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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/cwg-2026-neeraj-chopra-focused-on-giving-his-best-not-chasing-a-target-in-glasgow-1503621022.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T17:41:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CWG 2026: Neeraj Chopra focused on giving his best, not chasing a target in Glasgow</news:title><news:keywords>Commonwealth Games 2026, Neeraj Chopra</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/kolkata-police-seek-14-day-custody-of-miscreants-arrested-in-esplanade-violence-case-1503621020.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T17:14:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kolkata Police seek 14-day custody of miscreants arrested in Esplanade violence case</news:title><news:keywords>Esplanade violence case, Kolkata police, Police Custody</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/cwg-2026-indias-rishikanta-singh-claims-silver-sets-games-snatch-record-in-mens-60kg-1503621008.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T16:56:58+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CWG 2026: India&#039;s Rishikanta Singh claims silver, sets Games snatch record in men&#039;s 60kg</news:title><news:keywords>2026 CWG, Commonwealth Games 2026, Rishikanta Singh Chanambam</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/14-jute-mills-reopen-in-bengal-as-bjp-govt-fulfils-poll-promise-1503621012.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T16:44:46+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>14 jute mills reopen in Bengal as BJP govt fulfils poll promise</news:title><news:keywords>Bengal jute mills, jute mills reopen, labour department</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/humayun-kabirs-aide-arrested-amid-murshidabad-hate-speech-probe-1503621003.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T16:35:32+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Humayun Kabir&#039;s aide arrested amid Murshidabad hate speech probe</news:title><news:keywords>Humayun aide arrest, Humayun Kabir, Murshidabad hate speech</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/india-vs-zimbabwe-3rd-t20i-toss-update-ind-vs-zim-match-updates-harare-1503621004.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T16:32:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>IND vs ZIM 3rd T20I: India opts to bat as Ashok Sharma, Shedge come into XI</news:title><news:keywords>India vs Zimbabwe, India vs Zimbabwe 3rd T20I</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/cag-report-exposes-bengals-fiscal-stress-debt-has-crossed-rs-7-35-lakh-crore-samik-1503620995.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T16:23:02+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CAG report exposes Bengal&#039;s fiscal stress, debt has crossed Rs 7.35 lakh crore: Samik</news:title><news:keywords>CAG report, revenue deficit, Samik Bhattacharya</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/violence-at-kolkatas-esplanade-part-of-radical-conspiracy-not-neet-protesters-suvendu-1503620982.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T15:57:12+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Violence at Kolkata&#039;s Esplanade part of radical conspiracy, not NEET protesters: Suvendu</news:title><news:keywords>Esplanade, NEET, Suvendu Adhikari</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/it-means-the-world-anahat-singh-on-becoming-indias-first-junior-squash-world-champion-1503620986.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T15:54:43+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;It means the world&#039;: Anahat Singh on becoming India&#039;s first junior squash world champion</news:title><news:keywords>Anahat Singh, World Junior Squash Championships</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/i-will-not-contest-in-2028-assembly-elections-siddaramaiah-1503620983.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T15:34:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>I will not contest in 2028 Assembly elections: Siddaramaiah</news:title><news:keywords>DK Shivakumar, Karnataka, Siddaramaiah</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/fuel-prices-to-be-revised-once-crude-oil-price-decline-is-sustained-niti-aayog-vice-chairman-ashok-lahiri-1503620976.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T15:26:56+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Fuel prices to be revised once crude oil price decline is sustained: NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Lahiri</news:title><news:keywords>Ashok Lahiri, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman, West Asia crisis</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/punjab-police-foils-major-terror-plot-arrests-isi-backed-bki-operative-in-jalandhar-1503620977.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T15:12:49+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Punjab Police foils major terror plot, arrests ISI-backed BKI operative in Jalandhar</news:title><news:keywords>Pakistan ISI, Punjab Police, Terrorism</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/will-boost-revenue-without-raising-taxes-bengal-finance-minister-swapan-dasgupta-1503620973.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T15:01:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Will boost revenue without raising taxes: Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta</news:title><news:keywords>Bengal Finance Minister, Comptroller and Auditor General, Swapan Dasgupta</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/bengal-to-launch-statewide-har-ghar-tiranga-campaign-from-august-9-1503620970.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T14:31:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bengal to launch statewide ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign from August 9</news:title><news:keywords>Har Ghar Tiranga, National Flags, West Bengal Government</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/kolkata-neet-protest-three-more-arrested-total-detentions-rise-to-14-1503620967.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T13:47:46+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kolkata NEET protest: Three more arrested, total detentions rise to 14</news:title><news:keywords>Kolkata, NEET</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/runner-gets-her-period-mid-race-but-does-she-finish-in-style-or-does-she-quit-mid-way-2024-incident-back-to-limelight-1503620964.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T13:33:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Runner gets her period mid-race but does she finish in style or does she quit mid-way? 2024 incident back to limelight</news:title><news:keywords>Li Meizhen</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/hollywood/avengers-doomsday-trailer-doctor-doom-sentinels-comic-con-1503620961.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T12:03:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Hell answers to me&#039;: Doom&#039;s coldest line yet steals the show at &#039;Avengers: Doomsday&#039; comic-con reveal</news:title><news:keywords>Avengers: Doomsday</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/rahul-gandhi-letter-amit-shah-delhi-student-protest-pellet-guns-1503620958.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T11:55:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Who gave the order to thrash the students?&#039; Rahul Gandhi writes to Amit Shah demanding accountability for Delhi protest violence</news:title><news:keywords>Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/giriraj-singh-america-link-foreign-funding-student-protest-conspiracy-claims-1503620953.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T10:48:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Giriraj Singh claims &#039;foreign conspiracy&#039; behind student unrest, says &#039;many secrets will soon come out&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>Giriraj Singh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/lifestyle/health/black-pepper-and-honey-acharya-balkrishnas-ayurvedic-remedy-for-throat-care-1503620951.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T10:41:28+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Black pepper and honey: Acharya Balkrishna&#039;s ayurvedic remedy for throat care</news:title><news:keywords>Acharya Balkrishna, Patanjali</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/lifestyle/health/pulses-packed-with-protein-zinc-and-fiber-acharya-balkrishnas-hair-health-tip-1503620949.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T10:32:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Pulses packed with protein, zinc and fiber: Acharya Balkrishna&#039;s hair health tip</news:title><news:keywords>Acharya Balkrishna, Patanjali</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/acharya-balkrishna-marks-kargil-vijay-diwas-with-tribute-to-fallen-soldiers-1503620947.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T10:23:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Acharya Balkrishna marks Kargil Vijay Diwas with tribute to fallen soldiers</news:title><news:keywords>Acharya Balkrishna, Patanjali</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/hollywood/ryan-gosling-ghost-rider-marvel-movie-2028-shawn-levy-1503620944.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T10:17:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ryan Gosling finally says yes to Marvel, and it&#039;s the role he always wanted</news:title><news:keywords>Ryan Gosling</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/greater-noida-child-death-avyaan-surya-borewell-pit-contractor-fir-1503620941.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T10:07:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Greater Noida tragedy: 6-year-old boy dies after falling into water-filled borewell pit, contractor and supervisors booked</news:title><news:keywords>Greater Noida</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/katy-perry-slams-trump-firework-used-without-permission-iran-strikes-1503620938.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T09:59:15+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Katy Perry angry after Trump uses ‘Firework’ in Iran strike video without permission</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, Katy Perry</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/ranvir-shorey-dharmendra-pradhan-resignation-reaction-neet-protests-1503620933.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T09:22:30+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ranvir Shorey reacts to Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, says government ‘disenchanted its supporters’</news:title><news:keywords>Dharmendra Pradhan, Ranvir Shorey</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/iran-condemns-ukraine-commercial-vessel-attack-caspian-sea-warning-1503620928.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T09:05:54+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Iran condemns Ukrainian attack on merchant vessel, warns it ‘will not hesitate’ to defend national security</news:title><news:keywords>Iran, Ukraine</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/evolve-2/indias-recent-obsession-with-obsession-1503620926.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T09:00:14+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India’s recent Obsession with OBSESSION</news:title><news:keywords>curry barker, Hollywood, Obsession</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/dharmendra-pradhan-resignation-nsui-nta-ban-neet-paper-leak-protest-1503620919.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T08:55:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>NSUI calls Dharmendra Pradhan&#039;s exit a student victory, demands NTA ban and tough anti-paper leak laws</news:title><news:keywords>NEET, NSUI</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/evolve-2/the-odyssey-transcending-the-eponym-1503620922.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T08:54:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>The Odyssey: Transcending the Eponym</news:title><news:keywords>Clytemnestra, Odyssey</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/cleaning-up-cities-with-clear-headed-plans-1503620916.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T08:51:04+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Cleaning Up Cities with Clear Headed Plans</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, Kolkata, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/tej-pratap-yadav-detained-patna-student-protest-neet-paper-leak-bihar-bandh-1503620913.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T08:46:01+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Tej Pratap Yadav detained in Patna after backing student protest; says students&#039; demands are genuine&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>NEET, Patna, Tej Pratap Yadav</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/features/testing-times-lasting-love-1503620909.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T08:45:23+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Testing Times, Lasting Love</news:title><news:keywords>Lord Ram, Ramayana</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/maharashtra-tet-2026-paper-leak-bhiwandi-arrests-police-investigation-1503620911.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T08:39:01+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>TET 2026 paper leak: Two more arrested as Maharashtra Police tighten probe, total accused reaches 14</news:title><news:keywords>Maharashtra, TET</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/delhi-metro-all-stations-reopen-cjp-protest-ends-jantar-mantar-neet-1503620905.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T08:31:59+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Delhi Metro fully reopens as CJP ends Jantar Mantar protest, internet services restored across central Delhi</news:title><news:keywords>Cockroach Janta Party, Delhi Metro</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/features/the-himalayan-faultlines-1503620904.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T08:30:39+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>The Himalayan Faultlines</news:title><news:keywords>Arunachal Pradesh, cloudburst, Rainfall</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/ethanol-transition-needs-a-second-look-1503620902.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T08:22:59+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ethanol transition needs a second look</news:title><news:keywords>E20, Petrol</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/kalaripayattu-deserves-its-place-under-the-sun-1503620898.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T08:11:59+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kalaripayattu deserves its place under the sun</news:title><news:keywords>ayurveda, Kathakali, Kerala, Mohiniyattam</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/northern-reset-1503620895.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T08:02:44+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Northern Reset</news:title><news:keywords>Andy Burnham, Keir Starmer</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/fatal-faultlines-1503620893.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T07:56:40+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Fatal Faultlines</news:title><news:keywords>Himalayas, Sikkim</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/fag-end-of-silicon-age-1503620890.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-26T07:26:48+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Fag End of Silicon Age</news:title><news:keywords>laptops, Smartphones</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/students-in-mp-celebrate-pradhans-resignation-1503620867.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T22:15:28+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Students in MP celebrate Pradhan&#039;s resignation</news:title><news:keywords>Dharmendra Pradhan, NEET Paper leak</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/countrys-youth-stood-with-pm-modi-will-continue-to-stand-with-him-in-future-harsh-malhotra-1503620863.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T22:09:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Country&#039;s youth stood with PM Modi, will continue to stand with him in future: Harsh Malhotra</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, Harsh Malhotra</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/radio-collars-on-pachyderm-herd-leaders-to-prevent-intrusion-in-human-settlements-during-hardiwar-kumbh-1503620860.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T21:51:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Radio collars on pachyderm herd leaders to prevent intrusion in human settlements during Hardiwar Kumbh</news:title><news:keywords>Haridwar Kumbh 2027, the Uttarakhand Forest Department</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ncrtc-commemorates-kargil-vijay-diwas-honours-valour-sacrifice-of-indias-armed-forces-1503620812.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T20:00:50+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>NCRTC commemorates Kargil Vijay Diwas, honours valour, sacrifice of India&#039;s Armed Forces</news:title><news:keywords>Indian armed forces, NCRTC</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cockroach-janta-party-withdraws-jantar-mantar-protest-as-govt-accepts-demands-after-pradhans-resignation-1503620776.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T17:56:27+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Cockroach Janta Party withdraws Jantar Mantar protest as govt accepts all demands, asks supporters to return home</news:title><news:keywords>ashutosh ranka, CJP protest, Cockroach Janta Party, Dharmendra Pradhan resignation, Education Minister resignation, exam reforms, Jantar Mantar protest, JP Nadda, NEET Paper leak, Student Protest</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/bihar-bandh-over-neet-row-turns-violent-clashes-in-patna-chapra-tej-pratap-yadav-detained-1503620717.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T14:27:04+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bihar Bandh over NEET row turns violent: Clashes in Patna, Chapra; Tej Pratap Yadav detained</news:title><news:keywords>Bihar, Bihar bandh, Dharmendra Pradhan, NEET Protest, Tej Pratap Yadav</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/over-400-pakistan-operated-handles-blocked-for-ai-deepfakes-on-student-protests-some-were-active-during-operation-sindoor-delhi-police-1503620714.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T14:13:41+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Over 400 Pakistan-operated handles blocked for AI deepfakes on student protests; some were active during Operation Sindoor: Delhi Police</news:title><news:keywords>Artificial Intelligence, CJP protest, Delhi police, Operation Sindoor, Social Media Misinformation</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/armys-unique-tribute-martyrs-families-receive-soil-from-kargil-battlefields-1503620710.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T13:57:48+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Army’s unique tribute: Martyrs’ families receive soil from Kargil battlefields</news:title><news:keywords>“Operation Vijay”, Indian Army, Kargil Vijay Diwas, Kargil war, Kargil War Memorial</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/i-just-want-to-call-him-abbu-once-kargil-martyrs-children-keep-their-fathers-alive-in-memory-1503620706.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T13:47:31+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>‘I just want to call him Abbu once’: Kargil martyrs’ children keep their fathers alive in memory</news:title><news:keywords>“Operation Vijay”, Indian Army, Kargil martyrs, Kargil Vijay Diwas, Kargil war</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/youth-hockey5s-asian-cship-india-men-thrash-pakistan-7-3-after-10-1-oman-rout-women-lose-to-china-1503620701.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T13:42:40+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Youth Hockey5s Asian C&#039;ship: India men thrash Pakistan 7-3 after 10-1 Oman rout; women lose to China</news:title><news:keywords>FIH Hockey, FIH Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship, Hockey India (HI)</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/stop-laying-siege-cjp-alleges-delhi-police-are-blocking-citizens-and-essential-supplies-from-reaching-jantar-mantar-1503620704.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T13:39:06+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>‘Stop laying siege’: CJP alleges Delhi Police are blocking citizens and essential supplies from reaching Jantar Mantar</news:title><news:keywords>Cockroach Janta Party, Delhi police, Dharmendra Pradhan, Jantar Mantar, student protests</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/police-at-gate-lifts-and-icu-gitanjali-angmo-questions-restrictions-on-access-to-sonam-wangchuk-at-medanta-hospital-1503620699.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T13:11:44+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Police at gate, lifts and ICU: Gitanjali Angmo questions restrictions on access to Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital</news:title><news:keywords>CJP protest, Delhi police, Gitanjali J Angmo, Medanta Hospital, Sonam Wangchuk</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/cwg-2026-pm-modi-hails-jhandu-kumar-after-indias-first-medal-in-glasgow-1503620690.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T12:58:43+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CWG 2026: PM Modi hails Jhandu Kumar after India&#039;s first medal in Glasgow</news:title><news:keywords>Commonwealth Games 2026, Jhandu Kumar, PM Narender Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/rahul-gandhi-rejects-possible-ministry-switch-for-dharmendra-pradhan-has-to-be-sacked-period-1503620696.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T12:54:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Rahul Gandhi rejects possible ministry switch for Dharmendra Pradhan: ‘Has to be sacked. Period’</news:title><news:keywords>Dharmendra Pradhan, Jantar Mantar, NEET, Rahul Gandhi, student protests</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/cape-verdes-fifa-world-cup-hero-vozinha-set-to-join-chilean-giants-colo-colo-1503620681.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T12:11:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Cape Verde&#039;s FIFA World Cup hero Vozinha set to join Chilean giants Colo Colo</news:title><news:keywords>Cape Verde, Vozinha</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/jantar-mantar-protests-police-claim-frs-flagged-over-2000-with-criminal-records-cjp-hits-back-1503620686.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T12:03:01+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Jantar Mantar protests: Police claim FRS flagged over 2,000 with criminal records; CJP hits back</news:title><news:keywords>Cockroach Janta Party, Delhi police, Jantar Mantar, Sansad Chalo, student protests</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cjp-parliament-march-delhi-police-invoke-attempt-to-murder-charge-over-july-20-violence-near-rail-bhavan-1503620676.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T11:43:31+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CJP Parliament march: Delhi Police invoke attempt-to-murder charge over July 20 violence near Rail Bhavan</news:title><news:keywords>Abhijeet Dipke, CJP protest, Delhi police, Parliament march</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/anahat-singh-reaches-world-junior-squash-final-first-indian-in-21-years-to-achieve-feat-1503620678.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T11:31:36+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Anahat Singh reaches World Junior Squash final, first Indian in 21 years to achieve feat</news:title><news:keywords>Anahat Singh, World Junior Squash Championships, World Squash Team</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/bankipur-bypoll-tej-pratap-yadav-backs-prashant-kishor-appeals-to-rjd-candidate-for-support-1503620672.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T11:07:06+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bankipur bypoll: Tej Pratap Yadav backs Prashant Kishor, appeals to RJD candidate for support</news:title><news:keywords>Bankipur bypoll, Bihar Politics, Jan Suraaj Party, Prashant Kishor, Tej Pratap Yadav</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/cwg-2026-jadumani-outclasses-scotlands-cullen-5-0-sets-up-pakistan-clash-in-mens-55kg-boxing-1503620668.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T11:06:58+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CWG 2026: Jadumani outclasses Scotland&#039;s Cullen 5-0, sets up Pakistan clash in men&#039;s 55kg boxing</news:title><news:keywords>Commonwealth Games 2026, Jadumani Singh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/have-a-heart-gitanjali-angmo-hits-back-at-sonam-wangchuks-critics-as-he-remains-in-icu-after-losing-11-kg-1503620667.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T10:58:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>‘Have a heart’: Gitanjali Angmo hits back at Sonam Wangchuk’s critics as he remains in ICU after losing 11 kg</news:title><news:keywords>Gitanjali Angmo, Hunger strike, NEET Protest, Sonam Wangchuk, student protests</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/lifestyle/health/soak-drink-chew-acharya-balkrishnas-easy-fenugreek-routine-for-diabetes-care-1503620956.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T10:50:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Soak, drink, chew: Acharya Balkrishna&#039;s easy fenugreek routine for diabetes care</news:title><news:keywords>Acharya Balkrishna, Patanjali</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/fight-will-go-on-cjps-abhijeet-dipke-diagnosed-with-typhoid-vows-to-continue-protests-for-pradhans-resignation-1503620665.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T10:45:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>‘Fight will go on’: CJP&#039;s Abhijeet Dipke diagnosed with typhoid, vows to continue protests for Pradhan’s resignation</news:title><news:keywords>Abhijeet Dipke, Cockroach Janta Party, Dharmendra Pradhan, Sonam Wangchuk, student protests</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/maharashtra-tet-paper-leak-bhiwandi-police-arrest-alleged-mastermind-bijendra-kumar-gupta-in-bihar-1503620662.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T10:36:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Maharashtra TET paper leak: Alleged mastermind Bijendra Kumar Gupta arrested in Patna, brought to Bhiwandi</news:title><news:keywords>Bhiwandi Police, Bijendra Kumar Gupta, Exam Fraud, Maharashtra TET, paper leak</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/delhi/army-officers-son-20-killed-after-car-falls-into-drain-near-delhis-vasant-kunj-dda-ignored-complaints-say-residents-1503620659.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T10:23:47+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Army officer&#039;s son, 20, killed after car falls into drain near Delhi&#039;s Vasant Kunj; DDA ignored complaints, say residents</news:title><news:keywords>DDA, Delhi News, Delhi Road Safety, Vasant Kunj Accident</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/floodwater-shuts-ahmedabad-viramgam-highway-police-say-vehicle-movement-unsafe-1503620654.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T10:10:23+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Floodwater shuts Ahmedabad-Viramgam highway; police say vehicle movement unsafe</news:title><news:keywords>Ahmedabad Rain, Ahmedabad-Viramgam Highway, Gujarat Floods, Valsad Floods, Weather alert</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/business/bank-of-baroda-marks-119th-foundation-day-with-comprehensive-suite-of-digital-retail-and-msme-initiatives-1503620653.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T10:09:49+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bank of Baroda Marks 119th Foundation Day with Comprehensive Suite of Digital, Retail and MSME Initiatives</news:title><news:keywords>Bank of Baroda</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/conversation-has-stopped-within-families-rss-chief-mohan-bhagwat-urges-parents-to-explain-engage-with-children-1503620648.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T09:31:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>‘Conversation has stopped within families’: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat urges parents to explain, engage with children</news:title><news:keywords>Mohan Bhagwat, parenting, RSS</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/maliciously-doctored-piyush-goyal-alleges-ai-deepfake-falsely-showed-him-threatening-students-fir-registered-1503620644.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T09:10:53+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Maliciously doctored&#039;: Piyush Goyal alleges AI deepfake falsely showed him threatening students; FIR registered</news:title><news:keywords>AI Deepfake, Delhi police, Piyush Goyal, Sonam Wangchuk, student protests</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cjp-demands-yes-or-no-on-dharmendra-pradhans-resignation-as-third-round-of-talks-with-centre-looms-1503620641.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T09:01:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CJP demands ‘yes or no’ on Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation as third round of talks with Centre looms</news:title><news:keywords>ashutosh ranka, Cockroach Janta Party, Dharmendra Pradhan, NEET Protest, Sonam Wangchuk</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/delhi/delhi-metro-travel-alert-18-stations-shut-until-further-notice-airport-line-curtailed-1503620638.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T08:38:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Delhi Metro travel alert: 18 stations shut until further notice, Airport Line curtailed</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi Metro, DMRC, Jantar Mantar, NEET Paper leak, student protests</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/assam-flood-toll-rises-to-61-after-14-deaths-in-24-hours-central-team-to-assess-damage-1503620636.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T08:24:26+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Assam flood toll rises to 61 after 14 deaths in 24 hours; Central team to assess damage</news:title><news:keywords>ASDMA, Assam, Assam floods, Himanta Biswa Sarma, Sarbananda Sonowal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/thank-you-friends-pm-modis-paper-leak-reel-draws-303-million-views-in-24-hours-as-protests-continue-1503620629.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T08:06:20+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>‘Thank you, friends’: PM Modi’s paper-leak reel draws 303 million views in 24 hours as protests continue</news:title><news:keywords>Examination Paper Leak, Instagram, Jantar Mantar, Narendra Modi, student protests</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/jana-nayak-vijays-whammy-of-a-swan-song-1503620632.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T07:48:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Jana Nayak: Vijay’s Whammy Of A Swan Song</news:title><news:keywords>Jana Nayak, Vijay</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/supplements/marquee/the-journey-of-master-ankan-mallick-1503620628.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T07:34:01+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>The Journey of Master Ankan Mallick</news:title><news:keywords>balancing school, Examinations, sports</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/bihars-jhandu-kumar-a-polio-survivor-wins-para-powerlifting-bronze-to-open-indias-cwg-2026-tally-in-glasgow-1503620620.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T07:29:02+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bihar’s Jhandu Kumar, a polio survivor, wins para powerlifting bronze to open India’s CWG 2026 tally in Glasgow</news:title><news:keywords>Commonwealth Games 2026, Glasgow 2026, Indian Sports, Jhandu Kumar, Para Powerlifting</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/supplements/marquee/relive-composer-singer-pankaj-mallicks-journey-through-some-memorabilia-1503620624.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T07:27:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Relive composer &amp; singer Pankaj Mallick’s journey through some memorabilia</news:title><news:keywords>Bengal, Bollywood, Kolkata</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/world-needs-compassion-more-than-ever-before-1503620619.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T07:22:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>World needs compassion more than ever before</news:title><news:keywords>Nelson Mandela International Day, UN</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/exclusive-interviews/democracy-is-above-royalty-1503620616.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T07:11:30+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>‘Democracy is above royalty’</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, Himachal Pradesh, Khush Vikram Sen</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/broken-chain-1503620614.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T07:03:27+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Broken Chain</news:title><news:keywords>India examination crisis, PM Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/field-marshal-state-1503620611.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T06:59:48+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Field Marshal State</news:title><news:keywords>Asim Munir, Field Marshal, Pakistan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/elite-warning-1503620609.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-25T06:52:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Elite Warning</news:title><news:keywords>Russia, Vladimir Putin</news:keywords></news:news>

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