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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/congress-workers-burn-effigies-in-rajasthan-in-protest-against-forcible-removal-of-rahul-from-dharna-site-in-delhi-1503619338.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T23:13:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Congress workers burn effigies in Rajasthan in protest against forcible removal of Rahul from dharna site in Delhi</news:title><news:keywords>Congress, Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/kerala-hc-restores-police-protection-for-viral-kumbh-mela-girl-1503619334.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T22:58:54+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kerala HC restores police protection for viral Kumbh Mela girl</news:title><news:keywords>Kerala High Court, Monalisa Bhosle</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/rs-350-crore-sagarmala-projects-sanctioned-for-odisha-52-more-worth-rs-56000-crore-in-pipeline-1503619328.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T22:53:56+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Rs 350-crore Sagarmala Projects sanctioned for Odisha; 52 more worth Rs 56,000 crore in pipeline</news:title><news:keywords>BJD, Sagarmala Scheme</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/congress-pm-house-protest-priyanka-gandhi-released-from-detention-after-sonia-gandhi-visit-to-police-station-1503619322.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T22:53:04+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Congress PM house protest: Priyanka Gandhi released from detention after Sonia Gandhi visit to police station</news:title><news:keywords>Congress PM House Protest, Mandir Marg police station, Priyanka Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/congress-aap-shame-each-other-for-being-bjps-pawn-as-rahul-gandhi-launches-own-agaitation-urges-cjp-agitators-to-join-in-1503619282.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T22:08:20+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Congress-AAP shame each other for being BJP&#039;s pawn as Rahul Gandhi launches own agaitation, urges CJP agitators to join in</news:title><news:keywords>AAP on Rahul Gandhi protest, AAP vs Congress, CJP protest crackdown, Congress BJP fixed match, Rahul Gandhi PM House Protest, Sanjay Singh on Rahul Gandhi protest</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/mamatas-call-for-anti-bjp-unity-at-martyrs-day-rally-junked-by-congress-left-1503619314.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T21:51:27+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Mamata&#039;s call for anti-BJP unity at Martyr&#039;s Day rally junked by Congress, Left</news:title><news:keywords>Congress, India, Mamata Banerjee</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/abhishek-sends-rs-10-crore-defamation-notice-to-lovely-madan-mitra-over-facebook-live-session-claim-1503619308.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T21:41:35+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Abhishek sends Rs 10 crore defamation notice to &#039;Lovely&#039; Madan Mitra over Facebook Live session claim</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, Kalighat TMC, Mahan Mitra</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/ensure-timely-desilting-of-drains-to-prevent-waterlogging-during-monsoon-mcd-commissioner-1503619302.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T21:27:36+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ensure timely desilting of drains to prevent waterlogging during monsoon: MCD Commissioner</news:title><news:keywords>MCD, Sanjeev Khirwar</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/congress-will-come-to-power-at-centre-in-2029-under-rahuls-leadership-adhir-at-martyrs-days-rally-1503619292.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T21:20:11+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Congress will come to power at Centre in 2029 under Rahul&#039;s leadership: Adhir at Martyr&#039;s Days rally</news:title><news:keywords>Adhir Ranjan, martyr&#039;&#039;s day, Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/business/stock-markets-end-lower-amid-weakness-in-heavyweight-private-banks-1503619294.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T21:15:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Stock markets end lower amid weakness in heavyweight private banks</news:title><news:keywords>Nifty Bank, Stock market</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/sc-refuses-urgent-hearing-to-plea-against-merger-of-six-rebel-uddhav-mps-with-shinde-sena-1503619289.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T21:08:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>SC refuses urgent hearing to plea against merger of six rebel Uddhav MPs with Shinde sena</news:title><news:keywords>Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena, Supreme Court</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/ed-conducts-searches-at-8-locations-across-bengal-over-rs-160-crore-fraud-case-1503619283.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T21:07:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>ED conducts searches at 8 locations across Bengal in Rs 160 crore fraud case</news:title><news:keywords>Enforcement Directorate, government scheme benefits, searches</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pinarayi-vijayan-has-business-interests-in-us-and-uae-alleges-swapna-suresh-1503619286.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T21:01:01+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Pinarayi Vijayan has business interests in US and UAE, alleges Swapna Suresh</news:title><news:keywords>Swapna Suresh, UAE, US</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/jaishankar-to-visit-manila-for-asean-quad-meetings-1503619284.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T20:42:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Jaishankar to visit Manila for ASEAN, Quad meetings</news:title><news:keywords>Asean, S Jaishankar</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/bengal-unveils-higher-education-roadmap-relief-for-state-aided-college-teachers-1503619272.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T20:23:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bengal unveils higher education roadmap, relief for state-aided college teachers</news:title><news:keywords>Jagannath Chattopadhyay, State Aided College Teachers, West Bengal Government</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/rahul-gandhi-other-congress-leaders-forcibly-removed-from-dharna-near-pm-house-1503619260.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T19:55:31+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Rahul Gandhi forcibly removed from dharna near PM house; &#039;Hisab Hoga,&#039; warns Congress</news:title><news:keywords>CJP march police crackdown, Congress PM House Protest, Dharmendra Pradhan resignation, Rahul Gandhi dharna, Rahul Gandhi protest</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/suvendu-flags-off-50-new-ac-buses-announces-plans-to-roll-out-1000-more-1503619250.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T19:47:56+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Suvendu flags off 50 new AC buses, announces plans to roll out 1000 more</news:title><news:keywords>New Buses, SBSTC, Transport Department</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/from-burger-to-boot-cjp-removes-spokesperson-vijeta-dahiya-for-insensitive-conduct-1503619256.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T19:41:59+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>From burger to boot: CJP removes spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya for “insensitive” conduct</news:title><news:keywords>CJP, Vijeta Dahiya</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/govt-accepted-rahuls-demand-but-he-backtracked-jitendra-singh-on-talks-with-congress-leader-during-protest-outside-pm-house-1503619217.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T19:37:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Govt accepted Rahul&#039;s demand, but he backtracked&#039;: Jitendra Singh on talks with Congress leader during protest outside PM House</news:title><news:keywords>Congress protest, Dharmendra Pradhan, Jitendra Singh, NEET issue, Parliament Discussion, Parliament Monsoon session, PM Modi residence protest, Rahul Gandhi, Student Protest</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/117-tourism-projects-approved-in-two-years-govt-1503619253.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T19:34:04+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>117 tourism projects approved in two years: Govt</news:title><news:keywords>Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Tourism, Tourism Ministry</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/delhi-braces-for-more-showers-as-monsoon-conditions-persist-temperatures-to-stay-below-normal-1503619251.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T19:31:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Delhi braces for more showers as Monsoon conditions persist; temperatures to stay below normal</news:title><news:keywords>Bay of Bengal, IMD, Monsoon</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/bengal-launches-bidyut-prahari-app-to-report-power-theft-illegal-hooking-1503619232.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T19:28:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bengal launches ‘Bidyut Prahari’ app to report power theft, illegal hooking</news:title><news:keywords>Bidyut Prahari, Power theft, West Bengal Government</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/my-bharat-launches-national-flag-of-india-quiz-2026-to-celebrate-har-ghar-tiranga-campaign-1503619241.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T19:21:37+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>MY Bharat launches National Flag of India Quiz 2026 to celebrate Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign</news:title><news:keywords>Har ghar tiranga campaign, India</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/kejriwal-busy-turning-india-into-nepal-swati-maliwal-alleges-mega-recruitment-scam-in-punjab-says-no-concern-for-students-1503619239.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T19:20:30+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Kejriwal busy turning India into Nepal&#039;: Swati Maliwal alleges mega recruitment scam in Punjab, says no concern for students</news:title><news:keywords>Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann, Swati Maliwal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/harmanpreet-to-spearhead-indias-bid-to-end-50-year-hockey-world-cup-wait-1503619236.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T19:15:58+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Harmanpreet to spearhead India&#039;s bid to end 50-year hockey World Cup wait</news:title><news:keywords>England, FIH Hockey World Cup, Hockey India, Pakistan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/ind-vs-zim-first-target-is-to-wear-the-india-jersey-reveals-ashok-sharma-1503619231.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T19:11:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ind vs Zim: First target is to wear the India jersey, reveals Ashok Sharma</news:title><news:keywords>T20I Series, Zimbabwe</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/theyve-earned-that-freedom-former-india-pacer-venkatesh-prasad-backs-rohit-kohli-till-2027-world-cup-1503619198.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T19:09:28+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;They&#039;ve earned that freedom&#039;: Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad backs Rohit, Kohli till 2027 World Cup</news:title><news:keywords>2027 ODI World Cup, Rohit Sharma, Venkatesh Prasad, Virat Kohli</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/11-dead-in-sikkim-nhpc-tunnel-collapse-rescue-on-methane-leak-suspected-1503619224.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T19:07:38+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>12 dead in Sikkim NHPC tunnel collapse, rescue on, methane leak suspected</news:title><news:keywords>NHPC, Tunnel collapse, VI Hydroelectric Project</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/adopt-zero-tolerance-on-hooking-political-intervention-suvendu-on-power-theft-1503619223.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T19:07:18+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Adopt zero tolerance on hooking, political intervention: Suvendu on power theft</news:title><news:keywords>Bengal power sector, hooking, Suvendu</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/opposition-uproar-over-neet-ram-mandir-donation-theft-allegations-stalls-parliament-till-noon-1503619219.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T18:41:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Opposition uproar over NEET, Ram Mandir donation theft allegations stalls Parliament till noon</news:title><news:keywords>Monsoon Session, Ram Mandir</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/govt-conveys-displeasure-to-russia-over-attack-on-commercial-vessel-which-left-four-indians-dead-1503619216.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T18:36:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Govt. conveys displeasure to Russia over attack on commercial vessel which left four Indians dead</news:title><news:keywords>India, MEA, Russia</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/up-congress-chief-uttar-pradesh-congress-committee-president-and-former-minister-ajay-rai-has-written-to-president-draupadi-murmu-seeking-her-intervention-in-the-alleged-police-use-of-force-during-a-s-1503619210.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T18:32:58+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>UP Congress chief Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee President and former minister Ajay Rai has written to President Draupadi Murmu seeking her intervention in the alleged police use of force during a student and youth protest in New Delhi. writes to President, seeking intervention in student protest</news:title><news:keywords>Ajay Rai, Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/jitendra-singh-urges-rahul-gandhi-to-end-protest-outside-pm-modis-residence-1503619193.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T18:29:56+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Jitendra Singh urges Rahul Gandhi to end protest outside PM Modi&#039;s residence</news:title><news:keywords>Chalo PM House march, CJP protest lathicharge, Dharmendra Pradhan&#039;s resignation, Jitendra Singh meets Rahul Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi protest</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/cd-sites-in-bindapur-fateh-nagar-being-developed-as-model-sites-mcd-west-zone-chairman-1503619205.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T18:26:36+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>C&amp;D sites in Bindapur, Fateh Nagar being developed as model sites: MCD west zone chairman</news:title><news:keywords>MCD</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/2581-drug-traffickers-arrested-in-jk-during-100-day-anti-drug-drive-lg-1503619201.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T18:21:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>2,581 drug traffickers arrested in J&amp;K during 100-day anti-drug drive: LG</news:title><news:keywords>Drugs, Manoj Sinha</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/uefa-chief-ceferin-boycotts-world-cup-final-amid-disputes-with-fifa-1503619192.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T18:19:37+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>UEFA chief Ceferin boycotts World Cup final amid disputes with FIFA</news:title><news:keywords>Aleksander Ceferin, FIFA World Cup 2026, UEFA</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/im-entering-with-a-winning-mindset-national-record-holder-vishal-tk-eyes-glasgow-cwg-podium-1503619181.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T17:44:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;I&#039;m entering with a winning mindset&#039;: National record-holder Vishal TK eyes Glasgow CWG podium</news:title><news:keywords>Commonwealth Games 2026, Vishal TK</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/pillow-lickers-abhisheks-indirect-bc-slur-at-ritabrata-camp-on-july-21-rally-1503619178.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T17:34:25+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Pillow-lickers&#039;: Abhishek&#039;s indirect &#039;BC&#039; slur at Ritabrata camp during July 21 rally</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek, Abhishek Banerjee, BC, July 21 rally, Pillow-lickers, Ritabrata</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/watch-cjps-vijeta-dahiya-beaten-up-for-instigating-protestors-but-himself-savouring-burger-1503619176.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T17:27:06+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>WATCH: CJP&#039;s Vijeta Dahiya beaten up for &#039;instigating&#039; protestors, but himself savouring burger</news:title><news:keywords>Vijeta Dahiya beaten up, Vijeta Dahiya burger controversy, Vijeta Dahiya viral video</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cjp-burger-bawal-snowballs-as-embarrassed-party-removes-vijeta-dahiya-as-spokie-1503619180.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T17:21:47+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CJP Burger Bawal snowballs as embarrassed party removes Vijeta Dahiya as spokie</news:title><news:keywords>CJP protest, Jantar Mantar, Vijeta Dahiya</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/fifa-appoints-prosecutor-to-investigate-world-cup-final-brawl-after-spains-win-over-argentina-1503619170.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T17:17:56+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>FIFA appoints prosecutor to investigate World Cup final brawl after Spain&#039;s win over Argentina</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, Spain vs Argentina</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/mp-assembly-passes-uniform-civil-code-golden-chapter-added-says-cm-yadav-1503619163.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T16:58:36+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>MP Assembly passes Uniform Civil Code; &#039;golden chapter&#039; added, says CM Yadav</news:title><news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh UCC bill passage, MP Assembly, UCC, uniform civil code</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/every-mask-will-come-off-mamatas-warning-to-ritabrata-camp-on-martyrs-day-event-1503619146.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T16:48:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Every mask will come off: Mamata&#039;s warning to Ritabrata camp on Martyr&#039;s Day event</news:title><news:keywords>July 21 event, Mamata Banerjee, martyr&#039;&#039;s day</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/i-will-continue-to-give-my-all-enzo-fernandez-breaks-silence-after-fifa-world-cup-final-red-card-1503619166.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T16:42:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;I will continue to give my all&#039;: Enzo Fernandez breaks silence after FIFA World Cup final red card</news:title><news:keywords>Enzo Fernandez, FIFA World Cup 2026, Spain vs Argentina</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/all-i-could-do-was-sit-quietly-and-clap-sanju-samson-recalls-heartbreak-of-t20-wc-snub-1503619157.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T16:19:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;All I could do was sit quietly and clap&#039;: Sanju Samson recalls heartbreak of T20 WC snub</news:title><news:keywords>ICC Men&#039;s T20 World Cup 2026, Sanju Samson</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/kremlin-says-in-touch-with-new-delhi-after-4-indians-killed-in-russian-attack-on-vessel-1503619156.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T16:12:34+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kremlin says in touch with New Delhi after 4 Indians killed in Russian attack on vessel</news:title><news:keywords>Black sea vessel attack, India summons Russian envoy, Kremlin on Indians death, Russian attack on vessel 4 killed</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/punjab-lop-bajwa-seeks-to-quash-fir-over-bomb-remarks-high-court-to-hear-plea-1503619153.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T15:54:54+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Punjab LoP Bajwa seeks to quash FIR over bomb remarks, High Court to hear plea</news:title><news:keywords>Court news, Partap Singh Bajwa, Punjab and Haryana High Court</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/explained-why-jp-nadda-has-become-the-centres-face-to-deal-with-cjp-agaitation-1503619150.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T15:44:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Explained: Why JP Nadda has become the Centre&#039;s face to deal with CJP agaitation</news:title><news:keywords>CJP protest, Dharmendra Pradhan, JP Nadda, Sonam Wangchuk</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/punjab-police-bust-alleged-terror-module-foil-train-attack-plot-17-arrested-uk-based-handler-under-scanner-1503619147.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T15:37:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Punjab Police bust alleged terror module, foil train attack plot; 17 arrested, UK-based handler under scanner</news:title><news:keywords>Crime news, Punjab Police, Terror module</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/haryana-blocks-punjab-farmers-delhi-march-over-proposed-us-trade-deal-bjp-says-no-agreement-yet-1503619140.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T15:30:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Haryana blocks Punjab farmers&#039; Delhi march over proposed US trade deal; BJP says no agreement yet</news:title><news:keywords>Farmers protest, Haryana, India-US trade deal, Punjab</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/municipal-employees-councillors-colluded-with-sona-pappu-in-land-scam-ed-1503619122.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T15:28:49+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Municipal employees, councillors worked in tandem with Sona Pappu: ED</news:title><news:keywords>Enforcement Directorate, Land scam, Sona Pappu</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/burger-bawal-cjp-protest-vijeta-dahiya-burger-king-viral-video-controversy-1503619134.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T15:02:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Burger Bawal at CJP Protest: Netizens slam spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya for &#039;skipping&#039; protest to eat burger; he defends</news:title><news:keywords>Cockroach Janta Party, NEET, Vijeta Dahiya</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/bihar-born-kanishka-narayan-becomes-uks-first-cabinet-level-ai-minister-1503619133.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T15:02:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bihar-born Kanishka Narayan becomes UK&#039;s first Cabinet-level AI minister</news:title><news:keywords>Andy Burnham, Artificial Intelligence, Kanishka Narayan, Labour Party, United Kingdom</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/supreme-court-aiims-medical-board-asaram-interim-bail-1503619130.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T14:45:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>SC asks AIIMS to form medical board to examine convicted rape accused Asaram&#039;s health for bail plea</news:title><news:keywords>AIIMS, Asaram, Supreme Court</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/delhi-hc-allows-sonam-wangchuk-to-be-shifted-to-medanta-hospital-1503619124.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T14:33:29+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Delhi HC allows Sonam Wangchuk to be shifted to Medanta Hospital</news:title><news:keywords>CJP protest, Delhi High Court, Sonam Wangchuk</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/kolkata-reports-four-covid-19-patients-in-private-hospitals-doctors-urge-caution-not-panic-1503619119.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T14:30:32+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kolkata reports four Covid-19 patients in private hospitals; doctors urge caution, not panic</news:title><news:keywords>Coronavirus, COVID 19, Kolkata, Omicron, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/calcutta-high-court-seeks-report-from-police-on-vandalism-at-tmcs-july-21-rally-venue-1503619115.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T14:27:49+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Calcutta High Court seeks report from police on vandalism at TMC&#039;s July 21 rally venue</news:title><news:keywords>Calcutta High Court, Kalighat TMC, TMC vandalism</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/mamata-pays-tribute-to-july-21-martyrs-amid-observances-by-multiple-factions-1503619112.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T14:09:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Mamata pays tribute to July 21 martyrs amid observances by multiple factions</news:title><news:keywords>Mamata Banerjee, martyr&#039;&#039;s day, TMC</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/neet-paper-leak-row-rahul-kejriwal-visit-injured-protesters-opposition-demands-parliament-debate-1503619097.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T13:32:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>NEET paper leak row: Rahul, Kejriwal visit injured protesters; Opposition demands Parliament debate</news:title><news:keywords>Arvind Kejriwal, KC Venugopal, Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Sanjay Singh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/messi-absent-as-argentina-receive-heroes-welcome-after-fifa-world-cup-heartbreak-1503619098.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T13:28:56+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Messi absent as Argentina receive heroes&#039; welcome after FIFA World Cup heartbreak</news:title><news:keywords>Argentina Football Team, FIFA World Cup 2026, Lionel Messi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/dont-drag-court-into-all-this-delhi-hc-declines-urgent-hearing-of-plea-on-police-brutality-on-cjp-protesters-1503619103.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T13:24:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Don&#039;t drag court into all this&#039;: Delhi HC declines urgent hearing of plea on police brutality on CJP protesters</news:title><news:keywords>CJP protest, Jantar Mantar, Sonam Wangchuk</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/lifestyle/health/acharya-balkrishna-ginger-lemon-water-remedy-blocked-throat-hoarse-voice-1503619099.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T13:18:59+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Throat feeling blocked? Acharya Balkrishna shares simple ginger, lemon and salt water fix</news:title><news:keywords>Acharya Balkrishna, Patanjali</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/unfinished-business-sajan-prakash-targets-cwg-asian-games-podium-after-burnout-comeback-1503619077.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T13:12:33+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Unfinished business&#039;: Sajan Prakash targets CWG, Asian Games podium after burnout comeback</news:title><news:keywords>2026 CWG, Asian Games 2026, Sajan Prakash, Swimming</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/lifestyle/health/acharya-balkrishna-rice-water-maand-nutrition-cooking-tips-drain-mistake-1503619084.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T13:12:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Acharya Balkrishna says don&#039;t throw away rice water, here&#039;s what you&#039;re losing every time you drain it</news:title><news:keywords>Acharya Balkrishna, Patanjali</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/we-all-were-scared-thinking-that-the-mob-might-attack-us-kangana-ranaut-slams-cjp-protest-1503619086.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T12:50:05+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;We all were scared, thinking that the mob might attack us&#039;: Kangana Ranaut slams CJP Protest</news:title><news:keywords>CJP protest, Kangana Ranaut, Sonam Wangchuk</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/acharya-balkrishna-patanjali-university-svpuat-meerut-mou-farmers-convocation-1503619079.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T12:37:50+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Acharya Balkrishna attends convocation at Meerut Agriculture University, Patanjali signs MOU</news:title><news:keywords>Acharya Balkrishna, Patanjali</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/unacceptable-india-summons-russian-diplomat-condemns-missile-strike-on-mv-golden-leo-near-odesa-that-killed-4-indian-sailors-1503619075.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T12:37:38+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Unacceptable&#039;: India summons Russian diplomat, condemns missile strike on MV Golden Leo near Odesa that killed 4 Indian sailors</news:title><news:keywords>India Russia relations, Indian sailors, Maritime security, Ministry of External Affairs, Russia-Ukraine war</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/southern_cinema/nayanthara-kavin-hi-cbfc-ua-certificate-august-14-release-1503619068.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T12:27:41+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Hi&#039; censor update: Nayanthara-Kavin romantic drama cleared with U/A certificate, set for August 14 release</news:title><news:keywords>HI, Nayanthara</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/spains-fifa-world-cup-heroes-receive-rousing-welcome-from-2-million-fans-in-madrid-1503619064.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T12:23:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Spain&#039;s FIFA World Cup heroes receive rousing welcome from 2 million fans in Madrid</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, Spain Football Team, Spain vs Argentina</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/60-bjp-backed-goons-damaged-our-stage-mamata-banerjee-alleges-bid-to-sabotage-trinamools-martyrs-day-rally-1503619056.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T12:22:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;60 BJP-backed goons damaged our stage&#039;: Mamata Banerjee alleges bid to sabotage Trinamool&#039;s Martyrs&#039; Day rally</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, Mamata Banerjee, martyr&#039;&#039;s day, Trinamool Congress, West Bengal BJP</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/not-in-favour-of-suppressing-the-voice-of-students-chirag-paswan-on-cjp-protest-1503619061.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T12:09:36+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Not in favour of suppressing the voice of students: Chirag Paswan on CJP Protest</news:title><news:keywords>Chirag Paswan, CJP protest, Jantar Mantar, Sonam Wangchuk</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/it-went-well-nadda-says-cjp-meeting-was-cordial-offers-no-clarity-on-demands-1503619053.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T11:36:43+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>‘It went well’: Nadda says CJP meeting was cordial, offers no clarity on demands</news:title><news:keywords>Cockroach Janata Party, Dharmendra Pradhan, JP Nadda, NEET UG 2026, Sonam Wangchuk</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pm-modi-says-govt-stands-with-students-seeks-strict-action-on-paper-leaks-kiren-rijiju-1503619048.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T11:24:10+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Modi says govt &#039;stands with students&#039;, seeks strict action on paper leaks: Kiren Rijiju</news:title><news:keywords>Dharmendra Pradhan, Kiren Rijiju, Narendra Modi, NEET UG 2026, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/chandra-shekhar-azad-sit-in-protest-parliament-delhi-student-protests-jantar-mantar-1503619043.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T11:12:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Reminded me of Jallianwala Bagh&#039;: Chandra Shekhar Azad begins sit-in inside Parliament over Delhi Police action on students</news:title><news:keywords>Chandra Shekhar Azad, NEET</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/gunde-bhare-the-delhi-police-ki-vardi-mein-kal-cjp-escalates-brutality-allegations-as-protest-continues-1503619035.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T11:02:10+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Gunde bhare the Delhi Police ki vardi mein kal&#039;: CJP escalates brutality allegations as protest continues</news:title><news:keywords>CJP protest, Delhi police, Dharmendra Pradhan, Jantar Mantar, NEET-UG paper leak</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/books-education/introducing-shakespeare-at-school-1503619038.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T10:57:04+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Introducing Shakespeare at School</news:title><news:keywords>Agatha Christie, Shakespeare</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/india-to-keep-indus-waters-treaty-in-abeyance-renegotiation-only-after-pakistan-acts-on-terror-report-1503619031.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T10:32:39+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India to keep Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance; renegotiation only after Pakistan acts on terror: Report</news:title><news:keywords>India, Indus Waters Treaty, Ministry of External Affairs, Pakistan, Terrorism</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/diljit-dosanjh-backs-cjp-neet-protest-students-anti-national-statement-1503619026.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T10:20:33+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;I&#039;ll be called anti-national again&#039;: After saying &#039;keep me away from politics,&#039; Diljit Dosanjh finally backs students</news:title><news:keywords>Diljit Dosanjh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/sonam-wangchuks-condition-stable-low-blood-sugar-and-dehydration-remain-concerns-hospital-1503619027.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T10:17:11+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Sonam Wangchuk&#039;s health stable but doctors flag dehydration, low blood sugar amid hunger strike</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi police, Dharmendra Pradhan, Jantar Mantar, NEET Paper leak, Sonam Wangchuk</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/books-education/why-industry-academia-collaboration-is-no-longer-optional-in-indias-education-system-1503619019.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T10:09:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Why Industry Academia Collaboration Is No Longer Optional in India&#039;s Education System</news:title><news:keywords>Higher education, Jobs</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/why-is-the-govt-afraid-of-us-haryana-seals-shambhu-border-detains-bku-chief-stops-farmers-delhi-march-1503619020.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T10:08:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Why is the govt afraid of us?&#039;: Haryana seals Shambhu border, detains BKU chief, stops farmers&#039; Delhi march</news:title><news:keywords>Haryana Police, India-US trade deal, Kisan Mahapanchayat, Punjab farmers, Shambhu border</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/indus-now-a-sacred-word-for-pakistan-1503619011.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T09:45:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Indus now a sacred word for Pakistan</news:title><news:keywords>Indus Valley Civilization, Pakistan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/delhi-police-file-multiple-firs-over-cjp-chalo-sansad-violence-probe-conspiracy-angle-and-pakistan-linked-misinformation-1503618999.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T09:39:59+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Delhi Police file multiple FIRs over CJP &#039;Chalo Sansad&#039; violence, probe conspiracy angle and Pakistan-linked misinformation</news:title><news:keywords>Cockroach Janta Party, Connaught Place, Delhi News, Delhi police, NEET Protest</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/books-education/should-be-a-core-subject-in-indias-classrooms-1503619005.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T09:34:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Should Be a Core Subject in India&#039;s Classrooms</news:title><news:keywords>AI, Industrial revolution, Software</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/riteish-deshmukh-genelia-support-delhi-student-protests-paper-leak-police-clash-1503619007.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T09:33:41+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Riteish-Genelia Deshmukh react to Delhi student protests, say youth are the &#039;true architects&#039; of the country&#039;s future</news:title><news:keywords>Genelia D&#039;Souza, Riteish Deshmukh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/ott/masters-of-the-universe-ott-release-prime-video-july-22-he-man-1503619002.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T09:17:49+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Masters of the Universe&#039; gets OTT release date after big-screen run</news:title><news:keywords>masters of the universe</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/changing-guard-1503619001.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T09:15:58+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Changing Guard</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA, Lionel Messi, Spain</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/sea-change-1503618994.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T09:11:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Sea Change</news:title><news:keywords>China, India, Infrastructure</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/hollywood/the-odyssey-christopher-nolan-box-office-defies-expectations-264-million-global-debut-1503618992.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T09:08:53+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>From Imax records to A-list buzz: Why &#039;The Odyssey&#039; defied every box office expectation</news:title><news:keywords>Christopher Nolan, The Odyssey</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/day-after-clashes-thinner-crowds-gather-at-jantar-mantar-as-students-question-cjps-outreach-to-nadda-1503618984.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T09:07:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Day after clashes, thinner crowds gather at Jantar Mantar as students question CJP&#039;s outreach to Nadda</news:title><news:keywords>Cockroach Janata Party, Dharmendra Pradhan, Jantar Mantar, JP Nadda, NEET UG 2026</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/disarming-the-farmer-1503618988.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T09:02:49+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Disarming the farmer</news:title><news:keywords>farmers, Indian Population</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/hollywood/paramount-warner-bros-discovery-merger-tro-paused-antitrust-lawsuit-1503618990.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T08:58:59+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger on hold: All about the antitrust lawsuit that stopped the $111 billion deal</news:title><news:keywords>Paramount, Warner Bros</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/hema-malini-cjp-protest-sonam-wangchuk-neet-paper-leak-1503618985.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T08:51:25+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Protests won&#039;t solve anything&#039;: Hema Malini urges CJP to stop &#039;misleading&#039; students</news:title><news:keywords>Cockroach Janta Party, Hema Malini</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/new-york-mayor-calls-netanyahu-a-war-criminal-trump-fires-back-vows-israeli-pm-wont-be-arrested-in-us-1503618982.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T08:19:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>New York mayor calls Netanyahu a war criminal. Trump fires back, vows Israeli PM won&#039;t be arrested in US</news:title><news:keywords>Benjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump, International Criminal Court, Israel, Zohran Mamdani</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/sikkim-tunnel-tragedy-7-dead-as-rescue-operation-continues-around-27-feared-trapped-1503618979.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T07:51:39+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Sikkim tunnel collapse death toll rises to 10; PM Modi, Amit Shah speak to CM</news:title><news:keywords>India news, NDRF, SDRF, Sikkim, Sikkim Police</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/trump-escalates-canada-trade-row-with-new-50-tariffs-on-selected-imports-1503618976.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T07:44:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Trump escalates Canada trade row with new 50% tariffs on selected imports</news:title><news:keywords>Canada, Donald Trump, Tariffs, Trade war, United States of America</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/us-launches-fresh-strikes-on-iran-as-conflict-escalates-explosions-reported-across-multiple-cities-1503618974.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-21T07:34:54+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>US launches fresh strikes on Iran as conflict escalates; explosions reported across multiple cities</news:title><news:keywords>CENTCOM, Donald Trump, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, United States of America</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/4-indians-killed-1-critically-injured-in-attack-on-commercial-vessel-near-ukraines-port-of-odesa-1503618965.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T22:44:28+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>4 Indians killed, 1 critically injured in attack on commercial vessel near Ukraine&#039;s port of Odesa</news:title><news:keywords>Indians killed in Ukrainian port attack, MV Golden Leo attack, Ukraine Odesa port vessel attack</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/panic-prevails-in-rajasthan-town-for-5-hours-as-strayed-leopard-leaves-three-injured-1503618962.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T22:19:49+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Panic prevails in Rajasthan town for 5 hours as strayed leopard leaves three injured</news:title><news:keywords>Leopard, Rajasthan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/business/core-infrastructure-output-rises-5-in-june-hits-5-month-high-1503618958.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T22:13:28+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Core infrastructure output rises 5% in June, hits 5-month high</news:title><news:keywords>Crude oil, Natural Gas</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/obc-mahasabha-protest-in-bhopal-over-27-reservation-demand-police-use-water-cannons-1503618956.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T22:09:43+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>OBC Mahasabha protest in Bhopal over 27% reservation demand; police use water cannons</news:title><news:keywords>Protesters, Vidhan Sabha</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/traffic-disruptions-chaos-rule-at-indira-chowk-connaught-place-on-sansad-chalo-call-1503618953.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T21:57:43+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Traffic disruptions, chaos rule at Indira Chowk, Connaught Place on Sansad Chalo call</news:title><news:keywords>CJP, protest at Jantar Mantar</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/obc-mahasabha-gheraos-vidhan-sabha-demanding-27-reservation-1503618950.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T21:52:30+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>OBC Mahasabha gheraos Vidhan Sabha demanding 27% reservation</news:title><news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, OBC Mahasabha, Vidhan Sabha</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/kolkata-police-launches-expanded-role-of-durga-suraksha-squad-to-spread-awareness-on-women-safety-1503618941.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T21:43:10+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kolkata Police launches expanded role of Durga Suraksha Squad to spread awareness on women safety</news:title><news:keywords>Crimes against women, Durga Suraksha Squad, Kolkata police</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/haryana-emerges-as-a-national-leader-in-tobacco-control-over-12800-educational-institutions-declared-tobacco-free-1503618945.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T21:42:30+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Haryana emerges as a national leader in tobacco control, over 12,800 educational institutions declared tobacco-free</news:title><news:keywords>Haryana, Tobacco</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/punjab-cm-trying-to-divert-attention-from-his-sacrilegious-conduct-against-guru-sahiban-badal-1503618940.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T21:32:15+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Punjab CM trying to divert attention from his sacrilegious conduct against Guru Sahiban: Badal</news:title><news:keywords>Bhagwant Mann, SAD</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/betrayed-for-27-years-21-july-victims-families-can-file-fresh-firs-says-suvendu-1503618928.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T21:25:37+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Betrayed for 27 years&#039;: 21 July victims&#039; families can file fresh FIRs, says Suvendu</news:title><news:keywords>21 July victims, martyr&#039;&#039;s day, Suvendu Adhikari</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cpim-condemns-police-action-on-student-protesters-demands-education-ministers-resignation-1503618935.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T21:25:33+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CPI(M) condemns police action on student protesters, demands Education Minister&#039;s resignation</news:title><news:keywords>CPI(M), PM Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/having-facing-repeated-electoral-defeats-opposition-is-trying-to-exploit-youth-movements-malhotra-1503618933.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T21:16:20+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Having facing repeated electoral defeats, Opposition is trying to exploit youth movements: Malhotra</news:title><news:keywords>AAP, BJP, Congress, Harsh Malhotra</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/uttarakhand-govt-asks-universities-to-focus-on-obtaining-higher-nirf-rankings-1503618930.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T21:10:38+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Uttarakhand govt asks universities to focus on obtaining higher NIRF rankings</news:title><news:keywords>NIRF, Uttarakhand</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/delhi-police-urge-protesters-to-exercise-restraint-cooperate-in-maintaining-law-and-order-1503618923.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T21:07:10+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Delhi Police urge protesters to exercise restraint, cooperate in maintaining law and order</news:title><news:keywords>CJP, Delhi police</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/bengal-to-amend-panchayat-law-officials-to-replace-elected-heads-as-signatory-authority-1503618913.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T21:05:04+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bengal to amend Panchayat law; officials to replace elected heads as signatory authority</news:title><news:keywords>Dilip Ghosh, Panchayat law, Trinamool government</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/congress-accuses-pm-modi-of-ignoring-key-issues-in-monsoon-session-address-1503618921.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T21:01:38+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Congress accuses PM Modi of ignoring key issues in Monsoon Session address</news:title><news:keywords>Congress, PM Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/all-eyes-on-ndas-mangal-milan-meeting-on-tuesday-1503618919.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T20:55:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>All eyes on NDA&#039;s &#039;Mangal Milan&#039; meeting on Tuesday</news:title><news:keywords>Mangal Milan, NDA, Parliament</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/delhi-bjp-chief-announces-new-team-of-office-bearers-with-hope-to-strengthen-organisation-1503618917.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T20:50:53+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Delhi BJP chief announces new team of office bearers with hope to strengthen organisation</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, Harsh Malhotra, Nitin Nabin</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/opposition-alleges-saffronisation-as-bihar-renames-repaints-551-schools-1503618914.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T20:47:43+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Opposition alleges ‘saffronisation’ as Bihar renames, repaints 551 schools</news:title><news:keywords>Bihar, Samrat Choudhary</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/centre-yet-to-decide-on-raising-ethanol-blending-in-petrol-beyond-20-suresh-gopi-1503618909.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T20:35:40+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Centre yet to decide on raising ethanol blending in petrol beyond 20%: Suresh Gopi</news:title><news:keywords>E20 fuel, Nitin Gadkari, Suresh Gopi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/tmc-cracks-in-parliament-abhishek-assigned-back-row-in-lok-sabha-sudip-comes-in-front-1503618894.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T20:34:49+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>TMC cracks in Parliament: Abhishek assigned back row in Lok Sabha, Sudip comes in front</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, NCPI, Parliament seating, TMC Lok Sabha</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cjps-protest-stage-dismantled-after-chalo-sansad-march-1503618905.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T20:20:01+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CJP&#039;s protest stage dismantled after &#039;Chalo Sansad&#039; march</news:title><news:keywords>CJP protest, Delhi police, Jantar Mantar</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/bds-students-death-crime-branch-arrests-former-dental-college-hod-after-bail-pleas-rejected-1503618903.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T20:16:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>BDS student’s death: Crime branch arrests former dental college HOD after bail pleas rejected</news:title><news:keywords>Crime Branch, Kerala, Kerala High Court</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/mp-gets-national-award-in-healthcare-1503618900.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T20:12:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>MP gets national award in healthcare</news:title><news:keywords>AB-PMJAY, Healthcare, Madhya Pradesh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/nine-killed-in-landslides-shooting-stones-in-jk-1503618898.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T19:59:38+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Nine killed in landslides, shooting stones in J&amp;K</news:title><news:keywords>J&amp;K, landslides, shooting stones</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/odishas-climate-resilience-and-disaster-preparedness-in-focus-at-public-discourse-1503618895.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T19:56:14+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Odisha&#039;s climate resilience and disaster preparedness in focus at public discourse</news:title><news:keywords>climate resilience, Odisha, OSDMA</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/congress-steps-up-attack-on-centre-over-paper-leak-protests-demands-debate-in-parliament-and-accountability-1503618892.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T19:51:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Congress steps up attack on Centre over paper leak protests, demands debate in Parliament and accountability</news:title><news:keywords>Congress, PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/national-statistics-office-urges-timely-statistical-reporting-from-siliguri-1503618882.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T19:49:41+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>National Statistics Office urges timely statistical reporting from Siliguri</news:title><news:keywords>ASISSE survey, Field Operations Division, NSO Siliguri</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/odisha-left-parties-back-jantar-mantar-protest-demand-pradhans-resignation-rollback-of-nep-2020-1503618889.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T19:46:38+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Odisha: Left parties back Jantar Mantar protest, demand Pradhan&#039;s resignation, rollback of NEP 2020</news:title><news:keywords>Jantar Mantar protest, Odisha</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/education-expo-draws-students-across-north-bengal-showcases-185-academic-programmes-1503618884.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T19:38:35+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Education expo draws students across North Bengal, showcases 185 academic programmes</news:title><news:keywords>JIS Education Expo 2026, Siliguri</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/books-education/global-confluence-of-research-innovation-and-industry-excellence-1503618879.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T19:34:27+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Global confluence of research, innovation, and industry excellence</news:title><news:keywords>Computer science, IEM, innovation</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/krishnagar-police-bust-drug-network-seize-1-35-kg-heroin-arrest-53-1503618871.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T19:25:58+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Krishnagar police bust drug network, seize 1.35 kg heroin, arrest 53</news:title><news:keywords>Drug Bust, Illegal liquor, Krishnagar police, Narcotics</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/3-dead-one-critical-after-family-of-four-allegedly-consumes-poison-in-rajasthans-karauli-1503618877.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T19:22:49+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>3 dead, one critical after family of four allegedly consumes poison in Rajasthan&#039;s Karauli</news:title><news:keywords>Poison, Rajasthan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/sonam-wangchuk-continues-fast-day-23-hospital-neet-protest-cjp-parliament-1503618868.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T19:06:18+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;I will continue my fast&#039;: Sonam Wangchuk refuses to break 23-day hunger strike from hospital</news:title><news:keywords>NEET, Sonam Wangchuk</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/security-guards-at-kalyani-jnm-hospital-protest-colleagues-detention-1503618857.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T18:57:44+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Security guards at Kalyani JNM Hospital protest colleague&#039;s detention</news:title><news:keywords>Kalyani JNM Hospital, Kalyani police station, Security guard</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/haryana-clears-rs-2892-crore-roadmap-to-upgrade-60-itis-under-pm-setu-scheme-1503618863.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T18:57:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Haryana clears Rs 2,892-crore roadmap to upgrade 60 ITIs under PM-SETU scheme</news:title><news:keywords>Anurag Rastogi, Haryana Government</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/haryana-revises-ex-agniveer-reservation-norms-specifies-category-wise-break-up-of-20-pc-quota-1503618860.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T18:52:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Haryana revises Ex-Agniveer reservation norms, specifies category-wise break-up of 20 pc quota</news:title><news:keywords>Anurag Rastogi, Haryana Government, Haryana High Court</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/no-special-package-for-punjab-state-got-%e2%82%b98379-crore-interest-free-loan-so-far-centre-1503618852.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T18:46:54+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>No special package for Punjab; state got ₹8,379 crore interest-free loan so far: Centre</news:title><news:keywords>Pankaj Chaudhary, State of Punjab</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/police-firing-unjustified-mamatas-testimony-never-recorded-suvendu-tables-21-july-commission-report-1503618844.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T18:44:47+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Police firing unjustified, Mamata&#039;s testimony never recorded: Suvendu tables 21 July Commission report</news:title><news:keywords>July 21 firing, Mamata Banerjee, Suvendu Adhikari</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/rahul-gandhi-slams-modi-youth-hostile-neet-paper-leaks-dharmendra-pradhan-resignation-1503618847.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T18:42:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Criminals roam free, students are dragged and beaten&#039;: Rahul Gandhi&#039;s sharp attack on govt over Jantar Mantar protests</news:title><news:keywords>Cockroach Janta Party, Dharmendra Pradhan, NEET, Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/up-begins-ground-review-of-tourism-culture-projects-1503618850.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T18:41:38+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>UP begins ground review of tourism, culture projects</news:title><news:keywords>Culture, Tourism, Uttar Pradesh government</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/business/no-proposal-to-scrap-ltcg-tax-on-equities-govt-tells-lok-sabha-collections-rise-79-1503618846.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T18:36:39+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>No proposal to scrap LTCG tax on equities, govt tells Lok Sabha; collections rise 79%</news:title><news:keywords>Lok Sabha, LTCG, Pankaj Chaudhary</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/president-murmu-reaches-moldova-on-first-leg-of-her-three-nation-tour-1503618840.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T18:31:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>President Murmu reaches Moldova on first leg of her three-nation tour</news:title><news:keywords>Droupadi Murmu, Romania</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/kolkata-metro-conducting-trails-of-synchronisation-of-driverless-tech-with-fleet-1503618825.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T18:30:30+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kolkata Metro conducting trials of synchronisation of driverless tech with Green Line fleet</news:title><news:keywords>Automatic Train Operations, driverless tech, Kolkata Metro, Trials</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/state-rifle-association-urges-sports-minister-to-upgrade-asansol-rifle-club-to-centre-of-excellence-1503618834.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T18:27:14+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>State rifle association urges sports minister to upgrade Asansol rifle club to centre of excellence</news:title><news:keywords>NCOE, WBRA</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/punjab-power-minister-tarunpreet-singh-sondh-launches-distribution-of-10500-safety-tool-kits-to-pspcl-employees-1503618835.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T18:25:38+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Punjab: Power Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sondh launches distribution of 10,500 safety tool kits to PSPCL employees</news:title><news:keywords>Bhagwant Mann, Punjab AAP, S. Tarunpreet Singh Sondh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/nadda-meets-cjp-leaders-asks-them-to-withdraw-their-protests-1503618832.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T18:20:44+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Nadda meets CJP leaders, asks them to withdraw their protests</news:title><news:keywords>Cockroach Janata Party, JP Nadda, PM Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/nenmara-double-murder-case-court-cites-rarest-of-rare-crime-awards-death-sentence-to-chenthamara-1503618830.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T18:16:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Nenmara double murder case: Court cites &#039;rarest of rare&#039; crime, awards death sentence to Chenthamara</news:title><news:keywords>Kerela, Nenmara double murder</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/no-relief-for-ex-tmc-mla-nirmal-ghosh-calcutta-high-court-denies-interim-protection-in-lottery-ticket-robbery-case-1503618815.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T17:56:58+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>No relief for ex-TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh, Calcutta High Court denies interim protection in lottery ticket robbery case</news:title><news:keywords>Calcutta High Court, Nirmal Ghosh, Tirthankar Ghosh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/rahul-himalian-assumes-additional-charge-as-irctc-cmd-1503618817.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T17:51:36+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Rahul Himalian assumes additional charge as IRCTC CMD</news:title><news:keywords>Indian Railways, IRCTC, Rahul Himalian</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/contrasting-political-moves-in-malda-congress-gears-up-for-21-july-rally-1503618803.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T17:34:46+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Contrasting political moves in Malda: Congress gears up for 21 July rally</news:title><news:keywords>Congress Malda, Isha Khan Choudhury, martyr&#039;&#039;s day, Shaheed Minar</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/entirely-false-delhi-police-says-abhijeet-dipke-not-detained-remains-available-on-stage-1503618807.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T16:57:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Entirely false&#039;: Delhi Police says Abhijeet Dipke not detained, remains &#039;available on stage&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>CJP protest, Delhi police, Jantar Mantar</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/qdenga-india-approves-first-dengue-vaccine-for-people-aged-4-60-years-1503618804.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T16:25:31+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>QDENGA: India approves first dengue vaccine for people aged 4-60 years</news:title><news:keywords>DCGI approves QDENGA, India dengue vaccine, QDENGA</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/17-km-strategic-rail-link-to-strengthen-border-connectivity-in-north-bengal-1503618790.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T15:46:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>17-km strategic rail link to strengthen border connectivity in north Bengal</news:title><news:keywords>Ministry of Railways, North Bengal, West Bengal forest department</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/carrot-stick-cjp-founder-abhijeet-dipke-detained-delhi-police-sansad-chalo-march-neet-protest-1503618785.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T15:21:31+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Carrot and stick: CJP says Abhijeet Dipke was &#039;picked up&#039; by police while its spokespersons were still in talks with Nadda</news:title><news:keywords>Abhijeet Dipke, ashutosh ranka, Cockroach Janta Party, JP Nadda, Saurav Das</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/at-the-crossroads-on-july-21-from-mamata-banerjees-political-signature-to-a-legacy-fight-1503618767.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T14:25:50+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>At the crossroads on July 21: From Mamata Banerjee&#039;s political signature to a legacy fight</news:title><news:keywords>July 21 rally, Mamata Banerjee, Trinamool Congress rally</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/delhi/delhi-approves-incentives-to-replace-old-trucks-buses-with-evs-and-bs-vi-vehicles-1503618758.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T14:18:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Delhi govt approves incentives to replace old trucks, buses with EVs and BS-VI vehicles</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi EV Policy 2026, Delhi government, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Parivartan Scheme, Rekha Gupta</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/bengali-mandatory-in-all-state-govt-offices-from-1-september-says-suvendu-1503618761.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T14:10:39+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bengali mandatory in all state govt offices from 1 September, says Suvendu</news:title><news:keywords>Bengali, Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal govt</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/calcutta-high-court-abhishek-banerjee-foreign-travel-eye-treatment-plea-rejected-1503618762.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T13:59:06+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Calcutta HC denies Abhishek Banerjee permission to travel abroad for eye treatment, seeks medical board review</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, Calcutta High Court</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/delhi-tear-gas-police-clash-cjp-parliament-march-protest-jantar-mantar-1503618755.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T13:41:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Chaos near parliament: Police fire tear gas, deploy anti-riot vehicles to stop CJP march</news:title><news:keywords>Cockroach Janta Party</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/congress-kc-venugopal-neet-cbse-paper-leak-monsoon-session-dharmendra-pradhan-1503618744.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T13:17:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Government is totally insensitive&#039;: KC Venugopal demands Education Minister&#039;s resignation over NEET, CBSE leak row</news:title><news:keywords>KC Venugopal, NEET</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/abhijeet-dipke-ends-hunger-strike-after-sonam-wangchuks-appeal-amid-cockroach-janata-party-protests-1503618737.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T13:03:19+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Abhijeet Dipke ends hunger strike after Sonam Wangchuk&#039;s appeal</news:title><news:keywords>Abhijeet Dipke, Cockroach Janata Party, Jantar Mantar, JP Nadda, Sonam Wangchuk</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/govt-introduces-bill-to-raise-supreme-court-judges-strength-as-parliament-sees-monsoon-session-disruptions-1503618725.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T12:47:14+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Govt introduces Bill to raise Supreme Court judges&#039; strength as Parliament sees Monsoon Session disruptions</news:title><news:keywords>Arjun Ram Meghwal, Lok Sabha, Monsoon Session, Parliament of India, Supreme Court of India</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/samajwadi-party-sp-parliament-protest-neet-paper-leak-dharmendra-pradhan-resignation-1503618729.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T12:41:06+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Samajwadi Party MPs protest in parliament over NEET paper leak, demand Dharmendra Pradhan&#039;s resignation</news:title><news:keywords>NEET, Samajwadi Party</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/feeling-very-fine-allow-me-to-join-cjp-march-sonam-wangchuk-1503618726.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T12:38:01+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Feeling very fine, allow me to join CJP march: Sonam Wangchuk</news:title><news:keywords>Chalo Sansad, Monsoon Session, Sonam Wangchuk</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/it-was-written-pedris-cryptic-post-from-2025-goes-viral-after-spains-fifa-world-cup-triumph-1503618719.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T12:26:56+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;It was written&#039;: Pedri&#039;s cryptic post from 2025 goes viral after Spain&#039;s FIFA World Cup triumph</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, Spain vs Argentina</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cjps-parliament-march-loses-its-script-at-jantar-mantar-splinters-into-scattered-protests-1503618706.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T12:23:29+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CJP’s Parliament march loses its script at Jantar Mantar, splinters into scattered protests</news:title><news:keywords>Abhijeet Dipke, Cockroach Janta Party, Delhi, Jantar Mantar, student protests</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/aisa-23-day-hunger-strike-ends-jantar-mantar-opposition-support-parliament-exam-irregularities-1503618716.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T12:13:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>23-day AISA hunger strike ends as Shabana Azmi, Prakash Raj, Yogendra Yadav back students&#039; protest</news:title><news:keywords>AISA, neha bora, Sonam Wangchuk</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/sonam-wangchuk-delhi-high-court-private-hospital-safdarjung-hospital-appeal-1503618714.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T12:06:10+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Delhi High Court to hear Sonam Wangchuk&#039;s appeal against refusal to shift him to private hospital</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi High Court, Sonam Wangchuk</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/spains-pau-cubarsi-wins-fifa-young-player-award-unai-simon-claims-golden-glove-1503618700.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T12:03:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Spain&#039;s Pau Cubarsi wins FIFA Young Player Award, Unai Simon claims Golden Glove</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, golden glove, Pau Cubarsi, Spain vs Argentina, Unai Simon</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/chalo-sansad-delhi-police-says-no-sporadic-use-of-violence-protest-being-handled-professionally-1503618711.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T11:44:39+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Chalo Sansad: Delhi Police says no sporadic use of violence, protest being handled professionally</news:title><news:keywords>Chalo Sansad, Jantar Mantar, Sonam Wangchuk</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/from-indias-7-7-growth-to-skyroots-success-10-key-takeaways-from-pm-modis-monsoon-session-address-1503618697.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T11:27:49+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>From India&#039;s 7.7% growth to Skyroot&#039;s success: 10 key takeaways from PM Modi&#039;s Monsoon Session address</news:title><news:keywords>Indian economy, Monsoon Session, Narendra Modi, Parliament, Skyroot Aerospace</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/shubman-gill-breaks-silence-on-rohit-sharma-retirement-rumours-raises-fitness-concerns-after-series-loss-1503618694.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T11:27:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Shubman Gill breaks silence on Rohit Sharma retirement rumours; raises fitness concerns after series loss</news:title><news:keywords>India vs England ODI, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pm-modi-takes-56-year-old-youngster-jibe-at-rahul-gandhi-hails-skyroot-team-ahead-of-monsoon-session-1503618687.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T11:07:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Modi takes &#039;56-year-old youngster&#039; jibe at Rahul Gandhi, hails Skyroot team ahead of Monsoon Session</news:title><news:keywords>Monsoon Session 2026, PM Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Skyroot Aerospace launch</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-spains-title-messis-farewell-and-the-controversies-that-shaped-the-tournament-1503618671.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T11:06:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain&#039;s title, Messi&#039;s farewell and the controversies that shaped the tournament</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi, Spain vs Argentina</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/trump-says-us-hit-iran-very-hard-tehran-claims-mq-9-drone-downed-1503618685.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T10:55:35+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Trump says US hit Iran &#039;very hard&#039;; Tehran claims MQ-9 drone downed</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, United States, US Central Command</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/akhilesh-yadav-bjp-attack-monsoon-session-neet-paper-leak-parliament-1503618680.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T10:46:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Akhilesh Yadav targets BJP ahead of monsoon session, questions NEET row and calls government ‘egoistic’</news:title><news:keywords>Akhilesh Yadav, Cockroach Janta Party, Narendra Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/your-bones-will-not-remain-intact-dmk-mla-arrested-after-alleged-threat-to-cm-vijay-1503618676.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T10:36:40+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Your bones will not remain intact&#039;: DMK MLA arrested after alleged threat to CM Vijay</news:title><news:keywords>DMK, Tamil Nadu, Thalapathy Vijay</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/monsoon-session-key-bills-the-centre-plans-to-push-in-parliament-1503618667.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T10:15:54+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Monsoon Session: Key Bills the Centre plans to push in Parliament</news:title><news:keywords>FCRA Amendment Bill, Income Tax Amendment Bill, Monsoon Session, MSME Bill, Parliament</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/ducketts-141-outshines-rohits-historic-ton-as-england-beat-india-to-seal-odi-series-2-1-1503618658.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T10:00:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Duckett&#039;s 141 outshines Rohit&#039;s historic ton as England beat India to seal ODI series 2-1</news:title><news:keywords>India vs England ODI</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/argentina-coach-lionel-scaloni-leaves-press-conference-in-tears-casts-doubt-over-future-1503618653.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T09:49:06+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni leaves press conference in tears, casts doubt over future</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, Lionel Scaloni, Spain vs Argentina</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/truck-rams-car-from-behind-on-samruddhi-expressway-kills-five-near-wardha-1503618659.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T09:48:28+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Truck rams car from behind on Samruddhi Expressway, kills five near Wardha</news:title><news:keywords>India news, Maharashtra, Road accident, Samruddhi Expressway, Wardha</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/northeast/the-clock-in-the-crimson-hills-1503618649.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T09:32:54+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>The Clock in the Crimson Hills</news:title><news:keywords>Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker, Victorian science</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/argentinas-paredes-shown-red-card-after-grabbing-spains-garcia-by-the-throat-following-fifa-world-cup-final-1503618626.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T09:30:34+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Argentina&#039;s Paredes shown red card after grabbing Spain&#039;s Garcia by the throat following FIFA World Cup final</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, Spain vs Argentina</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/northeast/when-assam-arrests-invoke-global-concern-1503618645.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T09:25:28+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>When Assam arrests invoke global concern</news:title><news:keywords>Assam Police, UNESCO</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/sonam-wangchuk-wife-safdarjung-hospital-delhi-high-court-private-hospital-appeal-1503618642.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T09:22:40+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Sonam Wangchuk&#039;s wife challenges Delhi HC order, seeks shift from Safdarjung Hospital to private facility</news:title><news:keywords>Sonam Wangchuk</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/a-problem-of-when-not-how-much-1503618634.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T09:03:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>A problem of when, not how much</news:title><news:keywords>CEEW, Clean power</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/taslima-nasreen-rejects-bjp-rss-links-ahead-of-kolkata-visit-after-19-years-says-invite-is-from-secular-group-1503618629.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T08:58:01+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Taslima Nasreen rejects BJP-RSS links ahead of Kolkata visit after 19 years, says invite is from secular group</news:title><news:keywords>Bangladesh, Kolkata, Taslima Nasreen, Trinamool Congress, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/energy-crossroads-1503618632.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T08:55:31+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Energy Crossroads</news:title><news:keywords>Energy sector, strategic pressure</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/export-illusion-1503618630.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T08:49:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Export Illusion</news:title><news:keywords>China, Export</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/indian-embassy-asks-nationals-to-avoid-iran-travel-advises-those-there-to-consider-leaving-amid-worsening-security-1503618618.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T08:37:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Indian Embassy asks nationals to avoid Iran travel, advises those there to consider leaving amid worsening security</news:title><news:keywords>Indian Embassy, Iran, Ministry of External Affairs, Travel advisory, United States</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/kylian-mbappe-becomes-first-player-to-win-fifa-world-cup-golden-boot-twice-1503618615.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T08:20:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kylian Mbappe becomes first player to win FIFA World Cup Golden Boot twice</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, Kylian Mbappe</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/us-pounds-iran-for-9th-straight-night-after-troop-deaths-trump-says-tehran-lost-everything-almost-militarily-1503618612.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T08:11:59+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>US pounds Iran for 9th straight night after troop deaths; Trump says Tehran &#039;lost everything almost militarily&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>CENTCOM, Donald Trump, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, US-Iran Conflict</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/rodri-wins-fifa-world-cup-2026-golden-ball-after-leading-spain-to-title-1503618606.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T08:00:48+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Rodri wins FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Ball after leading Spain to title</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, Rodri, Spain vs Argentina</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/hollywood/anne-hathaway-princess-diaries-3-script-breakthrough-start-over-1503618604.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T07:53:41+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Anne Hathaway says &#039;Princess Diaries 3&#039; is back on track after scrapping the script and finding a new direction</news:title><news:keywords>Anne Hathaway</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cjp-parliament-march-live-updates-protesters-gather-at-jantar-mantar-sonam-wangchuk-sets-terms-to-end-fast-1503618605.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T07:53:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CJP march to Parliament called off: &#039;Made it like North Korea,&#039; says Dipke after police lathicharge on protesters</news:title><news:keywords>Cockroach Janta Party, Delhi police, Jantar Mantar, Parliament, Sonam Wangchuk</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/ais-governance-sutras-ii-1503618598.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T07:41:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>AI’s Governance Sutras ~ II</news:title><news:keywords>Artificial Intelligence, FREE-AI</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/hollywood/tom-cruise-world-cup-final-speech-trump-booed-spain-wins-2026-1503618599.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T07:41:02+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Inside Hollywood&#039;s biggest World Cup takeover: Tom Cruise&#039;s &#039;cringe&#039; speech, A-list stars in the stands, and boos for Trump</news:title><news:keywords>Tom Cruise, World Cup</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/southern_cinema/mammootty-dhanush-and-om-team-celebrate-national-award-wins-together-on-film-set-1503618594.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T07:28:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Mammootty, Dhanush and &#039;Om&#039; team celebrate National Award wins together on film set</news:title><news:keywords>Dhanush, Mammootty, O&amp;M</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/a-red-card-extra-time-and-ferran-torres-how-spain-dethroned-messis-argentina-to-reclaim-fifa-world-cup-after-16-years-1503618591.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T07:24:37+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>A red card, extra time and Ferran Torres: How Spain dethroned Messi&#039;s Argentina to reclaim FIFA World Cup after 16 years</news:title><news:keywords>Argentina, Ferran Torres, FIFA World Cup 2026, Lionel Messi, Spain</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/sonam-wangchuk-demand-change-resignation-to-accountability-dharmendra-pradhan-1503618588.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-20T07:02:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Has the Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike changed its goal midway? From sacking Dharmendra Pradhan to just seeking &#039;assurance&#039; from MPs</news:title><news:keywords>Cockroach Janta Party, Dharmendra Pradhan, Sonam Wangchuk</news:keywords></news:news>

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