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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ashok-choudhary-hits-back-at-rjd-chief-says-lalu-yadav-has-become-mentally-unstable-1503607493.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T22:34:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ashok Choudhary hits back at RJD chief, says Lalu Yadav has become mentally unstable</news:title><news:keywords>Ashok Choudhary, U</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/education-system-reduced-to-extortion-machine-rahul-gandhi-calls-for-reforms-2-1503607489.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T22:29:43+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Education system reduced to extortion machine&#039; Rahul Gandhi calls for reforms</news:title><news:keywords>JEE, NEET, Rahul Gandhi, SSC, UPSC</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/uddhav-sena-mps-who-failed-to-turn-up-at-meeting-sent-to-rajasthan-says-raut-1503607487.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T22:24:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Uddhav Sena MPs, who failed to turn up at meeting,  sent to Rajasthan, says Raut</news:title><news:keywords>Eknath Shinde, Rajya Sabha, Shiv Sena</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/delhi-assembly-announces-house-committees-for-2026-27-speaker-emphasizes-stronger-legislative-deliberation-1503607479.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T21:55:11+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Delhi Assembly announces house committees for 2026-27, Speaker emphasizes stronger legislative deliberation</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/nadda-directs-states-to-boost-response-measures-against-dengue-malaria-1503607476.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T21:52:23+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Nadda directs states to boost response measures against dengue, malaria</news:title><news:keywords>Jagat Prakash Nadda, South west monsoon</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/okcl-japans-nitkal-partner-to-enhance-japanese-language-skills-global-employability-1503607473.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T21:49:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>OKCL, Japan&#039;s NITKAL partner to enhance Japanese language skills, global employability</news:title><news:keywords>NITKAL, OKCL</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/odisha-cattle-trafficking-racket-busted-in-gajapati-two-held-1503607471.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T21:45:38+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Odisha: Cattle trafficking racket busted in Gajapati, two held</news:title><news:keywords>cattle trafficking, Odisha, Vehicle</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/odisha-draws-up-action-plan-against-drowning-after-9000-meet-watery-grave-in-five-years-1503607468.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T21:40:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Odisha draws up action plan against drowning after 9,000 meet watery grave in five years</news:title><news:keywords>lifeguards, Odisha</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cm-satheesan-to-present-revised-kerala-budget-on-friday-amid-severe-fiscal-crunch-1503607459.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T21:36:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CM Satheesan to present revised Kerala budget on Friday amid severe fiscal crunch</news:title><news:keywords>Kerala Budget for 2026–27, V.D. Satheesan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/over-3639-indian-seafarers-safely-repatriated-from-across-gulf-region-govt-1503607461.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T21:36:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Over 3,639 Indian seafarers safely repatriated from across Gulf region: Govt</news:title><news:keywords>Ministry of Shipping, Persian Gulf</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/uttarakhand-to-be-declared-fully-literate-state-govt-to-bear-partial-insurance-cost-of-mules-on-kedarnath-other-pilgrimage-tracks-1503607463.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T21:35:53+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Uttarakhand to be declared fully literate state, govt to bear partial insurance cost of mules on Kedarnath, other pilgrimage tracks</news:title><news:keywords>Pushkar Singh Dhami Government, Uttarakhand</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/rg-kar-incident-tmcs-panihati-ex-mla-questioned-1503607466.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T21:35:44+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>RG Kar incident: TMC’s Panihati ex-MLA questioned</news:title><news:keywords>CBI, Nirmal Ghosh, TMC</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/air-force-personnel-arrested-with-3-kg-of-opium-in-barnala-a-major-drug-probe-is-underway-1503607455.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T20:59:39+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Air Force personnel arrested with 3 kg of opium in Barnala, a major drug probe is underway</news:title><news:keywords>Indian Air Force, Punjab Police</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/bjp-backed-parimal-nathwani-pulls-off-surprise-win-as-cross-voting-rocks-jharkhand-rs-polls-1503607410.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T20:52:19+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>BJP-backed Parimal Nathwani pulls off surprise win as cross-voting rocks Jharkhand RS polls</news:title><news:keywords>Congress, Cross-voting, Jharkhand Rajya Sabha votes, Parimal Nathwani</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/tmc-legislature-party-splits-in-assembly-rival-factions-occupy-separate-opposition-benches-1503607436.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T20:21:06+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>TMC legislature party splits in assembly, rival factions occupy separate opposition benches</news:title><news:keywords>Ritabrata Banerjee, speaker, West Bengal Assembly</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/teachers-body-hits-streets-seeks-review-of-sc-order-1503607449.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T20:10:50+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Teachers’ body hits streets, seeks review of SC order</news:title><news:keywords>RSS, Supreme Court</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/mp-cm-claims-primary-school-dropout-rate-has-dropped-to-zero-1503607445.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T20:08:10+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>MP CM claims primary school dropout rate has dropped to zero</news:title><news:keywords>Dr Mohan Yadav, Madhya Pradesh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cbi-arrests-haryana-ias-officer-in-rs-79-crore-panchkula-bank-fraud-case-1503607430.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T20:05:39+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CBI arrests Haryana IAS officer in Rs 79 crore Panchkula bank fraud case</news:title><news:keywords>Harayana IAS arrest, Haryana bank fraud, Panchkula bank fraud</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/business/tata-motors-joins-union-govts-scheme-to-provide-discounts-for-replacement-of-old-trucks-buses-in-delhi-ncr-1503607433.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T20:05:38+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>TATA Motors joins Union govt&#039;s scheme to provide discounts for replacement of old trucks, buses in Delhi-NCR</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi NCR, Tata moters</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pm-modi-showcases-indias-tech-transformation-at-vivatech-2026-calls-for-inclusive-innovation-and-global-partnerships-1503607434.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T20:02:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Modi showcases India’s tech transformation at VivaTech 2026, calls for inclusive innovation and global partnerships</news:title><news:keywords>AI, Inovation, PM Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/indian-army-contingent-set-to-be-part-of-joint-military-exercise-khan-quest-1503607435.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T20:00:33+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Indian Army contingent set to be part of joint military exercise Khan Quest</news:title><news:keywords>Indian Army, Khaan Quest</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pm-modi-to-release-23rd-instalment-of-pm-kisan-funds-from-taraksehwar-in-west-bengal-on-saturday-1503607425.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T19:56:49+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Modi to release 23rd instalment of PM-KISAN funds from Taraksehwar in West Bengal on Saturday</news:title><news:keywords>Fisheries, PM Modi, rural development, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/kolkata-civic-body-uploads-airbrushed-ai-pic-of-waterboby-amid-mega-cleanliness-drive-faces-flak-online-1503607412.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T19:55:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kolkata civic body uploads airbrushed AI pic of waterbody amid mega cleanliness drive, faces flak online</news:title><news:keywords>AI software, Kolkata civic body, Tangra</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/indian-coast-guard-bolsters-operational-effectiveness-with-induction-of-indigenous-air-cushion-vehicle-1503607421.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T19:54:33+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Indian Coast Guard bolsters operational effectiveness with induction of indigenous Air Cushion Vehicle</news:title><news:keywords>Air Cushion Vehicles, ICG</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/ashish-sood-approves-policy-to-recognize-guest-teachers-census-duty-as-regular-working-days-1503607423.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T19:54:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ashish Sood approves policy to recognize guest teachers&#039; Census duty as regular working days</news:title><news:keywords>Ashish Sood, Education, New Delhi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pm-modi-courts-french-business-leaders-showcases-india-as-hub-for-rail-ai-logistics-and-sustainable-growth-1503607416.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T19:36:53+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Modi courts French business leaders, showcases India as hub for rail, AI, logistics and sustainable growth</news:title><news:keywords>AI, Paris, PM Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/historic-qadian-beas-railway-line-project-in-punjab-revived-after-nearly-100-years-ravneet-singh-bittu-1503607414.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T19:31:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Historic Qadian-Beas Railway Line Project in Punjab revived after nearly 100 years: Ravneet Singh Bittu</news:title><news:keywords>New Railway Line Project</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/tmc-delegation-meets-suvendu-seeks-humane-approach-to-hawker-evictions-1503607380.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T19:27:56+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>TMC delegation meets Suvendu, seeks humane approach to hawker evictions</news:title><news:keywords>Kunal Ghosh, Shobhandeb Chattopadhyay, Suvendu Adhikari</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/hes-not-a-minister-hes-a-rumour-minister-akhilesh-hits-back-at-rajbhar-for-predicting-an-sp-split-1503607407.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T19:18:46+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;He&#039;s not a minister, he&#039;s a rumour minister&#039;: Akhilesh hits back at Rajbhar for predicting an SP split</news:title><news:keywords>Akhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi Party</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/organ-trafficking-case-ed-conducts-raids-at-kerala-hospitals-intermediaries-homes-1503607405.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T19:16:34+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Organ trafficking case: ED conducts raids at Kerala hospitals, intermediaries&#039; homes</news:title><news:keywords>Enforcement Directorate, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/up-cm-discusses-4204-development-projects-worth-rs-41000-crore-with-public-representatives-from-lucknow-division-1503607403.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T19:14:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>UP CM discusses 4,204 development projects worth Rs 41,000 crore with public representatives from Lucknow division</news:title><news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/jayant-chaudhary-to-hold-meeting-with-meerut-and-saharanpur-leaders-today-ahead-of-up-assembly-elections-1503607401.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T19:12:04+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Jayant Chaudhary to hold meeting with Meerut and Saharanpur leaders today ahead of UP Assembly elections</news:title><news:keywords>Rashtriya Lok Dal, Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/expert-panel-report-to-guide-cabinet-decision-on-singur-land-tapas-roy-1503607397.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T19:09:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Expert panel report to guide cabinet decision on Singur land: Tapas Roy</news:title><news:keywords>Tapas Roy, West Bengal Government</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/nitin-nabin-to-begin-three-day-punjab-tour-on-june-20-focus-on-outreach-party-expansion-1503607394.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T19:09:19+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Nitin Nabin to begin three-day Punjab tour on June 20; focus on outreach, party expansion</news:title><news:keywords>2027 Punjab polls, BJP President Punjab visit, Nitin Nabin</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/asi-home-guard-held-in-rs-1-lakh-bribery-case-1503607393.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T19:05:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>ASI, Home Guard held in Rs 1 lakh bribery case</news:title><news:keywords>ASI, Mancheswar Police Station, UPD</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/business/70-of-crude-import-coming-from-outside-strait-of-hormuz-petroleum-ministry-1503607387.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T19:03:02+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>70% of crude import coming from outside Strait of Hormuz: Petroleum Ministry</news:title><news:keywords>Government of India, LPG</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/telegram-ban-how-can-rights-of-150-million-users-be-curtailed-for-neet-re-exam-delhi-hc-asks-centre-1503607382.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:59:30+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Telegram Ban: &#039;How can rights of 150 million users be curtailed for NEET re-exam,&#039; Delhi HC asks Centre</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi High Court, NEET Paper leak, NEET re-exam, Telegram ban, Telegram new Dark web, Telegram privacy features</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/degrees-in-uniform-sikh-regiments-landmark-gndu-pact-opens-new-future-for-agniveers-1503607381.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:56:20+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Degrees in uniform: Sikh Regiment’s landmark GNDU pact opens new future for Agniveers</news:title><news:keywords>AGNIPATH scheme, Army Sikh Regiment, Indian Army</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/ishan-cherishes-odi-return-aims-to-help-india-win-consistently-1503607377.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:47:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ishan cherishes ODI return, aims to help India win consistently</news:title><news:keywords>Ishan Kishan, ODI</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/former-bengal-minister-udayan-guha-comes-under-egg-attack-sent-to-seven-days-police-custody-1503607341.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:46:56+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Former Bengal Minister Udayan Guha comes under egg attack, sent to seven days&#039; police custody</news:title><news:keywords>Coochbehar, Dinhata Subdivisional Court, Udayan Guha</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/womens-t20-wc-confident-shafali-ready-for-south-africa-challenge-after-all-round-show-1503607374.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:45:15+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Women’s T20 WC: Confident Shafali ready for South Africa challenge after all-round show</news:title><news:keywords>Shafali Verma, T20 World Cup</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/neeraj-expects-fierce-competition-in-cwg-explains-coaching-switch-after-zelezny-stint-1503607372.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:43:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Neeraj expects fierce competition in CWG; explains coaching switch after Zelezny stint</news:title><news:keywords>Asian games, Neeraj Chopra, Olympics</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/time-bound-policing-services-launched-in-haryana-fir-copies-to-be-available-without-delay-1503607365.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:40:33+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Time-bound policing services launched in Haryana, FIR copies to be available without delay</news:title><news:keywords>Haryana govt, Haryana Police, Haryana Right to Service</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/efforts-are-on-to-reach-out-to-eligible-people-with-govt-schemes-delhi-cm-at-a-jan-kalyan-shivir-1503607367.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:38:01+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Efforts are on to reach out to eligible people with govt schemes: Delhi CM at a jan kalyan shivir</news:title><news:keywords>Jan Kalyan Shivir, MCD, Rekha Gupta</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/modi-to-disburse-incentives-worth-around-rs-2400-crore-under-pradhan-mantri-viksit-bharat-rozgar-yojana-on-friday-1503607364.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:35:20+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Modi to disburse incentives worth around Rs 2,400 crore under Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana on Friday</news:title><news:keywords>Ministry of Labour and Employment, PM Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/interstate-cooperation-strengthens-punjabs-fight-against-criminals-and-gangsters-1503607362.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:32:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Interstate cooperation strengthens Punjab’s fight against criminals and gangsters</news:title><news:keywords>Punjab, Punjab Police</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cm-omar-abdullah-inspects-arrangements-for-annual-mata-kheer-bhawani-mela-1503607359.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:29:53+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CM Omar Abdullah inspects arrangements for annual Mata Kheer Bhawani mela</news:title><news:keywords>Mata Kheer Bhawani, Omar Abdullah</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/business/kashmir-cherries-reach-mumbai-gujarat-faster-as-rail-loading-hits-new-high-1503607356.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:27:34+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kashmir cherries reach Mumbai, Gujarat faster as rail loading hits new high</news:title><news:keywords>cherries, Gujarat, J&amp;K, Mumbai</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/2-new-modern-party-offices-of-bjp-inaugurated-at-west-burdwan-1503607354.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:24:04+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>2 new modern party offices of BJP inaugurated at West Burdwan</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, West Burdwan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/bjp-is-destroying-democratic-values-and-tampering-with-the-democratic-process-akhilesh-yadav-1503607350.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:21:34+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>BJP is destroying democratic values and tampering with the democratic process: Akhilesh Yadav</news:title><news:keywords>Akhilesh Yadav, BJP, Samajwadi Party</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/china-100-million-consumers-struggling-with-debt-repayments-1503607347.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:19:01+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>China: 100 million consumers struggling with debt repayments</news:title><news:keywords>China economy, China household debt, Gavekal Dragonomics</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/vp-radhakrishnan-commends-dus-efforts-under-nasha-mukt-parisar-abhiyaan-1503607340.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:18:48+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>VP Radhakrishnan commends DU&#039;s efforts under &#039;Nasha Mukt Parisar Abhiyaan&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>C P Radhakrishnan, Delhi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/amit-shah-discusses-strengthening-security-cooperation-with-us-ambassador-sergio-gor-1503607346.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:18:27+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Amit Shah discusses strengthening security cooperation with US Ambassador Sergio Gor</news:title><news:keywords>Amit Shah, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/kathua-to-get-delhi-amritsar-katra-express-corridor-gas-pipeline-dr-jitendra-singh-1503607343.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:18:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kathua to get Delhi-Amritsar-Katra express corridor, gas pipeline: Dr Jitendra Singh</news:title><news:keywords>Jitendra Singh, Kathua</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/double-engine-bjp-govts-first-assembly-session-in-bengal-today-governor-rn-ravi-gives-speech-1503607303.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:08:15+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Double engine&#039; BJP govt&#039;s first assembly session in Bengal today, Governor RN Ravi gives speech</news:title><news:keywords>Budget session, first assembly session, first Budget session, West Bengal Governor</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/his-suv-trapped-between-trucks-bjp-leader-burnt-alive-in-chhattisgarh-over-illegal-sand-mining-dispute-1503607332.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T17:51:11+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>His SUV trapped between trucks, BJP leader burnt alive in Chhattisgarh over illegal sand mining dispute</news:title><news:keywords>Bharat Singh alias Lalla Singh, BJP leader burnt alive, Chhattisgarh BJP leader burnt alive, Lalla Singh murder, Manoj Tripathi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/telegram-has-become-the-new-dark-web-centre-defends-temporary-ban-ahead-of-neet-ug-re-exam-1503607309.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T17:06:19+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Telegram has become the new dark web&#039;: Centre defends temporary ban ahead of NEET-UG re-exam</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi High Court, Telegram ban, Telegram new Dark web, Telegram privacy features</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/dubai-link-emerges-in-%e2%82%b93-75-crore-cyber-fraud-3-held-in-interstate-scam-probe-1503607322.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T17:03:18+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Dubai link emerges in ₹3.75 crore cyber fraud; 3 held in interstate scam probe</news:title><news:keywords>Cyber Fraud, Gurugram police, Online scam</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/prayagraj-authority-fact-checks-akhilesh-yadav-over-house-sealed-with-girl-inside-claim-1503607319.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T16:57:11+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Prayagraj authority fact-checks Akhilesh Yadav over &#039;house sealed with girl inside&#039; claim</news:title><news:keywords>Akhilesh Yadav, Prayagraj, Samajwadi Party, Yogi Adityanath</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/manpreet-singh-becomes-indias-most-capped-hockey-player-with-413-appearances-1503607314.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T16:35:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Manpreet Singh becomes India&#039;s most-capped hockey player with 413 appearances</news:title><news:keywords>India most-capped hockey player, Manpreet Singh, Manpreet Singh hockey player, Sports news</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/woman-held-after-sacrilege-incident-at-jalandhar-gurdwara-1503607310.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T16:20:19+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Woman held after sacrilege incident at Jalandhar gurdwara</news:title><news:keywords>Crime news, Jalandhar Gurdwara, Jalandhar sacrilege incident, Punjab Police</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/six-rebel-shiv-sena-ubt-mps-skip-key-parliamentary-party-meeting-in-delhi-issued-show-cause-notices-1503607304.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T16:10:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Six rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs skip key parliamentary party meeting in Delhi; issued show-cause notices</news:title><news:keywords>Anil Desai, Operation Tiger, Shiv Sena UBT MPs, Shiv Sena UBT rebellion, show cause notice</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/family-seeks-martyr-status-for-barnala-agniveer-who-died-during-training-1503607296.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T15:54:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Family seeks martyr status for Barnala Agniveer who died during training</news:title><news:keywords>Agniveer, Barnala Agniveer, Indian Army, Jashanpreet Singh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/2-dolphin-parks-along-hooghly-sewage-treatment-projects-centre-states-big-namami-gange-push-in-bengal-1503607295.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T15:49:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>2 dolphin parks, sewage treatment projects: Centre-state&#039;s big Namami Gange push in Bengal</news:title><news:keywords>Agnimitra Paul, dolphin parks, Namami Gange</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/uncle-murdered-in-punjab-friend-shot-dead-in-moving-car-suspect-arrested-before-delhi-escape-1503607287.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:51:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Uncle murdered in Punjab, friend shot dead in moving car: Suspect arrested before Delhi escape</news:title><news:keywords>Crime news, double murder case, Haryana Police, Punjab</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/cid-at-harish-mukherjee-street-again-this-time-knocks-mamatas-relatives-door-1503607284.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:50:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CID at Harish Mukherjee Street again, this time knocks Mamata&#039;s relative&#039;s door</news:title><news:keywords>CID, Harish Mukherjee Street, Mamata Banerjee</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/sex-racket-probe-reaches-former-punjab-aap-mla-sit-issues-summons-1503607283.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:31:32+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Sex racket probe reaches former Punjab AAP MLA, SIT issues summons</news:title><news:keywords>Amarjit Singh Sandoa, Punjab Police, Punjab sex racket probe</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/punjab-viral-video-row-escalates-as-aap-presents-lab-reports-says-bhagwant-mann-was-not-in-footage-1503607280.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:23:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Punjab: Viral video row escalates as AAP presents lab reports, says Bhagwant Mann was not in footage</news:title><news:keywords>AAP Vs BJP, Bhagwant Mann, Bhagwant Mann viral video, Punjab</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/punjab-police-bust-suspected-transnational-arms-network-seize-11-pistols-1503607277.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:11:31+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Punjab Police bust suspected transnational arms network, seize 11 pistols</news:title><news:keywords>arms network busted, cross border arms network, Punjab Police</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/bjp-signals-solo-poll-fight-in-punjab-nitin-nabin-to-join-campaign-on-june-20-1503607273.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:04:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>BJP signals solo poll fight in Punjab, Nitin Nabin to join campaign on June 20</news:title><news:keywords>Bhagwant Mann, BJP vs AAP, Kewal Singh Dhillon, Punjab BJP</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/ritabrata-banerjee-to-remain-bengal-lop-calcutta-hc-refuses-to-stay-appointment-1503607263.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T13:54:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ritabrata Banerjee to remain Bengal LoP, Calcutta HC refuses to stay appointment</news:title><news:keywords>Calcutta High Court, Rathindra Bose, Ritabrata Banerjee, Sovandeb Chattopadhyay, West Bengal LoP</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/naresh-gujral-son-of-former-pm-ik-gujral-duped-of-crores-in-cyber-fraud-1503607267.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T13:51:47+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Naresh Gujral, son of former PM IK Gujral, duped of crores in cyber fraud</news:title><news:keywords>Cyber Fraud, Delhi police, IK Gujrat son cyber fraud, Naresh Gujral</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/peak-power-demand-eases-in-india-as-monsoon-rains-reduce-consumption-1503607264.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T13:23:23+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Peak power demand eases in India as monsoon rains reduce consumption</news:title><news:keywords>Grid Controller of India, India Power demand, monsoon 2026</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/aroop-biswas-writes-to-hdfc-bank-asking-to-freeze-tmc-account-amid-political-crisis-1503607246.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T12:57:44+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Aroop Biswas writes to HDFC bank asking to freeze TMC account amid political crisis</news:title><news:keywords>Aroop Biswas, HDFC Bank, TMC political crisis</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/maharashtra-doctors-wife-hangs-self-less-than-2-months-after-marriage-husband-arrested-for-dowry-harassment-1503607256.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T12:50:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Maharashtra: Doctor&#039;s wife hangs self less than 2 months after marriage; husband arrested for dowry harassment</news:title><news:keywords>Crime against woman, Dowry harassment, Maharashtra Police, Suicide</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/shenaz-treasury-paul-blackthorne-lagaan-captain-russell-hindi-lesson-viral-video-1503607247.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T12:27:06+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Captain Russell finally says &#039;maaf karo&#039;: Shenaz Treasury collects his &#039;teen guna lagaan&#039; dues, in Hindi</news:title><news:keywords>Lagaan, Paul Blackthorne, Shenaz Treasury</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/dmk-mlas-wear-black-badges-stage-protest-during-first-assembly-session-under-tvk-govt-1503607249.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T12:22:53+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>DMK MLAs wear black badges, stage protest during first Assembly session under TVK govt</news:title><news:keywords>C. Joseph Vijay, DMK vs TVK, Tamil Nadu</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/books-education/an-elegy-on-indias-majestic-waterways-1503607188.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T10:49:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>An Elegy on India’s Majestic Waterways</news:title><news:keywords>Books, Godavari, Narmada, Yamuna</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/a-tale-of-two-institutions-1503607174.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T09:03:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>A tale of two institutions</news:title><news:keywords>Bengal, BGHS</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/maharashtra-monsoon-hits-pause-imd-signals-widespread-rain-only-after-june-24-1503607171.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T09:00:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Maharashtra monsoon hits pause; IMD signals widespread rain only after June 24</news:title><news:keywords>IMD, Maharashtra Monsoon, rainfall forecast, Southwest monsoon, Weather Update</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/let-them-make-chop-the-fall-of-nabanna-and-the-victory-of-aspiration-1503607167.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T08:52:46+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Let Them Make Chop: The Fall of Nabanna and the Victory of Aspiration</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, Bengalis, RG Kar</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/business/nse-files-ipo-papers-for-potential-rs-30000-crore-listing-set-to-become-indias-biggest-public-issue-1503607162.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T08:46:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>NSE files IPO papers for potential Rs 30,000 crore listing, set to become India’s biggest public issue</news:title><news:keywords>Indian economy, National stock exchange, NSE IPO, Sebi, Stock market</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/83-year-old-sets-remarkable-precedent-earns-masters-degree-in-punjab-1503607164.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T08:41:37+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>83-year-old sets remarkable precedent, earns Master’s degree in Punjab</news:title><news:keywords>Mahilpur, masters degree, Sohan Singh Gill</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/a-bet-on-tomorrow-1503607160.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T08:27:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>A bet on tomorrow</news:title><news:keywords>AI, SpaceX, Technology</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/books-education/indias-presence-grows-in-qs-rankings-2027-iit-delhi-remains-countrys-top-ranked-university-1503607155.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T08:24:25+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India&#039;s presence grows in QS Rankings 2027, IIT Delhi remains country&#039;s top-ranked university</news:title><news:keywords>Higher education, IIT Delhi, Indian universities, NEP 2020, QS World University Rankings</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/constitutional-alchemy-1503607158.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T08:20:50+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Constitutional Alchemy</news:title><news:keywords>Parliament, Shiv Sena, Supreme Court, TMC</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/securing-our-borders-i-1503607153.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T08:09:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Securing our Borders ~ I</news:title><news:keywords>BSF, PM Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/explained-the-14-point-us-iran-memorandum-and-what-it-means-for-hormuz-sanctions-and-tehrans-nuclear-programme-1503607149.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T08:03:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Explained: The 14-point US-Iran memorandum and what it means for Hormuz, sanctions and Tehran&#039;s nuclear programme</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron, Iran nuclear programme, Strait of Hormuz, US–Iran relations</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/dhar-nagda-and-ratlam-now-part-of-indore-ujjain-metropolitan-region-1503607151.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T07:57:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Dhar, Nagda and Ratlam now part of Indore–Ujjain Metropolitan region</news:title><news:keywords>Dhwaj Poojan, Dr Mohan Yadav, Madhya Pradesh</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/punjab-himachal-tax-dispute-intensifies-as-nihang-groups-announce-khalsa-tax-move-1503607116.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T01:43:44+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Punjab-Himachal tax dispute intensifies as Nihang groups announce &#039;Khalsa Tax&#039; move</news:title><news:keywords>Khalsa Tax, Nihang Sikh, Nihang Sikh ptotest</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/patanjali-university-launches-drug-free-india-campaign-1503607111.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T23:59:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Patanjali University launches &#039;Drug-Free India Campaign&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>Drug Free India, Patanjali University</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/womens-t20-wc-smriti-shafali-charani-shine-as-india-crush-netherlands-by-95-runs-1503607106.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T23:08:50+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Women’s T20 WC: Smriti, Shafali, Charani shine as India crush Netherlands by 95 runs</news:title><news:keywords>Cricket, ICC Women&#039;s T20 World Cup</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/india-uk-trade-agreement-to-enter-into-force-from-july-15-historic-milestone-says-pm-modi-1503607097.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T22:59:25+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India-UK trade agreement to enter into force from July 15; &#039;historic milestone,&#039; says PM Modi</news:title><news:keywords>CETA implementation, India UK trade agreement, Keir Starmer, Narendra Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/indias-legacy-is-one-of-valiant-and-successful-resistance-to-foreign-invasions-not-acceptance-of-subjugation-rss-chief-1503607102.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T22:50:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India&#039;s legacy is one of valiant and successful resistance to foreign invasions, not acceptance of subjugation: RSS chief</news:title><news:keywords>Mohan Bhagwat, Rajasthan, RSS</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/at-g7-talks-with-pm-modi-trump-says-us-will-be-there-for-india-if-it-is-ever-attacked-1503607094.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T22:40:30+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>At G7 talks with PM Modi, Trump says US will be there for India if it is ever attacked</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, G7 summit, Narendra Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/punjab-moves-to-secure-gi-identity-for-iconic-amritsari-kulcha-1503607091.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T22:27:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Punjab moves to secure GI identity for iconic Amritsari Kulcha</news:title><news:keywords>Amritsari Kulcha, Geographical Indication, Punjab</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/sood-conducts-surprise-check-at-naraina-fire-station-says-citizen-safety-paramount-no-place-for-laxity-1503607086.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T22:06:43+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Sood conducts surprise check at Naraina Fire Station, says citizen safety paramount, no place for laxity</news:title><news:keywords>Ashish Sood, Delhi, Delhi government</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/pm-modi-trump-hold-high-stakes-g7-talks-push-trade-pact-and-strategic-cooperation-amid-global-uncertainty-1503607082.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T21:58:31+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Modi, Trump hold high-stakes G7 talks, push trade pact and strategic cooperation amid global uncertainty</news:title><news:keywords>G7, PM Modi, Trump</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/green-climate-fund-team-reviews-climate-resilience-project-in-odisha-1503607079.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T21:53:58+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Green Climate Fund team reviews climate resilience project in Odisha</news:title><news:keywords>Diane Jegam, Green Climate Fund, Regional Manager</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/rahul-gandhi-in-kota-interacts-with-students-about-their-career-aspirations-1503607076.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T21:50:15+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Rahul Gandhi in Kota, interacts with students about their career aspirations</news:title><news:keywords>Kota, Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/world-desertification-day-more-than-12-breaches-in-aravalli-thar-dust-blowing-across-north-india-1503607072.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T21:34:44+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>World Desertification Day: ‘More than 12 breaches in Aravalli, Thar dust blowing across North India</news:title><news:keywords>ARAVALLIS, Delhi NCR region, Environmentalists</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/eight-year-deadlock-ends-uttarakhands-kishau-dam-project-to-resume-1503607069.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T21:29:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Eight-year deadlock ends, Uttarakhand’s Kishau Dam project to resume</news:title><news:keywords>Himachal Pradesh, Hydropower Project</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/amit-shah-reviews-cyber-crime-helpline-directs-its-upgradation-1503607062.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T21:24:18+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Amit Shah reviews Cyber Crime Helpline, directs its upgradation</news:title><news:keywords>Amit Shah, Cyber crime</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/previous-regime-leaves-behind-rs-4k-cr-losses-for-transport-department-arjun-singh-1503607060.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T21:24:12+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Previous regime leaves behind Rs 4k cr losses for transport department: Arjun Singh</news:title><news:keywords>afloat, BJP</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/technology/science/lysins-and-the-lysis-reaction-1503606730.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T21:23:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Lysins and the Lysis Reaction</news:title><news:keywords>animal cells, Antibodies, bacteriolysis, Lysins</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/uddhav-led-sena-split-is-an-attack-against-the-mva-says-maha-congress-1503607065.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T21:23:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Uddhav-led Sena split is an attack against the MVA, says Maha Congress</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, Shiv Sena, Uddhav Thackeray</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/sit-to-probe-in-flight-assault-case-1503607067.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T21:23:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>SIT to probe in-flight assault case</news:title><news:keywords>Kerala Home Minister, Ramesh Chennithala, SIT</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/delhi-bjp-conducts-cleanliness-drive-across-all-256-mandals-1503607057.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T21:10:56+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Delhi BJP conducts cleanliness drive across all 256 mandals</news:title><news:keywords>cleanliness activities, Delhi BJP, PM Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/manpreet-equals-dilip-tirkeys-record-set-to-become-indias-most-capped-hockey-player-1503607054.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T21:07:23+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>SPECIAL: Manpreet equals Dilip Tirkey’s record, set to become India’s most-capped hockey player</news:title><news:keywords>Hockey India, Manpreet Singh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/pm-modi-raises-safety-of-indian-seafarers-in-talks-with-trump-on-g7-sidelines-1503607027.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T20:21:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Modi raises safety of Indian seafarers in talks with Trump on G7 sidelines</news:title><news:keywords>Modi Trump talks</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/ind-vs-afg-2nd-odi-6-major-milestones-india-achieved-during-402-run-batting-blitz-1503607005.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T20:18:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>IND vs AFG 2nd ODI: 6 Major milestones India achieved during 402-run batting blitz</news:title><news:keywords>India vs Afghanistan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/speaker-birla-invites-abhishek-banerjee-to-present-tmcs-case-amid-split-recognition-row-1503607034.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T20:09:38+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Speaker Birla invites Abhishek Banerjee to present TMC’s case amid split recognition row</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, Mamata Banerjee, TMC</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/india-a-crush-afghanistan-a-by-101-runs-enter-tri-series-final-in-dambulla-1503607025.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T20:08:35+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India A crush Afghanistan A by 101 runs, enter tri-series final in Dambulla</news:title><news:keywords>India A squads, India vs Afghanistan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/conway-returns-to-nz-central-contracts-tickner-earns-recall-1503607038.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T20:06:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Conway returns to NZ central contracts, Tickner earns recall</news:title><news:keywords>Devon Conway, New Zealand Cricket</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/jda-demolishes-30-illegal-structures-near-jammu-railway-station-reclaims-land-worth-rs-10-crore-1503607035.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T20:03:23+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>JDA demolishes 30 illegal structures near Jammu railway station, reclaims land worth Rs 10 crore</news:title><news:keywords>Jammu, JDA</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ladakh-gets-its-first-ever-pashmina-development-board-to-boost-global-reach-1503607031.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T20:00:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ladakh gets its first-ever Pashmina development board to boost global reach</news:title><news:keywords>Ladakh, LPDB, Pashmina</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/delhi-cm-issues-flood-control-order-2026-ahead-of-monsoon-1503607028.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:58:50+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Delhi CM issues Flood Control Order 2026 ahead of monsoon</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi, Rekha Gupta</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/gill-steps-out-of-ro-kos-shadow-seizes-his-moment-with-a-captains-knock-1503607023.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:48:14+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Gill steps out of Ro-Ko’s shadow; seizes his moment with a captains’ knock</news:title><news:keywords>India, Shubman Gill</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/six-country-civil-servants-delegation-visits-ndmc-to-exchange-best-practices-in-civic-governance-1503607019.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:45:14+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Six-country civil servants delegation visits NDMC to exchange best practices in civic governance</news:title><news:keywords>Bhutan, Nigeria, Palestine, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/mamata-leads-tmc-march-against-hawker-evictions-in-kolkata-first-since-mega-political-storm-1503607000.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:43:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Mamata leads TMC march against hawker evictions in Kolkata, first since mega political storm</news:title><news:keywords>Hawker eviction drive, Mamata Banerjee, TMC</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/dmks-son-atan-udhayanidhi-a-lotus-eater-oblivious-of-dynastic-politics-receiving-fatal-blow-in-tn-polls-tn-minister-1503607014.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:35:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>DMK&#039;s &#039;son-atan&#039; Udhayanidhi, a lotus eater, oblivious of dynastic politics, receiving fatal blow in TN polls: TN Minister</news:title><news:keywords>DMK, Opposition, Udhayanidhi Stalin</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/pm-modi-eu-leaders-review-strategic-partnership-welcome-progress-on-free-trade-agreement-at-g7-summit-1503607009.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:31:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Modi, EU Leaders Review Strategic Partnership, Welcome Progress on Free Trade Agreement at G7 Summit</news:title><news:keywords>Antonio costa, G7 summit, PM Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/calm-cool-and-total-killer-ahead-of-their-bilateral-trump-heaps-praise-at-modi-during-g7-working-lunch-1503606971.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:28:34+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Calm, cool and total killer&#039;: Ahead of their bilateral, Trump heaps praise at Modi during G7 working lunch</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, G7 summit, Modi Trump meeting, Narendra Modi, Trump praises Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/trusted-by-fifa-debated-at-home-iran-born-aussie-alireza-faghanis-journey-beyond-the-touchlines-1503607007.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:26:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Trusted by FIFA, debated at home: Iran-born Aussie Alireza Faghani’s journey beyond the touchlines</news:title><news:keywords>Alireza Faghani, FIFA</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/sit-probe-continues-into-ram-temple-donation-theft-case-1503607003.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:23:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>SIT probe continues into Ram Temple donation theft case</news:title><news:keywords>Ram Temple donation theft, SIT</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/forced-to-continue-pm-shri-scheme-kerala-cm-satheesan-1503606999.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:21:37+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Forced to continue PM SHRI scheme: Kerala CM Satheesan</news:title><news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala government, VD Satheesan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/soldier-succumbs-at-high-altitude-in-leh-got-married-just-months-ago-1503606982.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:20:49+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Soldier succumbs at high altitude in Leh, got married just months ago</news:title><news:keywords>Indian Army, Naik Sarabjit Singh, Punjab Armed Regiment</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/will-transform-bengal-into-global-destination-state-tourism-minister-shankar-ghosh-1503606965.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:14:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Will transform Bengal into global destination: State Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh</news:title><news:keywords>Shankar Ghosh, Tourism sector, West Bengal Tourism</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/womens-t20-world-cup-india-vs-netherlands-live-match-updates-ind-w-vs-net-w-in-headingley-1503606987.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:14:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Women’s T20 World Cup: Yastika returns, Nandni Sharma included as India put to bat first vs Netherlands</news:title><news:keywords>ICC Women&#039;s T20 World Cup 2026, India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/to-fight-bjp-a-team-must-be-brave-those-who-are-afraid-cannot-work-together-akhilesh-yadav-1503606991.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:09:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>To fight BJP, a team must be brave; those who are afraid cannot work together: Akhilesh Yadav</news:title><news:keywords>Akhilesh Yadav, BJP, UP</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/books-education/former-ias-officer-vivek-atray-unveils-sixth-book-not-so-randomly-yours-1503606985.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:06:56+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Former IAS officer Vivek Atray unveils sixth book ‘Not So RANDOMLY YOURS’</news:title><news:keywords>Book writer, Books</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/messis-adviser-alleges-ex-bengal-minister-aroop-biswas-triggered-security-chaos-during-kolkata-visit-1503606948.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:05:05+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Messi&#039;s adviser alleges Ex-Bengal minister Aroop Biswas triggered security chaos during Kolkata visit</news:title><news:keywords>Aroop Biswas, Lionel Messi India Tour</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/congress-alleges-shah-orchestrating-defections-to-undermine-opposition-1503606981.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:04:27+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Congress alleges Shah orchestrating defections to undermine opposition</news:title><news:keywords>Amit Shah, Congress, Jairam Ramesh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/indian-railways-approves-rebuilding-of-shastriya-rob-in-indore-yard-at-cost-of-rs-139-crore-1503606979.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:02:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Indian Railways approves rebuilding of Shastriya ROB in Indore yard at cost of Rs 139 crore</news:title><news:keywords>Indian Railways, Road Over Bridge</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/new-somtane-chikhli-chord-line-to-save-approximately-110-minutes-of-detention-time-per-freight-train-railways-ministry-1503606975.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:59:04+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>New Somtane–Chikhli chord line to save approximately 110 minutes of detention time per freight train: Railways Ministry</news:title><news:keywords>Indian Railways, Maharashtra</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/dream-of-rebuilding-family-ends-in-tragedy-as-karnal-youth-dies-in-us-1503606967.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:57:44+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Dream of rebuilding family ends in tragedy as Karnal youth dies in US</news:title><news:keywords>cardiac arrest, Karnal youth dies in US, Supandeep Singh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/sp-on-the-verge-of-splitting-says-om-prakash-rajbhar-1503606969.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:56:25+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>SP on the verge of splitting, says Om Prakash Rajbhar</news:title><news:keywords></news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/at-g7-summit-pm-modi-urges-world-leaders-to-shield-vulnerable-countries-from-west-asia-crisis-1503606951.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:56:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>At G7 Summit, PM Modi urges world leaders to shield vulnerable countries from West Asia crisis</news:title><news:keywords>G7 Summit France 2026, Modi Global South, Modi West Asia crisis, Narendra Modi G7 Summit France, Narendra Modi speech at G7, PM Modi G7 outreach session, PM Modi G7 Summit</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/lalu-prasad-yadav-accuses-nitish-kumar-of-vendetta-politics-over-security-downgrade-residence-row-1503606964.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:53:11+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Lalu Prasad Yadav accuses Nitish Kumar of ‘vendetta politics’ over security downgrade, residence row</news:title><news:keywords>Lalu Prasad Yadav, Nitish Kumar, RJD</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/indian-railways-approves-rs-405-crore-signalling-upgradation-project-in-eastern-railway-1503606961.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:50:12+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Indian Railways approves Rs 405 crore signalling upgradation project in Eastern Railway</news:title><news:keywords>electronic interlocking, IBS</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/will-take-durga-puja-to-global-stage-bengal-tourism-minister-shankar-ghosh-1503606943.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:48:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Will take Durga Puja to global stage: Bengal Tourism minister Shankar Ghosh</news:title><news:keywords>Durga Puja, Red Road, Shankar Ghosh, Tourism Minister, UNESCO</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/india-eu-to-sign-free-trade-agreement-by-year-end-1503606957.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:40:14+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India, EU to sign Free Trade Agreement by year-end</news:title><news:keywords>India-EU free trade deal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Ursula von der Leyen</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ex-mp-brijbhushan-sharan-singh-mla-son-pratik-bhushan-receive-death-threats-fir-lodged-1503606953.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:34:04+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ex-MP Brijbhushan Sharan Singh, MLA son Pratik Bhushan receive death threats; FIR lodged</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, Pratik Bhushan Singh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/doubling-of-adipur-bhuj-section-to-strengthen-rail-connectivity-in-gujarats-kutch-region-railways-ministry-1503606950.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:31:01+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Doubling of Adipur-Bhuj section to strengthen rail connectivity in Gujarat&#039;s Kutch region: Railways Ministry</news:title><news:keywords>Adipur-Bhuj, Indian Railways</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/historic-tarakeswar-shiva-temple-gets-a-new-saffron-look-ahead-of-pm-visit-1503606946.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:28:59+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Historic Tarakeswar Shiva temple gets a new saffron look ahead of PM Visit</news:title><news:keywords>PM Modi, West Bengal Foundation Day</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/president-murmu-on-five-day-visit-to-mp-from-thursday-1503606941.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:26:48+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>President Murmu on five-day visit to MP from Thursday</news:title><news:keywords>Droupadi Murmu, Madhya Pradesh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-haaland-scores-twice-on-debut-as-norway-cruise-past-iraq-4-1-1503606898.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:26:46+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>FIFA World Cup: Haaland scores twice on debut as Norway cruise past Iraq 4-1</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pak-spy-nabbed-in-jaisalmer-remanded-to-five-day-police-custody-1503606938.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:24:28+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Pak spy nabbed in Jaisalmer, remanded to five-day police custody</news:title><news:keywords>India, Jaisalmer, Pakistani spy</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/under-modi-the-country-has-transformed-into-security-bastion-to-shields-citizens-says-shah-1503606936.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:21:36+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Under Modi, the country has transformed into security bastion to shields citizens, says Shah</news:title><news:keywords>Amit Shah, J&amp;K, PM Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/hello-im-the-boss-trumps-comment-to-world-leaders-at-g7-summit-in-france-goes-viral-1503606925.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:18:33+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Hello, I&#039;m the boss&#039;: Trump&#039;s comment to world leaders at G7 Summit in France goes viral</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, G7 summit, Trump G7 Viral video</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/nc-leader-alleges-growing-gap-between-bjps-promises-and-performance-1503606928.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:18:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>NC leader alleges growing gap between BJP&#039;s promises and performance</news:title><news:keywords>Jammu, National Conference</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/jpc-meets-delhi-cm-presents-copies-of-three-amendment-bills-1503606931.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:17:39+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>JPC meets Delhi CM, presents copies of three amendment Bills</news:title><news:keywords>Jammu and Kashmir, JPC</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/tmc-councillor-susanta-ghosh-arrested-from-puri-on-extortion-charges-1503606921.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:07:50+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>TMC Councillor Susanta Ghosh arrested from Puri on extortion charges</news:title><news:keywords>Extortion, KMC councillor, Susanta Ghosh, TMC councillor</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/special-pathankot-litchi-set-to-reach-markets-in-london-dubai-and-singapore-1503606916.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:01:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>SPECIAL | Pathankot litchi set to reach markets in London, Dubai, and Singapore</news:title><news:keywords>litchi exports, Pathankot litchi, Punjab, Punjab farmers</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/five-punjab-youths-stranded-in-lebanon-return-home-after-rescue-efforts-1503606910.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T17:41:37+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Five Punjab youths stranded in Lebanon return home after rescue efforts</news:title><news:keywords>Indian Mission in Beirut, Punjabi man stranded in Lebanon, Taranjit Singh Sandhu</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/heavy-police-deployment-outside-shiv-sena-ubt-mp-sanjay-dina-patils-residence-amid-defection-buzz-1503606905.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T17:32:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Heavy police deployment outside Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Dina Patil&#039;s residence amid defection buzz</news:title><news:keywords>Police deployment, Sanjay Dina Patil, Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena UBT defection, Shiv Sena UBT split</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/aroop-got-handsy-with-messi-to-click-pics-goat-teams-explosive-mail-1503606888.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T17:19:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Aroop got handsy with Messi to click pics: GOAT team&#039;s explosive mail</news:title><news:keywords>Aroop Biswas, Lionel Messi, Salt Lake Stadium</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/punjab-police-busts-cross-border-arms-network-four-gangsters-arrested-with-10-pakistani-pistols-1503606895.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T16:55:14+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Punjab Police busts cross-border arms network, four gangsters arrested with 10 Pakistani pistols</news:title><news:keywords>Amritsar Rural Police, cross border arms network, Punjab Police</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/fifa-wc-thomas-partey-to-miss-ghana-opener-after-visa-appeal-fails-amid-sexual-assault-charges-1503606871.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T16:47:32+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>FIFA WC: Thomas Partey to miss Ghana opener after visa appeal fails amid sexual assault charges</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/inside-northeast-railways-12-year-growth-story-budget-allocation-rises-more-than-fivefold-to-rs-11486-crore-1503606887.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T16:42:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Inside Northeast railways&#039; 12-year growth story; budget allocation rises more than fivefold to Rs 11,486 crore</news:title><news:keywords>Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), Railway budget, Railway Ministry</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/meerut-horror-bank-manager-slits-6-year-old-boys-throat-to-marry-his-mother-1503606889.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T16:33:28+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Meerut horror: Bank manager slits 6-year-old boy&#039;s throat to marry his mother</news:title><news:keywords>Meerut boy murder case, UP Crime, Uttar Pradesh police</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/samajwadi-party-split-op-rajbhar-claim-akhilesh-yadav-response-uttar-pradesh-1503606873.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T16:08:41+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Kab tak chalega yeh afsana&#039;: Akhilesh Yadav&#039;s cryptic response to UP Minister&#039;s claim of major split in Samajwadi Party</news:title><news:keywords>Akhilesh Yadav, Om Prakash Rajbhar, Ram Gopal Yadav, Samajwadi Party Split</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ins-dunagiri-ins-agray-ins-sanshodhak-indian-navy-set-for-a-rare-triple-commissioning-event-in-kolkata-this-week-1503606876.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T16:05:14+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>INS Dunagiri, INS Agray, INS Sanshodhak: Indian Navy set for a rare triple commissioning event in Kolkata this week</news:title><news:keywords>Commissioning Ceremony, Indian Navy, Indian warships, INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-austria-overcome-jordan-3-1-in-first-appearance-since-1998-1503606868.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T16:02:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>FIFA World Cup 2026: Austria overcome Jordan 3-1 in first appearance since 1998</news:title><news:keywords>austria vs jordan, FIFA World Cup 2026</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/donation-row-escalates-in-punjab-as-kejriwal-alleges-coercion-bjp-claims-traders-have-lost-faith-in-aap-1503606877.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:58:58+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Donation row escalates in Punjab as Kejriwal alleges coercion, BJP claims traders have lost faith in AAP</news:title><news:keywords>AAP Vs BJP, Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann, Punjab donation row</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/former-bengal-minister-udayan-guha-arrested-from-kolkata-residence-for-taking-cut-money-1503606828.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:44:53+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Former Bengal minister Udayan Guha arrested from Kolkata residence for taking &#039;cut money&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>Dinhata, Extortion, Phoolbagan, Udayan Guha</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/numbers-dont-mean-anything-messi-after-equalling-world-cup-goals-record-with-hat-trick-1503606846.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:29:23+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Numbers don&#039;t mean anything&#039;: Messi after equalling World Cup goals record with hat-trick</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, Lionel Messi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/himanta-biswa-sarma-says-aadhaar-enrolment-surpasses-population-in-certain-districts-of-assam-1503606863.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:21:40+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Himanta Biswa Sarma says Aadhaar enrolment surpasses population in certain districts of Assam</news:title><news:keywords>Aadhaar enrolment in Assam, Bangladeshis in Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/lifestyle/health/parwal-benefits-jaundice-constipation-skin-disease-fever-ayurveda-1503606857.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:08:34+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Parwal is the vegetable ayurveda says can fix skin disease, fever and constipation at the same time</news:title><news:keywords>Acharya Balkrishna, Patanjali</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/business/energy-security-emerges-as-key-driver-of-indias-electric-mobility-transition-niti-aayog-1503606855.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T14:59:20+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Energy security emerges as key driver of India&#039;s electric mobility transition: Niti Aayog</news:title><news:keywords>India EV market, India EV sales, NITI Aayog, Transportation Decarbonization Summit</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/powered-by-innovation-guided-by-self-reliance-pm-modi-commends-indias-defence-leap-in-last-12-years-1503606833.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T14:59:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>‘Powered by innovation, guided by self-reliance’: PM Modi commends India’s defence leap in last 12 years</news:title><news:keywords>Defence Ministry, Prime Minister Narenda Modi, surakshit bharat</news:keywords></news:news>

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