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<image:caption>Aadhaar authentication to determine access to subsidised LPG refills from October 1 | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:title>LPG Aadhaar authentication becomes mandatory for subsidised refills from October 1</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/deepika-padukone-and-ranveer-singh-welcome-second-baby-girl-announce-birth-with-a-footprint-post</loc>
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<image:caption>Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcome their second daughter with a heartfelt post | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:title>Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcome second baby girl, announce birth with a footprint post</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/dusu-poll-results-slap-on-rahul-gandhis-face-rejection-of-politics-of-falsehood-bjp</loc>
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<image:caption>ABVP wins three posts, BJP says youth rejected Congress politics | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:title>DUSU poll results slap on Rahul Gandhi's face, rejection of politics of falsehood: BJP</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/abvp-calls-for-observing-september-20-as-bengali-language-day-in-memory-of-darivit-firing-victims</loc>
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<image:caption>ABVP seeks Bengali Language Day recognition, honours Darivit protest victims | Facebook / ABVP Paschimbanga</image:caption>
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<news:title>ABVP calls for observing September 20 as 'Bengali Language Day’ in memory of Darivit firing victims</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/iit-bombay-student-death-police-file-abetment-case-after-family-alleges-torture</loc>
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<image:caption>Family alleges torture after IIT Bombay student dies, police begin probe | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T13:43:41.294Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IIT Bombay student death sparks protests as family alleges torture</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/smoke-flames-near-riyadh-airport-after-saudi-arabia-issues-aerial-threat-alert</loc>
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<image:caption>Saudi Arabia issues aerial alert as smoke and flames rise near Riyadh airport | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T13:33:37.409Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Smoke, flames near Riyadh airport after Saudi Arabia issues aerial threat alert</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/gastronomy/how-chronic-stress-can-trigger-stomach-problems-and-affect-digestion</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-19/yrjl66a9/Image-Sep-19-2026-065425-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Stress can affect your gut, triggering acidity, bloating, cramps and bowel problems | Representational Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T13:25:46.129Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How chronic stress can trigger stomach problems and affect digestion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gastronomy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/congresss-nandigram-candidate-milan-pradhan-sent-to-judicial-custody-ahead-of-october-6-bypoll</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress candidate Milan Pradhan remanded to custody ahead of Nandigram bypoll | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T13:13:16.487Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress's Nandigram candidate Milan Pradhan sent to judicial custody ahead of October 6 bypoll</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/uttar-pradesh-court-issues-notice-to-rahul-gandhi-in-hathras-defamation-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Rahul Gandhi served notice in defamation case over 2024 Hathras remarks | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T13:04:52.199Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttar Pradesh court issues notice to Rahul Gandhi in Hathras defamation case</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/himachal-pradesh/five-students-arrested-after-sfi-abvp-clash-at-himachal-pradesh-university</loc>
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<image:caption>Five arrested after student groups clash at Himachal Pradesh University | Representational Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T12:56:02.402Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five students arrested after SFI-ABVP clash at Himachal Pradesh University</news:title>
<news:keywords>Himachal Pradesh, Nation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/andhra-pradesh/ed-findings-point-to-rs-230-crore-tirupati-ghee-adulteration-over-5-years-alleges-tdp-leader</loc>
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<image:caption>ED probe flags alleged five-year adulterated ghee supply to TTD | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T12:49:17.040Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED findings point to Rs 230 crore Tirupati Ghee Adulteration over 5 years, alleges TDP leader</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Nation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/dusu-results-2026-abvp-sweeps-three-posts-independent-deepanshu-shokeen-wins-vp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-19/6t7go6z0/HSk5UywbYAAALdr.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ABVP won three of the four DUSU central posts, with Yash Dabas becoming president while Independent candidate Deepanshu Shokeen secured the VP seat | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T11:44:30.490Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DUSU results 2026: ABVP sweeps three posts, Independent Deepanshu Shokeen wins VP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/rbi-orders-removal-of-babasaheb-patil-7-latur-dcc-bank-directors-over-10-year-tenure</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-02/oc3x51xp/STOCK_PTI4_5_2018_0020.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Seven directors resigned before the RBI's final order, while the central bank directed the Latur DCC Bank to remove the ineligible director</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T11:39:28.628Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RBI orders removal of Babasaheb Patil, 7 Latur DCC Bank directors over 10-year tenure</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/who-is-deepanshu-shokeen-bus-conductors-son-who-made-dusu-history</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-19/huzarghe/HSkQ7Qca4AEaZ7F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deepanshu Shokeen contested the DUSU election independently after being asked to withdraw his NSUI-backed nomination and went on to win the VP post | X</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T11:34:10.899Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Who is Deepanshu Shokeen, bus conductor's son who made DUSU history?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/not-in-favour-of-firs-against-farmers-over-stubble-burning-punjab-cm-mann</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-19/6spvhdt9/PTI05072026000284B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With paddy harvesting set to begin, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann urged incentives for farmers to manage stubble and avoid burning crop residue | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T10:58:20.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Not in favour of FIRs against farmers over stubble burning': Punjab CM Mann</news:title>
<news:keywords>Punjab, Nation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/why-arrest-him-now-congress-questions-milan-pradhans-arrest-before-nandigram-bypoll</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-06/083kjqz1/Pawan%20Khera.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader Pawan Khera questioned why Milan Pradhan was arrested now, after Mamata Banerjee extended support to him for the Nandigram bypoll | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T10:55:15.119Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Why arrest him now?' Congress questions Milan Pradhan's arrest before Nandigram bypoll</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/ajay-devgns-golmaal-5-to-release-in-january-2027-akshay-kumar-joins-franchise</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T10:25:18.112Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ajay Devgn's 'Golmaal 5' to release in January 2027, Akshay Kumar joins franchise</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/nepal-pm-balendra-shah-announces-disaster-early-warning-system-as-top-priority</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-04-09/lkxorfss/thhy.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nepal will prioritise disaster early warning systems after the Bhotekoshi floods, PM Balendra Shah said while addressing the nation on Constitution Day | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T10:17:41.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nepal PM Balendra Shah announces disaster early warning system as ‘top priority’</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/tata-sons-listing-shapoor-mistry-backs-rbi-move-highlights-transparency-and-governance</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-19/scu0l42e/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-19-2026-033128-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The SP Group chairman said a listed Tata Sons could provide greater visibility into its value while strengthening governance and supporting Tata Trusts' philanthropy | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T10:02:19.541Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tata Sons listing: Shapoor Mistry backs RBI move, highlights transparency and governance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/us-tariff-threat-indian-exporters-fear-100-duty-could-disrupt-shipments</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-19/5cp6syky/PTI07102026000314A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Malta-flagged container ship MSC Trieste arrives at Vizhinjam International Seaport, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | Representational image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T09:40:56.343Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US tariff threat: Indian exporters fear 100% duty could disrupt shipments</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/serious-lacuna-supreme-court-acquits-ex-rpf-officer-in-2005-bribery-case-flags-cbi-probe-lapses</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-19/l16cbnwx/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-19-2026-025901-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>A 21-year-old corruption case ended in acquittal after the Supreme Court flagged lapses in the CBI investigation and doubts over the trap procedure | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T09:29:28.780Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Serious lacuna': Supreme Court acquits ex-RPF officer in 2005 bribery case, flags CBI probe lapses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/ravneet-bittu-detained-after-alcohol-egg-protest-near-cm-manns-convoy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/tl5e3q93/HNM4PufbAAAmjnU.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ravneet Bittu was detained by Punjab Police after staging a protest near Mann's convoy at PAU, a day after alleging an attack on his cavalcade | File image/X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T09:19:21.549Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ravneet Bittu detained after 'alcohol, egg' protest near CM Mann's convoy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Punjab, Nation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/delhi-high-court-gets-7-new-judges-as-centre-withholds-one-collegium-recommendation</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T08:38:16.068Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi High Court gets 7 new judges as Centre withholds one collegium recommendation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/surendra-koli-changed-name-to-sada-ram-worked-at-haridwar-tea-stall-before-death</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/spny4153/HSfDRtYaAAAfNA1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nithari killings case accused Surinder Koli was found hanging at his rented tea stall in Haridwar, with police now investigating his death</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T08:35:11.200Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Surendra Koli changed name to 'Sada Ram', worked at Haridwar tea stall before death</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/riyadh-on-alert-as-saudi-arabia-issues-air-raid-warning-amid-houthi-attacks</loc>
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<image:caption>An air raid alert in Riyadh and reports of explosions have raised fresh concerns as Saudi Arabia and the Houthis exchange attacks | Representational image/AI generated</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T08:28:32.814Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Riyadh on alert as Saudi Arabia issues air raid warning amid Houthi attacks</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/tamil-nadu-bypolls-eps-vijay-set-for-campaign-blitz-in-madurantakam-dharapuram</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-19/1mjffod4/PTI07292026000607B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The October 6 Tamil Nadu bypolls are taking shape as a five-way contest, with EPS and Vijay preparing to campaign across the two SC-reserved seats | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T08:21:26.506Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu bypolls: EPS, Vijay set for campaign blitz in Madurantakam, Dharapuram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Nation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/indias-ftas-opening-new-career-opportunities-for-youth-pm-modi</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the inauguration of the International Conference, in New Delhi, on Saturday | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T08:17:44.434Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's FTAs opening new career opportunities for youth: PM Modi</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/darjeeling-honeymoon-horror-newlywed-bride-suffers-burns-across-over-60-of-body</loc>
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<image:caption>A newlywed bride reportedly suffered severe burns during a barbecue session at a Darjeeling homestay, with CCTV footage of the incident going viral</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T07:12:48.607Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Darjeeling honeymoon horror: Newlywed bride suffers burns across over 60% of body</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/emily-in-paris-star-lily-collins-bids-farewell-to-title-character-ahead-of-final-season</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-19/eb63npyz/Parisian-premiere-of-our-dreams.-Cannot-believe-its-been-FIVE-seasons-and-six-years-with-my-em-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lily Collins has completed her final day on the set of 'Emily in Paris', sharing a heartfelt note as the Netflix series prepares to conclude | Instagram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T07:01:56.074Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Emily in Paris’ star Lily Collins bids farewell to title character ahead of final season</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/rejinagar-bypoll-mamata-banerjee-faction-candidate-rabiul-alam-chowdhury-withdraws-nomination</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T06:42:19.975Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rabiul Alam Chowdhury withdraws from Rejinagar bypoll, takes U-turn hours later</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/asian-games-2026-indian-cricketers-await-correct-sized-kits-before-japan-departure</loc>
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<image:caption>India's players celebrate the wicket of Afghanistan's Sediqullah Atal during the third and final T20I cricket match between India and Afghanistan, in New Delhi | Representational image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T06:34:24.306Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games 2026: Indian cricketers await correct-sized kits before Japan departure</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/uapa-attachment-order-is-final-appeal-maintainable-before-hc-says-delhi-high-court</loc>
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<image:caption>The Delhi High Court has held that an appeal against a special judge’s order upholding UAPA property attachment is maintainable before the High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T06:29:13.169Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAPA attachment order is final, appeal maintainable before HC, says Delhi High Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/mamata-banerjee-moves-supreme-court-against-ec-freeze-on-trinamool-congress-name-symbol</loc>
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<image:caption>Mamata Banerjee has challenged the EC’s decision to bar both TMC factions from using the original party name and symbol in the October 6 bypolls</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T06:10:30.769Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mamata Banerjee moves Supreme Court against EC freeze on Trinamool Congress name, symbol</news:title>
<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/fuel-pumps-may-stop-accepting-upi-payments-above-rs-2000-from-october-15</loc>
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<image:caption>Dealers want fuel sales exempted from MDR and have raised concerns over accepting UPI payments above Rs 2,000 | Representational image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T06:06:18.145Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fuel pumps may stop accepting UPI payments above Rs 2,000 from October 15</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/why-did-this-kishore-kumar-biography-win-the-best-book-on-cinema-award-patna-hc-asks-centre</loc>
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<image:caption>Two years after the honour, a petition has challenged the selection of ‘Kishore Kumar: The Ultimate Biography’ as the Best Book on Cinema | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T05:51:53.562Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why did this Kishore Kumar biography win the ‘Best Book on Cinema’ award? Patna HC asks Centre</news:title>
<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/brad-pitt-returns-as-gerry-lane-in-long-awaited-world-war-z-sequel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/d6p9g0ar/vfdfb.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Brad Pitt is set to return for the 'World War Z' sequel, which will be directed by Edward Berger and written by Dennis Kelly | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T05:42:25.008Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Brad Pitt returns as Gerry Lane in long-awaited 'World War Z' sequel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/dusu-counting-abvp-leads-in-early-trends-for-presidents-post</loc>
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<image:caption>Security personnel and officials during the counting of vote for the Delhi University Students Union elections amid heightened security, in New Delhi, on Saturday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T05:39:11.073Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DUSU counting: ABVP leads in early trends for president's post</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Nation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/government-officials-caught-taking-bribes-must-not-be-reposted-in-same-district-haryana-acb</loc>
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<image:caption>Haryana ACB chief Arshinder Singh Chawla said departments have been told to avoid same-district repostings after bribery cases | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T05:18:30.201Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government officials caught taking bribes must not be reposted in same district: Haryana ACB</news:title>
<news:keywords>Haryana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/punjab-government-announces-8-da-hike-for-8-lakh-employees-pensioners</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/8ec7d17f-9b26-4fda-b23d-2449be3dff6f/PTI05_11_2024_000325A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Punjab government has announced an 8 per cent DA increase after a prolonged standoff with employees over pending demands | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T05:05:52.164Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab government announces 8% DA hike for 8 lakh employees, pensioners</news:title>
<news:keywords>Punjab, Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-just-banned-cnn-ms-now-and-politico-from-the-white-househeres-why</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-19/zglim3qj/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-19-2026-103204-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Trump cited what he described as repeated 'fake news' and unfavorable coverage of his administration | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T05:02:35.298Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump just banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House—here's why</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/tech/google-gemini-cybersecurity-test-ai-guessed-passwords-accessed-protected-systems</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-19/rl5nouog/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-19-2026-101604-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Google Gemini crossed the line during a security test, accessed three protected systems | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T04:46:50.497Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Google Gemini cybersecurity test: AI guessed passwords, accessed protected systems</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tech</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/iit-bombay-student-dies-by-suicide-after-being-caught-using-chatgpt-during-exam-protests-erupt</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-19/v2gd5btj/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-19-2026-095950-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>IIT Bombay students demand accountability following the death of a second-year student | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T04:30:23.496Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IIT Bombay student dies by suicide after being caught using ChatGPT during exam, protests erupt </news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/spicejet-flights-hit-by-disruption-at-delhi-airport-passengers-face-delays-cancellations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-19/cpuz99y5/HSiqsYMbQAAFXfX.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As SpiceJet flights were disrupted in Delhi, airport teams coordinate assistance for passengers | X/@DelhiAirport</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T04:13:01.897Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SpiceJet flights hit by disruption at Delhi airport, passengers face delays, cancellations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-announces-greenland-deal-says-us-gets-permanent-control-over-security</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-19/jppn1iz0/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-19-2026-093814-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Trump says the Greenland deal gives Washington permanent security control and prevents adversaries from establishing bases or sensitive investments | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T04:08:55.731Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump announces Greenland deal, says US gets ‘permanent control’ over security</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-extends-usd-100000-h-1b-fee-for-one-more-year-new-scrutiny-for-visa-applications</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-04/wtbo535s/20250924150720H-1B-Visa.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Trump has extended the USD 1,00,000 H-1B visa fee for another year while ordering greater scrutiny of applications and employer layoffs | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T03:56:57.153Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump extends USD 1,00,000 H-1B fee for one more year, new scrutiny for visa applications</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-signs-russia-sanctions-bill-can-now-impose-100-tariffs-on-india-china</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-03-12/d3vaxj2q/the-india-us-trade-deal-would-be-a-booster-shot-for-india-under-the-china-plus-one-formula-file-im-035609547-16x90.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India and China could face tariffs of up to 100% after Trump signed a new US law targeting major purchasers of Russian energy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T03:53:48.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump signs Russia sanctions bill, can now impose 100% tariffs on India, China</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/zelenskyy-rallies-seven-nations-under-new-carpathian-eight-amid-russian-strikes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-09-25/mk9ywoh8/AP09242025000003A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Summit opens in western Ukraine amid Russian strikes, growing concern over hybrid threats in Europe and stalled US-mediated efforts to end the war</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T18:59:31.569Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Zelenskyy rallies seven nations under new Carpathian Eight amid Russian strikes</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/lack-of-charging-points-keeping-buyers-away-from-electric-cars-says-supreme-court</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-04-09/tamjnhns/khhkh.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bench suggests EV chargers at Supreme Court while hearing dispute over MIDC land allotted for an electric vehicle charging facility</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T18:54:09.798Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lack of charging points keeping buyers away from electric cars, says Supreme Court 

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<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/not-in-favour-of-fixing-deadlines-for-high-courts-to-decide-cases-says-supreme-court</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/7z74il8d/STOCKPTI61620260058.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Top court declines request for time-bound disposal of pending High Court matter, says such directions should not become routine</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T18:54:02.237Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Not in favour of fixing deadlines for High Courts to decide cases, says Supreme Court

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<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/lady-gaga-michael-polansky-name-baby-girl-rose-bean-with-special-musical-connections</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/eznsb5s3/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-19-2026-121931-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky choose musical name Rose Bean for their first baby girl together</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T18:50:14.019Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lady Gaga, Michael Polansky name baby girl Rose Bean with special musical connections

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<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/radhika-apte-recalls-being-asked-to-perform-action-scene-in-innerwear</loc>
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<image:caption>Radhika opens up about setting boundaries on film sets while discussing uncomfortable experiences and changing attitudes in the industry</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T18:50:07.096Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Radhika Apte recalls being asked to perform 'action scene in innerwear'

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<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/daayra-opens-below-rs-1-crore-gives-kareena-kapoor-her-lowest-box-office-start</loc>
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<image:caption>Film records around 11 per cent occupancy as Hindi version contributes Rs 82 lakh; Kunal Kemmu’s Vibe opens ahead at Rs 1.13 crore</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T18:44:28.240Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Daayra' opens below Rs 1 crore, gives Kareena Kapoor her lowest box-office start

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<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/total-alcohol-ban-can-push-liquor-trade-underground-and-fuel-lethal-brews-says-supreme-court</loc>
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<image:caption>SC calls for stricter licensing, dedicated methanol tankers and scrutiny of industrial units while quashing two provisions of Maharashtra Poisons Rules</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T18:42:13.904Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Total alcohol ban can push liquor trade underground and fuel lethal brews', says Supreme Court</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/ram-temple-donation-theft-case-judicial-custody-of-eight-accused-extended-till-september-21</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/j1a2coy8/PTI09132026000308B-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Investigators have recovered Rs 79.85 lakh in case involving alleged embezzlement of cash and valuables offered by devotees</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T18:39:40.568Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ram temple donation theft case: Judicial custody of eight accused extended till September 21

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<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/tata-sierra-legend-series-launched-at-rs-1199-lakh-gets-18-new-variants</loc>
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<image:caption>Legend Series commands Rs 50,000-70,000 premium over corresponding trims, while existing Sierra range is renamed Signature Series</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T18:37:29.940Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tata Sierra Legend Series launched at Rs 11.99 lakh, gets 18 new variants</news:title>
<news:keywords>Auto</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/maruti-suzuki-launches-cng-amt-version-for-swift-dzire-and-baleno</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/zg11oroe/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-19-2026-120553-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dzire automatic S-CNG delivers claimed 36.47 km/kg, making it India’s most fuel-efficient sedan, according to the carmaker</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T18:37:15.824Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maruti Suzuki launches CNG-AMT version for Swift, Dzire and Baleno
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<news:keywords>Auto</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/cbi-books-anil-ambani-reliance-capital-in-alleged-rs-2684-crore-lic-fraud-he-denies-wrongdoing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/8rse4hfw/STOCKPTI213201920.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anil Ambani says he was a non-executive director and chairman of RCAP until RBI superseded its board in 2021, denies any wrongdoing</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T18:36:42.282Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI books Anil Ambani, Reliance Capital in alleged Rs 2,684-crore LIC fraud; he denies wrongdoing

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<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/bihar/nitish-quit-on-his-own-bjp-did-not-push-him-out-bihar-cm-samrat-choudhary</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/skma9xfw/PTI08232026000396B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Samrat also hits back at Tejashwi’s ‘selected CM’ jibe, invokes Rabri Devi while refusing to speculate on whether he will remain chief minister till 2030</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T18:33:06.614Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Nitish quit on his own, BJP did not push him out': Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary

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<news:keywords>Bihar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/energy-sourcing-based-on-national-interest-indias-stand-on-russian-oil-as-us-tariff-threat-looms</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/hkji5ua6/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-18-2026-112631-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>New Delhi says it will protect trade and economic interests, warning US legislation could have implications for bilateral ties and global energy markets</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T17:57:23.971Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Energy sourcing based on national interest’: India's stand on Russian oil as US tariff threat looms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Exclusive</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/ajit-agarkar-set-to-step-down-as-chief-selector-bcci-begins-hunt-for-successor</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-03/i8sh6nrk/PTI08212026000187B-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BCCI also begins process to replace entire junior selection committee, plans centenary celebrations and approves enhanced payments for domestic umpires</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T17:53:18.103Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ajit Agarkar set to step down as chief selector, BCCI begins hunt for successor

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<news:keywords>Cricket</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/rajnath-flags-defence-project-delays-calls-for-integrated-civil-military-aerospace-ecosystem</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/20r5jnyg/PTI09182026000338B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Singh said project delays caused by technological and other challenges must be taken seriously and timelines should be realistic</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T17:51:20.412Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajnath flags defence project delays, calls for integrated civil-military aerospace ecosystem

</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/trump-set-to-sign-russia-sanctions-bill-opening-door-to-100-tariffs-on-india</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/ynb3yoky/AP09132026000018B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India, among Russia’s biggest crude customers, faces fresh trade uncertainty as New Delhi warns measure could hurt bilateral ties and destabilise global energy markets</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T17:39:01.878Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump set to sign Russia sanctions bill, opening door to 100% tariffs on India

</news:title>
<news:keywords>Exclusive</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/head-connolly-power-australia-past-zimbabwe-to-seal-odi-series-with-2-0-lead</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/1q7nli5q/ANI-20260918165546.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hosts dominate with bat and ball to secure series with a match remaining as Zimbabwe struggle to contain Head</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T17:37:37.182Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Head, Connolly power Australia past Zimbabwe to seal ODI series with 2-0 lead

</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/akhilesh-promises-waiting-lists-in-all-upsssc-recruitments-if-sp-returns-to-power</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-09-04/5iobg337/Akhilesh-1582326002_0.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With Uttar Pradesh headed for Assembly polls next year, Akhilesh puts recruitment and unemployment at centre of SP’s youth outreach</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T17:35:30.584Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Akhilesh promises waiting lists in all UPSSSC recruitments if SP returns to power

</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/maldives-repays-150-million-to-india-even-as-economic-pressures-persist</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/ei7vxrz6/IndiaMaldives68760.jpg.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Payment comes amid improvement in India-Maldives ties and continuing efforts by President Mohamed Muizzu’s government to stabilise the island nation’s finances</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T17:23:12.492Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maldives repays $150 million to India even as economic pressures persist

</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/21-killed-78-injured-as-suicide-bombers-gunmen-storm-pakistan-police-complex-during-friday-prayers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/n52rgg5k/w1024-p16x9-00033869Z81.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At least 15 policemen among dead as seven-member militant squad launches coordinated assault during Friday prayers in restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T14:49:05.755Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>21 killed, over 100 injured as suicide bombers, gunmen storm Pakistan police complex during prayers</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/jos-buttler-scripts-history-becomes-first-batter-to-score-15000-t20-runs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/mf6vamnh/ANI-20260918045428.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Buttler breaks new ground in the shortest format as his remarkable T20 run tally crosses the 15,000 mark</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T14:24:33.396Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jos Buttler scripts history, becomes first batter to score 15,000 T20 runs

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<news:keywords>Cricket</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/congress-objects-as-indore-polices-security-conditions-mention-verma-commission-report</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/eoczosfd/STOCKPTI81120250366.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rahul Gandhi’s Indore student outreach sparks row as police invoke Rajiv Gandhi assassination security report</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T14:10:14.121Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress objects as Indore police's security conditions mention Verma Commission report</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/trophies-will-be-in-bcci-office-says-devajit-saikia-as-the-wait-for-asia-cup-trophies-continues</loc>
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<image:caption>BCCI President Mithun Manhas, Secretary Devajit Saikia and Joint Secretary Prabhtej Bhatia during the board's 95th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at its headquarters, in Mumbai</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T14:09:32.528Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Trophies will be in BCCI office', says Devajit Saikia as the wait for Asia Cup trophies continues</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/congress-claims-nandigram-candidate-milan-pradhan-arrested-hours-after-mamata-backs-him</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/i4ksoh0v/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-18-2026-072510-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The arrest adds fresh twist to Nandigram battle after Mamata faction’s nominee withdrew and former CM threw her weight behind Congress</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T14:01:18.880Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress claims Nandigram candidate 'Milan Pradhan arrested' hours after Mamata backs him</news:title>
<news:keywords>Exclusive</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/dakota-johnson-mgk-smitten-after-quietly-seeing-each-other-for-months-report</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/9u2jalcq/2237514149.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Neither star has put a label on the relationship, but recent New York outings have fuelled speculation over a budding romance</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T13:58:48.138Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dakota Johnson, MGK ‘smitten’ after quietly seeing each other for months: Report

</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/beyond-dusu-slogans-students-vote-on-hostels-menstrual-leave-fees-and-jobs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/l1kcbiqf/PTI09182026000268B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Satya Niketan tragedy brings accommodation safety into sharper focus as students seek solutions to problems extending far beyond campus politics</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T13:48:00.048Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Beyond DUSU slogans, students vote on hostels, menstrual leave, fees and jobs

</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/lord-rams-curse-suvendu-blames-mamatas-arrogance-for-tmc-split</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/q3h20lr7/PTI09012026000111B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>EC gives Mamata faction ‘football player’ symbol, while Arup Roy-led rival camp gets ‘envelope’ ahead of October 6 bypolls</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T13:37:07.965Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Lord Ram’s curse’: Suvendu blames Mamata’s ‘arrogance’ for TMC split

</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/aap-deploys-268-lakh-booth-workers-for-punjab-door-to-door-push-from-september-20</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/tawymdq1/PTI08312026000520A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Membership drive and campaign pamphlet rollout add to AAP’s grassroots push as Punjab’s pre-election political activity gathers pace</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T13:15:17.965Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAP deploys 2.68 lakh booth workers for Punjab door-to-door push from September 20

</news:title>
<news:keywords>Punjab</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/nitin-nabin-launches-4000-km-nasha-mukt-punjab-yatra-targets-aap-over-drug-crisis</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/e3cvpllu/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-18-2026-063312-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Campaign comes amid political storm over Gulzar Singh’s death as BJP seeks to turn Punjab’s drug problem into a statewide public movement</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T13:03:46.150Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nitin Nabin launches 4,000-km ‘Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra’, targets AAP over drug crisis

</news:title>
<news:keywords>Punjab</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/cm-vijay-to-launch-rs-755-crore-gold-ring-scheme-for-newborns-in-tamil-nadu-on-september-28</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/e9nb1raw/PTI09182026000147B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>₹755.83-crore annual initiative will retrospectively cover eligible newborns delivered in government facilities from June 22</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T12:59:26.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Vijay to launch Rs 755 crore gold ring scheme for newborns in Tamil Nadu on September 28

</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-calls-red-sea-escalation-totally-unacceptable-flags-threat-to-global-navigation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/12db7rai/66G5H7M2ZZJKRF43FZK73K5ITA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>New Delhi says attacks threaten freedom of navigation through strategic Bab-el-Mandeb as it calls for early restoration of stability</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T12:55:33.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India calls Red Sea escalation ‘totally unacceptable’, flags threat to global navigation

</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/telangana-hc-disqualifies-danam-nagender-as-mla-over-defection-to-congress</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/yhv6f731/Danam-nagender.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Verdict leaves Khairatabad seat vacant after Nagender crossed over from BRS and fought Lok Sabha polls for Congress</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T12:50:19.228Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC disqualifies Danam Nagender as MLA over defection to Congress

</news:title>
<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/mamata-backs-congress-in-nandigram-after-her-candidate-pulls-out-of-bypoll</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/wbs9fs3b/PTI09182026000221B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mamata says her camp will stand with INDIA bloc as Nandigram contest takes a fresh political turn</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T12:47:01.637Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mamata backs Congress in Nandigram after her candidate pulls out of bypoll

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<image:caption>The Supreme Court advised young lawyers to train with seniors and observe court proceedings to develop advocacy and courtroom skills</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T12:05:03.475Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Unless you train with seniors, you won't know 'niceties' of profession: SC to young lawyers</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pm-modi-uae-prez-discuss-west-asia-strategic-partnership-during-phone-call</loc>
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<image:caption>UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed called Modi on his birthday as the leaders discussed West Asia, bilateral ties and India’s BRICS Presidency</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T12:02:10.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi, UAE President discuss West Asia, strategic partnership during phone call</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/richa-chadhas-travel-series-musafiri-to-premiere-on-youtube-on-september-25</loc>
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<image:caption>Richa Chadha’s ‘Musafiri’ premieres September 25, with the actor exploring Mumbai through travel, conversations, history and culture | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T11:56:38.977Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Richa Chadha’s travel series ‘Musafiri’ to premiere on YouTube on September 25</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/warren-buffett-steps-down-as-chairman-after-over-50-years-son-to-lead-berkshire-hathaway-board</loc>
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<image:caption>Warren Buffett has stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman after more than 50 years, with his son Howard taking over the role | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T11:45:14.415Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Warren Buffett steps down as chairman after over 50 years, son to lead Berkshire Hathaway board</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/government-doubles-bulk-sugar-stockholding-limit-to-30-days-ahead-of-festive-season</loc>
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<image:caption>The bulk sugar stock limit has been raised to 30 days as festive demand is expected to rise, with weekly stock disclosures made mandatory | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T11:39:22.934Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government doubles bulk sugar stockholding limit to 30 days ahead of festive season</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/nandigram-bypoll-mamata-banerjee-camp-candidate-sanchita-pradhan-dey-withdraws-nomination</loc>
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<image:caption>Sanchita Pradhan Dey, the Mamata Banerjee camp’s Nandigram bypoll candidate, withdrew her nomination a day before the deadline after meeting Suvendu Adhikari | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T10:58:47.049Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nandigram bypoll: Mamata Banerjee camp candidate Sanchita Pradhan Dey withdraws nomination</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-roads-to-get-a-makeover-pwd-sets-december-deadline-to-repair-600-km</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said repair work has restarted, with 400 km covered by floated tenders and another 200 km planned | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T10:49:42.728Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi roads to get a makeover: PWD sets December deadline to repair 600 km</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/gondhal-chosen-as-indias-official-entry-for-oscars-2027</loc>
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<image:caption>Santosh Davakhar’s Marathi film ‘Gondhal’ will represent India in the Best International Feature Film race at the Oscars 2027</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T10:45:06.987Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Gondhal’ chosen as India’s official entry for Oscars 2027</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/putins-wartime-election-begins-111-million-russians-head-to-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>Russia’s first wartime parliamentary election is underway, with United Russia expected to retain its grip on the State Duma</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T10:16:34.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Putin’s wartime election begins: 111 million Russians head to polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/jkhand-exam-row-hc-extends-stay-on-termination-of-jpsc-jssc-appointees-ex-judge-to-monitor-probe</loc>
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<image:caption>The Jharkhand HC extended protection for JPSC recruits and appointed former judge Gautam Kumar Choudhary to oversee the CID investigation into alleged exam irregularities</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T10:11:51.383Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>J'khand exam row: HC extends stay on termination of JPSC-JSSC appointees; ex-judge to monitor probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/gujarat/gujarat-man-kills-5-year-old-daughter-keeps-body-in-fridge-dies-by-suicide-over-financial-crisis</loc>
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<image:caption>Police are probing the deaths of a Gujarat man and his five-year-old daughter after the child was found inside a refrigerator at their Amreli home | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T09:46:20.812Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat man kills 5-year-old daughter, keeps body in fridge, dies by suicide over financial crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Nation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/kolkata-rain-alert-imd-forecasts-thunderstorms-gusty-winds-across-south-bengal-till-september-20</loc>
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<image:caption>A low-pressure area may form over the north Andaman Sea as the IMD forecasts more rain across Kolkata and Bengal in the coming days | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T09:41:32.872Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kolkata rain alert: IMD forecasts thunderstorms, gusty winds across south Bengal till September 20</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/tmc-dispute-ec-allots-envelope-to-arup-roy-faction-football-player-to-mamata-banerjee-group</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/7cccq5gg/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-18-2026-024507-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The EC has allowed candidates backed by rival Trinamool factions to contest upcoming bypolls under separate names and symbols</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T09:15:27.676Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TMC dispute: EC allots 'Envelope' to Arup Roy faction, 'Football Player' to Mamata Banerjee group</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/surinder-koli-acquitted-in-nithari-killings-case-dies-by-suicide-in-haridwar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/spny4153/HSfDRtYaAAAfNA1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nithari killings case accused Surinder Koli was found hanging at his rented tea stall in Haridwar, with police now investigating his death</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T09:07:43.289Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Surinder Koli, acquitted in Nithari killings case, dies by suicide in Haridwar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/government-collects-over-rs-12-lakh-crore-in-direct-taxesthese-numbers-explain-why</loc>
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<image:caption>Higher advance tax payments helped lift net direct tax collection to over Rs 12 lakh crore till September 17, latest CBDT data shows</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T08:42:22.288Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government collects over Rs 12 lakh crore in direct taxes—these numbers explain why</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/delhi-high-court-bars-dusu-victory-processions-seeks-explanation-on-electoral-damages</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/m4iudvvq/PTI09162026000247A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police personnel stand guard ahead of the 'Delhi University Students' Union' elections, in New Delhi | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T08:31:41.139Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi High Court bars DUSU victory processions, seeks explanation on electoral damages</news:title>
<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-xi-dinner-whos-on-the-white-house-guest-list-full-list-here</loc>
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<image:caption>The September 24 summit comes as Washington and Beijing continue negotiations on trade, technology and other areas of bilateral relations | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T08:21:10.468Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump-Xi dinner: Who’s on the White House guest list? Full list here</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/asian-games-charani-shafali-shine-as-india-outclass-japan-to-enter-semis</loc>
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<image:caption>India's Richa Ghosh, Sree Charani and teammates during the Asian Games fourth Women's Quarter final cricket match against Japan, in Nisshin, Japan, on Friday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T08:13:02.563Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games: Charani, Shafali shine as India outclass Japan to enter semis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/neet-reform-panel-likely-to-submit-interim-report-by-september-end-centre-tells-supreme-court</loc>
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<image:caption>The Centre told the Supreme Court that the Nilekani panel has held extensive consultations and is likely to submit its first interim report this month</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T08:10:38.899Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NEET reform panel likely to submit interim report by September-end, Centre tells Supreme Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/fssai-initiates-legal-action-against-nestle-india-over-infant-nutrition-products</loc>
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<image:caption>FSSAI flagged promotional claims in two products and non-conforming Biotin content in a follow-up formula | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T08:07:23.342Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FSSAI initiates legal action against Nestle India over infant nutrition products</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/punjab-cop-shot-dead-in-amritsar-bjp-and-congress-target-aap-over-law-and-order</loc>
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<image:caption>A Punjab Police ASI was killed in a shooting in Amritsar, while BJP and Congress leaders hit out at the Bhagwant Mann government | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T07:44:44.658Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab cop shot dead in Amritsar, BJP and Congress target AAP over law and order</news:title>
<news:keywords>Punjab, Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/india-visit-likely-for-bangladesh-pm-tarique-rahman-in-november-sources-say</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-01-10/kjwe4hm9/20251231095L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tarique Rahman may travel to New Delhi in November as India and Bangladesh work on a fresh round of high-level bilateral engagement | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T07:37:54.151Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India visit likely for Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman in November, sources say</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/donor-heart-transported-95-km-from-haryana-to-delhi-in-63-minutes-for-transplant</loc>
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<image:caption>Doctors and police coordinated a 95-km green corridor to transport a donor heart from PGIMS Rohtak to a Delhi hospital | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T06:59:53.059Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Donor heart transported 95 km from Haryana to Delhi in 63 minutes for transplant</news:title>
<news:keywords>Haryana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/if-anything-happens-to-me-ravneet-singh-bittu-alleges-cavalcade-attack-on-way-to-pathankot</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/tl5e3q93/HNM4PufbAAAmjnU.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ravneet Bittu alleged that three people were apprehended after an attack on his cavalcade while he was travelling to Pathankot for the BJP yatra | File image/X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T06:55:29.005Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'If anything happens to me...': Ravneet Singh Bittu alleges cavalcade attack on way to Pathankot</news:title>
<news:keywords>Punjab, Nation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/stranger-things-star-millie-bobby-brown-welcomes-second-child-with-jake-bongiovi</loc>
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<image:caption>Millie Bobby Brown announced the arrival of her second child with Jake Bongiovi in a social media post captioned, 'Hi little guy' | Instagram/milliebobbybrown</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T06:40:41.956Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Stranger Things' star Millie Bobby Brown welcomes second child with Jake Bongiovi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/hanuman-ansh-crosses-rs-300-crore-worldwide-becomes-3rd-highest-grossing-hindi-film-of-2026</loc>
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<image:caption>‘Hanuman Ansh’ has emerged as a major box office success, trailing only ‘Dhurandhar 2’ and ‘Border 2’ among Hindi films released in 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T06:32:43.939Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Hanuman Ansh' crosses Rs 300 crore worldwide, becomes 3rd highest-grossing Hindi film of 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>For around Rs 6.5 crore, travellers can undergo astronaut-style training before experiencing weightlessness and views of Earth from a suborbital spacecraft | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T06:29:01.918Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six days, Rs 6.5 crore, one spaceflight: China lists ultra-luxury space tour</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/upi-fee-wont-hit-consumers-government-plans-monitoring-system-for-merchants-reveals-report</loc>
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<image:caption>The government has rejected claims that US pressure led to the UPI MDR decision and said it does not expect the move to reduce UPI usage | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T06:02:45.505Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UPI fee won't hit consumers? Government plans monitoring system for merchants, reveals report</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/sikh-trucker-stabbed-17-times-in-wyoming-days-after-dhs-mr-singh-post-sparks-outrage</loc>
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<image:caption>Jasjit Singh Dhanoa, director of legal services at the Jakara Movement, speaks with the Sacramento truck driver who was attacked in Wyoming on Sunday, September 13 | X/@RepThompson</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T05:20:26.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sikh trucker stabbed 17 times in Wyoming days after DHS 'Mr Singh' post sparks outrage</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/swatantra-bhardwaj-walks-out-of-tihar-after-delhi-court-grants-3-week-interim-bail</loc>
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<image:caption>Swatantra Bhardwaj was released late Thursday after being lodged in Tihar since September 7 in connection with an alleged Jantar Mantar assault | File image/X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T05:10:12.996Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Swatantra Bhardwaj walks out of Tihar after Delhi court grants 3-week interim bail</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/iphone-18-mania-buyers-queue-for-hours-across-delhi-mumbai-bengaluru-watch</loc>
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<image:caption>People wait in a queue outside the Apple Store at Select Citywalk Mall during the official sales launch of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in India, in New Delhi, on Friday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T05:04:56.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>iPhone 18 mania: Buyers queue for hours across Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru | WATCH</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/air-india-kanishka-bombing-probe-likely-to-go-inactive-in-canada-victims-families-dismayed</loc>
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<image:caption>Victims’ families have expressed distress over a possible reduction in the Canadian investigation into the 1985 Air India Flight 182 bombing | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T05:00:02.725Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Air India Kanishka bombing probe likely to go 'inactive' in Canada, victims' families 'dismayed'</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/cockroaches-flies-and-urinal-in-food-area-mumbais-108-year-old-olympia-loses-licence</loc>
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<image:caption>Olympia Coffee House is among 14 Maharashtra food establishments whose licences were suspended after FDA inspections found food safety violations | X/@mumbaiheritage</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T04:50:26.503Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cockroaches, flies and urinal in food area: Mumbai’s 108-year-old Olympia loses licence</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/now-party-chori-has-become-a-symbol-of-democratic-decline-rahul-gandhi-on-tmc-name-symbol-row</loc>
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<image:caption>The Congress leader invoked the Shiv Sena and NCP splits while attacking the EC over its order on the rival TMC factions | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T04:41:44.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Now party chori' has become a symbol of democratic decline': Rahul Gandhi on TMC name-symbol row</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/mamata-banerjee-led-tmc-submits-names-symbol-choices-to-ec-under-strongest-protest</loc>
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<image:caption>The Mamata camp has submitted new name and symbol options after the EC temporarily barred both TMC factions from using the AITC name and ‘flowers and grass’ symbol | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T04:38:06.822Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mamata Banerjee-led TMC submits names, symbol choices to EC 'under strongest protest'</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/no-warning-no-certification-centre-changes-rules-for-films-showing-drug-use</loc>
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<image:caption>The new CBFC guidelines prescribe an on-screen anti-drug warning for films depicting drug consumption, use or trafficking | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T04:32:11.614Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No warning, no certification? Centre changes rules for films showing drug use</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/tata-sons-approves-five-year-extension-for-n-chandrasekaran-ipo-plans-set-in-motion</loc>
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<image:caption>Tata Sons has backed Chandrasekaran for another five years, even as Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata opposed the resolution | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T04:23:20.786Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tata Sons approves five-year extension for N Chandrasekaran, IPO plans set in motion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-horror-16-year-old-goes-to-meet-friend-is-gang-raped-and-stabbed-to-death</loc>
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<image:caption>A CCTV trail involving a tempo helped Delhi police trace four accused in the alleged gang-rape and murder of a 16-year-old girl | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T04:00:28.480Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi horror: 16-year-old goes to meet 'friend', is gang-raped and stabbed to death</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/noida-traders-threaten-return-to-cash-over-new-upi-levy-demand-rollback</loc>
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<image:caption>Merchant groups sought withdrawal of the levy, arguing that transaction costs could undermine years of progress towards digital payments</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T18:59:42.008Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Noida traders threaten return to cash over new UPI levy, demand rollback

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<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-set-to-sign-sweeping-russia-sanctions-bill-india-among-countries-facing-tariff-risk</loc>
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<image:caption>The measure could have significant implications for India and China as Washington seeks to squeeze revenues funding Russia’s war in Ukraine</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T18:52:05.481Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump set to sign sweeping Russia sanctions bill, India among countries facing tariff risk

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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/pakistan-army-reportedly-signs-drone-pact-with-us-firm-linked-to-trump-sons</loc>
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<image:caption>The US defence firm is set to merge with a company backed indirectly by Donald Trump Jr and Eric Trump</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T18:27:07.773Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan Army reportedly signs drone pact with US firm linked to Trump sons

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<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/trumps-daughter-goes-full-desi-in-manish-malhotra-at-ambani-ganpati-celebrations</loc>
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<image:caption>Tiffany attended the festivities with husband Michael Boulos, with her traditional Indian look drawing attention on social media</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T18:26:57.658Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump's daughter goes ‘full desi’ in Manish Malhotra at Ambani Ganpati celebrations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/noel-tata-proposes-rs-25000-crore-liquidity-plan-for-shapoorji-pallonji-group</loc>
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<image:caption>The plan emerged as Tata Trusts pressed Tata Sons to explore options for remaining unlisted following RBI’s decision on its NBFC status</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T17:47:49.273Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Noel Tata proposes Rs 25,000 crore liquidity plan for Shapoorji Pallonji Group

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<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/semicon-2026-opens-with-rs-1-lakh-crore-investment-push-major-global-commitments</loc>
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<image:caption>Tata Electronics announced 16 partnerships while Applied Materials and Lam Research outlined major investments to deepen India’s semiconductor ecosystem</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T17:47:39.633Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Semicon 2026 opens with Rs 1 lakh crore investment push, major global commitments

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<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/80-indian-employees-fired-in-five-minute-google-meet-call-reddit-post-claims</loc>
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<image:caption>The unverified account has renewed concerns over abrupt corporate layoffs, job security and the treatment of employees during mass terminations</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T17:39:58.845Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>80 Indian employees fired in five-minute Google Meet call, Reddit post claims

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<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/passport-rules-changed-for-children-under-15-mea-revises-validity-and-fees</loc>
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<image:caption>Ordinary 36-page passports for children below 15 will remain valid for five years or until they turn 18, whichever comes earlier</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T17:36:55.696Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Passport rules changed for children under 15, MEA revises validity and fees

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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/fuel-crisis-forces-pakistan-into-sweeping-austerity-curbs-ban-on-new-cars-one-dish-per-wedding</loc>
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<image:caption>Shehbaz Sharif government cut fuel allocations for official vehicles by half, banned new state vehicle purchases and restricted foreign travel for three months</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T17:34:10.006Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fuel crisis forces Pakistan into sweeping austerity curbs: 'Ban on new cars', 'one dish per wedding'</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/mamata-ritabrata-factions-denied-trinamool-name-and-symbol-for-october-6-bengal-bypolls</loc>
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<image:caption>Poll panel asked rival camps to choose temporary names and symbols as their battle over control of the party remained unresolved</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T16:52:58.391Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mamata, Ritabrata factions denied Trinamool name and symbol for October 6 Bengal bypolls
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