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<image:caption>Mojtaba Khamenei warns the US and Israel as tensions persist over the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear negotiations | File Image</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/mamata-banerjee-meets-cjp-founder-abhijeet-dipke-ahead-of-india-blocs-november-1-rally</loc>
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<image:caption>Mamata meets Abhijeet Dipke, assures TMC support for CJP's campaign against alleged vote theft | X</image:caption>
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<news:title>Mamata Banerjee meets CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke ahead of INDIA bloc's November 1 rally</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/west-bengal-must-improve-regulatory-reforms-to-attract-investment-says-niti-aayog-vice-chairman</loc>
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<image:caption>Ashok Lahiri calls for regulatory overhaul to encourage MSMEs and attract investments in Bengal | X</image:caption>
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<news:title>West Bengal must improve regulatory reforms to attract investment, says NITI Aayog vice-chairman</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/west-bengal-to-deploy-24-hour-teams-to-enforce-firecracker-curbs-during-kali-puja-diwali</loc>
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<image:caption>Bengal to crack down on illegal fireworks, noise violations during Kali Puja and Diwali | X</image:caption>
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<news:title>West Bengal to deploy 24-hour teams to enforce firecracker curbs during Kali Puja, Diwali</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-records-cleanest-october-air-in-4-years-as-heavy-rain-brings-temperature-to-207c</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi witnesses cleanest October air in four years as rain triggers a sharp AQI decline | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T15:46:26.166Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi records cleanest October air in 4 years as heavy rain brings temperature to 20.7°C</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/haryana-honours-132-asian-games-and-para-asian-games-athletes-with-rs-1893-crore-in-cash-awards</loc>
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<image:caption>Haryana gives Rs 189.3 crore in cash awards to Asian and Para Asian Games medallists | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T14:10:43.802Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana honours 132 Asian Games and Para Asian Games athletes with Rs 189.3 crore in cash awards</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/over-16-lakh-haryana-farmer-families-receive-rs-3247-crore-under-pm-kisans-24th-instalment</loc>
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<image:caption>Saini highlights PM-KISAN benefits as over 16 lakh Haryana families receive funds | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T14:00:57.916Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 16 lakh Haryana farmer families receive Rs 324.7 crore under PM-KISAN's 24th instalment</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/centre-provides-x-category-security-to-families-of-punjab-anti-drug-victims-after-amit-shahs-visit</loc>
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<image:caption>Centre assigns three security personnel each to families of two Punjab drug victims | Representational Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T13:54:32.733Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre provides X-category security to families of Punjab anti-drug victims after Amit Shah's visit</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/rahul-gandhi-questions-2024-poll-legitimacy-over-voter-deletions-warns-cec-gyanesh-kumar</loc>
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<image:caption>Rahul says Opposition was forced to hold mock impeachment as institutional routes were closed | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T13:41:06.211Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi questions 2024 poll legitimacy over voter deletions, warns CEC Gyanesh Kumar</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/kharge-rahul-meet-punjab-congress-leaders-to-plan-2027-campaign-ahead-of-sangrur-rally</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress gears up for Sangrur rally as it sharpens its strategy for the 2027 Punjab polls | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T13:29:52.948Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kharge, Rahul meet Punjab Congress leaders to plan 2027 campaign ahead of Sangrur rally</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/bitcoin-falls-below-77000-as-record-63-billion-binance-hack-rattles-crypto-market</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-05-20/0chgizp7/bitcoin-8-1260x840.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bitcoin slides below $77,000 as Binance hack exposes vulnerabilities in crypto security | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T12:09:00.416Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bitcoin falls below $77,000 as record $6.3 billion Binance hack rattles crypto market</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/us-approves-21-billion-patriot-missile-sale-to-ukraine-zelensky-warns-of-delivery-delays</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-09-25/mk9ywoh8/AP09242025000003A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Zelensky welcomes US approval for 500 Patriot missiles, warns of delayed deliveries | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T12:00:43.973Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US approves $2.1 billion Patriot missile sale to Ukraine, Zelensky warns of delivery delays</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-wipes-eye-with-wet-napkin-during-florida-rally-brushes-off-health-concerns</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-31/jv0spmap/2026-10-31-172018.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Trump resumes Florida rally after eye irritation sparks fresh health speculation | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T11:51:43.681Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump wipes eye with wet napkin during Florida rally, brushes off health concerns</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/jammu-and-kashmir/omar-abdullah-marries-journalist-nidhi-razdan-shares-wedding-pictures-with-new-journey-post</loc>
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<image:caption>Omar Abdullah, Nidhi Razdan hint at wedding with pictures and cryptic captions | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T11:44:11.212Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Omar Abdullah marries journalist Nidhi Razdan, shares wedding pictures with 'new journey' post</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jammu &amp; Kashmir, Nation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/yogi-claims-127-crore-hindu-voters-missing-from-up-rolls-directs-bjp-workers-to-act</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-08/0447817j/PTI09042026000175A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Yogi cites voter list discrepancies, claims 1.27 crore Hindus missing in UP | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T11:35:55.104Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yogi claims 1.27 crore Hindu voters missing from UP rolls, directs BJP workers to act</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/vote-theft-kharge-levels-six-charges-against-cec-gyanesh-kumar-at-india-blocs-mock-impeachment</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-31/dlko6zpm/2026-10-31-164200.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kharge moves symbolic motion against CEC, alleges conspiracy to steal elections | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T11:13:59.324Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Vote theft': Kharge levels six charges against CEC Gyanesh Kumar at INDIA bloc's mock impeachment</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/dhruv-rathees-2018-defamation-case-delhi-court-issues-fresh-bailable-warrants</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-08/jaeryz1q/2026-10-08-151503.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dhruv Rathee faces fresh bailable warrants in a defamation case dating back to 2018, after an earlier attempt to serve him notice was unsuccessful | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T10:55:07.996Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dhruv Rathee's 2018 defamation case: Delhi court issues fresh bailable warrants</news:title>
<news:keywords>Dhruv Rathee</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/puri-files-nomination-for-mp-rajya-sabha-bypoll-congress-leaders-detained-ahead-of-protests</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-31/u1lzxjhv/PTI10312026000125A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hardeep Singh Puri being received by supporters on his arrival at Karunadham Ashram, before filing his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh, in Bhopal, on Saturday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T10:50:34.766Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Puri files nomination for MP Rajya Sabha bypoll; Congress leaders detained ahead of protests</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hardeep Singh Puri, Rajya Sabha bypoll , Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha bypoll </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/census-2027-when-will-officials-visit-your-home-and-what-will-they-ask</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/9mshxolk/PTI05022026000054A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 40-question schedule will cover age, marital status, religion, caste, education, employment, migration and disability | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T10:42:00.475Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Census 2027: When will officials visit your home and what will they ask?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Census 2027, Census </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/gastronomy/always-craving-something-to-eat-you-may-be-experiencing-food-noise</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-31/sje1rw2k/Daydreaming-About-Delicious-Foods.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>From persistent cravings to thoughts about your next meal, food noise can occupy your mind even when you're not hungry</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T10:34:54.347Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Always craving something to eat? You may be experiencing 'food noise'</news:title>
<news:keywords>food, food noise, what is food noise</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/another-cyclone-threat-over-bay-of-bengal-andhra-pradesh-and-odisha-brace-for-heavy-rain</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/s47mavcy/PTI09232026000075B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>After Arnab's devastation, another cyclone threat puts east coast on watch | Representational image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T10:26:59.715Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Another cyclone threat over Bay of Bengal, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha brace for heavy rain</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bay of Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/planning-a-dubai-or-singapore-trip-you-can-now-use-upi-at-these-top-attractions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-31/kij4l3wo/Global-Travel-Payments-Adventure.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Universal Studios Singapore, Singapore Oceanarium and Adventure Cove Waterpark accept UPI | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T10:21:41.748Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Planning a Dubai or Singapore trip? You can now use UPI at these top attractions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Dubai , Singapore , UPI </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/government-hikes-windfall-tax-on-diesel-atf-shipments-cuts-levy-on-petrol-exports</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-31/nv7fl9j1/Fuel-Taxes-at-the-Industrial-Crossroads.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T10:14:00.907Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government hikes windfall tax on diesel, ATF shipments; cuts levy on petrol exports</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/air-chief-marshal-ashutosh-dixit-takes-charge-as-new-chief-of-air-staff</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-31/9buk2mwl/Indian-Air-Force-Commander-Portrait.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ashutosh Dixit has taken charge as new Chief of Air Staff | IAF</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T09:39:41.553Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit takes charge as new Chief of Air Staff</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/turkiye-nominates-former-foreign-minister-feridun-sinirlioglu-for-next-un-chief</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T09:20:32.555Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Turkiye nominates former foreign minister Feridun Sinirlioglu for next UN chief</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/rijiju-challenges-congress-over-sir-opposition-questions-attacks-on-ec</loc>
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<image:caption>Kiren Rijiju addresses the media regarding INDIA bloc's protest, in New Delhi on Tuesday| PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T09:06:00.493Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rijiju challenges Congress over SIR opposition, questions attacks on EC</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/andhra-pradesh/man-attacks-two-andhra-schoolgirls-with-chainsaw-inside-classroom</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-31/pk7lmm5a/chain.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T08:46:57.926Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man attacks two Andhra schoolgirls with chainsaw inside classroom</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/manipur/meitei-groups-rally-in-imphal-seek-cms-resignation</loc>
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<image:caption>File pic of Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T08:17:44.944Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meitei groups rally in Imphal, seek CM’s resignation </news:title>
<news:keywords>Manipur</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/a-milestone-in-indias-navigational-capabilities-himanta-sarma-hails-isros-nvs-03-launch</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-31/mfprcz7n/STOCKPTI731202496.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T08:10:59.201Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘A milestone in India's navigational capabilities’: Himanta Sarma hails ISRO's NVS-03 launch</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/aap-releases-first-list-of-40-candidates-for-2027-punjab-polls-bhagwant-mann-to-contest-from-dhuri</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-14/u16nodwn/PTI06112025000291A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AAP has begun preparations for the 2027 Punjab elections by announcing 40 candidates, including Bhagwant Mann, Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal and Kultar Singh Sandhwan | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T07:07:34.042Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAP releases first list of 40 candidates for 2027 Punjab polls, Bhagwant Mann to contest from Dhuri</news:title>
<news:keywords>AAP, AAP Punjab, Bhagwant Mann </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-pollution-crackdown-no-puc-certificate-no-entry-but-does-the-test-catch-all-pollutants</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-31/g1r3sw7p/Delhi-PUC-Testing-Checkpoint.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The existing test does not measure nitrogen oxides or directly detect fine particulate emissions from vehicles | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T07:04:46.249Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi pollution crackdown: No PUC certificate, no entry, but does the test catch all pollutants?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi pollution, delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/from-relief-to-restriction-in-hours-gujarat-hc-restores-non-veg-ban-near-somnath-temple</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T06:58:36.516Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From relief to restriction in hours: Gujarat HC restores non-veg ban near Somnath temple</news:title>
<news:keywords>Somnath temple </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/punjab-police-arrest-army-jawan-in-bengal-for-espionage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/mf0vvsku/PTI08212026000005B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A case was registered under the Official Secrets Act at Fazilka police station in Punjab on October 8 | Representational image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T06:09:24.863Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab Police arrest Army jawan in Bengal for espionage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Punjab, Punjab news</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/stones-flowerpot-used-in-alleged-attack-on-special-needs-girl-at-panchkula-school</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-31/etf2fk60/Broken-Flowerpot-at-School-Playground.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The incident was reported at Sanskriti Model School in Sector 20, Panchkula | Representational image/AI generated</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T06:07:26.843Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stones, flowerpot used in alleged attack on special-needs girl at Panchkula school</news:title>
<news:keywords>Haryana news, Panchkula</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/government-extends-duty-free-cotton-imports-till-december-31</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-31/muloaa31/Cotton-Trade-at-the-Harbor.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T06:02:02.628Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government extends duty-free cotton imports till December 31</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/modis-visit-to-canada-in-december-will-be-another-building-block</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-31/apt1836o/PTI10312026000032B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during a meeting with his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand, on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, in Atlanta, Georgia</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T06:01:55.066Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Modi's visit to Canada in December will be another building block'</news:title>
<news:keywords>PM Modi, Canada</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/education/uk-student-visa-rules-change-indians-may-need-to-show-nearly-rs-18-lakh-from-november-30</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-31/o47eegx0/Study-in-the-UK-by-the-Thames.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Applicants relying on personal funds must generally maintain the required amount in their bank account for at least 28 consecutive days before applying | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T05:57:55.672Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK student visa rules change: Indians may need to show nearly Rs 18 lakh from November 30</news:title>
<news:keywords>UK student visa, UK student visa rules 2026, Indian students in UK</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/maa-flyover-crash-thar-jumps-divider-rams-into-oncoming-car-3-injured</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-31/8dem6fw9/Sunrise-Collision-on-the-City-Bridge.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accident occurred near Topsia on Maa Flyover in Kolkata at around 8 am on Saturday | Representational image/AI generated</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T05:53:31.895Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maa Flyover crash: Thar jumps divider, rams into oncoming car, 3 injured</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maa Flyover</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/poland-judicial-crisis-judge-suspends-top-court-chiefs-president-cuts-short-flight-home</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-31/2d1krt22/Autumn-Night-Rally-Under-Lanterns.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Poland's Constitutional Tribunal is facing a major crisis after a judge suspended its president and vice president, prompting protests | X/AFP</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T05:48:40.538Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Poland judicial crisis: Judge suspends top court chiefs, President cuts short flight home</news:title>
<news:keywords>Poland </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/congress-hails-indira-gandhis-courage-recalls-her-sacrifice-on-death-anniversary</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi pay tribute to former PM Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary at her memorial, in New Delhi, on Saturday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T05:42:24.976Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress hails Indira Gandhi's courage, recalls her sacrifice on death anniversary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Congress , Indira Gandhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/cm-vijay-suspends-jail-official-after-17-prisoners-escape-from-theni-sub-jail</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/e9nb1raw/PTI09182026000147B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vijay has ordered strict action against prison officials after 17 inmates escaped from Theni sub-jail, prompting a multi-agency search operation involving drones</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T05:34:32.272Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Vijay suspends jail official after 17 prisoners escape from Theni sub-jail</news:title>
<news:keywords>CM Vijay</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/tech/isro-chief-explains-three-pyro-valve-decision-behind-nvs-03-launch-success</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-31/ivff3duk/PTI10282026000274B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>GSLV-F18/NVS-03 Mission is scheduled for launch | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T04:44:17.802Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ISRO chief explains three-pyro-valve decision behind NVS-03 launch success</news:title>
<news:keywords>ISRO </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/we-fought-for-that-film-diljit-dosanjh-takes-on-cjp-over-mockery-of-satluj</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-11-17/k87jlafo/1000038561.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Diljit Dosanjh responded to criticism over his stance on student protests and alleged mockery of his film ‘Satluj’ | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T04:39:21.917Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘We fought for that film’: Diljit Dosanjh takes on CJP over mockery of ‘Satluj’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Diljit Dosanjh , Satluj movie</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/tanker-carrying-27-indians-hit-by-limpet-mines-in-hormuz-what-are-these-explosives</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-05/ic84jcz0/AP05042026000375A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>All 27 Indian seafarers aboard MT Louise 1 escaped without injuries after explosives attached to the vessel's hull caused a fire in the Strait of Hormuz | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T04:34:14.990Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tanker carrying 27 Indians hit by limpet mines in Hormuz, what are these explosives?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/actor-ajay-devgn-moves-bombay-hc-against-fda-notice-over-vimal-elaichi-ads</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-10/vnh47wpu/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-10-2026-090037-PM.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T04:30:45.828Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Actor Ajay Devgn moves Bombay HC against FDA notice over Vimal Elaichi ads</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ajay Devgn, Vimal Elaichi ads</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/no-word-on-cp-march-delhi-police-clears-india-bloc-rally-at-ramlila-maidan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-06/02zj0c6q/PTI10062026000018B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Police has reiterated that permission for the November 1 rally remains intact while maintaining that it has received no communication about the proposed march | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T04:27:35.121Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'No word on CP march': Delhi Police clears INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ramlila Maidan, INDIA , INDIA bloc march</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttarakhand/joshimath-helicopter-crash-rescue-teams-resume-search-for-six-bodies-after-overnight-halt</loc>
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<image:caption>SDRF and other security personnel conduct a search and rescue operation at the site, in Chamoli district | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T04:23:21.080Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Joshimath helicopter crash: Rescue teams resume search for six bodies after overnight halt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Joshimath helicopter crash</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pm-modi-congratulates-scientists-engineers-at-isro-on-successful-launch-of-nvs-03</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T04:18:30.132Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi congratulates scientists, engineers at ISRO on successful launch of NVS-03
</news:title>
<news:keywords>PM Modi, ISRO</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/ready-to-discuss-vote-chori-amit-shah-challenges-rahul-akhilesh-ahead-of-opposition-protests</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-31/0l7a477p/PTI10302026000347B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Amit Shah has offered to call a special Parliament session on ‘vote chori’, while accusing Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav of preferring street protests over a debate | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-31T04:14:48.953Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Ready to discuss vote chori': Amit Shah challenges Rahul, Akhilesh ahead of Opposition protests</news:title>
<news:keywords>Amit Shah</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/isro-launches-nvs-03-satellite-aboard-gslv-f18-gives-navic-a-boost</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-30/gwbj5bgi/ANI-20261030185341.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mission incorporated changes following NVS-02 setback, with indigenous atomic clock and new L1 signal aimed at improving navigation services</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T19:00:30.125Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ISRO launches NVS-03 satellite aboard GSLV-F18, gives NavIC a boost</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/madras-hc-issues-notice-to-cjps-saurav-das-centre-on-plea-seeking-citizenship-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-30/8t6uy3ke/saurav-das-1793368217.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>The petitioner also sought cancellation of passport and Aadhaar if allegations were established, besides blocking his social media accounts</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T18:06:04.426Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC issues notice to CJP's Saurav Das, Centre on plea seeking citizenship probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-ncr-bans-construction-from-november-5-to-20-to-curb-air-pollution-orders-50-work-from-home</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-30/b8roc9j5/Construction-Works-To-Resume-In-Delhi-NCR-As-Air.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Centre announced preventive restrictions ahead of anticipated pollution spike, exempting essential infrastructure and projects of national importance</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T18:06:00.528Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi-NCR bans construction from November 5 to 20 to curb air pollution, orders 50% work from home</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/hooda-slams-rs-15-sugarcane-price-hike-in-haryana-calls-it-cruel-joke-on-farmers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/b8574d0d-8c29-4b20-a564-3e742c4114a7/STOCK_PTI9_20_2022_1076.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The former CM accused BJP government of failing to protect farmers from rising input costs despite announcing higher rates for two seasons</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T18:05:52.898Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hooda slams Rs 15 sugarcane price hike in Haryana, calls it 'cruel joke' on farmers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Haryana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/tata-motors-takes-control-of-italian-commercial-vehicle-maker-iveco-in-a-343-billion-euro-deal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-30/8blmodiv/TataIveco3559b41e3e.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Indian automaker completed initial settlement of its cash tender offer, bringing the European commercial vehicle manufacturer under its control</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T17:39:00.389Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tata Motors takes control of Italian commercial vehicle maker Iveco in a 3.43 billion euro deal
</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
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<news:title>Google Gemini now lets users create, edit files directly in chat</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/pope-leo-xiv-makes-history-becomes-first-pontiff-to-vote-in-us-elections</loc>
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<image:caption>Vatican said Leo had exercised his voting rights whenever eligible and reaffirmed his belief in citizens' duty to participate in democracy</image:caption>
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<news:title>Pope Leo XIV makes history, becomes first pontiff to vote in US elections</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/rubio-calls-for-unified-response-to-safeguard-global-economy-at-g20-foreign-ministers-meeting</loc>
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<image:caption>US Secretary of State warned that geopolitical conflicts threatened energy supplies, food security, trade and global supply chains</image:caption>
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<news:title>Rubio calls for 'unified response' to safeguard global economy at G20 Foreign Ministers meeting</news:title>
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<image:caption>Banerjee also targeted Adhikari over Durga Puja stampede, law and order and controversy surrounding 16 lakh voter-list appeals</image:caption>
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<news:title>Abhishek dares Suvendu to 'pledge BJP loyalty', says he will 'quit party first' if it loses power</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/russias-top-independent-newspaper-novaya-gazeta-to-shut-after-33-years-blames-kremlin-crackdown</loc>
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<image:caption>Founded with Mikhail Gorbachev's support, the publication survived killings of six journalists and years of pressure on its editorial staff</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T15:38:28.401Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia's top independent newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, to shut after 33 years; blames Kremlin crackdown</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/failed-relationship-cannot-turn-consensual-sex-into-rape-says-supreme-court</loc>
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<image:caption>The Bench discharged a Kerala man of rape and cheating charges, warning against using criminal proceedings to settle personal disputes</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T15:38:18.029Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Failed relationship cannot turn consensual sex into rape', says Supreme Court</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/odisha/nine-month-old-baby-among-3-of-a-family-dead-in-a-landslide-in-odishas-kandhamal</loc>
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<image:caption>Around 450 residents were evacuated to a relief camp as the Chief Minister announced Rs 4 lakh compensation for each victim</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T15:38:02.666Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nine-month-old baby among 3 of a family dead in a landslide in Odisha’s Kandhamal
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/manisha-bhanwala-scripts-history-becomes-indias-first-woman-wrestling-world-champion</loc>
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<image:caption>Manisha became only the second Indian wrestler to win world gold after Sushil Kumar, capping a historic campaign for the women's team</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T15:13:50.358Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manisha Bhanwala scripts history; becomes India's first woman wrestling world champion</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/reliance-q2-profit-jumps-406-to-rs-25548-crore-revenue-hits-record-high</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-05/15r4nr0b/RIL17640521928401764052193020.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Earnings per share rose to Rs 18.88 from Rs 13.42 in the corresponding quarter last year</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T15:13:00.628Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reliance Q2 profit jumps 40.6% to Rs 25,548 crore, revenue hits record high</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/maserati-launches-gt2-stradale-in-india-at-rs-572-crore-limited-to-914-units</loc>
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<image:caption>The track-focused supercar featured a 640hp twin-turbo V6 engine, with a claimed top speed of 324 kmph and 0-100 kmph acceleration in 2.8 seconds</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T15:12:50.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maserati launches GT2 Stradale in India at Rs 5.72 crore, limited to 914 units</news:title>
<news:keywords>Auto</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/nadda-compares-rahul-gandhis-vote-chori-barb-with-school-child-blaming-teachers-after-failing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-30/a0j7w3xa/PTI10262026000478B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>He defended the Election Commission's functioning and alleged that the Congress was questioning the credibility of electoral processes whenever election results went against it</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T14:35:27.597Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nadda compares Rahul Gandhi's 'vote chori' barb with 'school child blaming teachers after failing'</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/census-2027-to-begin-on-january-25-across-most-of-india-self-enumeration-from-january-10</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-30/okfck7d8/Crowded-Indian-Transit-Concourse.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Population enumeration will continue until February 28, with March 1 fixed as the reference date for the nationwide exercise</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T14:33:47.463Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Census 2027 to begin on January 25 across most of India; self-enumeration from January 10</news:title>
<news:keywords>Exclusive</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/indias-extreme-poverty-falls-to-26-in-2023-from-27-in-2011-world-bank-report-flags-unemployment</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-10-21/kk5xk7un/1000038349.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Report flagged persistent wage disparities, rising youth unemployment and concentration of poverty across states from Uttar Pradesh to West Bengal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T14:23:40.792Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's extreme poverty falls to 2.6% in 2023 from 27% in 2011; World Bank report flags unemployment</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/air-india-suspends-flights-to-and-from-saudi-arabia-till-november-14-citing-security-risks</loc>
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<image:caption>Passengers with eligible bookings were offered complimentary rebooking until November 29 or full refunds, subject to airline conditions</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T13:56:12.062Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Air India suspends flights to and from Saudi Arabia till November 14, citing security risks</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/sc-asks-centre-to-act-against-unauthorised-sharing-of-courtroom-videos</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-10-15/km255iwa/images-2025-06-11T134143.359.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The bench considered proposals for watermarking official footage while examining concerns over restrictions on journalistic reporting</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T13:56:03.325Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC asks Centre to 'act against unauthorised sharing' of courtroom videos</news:title>
<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/tarn-taran-steps-up-anti-stubble-burning-drive-promotes-biomass-use</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-30/bheebnk9/ANI-20261030131124.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>District administration intensified efforts to encourage farmers to manage paddy residue without setting fields on fire</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T13:55:50.853Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tarn Taran steps up anti-stubble burning drive, promotes biomass use</news:title>
<news:keywords>Punjab</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/iranian-navy-says-it-destroyed-enemy-submarine-and-damaged-two-oil-tankers-near-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
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<image:caption>Tehran also claimed to have destroyed a US unmanned vessel, but there was no immediate independent confirmation of the operation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T13:55:42.999Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iranian Navy says it destroyed 'enemy submarine' and damaged two oil tankers near Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/gail-q2-profit-more-than-doubles-to-rs-4650-crore-board-clears-gail-gas-ipo</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-06-06/g01jolhe/GAIL-PSU.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Board gave in-principle approval for up to 25 per cent stake dilution in GAIL Gas and transfer of six city gas distribution areas</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T13:55:33.358Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GAIL Q2 profit more than doubles to Rs 4,650 crore; board clears GAIL Gas IPO</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/sitharaman-meets-russian-envoy-discusses-ways-to-boost-trade-and-economic-ties</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-30/hdud8zh3/ANI-20261030125649.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The meeting came amid efforts by New Delhi and Moscow to expand trade, investment and financial engagement</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T13:55:26.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sitharaman meets Russian envoy, discusses ways to boost trade and economic ties</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/bulk-form-7-applications-in-up-sir-were-fake-says-eci-supreme-court-orders-corrective-steps</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court directed corrective measures to safeguard electoral rolls and prevent misuse of the voter deletion process</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T13:15:55.539Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Bulk Form 7 applications in UP SIR were fake', says ECI; Supreme Court orders corrective steps</news:title>
<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/how-63-billion-was-stolen-in-20-minutes-as-binance-suffers-biggest-crypto-heist</loc>
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<image:caption>Binance said around $3 billion had been frozen and promised to cover customer losses as authorities traced the stolen funds</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T13:14:53.183Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How $6.3 billion was stolen in 20 minutes as Binance suffers biggest crypto heist</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/ukraine-strikes-russian-oil-refinery-after-two-week-pause-amid-us-pressure</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-30/bqvrvg8i/ANI-20261030091231.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The reported attack came despite Washington's pressure on Kyiv to halt refinery strikes as diplomatic efforts to end the war continued</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T13:14:33.625Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery after two-week pause amid US pressure</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/israel-election-ends-in-deadlock-as-neither-bloc-wins-majority-what-lies-ahead</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-30/ivgvgkx3/2026-10-27T063618Z419437428RC2IBOAJ3PGMRTRMADP3ISRAEL-ELECTION.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Netanyahu's bloc secured 53 seats against the opposition's 48, leaving neither side with the 61 needed to form a government</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T13:14:26.356Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel election ends in deadlock as neither bloc wins majority. What lies ahead?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Exclusive</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/pakistan-thrash-india-by-4-wickets-in-hong-kong-sixes-as-krunal-concedes-31-in-an-over</loc>
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<image:caption>Shashank Singh's explosive 40 off 11 balls went in vain as India slipped to the bottom of Group C</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T13:14:16.865Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan thrash India by 4 wickets in Hong Kong Sixes as Krunal concedes 31 in an over</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttarakhand/all-six-on-board-missing-helicopter-in-uttarakhand-declared-dead-confirms-ucada</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-30/r0tmk96n/ANI-20261030124046.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Five passengers and the pilot died after the Trans Bharat Aviation helicopter crashed in mountainous terrain while flying from Badrinath to Dehradun</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T13:13:33.856Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All six on board missing Helicopter in Uttarakhand declared dead, confirms UCADA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttarakhand</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/fire-breaks-out-at-ambala-garment-factory-clothing-stock-gutted</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-30/kbbakrf9/Garment-Factory-Firefight-at-Dusk.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>No injuries were reported | Representational image/AI generated</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T11:24:16.873Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fire breaks out at Ambala garment factory, clothing stock gutted</news:title>
<news:keywords>Haryana, Haryana news, Ambala</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/around-12000-people-shifted-from-vulnerable-areas-in-north-bengal-as-glof-hits-adjoining-bhutan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-30/8t19e4rc/Misty-Bhutanese-Valley-and-River.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The breach of Bhutan's Shintaphu Lake caused a surge in downstream rivers, prompting emergency measures along the Sankosh in Alipurduar | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T11:20:30.862Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Around 12,000 people shifted from vulnerable areas in North Bengal as GLOF hits adjoining Bhutan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/from-kedarnath-to-badrinath-a-timeline-of-major-char-dham-helicopter-crashes</loc>
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<image:caption>From Badrinath and Kedarnath to Gangnani and Joshimath, five major helicopter accidents have raised concerns over safety on Char Dham routes | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T11:12:06.748Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From Kedarnath to Badrinath, a timeline of major Char Dham helicopter crashes</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/wherever-congress-loses-it-cries-foul-over-evms-punjab-bjp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-30/l7xbkfzv/HV3Z8CQaUAAQw4u.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kewal Singh Dhillon challenged Congress over ballot paper elections and questioned Arvind Kejriwal's silence on alleged electoral irregularities in Punjab | File image/X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T10:54:43.348Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wherever Congress loses, it cries foul over EVMs: Punjab BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Punjab BJP, Punjab, Punjab news</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/punjab-farm-fires-spike-672-of-1007-cases-from-three-districts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-10-22/4p504i8w/PTI09292025000428A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Despite penalties and police action, Punjab reported 1,007 farm fire incidents, with Tarn Taran alone accounting for 397 cases | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T10:43:44.543Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab farm fires spike: 672 of 1,007 cases from three districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Punjab farm fires, Punjab , Punjab news</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-blocs-public-impeachment-of-cec-postponed-to-saturday-rahul-says-oppn-standing-together</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T10:34:05.676Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INDIA bloc's 'public impeachment' of CEC postponed to Saturday; Rahul says Oppn standing together</news:title>
<news:keywords>INDIA bloc protest, INDIA bloc</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-sir-blos-likely-to-revisit-households-to-verify-47-million-deleted-names</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-24/ty5pswd6/2756276-9712221120251412403dsc0973.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>The ECI has extended the deadline to November 25, 2026 | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T10:19:23.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi SIR: BLOs likely to revisit households to verify 4.7 million deleted names</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi SIR, SIR</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/indias-extreme-poverty-falls-to-26-world-bank-data-reveals</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-30/afliqy0x/India’s-Journey-from-Fields-to-Growth.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>A contiguous belt stretching from Uttar Pradesh to West Bengal accounts for about 57 per cent of India's poor population, according to the World Bank | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T10:14:29.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's extreme poverty falls to 2.6%, World Bank data reveals</news:title>
<news:keywords>World Bank</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/gujarat/pm-modi-attacks-opponents-over-fertiliser-rumours-says-government-shielded-farmers-from-price-rise</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-30/duty8ny1/PTI10302026000158B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PM Narendra Modi greets the supporters during a roadshow as Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and state Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi look on, in Banaskantha district | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T10:05:58.884Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi attacks opponents over fertiliser rumours, says government shielded farmers from price rise</news:title>
<news:keywords>PM Modi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/banks-were-created-now-they-are-being-sold-rahul-gandhi-sitharaman-spar-over-idbi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-29/xi5due0l/Rahul-and-Nirmala.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has defended the proposed IDBI Bank sale, accusing Congress governments of poor lending practices after Rahul Gandhi questioned the transaction</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T08:29:54.697Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Banks were created, now they are being sold': Rahul Gandhi, Sitharaman spar over IDBI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rahul Gandhi, Sitharaman , IDBI bank</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/false-rape-charge-after-breakup-deprives-man-of-agency-says-supreme-court</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T08:21:17.012Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>False rape charge after breakup deprives man of agency, says Supreme Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Supreme Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/varanasi-dev-deepawali-2026-when-is-it-and-where-to-watch-the-celebrations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-30/bageb76a/Moonlit-Aarti-Along-the-River-Ghats.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dashashwamedh, Assi, Chet Singh, Panchganga, Rajghat and Sant Ravidas are among the ghats visitors can explore | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T07:03:33.838Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Varanasi Dev Deepawali 2026: When is it and where to watch the celebrations?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Dev Deepawali, Varanasi Dev Deepawali</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/centre-notifies-social-security-board-for-gig-platform-and-unorganised-workers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-30/3wn0qys7/Gig-Workers-Under-the-Social-Security-Umbrella.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>A new National Social Security Board will advise the Centre on welfare schemes and monitor social security measures for gig, platform and unorganised workers</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T06:58:47.607Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre notifies social security board for gig, platform and unorganised workers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-vehicle-curbs-from-november-1-check-which-vehicles-will-be-barred</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-30/3ap086wo/Delhi-Traffic-Checkpoint-at-India-Gate.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>BS-VI-compliant, CNG and electric vehicles, along with vehicles covered under specified exemptions, will be allowed | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T06:52:09.511Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi vehicle curbs from November 1: Check which vehicles will be barred</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi vehicle restrictions, Delhi traffic rules November 1, Delhi pollution curbs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/murder-case-sc-directs-expelled-jdu-mla-anant-singh-to-surrender-by-december-1</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-25/xn6naokh/HVZ1KNvaMAAsoY.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The bench directed the Bihar Police to complete the investigation in the case within four months | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T06:46:52.107Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Murder case: SC directs expelled JD(U) MLA Anant Singh to surrender by December 1</news:title>
<news:keywords>Anant Singh , JD(U) MLA Anant Singh</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-to-frame-rules-soon-to-bar-new-govt-school-teachers-from-political-activities-minister</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T06:44:37.752Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal to frame rules soon to bar new govt school teachers from political activities: Minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/jammu-and-kashmir/terror-financing-module-10-associates-of-terrorists-arrested-in-jk</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-30/vl4c4zym/₹500-Investigation-Scene.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T06:41:42.418Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Terror financing module: 10 associates of terrorists arrested in J&amp;K</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jammu &amp; Kashmir</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/pm-kisan-money-today-how-to-check-e-kyc-and-beneficiary-status-online</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-10-04/jr8o1mqk/PTI10022024000341B-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Eligible farmers will receive Rs 2,000 directly in their bank accounts | File image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T06:30:08.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM-Kisan money today: How to check e-KYC and beneficiary status online</news:title>
<news:keywords>PM-Kisan 24th installment, PM-Kisan e-KYC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/no-parking-10-pm-deadline-what-diljit-dosanjh-told-fans-ahead-of-delhi-concert</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-30/7nxo5pn2/Thank-You-Folks-😇🙏🏽-BAUT-PYAR-TE-RESPECT-🙏🏽-Tonight-Manchester-🇬🇧-And-One-More-Surprise-T.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Diljit Dosanjh's Aura India Tour 2026 begins in Delhi on October 30, with the singer sharing travel and concert timing details for fans | File image/Instagram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T06:24:22.635Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No parking, 10 pm deadline: What Diljit Dosanjh told fans ahead of Delhi concert</news:title>
<news:keywords>Diljit Dosanjh, Diljit Dosanjh Delhi concert, Aura India Tour 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/fire-breaks-out-on-28th-floor-of-kolkatas-south-city-apartments</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-30/d511rpl4/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-30-at-11.38.06-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A fire scare at Kolkata's South City apartments ended without injuries after seven fire tenders contained the blaze within 40 minutes</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T06:16:02.864Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fire breaks out on 28th floor of Kolkata's South City apartments</news:title>
<news:keywords>South City, South City fire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/greater-noida-pnb-fraud-bank-settles-rs-43-lakh-claims-promises-to-honour-genuine-claims</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-30/tpcozrdh/punjab-national-bank-pnb-bank-logo-free-free-vector.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As PNB examines complaints over missing deposits, here's how customers can report unauthorised transactions and seek redressal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T06:11:40.712Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Greater Noida PNB fraud: Bank settles Rs 43 lakh claims, promises to honour genuine claims</news:title>
<news:keywords>PNB fraud, Greater Noida PNB fraud</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/ramayana-crosses-rs-17-crore-in-india-2-million-worldwide-in-advance-sales</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-14/uaa1iumt/Screenshot-2026-09-14-095654.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Premium formats and overseas markets are adding to the buzz around ‘Ramayana’, which is set to release in theatres on November 5</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T06:01:52.911Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Ramayana' crosses Rs 17 crore in India, $2 million worldwide in advance sales</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ramayana, Ramayana movie</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-grants-bail-to-2-convicts-in-bilkis-bano-gang-rape-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-04-22/4loryoql/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-21-at-18.22.16.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>More than two years after overturning the remission granted to 11 convicts, the Supreme Court has granted bail to two men in the Bilkis Bano case</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T05:54:32.104Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court grants bail to 2 convicts in Bilkis Bano gang rape case</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/1330-unrecognised-political-parties-lack-financial-reports-for-fy-2024-25-reveals-adr</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-30/3q31yqu7/Election-Funding-Under-Scrutiny.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gujarat topped the list with a reported income of Rs 510.42 crore | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T04:43:43.489Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>1,330 unrecognised political parties lack financial reports for FY 2024-25, reveals ADR</news:title>
<news:keywords>FY 2024-25</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
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<image:caption>The CTI fears traffic congestion and supply disruptions could affect business worth Rs 10,000-12,000 crore across 20 markets</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T04:38:29.594Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi traders urge Congress to postpone November 1 rally, cite Rs 12,000 crore business risk</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/north-dakota-gets-first-life-size-mahatma-gandhi-statue-indian-american-community-welcomes-move</loc>
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<image:caption>The statue was unveiled at Peace Park in downtown Bismarck, North Dakota | X/@sidhant</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T04:35:53.777Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>North Dakota gets first life-size Mahatma Gandhi statue, Indian-American community welcomes move</news:title>
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<image:caption>His final cinematic appearance is set to be in 'Avengers: Doomsday', scheduled for release in India on December 17 | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T04:32:04.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Star Trek' icon Patrick Stewart dies at 86 after battle with Alzheimer's</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/vinesh-phogat-case-delhi-hc-sets-2-week-deadline-for-wfi-decision</loc>
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<image:caption>The notices relate to alleged indiscipline, anti-doping rule violations and misconduct during Asian Games selection trials | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T04:26:27.679Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vinesh Phogat case: Delhi HC sets 2-week deadline for WFI decision</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vinesh Phogat, Delhi High Court, Wrestling Federation of India</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-bloc-shifts-gyanesh-kumars-peoples-impeachment-to-kharges-home</loc>
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<image:caption>The Opposition has shifted its proposed 'people's impeachment' of Gyanesh Kumar to Kharge's residence ahead of its November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan | File image</image:caption>
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<news:title>INDIA bloc shifts Gyanesh Kumar's 'people's impeachment' to Kharge's home</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gyanesh Kumar, Mallikarjun Kharge</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/heavy-rain-thunderstorms-likely-in-delhi-ncr-imd-issues-red-alert</loc>
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<image:caption>Commuters navigate the rain in Delhi as the IMD forecasts more showers | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T04:17:42.790Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy rain, thunderstorms likely in Delhi-NCR, IMD issues red alert</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/netanyahus-likud-wins-most-seats-but-falls-short-of-majority-in-israel-election</loc>
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<image:caption>Supporters of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu celebrate at Likud party headquarters in Jerusalem following the release of the first exit poll results in Israel's general election | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T04:07:17.471Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Netanyahu's Likud wins most seats but falls short of majority in Israel election</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/flash-flood-threat-looms-over-bengal-assam-after-glacial-lake-outburst-in-bhutan</loc>
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<image:caption>A glacial lake outburst at Shintaphu Lake in Bhutan's Gasa district triggered the flood | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-30T03:57:27.850Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flash flood threat looms over Bengal, Assam after glacial lake outburst in Bhutan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhutan, Bengal , Assam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/cm-mann-says-punjab-youth-can-now-build-future-at-home-slams-political-rivals</loc>
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<image:caption>Mann handed over Rs 51 lakh for village development and targeted Congress, Akali Dal and BJP leaders over their political ambitions</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T18:40:12.418Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Mann says Punjab youth can now build future at home, slams political rivals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Punjab</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/government-bars-import-of-medicines-with-less-than-one-year-of-remaining-shelf-life</loc>
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<image:caption>Biological drugs and radiopharmaceuticals can be imported under a separate provision allowing 60 per cent of their labelled shelf life</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T18:39:32.139Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government bars import of medicines with less than one year of remaining shelf life</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/rashid-khan-becomes-first-bowler-to-claim-200-wickets-in-mens-t20is</loc>
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<image:caption>The achievement adds to Rashid’s standing as one of the leading bowlers in T20 cricket, with his leg-spin and variations making him a key part of Afghanistan’s bowling attack</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T18:36:09.472Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rashid Khan becomes first bowler to claim 200 wickets in men’s T20Is</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/haryana-hikes-sugarcane-price-by-rs-35-per-quintal-over-two-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-06/03a29syb/PTI04062026000197B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Farmers were expected to earn an additional Rs 10,000 to Rs 11,300 per acre as the state sought to offset rising cultivation costs</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T18:32:28.739Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana hikes sugarcane price by Rs 35 per quintal over two years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Haryana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/jamia-agrees-to-students-demands-sets-timeline-for-union-polls-after-20-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-29/objgdxx8/PTI10292026000184A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Administration agreed to withdraw disciplinary action against protesters as prolonged agitation over restoration of elected union continued</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T18:32:07.312Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jamia agrees to students' demands, sets timeline for union polls after 20 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/ccs-clears-rs-40000-crore-next-generation-corvette-programme-for-navy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-29/yzn2jd7b/ANI-20261029175519.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The programme is set to strengthen India’s indigenous naval shipbuilding capacity and expand the Navy’s fleet of combat vessels</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T18:29:19.524Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CCS clears Rs 40,000 crore next-generation corvette programme for Navy</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/pnb-suspends-12-employees-files-cbi-case-over-alleged-bank-fraud-involving-10-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-29/nlkugiuq/punjab-national-bank-perintalmanna-malappuram-nationalised-banks-ft8ielenb8.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>A branch employee allegedly misused passwords, including that of the branch manager, to transfer money from individual customer accounts</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T18:27:19.551Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PNB suspends 12 employees, files CBI case over alleged bank fraud involving ₹10 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Exclusive</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/ec-extends-sir-deadline-in-five-states-final-voter-rolls-due-on-november-30</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-09/3c8j3fuq/SIR-Bengal.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>The extension will give election officials more time to complete verification and process claims and objections before publishing the updated voter lists</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T18:23:56.641Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EC extends SIR deadline in five states, final voter rolls due on November 30</news:title>
<news:keywords>Exclusive</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/how-super-el-nino-could-threaten-indias-growth-story</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-29/jz3oca20/3ec6b9d2-3535-4217-b3f6-3932bd625d57.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>IMF retained its 7 per cent growth outlook for FY27 and FY28, citing robust domestic demand and strong services activity</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T17:42:07.951Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Super El Nino could threaten India's growth story</news:title>
<news:keywords>Special Reports</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/who-ordered-nationwide-sir-activists-question-ecs-decision-making-process</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-29/9pemn2p3/PTI10292026000202A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Activists sought disclosure of official records, electronic approvals and details of changes to electoral rolls and voter registration forms</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T17:08:55.120Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Who ordered nationwide SIR? Activists question EC's decision-making process</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-records-coldest-october-day-in-4-years-as-cyclone-arnab-brings-rain-across-north-india</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-29/aynxv8xv/wintersolstice.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IMD issued thunderstorm alerts for several states as heavy rainfall triggered floods, landslides and rescue operations in Odisha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T17:06:40.219Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi records coldest October day in 4 years as Cyclone Arnab brings rain across north India</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/jammu-and-kashmir/damaged-police-uniform-found-in-kathua-security-forces-launch-border-searches</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-29/cm6b5j1s/PTI10292026000150A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Search operations were also carried out along the International Border in Jammu district following the recovery</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T17:03:06.723Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Damaged police uniform found in Kathua, security forces launch border searches</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jammu &amp; Kashmir, Nation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/odisha/36-trains-cancelled-30-diverted-as-cyclone-arnab-disrupts-services-on-howrahchennai-route</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-29/nm7yp2xm/PTI10292026000274B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Heavy rainfall of around 550 mm in Odisha's Ganjam district had caused flooding along the Ichchapuram-Jhadupudi section</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T17:00:15.958Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>36 trains cancelled, 30 diverted as Cyclone Arnab disrupts services on Howrah–Chennai route</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/former-england-cricketer-owais-shah-named-milan-icons-head-coach-for-italia-t10-league</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-29/h3f8ujye/owais-shah-head-coach-milan-icons.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former England international said he was excited to guide Milan Icons and contribute to cricket's growth in Italy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-29T16:55:52.605Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former England cricketer Owais Shah named Milan Icons head coach for Italia T10 League</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket</news:keywords>
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