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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/indian-railways-approves-rebuilding-of-shastriya-rob-in-indore-yard-at-cost-of-rs-139-crore-1503606979.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:02:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Indian Railways approves rebuilding of Shastriya ROB in Indore yard at cost of Rs 139 crore</news:title><news:keywords>Indian Railways, Road Over Bridge</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/lalu-prasad-yadav-accuses-nitish-kumar-of-vendetta-politics-over-security-downgrade-residence-row-1503606964.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:53:11+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Lalu Prasad Yadav accuses Nitish Kumar of ‘vendetta politics’ over security downgrade, residence row</news:title><news:keywords>Lalu Prasad Yadav, Nitish Kumar, RJD</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/will-take-durga-puja-to-global-stage-bengal-tourism-minister-shankar-ghosh-1503606943.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:48:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Will take Durga Puja to global stage: Bengal Tourism minister Shankar Ghosh</news:title><news:keywords>Durga Puja, Red Road, Shankar Ghosh, Tourism Minister, UNESCO</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ex-mp-brijbhushan-sharan-singh-mla-son-pratik-bhushan-receive-death-threats-fir-lodged-1503606953.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:34:04+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ex-MP Brijbhushan Sharan Singh, MLA son Pratik Bhushan receive death threats; FIR lodged</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, Pratik Bhushan Singh</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/supplements/science_supplements/clearest-gravitational-wave-detection-ever-1503606733.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T10:39:06+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Clearest gravitational wave detection ever</news:title><news:keywords>LIGO, US</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/mahadev-and-sons-backlash-dheeraj-rajji-iron-burn-scene-domestic-abuse-1503606738.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T09:57:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Violence is not romance&#039;: Viewers slam &#039;Mahadev &amp; Sons&#039; for scene showing Dheeraj pinning Rajji as her hand burns on hot iron</news:title><news:keywords>Indian Television, mahadev &amp; sons</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/vance-lays-out-three-pillars-shaping-us-iran-peace-deal-no-nukes-open-hormuz-benefits-only-after-transformation-1503606729.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T09:33:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Vance lays out three pillars shaping US-Iran peace deal: No nukes, open Hormuz, benefits only after ‘transformation’</news:title><news:keywords>Iran peace deal, US Iran war, US vice President JD Vance</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/shiv-sena-ubt-petitions-lok-sabha-speaker-as-reports-claim-7-mps-may-join-eknath-shinde-faction-1503606715.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T09:30:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Shiv Sena (UBT) petitions Lok Sabha Speaker as reports claim 7 MPs may join Eknath Shinde faction</news:title><news:keywords>Arvind Sawant, Eknath Shinde, Maharashtra Politics, Om Birla, Shiv Sena (UBT)</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/geopolitics-in-the-age-of-scrolling-1503606718.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T09:08:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Geopolitics in the age of scrolling</news:title><news:keywords>Instagram, Reddit, TikTok</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/utpal-udit-kachaudi-gali-coke-studio-bharat-red-murattha-rekha-bhardwaj-interview-1503606713.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T09:07:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Exclusive: &#039;Kachaudi Gali&#039; singer Utpal Udit decodes his red turban, Bihar&#039;s folk legacy and working with Rekha Bhardwaj</news:title><news:keywords>Coke Studio, Rekha Bhardwaj, utpal udit</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/from-jugaad-to-jhakaas-1503606711.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T08:54:05+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>From jugaad to jhakaas</news:title><news:keywords></news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/gurugram-police-case-pranit-more-himanshu-jangra-370-biryani-1503606709.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T08:49:49+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>370 biryani row: Gurugram police files case against Pranit More, Himanshu Jangra and venue owner</news:title><news:keywords>Himanshu Jangra, pranit more</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/peace-without-peace-1503606706.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T08:37:46+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Peace without peace</news:title><news:keywords>Iran, United States</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/the-long-victory-1503606697.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T08:31:06+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>The Long Victory</news:title><news:keywords>biological mechanisms, Diseases</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/g7-backs-trumps-iran-deal-pledges-more-support-for-ukraine-and-tougher-russia-sanctions-1503606694.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T08:28:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>G7 backs Trump’s Iran deal, pledges more support for Ukraine and tougher Russia sanctions</news:title><news:keywords>G7 summit, Indo-Pacific security, Russia sanctions, Ukraine war, US Iran deal</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/bengals-lost-youth-1503606690.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T08:15:38+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bengal’s Lost Youth</news:title><news:keywords>Bengal, TMC, TMC-free Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/speculation-grows-over-possible-realignment-within-shiv-sena-ubt-1503606684.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T07:55:20+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Speculation grows over possible realignment within Shiv Sena-UBT</news:title><news:keywords>Maharashtra, Shiv Sena, UBT, Uddhav Thackeray</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/shah-reviews-slum-rehabilitation-in-the-national-capital-1503606682.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T07:51:59+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Shah Reviews slum rehabilitation in the national capital</news:title><news:keywords>Amit Shah, Delhi government, rehabilitation</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/trust-deficit-not-resource-scarcity-biggest-challenge-before-the-world-modi-at-g7-outreach-session-1503606673.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T00:09:14+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Trust deficit, not resource scarcity, biggest challenge before the world: Modi at G7 Outreach Session</news:title><news:keywords>Evian G7 Summit, G7 summit, Modi G7 Summit, Narendra Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/deepti-charani-make-big-gains-in-latest-icc-t20i-rankings-1503606660.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T22:12:01+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Deepti, Charani make big gains in latest ICC T20I rankings</news:title><news:keywords>ICC Women&#039;s T20 World Cup, Pakistan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/india-beat-japan-2-1-to-storm-into-nations-cup-semis-1503606657.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T22:09:20+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India beat Japan 2-1 to storm into Nations Cup semis</news:title><news:keywords>FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2026, India, Japan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/pm-modi-prez-trump-reunion-at-g7-signals-renewed-push-for-india-us-agenda-amid-global-uncertainty-1503606654.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T21:56:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Modi-Prez Trump reunion at G7 signals renewed push for India-US agenda amid global uncertainty</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, PM Modi, US</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/there-is-no-formula-laapataa-ladies-writer-biplab-goswami-inspires-aspiring-storytellers-at-miff-1503606645.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T21:36:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>‘There is no formula’: Laapataa Ladies writer Biplab Goswami inspires aspiring storytellers at MIFF</news:title><news:keywords>Biplab Goswami, MIFF, Mumbai International Film Festival</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/in-flight-assault-thiruvananthapuram-court-rejects-police-clean-chit-to-cpm-leader-ep-jayarajan-1503606642.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T21:29:39+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>In-flight assault: Thiruvananthapuram court rejects police clean chit to CPM leader EP Jayarajan</news:title><news:keywords>CPM, Pinarayi Vijayan, Thiruvananthapuram</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/5-34-voters-left-unmapped-in-odishas-electoral-roll-revision-process-1503606639.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T21:24:54+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>5.34% voters left unmapped in Odisha’s electoral roll revision process</news:title><news:keywords>India Gyanesh Bharati, Odisha, Voters</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/manohar-lal-chairs-42nd-ncrpb-meet-to-discuss-development-projects-improving-connectivity-1503606636.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T21:20:54+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Manohar Lal chairs 42nd  NCRPB meet to discuss development projects, improving connectivity</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi, Haryana, NCR, NCRPB, Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/city-wide-camps-fast-track-voter-list-update-in-bhubaneswar-1503606633.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T21:16:47+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>City-wide camps fast-track voter list update in Bhubaneswar</news:title><news:keywords>BMC, Sir</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/13-uttarakhand-blos-complete-sir-works-in-eight-days-others-done-with-half-their-tasks-1503606631.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T21:13:28+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>13 Uttarakhand BLOs complete SIR works in eight days, others done with half their tasks</news:title><news:keywords>Sir, Uttarakhand</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/police-central-forces-disperse-protesters-demanding-release-of-jahangir-khan-1503606629.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T21:13:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Police, Central forces disperse protesters demanding release of Jahangir Khan</news:title><news:keywords>Jahangir Khan, Kolkata police</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/jk-witnessing-unprecedented-transformation-in-road-infrastructure-says-union-minister-ajay-tamta-1503606626.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T21:13:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>J&amp;K witnessing unprecedented transformation in road infrastructure, says Union Minister Ajay Tamta</news:title><news:keywords>Ajay Tamta, Jammu and Kashmir, NHAI</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/pm-modi-trump-hold-brief-interaction-at-g7-summit-in-evian-1503606582.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T20:18:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Modi, Trump hold brief interaction at G7 Summit in Evian</news:title><news:keywords>G7 summit, G7 Summit Evian, India-US ties, Modi Trump hand shake, Modi Trump meeting</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/look-out-notice-issued-against-abhisheks-pa-sumit-roy-by-bengal-police-in-land-grabbing-case-1503606607.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T20:15:23+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Look-out notice issued against Abhishek&#039;s PA Sumit Roy by Bengal police in &#039;land-grabbing&#039; case</news:title><news:keywords>land grabbing case, Look out notice, Sumit Roy</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cmrl-exalogic-case-ed-questions-sasidharan-karthas-wife-and-son-1503606616.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:59:43+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CMRL-Exalogic case: ED questions Sasidharan Kartha’s wife and son</news:title><news:keywords>CMRL, Enforcement Directorate</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/sum-hospital-performs-first-advanced-brain-tumour-surgery-in-berhampur-1503606613.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:56:28+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>SUM Hospital performs first advanced brain tumour surgery in Berhampur</news:title><news:keywords>IMS, Medical Sciences, MRI scan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/youth-hold-the-key-to-indias-developed-nation-dream-ls-speaker-om-birla-at-viksit-bharat-youth-parliament-1503606610.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:52:56+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Youth hold the key to India&#039;s developed nation dream: LS Speaker Om Birla at Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament</news:title><news:keywords>Speaker Om Birla, Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2026</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/rabri-asks-govt-to-replicate-special-facilities-for-lalu-yadav-at-new-bungalow-1503606606.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:49:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Rabri asks govt to replicate special facilities for Lalu Yadav at new bungalow</news:title><news:keywords>Bihar, Rabri Devi, RJD</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/tpwodl-strengthens-power-network-for-sital-sasthi-festival-in-sambalpur-1503606601.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:47:04+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>TPWODL strengthens power network for Sital Sasthi festival in Sambalpur</news:title><news:keywords>Sital Sasthi festival, TPWODL</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/abhishek-leaves-cid-office-after-6-5-hours-of-questioning-makes-stopover-at-mamatas-residence-1503606585.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:44:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Abhishek leaves CID office after 6.5 hours of questioning, makes stopover at Mamata&#039;s residence</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, Bhabani Bhawan, CID office, Mamata Banerjee</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/chouhan-places-special-emphasis-on-increasing-cotton-production-1503606598.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:43:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Chouhan places special emphasis on increasing cotton production</news:title><news:keywords>Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare, rural development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/up-punjab-uttarakhand-bjp-identifies-issues-seats-requiring-more-attention-1503606593.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:40:20+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>UP, Punjab, Uttarakhand: BJP identifies issues, seats requiring more attention</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, Punjab, UP, Uttarakhand</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/korean-cultural-centre-india-hosts-contemporary-art-exhibition-aqua-paradiso-in-delhi-1503606589.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:37:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Korean Cultural Centre India hosts contemporary art exhibition ‘Aqua Paradiso’ in Delhi</news:title><news:keywords>Korea Foundation, Korean Cultural Centre</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/there-would-be-no-israel-without-me-says-trump-asks-netanyahu-to-be-more-responsible-in-lebanon-1503606583.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:20:27+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;There would be no Israel without me,&#039; says Trump, asks Netanyahu to be &#039;more responsible&#039; in Lebanon</news:title><news:keywords>G7 summit, Trump Netanyahu remarks, Trump Netanyahu ties, Trump on israel Lebanon operations, US Iran deal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/canoe-sprint-national-championship-cm-congratulate-victorious-mp-athletes-1503606581.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:12:28+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Canoe Sprint National Championship: CM congratulate victorious MP athletes</news:title><news:keywords>Dr Mohan Yadav, Madhya Pradesh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/iim-jammu-hosts-french-delegation-to-boost-global-academic-partnerships-1503606577.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:08:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>IIM Jammu hosts French delegation to boost global academic partnerships</news:title><news:keywords>academic engagement, IIM Jammu</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/suvendu-to-join-kmcs-three-day-cleanliness-fitness-drive-ahead-of-yoga-day-1503606562.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:06:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Suvendu to join KMC’s three-day cleanliness, fitness drive ahead of Yoga Day</news:title><news:keywords>Cleanliness drive, International Yoga Day, Suvendu Adhikari</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/airports-authority-of-india-observes-yatri-suvidha-diwas-1503606570.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:05:40+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Airports Authority of India observes Yatri Suvidha Diwas</news:title><news:keywords>AAI observes Yatri Suvidha Diwas, Airports Authority of India, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Yatri Suvidha Diwas</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/capacity-building-and-training-of-officers-crucial-for-tex-administration-delhi-cm-rekha-gupta-1503606571.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:05:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Capacity building and training of officers crucial for tex administration: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi CM, Rekha Gupta, Revenue</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/warring-demands-punjab-cms-resignation-over-akal-takht-findings-1503606568.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:01:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Warring demands Punjab CM’s resignation over Akal Takht findings</news:title><news:keywords>Amarinder Singh Raja, Punjab</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cm-speaker-participates-in-common-yoga-protocol-practice-at-haryana-vidhan-sabha-complex-1503606566.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:57:59+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CM, Speaker participates in common Yoga protocol practice at Haryana Vidhan Sabha complex</news:title><news:keywords>Haryana Vidhan Sabha, PM Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pm-modi-conferred-slovakias-highest-civilian-honour-dedicates-award-to-people-of-india-1503606563.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:55:28+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Modi conferred Slovakia’s highest civilian honour, dedicates award to people of India</news:title><news:keywords>foreign nation, PM Modi, Slovakia</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/three-family-members-bludgeoned-to-death-in-prayagraj-village-1503606560.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:50:36+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Three family members bludgeoned to death in Prayagraj village</news:title><news:keywords>Meja police, Prayagraj</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/modi-trump-talks-to-take-centre-stage-at-g7-as-energy-trade-and-security-concerns-converge-1503606558.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:46:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Modi-Trump talks to take Centre stage at G7 as energy, trade and security concerns converge</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, G7 summit, PM Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/from-raja-swings-to-kriya-yoga-a-unique-heritage-walk-in-puri-1503606554.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:44:04+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>From ‘Raja’ swings to kriya yoga: A unique heritage walk in Puri</news:title><news:keywords>Kriya Yoga, PHW</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/abhishek-in-cid-office-kmc-officials-reach-his-kalighat-residence-inspect-property-1503606514.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:42:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Abhishek in CID office, KMC officials reach his Kalighat residence, inspect property</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, Kalighat, Kolkata Municipal Corporation</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/saints-welcome-inclusion-of-indian-cultural-values-in-schools-meet-chhattisgarh-cm-sai-1503606550.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:41:10+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Saints welcome inclusion of Indian cultural values in schools, meet Chhattisgarh CM Sai</news:title><news:keywords>Chhattisgarh, Vishnu Deo Sai</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/pakistans-45-population-living-in-poverty-report-1503606543.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:36:27+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Pakistan&#039;s 45% population living in poverty: Report</news:title><news:keywords>Pakistan economic crisis, Pakistan poverty, World news</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/agro-solar-energy-mou-singed-between-mp-and-germany-1503606542.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:35:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Agro-solar energy MoU singed between MP and Germany</news:title><news:keywords>IGCA, Madhya Pradesh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/bjd-alleges-distortion-of-odishas-geography-culture-demands-withdrawal-in-school-textbooks-and-probe-1503606540.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:31:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>BJD alleges distortion of Odisha’s geography, culture, demands withdrawal in school textbooks and probe</news:title><news:keywords>BJD, BJP, Odisha Legislative Assembly</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/lg-unveils-landmark-initiative-for-snow-leopard-ladakhs-high-altitude-ecosystems-1503606536.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:25:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>LG unveils landmark initiative for snow leopard, Ladakh&#039;s high-altitude ecosystems</news:title><news:keywords>Ladakh, SHAN, Vinai Kumar Saxena</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/messi-defends-a-crown-ronaldo-chases-one-two-icons-begin-their-world-cup-journey-1503606524.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:22:31+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Messi defends a crown, Ronaldo chases one: Two icons begin their World Cup journey</news:title><news:keywords>Cristiano Ronaldo, FIFA World Cup 2026, Lionel Messi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/kandhamal-tribal-students-qualify-for-national-youth-parliament-zonal-round-1503606531.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:22:20+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kandhamal tribal students qualify for National Youth Parliament zonal round</news:title><news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, EMRS, Tirupati</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/someone-who-doesnt-even-come-to-parliament-kalyan-banerjee-calls-tmc-rebel-kakoli-ghosh-dastidars-allegations-her-personal-bias-1503606523.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:12:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Someone who doesn&#039;t even come to Parliament...&#039;: Kalyan Banerjee calls TMC rebel Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar&#039;s allegations &#039;her personal bias&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, Kalyan Banerjee, TMC crisis, TMC rebellion</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/womens-t20-wc-pakistan-docked-match-fee-for-over-rate-breach-in-defeat-to-india-1503606515.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:02:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Women&#039;s T20 WC: Pakistan docked match fee for over-rate breach in defeat to India</news:title><news:keywords>ICC Women&#039;s T20 World Cup 2026, India vs Pakistan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/hindu-seer-demands-narco-test-of-rahul-gandhi-akhilesh-yadav-over-ram-temple-donation-row-1503606516.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T17:57:11+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Hindu seer demands &#039;narco test&#039; of Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav over Ram Temple donation row</news:title><news:keywords>Akhilesh Yadav, Ayodhya Ram Temple, Rahul Gandhi, Ram Temple donation theft</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/7-mps-16-mlas-from-shiv-sena-ubt-willing-to-switch-sides-claims-shinde-sena-leader-amid-buzz-over-operation-tiger-1503606508.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T17:23:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;7 MPs, 16 MLAs from Shiv Sena (UBT) willing to switch sides,&#039; claims Shinde Sena leader amid buzz over &#039;Operation Tiger&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>Krupal Tumane, Shiv Sena (UBT), Shiv Sena Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena UBT defection, Shiv Sena UBT MPs</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cyber-fraud-gang-used-fake-telecom-calls-for-digital-arrest-trap-karnataka-police-probe-exposes-pakistan-links-1503606474.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T16:26:59+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Cyber fraud gang used fake telecom calls for ‘digital arrest’ trap; Karnataka Police probe exposes Pakistan links</news:title><news:keywords>Cybercrime, Digital arrests, Karnataka Police, National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP)</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/el-nino-agri-min-chouhan-directs-officials-to-prepare-advance-contingency-plans-for-rain-deficient-districts-1503606479.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T16:17:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>El Nino: Agri Min Chouhan directs officials to prepare advance contingency plans for rain-deficient districts</news:title><news:keywords>El Nino Contingency planning, El Nino Monsoon, monsoon 2026, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Southwest monsoon</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/wont-come-here-as-tourist-will-work-for-development-suvendus-jibe-at-mamata-in-kurseong-1503606470.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T16:16:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Won&#039;t come here as tourist, will work for development&#039;: Suvendu&#039;s jibe at Mamata in Kurseong</news:title><news:keywords>Kurseong, Mamata Banerjee, Raju Bista, Suvendu Adhikari</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/while-being-grilled-by-ed-abhishek-banerjee-got-2-hour-deadline-from-speaker-birla-ahead-of-decision-on-rebel-mps-merger-request-1503606463.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T15:47:18+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>While being grilled by ED, Abhishek got 2-hour deadline from Speaker Birla ahead of decision on TMC rebels&#039; merger request: Report</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, Abhishek Banerjee ED questioning, TMC Merger, TMC rebels merger, TMC split</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/mamata-knocks-at-calcutta-high-court-challenges-bhabanipur-assembly-election-result-1503606452.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T15:37:02+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Mamata knocks at Calcutta High Court, challenges Bhabanipur assembly election result</news:title><news:keywords>Bhabanipur, Leader of Opposition, Mamata Banerjee, Ritabrata Banerjee, Sovandeb Chattopadhyay</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/kolkata-messi-event-case-organiser-satadru-dutta-moves-higher-bench-challenging-interim-relief-granted-to-tmc-leader-aroop-biswas-1503606451.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T15:32:44+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kolkata Messi event case: Organiser Satadru Dutta moves higher bench challenging interim relief granted to TMC leader Aroop Biswas</news:title><news:keywords>Aroop Biswas, Lionel Messi, Messi Kolkata event chaos, Satadru Dutta</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/twisha-sharma-case-giribala-samarth-singhs-judicial-custody-extended-till-june-30-1503606445.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T14:37:37+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Twisha Sharma case: Giribala, Samarth Singh&#039;s judicial custody extended till June 30</news:title><news:keywords>Court news, Giribala Singh, Samarth Singh, Twisha Sharma case</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/lifestyle/food/wheat-bran-flour-chokar-benefits-acharya-balkrishna-heart-digestion-cholesterol-patanjali-1503606436.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T14:36:27+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Chokaryukt aate ki roti: Acharya Balkrishna explains why wheat bran flour is the healthiest choice for you</news:title><news:keywords>Acharya Balkrishna, Patanjali</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-egypt-denied-historic-first-win-as-belgium-salvage-1-1-draw-1503606439.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T14:33:58+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>FIFA World Cup: Egypt denied historic first win as Belgium salvage 1-1 draw</news:title><news:keywords>Belgium vs Egypt, FIFA World Cup 2026</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/uruguay-fight-back-to-hold-saudi-arabia-1-1-in-fifa-world-cup-opener-1503606397.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T14:27:54+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Uruguay fight back to hold Saudi Arabia 1-1 in FIFA World Cup opener</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/aggressive-bjp-politics-or-congress-internal-sabotage-what-led-to-meenakshi-natarajans-failed-rajya-sabha-bid-1503606420.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T14:23:46+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Aggressive BJP politics or Congress’ internal sabotage: What led to Meenakshi Natarajan’s failed Rajya Sabha bid?</news:title><news:keywords>Congress vs BJP, K. T. Rama Rao, Meenakshi Natarajan, Rajya Sabha elections, Revanth Reddy</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/indias-fiscal-policy-growth-resilience-amid-global-risks-sp-global-report-1503606406.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T14:22:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India’s fiscal policy shifting towards growth resilience amid global risks, says S&amp;P Global report</news:title><news:keywords>fiscal policy India, S&amp;P Global Report</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/lifestyle/food/bottle-gourd-juice-benefits-lauki-acharya-balkrishna-natural-detox-drink-1503606430.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T14:21:36+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Lauki juice benefits: The ancient detox drink Acharya Balkrishna wants you to try</news:title><news:keywords>Acharya Balkrishna, Patanjali</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/annamalai-bjp-come-face-to-face-over-militarisation-of-neet-ug-retest-1503606424.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T14:05:53+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Annamalai, BJP come face-to-face over &#039;militarisation&#039; of NEET-UG retest</news:title><news:keywords>Education News, K. Annamalai, NEET-UG 2026 re-test, NEET-UG retest</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/southern_cinema/sreelekha-accuses-dridham-bhoothakaalam-plagiarism-shane-nigam-films-1503606419.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T13:54:56+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;They copied my stories&#039;: Kerala BJP councillor Sreelekha accuses makers of &#039;Dridham&#039; and &#039;Bhoothakaalam&#039; of plagiarism</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, Kerala, Shane Nigam, Sreelekha</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/love-and-war-bhansali-song-shoot-200-dancers-royal-palms-ranbir-alia-vicky-1503606410.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T13:39:11+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>200 dancers and three superstars: Bhansali to begin final song shoot of &#039;Love &amp; War&#039; on June 18</news:title><news:keywords>Alia Bhatt, Love and War, Ranbir Kapoor, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Vicky Kaushal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/vehicle-insurance-remains-valid-with-the-use-of-e20-fuel-centre-1503606412.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T13:37:05+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Vehicle insurance remains valid with the use of E20 fuel: Centre</news:title><news:keywords>E20 fuel, E20 fuel insurance policy, Nitin Gadkari, vehicle insurance policy</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cell-broadcast-alert-system-reportedly-put-on-hold-weeks-after-launch-heres-what-happened-1503606408.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T13:36:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Cell Broadcast Alert System reportedly put on hold weeks after launch. Here&#039;s what happened</news:title><news:keywords>Cell Broadcast Alert System, Department of Telecommunications, disaster management, Emergency Alerts, NDMA</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/southern_cinema/swasika-selvi-nooru-saami-vijay-antony-june-19-release-1503606403.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T13:26:49+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Swasika&#039;s character in &#039;Nooru Saami&#039; revealed; Vijay Antony film releases June 19</news:title><news:keywords>nooru saami, Swasika, Vijay Antony</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/nagpur-woman-alleges-rape-rs-4-lakh-extortion-and-forced-religious-conversion-two-arrested-1503606383.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T13:20:41+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Nagpur woman alleges rape, Rs 4 lakh extortion and forced religious conversion; two arrested</news:title><news:keywords>blackmail, Forced Religious Conversion, Maharashtra Police, Nagpur Crime, Sexual assault case</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/abhishek-at-cid-office-for-questioning-in-inflammatory-remarks-case-1503606381.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T13:17:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Abhishek at CID office for questioning in inflammatory remarks case</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, Bhabani Bhawan, Crime Investigation Department, signature forgery case, TMC</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/abhishek-banerjees-close-aide-maidul-islam-arrested-in-2022-murder-case-1503606398.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T13:16:04+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Abhishek Banerjee&#039;s close aide Maidul Islam arrested in 2022 murder case</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, Maidul Islam, Maidul Islam arrest</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/avengers-doomsday-leaked-footage-real-or-ai-fake-marvel-silence-leak-1503606392.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T13:12:47+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>No takedown, no statement: Marvel&#039;s silence on leaked &#039;Avengers: Doomsday&#039; has everyone asking questions</news:title><news:keywords>Avengers: Doomsday</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-witnesses-four-draws-in-a-single-day-for-first-time-since-1958-1503606378.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T13:11:29+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>FIFA World Cup witnesses four draws in a single day for first time since 1958</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/southern_cinema/karan-johar-dharma-productions-malayalam-debut-odiyan-prithviraj-sukumaran-manju-warrier-1503606385.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T12:59:54+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Dharma Productions announces first Malayalam film: Karan Johar teams up with Manju Warrier, Prithviraj for &#039;Odiyan&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>Dharma Productions, Karan Johar, Manju Warrier, odiyan, Prithviraj Sukumaran</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/political-immaturity-dishonesty-dmks-scathing-attack-on-rahul-gandhi-over-india-bloc-cracks-1503606314.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T10:54:41+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>‘Political immaturity, dishonesty’: DMK&#039;s scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi over INDIA bloc cracks</news:title><news:keywords>Congress, DMK, INDIA bloc, Rahul Gandhi, Tamil Nadu politics</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/sunny-deol-25-years-gadar-ek-prem-katha-anniversary-tara-singh-1503606308.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T10:42:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Sunny Deol marks 25 years of &#039;Gadar: Ek Prem Katha&#039;, says the love story will keep rolling</news:title><news:keywords>Film anniversary, Gadar, Sunny Deol</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/us-emergency-oil-reserve-falls-to-lowest-level-since-1983-as-iran-conflict-drains-stockpile-1503606300.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T10:39:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>US emergency oil reserve falls to lowest level since 1983 as Iran conflict drains stockpile</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, energy security, Iran conflict, Oil prices, US Strategic Petroleum Reserve</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/books-education/new-regime-new-responsibilies-1503606307.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T10:39:12+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>New Regime, New Responsibilies</news:title><news:keywords>government, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/southern_cinema/prakash-raj-tirupati-court-ramayana-rama-invasion-south-religious-sentiments-complaint-1503606302.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T10:31:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Actor Prakash Raj booked in Tirupati Court for calling Rama&#039;s journey to Lanka a &#039;north Indian invasion&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>Prakash Raj</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/we-dont-need-to-respond-mohan-bhagwat-rejects-questions-on-rss-accountability-kharge-fires-back-1503606290.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T10:14:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;We don&#039;t need to respond&#039;: Mohan Bhagwat rejects questions on RSS accountability, Kharge fires back</news:title><news:keywords>Karnataka politics, Mohan Bhagwat, Priyank Kharge, RSS</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/banaras-connect-in-bratislava-pm-modi-lauds-varanasi-themed-exhibition-in-slovakia-says-art-and-culture-bring-people-closer-1503606289.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T10:12:44+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>‘Banaras connect in Bratislava’: PM Modi lauds Varanasi-themed exhibition in Slovakia, says ‘art and culture bring people closer’</news:title><news:keywords>PM Modi Europe visit, PM Modi Slovakia visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/sanchita-ugale-death-aicwa-writes-to-cm-fadnavis-calls-for-dedicated-committee-on-industry-mental-health-1503606291.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T10:11:49+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Sanchita Ugale death: AICWA writes to CM Fadnavis, calls for dedicated committee on industry mental health</news:title><news:keywords>sanchita ugale</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/india-rejects-proposal-to-expand-only-non-permanent-un-security-council-seats-calls-reform-bordering-on-failure-1503606287.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T09:54:05+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India rejects proposal to expand only non-permanent UN Security Council seats, calls reform &#039;bordering on failure&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>India at UN, P Harish, UN Security Council Reform, United Nations, UNSC expansion</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/amidst-powder-kegs-will-peace-hold-in-west-asia-1503606274.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T08:28:32+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Amidst powder kegs, will peace hold in West Asia?</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, Iran, PM Benjamin Netanyahu</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/a-relationship-redefined-1503606266.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T08:17:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>A relationship redefined</news:title><news:keywords>Peloponnesian War, Thucydide’s trap, Xi Jinping</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/trump-says-iran-agreed-to-never-build-a-nuclear-weapon-israel-says-it-wont-be-bound-by-the-deal-1503606263.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T07:54:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Trump says Iran agreed to never build a nuclear weapon; Israel says it won&#039;t be bound by the deal</news:title><news:keywords>Benjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump, Iran nuclear deal, Strait of Hormuz, US Iran MoU</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/sanjay-raut-heads-to-delhi-amid-reports-of-defection-among-uddhav-sena-mps-1503606251.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T23:02:20+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Sanjay Raut heads to Delhi amid reports of defection among Uddhav Sena MPs</news:title><news:keywords>Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena UBT rebellion, Shiv Sena UBT split, Uddhav Thackeray Shiv Sena split</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/cowards-resort-to-violence-after-jaipur-attack-cjps-abhijeet-dipke-says-wont-be-intimidated-1503606244.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T22:41:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Cowards resort to violence&#039;: After Jaipur attack, CJP&#039;s Abhijeet Dipke says &#039;won&#039;t be intimidated&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>Abhijeet Dipke, Abhijeet Dipke attack, CJP, CJP jaipur protest, Cockroach Janta Party</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/public-service-must-remain-at-the-heart-of-administration-chhattisgarh-cm-tells-ias-trainees-1503606242.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T22:20:31+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Public service must remain at the heart of administration, Chhattisgarh CM tells IAS trainees</news:title><news:keywords>Chhattisgarh, Vishnu Deo Sai</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/pm-modi-invites-slovak-firms-to-expand-investments-in-india-during-business-leaders-interaction-1503606239.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T22:17:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Modi Invites Slovak firms to expand investments in India during business leaders’ interaction</news:title><news:keywords>PM Modi, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pil-filed-in-kerala-high-court-challenging-ksrtcs-free-bus-travel-scheme-for-women-1503606236.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T22:11:18+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PIL filed in Kerala High Court challenging KSRTC&#039;s free bus travel scheme for women</news:title><news:keywords>Kerala High Court, PIL</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/former-tdb-president-a-padmakumar-suspended-from-cpm-over-sabarimala-gold-theft-case-1503606234.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T22:08:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Former TDB president A Padmakumar suspended from CPM over Sabarimala gold theft case</news:title><news:keywords>CPM Pathanamthitta, Sabarimala, TDB</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/odisha-sir-forms-reach-over-3-31-crore-voters-1503606231.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T22:05:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Odisha SIR: Forms reach over 3.31 crore voters</news:title><news:keywords>Odisha, Sir</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/iica-hosts-national-conference-on-redefining-indias-restructuring-ecosystem-1503606225.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T21:54:36+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>IICA hosts national conference on redefining India’s restructuring ecosystem</news:title><news:keywords>Government of India, IICA, Ministry of Corporate Affairs</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/gajendra-singh-hits-back-at-gehlot-for-his-remark-on-banning-bjp-says-it-can-only-be-thought-of-only-in-dreams-1503606222.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T21:49:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Gajendra Singh hits back at Gehlot for his remark on banning BJP, says, &#039;It can only be thought of only in dreams&#039;</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/kerala-launches-priyadarshini-free-bus-travel-scheme-for-women-1503606217.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T21:45:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kerala launches ‘Priyadarshini’ free bus travel scheme for women</news:title><news:keywords>Congress-led UDF, KSRTC</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/us-iran-deal-already-signed-digitally-sanctions-relief-to-iran-will-depend-on-compliance-vance-counters-iranian-claim-on-frozen-assets-1503606215.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T21:43:48+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>US-Iran deal already signed digitally, sanctions relief to Iran will depend on compliance: Vance counters Tehran&#039;s claim</news:title><news:keywords>Iran sanctions relief, JD Vance, US Iran deal, US-Iran peace deal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/roshan-anand-released-on-bail-levels-serious-allegations-against-khan-sir-1503606213.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T21:40:55+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Roshan Anand released on bail, levels serious allegations against Khan Sir</news:title><news:keywords>Gyan Bindu Coaching Academy, Patna High Court, Roshan Anand</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/supplements/law/sc-issues-notice-on-centres-plea-to-transfer-transgender-amendment-act-challenges-to-delhi-hc-cites-need-to-avoid-conflicting-rulings-1503606209.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T21:36:43+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>SC issues notice on Centre’s plea to transfer Transgender Amendment Act challenges to Delhi HC, cites need to avoid conflicting rulings.</news:title><news:keywords>Central Government, Supreme Court</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/pm-likely-to-give-green-signal-to-three-railway-projects-in-wb-on-20-june-1503606207.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T21:31:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM likely to give green signal to three railway projects in WB on 20 June</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, PM Modi, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/punjab-youth-from-ordinary-families-cracking-upsc-making-us-proud-cm-1503606198.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T21:08:38+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Punjab youth from ordinary families cracking UPSC making us proud: CM</news:title><news:keywords>Bhagwant, Examination 2025, UPSC</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/lovlina-preeti-to-lead-indias-challenge-at-grand-prix-usti-nad-labem-1503606195.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T21:04:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Lovlina, Preeti to lead India’s challenge at Grand Prix Usti nad Labem</news:title><news:keywords>Asian Championships, Lovlina Borgohain, Olympic medallist</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/16-foot-crocodile-safely-released-after-rescue-operation-in-odisha-2-1503606191.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T21:00:23+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>16-foot crocodile safely released after rescue operation in Odisha</news:title><news:keywords>Bhitarkanika National Park, Crocodile</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/suvendu-announces-delimitation-in-kmc-wards-months-before-civic-body-polls-1503606175.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T20:23:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Suvendu announces delimitation in KMC wards months before civic body polls</news:title><news:keywords>Delimitation, Kolkata Municipal Corporation, Suvendu Adhikari</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/india-a-penalised-10-runs-for-pitch-infringement-before-super-over-loss-to-sri-lanka-a-1503606170.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T20:13:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India A penalised 10 runs for pitch infringement before Super Over loss to Sri Lanka A</news:title><news:keywords>India vs Sri Lanka ODI</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/iem-uem-group-concludes-international-study-abroad-programme-in-singapore-1503606174.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T20:10:29+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>IEM-UEM Group concludes international study abroad programme in Singapore</news:title><news:keywords>IEM-UEM Group, Singapore</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/coast-guard-evacuates-mariner-after-medical-emergency-at-sea-1503606163.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T20:10:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Coast Guard evacuates mariner after medical emergency at sea</news:title><news:keywords>Bay of Bengal, ICG, Liberia-flagged merchant vessel</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/si-aspirants-take-to-streets-in-patna-demand-cancellation-of-mains-exam-1503606161.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T20:10:13+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>SI aspirants take to streets in Patna, demand cancellation of mains exam</news:title><news:keywords>Bihar police, Examination, paper leak</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/uidai-successfully-completes-biometric-sdk-benchmarking-challenges-recognises-winners-1503606157.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T20:10:06+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>UIDAI successfully completes Biometric SDK Benchmarking Challenges, recognises winners</news:title><news:keywords>IIIT Hyderabad, UIDAI</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/west-bengal-state-udma-authorises-mlas-to-issue-certifcates-to-citizens-1503606179.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T20:09:39+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>West Bengal State UDMA authorises MLAs to issue certifcates to citizens</news:title><news:keywords>Kolkata, UDMA, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/bjd-targets-odisha-govt-over-gang-rape-of-minor-chameli-ojha-episode-1503606169.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T20:05:10+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>BJD targets Odisha govt over gang-rape of minor, Chameli Ojha episode</news:title><news:keywords>BJD, BJP government</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/16-foot-crocodile-safely-released-after-rescue-operation-in-odisha-1503606158.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T20:01:53+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>16-foot crocodile safely released after rescue operation in Odisha</news:title><news:keywords>Bhitarkanika National Park, Saltwater crocodile</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/sri-lanka-a-edge-india-a-in-super-over-thriller-amid-dramatic-finish-in-tri-series-clash-1503606152.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T20:01:30+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Sri Lanka A edge India A in Super Over thriller amid dramatic finish in tri-series clash</news:title><news:keywords>India vs Sri Lanka ODI</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/aroop-biswas-fails-to-appear-before-police-even-after-third-notice-1503606145.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T19:52:56+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Aroop Biswas fails to appear before police even after third notice</news:title><news:keywords>Aroop Biswas, Bidhannagar Police, Calcutta High Court, Lionel Messi, Salt Lake Stadium</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/major-diplomatic-row-erupts-between-new-delhi-and-dhaka-after-igi-airport-incident-involving-bangladesh-pms-adviser-1503606150.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T19:51:20+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Major diplomatic row erupts between New Delhi and Dhaka after IGI Airport incident involving Bangladesh PM&#039;s Adviser</news:title><news:keywords>Bangladesh OM Adviser IGI airport, India Bangladesh diplomatic row, India-Bangladesh ties, Zahed Ur Rahman</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/neeraj-chopra-set-for-comeback-at-doha-diamond-league-after-injury-layoff-1503606147.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T19:46:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Neeraj Chopra set for comeback at Doha Diamond League after injury layoff</news:title><news:keywords>Doha Diamond League, Neeraj Chopra</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/business/indias-wholesale-inflation-surges-to-new-high-of-9-68-in-may-1503606143.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T19:26:19+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India’s wholesale inflation surges to new high of 9.68% in May</news:title><news:keywords>Crude petroleum, Fuel, Inflation</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/not-bothered-happy-but-surprised-agnimitra-paul-on-rebel-tmc-mps-joining-ncpi-1503606112.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T19:25:58+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Not bothered, happy but surprised: Agnimitra Paul on rebel TMC MPs joining NCPI</news:title><news:keywords>Agnimitra Paul, Nationalist Citizens Party of India, NCPI, TMC rebel MPs</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/indira-gandhi-would-have-banned-bjp-is-ashok-gehlot-trying-to-win-back-upset-gandhis-1503606138.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T19:24:05+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>‘Indira Gandhi would have banned BJP’: Is Ashok Gehlot trying to win back ‘upset’ Gandhis</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, Congress, Rajasthan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/india-slovakia-moving-forward-in-close-coordination-on-global-stage-pm-modi-says-in-bratislava-announces-key-mous-1503606121.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T19:21:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;India, Slovakia moving forward in close coordination on global stage,&#039; PM Modi says in Bratislava, announces key MoUs</news:title><news:keywords>India Slovakia MoU, Narendra Modi, Robert Rico, Slovakia</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/multi-layered-security-grid-activated-along-amarnath-yatra-route-in-anantnag-1503606133.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T19:21:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Multi-layered security grid activated along Amarnath Yatra route in Anantnag</news:title><news:keywords>Amarnath Yatra, Anantnag district</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/odisha-constitutes-task-force-as-el-nino-threat-looms-over-kharif-season-1503606130.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T19:19:11+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Odisha constitutes task force as El Niño threat looms over kharif season</news:title><news:keywords>El Nino, IMD, Odisha</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/not-ready-lyon-dismisses-retirement-talk-1503606126.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T19:16:06+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Not ready: Lyon dismisses retirement talk</news:title><news:keywords>Australia, Nathan Lyon</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/wahab-riaz-urges-patience-as-pakistan-women-adapt-to-a-new-playing-style-1503606125.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T19:14:22+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Wahab Riaz urges patience as Pakistan women adapt to a new playing style</news:title><news:keywords>ICC Women&#039;s T20 World Cup, Pakistan, Wahab Riaz</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/bjp-seeks-mega-projects-special-status-benefits-for-north-bengal-1503606122.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T19:11:48+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>BJP seeks mega projects, special status benefits for north Bengal</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, North Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/jharkhand-weighs-sharp-hike-in-wildlife-attack-compensation-1503606114.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T19:07:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Jharkhand weighs sharp hike in wildlife attack compensation</news:title><news:keywords>East Singhbhum, Jharkhand government, Saraikela-Kharsawan, West Singhbhum</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/congress-demands-strong-action-against-us-over-killing-of-indian-seafarers-questions-modis-silence-1503606111.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T19:05:15+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Congress demands strong action against US over killing of Indian seafarers, questions Modi’s silence</news:title><news:keywords>Congress, PM Modi, US</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/punjab-akal-takht-declares-bhagwant-mann-guilty-of-religious-misconduct-1503606106.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T19:02:46+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Punjab: Akal Takht declares Bhagwant Mann guilty of ‘religious misconduct’</news:title><news:keywords>Akal Takht Jathedar, Bhagwant Mann, Punjab AAP</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/hirakud-wetland-records-surge-in-summer-bird-breeding-with-conservation-efforts-yielding-results-1503606105.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T19:02:17+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Hirakud wetland records surge in summer bird breeding with conservation efforts yielding results</news:title><news:keywords>freshwater ecosystem, Hirakud Wetland, summer bird</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/bjp-leader-sanjay-tandon-takes-up-chandigarh-jbt-and-tgt-recruitment-issue-with-education-department-1503606101.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T18:41:32+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>BJP leader Sanjay Tandon takes up Chandigarh JBT and TGT recruitment issue with Education Department</news:title><news:keywords>BJP, Sanjay Tandon</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/trai-assesses-mobile-network-quality-across-metro-routes-under-dmrc-nmrc-ncrtc-in-delhi-lsa-1503606094.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T18:39:06+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>TRAI assesses Mobile Network Quality across metro routes under DMRC, NMRC, NCRTC in Delhi LSA</news:title><news:keywords>NCRTC, NMRC, TRAI</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/red-road-to-be-shut-till-june-21-as-kolkata-observes-first-international-yoga-day-under-bjp-rule-1503606072.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T18:38:53+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Red Road to be shut till June 21 as Kolkata observes first International Yoga Day under BJP rule</news:title><news:keywords>International Day of Yoga, Kolkata traffic, Red Road, Suvendu Adhikari</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/watch-cockroach-janta-party-founder-abhijeet-dipke-slapped-multiple-times-during-jaipur-protest-1503606086.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T18:36:23+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>WATCH: Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke slapped multiple times during Jaipur protest</news:title><news:keywords>Abhijeet Dipke, CJP founder slapped, Cockroach Janta Party</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/udf-iuml-in-a-quandary-over-nomination-of-non-muslims-to-waqf-board-1503606091.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T18:35:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>UDF, IUML in a quandary over nomination of Non-Muslims to Waqf Board</news:title><news:keywords>IUML, UDF, Waqf Board</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/books-education/chhattisgarh-cm-sai-extends-best-wishes-to-students-ahead-of-new-academic-session-1503606090.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T18:35:16+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Chhattisgarh CM Sai extends best wishes to students ahead of new academic session</news:title><news:keywords>Chhattisgarh, Students, Vishnu Deo Sai</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/mp-man-commits-suicide-after-shooting-female-business-partner-1503606081.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T18:28:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>MP man commits suicide after shooting female business partner</news:title><news:keywords>Jabalpur city, Madhya Pradesh, Suicide</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/15-vessels-cross-hormuz-safely-as-india-monitors-gulf-situation-1503606078.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T18:27:59+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>15 vessels cross Hormuz safely as India monitors Gulf situation</news:title><news:keywords>Hormuz, Iran, US, West Asian conflict</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/%e2%82%b9201-crore-kavach-project-approved-for-ambala-division-railways-expands-safety-network-across-key-northern-routes-1503606079.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T18:21:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>₹201 crore Kavach project approved for Ambala Division; Railways expands safety network across key northern routes</news:title><news:keywords>Automatic Train Protection, Indian Railways</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/chhattisgarh-cm-sai-calls-on-public-representatives-to-make-school-enrolment-drive-a-peoples-movement-1503606074.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T18:17:52+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Chhattisgarh CM Sai calls on public representatives to make school enrolment drive a people&#039;s movement</news:title><news:keywords>Chhattisgarh, Shala Pravesh Utsav, Vishnu Deo Sai</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/business/indias-trade-deficit-recorded-at-28-21-billion-exports-grow-18-1503606076.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T18:17:47+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>India&#039;s trade deficit recorded at $28.21 billion, exports grow 18%</news:title><news:keywords>Exports, Merchandise</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/gov-job-candidates-can-take-home-their-omr-answer-sheets-says-suvendu-1503606065.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T17:53:57+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Gov job candidates can take home their OMR answer sheets, says Suvendu</news:title><news:keywords>OMR answer sheets, Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/supreme-court-issues-notice-to-punjab-govt-over-plea-alleging-failure-to-implement-ews-quota-in-schools-1503606067.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T17:51:40+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Supreme Court issues notice to Punjab govt over plea alleging failure to implement EWS quota in schools</news:title><news:keywords>Bhagwant Mann, EWS quota, Punjab schools, Supreme Court</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/kolkata/kolkata-municipal-corporation-launches-swachhata-se-swagat-campaign-to-welcome-pm-modi-1503606057.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T17:38:20+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kolkata Municipal Corporation launches &#039;Swachhata Se Swagat&#039; campaign to welcome PM Modi</news:title><news:keywords>campaign drive, KMC, PM Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/ncc-establishes-2-new-state-directorates-in-andhra-pradesh-jharkhand-1503606055.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T16:56:23+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>NCC establishes 2 new State Directorates in Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand</news:title><news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, National Cadet Corps, NCC State Directorates</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/two-former-mds-of-reliance-anil-ambani-group-raag-sent-to-ed-custody-in-money-laundering-case-1503606051.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T16:56:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Two former MDs of Reliance Anil Ambani Group (RAAG) sent to ED custody in money laundering case</news:title><news:keywords>Anil Ambani fraud case, ED seizes Anil Ambani assets, Enforcement Case Information Register (ECIR), Reliance-Anil Ambani Group</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/rti-activism-has-become-a-new-business-supreme-court-1503606052.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T16:40:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>RTI activism has become a new business: Supreme Court</news:title><news:keywords>Court news, Rakesh Kumar Behl, RTI activism, Supreme Court</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/interim-trade-deal-india-us-to-hold-fresh-talks-on-june-23-24-1503606043.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T16:22:31+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Interim trade deal: India, US to hold fresh talks on June 23-24</news:title><news:keywords>India US interim trade deal, India-US bilateral ties, Piyush Goyal, USTR India visit</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/rs-15-crore-from-kalighater-kaku-15-minute-phone-conversation-what-ed-questioned-abhishek-from-cbi-chargesheet-1503606031.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T16:22:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Rs 15 crore from &#039;Kalighater Kaku&#039;, 15-minute phone conversation: What ED questioned Abhishek from CBI chargesheet</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, teachers recruitment scam, telephone conversation</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/notorious-vehicle-thief-arrested-after-22-years-from-uttar-pradesh-1503606037.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T16:06:34+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Notorious vehicle thief arrested after 22 years from Uttar Pradesh</news:title><news:keywords>car stolen, car thief, Crime news, UP Police</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/uk-bans-social-media-access-for-children-under-16-addiction-mental-health-concerns-1503605997.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T16:04:50+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>No social media before 16: UK announces landmark ban after parents flag addiction concerns</news:title><news:keywords>Digital Addiction, India Social media norm, Social media ban, UK PM Keir Starmer</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/indias-growth-trajectory-a-lesson-for-eu-says-slovak-pm-robert-fico-as-he-hosts-modi-in-bratislava-1503606030.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T15:47:05+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;India&#039;s growth trajectory a lesson for EU,&#039; says Slovak PM Robert Fico as he hosts Modi in Bratislava</news:title><news:keywords>European Union, India economic growth, Modi Slovakia visit, Robert Fico on India economic growth, Slovak PM Robert Fico</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/cid-visits-west-bengal-legislative-assembly-for-signature-forgery-investigation-1503606020.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T15:32:39+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>CID visits West Bengal Legislative Assembly for signature forgery investigation</news:title><news:keywords>CID, signature forgery case, West Bengal Assembly</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/pm-modi-slovakian-counterpart-robert-fico-hold-talks-in-bratislava-1503606024.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T15:32:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Modi, Slovakian counterpart Robert Fico hold talks in Bratislava</news:title><news:keywords>India-Slovakia Relations, PM Modi Slovakia visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Robert Fico</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/dust-storm-winds-up-to-92-kmph-hit-delhi-red-alert-issued-1503606021.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T15:21:23+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Dust storm, winds up to 92 kmph hit Delhi; red alert issued</news:title><news:keywords>Delhi red alert, Delhi weather, Dust storm, IMD weather update</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/abhisheks-pa-sumit-roy-seeks-interim-bail-from-calcutta-high-court-1503606006.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T15:10:58+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Abhishek&#039;s PA Sumit Roy seeks interim bail from Calcutta High Court</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, Medinipur, Salboni Police Station, Sumit Roy</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/court-wont-show-leniency-dilip-ghosh-warns-abhishek-against-non-cooperation-in-probe-1503605970.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T14:32:32+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Court won&#039;t show leniency&#039;: Dilip Ghosh warns Abhishek against non-cooperation in probe</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, Amit Shah, Aroop Biswas, CID, Dilip Ghosh</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/if-indira-gandhi-were-alive-today-she-would-have-banned-bjp-ashok-gehlot-1503605988.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T14:22:08+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;If Indira Gandhi were alive today, she would have banned BJP&#039;: Ashok Gehlot</news:title><news:keywords>Ashok Gehlot, BJP Vs Congress, Indira Gandhi, shehzad poonawala</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/abhishek-at-ed-office-in-kolkata-for-questioning-in-school-recruitment-case-1503605909.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T14:13:50+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Abhishek at ED office in Kolkata for questioning in school recruitment case</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, ED office, primary school jobs scam</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/illegal-land-grabbing-case-arrest-warrant-issued-against-abhishek-banerjees-absconding-pa-sumit-roy-1503605966.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T14:02:59+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Illegal land-grabbing case: Arrest warrant issued against Abhishek Banerjee&#039;s absconding PA Sumit Roy</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, All India Trinamool Congress (TMC)</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/pritam-chakraborty-retirement-buzz-arijit-singh-birthday-post-mainstream-music-2026-1503605958.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T13:57:39+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Is Pritam retiring like Arijit? Three lines on his birthday have the internet divided</news:title><news:keywords>Arijit Singh, Pritam Chakraborty</news:keywords></news:news>

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</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/tech-tax-donald-trump-warns-france-not-to-charge-american-companies-or-face-100-wine-tariffs-1503605902.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T12:02:25+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Tech tax: Donald Trump warns France &#039;not to charge American companies&#039; or face 100% wine tariffs</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron, GAFAM tax, Trade war, Trump warns France</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/southern_cinema/raghava-lawrence-street-dog-remark-clarification-backlash-tvk-vijay-1503605897.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T11:52:51+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Raghava Lawrence defends TVK with a street dog analogy, faces backlash, then says the whole thing was misread</news:title><news:keywords>Raghava Lawrence</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/air-india-ai-171-crash-probe-aaib-final-report-civil-aviation-minister-ram-mohan-naidu-1503605896.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T11:51:33+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;AI-171 crash probe in last stage, AAIB final report expected soon&#039;: Civil Aviation Minister</news:title><news:keywords>AAIB report on Air India crash, AI-171 crash, AI171 crash probe, Civil Aviation Minister</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/lewis-hamilton-wins-maiden-ferrari-race-at-spanish-gp-ends-mercedes-unbeaten-run-1503605881.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T11:46:50+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Lewis Hamilton wins maiden Ferrari race at Spanish GP, ends Mercedes’ unbeaten run</news:title><news:keywords>Ferrari F1, Formula 1, Lewis Hamilton, Spanish GP</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/oliver-tree-dead-helicopter-crash-rio-de-janeiro-2026-1503605886.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T11:42:40+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Oliver Tree death: Everything known about the Brazil helicopter crash that killed the &#039;Life Goes On&#039; singer</news:title><news:keywords>Obituary, oliver tree</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/sundar-pichais-stanford-homecoming-met-with-boos-walkout-and-pro-palestine-protest-1503605880.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T11:40:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Sundar Pichai&#039;s Stanford homecoming met with boos, walkout and pro-Palestine protest</news:title><news:keywords>Google, Palestine Protest, Stanford University, Sundar Pichai, US universities</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/bengal-signature-forgery-case-cid-likely-to-summon-abhishek-banerjee-for-third-round-soon-1503605885.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T11:36:42+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bengal signature forgery case: CID likely to summon Abhishek Banerjee for third round of interrogation soon</news:title><news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, Mamata Banerjee, signature forgery case, Suvendu Adhikari</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/gadar-ek-prem-katha-25-years-all-songs-soundtrack-uttam-singh-udja-kale-kawan-1503605879.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T11:28:09+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>25 years of ‘Gadar’: A song-by-song look at the soundtrack that outlasted the film</news:title><news:keywords>Ameesha Patel, Film anniversary, Gadar, Sunny Deol</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-japan-stage-late-fightback-to-draw-2-2-with-netherlands-in-the-opener-1503605869.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T11:19:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>FIFA World Cup: Japan stage late fightback to draw 2–2 with Netherlands in the opener</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, netherlands vs japan</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/rebel-tmc-mps-merger-with-obscure-ncpi-a-bjp-backed-smart-political-manoeuvre-1503605872.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T11:18:38+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Rebel TMC MPs&#039; merger with obscure NCPI: A move that could benefit BJP</news:title><news:keywords>anti-defection law, BJP, Mamata Banerjee, NCPI, TMC</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/suraiya-birth-anniversary-films-gen-z-watch-1503605873.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T11:14:40+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>On her birth anniversary, here are the Suraiya films Gen Z should watch right now</news:title><news:keywords>Old Bollywood, Suraiya</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/owaisi-open-to-up-poll-alliance-to-stop-bjp-in-2027-seeks-equal-status-for-aimim-1503605861.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T11:03:54+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Owaisi open to UP poll alliance to stop BJP in 2027, seeks &#039;equal status&#039; for AIMIM</news:title><news:keywords>AIMIM, Asaduddin Owaisi, BJP, Uttar Pradesh Elections 2027</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-germany-crush-curacao-7-1-in-opener-as-havertz-scores-brace-1503605864.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T10:57:53+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>FIFA World Cup: Germany crush Curacao 7–1 in opener as Havertz scores brace</news:title><news:keywords>FIFA World Cup 2026, germany vs curacao</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/bengal-school-job-case-tmc-mp-abhishek-banerjee-summoned-by-ed-questioning-today-1503605865.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T10:57:21+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Bengal school job case: TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee summoned by ED, questioning today</news:title><news:keywords></news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/northeast/assams-troubled-past-and-the-call-for-credible-media-highlights-of-narad-jayanti-celebration-1503605833.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T10:51:06+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Assam’s troubled past and the call for credible media: Highlights of Narad Jayanti celebration</news:title><news:keywords>Assam, VSK</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/northeast/the-suffocating-summit-how-indias-reel-life-mountain-trends-are-choking-the-highlands-1503605840.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T10:49:47+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>The suffocating summit: How India’s ‘reel-life’ mountain trends are choking the highlands</news:title><news:keywords>Instagram reel, summer heatwaves, Tourists</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/mt-jalveer-rescue-mission-indian-sailors-repatriation-after-oman-vessel-attack-1503605853.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T10:25:53+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>MT Jalveer rescue mission: 20 Indian sailors set to return home after vessel attack off Oman coast</news:title><news:keywords>Indian sailors, MSV Virat 1, US attack on MT Jalveer</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/iran-and-us-at-odds-over-frozen-assets-before-geneva-signing-exposing-fault-lines-in-peace-deal-1503605856.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T10:23:33+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Iran and US at odds over frozen assets before Geneva signing, exposing fault lines in peace deal</news:title><news:keywords>Donald Trump, Iran sanctions, Middle East, Strait of Hormuz, US–Iran relations</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/business/sensex-jumps-over-1100-points-as-trumps-iran-deal-reshapes-west-asia-outlook-and-drags-crude-lower-1503605851.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T09:57:02+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Sensex jumps over 1,100 points as Trump&#039;s Iran deal reshapes West Asia outlook and drags crude lower</news:title><news:keywords>Crude oil, Donald Trump, Nifty, Sensex, Stock market</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/selfie-dhurandhars-aari-aari-and-diplomacy-macron-adds-bollywood-touch-to-pm-modis-nice-visit-1503605848.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T09:48:19+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Selfie, Dhurandhar&#039;s &#039;Aari Aari&#039; and diplomacy: Macron adds Bollywood touch to PM Modi&#039;s Nice visit</news:title><news:keywords>dhurandhar, Emmanuel Macron, France, India-France relations, Narendra Modi</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/jewar-airport-opens-for-passengers-first-scheduled-indigo-flight-arrives-from-lucknow-1503605845.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T09:16:39+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Noida International Airport begins commercial operations; Yogi honours farmers who gave land for Jewar project</news:title><news:keywords>Civil Aviation, Indigo, Jewar Airport, Noida International Airport, Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/a-hospital-claim-a-delhi-visit-and-a-rebellion-why-mahua-moitra-is-furious-with-sudip-bandyopadhyay-1503605839.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T08:56:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>A hospital claim, a Delhi visit and a rebellion: Why Mahua Moitra is furious with Sudip Bandyopadhyay</news:title><news:keywords>Mahua Moitra, Mamata Banerjee, NDA, Sudip Bandyopadhyay, Trinamool Congress</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pm-modi-arrives-in-slovakia-on-first-ever-visit-by-an-indian-pm-since-1993-seeks-stronger-trade-and-defence-ties-1503605826.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T08:36:33+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>PM Modi arrives in Slovakia on first-ever visit by an Indian PM since 1993, seeks stronger trade and defence ties</news:title><news:keywords>Bratislava, India-Slovakia Relations, PM Narendra Modi, Robert Fico, Slovakia</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/vanishing-voices-that-predict-a-larger-crisis-1503605830.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T08:22:37+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Vanishing voices that predict a larger crisis</news:title><news:keywords>Communication, David Harrison, English, Mandarin, Spanish</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/deterrence-revisited-1503605827.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T08:04:29+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Deterrence Revisited</news:title><news:keywords>India, Kargil</news:keywords></news:news>

</url><url><loc>https://www.thestatesman.com/world/let-the-oil-flow-asian-stocks-soar-crude-tumbles-after-trump-announces-us-iran-peace-framework-1503605818.html</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The Statesman</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T07:54:04+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>&#039;Let the oil flow&#039;: Asian stocks soar, crude tumbles after Trump announces US-Iran peace framework</news:title><news:keywords>Asian markets, Donald Trump, Oil prices, Strait of Hormuz, US–Iran relations</news:keywords></news:news>

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