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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/chance-of-being-bombed-at-any-moment-irans-abbas-araghchi-told-us-envoy-witkoff-during-negotiations-1503618533.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T21:07:36+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Chance of being bombed at any moment&#039;: Iran&#039;s Abbas Araghchi told US envoy Witkoff during negotiations</news:title><news:keywords>Abbas Araghchi, Steve Witkoff, US Iran war, US-Iran tensions</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/kharge-expresses-grief-over-jk-flash-flood-tragedy-urges-swift-relief-and-compensation-1503618545.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T21:00:23+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kharge expresses grief over J&amp;K flash flood tragedy, urges swift relief and compensation</news:title><news:keywords>Congress, J&amp;K Floods, Mallikarjun Kharge</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/shabana-azmi-neet-protest-jantar-mantar-abhijeet-dipke-hunger-strike-1503618541.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T20:58:53+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Bol ke lab aazad hain tere&#039;: Shabana Azmi sings Faiz at Jantar Mantar, extends support to NEET protesters</news:title><news:keywords>neha bora, Shabana Azmi, Sonam Wangchuk</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/punjab-govt-rolls-out-vb-g-ram-g-to-strengthen-rural-employment-guarantee-1503618537.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T20:39:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Punjab govt rolls out VB-G RAM G to strengthen rural employment guarantee</news:title><news:keywords>MGNREGA, Punjab Rural Development, Tarunpreet Singh Sond</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ahead-of-monsoon-session-rijiju-appeals-for-smooth-parliament-defends-invitation-to-tmc-rebel-group-1503618535.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T20:32:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ahead of Monsoon Session, Rijiju appeals for smooth Parliament, defends invitation to TMC rebel group</news:title><news:keywords>Kiren Rijiju, Monsoon Session, Opposition</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/worlds-largest-curd-plant-to-come-up-in-bengal-amit-shah-lays-foundation-stone-today-1503618527.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T20:09:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>World&#039;s largest curd plant to come up in Bengal, Amit Shah lays foundation stone today</news:title><news:keywords>Amit Shah, Amul Bengal Dairy, Worlds largest curd plant</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/bengal-cid-busts-interstate-arms-smuggling-racket-woman-held-in-ashoknagar-with-firearms-ammunition-1503618520.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T19:48:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bengal CID forms SIT after seizing six firearms; probe expands to Jamalpur ordnance factory link</news:title><news:keywords>arms smuggling racket, Ashoknagar, Live ammunition</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/mayawati-appeals-to-parties-to-be-constructive-during-monsoon-session-of-parliament-1503618517.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T19:28:27+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Mayawati appeals to parties to be constructive during monsoon session of Parliament</news:title><news:keywords>BSP, Mayawati, Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/mayapur-witnesses-magical-ratha-yatra-led-by-children-1503618503.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T19:23:02+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Mayapur witnesses magical Ratha Yatra led by children</news:title><news:keywords>ISKCON Mayapur, Lord Jagannath, Mayapur Rath Yatra</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/kpcc-cracks-whip-on-spokespersons-over-cm-criticism-bars-personal-comments-1503618511.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T19:22:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>KPCC cracks whip on spokespersons over CM criticism; bars personal comments</news:title><news:keywords>KPCC, V.D. Satheesan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/wont-allow-political-activities-inside-hospitals-kerala-health-minister-1503618506.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T19:17:49+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Won&#039;t allow political activities inside hospitals: Kerala Health Minister</news:title><news:keywords>K. Muraleedharan, Kerala</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/odishas-new-rs-8300-crore-coastal-highway-to-transform-connectivity-and-tourism-1503618500.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T19:14:50+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Odisha’s new Rs 8,300-crore Coastal Highway to transform connectivity and tourism</news:title><news:keywords>Coastal Highway, Rameshwar</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/real-estate-broker-arrested-in-kolkatas-rajarhat-blast-case-1503618497.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T19:12:44+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Real estate broker arrested in Kolkata&#039;s Rajarhat blast case</news:title><news:keywords>Kolkata police, Rajarhat explosion case, real estate broker</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/har-ghar-tiranga-15-lakh-flags-to-be-distributed-in-delhi-two-lakh-to-come-from-shgs-says-cm-1503618496.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T19:09:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Har Ghar Tiranga: 15 lakh flags to be distributed in Delhi, two lakh to come from SHGs, says CM</news:title><news:keywords>Har Ghar Tiranga 2026, Independence day</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/madhya-pradesh-cabinet-approves-draft-ucc-bill-1503618492.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T19:03:41+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Madhya Pradesh cabinet approves  draft  UCC Bill</news:title><news:keywords>Dr Mohan Yadav, Madhya Pradesh, UCC</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/kolkata-police-forms-special-task-force-to-identify-deport-illegal-foreign-residents-1503618485.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T19:03:39+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kolkata Police forms Special Task Force to identify, deport illegal foreign residents</news:title><news:keywords>Kolkata police, Special Task Force, STF Deportation</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cbi-arrests-man-for-duping-loan-applicants-by-posing-as-animal-husbandry-department-official-1503618487.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T18:57:59+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CBI arrests man for duping loan applicants by posing as Animal Husbandry Department official</news:title><news:keywords>AHIDF, CBI, UPI</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/police-foil-congress-statehood-march-to-lok-bhavan-detain-party-leaders-in-jammu-1503618484.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T18:54:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Police foil Congress statehood march to Lok Bhavan, detain party leaders in Jammu</news:title><news:keywords>Congress, J&amp;K</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/erratic-monsoon-delays-aman-cultivation-in-parts-of-bengal-despite-near-normal-rainfall-1503618474.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T18:51:56+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Erratic monsoon delays Aman cultivation in parts of Bengal despite near-normal rainfall</news:title><news:keywords>Aman rice cultivation, cultivation costs, Medinipur rice</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/uttar-pradesh/up-govt-appoints-826-kshetra-panchayat-heads-as-administrators-after-their-term-ended-1503618480.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T18:51:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>UP govt appoints 826 Kshetra Panchayat heads as administrators after their term ended</news:title><news:keywords>panchayat, Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/uttar-pradesh/bjp-should-not-make-jauhar-university-a-victim-of-its-narrow-politics-akhilesh-yadav-1503618477.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T18:46:54+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>BJP should not make Jauhar University a victim of its narrow politics: Akhilesh Yadav</news:title><news:keywords>Akhilesh Yadav, BJP</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/at-least-11-killed-7-missing-as-flash-floods-cause-devastation-in-rajouri-poonch-districts-1503618472.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T18:44:11+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>At least 11 killed, 7 missing as flash floods cause devastation in Rajouri, Poonch districts</news:title><news:keywords>flash floods, landslides, Poonch</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/e-coli-found-in-bengals-puchka-water-as-stomach-infection-cases-rise-1503618462.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T18:39:01+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>E. coli found in Bengal&#039;s puchka water as stomach infection cases rise</news:title><news:keywords>e coli puchka, Indian Medical Association, puchka vendors</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/pv-sindhu-describes-japan-open-triumph-during-rath-yatra-as-truly-poetic-thanks-naveen-patnaik-1503618469.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T18:38:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PV Sindhu describes Japan Open triumph during Rath Yatra as &#039;truly poetic&#039;, thanks Naveen Patnaik</news:title><news:keywords>Lord Jagannath, PV Sindhu, Rath yatra</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cpm-kerala-mouthpiece-blocks-vs-memorial-edition-over-kallan-vijayan-feature-1503618466.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T18:32:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CPM Kerala mouthpiece blocks VS memorial edition over &#039;Kallan Vijayan&#039; feature</news:title><news:keywords>CPM, Kerela, V.S. Achuthanandan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/farooq-calls-for-united-stand-against-communal-politics-1503618463.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T18:27:20+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Farooq calls for united stand against communal politics</news:title><news:keywords>Farooq Abdullah, National Conference</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/at-the-all-party-meeting-cpi-raises-pradhans-resignation-demand-seeks-parliament-discussions-on-e20-petrol-jk-statehood-1503618458.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T18:20:48+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>At the all-party meeting, CPI raises Pradhan&#039;s resignation demand, seeks Parliament discussions on E20 petrol, J&amp;K statehood</news:title><news:keywords>All party meeting, CPI, Dharmendra Pradhan resignation, E20 Petrol row, Jammu and Kashmir statehood, Monsoon Session, P Sandosh Kumar, Parliament, Parliament discussions</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/humayun-kabir-appears-before-police-again-in-satabhanga-remark-case-1503618451.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T18:08:37+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Humayun Kabir appears before police again in &#039;Satabhanga&#039; remark case</news:title><news:keywords>Humayun Kabir, Saktipur police station, Satabhanga remarks case</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/hpcl-expands-png-network-in-bengals-nadia-with-chakdah-gas-station-new-household-connections-1503618447.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T17:41:56+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>HPCL expands PNG network in Bengal&#039;s Nadia with Chakdah gas station, new household connections</news:title><news:keywords>Chakdah, City Gas Distribution, HPCL</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/1-5-lakh-iron-and-steel-workers-in-bengal-get-rs-1450-wage-hike-before-durga-puja-1503618441.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T17:26:36+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>1.5 lakh iron and steel workers in Bengal get Rs 1,450 wage hike before Durga Puja</news:title><news:keywords>Bengal workers, Durga Puja, iron and steel workers</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/doctors-assault-case-shinde-sena-corporator-surrenders-a-day-after-bail-cancellation-sent-to-14-day-judicial-custody-1503618442.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T17:17:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Doctors&#039; Assault Case: Shinde Sena corporator surrenders day after bail cancellation; sent to 14-day judicial custody</news:title><news:keywords>Doctors assault case, Mumbai Hospital assault, Ramesh Mhatre judicial custody, Ramesh Mhatre surrender, Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/delhi-hc-refuses-to-order-sonam-wangchuks-transfer-from-govt-hospital-seeks-status-report-within-three-days-1503618433.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T16:33:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Delhi HC says Sonam Wangchuk not in detention, refuses immediate transfer from govt hospital</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi High Court, Gitanjali Angmo, Sonam Wangchuk, Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike, Sonam Wangchuk Safdarjung Hospital</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/jammu-and-kashmir-armys-rescue-operation-in-flood-hit-rajouri-saves-11-civilians-1503618425.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T16:20:25+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Jammu and Kashmir: Army&#039;s rescue operation in flood-hit Rajouri saves 11 civilians</news:title><news:keywords>Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir, Jammu flash floods</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/18-houses-blazed-together-husbands-bicycle-only-option-to-commute-bengal-mla-kalita-maji-on-tmc-poll-violence-1503618390.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T16:20:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>18 houses blazed together, husband&#039;s bicycle only option to commute: Bengal MLA Kalita Maji on TMC poll violence</news:title><news:keywords>Kalita Maji, Kolita Maji, TMC poll violence</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-3rd-odi-england-opt-to-bat-vs-india-at-lords-bumrah-misses-out-kl-rahul-returns-1503618415.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T16:08:02+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>IND vs ENG 3rd ODI: England opt to bat vs India at Lord&#039;s; Bumrah misses out, KL Rahul returns</news:title><news:keywords>India vs England ODI</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/india-suffer-massive-blow-as-jasprit-bumrah-is-ruled-out-of-3rd-odi-vs-england-heres-why-1503618406.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T15:54:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India suffer massive blow as Jasprit Bumrah is ruled out of 3rd ODI vs England - here&#039;s why</news:title><news:keywords>India vs England ODI, Jasprit Bumrah</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/calcutta-hc-stays-demolition-work-at-abhishek-banerjees-amtala-office-until-further-orders-1503618405.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T15:45:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Calcutta HC stays demolition work at Abhishek Banerjee&#039;s Amtala office until further orders</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, Amtala office demolition, anti-encroachment drive, Calcutta High Court, South 24 Parganas, TMC, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/argentina-vs-spain-fifa-world-cup-2026-final-messi-eyes-history-as-spain-chase-second-title-1503618388.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T15:40:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Argentina vs Spain FIFA World Cup 2026 Final: Messi eyes history as Spain chase second title</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/monsoon-session-amit-shah-to-introduce-vande-mataram-bill-in-rajya-sabha-on-july-20-1503618400.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T15:37:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Monsoon Session: Amit Shah to introduce Vande Mataram bill in Rajya Sabha on July 20</news:title><news:keywords>Amit Shah, Monsoon Session, Parliament</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ram-temple-donation-theft-trust-to-meet-on-july-22-1503618397.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T15:22:10+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ram Temple donation &#039;theft&#039;: Trust to meet on July 22</news:title><news:keywords>Ayodhya Ram Mandir, Ram Temple donation theft, Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/mp-cabinet-approves-uniform-civil-code-draft-bill-1503618392.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T15:06:33+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>MP cabinet approves Uniform Civil Code draft bill</news:title><news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh UCC, uniform civil code</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/russia-ballistic-missile-attack-kyiv-july-19-2026-killed-injured-1503618387.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T14:54:25+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kyiv rocked again: Russia fires ballistic and hypersonic missiles at Ukrainian capital, one dead</news:title><news:keywords>Russia, Ukraine</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/hollywood/christopher-nolan-next-movie-three-years-odyssey-stamina-limits-1503618384.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T14:40:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Christopher Nolan says &#039;The Odyssey&#039; pushed him past his limits; next movie won&#039;t come for years</news:title><news:keywords>Christopher Nolan, The Odyssey</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/former-india-cricketer-reveals-why-rohit-sharma-and-senior-stars-are-under-pressure-1503618371.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T14:29:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Former India cricketer reveals why Rohit Sharma and senior stars are under pressure</news:title><news:keywords>Dinesh Karthik, Rohit Sharma</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/bengaluru-chit-fund-dispute-failed-relationship-emerge-as-motives-in-law-students-murder-case-1503618379.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T14:27:34+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bengaluru: Chit fund dispute, failed relationship emerge as motives in law student&#039;s murder case</news:title><news:keywords>Bengaluru law student murder case, Crime against women, Karnataka</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/andrew-tate-tristan-tate-arrested-miami-uk-extradition-rape-trafficking-charges-1503618374.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T14:11:49+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Self-described misogynist influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami, UK seeks extradition on rape charges</news:title><news:keywords>Andrew Tate, tristan tate</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/no-earphones-headphones-while-on-duty-kolkata-polices-stern-directive-to-personnel-1503618372.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T14:09:31+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>No earphones, headphones while on duty: Kolkata Police&#039;s stern directive to personnel</news:title><news:keywords>Earphones, Headphones, Kolkata police order</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/we-shouldve-offered-you-a-better-ending-kylian-mbappe-pens-emotional-farewell-to-didier-deschamps-1503618361.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T12:50:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;We should&#039;ve offered you a better ending&#039;: Kylian Mbappe pens emotional farewell to Didier Deschamps</news:title><news:keywords>Didier Deschamps, FIFA World Cup 2026, Kylian Mbappe</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/india-bloc-stages-symbolic-walk-out-from-all-party-meet-over-invitation-to-rebel-tmc-mps-1503618367.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T12:47:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>INDIA bloc stages symbolic walk out from all-party meet over invitation to rebel TMC MPs</news:title><news:keywords>All party meeting, Monsoon Session, Parliament</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/kylian-mbappe-admits-france-were-completely-stunned-in-fifa-world-cup-bronze-defeat-to-england-1503618346.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T12:29:47+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kylian Mbappe admits France were &#039;completely stunned&#039; in FIFA World Cup bronze defeat to England</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, france vs england, Kylian Mbappe</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/jammu-and-kashmir-4-killed-several-missing-as-flash-floods-wreak-havoc-in-rajouri-poonch-1503618353.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T12:00:37+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Jammu and Kashmir: 4 killed, several missing as flash floods wreak havoc in Rajouri, Poonch</news:title><news:keywords>flash floods, Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/several-dead-as-flash-floods-ravage-rajouri-poonch-army-called-out-for-rescue-operations-1503618358.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T11:59:06+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Several dead as flash floods ravage Rajouri, Poonch; Army called out for rescue operations</news:title><news:keywords>Omar Abdullah, Rainfall, Rajouri</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/pv-sindhu-ends-title-drought-with-historic-japan-open-triumph-over-akane-yamaguchi-1503618341.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T11:19:47+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PV Sindhu ends title drought with historic Japan Open triumph over Akane Yamaguchi</news:title><news:keywords>Badminton Association of India  (BAI), Japan Open 2026, PV Sindhu</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/fifa-world-cup-2026-final-first-halftime-show-madonna-bts-justin-bieber-shakira-1503618334.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T11:02:38+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>FIFA unveils star-studded World Cup 2026 final halftime show with Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira, Burna Boy</news:title><news:keywords>BTS, Burna Boy, FIFA, Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/if-anything-happens-to-sonam-wangchuks-wife-moves-delhi-hc-to-shift-him-to-private-hospital-1503618336.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T10:59:40+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;If anything happens to Sonam&#039;: Wangchuk&#039;s wife moves Delhi HC to shift him to private hospital</news:title><news:keywords>Dr Gitanjali Angmo, Jantar Mantar, Sonam Wangchuk</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/england-edge-france-6-4-in-historic-thriller-to-secure-fifa-world-cup-2026-bronze-medal-1503618332.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T10:57:41+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>England edge France 6-4 in historic thriller to secure FIFA World Cup 2026 bronze medal</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, france vs england</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/rahul-gandhi-kharge-pm-modi-ram-temple-donation-theft-probe-1503618330.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T10:51:04+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Rahul Gandhi, Kharge write to PM Modi to order independent probe into Ram Temple donation theft case</news:title><news:keywords>Rahul Gandhi, Ram Mandir</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/sonam-wangchuk-parliament-march-july-20-hunger-strike-second-freedom-movement-1503618327.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T10:40:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;India&#039;s second freedom movement&#039;: From Safdarjung Hospital, Sonam Wangchuk appeals for massive &#039;Chalo Sansad&#039; march</news:title><news:keywords>Sonam Wangchuk</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/shri-mata-vaishno-devi-yatra-suspended-amid-adverse-weather-in-jammu-and-kashmir-1503618324.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T10:22:47+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra suspended amid adverse weather in Jammu and Kashmir</news:title><news:keywords>IMD weather, Jammu and Kashmir, Vaishno Devi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/nirmohi-akhara-moves-supreme-court-seeks-reconstitution-of-ram-temple-trust-as-public-trust-1503618322.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T09:51:38+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Nirmohi Akhara moves Supreme Court, seeks reconstitution of Ram Temple Trust as &#039;public trust&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>Nirmohi Akhara, Ram Temple donation theft, Sunni Waqf Board</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/features/the-american-city-bengal-forgot-1503618319.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T09:44:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>The American City Bengal Forgot</news:title><news:keywords>Hooghly, West Bengal Government</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/features/are-bonded-souls-symbolic-of-caged-birds-1503618315.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T09:39:11+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Are bonded souls symbolic of caged birds</news:title><news:keywords>Norman Bates</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/sonam-wangchuk-health-update-hunger-strike-safdarjung-hospital-1503618313.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T09:37:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Sonam Wangchuk health update: Stable vital signs, altered blood parameters keep doctors on high alert</news:title><news:keywords>Sonam Wangchuk</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/supplements/8thday/the-sweetest-ping-when-a-simple-hi-means-everything-1503618311.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T09:30:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>The Sweetest Ping: When a Simple ‘Hi’ Means Everything</news:title><news:keywords>America, Indian parents</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/books-education/just-as-she-shaped-her-garden-she-struggled-to-shape-her-personal-life-1503618304.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T09:24:02+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Just as she shaped her garden, she struggled to shape her personal life</news:title><news:keywords>Hindutva, Zen gardens</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/us-launches-fresh-strikes-after-2-military-personnel-killed-by-iranian-attack-1503618306.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T08:56:54+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>US launches fresh strikes after 2 military personnel killed by Iranian attack</news:title><news:keywords>Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran war, US attacks iran</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/jennifer-winget-marries-william-ishmael-private-church-wedding-1503618300.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T08:37:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Jennifer Winget marries businessman William Ishmael in a private church wedding</news:title><news:keywords>Jennifer Winget, William Ishmael</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/books-education/tiny-tome-of-terrific-travel-tales-1503618299.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T08:32:49+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Tiny Tome of Terrific Travel Tales</news:title><news:keywords>Abhik Roy, Gariahat, Kolkata</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/sonam-wangchuk-hunger-strike-hospital-opposition-unity-monsoon-session-1503618295.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T08:20:38+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Opposition rallies against Sonam Wangchuk&#039;s hospital shift right before monsoon session begins</news:title><news:keywords>Sonam Wangchuk</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/names-deleted-from-a-list-1503618292.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T08:20:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Names deleted from a list</news:title><news:keywords>Calcutta High Court, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/panama-foreign-minister-india-visit-bilateral-trade-relations-1503618288.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T08:01:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Panama Foreign Minister begins five-day India visit to boost trade, maritime ties and diplomatic relations</news:title><news:keywords>Panama</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/narrative-control-1503618287.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T07:57:10+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Narrative Control</news:title><news:keywords>Terrorism, violent extremism</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/rules-rivalries-1503618285.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T07:45:53+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Rules, rivalries</news:title><news:keywords>Falkland Islands, FIFA, Football</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/ais-governance-sutras-i-1503618282.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T07:40:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>AI’s Governance Sutras ~ I</news:title><news:keywords>AI, IndiaAI Mission</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/bihar-begusarai-illegal-gun-factory-busted-3-arrested-1503618279.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T06:38:47+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Secret arms factory running in Begusarai exposed, three caught red-handed during major police raid</news:title><news:keywords>Begusarai, Bihar</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/iran-supreme-leader-us-truce-collapse-khamenei-warns-unforgettable-lessons-1503618276.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T06:23:31+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Iran&#039;s supreme leader warns US of &#039;unforgettable lessons&#039; as truce deal collapses amid renewed strikes</news:title><news:keywords>Iran</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/poonch-heroin-seizure-ncb-rs-25-crore-loc-jammu-kashmir-1503618273.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T06:06:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Heroin worth ₹25 crore seized near LoC in Poonch; one suspect arrested in major NCB operation</news:title><news:keywords>Jammu and Kashmir</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/nta-fake-ai-generated-omr-sheets-warning-legal-action-1503618270.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-19T05:51:48+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>NTA finds AI-generated and fake OMR sheets in complaints, warns of strict legal consequences</news:title><news:keywords>NEET, NTA</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/2-us-military-soldiers-killed-another-missing-after-iranian-attack-in-jordan-centcom-1503618262.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T23:52:31+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>2 US military soldiers killed, another missing after Iranian attack in Jordan: CENTCOM</news:title><news:keywords>CENTCOM, Iran attack on Jordan, Iranian drone attack, Iranian missile attack, Jordan military attack, US military casualties, US service members missing, US soldiers killed, US-Iran Conflict, West Asia tensions</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/if-rebels-return-to-didi-ill-resign-within-an-hour-abhishek-banerjee-amid-tmc-crisis-1503618249.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T23:21:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;If rebels return to Didi, I&#039;ll resign within an hour&#039;: Abhishek Banerjee amid TMC crisis</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, Madan Mitra, Mamata Banerjee, Ritabrata Banerjee, TMC crisis, TMC dissident MPs, TMC rebels, Trinamool Congress split, West Bengal Politics</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/ed-claims-rs-164cr-discrepancy-in-tmc-account-expenses-questions-bank-1503618253.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T23:18:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>ED claims Rs 164cr discrepancy in TMC account expenses, questions bank</news:title><news:keywords></news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/kargil-politics-heats-up-as-nc-expels-chief-executive-councillor-akhoon-1503618248.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T23:14:30+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kargil politics heats up as NC expels Chief Executive Councillor Akhoon</news:title><news:keywords>JKNC, LAHDC Kargil</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/nda-targets-tejashwi-yadav-over-foreign-visit-questions-commitment-1503618243.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T23:04:23+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>NDA targets Tejashwi Yadav over foreign visit, questions commitment</news:title><news:keywords>Tejashwi Yadav</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/uttar-pradesh/cm-yogi-gives-children-the-message-of-self-discipline-and-hard-work-through-japans-example-1503618241.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T23:00:18+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CM Yogi gives children the message of self-discipline and hard work through Japan&#039;s example</news:title><news:keywords>Japan, Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/electric-sanitation-vehicles-will-prove-to-be-a-milestone-for-waste-management-in-mcd-areas-delhi-mayor-1503618235.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T22:56:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Electric sanitation vehicles will prove to be a milestone for waste management in MCD areas: Delhi Mayor</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi, Municipal Corporation, Pravesh Wahi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/punjab-bjp-switches-district-chiefs-to-prime-ground-game-for-polls-1503618230.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T22:52:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Punjab BJP switches district chiefs to prime ground game for polls</news:title><news:keywords>BJP Punjab preparations, Punjab BJP chief Kewal Singh Dhillon, Punjab BJP reshuffle, Punjab district BJP chiefs, Punjab polls</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/mammootty-rewrites-indian-cinema-history-with-rare-trifecta-of-honours-1503618232.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T22:50:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Mammootty rewrites Indian cinema history with rare trifecta of honours</news:title><news:keywords>Kerala State Film Award, Malayalam actor, Padma Bhushan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/tribal-women-on-15-day-hunger-strike-against-ken-betwa-project-in-mp-1503618216.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T22:45:11+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Tribal women on 15-day hunger strike against Ken-Betwa project in MP</news:title><news:keywords>Ken-Betwa River, tribal women</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/patanjali-research-on-special-chyawanprash-published-in-experimental-gerontology-1503618225.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T22:41:11+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Patanjali research on Special Chyawanprash published in Experimental Gerontology</news:title><news:keywords>Experimental Gerontology, Patanjali Special Chyawanprash</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/8-killed-several-injured-in-ahmedabad-fireworks-factory-blast-pm-modi-announces-ex-gratia-of-rs-2-lakh-for-bereaved-families-1503618206.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T22:17:48+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>8 killed, several injured in Ahmedabad fireworks factory blast; PM Modi announces ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh for bereaved families</news:title><news:keywords>Ahmedabad explosion, Ahmedabad fireworks factory blast, Gujarat fireworks factory fire, illegal fireworks factory, PM Modi ex gratia</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/delhi-cm-rekha-gupta-participates-in-ganga-aarti-in-kashi-with-family-1503618246.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T22:05:19+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Delhi CM Rekha Gupta participates in Ganga Aarti in Kashi with family</news:title><news:keywords>Ganga Aarti, Rekha Gupta</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/sonam-wangchuk-removed-from-jantar-mantar-what-led-to-the-politically-sensitive-decision-1503618200.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T20:48:28+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Sonam Wangchuk removed from Jantar Mantar: What led to the politically sensitive decision</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, Monsoon Session of Parliament, Sonam Wangchuk</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/great-moment-for-indian-sport-gopichand-hails-home-bwf-world-champs-backs-sindhu-ahead-of-japan-open-final-1503618125.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T20:47:47+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Great moment for Indian sport&#039;: Gopichand hails home BWF World Champs, backs Sindhu ahead of Japan Open final</news:title><news:keywords>2026 BWF World Championship, BWF Mascot, Pullela Gopichand</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/books-inspire-change-build-a-stronger-society-lg-sinha-at-chinar-book-festival-1503618196.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T20:46:15+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Books inspire change, build a stronger society: LG Sinha at Chinar Book Festival</news:title><news:keywords>Chinar Book Festival, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/rjd-opposes-bihar-govts-new-panchayat-tax-regime-says-it-will-burden-rural-poor-1503618191.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T20:43:31+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>RJD opposes Bihar govt’s new panchayat tax regime, says it will burden rural poor</news:title><news:keywords>Bihar government, RJD</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/farmers-kisan-congress-stage-statewide-protests-in-mp-over-seed-fertiliser-issues-1503618188.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T20:40:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Farmers, Kisan Congress stage statewide protests in MP over seed, fertiliser issues</news:title><news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh Kisan Congress</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/springdales-school-marks-nelson-mandela-international-day-concludes-diversity-week-with-a-call-for-inclusion-1503618183.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T20:34:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Springdales School marks Nelson Mandela International Day, concludes Diversity Week with a call for inclusion</news:title><news:keywords>Dhaula Kuan, Springdales school</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/vizhinjam-port-sets-august-18-for-full-fledged-export-import-operations-1503618181.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T20:30:49+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Vizhinjam Port sets August 18 for full-fledged export-import operations</news:title><news:keywords>APSEZ, V.D. Satheesan, Vizhinjam international seaport</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/jk-establishes-central-cybercrime-hub-to-counter-rising-digital-threats-1503618175.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T20:26:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>J&amp;K establishes central cybercrime hub to counter rising digital threats</news:title><news:keywords>Cyber crime, Jammu and Kashmir, JK4C</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ahead-of-monsoon-session-speaker-birla-approves-merger-of-6-uddhav-sena-mps-with-shinde-sena-separate-seating-for-20-tmc-dissident-mps-1503618171.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T20:17:30+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>LS Speaker approves merger of 6 Uddhav Sena MPs with Shinde Sena, separate seating for 20 TMC dissident MPs</news:title><news:keywords>Monsoon Session, Om Birla, Parliament, Shiv Sena UBT MPs merger, TMC rebel MPs</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/jk-reviews-comprehensive-data-management-strategy-to-transform-public-service-delivery-1503618169.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T20:16:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>J&amp;K reviews comprehensive data management strategy to transform public service delivery</news:title><news:keywords>Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Data Management Strategy, Jammu and Kashmir</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/sonam-wangchuk-hunger-strike-jantar-mantar-removal-anna-hazare-reaction-1503618135.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T19:59:34+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Anna Hazare reacts to Sonam Wangchuk&#039;s hunger strike, urges Centre to hold discussions with him</news:title><news:keywords>Anna Hazare on Sonam Wangchuk, Sonam Wangchuk hospitalisation, Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike, Sonam Wangchuk protest, Sonam Wangchuk removal Jantar Mantar</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/govt-on-wheels-reaches-east-delhi-verma-inspects-ongoing-works-laxmi-nagar-to-get-skywalk-1503618158.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T19:42:54+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Govt on Wheels&#039; reaches East Delhi; Verma inspects ongoing works, Laxmi Nagar to get skywalk</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi, Parvesh Verma, PWD</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/3-students-under-treatment-after-train-hit-stable-railway-officials-1503618152.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T19:36:20+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>3 students under treatment after train hit stable: Railway officials</news:title><news:keywords>Berhampur Medical College, Murshidabad</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pawan-kumar-chandana-and-naga-bharath-daka-vikram-1-launch-meet-the-duo-behind-indias-biggest-private-space-success-story-1503618118.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T19:36:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Vikram 1 launch: Meet the duo behind India&#039;s biggest private space success story</news:title><news:keywords>Naga Bharath Daka, Pawan Kumar Chandana, Skyroot Aerospace, Vikram 1 launch</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/cm-calls-9-west-burdwan-mlas-for-urgent-meeting-on-22-july-1503618150.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T19:29:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CM calls 9 West Burdwan MLAs for urgent meeting on 22 July</news:title><news:keywords>Kolkata, Suvendu Adhikari, West Burdwan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/delhis-rural-belt-led-by-surender-solanki-felicitates-rs-mps-alka-gurjar-and-satish-poonia-at-dada-dev-temple-1503618147.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T19:25:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Delhi&#039;s Rural Belt, led by Surender Solanki, felicitates RS MPs Alka Gurjar and Satish Poonia at Dada Dev Temple</news:title><news:keywords>Alka Gurjar, Satish Poonia</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/delhi-govt-simplifies-school-recognition-replaces-essentiality-certificate-with-self-certification-1503618127.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T18:44:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Delhi Govt simplifies school recognition, replaces Essentiality Certificate with self-certification</news:title><news:keywords>Ashish Sood, Delhi education, DSER</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/bwf-world-championships-sports-minister-mandaviya-unveils-mascot-official-anthem-ahead-of-home-event-1503618068.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T18:38:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>BWF World Championships: Sports Minister Mandaviya unveils mascot, official anthem ahead of home event</news:title><news:keywords>2026 BWF World Championship, Badminton Association of India  (BAI), BWF Mascot, Pullela Gopichand, PV Sindhu</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/black-stain-on-democracy-opposition-on-sonam-wangchuks-forced-removal-from-jantar-mantar-1503618103.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T17:18:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Black stain on democracy&#039;: Opposition on Sonam Wangchuk&#039;s forced removal from Jantar Mantar</news:title><news:keywords>Akhilesh Yadav, Delhi police, Dharmendra Pradhan, Jantar Mantar, Mallikarjun Kharge, Mamata Banerjee, paper leak protest, Rohit Pawar, Safdarjung Hospital, Sonam Wangchuk, Sonam Wangchuk protest</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cjp-protest-bjp-defends-sonam-wangchuks-removal-says-opposition-sought-political-mileage-from-protest-1503618096.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T15:22:58+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CJP protest: BJP defends Sonam Wangchuk&#039;s removal, says Opposition sought political mileage from protest</news:title><news:keywords>Amit Malviya, BJP, CJP protest, Cockroach Janata Party, Delhi police, Jantar Mantar protest, Sonam Wangchuk, Tajinder Bagga</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/internal-strife-escalates-in-punjab-congress-randhawa-accuses-warring-of-humiliation-questions-bajwas-leadership-1503618093.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T15:10:38+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Internal strife escalates in Punjab Congress: Randhawa accuses Warring of humiliation, questions Bajwa&#039;s leadership</news:title><news:keywords>Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, Partap Singh Bajwa, Punjab Congress, Punjab Politics, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/punjab-sho-arrested-after-fbi-canada-probe-uncovers-alleged-rs-4-crore-cross-border-extortion-racket-1503618083.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T14:31:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Punjab SHO arrested after FBI-Canada probe uncovers alleged Rs 4 crore cross-border extortion racket</news:title><news:keywords>FBI, Gurinderjit Singh Nagra, Lawrence Bishnoi, Punjab Police</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/no-court-reels-no-deepfakes-bci-mandates-social-media-ethics-pledge-for-law-students-interns-new-advocates-1503618074.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T14:03:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>No court reels, no deepfakes: BCI mandates social media ethics pledge for law students, interns, new advocates</news:title><news:keywords>Bar Council of India, Legal profession, Social Media</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/france-vs-england-fifa-world-cup-2026-third-place-playoff-live-streaming-telecast-kick-off-time-and-more-1503618054.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T13:12:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>France vs England FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff: Live streaming, telecast, kick-off time and more</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, france ve england</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/technology/science/from-isro-to-industry-how-vikram-1s-orbital-success-could-power-indias-usd-100-billion-space-economy-1503618066.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T13:12:02+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>From ISRO to industry: How Vikram-1&#039;s orbital success could power India&#039;s USD 100-billion space economy</news:title><news:keywords>India Space Economy, Mission Aagaman, Skyroot Aerospace, Vikram-1</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/technology/science/vikram-1-reaches-orbit-skyroot-aerospaces-landmark-launch-validates-indias-private-space-reforms-1503618061.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T13:03:19+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Vikram-1 reaches orbit: Skyroot Aerospace&#039;s landmark launch validates India&#039;s private space reforms</news:title><news:keywords>India Space Reforms, Indian Space Policy, Mission Aagaman, Skyroot Aerospace, Vikram-1</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/lionel-messi-makes-heartfelt-admission-about-the-viral-baby-lamine-yamal-photo-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup-fina-1503618041.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T12:19:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Lionel Messi makes heartfelt admission about the viral baby Lamine Yamal photo ahead of FIFA World Cup final</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/technology/science/indias-first-privately-built-orbital-rocket-vikram-1-lifts-off-marking-major-milestone-for-private-space-sector-1503618038.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T12:12:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Modi congratulates Skyroot as Vikram-1 reaches orbit, giving India its first private orbital launch capability</news:title><news:keywords>Indian space sector, Mission Aagaman, Skyroot Aerospace, Sriharikota, Vikram-1</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/japan-open-2026-pv-sindhu-reaches-first-final-of-2026-as-chen-yufei-retires-injured-in-semis-1503618034.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T11:48:15+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Japan Open 2026: PV Sindhu reaches first final of 2026 as Chen Yufei retires injured in semis</news:title><news:keywords>Badminton Association of India  (BAI), Japan Open 2026, PV Sindhu</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/how-delhi-police-planned-the-early-morning-operation-to-move-sonam-wangchuk-from-protest-site-1503618032.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T11:35:01+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>How Delhi Police planned the early morning operation to move Sonam Wangchuk from protest site</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi police, Delhi Protest, Jantar Mantar, Safdarjung Hospital, Sonam Wangchuk</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/bcci-finally-breaks-silence-on-rohit-sharmas-odi-future-amid-retirement-buzz-1503618029.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T11:28:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>BCCI finally breaks silence on Rohit Sharma&#039;s ODI future amid retirement buzz</news:title><news:keywords>BCCI, Devajit Saikia, Rohit Sharma</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/jordan-intercepts-10-iranian-missiles-kuwait-activates-air-defences-amid-widening-gulf-conflict-1503618025.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T11:19:19+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Jordan intercepts 10 Iranian missiles; Kuwait activates air defences amid widening Gulf conflict</news:title><news:keywords>CENTCOM, Iran US conflict, Jordan, Kuwait, Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/virat-kohli-sachin-gavaskar-pay-tribute-to-sir-garfield-sobers-after-west-indies-legend-dies-at-89-1503618023.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T11:14:46+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Virat Kohli, Sachin, Gavaskar pay tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers after West Indies legend dies at 89</news:title><news:keywords>Sachin Tendulkar, Sir Garfield Sobers, Virat Kohli</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/national-level-shooter-damayanti-sen-returns-home-after-two-days-questions-remain-over-her-disappearance-1503618022.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T11:02:18+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>National-level shooter Damayanti Sen returns home after two days; questions remain over her disappearance</news:title><news:keywords>Damayanti Sen, Howrah, National Shooter, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/sonam-wangchuk-hospitalised-live-wife-opposes-treatment-without-consent-abhijeet-dipke-begins-indefinite-fast-1503618018.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T10:11:40+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Sonam Wangchuk hospitalised LIVE UPDATES: Ink thrown at Abhijeet Dipke at Jantar Mantar; activist’s fast continues</news:title><news:keywords>Abhijeet Dipke, Delhi, Hunger strike, Jantar Mantar, Sonam Wangchuk</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/trump-weighs-wider-iran-offensive-as-us-plans-to-deploy-more-military-refuelling-aircraft-to-israel-report-1503618016.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T09:47:30+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Trump weighs wider Iran offensive as US plans to deploy more military refuelling aircraft to Israel: Report</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, Iran, Israel, Strait of Hormuz, US military</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/technology/science/skyroots-vikram-1-launch-today-pm-modis-handwritten-vande-mataram-note-among-payloads-1503618010.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T08:48:41+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Skyroot&#039;s Vikram-1 launch today: PM Modi&#039;s handwritten &#039;Vande Mataram&#039; note among payloads</news:title><news:keywords>Indian space sector, Mission Aagaman, Skyroot Aerospace, Sriharikota, Vikram-1</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/after-20-days-on-hunger-strike-sonam-wangchuk-taken-to-hospital-ahead-of-parliament-protest-1503618004.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T08:29:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>After 20 days on hunger strike, Sonam Wangchuk taken to hospital ahead of Parliament protest</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi High Court, Hunger strike, Jantar Mantar, NEET Paper leak, Sonam Wangchuk</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/imd-warns-of-heavy-rain-across-15-states-himachal-pradesh-jk-face-flash-flood-and-landslide-risk-1503618001.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T08:15:50+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>IMD warns of heavy rain across 15 states; Himachal Pradesh, J&amp;K face flash flood and landslide risk</news:title><news:keywords>Heavy rain, Himachal Pradesh, IMD, Jammu and Kashmir, Monsoon</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/us-strikes-iran-for-7th-consecutive-night-tehran-says-38-killed-claims-attacks-on-american-bases-in-kuwait-jordan-bahrain-1503617999.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T07:39:48+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>US strikes Iran for 7th consecutive night; Tehran says 38 killed, claims attacks on American bases in Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain</news:title><news:keywords>Iran, Middle East, Strait of Hormuz, US Central Command, US Iran war</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/the-case-belongs-to-sunny-deol-but-the-film-belongs-to-its-women-1503617994.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T06:46:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>The case belongs to Sunny Deol but the film belongs to its women</news:title><news:keywords>Akshay Khanna, Netflix, Sunny Deol</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/rao-bahadurwhat-if-the-sun-never-set-on-the-freakish-empire-1503617988.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T06:46:12+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Rao Bahadur:What If The Sun Never Set On The Freakish Empire?</news:title><news:keywords>movie review</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/exclusive-interviews/builder-kmc-nexus-will-go-1503617983.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-18T06:46:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>‘Builder-KMC nexus will go’</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, KMC, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

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