan Yojana, Tea industry</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/making-delhi-clean-hygienic-is-our-top-priority-mayor-pravesh-wahi-1503608847.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T18:53:44+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Making Delhi clean, hygienic is our top priority: Mayor Pravesh Wahi</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi clean and hygienic, Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/explained-why-tmc-and-shiv-sena-ubt-rebels-chose-nda-allies-over-the-bjp-1503608840.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T18:49:47+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Explained: Why TMC and Shiv Sena (UBT) rebels chose NDA allies over the BJP</news:title><news:keywords>TMC, Uddhav Thackeray, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/land-bank-24x7-ops-for-shops-startup-policy-bengal-budget-2026-unveils-major-reforms-to-boost-investment-1503608821.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T18:39:47+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Land bank, 24X7 ops for shops, startup policy: Bengal Budget 2026 unveils major reforms to boost investment</news:title><news:keywords>Bengal Budget 2026, land bank, land ceiling, Swapan Dasgupta</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/former-ed-official-alleges-political-interference-in-punjab-drug-probes-targets-former-cm-amarinder-singh-1503608835.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T18:38:30+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Former ED official alleges political interference in Punjab drug probes; targets former CM Amarinder Singh</news:title><news:keywords>Enforcement Directorate, Niranjan Singh, Punjab</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-messi-ronaldo-mbappe-and-haaland-headline-blockbuster-matchday-1503608779.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T18:25:18+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe and Haaland headline blockbuster matchday</news:title><news:keywords>Cristiano Ronaldo, FIFA World Cup 2026, Lionel Messi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/hmrtc-posts-surplus-as-haryana-pushes-ahead-with-metro-namo-bharat-projects-1503608815.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T18:17:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>HMRTC posts surplus as Haryana pushes ahead with Metro, Namo Bharat projects</news:title><news:keywords>HMRTC, Metro and Namo Bharat projects</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/14-students-killed-several-feared-trapped-in-major-lucknow-coaching-centre-fire-rescue-underway-1503608809.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T18:14:18+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Lucknow coaching centre fire: Death toll rises to 18; PM Modi, UP CM announce ex-gratia for next of kin of deceased</news:title><news:keywords>Lucknow coaching centre fire, Lucknow coaching centre fire news, Lucknow fire tragedy, Lucknow fire tragedy death toll, UP coaching fire</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/west-bengals-budget-bets-on-infra-push-welfare-jobs-and-fiscal-repair-1503608810.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T18:12:15+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>West Bengal’s budget bets on infra push, welfare, jobs and fiscal repair</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, Budget, West Bengal Government</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/youth-drowns-in-kolkatas-chetla-swimming-pool-cause-unknown-1503608807.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T18:09:29+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Youth drowns in Kolkata&#039;s Chetla swimming pool, cause unknown</news:title><news:keywords>Chetla swimming pool, Kolkata drowning case, swimming pool death</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/bjp-chief-nitin-nabin-meets-ss-johl-discusses-punjabs-agrarian-and-fiscal-challenges-1503608804.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T17:58:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>BJP chief Nitin Nabin meets SS Johl, discusses Punjab&#039;s agrarian and fiscal challenges</news:title><news:keywords>BJP punjab campaign, Nitin Nabin Punjab visit, Nitin Nabin SS Johl meeting, Punajb Assembly elections 2027</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/anti-doping-drive-intensifies-three-coaches-sacked-after-surprise-raid-in-rajgir-1503608793.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T17:52:32+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Anti-doping drive intensifies: Three coaches sacked after surprise raid in Rajgir</news:title><news:keywords>Bihar Sports Department, bihar state sports authority</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/operation-tiger-executed-6-shiv-sena-ubt-mps-formally-join-eknath-shinde-led-shiv-sena-1503608792.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T17:48:14+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Operation Tiger&#039; executed as 6 Shiv Sena-UBT MPs formally join Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena</news:title><news:keywords>Operation Tiger, Shiv Sena MPs join Shinde faction, Shiv Sena UBT dissidents</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/correction-of-a-historical-anomaly-amit-malviya-defends-renaming-of-suhrawardy-avenue-in-kolkata-1503608766.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T17:32:50+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Correction of a historical anomaly&#039;: Amit Malviya defends renaming of Suhrawardy Avenue in Kolkata</news:title><news:keywords>Amit Malviya, Congress vs BJP, Gopal Mukherjee Road, Pawan Khera, Suhrawardy Avenue renaming row</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/bengal-budget-2026-durgapur-gets-semiconductor-unit-metro-survey-1503608778.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T17:30:32+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bengal Budget 2026: Durgapur gets semiconductor unit, metro survey</news:title><news:keywords>Durgapur, semiconductor plant, West Bengal Budget</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/sona-mohapatra-bollywood-female-singers-heartbreak-songs-gender-imbalance-1503608782.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T17:24:58+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;All heartbreak songs are reserved for men&#039;: Sona Mohapatra calls out Bollywood&#039;s music industry</news:title><news:keywords>Sona Mohapatra</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/southern_cinema/salim-kumar-death-kerala-assembly-homage-national-award-winning-malayalam-actor-1503608780.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T17:17:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kerala Assembly pays homage to Salim Kumar, National Award-winning actor who died at 56</news:title><news:keywords>Kerala, salim kumar</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/dia-mirza-salman-khan-mother-role-prediction-tumko-na-bhool-paayenge-1503608772.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T17:10:54+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Dia Mirza Recalls Salman Khan&#039;s 19-year-old prediction: ‘One day you will play my mother’</news:title><news:keywords>Dia Mirza, Salman Khan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/icc-launches-post-pregnancy-return-to-play-guidelines-for-female-cricketers-1503608769.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T17:09:46+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>ICC launches post-pregnancy return-to-play guidelines for female cricketers</news:title><news:keywords>International Cricket Council (ICC)</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/bengal-bjps-infra-push-deep-sea-port-4-lane-bridge-over-mayurakshi-small-towns-metros-1503608763.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T17:09:32+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bengal BJP&#039;s infra push: Deep sea port, 4-lane bridge over Mayurakshi, small towns metros</news:title><news:keywords>Bengal infrastructure, Deep sea ports, elevated corridors, Sundarbans</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/southern_cinema/kerala-high-court-admits-state-appeal-dileep-acquittal-2017-actress-assault-case-1503608767.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T17:02:33+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Dileep acquittal challenged: Kerala HC takes up state appeal in 2017 actress assault case</news:title><news:keywords>Hema Committee Report, Kerala High Court</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/we-entered-the-fifa-world-cup-in-the-worst-possible-conditions-iran-coach-ghalenoei-after-belgium-draw-1503608751.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T16:55:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;We entered the FIFA World Cup in the worst possible conditions&#039;: Iran coach Ghalenoei after Belgium draw</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, Iran Football</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/karnataka-pushes-for-ambitious-urban-revamp-to-redefine-bengalurus-future-1503608760.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T16:37:38+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Karnataka pushes for ambitious urban revamp, to redefine Bengaluru&#039;s future</news:title><news:keywords>Bengaluru-Mysuru corridor, Bidadi township, Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township DK Shivakumar</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/bengal-budget-rs-36000-crore-allocated-for-annapurna-yojana-angandwadi-workers-to-get-rs-5000-more-1503608746.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T15:59:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bengal Budget: Rs 36,000 crore allocated for Annapurna Yojana; Angandwadi workers to get Rs 5,000 more</news:title><news:keywords>Anganwadi, Annapurna Yojana, West Bengal Budget</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/brics-security-summit-in-the-shadow-of-the-iran-war-1503608754.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T15:54:18+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>BRICS security summit in the shadow of the Iran war</news:title><news:keywords>BRICS meeting, Brics security meeting, Iran war</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cbi-alleges-ias-officer-deleted-chats-in-rs-661-crore-bank-fraud-case-1503608750.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T15:20:25+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CBI alleges IAS officer deleted chats in Rs 661 crore bank fraud case</news:title><news:keywords>CBI Haryana bank fraud case, Haryana bank fraud, IAS officer arrest. IAS officer arrest. .</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-messis-argentina-face-stern-austria-test-in-crucial-group-j-clash-1503608738.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T15:13:53+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi&#039;s Argentina face stern Austria test in crucial Group J clash</news:title><news:keywords>Argentina vs Austria, FIFA World Cup 2026</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/punjab-cabinet-clears-ordinance-to-cap-annual-private-school-fee-hikes-at-5-1503608742.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T14:49:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Punjab Cabinet clears ordinance to cap annual private school fee hikes at 5%</news:title><news:keywords>Harjot Singh Bains, Private schools, Punjab Cabinet, Punjab Government, school fees</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/keir-starmer-resigns-as-uk-prime-minister-why-he-quit-and-what-happens-next-for-labour-1503608731.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T14:43:47+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Keir Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister: Why he quit and what happens next for Labour</news:title><news:keywords>Keir Starmer, Labour Leadership Contest, Labour Party, UK politics, UK Prime Minister</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/bengal-to-enact-law-against-syndicate-charge-forced-donation-culture-1503608729.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T14:35:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bengal to enact law against ‘syndicate charge’, forced donation culture</news:title><news:keywords>Extortion, Swapan Dasgupta, syndicate culture, West Bengal Budget</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/explained-why-fifas-three-minute-hydration-breaks-are-under-fire-at-the-world-cup-1503608717.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T14:31:19+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Explained: Why FIFA&#039;s three-minute hydration breaks are under fire at the World Cup</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/sonipat-encounter-haryana-police-kill-parole-jumping-murder-convict-gopal-after-alleged-firing-on-police-team-1503608726.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T14:23:49+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Sonipat encounter: Haryana Police kill parole-jumping murder convict Gopal after alleged firing on police team</news:title><news:keywords>Ajay Singhal, Crime news, Haryana, Haryana Police, Sonipat Encounter</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/bengal-budget-new-liquor-licences-within-1-km-of-schools-temples-across-state-500-m-for-kolkata-1503608720.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T14:11:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bengal Budget: New liquor licences within 1 km of schools, temples across state, 500 m for Kolkata</news:title><news:keywords>Bengal budget, liquor licenses, Swapan Dasgupta</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/shiv-sena-ubt-rebellion-deepens-as-mp-confirms-exit-aaditya-thackeray-targets-bjp-sanjay-raut-calls-rebels-traitors-1503608723.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T14:07:41+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Shiv Sena (UBT) rebellion deepens as MP confirms exit; Aaditya Thackeray targets BJP, Sanjay Raut calls rebels ‘traitors’</news:title><news:keywords>Aaditya Thackeray, Eknath Shinde, Operation Tiger, Shiv Sena (UBT), Uddhav Thackeray</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/not-your-personal-casino-irans-sharp-response-after-trump-says-us-may-take-over-strait-of-hormuz-1503608707.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T13:52:31+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Not your personal casino&#039;: Iran&#039;s sharp response after Trump says US may take over Strait of Hormuz</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, global shipping, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, uS iran talks</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/fifa-wc-2026-neymar-back-in-full-training-set-for-brazils-crucial-scotland-match-1503608703.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T13:29:54+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>FIFA WC 2026: Neymar back in full training, set for Brazil&#039;s crucial Scotland match</news:title><news:keywords>Brazil Football Squad, FIFA World Cup 2026, Neymar</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/bjps-first-bengal-budget-tradition-modernity-blend-take-centre-stage-in-budget-file-1503608701.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T13:12:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>BJP&#039;s first Bengal Budget: Tradition, modernity blend take centre stage in budget file</news:title><news:keywords>Bengal Finance Minister, Swapan Dasgupta, West Bengal Budget</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/suvendu-feeds-swapan-dahi-before-bengal-bjps-first-budget-1503608691.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T12:46:58+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Sweet start: Suvendu feeds Swapan &#039;mishti doi&#039; before Bengal BJP’s first Budget</news:title><news:keywords>first BJP budget, Suvendu Adhikari, Swapan Dasgupta, West Bengal Budget</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/books-education/nta-says-neet-ug-2026-re-exam-was-error-free-defends-telegram-block-to-curb-fake-leak-rumours-1503608683.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T12:30:40+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>NTA says NEET-UG 2026 re-exam was error-free, defends Telegram block to curb fake leak rumours</news:title><news:keywords>medical entrance exam, National Testing Agency, NEET UG 2026, NTA, Telegram ban</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/pankaj-tripathi-brother-attacked-gopalganj-bihar-land-dispute-1503608675.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T11:51:23+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Pankaj Tripathi&#039;s brother attacked with axe in Bihar village, hospitalised in Patna</news:title><news:keywords>Pankaj Tiwari</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/six-sena-ubt-mps-likely-to-join-shinde-camp-today-setting-stage-for-stormy-maharashtra-session-1503608671.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T11:49:11+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs likely to join Shinde camp today, setting stage for stormy Maharashtra 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/sports/iran-frustrate-belgium-in-goalless-fifa-world-cup-draw-as-beiranvand-steals-the-show-1503608667.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T11:41:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Iran frustrate Belgium in goalless FIFA World Cup draw as Beiranvand steals the show</news:title><news:keywords>belgium vs iran, FIFA World Cup 2026</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/northeast/new-book-narrating-beijings-misadventure-on-tibetan-people-1503608660.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T10:50:46+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>New Book narrating Beijing’s misadventure on Tibetan people</news:title><news:keywords>Arunachal Pradesh, Beijing</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/sharmila-tagore-amrita-singh-reunion-sara-ali-khan-theatre-1503608650.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T10:24:40+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Sara Ali Khan brings &#039;OG legends&#039; Sharmila Tagore and Amrita Singh together at theatre night</news:title><news:keywords>Amrita Singh, Sara Ali Khan, Sharmila Tagore</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/blast-at-qatars-ras-laffan-energy-hub-injures-54-search-underway-for-18-missing-workers-1503608649.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T10:18:11+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Blast at Qatar’s Ras Laffan energy hub injures 54, search underway for 18 missing workers</news:title><news:keywords>Energy Infrastructure, Natural Gas, Qatar, QatarEnergy, Ras Laffan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/northeast/the-manipur-myanmar-dimension-of-indias-demographic-challenge-1503608643.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T10:11:38+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>The Manipur-Myanmar dimension of India’s demographic challenge</news:title><news:keywords>High-level committee, Home Affairs</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/your-loyalty-is-for-sale-aaditya-thackeray-attacks-rebel-shiv-sena-mps-as-party-threatens-anti-defection-action-1503608636.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T10:10:59+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Your loyalty is for sale&#039;: Aaditya Thackeray attacks rebel Shiv Sena MPs as party threatens anti-defection action</news:title><news:keywords>Aaditya Thackeray, anti-defection law, Eknath Shinde, Maharashtra Politics, Shiv Sena (UBT)</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/southern_cinema/chennai-love-story-release-date-kiran-abbavaram-sri-gouri-priya-jigithara-song-july-24-1503608638.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T10:00:53+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Chennai Love Story&#039; release date locked; Kiran Abbavaram and Sri Gouri Priya announce date at Tirupati event</news:title><news:keywords>chennai love story</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/amitabh-bachchan-reacts-tom-hanks-world-war-ii-documentary-history-channel-2026-1503608632.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T09:49:34+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Amitabh Bachchan watches Tom Hanks&#039; WWII documentary, asks if the world has truly moved on</news:title><news:keywords>Amitabh Bachchan, Tom Hanks</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/no-hostage-situation-at-rudraprayag-gurdwara-says-uttarakhand-administration-granthi-alleges-vandalism-stone-pelting-1503608629.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T09:48:14+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>No hostage situation at Rudraprayag Gurdwara, says Uttarakhand administration; granthi alleges vandalism, stone-pelting</news:title><news:keywords>Internet suspension, Nagrasu Gurdwara, Rudraprayag Gurdwara, Uttarakhand</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/toy-story-5-box-office-opening-weekend-160-million-franchise-record-2026-1503608630.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T09:37:10+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Toy Story 5&#039; earns $312 million globally in opening weekend, sets new franchise high</news:title><news:keywords>Pixar, Toy story, toy story 5</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/10-greatest-alien-sci-fi-movies-not-directed-by-steven-spielberg-1503608620.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T09:22:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>10 alien sci-fi films that prove Steven Spielberg does not own the genre</news:title><news:keywords>Steven Spielberg</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/el-nino-and-indias-monsoon-question-1503608625.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T09:21:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>El Niño and India’s monsoon question</news:title><news:keywords>Economy, El Nino, technologies</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/false-respite-1503608621.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T09:17:35+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>False Respite</news:title><news:keywords>ATF price ruse West Asia crisis, oil crisis</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/nta-rejects-claim-of-neet-ug-2026-re-exam-paper-leak-on-telegram-warns-action-over-fake-video-1503608616.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T09:15:35+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>NTA rejects claim of NEET UG 2026 re-exam paper leak on Telegram, warns action over fake video</news:title><news:keywords>Education News, NEET re-examination, NEET UG 2026, NTA, PIB Fact Check</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/us-iran-talks-in-switzerland-target-final-deal-within-60-days-agree-on-hormuz-hotline-and-lebanon-ceasefire-oversight-1503608612.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T08:41:49+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>US-Iran talks in Switzerland target final deal within 60 days, agree on Hormuz hotline and Lebanon ceasefire oversight</news:title><news:keywords>Lebanon, Pakistan, Qatar, Strait of Hormuz, uS iran talks</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/no-new-weapons-but-428-mn-in-support-us-clears-packages-to-keep-indias-apache-helicopters-and-m777-howitzers-battle-ready-1503608606.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T08:15:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>No new weapons, but $428 mn in support: US clears packages to keep India&#039;s Apache helicopters and M777 howitzers battle-ready</news:title><news:keywords>Apache helicopters, defence cooperation, India-US defence ties, M777 Howitzers, Pentagon</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/green-marvels-1503608604.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T08:07:32+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Green Marvels</news:title><news:keywords>C02, English naturalist, miracle workers, Oxygen</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/never-as-long-as-i-am-pm-netanyahu-says-iran-wont-get-nuclear-weapon-rules-out-exit-from-south-lebanon-1503608602.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T08:01:02+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Never. As long as I am PM&#039;: Netanyahu says Iran won&#039;t get nuclear weapon, rules out exit from South Lebanon</news:title><news:keywords>Benjamin Netanyahu, Hezbollah, Iran nuclear programme, Israel, South Lebanon</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/beyond-numbers-2-1503608601.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-22T07:55:33+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Beyond Numbers</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA, Football, India</news:keywords></news:news>

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