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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/great-moment-for-indian-sport-gopichand-hails-home-bwf-world-champs-backs-sindhu-ahead-of-japan-open-final-1503618125.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T20:47:47+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Great moment for Indian sport&#039;: Gopichand hails home BWF World Champs, backs Sindhu ahead of Japan Open final</news:title><news:keywords>2026 BWF World Championship, BWF Mascot, Pullela Gopichand</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/books-inspire-change-build-a-stronger-society-lg-sinha-at-chinar-book-festival-1503618196.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T20:46:15+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Books inspire change, build a stronger society: LG Sinha at Chinar Book Festival</news:title><news:keywords>Chinar Book Festival, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/farmers-kisan-congress-stage-statewide-protests-in-mp-over-seed-fertiliser-issues-1503618188.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T20:40:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Farmers, Kisan Congress stage statewide protests in MP over seed, fertiliser issues</news:title><news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh Kisan Congress</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/springdales-school-marks-nelson-mandela-international-day-concludes-diversity-week-with-a-call-for-inclusion-1503618183.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T20:34:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Springdales School marks Nelson Mandela International Day, concludes Diversity Week with a call for inclusion</news:title><news:keywords>Dhaula Kuan, Springdales school</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/vizhinjam-port-sets-august-18-for-full-fledged-export-import-operations-1503618181.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T20:30:49+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Vizhinjam Port sets August 18 for full-fledged export-import operations</news:title><news:keywords>APSEZ, V.D. Satheesan, Vizhinjam international seaport</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/jk-establishes-central-cybercrime-hub-to-counter-rising-digital-threats-1503618175.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T20:26:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>J&amp;K establishes central cybercrime hub to counter rising digital threats</news:title><news:keywords>Cyber crime, Jammu and Kashmir, JK4C</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ahead-of-monsoon-session-speaker-birla-approves-merger-of-6-uddhav-sena-mps-with-shinde-sena-separate-seating-for-20-tmc-dissident-mps-1503618171.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T20:17:30+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>LS Speaker approves merger of 6 Uddhav Sena MPs with Shinde Sena, separate seating for 20 TMC dissident MPs</news:title><news:keywords>Monsoon Session, Om Birla, Parliament, Shiv Sena UBT MPs merger, TMC rebel MPs</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/jk-reviews-comprehensive-data-management-strategy-to-transform-public-service-delivery-1503618169.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T20:16:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>J&amp;K reviews comprehensive data management strategy to transform public service delivery</news:title><news:keywords>Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Data Management Strategy, Jammu and Kashmir</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/sonam-wangchuk-hunger-strike-jantar-mantar-removal-anna-hazare-reaction-1503618135.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T19:59:34+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Anna Hazare reacts to Sonam Wangchuk&#039;s hunger strike, urges Centre to hold discussions with him</news:title><news:keywords>Anna Hazare on Sonam Wangchuk, Sonam Wangchuk hospitalisation, Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike, Sonam Wangchuk protest, Sonam Wangchuk removal Jantar Mantar</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/govt-on-wheels-reaches-east-delhi-verma-inspects-ongoing-works-laxmi-nagar-to-get-skywalk-1503618158.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T19:42:54+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Govt on Wheels&#039; reaches East Delhi; Verma inspects ongoing works, Laxmi Nagar to get skywalk</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi, Parvesh Verma, PWD</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pawan-kumar-chandana-and-naga-bharath-daka-vikram-1-launch-meet-the-duo-behind-indias-biggest-private-space-success-story-1503618118.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T19:36:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Vikram 1 launch: Meet the duo behind India&#039;s biggest private space success story</news:title><news:keywords>Naga Bharath Daka, Pawan Kumar Chandana, Skyroot Aerospace, Vikram 1 launch</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/cm-calls-9-west-burdwan-mlas-for-urgent-meeting-on-22-july-1503618150.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T19:29:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CM calls 9 West Burdwan MLAs for urgent meeting on 22 July</news:title><news:keywords>Kolkata, Suvendu Adhikari, West Burdwan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/delhis-rural-belt-led-by-surender-solanki-felicitates-rs-mps-alka-gurjar-and-satish-poonia-at-dada-dev-temple-1503618147.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T19:25:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Delhi&#039;s Rural Belt, led by Surender Solanki, felicitates RS MPs Alka Gurjar and Satish Poonia at Dada Dev Temple</news:title><news:keywords>Alka Gurjar, Satish Poonia</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/heavy-rain-triggers-flash-floods-minor-landslides-nh-10-remains-shut-1503618144.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T19:22:29+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Heavy rain triggers flash floods, minor landslides; NH-10 remains shut</news:title><news:keywords>Heavy rain, North Bengal, Sikkim</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/nhrc-notice-to-west-burdwan-dm-over-alleged-silicosis-death-asks-for-atr-by-21-july-1503618142.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T19:18:58+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>NHRC notice to West Burdwan DM over alleged silicosis death, asks for ATR by 21 July</news:title><news:keywords>NHRC, S Ponnamballam</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/five-amarnath-pilgrims-from-up-driver-injured-in-bus-accident-near-udhampur-1503618139.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T19:15:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Five Amarnath pilgrims from UP, driver injured in bus accident near Udhampur</news:title><news:keywords>Amarnath Yatra, Jammu-Srinagar highway, Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/jamuria-sponge-iron-blast-local-mla-seeks-fire-services-ambulance-near-factories-1503618136.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T19:10:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Jamuria sponge iron blast: Local MLA seeks fire services, ambulance near factories</news:title><news:keywords>Bijon Mukherjee, jamuria</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/delhi-govt-simplifies-school-recognition-replaces-essentiality-certificate-with-self-certification-1503618127.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T18:44:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Delhi Govt simplifies school recognition, replaces Essentiality Certificate with self-certification</news:title><news:keywords>Ashish Sood, Delhi education, DSER</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/bwf-world-championships-sports-minister-mandaviya-unveils-mascot-official-anthem-ahead-of-home-event-1503618068.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T18:38:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>BWF World Championships: Sports Minister Mandaviya unveils mascot, official anthem ahead of home event</news:title><news:keywords>2026 BWF World Championship, Badminton Association of India  (BAI), BWF Mascot, Pullela Gopichand, PV Sindhu</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/syria-jordan-turkiye-among-five-nations-eyeing-alternative-to-strait-of-hormuz-within-two-years-1503618115.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T17:23:12+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Syria, Jordan, Türkiye among five nations eyeing alternative to Strait of Hormuz within two years</news:title><news:keywords>Strait of Hormuz alternative, Strait of Hormuz closure, Strait of Hormuz disruption, US Iran war</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/black-stain-on-democracy-opposition-on-sonam-wangchuks-forced-removal-from-jantar-mantar-1503618103.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T17:18:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Black stain on democracy&#039;: Opposition on Sonam Wangchuk&#039;s forced removal from Jantar Mantar</news:title><news:keywords>Akhilesh Yadav, Delhi police, Dharmendra Pradhan, Jantar Mantar, Mallikarjun Kharge, Mamata Banerjee, paper leak protest, Rohit Pawar, Safdarjung Hospital, Sonam Wangchuk, Sonam Wangchuk protest</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/no-court-reels-no-deepfakes-bci-mandates-social-media-ethics-pledge-for-law-students-interns-new-advocates-1503618074.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T14:03:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>No court reels, no deepfakes: BCI mandates social media ethics pledge for law students, interns, new advocates</news:title><news:keywords>Bar Council of India, Legal profession, Social Media</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/how-delhi-police-planned-the-early-morning-operation-to-move-sonam-wangchuk-from-protest-site-1503618032.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T11:35:01+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>How Delhi Police planned the early morning operation to move Sonam Wangchuk from protest site</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi police, Delhi Protest, Jantar Mantar, Safdarjung Hospital, Sonam Wangchuk</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/bcci-finally-breaks-silence-on-rohit-sharmas-odi-future-amid-retirement-buzz-1503618029.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T11:28:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>BCCI finally breaks silence on Rohit Sharma&#039;s ODI future amid retirement buzz</news:title><news:keywords>BCCI, Devajit Saikia, Rohit Sharma</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/jordan-intercepts-10-iranian-missiles-kuwait-activates-air-defences-amid-widening-gulf-conflict-1503618025.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T11:19:19+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Jordan intercepts 10 Iranian missiles; Kuwait activates air defences amid widening Gulf conflict</news:title><news:keywords>CENTCOM, Iran US conflict, Jordan, Kuwait, Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/virat-kohli-sachin-gavaskar-pay-tribute-to-sir-garfield-sobers-after-west-indies-legend-dies-at-89-1503618023.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T11:14:46+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Virat Kohli, Sachin, Gavaskar pay tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers after West Indies legend dies at 89</news:title><news:keywords>Sachin Tendulkar, Sir Garfield Sobers, Virat Kohli</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/national-level-shooter-damayanti-sen-returns-home-after-two-days-questions-remain-over-her-disappearance-1503618022.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T11:02:18+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>National-level shooter Damayanti Sen returns home after two days; questions remain over her disappearance</news:title><news:keywords>Damayanti Sen, Howrah, National Shooter, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/sonam-wangchuk-hospitalised-live-wife-opposes-treatment-without-consent-abhijeet-dipke-begins-indefinite-fast-1503618018.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T10:11:40+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Sonam Wangchuk hospitalised LIVE UPDATES: Ink thrown at Abhijeet Dipke at Jantar Mantar; activist’s fast continues</news:title><news:keywords>Abhijeet Dipke, Delhi, Hunger strike, Jantar Mantar, Sonam Wangchuk</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/trump-weighs-wider-iran-offensive-as-us-plans-to-deploy-more-military-refuelling-aircraft-to-israel-report-1503618016.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T09:47:30+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Trump weighs wider Iran offensive as US plans to deploy more military refuelling aircraft to Israel: Report</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, Iran, Israel, Strait of Hormuz, US military</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/delhi-police-clear-jantar-mantar-after-sonam-wangchuks-hospitalisation-cjp-alleges-force-against-protesters-1503618013.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T09:23:47+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Delhi Police clear Jantar Mantar after Sonam Wangchuk&#039;s hospitalisation; CJP alleges force against protesters</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi High Court, Delhi police, Jantar Mantar, NEET Paper leak, Sonam Wangchuk</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/technology/science/skyroots-vikram-1-launch-today-pm-modis-handwritten-vande-mataram-note-among-payloads-1503618010.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T08:48:41+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Skyroot&#039;s Vikram-1 launch today: PM Modi&#039;s handwritten &#039;Vande Mataram&#039; note among payloads</news:title><news:keywords>Indian space sector, Mission Aagaman, Skyroot Aerospace, Sriharikota, Vikram-1</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/after-20-days-on-hunger-strike-sonam-wangchuk-taken-to-hospital-ahead-of-parliament-protest-1503618004.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T08:29:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>After 20 days on hunger strike, Sonam Wangchuk taken to hospital ahead of Parliament protest</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi High Court, Hunger strike, Jantar Mantar, NEET Paper leak, Sonam Wangchuk</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/imd-warns-of-heavy-rain-across-15-states-himachal-pradesh-jk-face-flash-flood-and-landslide-risk-1503618001.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T08:15:50+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>IMD warns of heavy rain across 15 states; Himachal Pradesh, J&amp;K face flash flood and landslide risk</news:title><news:keywords>Heavy rain, Himachal Pradesh, IMD, Jammu and Kashmir, Monsoon</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/us-strikes-iran-for-7th-consecutive-night-tehran-says-38-killed-claims-attacks-on-american-bases-in-kuwait-jordan-bahrain-1503617999.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T07:39:48+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>US strikes Iran for 7th consecutive night; Tehran says 38 killed, claims attacks on American bases in Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain</news:title><news:keywords>Iran, Middle East, Strait of Hormuz, US Central Command, US Iran war</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/rao-bahadurwhat-if-the-sun-never-set-on-the-freakish-empire-1503617988.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T06:46:12+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Rao Bahadur:What If The Sun Never Set On The Freakish Empire?</news:title><news:keywords>movie review</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/exclusive-interviews/builder-kmc-nexus-will-go-1503617983.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T06:46:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>‘Builder-KMC nexus will go’</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, KMC, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/trade-beyond-tariffs-1503617981.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T06:45:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Trade Beyond Tariffs</news:title><news:keywords>India, Trade, United Kingdom</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/patience-first-1503617979.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T06:45:44+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Patience First</news:title><news:keywords>Air India, Air India plane crash</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/are-hindus-marginalized-in-bangladesh-1503617985.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T05:53:41+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Are Hindus marginalized in Bangladesh?</news:title><news:keywords>Bangladesh, Hindu, India, temples</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/sandipani-schools-emerging-as-centres-of-quality-education-mp-cm-mohan-yadav-1503617969.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T22:40:29+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Sandipani Schools emerging as Centres of Quality education: MP CM Mohan Yadav</news:title><news:keywords>Dr Mohan Yadav, Madhya Pradesh, Schools</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/jpc-defers-adoption-of-draft-report-on-jk-ut-bills-seeks-more-consultations-1503617966.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T22:38:39+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>JPC defers adoption of draft report on J&amp;K, UT Bills, seeks more consultations</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, Jammu and Kashmir, JPC</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/neet-aspirant-dies-by-suicide-after-failing-medical-entrance-exam-in-chhattisgarhs-jagdalpur-1503617964.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T22:32:27+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>NEET aspirant dies by suicide after failing medical entrance exam in Chhattisgarh&#039;s Jagdalpur</news:title><news:keywords>NEET aspirant, Suicide</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/uttar-pradesh/pm-inaugurates-redeveloped-aishbagh-junction-railway-station-1503617958.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T22:22:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM inaugurates redeveloped Aishbagh Junction railway station</news:title><news:keywords>Indian Railways, PM Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/lg-saxena-commissions-landmark-geothermal-wells-fuels-carbon-neutral-ladakh-vision-1503617955.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T22:19:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>LG Saxena commissions landmark geothermal wells, fuels carbon-neutral Ladakh vision</news:title><news:keywords>Clean energy, V K Saxena</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/business/aditya-birla-capital-invests-rs-484-50-crore-in-insurance-arm-1503617953.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T22:16:58+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Aditya Birla Capital invests Rs 484.50 crore in insurance arm</news:title><news:keywords>ABCL, Aditya Birla</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/why-has-pm-modi-not-met-sonam-wangchuk-asks-congress-leader-sapkal-1503617949.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T22:14:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Why has PM Modi not met Sonam Wangchuk, asks Congress leader Sapkal</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, Congress, Maharashtra, RSS</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/chhatron-ki-goonj-rahul-gandhi-says-entire-education-system-involved-in-paper-leaks-1503617947.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T22:13:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Chhatron ki Goonj: Rahul Gandhi says entire education system involved in paper leaks</news:title><news:keywords>Chhatron Ki Goonj, NEET-UG paper leak, Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/sheesh-mahal-should-be-retained-as-monument-of-corruption-devender-yadav-1503617946.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T22:11:47+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Sheesh Mahal&#039; should be retained as &#039;monument of corruption&#039;: Devender Yadav</news:title><news:keywords>Arvind Kejriwal, Congress, Delhi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/uttar-pradesh/hanuman-garhi-in-ayodhya-was-built-by-muslims-namaz-was-never-offered-there-brijbhushan-sharan-singh-1503617943.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T22:07:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Hanuman Garhi in Ayodhya was built by Muslims, namaz was never offered there: Brijbhushan Sharan Singh</news:title><news:keywords>Brijbhushan Sharan Singh, Hanuman Garhi Temple, Indian Wrestling Association</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/100th-martyrdom-anniversary-of-teja-singh-samundri-observed-at-gurudwara-rakab-ganj-sahib-1503617940.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T22:03:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>100th martyrdom anniversary of Teja Singh Samundri observed at Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi, Taranjit Singh Sandhu</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/eci-holds-first-all-india-media-conference-to-enhance-understanding-of-electoral-process-1503617935.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T22:00:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>ECI holds first All-India Media Conference to enhance understanding of electoral process</news:title><news:keywords>All India Media Conference 2026, ECI</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/uttar-pradesh/saharanpur-admin-orders-demolition-of-illegal-mosque-in-dm-office-complex-imposes-%e2%82%b96-41-crore-fine-1503617936.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T21:55:53+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Saharanpur: Admin orders demolition of illegal mosque in DM office complex, imposes ₹6.41 crore fine</news:title><news:keywords>Saharanpur mosque demolition, UP Police, Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/bharat-tex-2026-strengthens-jharkhands-vision-of-linking-local-artisans-with-global-markets-1503617930.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T21:50:27+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bharat Tex 2026 strengthens Jharkhand&#039;s vision of linking local artisans with global markets</news:title><news:keywords>Bharat Tex 2026, Industry Secretary, Jharkhand</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/amit-shah-to-review-bengals-law-and-order-situation-in-kolkata-on-sunday-to-meet-with-top-cops-1503617926.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T21:45:30+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Amit Shah to review Bengal&#039;s law and order situation in Kolkata on Sunday, to meet with top cops</news:title><news:keywords>Amit Shah, Law and order, police meeting, Union Home Minister</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/uttar-pradesh/those-who-made-bombs-are-troubled-by-the-bam-bam-chants-of-shiva-devotees-cm-yogis-dig-at-opposition-1503617928.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T21:37:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Those who made bombs are troubled by the ‘Bam-Bam’ chants of Shiva devotees: CM Yogi&#039;s dig at Opposition</news:title><news:keywords>Congress, Kanwar Yatra, UP, Yogi Adityanath</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/bengal-goes-big-to-watch-messi-magic-on-fifa-final-night-giant-screens-to-be-set-up-across-all-districts-1503617915.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T21:16:29+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bengal goes big to watch &#039;Messi magic&#039; on FIFA final night, giant screens to be set up across all districts</news:title><news:keywords>Argentina, FIFA World Cup, Lionel Messi, Spain</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pm-inaugurates-seven-redeveloped-railway-stations-in-odisha-1503617918.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T21:05:43+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM inaugurates seven redeveloped railway stations in Odisha</news:title><news:keywords>Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, PM Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/air-quality-alert-issued-before-spain-argentina-fifa-world-cup-final-1503617913.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T20:43:40+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Air quality alert issued before Spain-Argentina FIFA World Cup final</news:title><news:keywords>Air quality concerns, FIFA, US</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/afghan-national-stayed-on-in-kolkata-over-5-years-without-valid-visa-had-fake-aadhaar-driving-licence-1503617897.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T20:41:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Afghan national stayed on in Kolkata over 5 years without valid visa, had fake Aadhaar, driving licence</news:title><news:keywords>Fake Aadhaar, Kolkata police, visa</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/ashwin-slams-timing-of-rohit-retirement-speculation-1503617909.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T20:39:50+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ashwin slams timing of Rohit retirement speculation</news:title><news:keywords>Ravichandran Ashwin, Rohit Sharma</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/congress-moves-no-confidence-motion-against-sai-govt-bjp-hits-back-in-chhattisgarh-assembly-1503617904.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T20:35:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Congress moves no-confidence motion against Sai govt, BJP hits back in Chhattisgarh Assembly</news:title><news:keywords>Chhattisgarh Assembly, Congress, Vishnu Deo Sai government</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/malhotra-welcomes-extension-of-sir-timeline-urges-delhiites-not-to-fall-for-aaps-misinformation-1503617901.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T20:28:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Malhotra welcomes extension of SIR timeline, urges Delhiites not to fall for AAP&#039;s misinformation</news:title><news:keywords>Aam Aadmi Party, Delhi BJP, Sir</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/lakhanpur-to-showcase-dogra-cuisine-under-new-street-food-hub-initiative-dr-jitendra-singh-1503617899.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T20:23:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Lakhanpur to showcase Dogra cuisine under new street food hub initiative: Dr Jitendra Singh</news:title><news:keywords>Jitendra Singh, Lakhanpur, Street food</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/sanjay-tandon-thanks-pm-modi-for-transformative-projects-for-chandigarh-1503617896.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T20:17:56+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Sanjay Tandon thanks PM Modi for transformative projects for Chandigarh</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, PM Modi, Sanjay Tandon</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/bjd-questions-tahia-lapse-during-lord-jagannath-puri-rath-yatra-ritual-1503617889.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T20:14:10+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>BJD questions &#039;Tahia&#039; lapse during Lord Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra ritual</news:title><news:keywords>Biju Janata Dal, Jagannath, Rath yatra</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/fresh-fir-lodged-against-abhishek-by-bjps-bobby-over-interstate-fake-certificate-racket-1503617880.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T20:13:37+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Fresh FIR lodged against Abhishek by BJP&#039;s &#039;Bobby&#039; over interstate fake certificate racket</news:title><news:keywords>Abhijit Das, Abhishek Banerjee, Bobby, fake certificate racket</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/watch-500-year-old-hindu-temple-demolished-in-bangladesh-on-tarique-rahmans-orders-1503617886.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T20:12:46+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>WATCH: 500-year-old Hindu temple demolished in Bangladesh &#039;on Tarique Rahman&#039;s orders&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>Bangladesh, Hindu temple demolished, Hindus in Bangladesh, Tarique Rahman</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pinarayi-vijayan-slams-udf-government-over-waqf-board-reconstitution-alleges-total-surrender-to-bjp-1503617885.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T20:08:48+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Pinarayi Vijayan slams UDF government over Waqf Board reconstitution, alleges &#039;total surrender&#039; to BJP</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, Congress, Kerala assembly, Pinarayi Vijayan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/on-20th-day-of-wangchuks-fast-doctors-report-continued-weight-loss-and-mild-dehydration-1503617883.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T20:05:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>On 20th day of Wangchuk&#039;s fast, doctors report continued weight loss and mild dehydration</news:title><news:keywords>Education, Hunger strike, Sonam Wangchuk</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/students-registrations-for-rahuls-chhatron-ki-goonj-event-in-dehradun-crosses-2-5-lakh-1503617881.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T20:01:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Students&#039; registrations for Rahul&#039;s &#039;Chhatron Ki Goonj&#039; event in Dehradun crosses 2.5 lakh</news:title><news:keywords>Congress, Dehradun, Student</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/dont-know-which-one-is-real-cec-gyanesh-kumar-on-tmc-symbol-row-1503617874.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T19:48:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Don&#039;t know which one is real&#039;: CEC Gyanesh Kumar on TMC symbol row</news:title><news:keywords>Chief Election Commission, Gyanesh Kumar, TMC symbol row</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/individual-opinion-india-reacts-to-ex-japanese-ministers-remark-on-bullet-train-delay-1503617871.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T19:14:19+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Individual opinion&#039;: India reacts to ex-Japanese Minister&#039;s remark on bullet train delay</news:title><news:keywords>Ahmedabad-Mumbai high speed rail, Hideki Makihara, India bullet train</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/delhi/ex-ib-officer-anurag-kumar-appointed-delhi-police-commissioner-replacing-satish-golcha-1503617869.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T18:54:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ex-IB Officer Anurag Kumar appointed Delhi Police Commissioner, replacing Satish Golcha</news:title><news:keywords>Anurag Kumar, Delhi police, Intelligence Bureau</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/business/sensex-soars-965-points-as-it-banking-and-auto-stocks-lead-market-rally-1503617867.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T18:51:32+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Sensex soars 965 points as IT, banking and auto stocks lead market rally</news:title><news:keywords>Indian stock markets, IT</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/two-arrested-on-charge-of-cow-slaughter-1503617865.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T18:50:04+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Two arrested on charge of cow slaughter</news:title><news:keywords>Bajrang Dal, Vishwa Hindu Parishad</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/lakhpati-didis-highlight-rural-enterprise-and-traditional-crafts-at-bharat-tex-2026-1503617862.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T18:48:06+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Lakhpati Didis highlight rural enterprise and traditional crafts at Bharat Tex-2026</news:title><news:keywords>Bharat Tex 2026, Ministry of Rural Development</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/delhi-govt-approves-over-rs-33-31-crore-relief-for-farmers-for-crop-damage-due-to-heavy-rains-1503617859.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T18:44:59+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Delhi govt  approves over Rs 33.31-crore relief for farmers for crop damage due to heavy rains</news:title><news:keywords>DBT, Delhi government, Heavy rainfall, Waterlogging</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/malda-police-warn-against-unauthorised-religious-activities-at-adina-monument-amid-renaming-row-1503617850.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T18:41:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Malda Police warn against unauthorised religious activities at Adina Monument amid renaming row</news:title><news:keywords>Adina monument, Adinath, Archaeological Survey</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/1m1b-and-microsoft-launches-uttar-pradeshs-first-centre-for-green-skills-applied-ai-1503617853.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T18:39:44+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>1M1B and Microsoft launches Uttar Pradesh&#039;s First Centre for Green Skills &amp; Applied AI</news:title><news:keywords>Artificial Intelligence, One Million for One Billion, Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/special-inside-pm-modis-2027-punjab-push-how-one-day-three-states-and-multiple-symbols-revealed-bjps-bigger-political-play-1503617848.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T18:36:43+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>SPECIAL | Inside PM Modi&#039;s 2027 Punjab Push: How one day, three states and multiple symbols revealed BJP&#039;s bigger political play</news:title><news:keywords>PM Modi Punjab visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Punjab Assembly Election 2027</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/injured-sundar-unlikely-for-lords-decider-1503617851.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T18:35:01+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Injured Sundar unlikely for Lord’s decider</news:title><news:keywords>England, Washington Sundar</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/new-rice-farming-method-in-bengal-can-reduce-carbon-emissions-while-boosting-yields-1503617831.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T18:26:19+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>New rice farming method in Bengal can reduce carbon emissions while boosting yields</news:title><news:keywords>Bengal carbon emissions, Bengal rice cultivation, ploughing</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/punjab-cm-urges-nationwide-support-against-e20-petrol-calls-for-consumer-choice-and-lower-prices-1503617841.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T18:25:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Punjab CM urges nationwide support against E20 petrol, calls for consumer choice and lower prices</news:title><news:keywords>Bhagwant Singh Mann, E20 petrol, Punjab</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/punjabiyon-kaise-ho-pm-modi-rolls-out-%e2%82%b95470-crore-worth-projects-in-punjab-announces-mbbs-college-for-chandigarh-1503617834.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T18:21:27+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Punjabiyon kaise ho&#039;: PM Modi rolls out ₹5,470 crore worth projects in Punjab, announces MBBS college for Chandigarh</news:title><news:keywords>PM Modi Chandigarh visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Punjab BJP</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/president-murmu-to-embark-on-three-nation-visit-on-sunday-1503617837.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T18:21:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>President Murmu to embark on three-nation visit on Sunday</news:title><news:keywords>Moldova, North Macedonia, President Droupadi Murmu</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/special-one-day-sir-camp-at-all-polling-booths-in-punjab-on-july-19-1503617811.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T17:55:37+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Special one-day SIR camp at all polling booths in Punjab on July 19</news:title><news:keywords>Election Commission of India, Sir</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/insulting-vande-mataram-may-attract-imprisonment-amit-shah-to-introduce-bill-in-rajya-sabha-1503617804.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T17:46:15+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Insulting Vande Mataram may attract imprisonment; Amit Shah to introduce Bill in Rajya Sabha</news:title><news:keywords>Amit Shah, Monsoon Session, Parliament</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/70-year-old-retired-teacher-dies-as-iskcon-rath-yatra-flag-pole-falls-on-her-in-durgapur-1503617775.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T16:34:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>70-year-old retired teacher dies as ISKCON Rath Yatra flag pole falls on her in Durgapur</news:title><news:keywords>Durgapur tragedy, ISKCON Rath Yatra, Rath Yatra tragedy</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/suvendu-govt-proposes-to-recognise-gangasagar-mela-as-national-fair-writes-to-center-1503617769.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T15:41:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Suvendu govt proposes to recognise Gangasagar Mela as &#039;national fair&#039;, writes to Center</news:title><news:keywords>Gangasagar Mela, Makar Sankranti, national fair, Suvendu Adhikari</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pm-modi-inaugurates-projects-worth-%e2%82%b94700-crore-in-chandigarh-highlights-regional-development-1503617770.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T15:39:06+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Modi anchors northern growth strategy with Chandigarh infrastructure blitz</news:title><news:keywords>Manish Tewari, PM Modi Chandigarh visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/kajol-offers-prayers-at-dakshineswar-kali-temple-watch-1503617766.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T15:10:41+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kajol offers prayers at Dakshineswar Kali Temple | Watch</news:title><news:keywords>Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Kajol, Rath yatra</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/you-have-no-business-writing-doctor-sc-slams-private-hospital-over-alleged-refusal-to-treat-4-year-old-rape-victim-1503617762.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T14:33:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;You have no business writing doctor&#039;: SC slams private hospital over alleged refusal to treat 4-year-old rape victim</news:title><news:keywords>child rape, Ghaziabad rape case, Healthcare, POCSO, Supreme Court</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/negligence-will-not-be-tolerated-suvendu-offers-condolences-to-families-of-murshidabad-accident-victims-1503617748.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T14:33:05+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Negligence will not be tolerated&#039;: Suvendu offers condolences to families of Murshidabad accident victims</news:title><news:keywords>Murshidabad, Murshidabad accident, Suvendu Murshidabad</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/bomb-threat-triggers-punjab-and-haryana-civil-secretariat-evacuation-ahead-of-pm-modis-chandigarh-visit-1503617746.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T14:08:50+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bomb threat triggers Punjab and Haryana Civil Secretariat evacuation ahead of PM Modi&#039;s Chandigarh visit</news:title><news:keywords>bomb threat, Chandigarh, Narendra Modi, Punjab and Haryana Civil Secretariat, Security alert</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/mystery-deepens-as-national-level-shooter-damayanti-sen-15-goes-missing-last-seen-at-howrah-station-1503617754.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T14:04:27+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Mystery deepens as national-level shooter Damayanti Sen, 15, goes missing; last seen at Howrah station</news:title><news:keywords>Damayanti Sen, Howrah, Missing Person, Shooting, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/this-is-new-india-pm-modi-says-pre-2014-railways-would-have-faced-a-serious-crisis-amid-hormuz-tensions-1503617737.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T13:29:30+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;This is new India&#039;: PM Modi says pre-2014 railways would have faced a &#039;serious crisis&#039; amid Hormuz tensions</news:title><news:keywords>Haryana, Hydrogen train, Indian Railways, Narendra Modi, Railway Electrification</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/punjab-farmer-groups-intensify-protests-against-pm-modis-visit-oppose-india-us-trade-deal-and-msp-policy-1503617683.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T10:46:01+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Punjab farmer groups intensify protests against PM Modi&#039;s visit, oppose India-US trade deal and MSP policy</news:title><news:keywords>Farmers protest, India–US trade agreement, Minimum support price, Narendra Modi, Punjab</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/southern_cinema/r-gowtham-members-of-the-problematic-family-iffm-2026-opening-film-1503617680.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T10:45:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>IFFM 2026 to open with R Gowtham’s emotional Tamil drama &#039;Members of the Problematic Family&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>members of the problematic family</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/qatar-is-the-fountainhead-of-islamic-terrorism-harboured-9-11-mastermind-memri-10-points-1503617679.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T10:39:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>‘Qatar is the fountainhead of Islamic terrorism, harboured 9/11 mastermind’: MEMRI | 10 points</news:title><news:keywords>9/11, Al-Qaeda, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, Qatar, Terrorism</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pm-modis-convoy-unlocks-chandigarhs-road-sealed-since-punjabs-1980-militancy-era-1503617675.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T10:00:25+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Modi&#039;s convoy unlocks Chandigarh&#039;s road sealed since Punjab&#039;s 1980 militancy era</news:title><news:keywords>Chandigarh, Haryana, Narendra Modi, Punjab, Punjab and Haryana High Court</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/aamir-khan-sonam-wangchuk-hunger-strike-3-idiots-clarification-kiran-rao-support-1503617653.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T09:34:39+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kiran Rao changes her DP in support of Sonam Wangchuk as ex-husband Aamir Khan shuts down years-old &#039;3 Idiots&#039; myth</news:title><news:keywords>Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao, Sonam Wangchuk</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/celebrating-100-years-of-habichak-rath-yatra-1503617665.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T09:25:44+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Celebrating 100 years of Habichak Rath Yatra</news:title><news:keywords>Habichak, Kolkata, Lord Jagannath</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/the-man-who-shaped-sikh-destiny-1503617659.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T09:21:29+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>The man who shaped Sikh destiny</news:title><news:keywords>Parbandhak Committee, Teja Singh Samundri</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/features/call-of-the-ocean-1503617652.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T09:17:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Call of the ocean…</news:title><news:keywords>Lord Jagannath, South Kolkata</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/explained-how-trumps-call-for-replacing-immigrant-drivers-with-american-vets-can-impact-150000-sikh-truckers-1503617643.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T09:11:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Explained: How Trump’s call for replacing immigrant drivers with American vets can impact 150,000 Sikh truckers</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, Indians in US, Sikhs, Truckers</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/why-trump-and-others-must-read-hemingway-1503617647.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T09:09:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Why Trump – and others –must read Hemingway</news:title><news:keywords>American, Donald Trump, Students, Teachers</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/ramayana-tiff-preview-delhi-launch-comic-con-showcase-ranbir-kapoor-1503617648.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T09:09:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Ramayana&#039; makers plan special preview at TIFF after Delhi, Comic-Con showcases</news:title><news:keywords>Ramayana, Ranbir Kapoor</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/beyond-hype-1503617645.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T08:52:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Beyond Hype</news:title><news:keywords>Elon Musk, SpaceX, Stock market</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/perilous-passage-1503617642.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T08:48:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Perilous Passage</news:title><news:keywords>Gulf region, India&#039;s crude oil</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/sixth-night-of-us-strikes-iran-says-civilians-killed-warns-american-military-targets-across-west-asia-now-in-its-crosshairs-1503617631.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T08:42:44+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Sixth night of US strikes: Iran says civilians killed, warns American military targets across West Asia now in its crosshairs</news:title><news:keywords>Bahrain, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, United States, West Asia</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/trump-alleges-china-obtained-data-on-220-mn-us-voters-during-2020-election-cycle-orders-probe-into-deep-state-cover-up-1503617627.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-17T08:19:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Trump alleges China obtained data on 220 mn US voters during 2020 election cycle, orders probe into &#039;Deep State&#039; cover-up</news:title><news:keywords>China, CIA, Donald Trump, FBI, US elections</news:keywords></news:news>

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