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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/starmer-quits-parliament-weeks-after-stepping-down-as-uk-pm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-17/lg1or6ac/Keir20Starmer20.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Starmer had previously indicated that he intended to remain in Parliament until the next general election after resigning as prime minister</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T14:52:45.760Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Starmer quits Parliament weeks after stepping down as UK PM

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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/tech-layoffs-cross-175-lakh-in-2026-as-apple-microsoft-amazon-join-global-job-cut-wave</loc>
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<image:caption>The reasons extend beyond AI. Companies have also cited weaker demand, cost pressures, changing business priorities and broader restructuring</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T14:38:42.643Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tech layoffs cross 1.75 lakh in 2026 as Apple, Microsoft, Amazon join global job-cut wave
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-begins-crackdown-on-spitting-littering-fines-to-be-imposed</loc>
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<image:caption>Under the initiative, anyone caught spitting in public will face a Rs 100 fine, while dumping garbage or spreading filth in public places will attract a penalty of Rs 200</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T14:38:24.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal begins crackdown on spitting, littering; fines to be imposed

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<news:keywords>Bengal cleanliness, spitting fines, littering fines, West Bengal crackdown</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/calcutta-hc-orders-additional-police-cover-for-mahua-moitra-amid-harassment-claims</loc>
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<image:caption>Under the interim arrangement, Moitra will inform the police about the dates of her constituency visits, following which two additional personnel will accompany her</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T14:38:22.561Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Calcutta HC orders additional police cover for Mahua Moitra amid harassment claims</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mahua Moitra, Calcutta High Court, police protection</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/sc-closes-suo-motu-case-over-ncert-chapter-on-judiciary</loc>
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<image:caption>The court had also recalled the portion of its March 11 order stating that the three academicians had “deliberately and knowingly” misrepresented facts to project a negative image of the judiciary</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T14:08:33.764Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC closes suo motu case over NCERT chapter on judiciary

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<news:keywords>NCERT textbook, Supreme Court, judiciary chapter, suo motu, judicial corruption</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/maruti-crosses-1-million-sales-mark-in-fy27-hyundai-tata-post-strong-august-numbers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/ygts2ued/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-1-2026-072130-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Maruti's domestic passenger vehicle sales climbed to 1,76,971 units during August from 1,31,278 units a year earlier</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T13:52:08.073Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maruti crosses 1-million sales mark in FY27; Hyundai, Tata post strong August numbers

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<news:keywords>Maruti sales, FY27 sales, one million, Hyundai sales</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/coal-india-production-falls-57-in-august-supplies-rise-55</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/58d703b3-8a14-45ca-ad09-ba69c3bebf22/FrKUtKFWIAEsu9K.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>During the April-August period of the current financial year, CIL produced 280.9 MT of coal, down 3.6 per cent from 291.3 MT during the corresponding period of the previous year</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T13:50:10.399Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coal India production falls 5.7% in August, supplies rise 5.5%

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<news:keywords>Coal India, coal production</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/rahul-gandhi-renews-vote-theft-charge-targets-bjp-ec-over-maharashtra-bengal-rolls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/vtgylbcr/ANI-20260901133127.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gandhi alleged that BJP and what he termed the 'Vote Theft Commission' continued to change their tactics with the objective of securing the ruling party’s victory</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T13:44:42.964Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi renews ‘vote theft’ charge, targets BJP, EC over Maharashtra, Bengal rolls

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<news:keywords>vote theft, Rahul Gandhi, electoral rolls</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-hikes-rooftop-solar-subsidy-promises-free-3-kw-systems-for-homes-using-up-to-400-units</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/4p3bc2be/Delhi-chief-minister-Rekha-Gupta-along-with-minist1788269285426.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta along with minister Ashish Sood addresses a press conference on the revised Delhi Solar Policy in New Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T13:44:32.317Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi hikes rooftop solar subsidy, promises free 3-kW systems for homes using up to 400 units

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<news:keywords>Delhi solar subsidy, rooftop solar, PM Surya Ghar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/chirag-paswan-receives-death-threat-by-post-office-seeks-urgent-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-10-18/0i9iwrot/images-2025-07-26T180904.699.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The communication, which contained two mobile numbers, carried a direct threat to Paswan’s life and claimed that he would soon be killed by 'hardcore terrorists'</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T13:39:41.540Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chirag Paswan receives death threat by post, office seeks urgent probe

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<news:keywords>Chirag Paswan, death threat</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/bank-unions-call-nationwide-strike-on-sept-11-over-pending-demands</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/u13jhmgj/ANI-20260901094217.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The unions said the demand for a five-day banking week has remained pending despite an agreement reached with the Indian Banks’ Association</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T13:08:06.036Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bank unions call nationwide strike on September 11 over pending demands

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<news:keywords>bank strike, UFBU, five-day banking, PLI scheme</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/federer-receives-hall-of-fame-ring-at-us-open</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/j2rbibep/ANI-20260901043935.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The presentation carried particular significance as Federer received the honour on the same court where he won five consecutive US Open singles</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T13:07:32.839Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Federer receives Hall of Fame ring at US Open

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<news:keywords>Roger Federer, Hall of Fame, US Open, Arthur Ashe</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/bumrah-returns-as-india-names-squad-for-afghanistan-t20is</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/cx5ewmkm/ANI-20260901121444.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bumrah, Nitish, Washington and Harshit are subject to fitness clearance</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T13:07:30.797Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bumrah returns as India names squad for Afghanistan T20Is

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<news:keywords>Jasprit Bumrah, India squad, Afghanistan T20Is, Shreyas Iyer</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/ferrari-to-mark-30-years-of-schumacher-era-at-monza-vettel-to-drive-iconic-f2002</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/v6pgpxpn/vettel-schumacher-10242874637.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ferrari will mark the anniversary by running its SF-26 cars with a special livery inspired by Schumacher’s 1996 F310</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T12:58:35.309Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ferrari to mark 30 years of Schumacher era at Monza, Vettel to drive iconic F2002</news:title>
<news:keywords>Michael Schumacher, Ferrari Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/india-denmark-deepen-msme-ties-with-focus-on-innovation-intellectual-property</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/yn8juo3a/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-1-2026-062124-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials from the two countries exchanged views on their respective MSME and innovation ecosystems and explored opportunities for greater institutional cooperation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T12:58:31.642Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, Denmark deepen MSME ties with focus on innovation, intellectual property

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<news:keywords>India Denmark MSME, MSME cooperation, innovation ecosystem</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/delhi-metro-employee-sets-guinness-record-with-14-hour-54-minute-journey-across-entire-network</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/z99qe3qt/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-1-2026-054905-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Metro employee Prafull Singh sets Guinness World Record for fastest journey across entire network | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T12:19:50.418Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Metro employee sets Guinness record with 14-hour-54-minute journey across entire network</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi Metro, Guinness record, metro journey, Delhi transport, DMRC, metro network</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/firs-against-student-protesters-to-be-withdrawn-youth-welfare-governments-utmost-priority-nadda</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/29aab32a-4e76-4d69-a0e7-6064ce39f565/jp%20nadda.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Health Minister J P Nadda said all FIRs against those who participated in the CJP-led July protests will be withdrawn | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T12:13:30.037Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIRs against student protesters to be withdrawn; youth welfare government's utmost priority: Nadda</news:title>
<news:keywords>CJP protests, JP Nadda, NEET-UG leak, Supreme Court, BJP-ruled states, Jantar Mantar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-asks-states-uts-to-consider-retirement-age-of-judicial-officers-to-62-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-18/959e1258/1000053983.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>While some states cited financial constraints, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Telangana supported raising the retirement age, with the matter listed for hearing on September 17</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T12:08:51.797Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court asks states, UTs to consider retirement age of judicial officers to 62 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/duleep-trophy-east-zone-oust-defending-champions-central-zone-by-4-wickets-to-enter-final</loc>
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<image:caption>East Zone's Sudip Kumar Gharami dives for the ball on day three of the Duleep Trophy Semi-final 1 cricket match between Central Zone and East Zone, in Bengaluru, on Tuesday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T12:06:31.543Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Duleep Trophy: East Zone oust defending champions Central Zone by 4 wickets to enter final</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/rahul-gandhi-fir-row-haryana-punjab-chandigarh-congress-units-stage-protests</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-14/uvxe1apc/STOCK_PTI8_3_2022_0769.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The protests saw Congress leaders raise slogans against the BJP, while several Punjab Congress leaders were later detained by police | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T11:33:48.414Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi FIR row: Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh Congress units stage protests</news:title>
<news:keywords>Punjab</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/korean-sci-fi-hit-hope-set-for-india-release-on-september-25</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/h092pweq/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-1-2026-045841-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The film marks Na Hong-jin's return to filmmaking after a decade and features Korean stars Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung and Hoyeon alongside Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T11:29:14.445Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Korean sci-fi hit 'Hope' set for India release on September 25</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hope movie, Na Hong-jin, Korean sci-fi, Hope India, Cannes thriller</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/man-stabbed-to-death-following-dispute-with-friend-in-central-delhi-accused-held</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-21/5ruf0n0j/NKV-Stabbing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The body has been preserved for post-mortem examination | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T11:28:34.698Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man stabbed to death following dispute with friend in central Delhi, accused held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/lone-for-over-20-years-delhi-zoos-egyptian-vulture-jatayu-may-soon-get-company</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/5w12m248/PTI09012026000250B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A vulture in an enclosure, in New Delhi | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T10:59:13.652Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lone for over 20 years, Delhi Zoo's Egyptian vulture Jatayu may soon get company</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jatayu vulture, Delhi Zoo</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/centre-tightens-sugar-stock-limit-cuts-dealer-cap-to-2000-quintals-till-november-30</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/8s8v7986/PTI08252026000013B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The move comes as the average retail price of sugar rose 37 per cent year-on-year to Rs 63.28 per kg on August 31 | Representational image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T10:54:46.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre tightens sugar stock limit, cuts dealer cap to 2,000 quintals till November 30</news:title>
<news:keywords>sugar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/west-bengal-doubles-retired-journalists-pension-to-rs-5000-from-september-1</loc>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari addresses the inauguration of Consumer Rights Protection Week at Hogg market, in Kolkata, on Tuesday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T10:51:22.371Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal doubles retired journalists' pension to Rs 5,000 from September 1</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/those-attacking-doctors-dont-deserve-bail-sc-backs-bombay-hc-in-ramesh-mhatre-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre being produced before a court under heavy police security | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T10:47:19.725Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Those attacking doctors don't deserve bail': SC backs Bombay HC in Ramesh Mhatre case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ramesh Mhatre case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/neet-protests-supreme-court-quashes-firs-against-students-across-country-using-article-142</loc>
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<image:caption>The Centre assured the Supreme Court that cases linked to the July 20-25 protests would be withdrawn and no fresh FIRs would be registered over the same events | File image/X</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T10:11:26.213Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NEET protests: Supreme Court quashes FIRs against students across country using Article 142</news:title>
<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/mamata-banerjees-niece-found-hanging-at-her-residence-in-west-bengal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-09-12/l9t3o2c3/PTI09_12_2024_000231B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>File image of Mamata Banerjee</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T10:04:56.057Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mamata Banerjee’s niece found hanging at her residence in West Bengal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mamata Banerjee’s niece, Mamata Banerjee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/bihar/bihar-to-get-national-school-of-drama-campus-as-centre-gives-nod-to-proposal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-04-14/0wg7u2b5/837601-mp-banner-file202503071047020000.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Bihar Government will bear 50 per cent of the approved building construction cost and provide administrative support for setting up the NSD campus | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T09:36:48.007Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar to get National School of Drama campus as Centre gives nod to proposal</news:title>
<news:keywords>National School, NSD campus</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/evm-vote-counting-supreme-court-seeks-centres-response-on-introducing-totalisers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/a7154e79-74ec-4309-9b15-d1e5c78d7e00/PTI05_24_2024_000018A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to explain the impediments, if any, to introducing totalisers for counting votes recorded in EVMs | Representational image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T09:31:24.714Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EVM vote counting: Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on introducing totalisers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/west-bengal-cm-lunches-arjun-vahini-for-early-stage-disaster-response</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/eqrzopvw/PTI08012026000279B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T09:27:16.118Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal CM lunches 'Arjun Vahini' for early-stage disaster response</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/cjp-withdraws-september-5-delhi-march-after-centre-vows-compensation-to-families-of-neet-aspirants</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/l7eml0v9/Saurav-Das.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The decision comes a day after the Supreme Court declined to interfere with the proposed protest | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T09:22:52.083Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP withdraws September 5 Delhi march after Centre vows compensation to families of NEET aspirants</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/assam/assam-government-transfers-over-rs-25-cr-as-interim-relief-to-flood-hit-families-in-three-districts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-07/cn25cpct/PTI08062026000217B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Flood-affected residents gather to receive relief materials distributed by volunteers, in Sivasagar district, Assam | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T09:16:25.716Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam government transfers over Rs 25 cr as interim relief to flood-hit families in three districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/ram-mandir-donation-theft-journalist-challenges-police-request-for-digital-footprint-from-june-1</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-21/ocgkspm1/STOCK_PTI4_27_2016_0971%20(3).jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T08:22:30.757Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ram Mandir donation theft: Journalist challenges police request for digital footprint from June 1</news:title>
<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/over-15000-punjab-jail-inmates-drug-dependent-high-court-calls-issue-serious</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-06-08/fc1hneo1/PTI05222025000245B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The High Court has sought a policy to help drug-dependent prisoners overcome addiction | File image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T08:15:57.285Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 15,000 Punjab jail inmates drug-dependent, High Court calls issue 'serious'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/indias-gross-gst-collections-jump-148-per-cent-to-nearly-rs-2-trillion-in-august</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-19/68e0vz2f/GST.PNG</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T08:09:03.282Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's gross GST collections jump 14.8 per cent to nearly Rs 2 trillion in August</news:title>
<news:keywords>GST</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/upi-transactions-hit-record-2451-billion-in-august-value-rises-to-rs-2982-lakh-crore</loc>
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<image:caption>UPI transactions rose 22 per cent year-on-year in volume terms in August | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T07:00:14.066Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UPI transactions hit record 24.51 billion in August, value rises to Rs 29.82 lakh crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>UPI transactions, digital payments, UPI record, UPI growth, India UPI, UPI value</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/indigo-goa-delhi-flight-turns-back-minutes-after-takeoff-what-happened-mid-air</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08/59f469f7-30cb-48f0-aa32-48b5db7b1fad/STOCK_PTI7_14_2023_1021.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IndiGo flight 6E 2102 turned back to Goa after one of its engines was reported to have developed a problem shortly after takeoff | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T06:48:35.857Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IndiGo Goa-Delhi flight turns back minutes after takeoff: What happened mid-air?</news:title>
<news:keywords>IndiGo, IndiGo Goa-Delhi flight</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/rain-lashes-bengal-as-low-pressure-takes-charge-heavy-rain-alert-for-5-districts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/4eypizuu/PTI08312026000293B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Children sit together on a bicycle under an overcast monsoon sky, in Nadia district, West Bengal, on Monday | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T06:41:35.094Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rain lashes Bengal as low pressure takes charge: Heavy rain alert for 5 districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal rain, heavy rainfall, IMD alert, South Bengal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/subhash-chandra-insolvency-case-nclt-issues-notices-bars-him-from-transferring-properties</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/u4gqgbdv/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-1-2026-114657-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rs 22,006 crore claims, Rs 6.25 crore repayment: Why Subhash Chandra case is back in focus | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T06:17:23.915Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Subhash Chandra insolvency case: NCLT issues notices, bars him from transferring properties</news:title>
<news:keywords>Subhash Chandra, Subhash Chandra insolvency case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/no-solution-on-battlefield-pm-calls-for-dialogue-diplomacy-at-sco-summit-amid-iran-ukraine-wars</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/8ujwr0g6/HRG0PWEbcAAmNib.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi among other world leaders at the SCO Summit in Bishkek | X/@narendramodi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T06:11:22.032Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'No solution on battlefield': PM calls for dialogue, diplomacy at SCO Summit amid Iran, Ukraine wars</news:title>
<news:keywords>SCO summit, Iran war, Ukraine war, Xi Jinping, SCO Kyrgyzstan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/how-many-more-women-and-girls-rahul-gandhi-targets-amit-shah-yogi-over-noida-bus-gang-rape</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/lheds21m/STOCKPTI41920190349.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rahul Gandhi says the incident raises questions about monitoring of sleeper buses | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T06:05:25.793Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'How many more women and girls?' Rahul Gandhi targets Amit Shah, Yogi over Noida bus gang-rape</news:title>
<news:keywords>Noida bus gangrape, Rahul Gandhi, Amit Shah, Yogi Adityanath, minor gangrape, Greater Noida</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/indias-manufacturing-growth-hits-five-year-low-at-528-in-august-whats-behind-the-sharp-slowdown</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/016heqz2/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-1-2026-112700-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>India's manufacturing PMI fell to 52.8 in August from 53.5 in July, marking the weakest improvement in the sector's health in five years | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T05:57:39.873Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's manufacturing growth hits five-year low at 52.8 in August. What's behind the sharp slowdown?</news:title>
<news:keywords>India manufacturing, manufacturing PMI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/pick-up-vehicle-hits-stationary-truck-in-haryana-six-pilgrims-killed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/yiag8xb8/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-1-2026-112053-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The victims hailed from Mainpuri district of Uttar Pradesh | Representational image/AI generated</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T05:51:22.917Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pick-up vehicle hits stationary truck in Haryana, six pilgrims killed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Haryana accident, KMP Expressway, Khatu Shyam, Palwal crash</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/nepal-floods-indian-embassy-issues-guidelines-for-identification-repatriation-of-mortal-remains</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/5sho0bm0/PTI08312026000428B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nepal Police personnel carry the body of a victim at a military base, in Nuwakot district, Nepal, on Monday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T05:48:06.546Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nepal floods: Indian Embassy issues guidelines for identification, repatriation of mortal remains</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nepal floods, Nepal Police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/fans-spotted-this-tiny-detail-in-messis-retirement-postand-its-straight-out-of-harry-potter</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/xlt81bbt/Untitled-design-5.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lionel Messi's international retirement announcement draws attention for an unexpected detail in the accompanying image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T05:44:23.568Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fans spotted THIS tiny detail in Messi's retirement post—and it's straight out of 'Harry Potter'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Messi retirement, Lionel Messi, Harry Potter, Time Turner</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/nepal-flood-toll-hits-939-around-4000-missing-over-11000-rescued-so-far</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/97k457uf/PTI09012026000041A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Over 22,000 security personnel, including those from the Nepal Army, have been mobilised for the operations | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T05:23:38.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nepal flood toll hits 1,000, around 4,000 missing; over 11,000 rescued so far</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/decision-made-with-mutual-respect-badshah-isha-rikhi-announce-divorce-after-5-months-of-marriage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/udyzi62y/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-1-2026-104419-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>From secret wedding to divorce in 5 months: Badshah, Isha Rikhi confirm split | Instagram/POONAM RIKHI</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/ps7hfdz0/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-1-2026-104242-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Badshah posted this message on his Instagram stories</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T05:15:00.547Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Decision made with mutual respect': Badshah, Isha Rikhi announce divorce after 5 months of marriage</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/greater-noida-bus-gang-rape-16-year-old-gang-raped-after-being-tricked-onto-47-km-bus-journey</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/2h9x1qhl/PTI08312026000036B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The suspected sleeper bus after a 16-year-old Class 11 student was allegedly gang-raped inside it, in Delhi's Kashmere Gate area, on Monday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T04:53:10.118Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Greater Noida bus gang-rape: 16-year-old gang-raped after being tricked onto 47-km bus journey</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/fda-crackdown-in-noida-navi-mumbai-expired-lays-maggi-thums-up-stocks-found-repackaged</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/oxhgtrdg/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-1-2026-101112-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Food safety officials raided 10 firms between August 24 and 29, finding expired stocks allegedly repackaged with altered manufacturing, expiry and nutrition details | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T04:42:32.871Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FDA crackdown in Noida, Navi Mumbai: Expired Lay's, Maggi, Thums Up stocks found repackaged</news:title>
<news:keywords>FDA crackdown, Lay’s chips, Maggi noodles, Thums Up, Limca drinks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/us-lpg-imports-to-india-surge-254-to-26-billion-crude-imports-slump-575</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-17/n55ve3h4/ANI-20260717073034.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Government data shows a sharp shift in India’s US energy imports, with LPG purchases rising 254% | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T04:33:10.217Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US LPG imports to India surge 254% to $2.6 billion, crude imports slump 57.5%</news:title>
<news:keywords>US LPG imports, India LPG, US crude, India crude, US India trade, FY27 exports</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/dont-buy-gold-skip-foreign-trips-weddings-abroad-pms-swadeshi-push-after-78-gdp-growth</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/d68lb5jd/PM-Modi</image:loc>
<image:caption>PM Modi's 'Swadeshi' message after 7.8% growth has gold, foreign trips in focus | File image</image:caption>
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<news:title>'Don't buy gold, skip foreign trips &amp; weddings abroad': PM's Swadeshi push after 7.8% GDP growth</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/venezuela-oil-deal-us-firm-to-take-over-fields-previously-operated-by-chinese-russian-companies</loc>
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<image:caption>North American Blue Energy Partners is set to take control of several Venezuelan oilfields previously operated by Chinese and Russian companies | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T04:05:57.258Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Venezuela oil deal: US firm to take over fields previously operated by Chinese, Russian companies</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/atf-price-hike-jet-fuel-rises-546-to-rs-12128litre-for-domestic-airlines-will-airfares-go-up</loc>
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<image:caption>Domestic airlines are facing another rise in one of their biggest operating expenses as ATF prices increase by 5.46% | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:58:42.711Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ATF price hike: Jet fuel rises 5.46% to Rs 121.28/litre for domestic airlines. Will airfares go up?</news:title>
<news:keywords>ATF price, jet fuel, ATF hike, airfares, aviation fuel, jet fuel price, Brent crude, crude prices</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/139-indians-discharged-from-russian-army-51-dead-as-india-presses-moscow</loc>
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<image:caption>Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri provided the latest figures during a Ministry of External Affairs briefing in Kyrgyzstan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T20:25:59.022Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>139 Indians discharged from Russian Army, 51 dead as India presses Moscow</news:title>
<news:keywords>Indian recruits, Russian army, India Russia, Vikram Misri, foreign secretary</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/hundreds-still-stuck-in-hydropower-tunnels-as-flood-deaths-surpass-950-in-nepal-158-indians-rescued</loc>
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<image:caption>Nepal's paramilitary force personnel carry the body of a flash flood victim for burial at a mass burial site in Chitwan, Nepal</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Operations are concentrated across projects in Rasuwa and Nuwakot, where tunnels were inundated or blocked by mud and debris after the August 26 floods</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A fourth flight carrying around 11 tonnes of relief supplies reached Nepal as part of New Delhi's continuing support for rescue and recovery operations</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T20:08:37.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hundreds still stuck in hydropower tunnels as flood deaths surpass 950 in Nepal; 158 Indians rescued</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nepal floods, hydropower tunnels, Nepal disaster, flood death toll, Upper Trishuli, Rasuwa floods</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/subsidised-rice-for-poor-labourers-sold-to-traders-cbi-books-senior-officials-of-fci-neramac</loc>
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<image:caption>The agency has named senior officials of the FCI and NERAMAC in the case and alleged a series of irregularities</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T20:08:23.144Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Subsidised rice for poor labourers 'sold to traders'; CBI books senior officials of FCI, NERAMAC
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<news:keywords>FCI scam, CBI probe, subsidised rice, NERAMAC case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/bihar-jharkhand-end-25-year-sone-water-dispute-with-landmark-pact</loc>
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<image:caption>The agreement successfully resolves a 26-year-old water-sharing dispute over the Son River between Bihar and Jharkhand to enhance irrigation capabilities for farmers in both states</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T20:08:15.067Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar, Jharkhand end 25-year Sone water dispute with landmark pact

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<news:keywords>Sone water dispute, Bihar Jharkhand pact, Sone River</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/mouni-roy-reveals-acting-was-never-planned-came-to-mumbai-for-a-summer-job-19-years-ago</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/en03vs8c/fvdfg.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mouni recalled that her entry into television began unexpectedly while she was walking outside her university in Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T18:08:39.678Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mouni Roy reveals acting was never planned; came to Mumbai for a ‘summer job’ 19 years ago

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<news:keywords>Mouni Roy, Mumbai journey, unplanned acting</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/shalini-pandey-condemns-deeply-disturbing-ai-generated-fake-video-urges-people-not-to-share-it</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/ntruvztb/vb.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pandey asked users to act responsibly and help prevent the video from gaining further reach</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T17:53:40.529Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shalini Pandey condemns ‘deeply disturbing’ AI-generated fake video, urges people not to share it

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<news:keywords>Shalini Pandey, AI deepfake, fake video, AI misuse</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/gal-gadot-backs-next-wonder-woman-as-she-signals-end-of-her-decade-long-run-as-diana-prince</loc>
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<image:caption>Gadot offered her support to whoever is eventually selected to inherit Wonder Woman’s famous armour and lasso</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T17:47:05.396Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gal Gadot backs next Wonder Woman as she signals end of her decade-long run as 'Diana Prince'
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<news:keywords>Gal Gadot, Wonder Woman, Diana Prince, DC Studios</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/anna-hazare-admitted-to-icu-in-mumbai-with-viral-infection-dehydration-and-kidney-issues</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/vleljr3n/ANI-20260831165641.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Preliminary indications pointed to a viral infection accompanied by severe dehydration and kidney-related problems</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T17:45:31.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anna Hazare admitted to ICU in Mumbai with viral infection, dehydration and kidney issues

</news:title>
<news:keywords>Anna Hazare, ICU admission</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/vote-chori-rigged-polls-real-congress-after-over-2-crore-voters-excluded-in-maharashtra-sir</loc>
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<image:caption>Pawan Khera questioned why the BJP and the Election Commission of India (ECI) had expressed 'complete confidence' in the electoral rolls used during the 2024 elections</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T17:45:25.135Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Vote chori’, rigged polls real: Congress after over 2 crore voters excluded in Maharashtra SIR

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<news:keywords>vote chori, rigged elections, Maharashtra voter rolls, Special Intensive Revision</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/ongc-to-invest-rs-1-lakh-crore-in-deepwater-exploration-over-next-5-years-reports-3-new-discoveries</loc>
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<image:caption>ONGC Chairman and CEO Arun Kumar Singh said the company believes India’s next major oil and gas discoveries are likely to emerge from deepwater area</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T17:45:18.217Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ONGC to invest Rs 1 lakh crore in deepwater exploration over next 5 years, reports 3 new discoveries</news:title>
<news:keywords>ONGC investment, deepwater exploration, ultra-deepwater</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/tech/my-title-changes-tomorrow-tim-cook-bids-emotional-farewell-after-15-years-as-apple-ceo</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/ustxwo60/ANI-20260831170311.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cook, however, is not leaving Apple. He will become executive chairman of the company’s board and continue to assist with certain areas</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T17:32:02.465Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tim Cook bids emotional farewell after 15 years as Apple CEO

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<news:keywords>Tim Cook, Apple CEO, John Ternus</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/education/ugc-net-final-answer-keys-released-for-84-subjects-three-papers-to-be-held-afresh-in-september</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/1fvuhgib/GM06vEhXEAAjubq.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With the final answer keys now released for 84 subjects, the examination process for the unaffected papers has moved closer to completion</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T17:03:37.460Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UGC-NET final answer keys released for 84 subjects; three papers to be held afresh in September

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<news:keywords>UGC NET answer key, UGC NET 2026, UGC NET re-exam</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/putin-meets-xi-jinping-proposes-permanent-visa-free-travel-between-russia-and-china</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/tl9v3irl/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-31-2026-102759-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Russian President’s proposal would effectively transform what has so far been a time-bound arrangement into a permanent feature of relations between Moscow and Beijing</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T16:59:11.518Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Putin meets Xi Jinping, proposes permanent visa-free travel between Russia and China

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<news:keywords>Russia China visas, visa free travel, Putin Xi meeting</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/belgium-pm-to-arrive-in-india-on-first-official-visit-on-september-2-hold-talks-with-pm-modi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/is16cvn2/BartDeWever2025062605.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>De Wever will deliver a keynote address at a Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) business event in New Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T16:58:58.314Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Belgium PM to arrive in India on first official visit on September 2, hold talks with PM Modi
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<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/10-year-old-delhi-schoolgirl-dies-weeks-after-alleged-punishment-for-forgetting-book</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/hp2ekz2a/empty-classroom-seen-in-srinagar63e42d3e-e607-11e9-939f-ba4a7f73df5c178817350962429d3796d-fe19-42dd-b2ba-f62794b07bb4.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The girl’s family alleged that she was reprimanded for forgetting to bring a book, made to stand at the back of her classroom with her hand raised and later locked inside the room</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T16:49:12.390Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>10-year-old Delhi schoolgirl dies weeks after alleged punishment for forgetting book</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi schoolgirl death, school punishment, SSPE illness, Delhi government inquiry</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-bangladesh-discuss-ways-to-strengthen-people-to-people-ties</loc>
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<image:caption>India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi with Adviser to Bangladesh’s Prime Minister for the Ministry of Finance and Planning Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir in Dhaka</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T16:45:47.557Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, Bangladesh discuss ways to strengthen 'people-to-people ties'

</news:title>
<news:keywords>India Bangladesh ties, people-to-people, bilateral relations</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/if-my-son-wants-to-cry-he-should-kareena-speaks-about-raising-sensitive-boys</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/4yyye81l/KareenaKapoorsaifalikhanwife17370871938921737087198119.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kareena said being a mother of two boys naturally makes her concerned about how they navigate the world and the values they grow up with</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T16:38:58.598Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘If my son wants to cry, he should’: Kareena speaks about raising sensitive boys

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<news:keywords>Kareena Kapoor, Daayra</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/iran-is-officially-a-failed-nation-it-is-dead-trump-accuses-tehran-of-killing-their-protestors</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/zoj6doqc/ANI-20260831160138.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President claims Iran’s military and economy are in disarray, alleges over 100,000 protesters have been killed and calls for its leaders to face trial</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T16:36:01.402Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Iran is officially a Failed Nation. IT IS DEAD': Trump accuses Tehran of killing 'their protestors'</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/gautam-adani-calls-for-new-credit-framework-for-indias-large-infrastructure-platforms</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/o661be98/ANI-20260831143345.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Adani argued that lenders traditionally assess individual projects or companies largely through standalone leverage and cash-flow metrics</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T16:33:20.235Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gautam Adani calls for new credit framework for India’s large infrastructure platforms

</news:title>
<news:keywords>infrastructure financing, credit assessment, Gautam Adani</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pm-modi-attends-opening-ceremony-of-6th-world-nomad-games-in-kyrgyzstan-greets-indian-contingent</loc>
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<image:caption>Modi attended the ceremony during his official visit to Kyrgyzstan at the invitation of President Sadyr Zhaparov</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T16:30:19.647Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi attends opening ceremony of 6th World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan, greets Indian contingent</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/sc-panel-submits-nationwide-roadmap-to-modernise-court-infrastructure</loc>
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<image:caption>A major focus of the exercise is the establishment of modern court complexes suited to contemporary requirements</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T16:17:44.259Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC panel submits nationwide roadmap to modernise court infrastructure</news:title>
<news:keywords>judicial infrastructure, court modernisation, Supreme Court panel</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/subhash-chandras-rs-625-crore-repayment-plan-stalls-nclt-forms-five-member-bench</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-30/twrxw11z/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-30-2026-060030-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The development comes days after the repayment proposal appeared to have cleared a major hurdle when a third NCLT member approved it</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T16:17:40.894Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Subhash Chandra’s Rs 6.25 crore repayment plan stalls, NCLT forms five-member bench</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/decision-that-hurts-to-my-core-end-of-an-era-as-lionel-messi-retires-from-international-football</loc>
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<image:caption>Messi’s final appearance for Argentina came in the World Cup final against Spain in New York</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T15:46:27.446Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Decision that hurts to my core': End of an era as Lionel Messi retires from international football</news:title>
<news:keywords>Lionel Messi, Messi retirement, Argentina legend, World Cup final</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/automakers-bet-on-battery-rentals-to-drive-mass-ev-adoption-in-india</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/ejrdxcvw/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-31-2026-090157-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The growing number of BaaS offerings signals a shift in how manufacturers are attempting to tackle one of the biggest barriers to EV adoption — the high purchase price created largely by battery costs</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T15:32:23.188Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Automakers bet on battery rentals to drive mass EV adoption in India</news:title>
<news:keywords>EV financing, EV adoption, India EV, Battery-as-a-Service, battery rentals</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-govt-begins-probe-into-beacon-public-school-over-alleged-lack-of-recognition</loc>
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<image:caption>Sood said the school could be ordered to shut down if the inquiry established that it was operating in violation of regulations</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T15:25:17.628Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi govt begins probe into Beacon Public School over alleged lack of recognition

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<news:keywords>Beacon Public School, Delhi government, school recognition</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/mamata-writes-to-ec-again-seeks-expeditious-conclusion-of-aitc-dispute</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/t0w15usg/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-18-2026-112901-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The dispute reached the Election Commission on July 2 when the Ritabrata Banerjee-led faction approached the poll body claiming to represent the 'real' AITC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T14:33:27.929Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mamata writes to EC again, seeks 'expeditious conclusion' of AITC dispute
</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mamata Banerjee, AITC dispute, Election Commission</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/pm-modi-meets-president-putin-in-bishkek-on-sco-sidelines-calls-for-end-to-hostilities-in-ukraine</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/6s7xomqq/ANI-20260831153018.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The meeting with Putin was among several high-level engagements undertaken by Modi during his visit to Bishkek for the 26th SCO Summit</image:caption>
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<image:caption>PM Modi expressed concern over regional tensions and reiterated that disputes must be addressed through dialogue and diplomacy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T14:02:05.493Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi meets President Putin in Bishkek on SCO sidelines; travel in same car to World Nomad Games </news:title>
<news:keywords>Modi Putin meeting, SCO Summit Bishkek</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/spicejet-seeks-extension-to-deposit-50-crore-in-kal-airways-dispute-delhi-hc-declines-to-interfere</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/mej8ehnh/ANI-20260831114401.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The airline has sought additional time to make the payment, citing a delay in receiving further financial support from the government</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T13:36:26.119Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SpiceJet seeks extension to deposit ₹50 crore in KAL Airways dispute; Delhi HC declines to interfere</news:title>
<news:keywords>SpiceJet, KAL Airways, Delhi High Court</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/marc-marquez-fends-off-acosta-and-bezzecchi-to-underline-title-charge-at-aragon</loc>
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<image:caption>Marc Marquez completes Aragon sweep to close gap in MotoGP title race</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T12:58:35.282Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Marc Marquez fends off Acosta and Bezzecchi to underline title charge at Aragon
</news:title>
<news:keywords>Marc Marquez, Aragon Grand Prix, MotoGP title, Jorge Martin, Pedro Acosta, Marco Bezzecchi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/india-bangladesh-series-could-be-played-in-january-as-bcb-bcci-hold-fruitful-talks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/jkfonaof/ANI-20260831104717.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The proposed tour, comprising three ODIs and three T20Is, could now be staged early next year, with January emerging as a possible window</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T12:58:31.908Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India-Bangladesh series could be played in January as BCB, BCCI hold ‘fruitful’ talks

</news:title>
<news:keywords>India Bangladesh, bilateral series, BCB BCCI, ODI series, T20I series</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/everyone-is-worried-pakistan-captain-abbas-admits-teams-struggle-after-another-heavy-test-defeat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/cimcido3/ANI-20260831111529.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The defeat was Pakistan’s 10th in their last 11 away Tests and left them at the bottom of the ICC World Test Championship standings.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T12:58:28.973Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Everyone is worried’: Pakistan captain Abbas admits team's struggle after another heavy Test defeat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pakistan cricket, Mohammad Abbas, England Test, Lord’s Test</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/dembele-set-to-extend-psg-stay-until-2030-despite-saudi-interest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/c5s0cfcr/ANI-20260831121830.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dembele had attracted interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia, where lucrative offers have continued to draw some of Europe’s biggest names</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T12:58:26.044Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dembele set to extend PSG stay until 2030 despite Saudi interest

</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ousmane Dembele, Dembele contract, PSG</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/fiscal-deficit-touches-268-of-full-year-target-by-july-government-data-shows</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-12-31/unllmmhl/frbb.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Centre's fiscal deficit stood at Rs 4.55 lakh crore during April-July, equivalent to 26.8% of its full-year target for 2026-27</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T12:22:38.797Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fiscal deficit touches 26.8% of full-year target by July, government data shows</news:title>
<news:keywords>fiscal deficit, budget estimates</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-rejects-indus-waters-treaty-ruling-says-court-of-arbitration-has-no-jurisdiction</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/qqpgc9gw/ANI-20260831122353-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India has rejected the latest Court of Arbitration award on the Indus Waters Treaty, saying the body was illegally constituted</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T12:07:54.167Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India rejects Indus Waters Treaty ruling, says Court of Arbitration has ‘no jurisdiction’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Indus Waters Treaty, India treaty suspension, Court of Arbitration, World Bank tribunal, India rejects award</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/up-firecracker-factory-blast-5-killed-several-injured-in-kaushambi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/79u4tc1e/PTI08312026000436A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The force of the explosion caused extensive damage to the factory and surrounding structures, with five to six houses adjacent to the unit collapsing</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T11:56:03.128Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Atleast 11 killed as massive blast rips through firecracker factory in UP’s Kaushambi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kaushambi blast, firecracker factory, UP explosion, factory blast</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/hes-afraid-cant-stop-crying-father-recounts-trauma-of-3-year-old-assaulted-at-delhi-day-care</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/4f89wr1r/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-31-2026-052032-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Police has registered a POCSO case after CCTV footage allegedly showed the child being assaulted at the Maujpur facility | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T11:52:30.345Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'He's afraid, can't stop crying': Father recounts trauma of 3-year-old 'assaulted' at Delhi day care</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi day care assault, day care violence, child abuse, POCSO case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-agrees-to-hear-on-september-1-centres-plea-to-quash-firs-against-neet-protesters</loc>
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<image:caption>The Centre has moved an interlocutory application invoking Article 142 of the Constitution, with the hearing scheduled for Tuesday | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T11:38:03.792Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court agrees to hear on September 1 Centre's plea to quash FIRs against NEET protesters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Supreme Court, NEET protests, NEET-UG, CJP march</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/indias-gdp-growth-beats-expectations-at-78-in-april-june-quarter</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-12-25/qgqlwuus/1000043065.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The latest data could also influence the RBI's interest-rate outlook as policymakers balance stronger growth against potential inflationary pressures</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T11:33:47.676Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's GDP growth beats expectations at 7.8% in April-June quarter</news:title>
<news:keywords>India GDP, GDP growth, RBI forecast, fastest-growing economy, 7.8% growth, Modi 2047</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/kolkata-police-fire-dept-team-visit-tmc-mp-abhishek-banerjees-camac-street-office-for-fire-audit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/2r3ya3jp/PTI08272026000610B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TMC activists raise slogans after Kolkata Municipal Corporation officials pulled down an 'unauthorised' billboard from the roof of TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's office, in Kolkata | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T11:26:41.445Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kolkata Police, Fire dept team visit TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's Camac Street office for fire audit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, Camac Street, Kolkata Police, TMC office, Derek O'Brien</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/tom-holland-makes-history-at-30-becomes-third-highest-grossing-actor-ever</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/616oelxa/Ek8XrFVW0AEVmjN.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tom Holland has entered the top three among Hollywood's highest-grossing actors at 30 | File image/X@TomHolland1996</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T10:39:07.710Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tom Holland makes history at 30, becomes third highest-grossing actor ever</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tom Holland, Spider-Man, Spider-Man Brand New Day, Peter Parker, Marvel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/mirzapur-the-movie-advance-bookings-open-ticket-prices-soar-to-rs-1800</loc>
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<image:caption>Advance bookings for 'Mirzapur: The Movie' have opened, with ticket prices ranging from Rs 149 to Rs 1,800 across cities | X/@taran_adarsh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T10:32:36.457Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Mirzapur: The Movie' advance bookings open, ticket prices soar to Rs 1,800</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mirzapur: The Movie, Mirzapur tickets, ticket prices, Ali Fazal, Guddu Bhaiya, Pankaj Tripathi, Amazon Prime original</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/pm-modi-meets-iranian-president-pezeshkian-in-first-face-to-face-talks-since-iran-war-began</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/djfz46r6/HRCuA14bgAADszO.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek | X/@narendramodi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T10:21:38.923Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi meets Iranian President Pezeshkian in first face-to-face talks since Iran war began</news:title>
<news:keywords>Modi Pezeshkian, India Iran, Iran war, SCO Summit, West Asia, US Iran, Strait Hormuz, Masoud Pezeshkian, Narendra Modi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-sir-477-lakh-electors-excluded-from-draft-roll-claims-allowed-till-september-30</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-27/2v6apb9y/574754-sir-blo11zon.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>The claims and objections process will continue until October 29, with the final electoral roll scheduled for publication on November 4 | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T10:16:42.509Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi SIR: 47.7 lakh electors excluded from draft roll, claims allowed till September 30</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi electoral roll, draft roll, Special Intensive Revision, Election Commission, Tughlakabad constituency, Rohini constituency, Delhi Assembly constituencies, SIR</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/mha-warns-of-app-scam-that-can-take-control-of-android-phones-steal-money</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-20/44u7qdwo/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-21-2026-034908-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The advisory urges users to avoid unknown APKs, restrict Accessibility permissions, keep Play Protect enabled and report cybercrime through helpline 1930</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T10:11:33.474Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MHA warns of app scam that can take control of Android phones, steal money</news:title>
<news:keywords>Android scam, malicious apps, porn apps, Android malware, UPI fraud</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/phonepe-launches-upi-123pay-for-feature-phones-enables-payments-without-internet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/u7tnrbvh/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-1-2026-014652-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The service utilises an SMS-based architecture to ensure transaction reliability even in regions with limited 2G connectivity</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T09:44:16.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PhonePe launches UPI 123Pay for feature phones, enables payments without internet</news:title>
<news:keywords>PhonePe , UPI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/fire-breaks-out-at-shop-near-sealdah-station-no-casualties-reported</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/9w7cnjhq/upscalemedia-transformed.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The fire was brought under control in around 30 minutes | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T09:40:01.168Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fire breaks out at shop near Sealdah station, no casualties reported</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/sc-asks-bengal-govt-to-provide-details-of-quizzing-of-abhishek-banerjees-pa-in-land-grabbing-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/3i0h7q77/PTI08102026000049B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's personal assistant Sumit Roy arrives to appear before the CID, at Bhabani Bhawan, in Kolkata | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T09:23:34.221Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC asks Bengal govt to provide details of quizzing of Abhishek Banerjee's PA in land grabbing probe</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/save-public-transport-operators-question-15-year-bus-rule-seek-uniform-policy-across-states</loc>
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<image:caption>Private bus operators in West Bengal have urged the government and judiciary to reconsider the rule requiring commercial vehicles over 15 years old to be scrapped | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T09:15:39.552Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Save public transport’: Operators question 15-year bus rule, seek uniform policy across states</news:title>
<news:keywords>15-year bus rule, Kolkata Metropolitan, Calcutta High Court, public transport, private buses</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/3-indians-rescued-by-nepali-army-from-flood-hit-rasuwa-village-envoy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/qwkyssad/PTI08302026000447A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security personnel stand on an excavator at a muddy area in the aftermath of flash floods, at Trishuli market, in Nuwakot district, on Sunday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T09:07:05.431Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>3 Indians rescued by Nepali Army from flood-hit Rasuwa village: Envoy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nepal floods, Rasuwa floods, Indian nationals, Nepali Army, flash floods, India Nepal aid</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/gandhi-jis-thoughts-will-always-have-an-unparalleled-impact-pm-modi-in-bishkek</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/jbohqrk4/PTI08312026000080B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T08:22:29.326Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Gandhi ji's thoughts will always have an unparalleled impact': PM Modi in Bishkek</news:title>
<news:keywords>Narendra Modi, PM Modi Bishkek, Mahatma Gandhi, SCO summit</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/india-goes-bigger-on-chips-whats-inside-the-new-rs-127-lakh-crore-scheme</loc>
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<image:caption>Semicon 2.0 builds on the first phase, under which 12 semiconductor projects were approved across six states | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T08:16:08.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India goes bigger on chips: What’s inside the new Rs 1.27 lakh crore scheme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Semicon 2.0, India semiconductors, chip manufacturing, semiconductor scheme</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/gastronomy/zomato-announces-zero-tolerance-policy-on-analogue-dairy-threatens-delisting</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/88conmme/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-31-2026-013844-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The move comes after increased scrutiny of analogue dairy products | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T08:09:14.432Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Zomato announces zero-tolerance policy on analogue dairy, threatens delisting</news:title>
<news:keywords>Zomato, analogue paneer</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/dalai-lama-leads-prayers-for-nepal-tibet-flood-victims-in-leh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/6bbj8adw/PTI05202026000129B-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama during a life-long prayer by Dokham Chushi Gangdruk and Himalayan Buddhist Cultural Association members, at McLeodganj in Dharamshala | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T08:03:47.429Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dalai Lama leads prayers for Nepal, Tibet flood victims in Leh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Dalai Lama, Nepal floods, Tibet floods, Leh prayers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-declines-to-restrict-cjps-september-5-march-cites-no-compelling-circumstances</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-23/mekhe2mg/PTI07-26-2026-000351B-017852949230141787475769757cb54156b-a940-4c92-ba00-4e81b3288863.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Supreme Court has refused to restrict the Cockroach Janta Party's September 5 Delhi march, saying there were no 'compelling circumstances' to presume trouble | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T07:59:12.416Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court declines to restrict CJP's September 5 march, cites no ‘compelling circumstances’</news:title>
<news:keywords> Cockroach Janta Party, CJP, CJP September 5 march</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/derek-obrien-skips-police-questioning-over-camac-street-clash-calls-summons-not-in-order</loc>
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<image:caption>TMC MP Derek O'Brien speaks to media after KMC officials pulled down an "unauthorised" billboard from the roof of TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's office, in Kolkata | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T07:52:19.736Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Derek O'Brien skips police questioning over Camac Street clash, calls summons ‘not in order’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Derek O'Brien, Camac Street clash, Kolkata Police, Abhishek Banerjee, TMC leader, TMC clash</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/deterrent-message-sukesh-chandrasekhar-gets-8-year-jail-term-for-posing-as-supreme-court-judge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-26/y5csh8ga/Sukesh-Chandrasekhar.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>While sentencing him, the court highlighted the growing risks posed by deepfakes, cloned voices and spoofed communications in impersonating constitutional authorities | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T07:30:53.971Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Deterrent message': Sukesh Chandrasekhar gets 8-year jail term for posing as Supreme Court judge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sukesh Chandrasekhar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/punjab-honour-killing-man-killed-by-brothers-of-woman-he-recently-married</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/cc8785f7-b3d3-445b-b1a4-3bacc8da016e/jFWlRnLz.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A 22-year-old man was allegedly hacked to death at a bus stand in Punjab’s Tarn Taran, with police suspecting an honour killing | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T07:24:52.122Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab 'honour killing': Man killed by brothers of woman he recently married</news:title>
<news:keywords>honour killing, Punjab murder, Tarn Taran</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/tamil-nadu-cm-vijay-hikes-aavin-milk-price-announces-rs-33066-crore-power-plan</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay speaks during the state Legislative Assembly session, in Chennai | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T07:21:23.585Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu CM Vijay hikes Aavin milk price, announces Rs 33,066 crore power plan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Aavin milk, Tamil Nadu, milk price, Vijay CM</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-posts-ai-video-showing-kharg-island-blown-to-smithereens-is-it-real</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/uyamjhjb/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-31-2026-124433-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The video came after US forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on Larak in the Strait of Hormuz | Truth Social/Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T07:15:06.972Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump posts AI video showing Kharg Island 'blown to smithereens' — Is it real?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kharg Island, Trump AI video, Iran strikes, US airstrikes, Strait of Hormuz, IRGC forces</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/asian-stocks-fall-as-oil-surges-after-us-strikes-on-iran-fed-rate-hike-fears-grow</loc>
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<image:caption>Asian markets fell Monday as oil prices surged nearly 3% following US strikes on Iranian rocket launchers near the Strait of Hormuz | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T07:03:16.061Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian stocks fall as oil surges after US strikes on Iran, Fed rate hike fears grow</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asian stocks, oil prices, Fed hike, Iran strikes, Brent crude, Strait Hormuz, US futures, Kevin Warsh</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/apex-court-refuses-to-hear-pil-for-mandatory-disclosure-of-ethanol-content-in-petrol-at-fuel-pumps</loc>
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<image:caption>The Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL seeking mandatory disclosure of ethanol content on petrol pump nozzles and fuel invoices | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T06:29:36.657Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Apex court refuses to hear PIL for mandatory disclosure of ethanol content in petrol at fuel pumps</news:title>
<news:keywords>ethanol labelling, E20 fuel, Supreme Court, ethanol content, petrol pumps</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/who-is-mariano-navone-the-25-year-old-who-stunned-djokovic-at-us-open</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/nzz0lpar/AP08312026000003A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mariano Navone, of Argentina, returns the ball to Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, during the first round of the US Open tennis championships Sunday, August 30, in New York | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T06:15:11.383Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Who is Mariano Navone, the 25-year-old who stunned Djokovic at US Open?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mariano Navone, Navone vs Djokovic, US Open upset, Novak Djokovic, Grand Slam upset, Argentine tennis</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/bhagwat-said-dont-call-gen-z-anti-national-modi-said-dimaagi-naxal-cjp-founder-dipke</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/ln9eb2ya/PTI08302026000464B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke accused the BJP of ignoring RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s message after Modi’s ‘Dimaagi Naxal’ remark on Gen Z protesters | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T06:02:28.731Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Bhagwat said don’t call Gen Z anti-national, Modi said Dimaagi Naxal’: CJP founder Dipke</news:title>
<news:keywords>Abhijeet Dipke, Gen Z protests, Mohan Bhagwat, Dimaagi Naxal, Cockroach Janata Party, RSS BJP rift</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/bad-uncle-gave-chocolates-school-bus-driver-held-for-sexually-abusing-3-year-old-nursery-student</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-10-17/iqvhfowp/attempted-rape-in-the-bathroom-1724841300644-169.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>The case came to light after the child’s family noticed injuries, while police later seized the accused’s phone and CCTV footage from the school | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T05:48:42.019Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Bad uncle gave chocolates': School bus driver held for sexually abusing 3-year-old nursery student</news:title>
<news:keywords>school abuse, POCSO case, bus driver, nursery student, Delhi school, sexual assault, Bawana incident</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/have-gold-at-home-this-itat-ruling-explains-when-tax-officials-can-question-it</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/9r0j8ulj/Gold-AI</image:loc>
<image:caption>The ruling does not give taxpayers a blanket right to keep unlimited gold, but highlights the importance of documenting ownership, purchases, gifts and inheritance | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T05:39:13.712Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Have gold at home? This ITAT ruling explains when tax officials can question it</news:title>
<news:keywords>gold jewellery, income tax search, ITAT ruling, gifted jewellery, gold at home</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/indias-biggest-ipo-is-coming-jio-gets-sebi-nod-for-rs-37700-crore-issue</loc>
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<image:caption>Jio Platforms has received SEBI’s observation letter for its proposed ₹37,700 crore IPO, which could overtake Hyundai Motor India’s record issue | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T05:31:51.511Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India’s biggest IPO is coming? Jio gets SEBI nod for Rs 37,700 crore issue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jio IPO, India biggest IPO, Jio Platforms, SEBI nod, RJIL debt</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/centres-one-nation-one-time-push-ist-to-become-single-official-reference</loc>
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<image:caption>The clock is changing in India — Centre’s new IST rule explained | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T05:26:34.675Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre’s ‘One Nation, One Time’ push: IST to become single official reference</news:title>
<news:keywords>Indian Standard Time, One Nation, IST rules, White Rabbit</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/mcd-begins-encroachment-removal-drive-around-jama-masjid-after-delhi-high-court-order</loc>
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<image:caption>Police personnel stand guard as people arrive to offer prayers at Jama Masjid ahead of the Eid Al-Fitr festival celebrations, in New Delhi | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T05:13:59.120Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MCD begins encroachment removal drive around Jama Masjid after Delhi High Court order</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/what-triggered-nepal-floods-scientists-point-to-massive-ice-rock-avalanche</loc>
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<image:caption>A residential area covered in thick mud in the aftermath of flash floods, at Trishuli market, in Nuwakot district, on Sunday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T05:10:11.986Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What triggered Nepal floods? Scientists point to massive ice-rock avalanche</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nepal, Nepal floods</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/why-was-ankit-baliyan-killed-police-point-to-gogi-gotra-and-court-me-murder-song</loc>
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<image:caption>The probe has uncovered links involving Gogi’s gang, rival gangster Tillu Tajpuria and Baliyan’s gotra, according to Shamli police | Instagram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T05:01:38.043Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why was Ankit Baliyan killed? Police point to ‘Gogi’, ‘gotra’ and ‘court me murder’ song</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ankit Baliyan murder, Ankit Baliyan </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/nepal-sounds-fresh-flood-alert-as-deaths-cross-900-over-3000-remain-missing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/zlj4yhsz/PTI08302026000433A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Residential buildings covered in thick mud in the aftermath of flash floods, at Trishuli market, in Nuwakot district, on Sunday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T04:55:37.524Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nepal sounds fresh flood alert as deaths cross 900, over 3,000 remain missing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nepal, Nepal flash flood</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/grand-canyon-flash-flood-debris-colorado-river-20-missing</loc>
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<image:caption>Videos show the scale of flooding in the Grand Canyon as torrents of water and debris surged through Bright Angel Creek | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T04:40:32.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Grand Canyon flash flood: Torrents of water, debris sweep into Colorado River; over 20 missing</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/greater-noida-16-year-old-allegedly-gang-raped-inside-sleeper-bus-two-arrested</loc>
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<image:caption>A 16-year-old girl has alleged that a sleeper bus driver and conductor gang-raped her near Greater Noida’s Pari Chowk before abandoning her in Delhi | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T04:28:07.714Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Greater Noida: Teen 'gang-raped in sleeper bus' after fleeing home over scolding for studies; 2 held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/big-pharma-braces-for-biggest-patent-cliff-in-decades-as-500-billion-in-drug-sales-face-risk</loc>
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<image:caption>The consequences extend beyond Big Pharma: generic and biosimilar manufacturers, including Indian drugmakers, are preparing to compete for business that could become available as exclusivity ends</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T17:26:22.282Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Big Pharma braces for biggest patent cliff in decades as $500 billion in drug sales face risk

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<news:keywords>patent cliff, Big Pharma, generic drugs, biosimilar competition, drug patents</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/indias-aviation-boom-hits-turbulence-as-safety-lapses-rising-costs-test-rapid-expansion</loc>
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<image:caption>The pressures come even as India continues to expand airports, flying schools and aviation infrastructure while its airlines maintain one of the world's largest aircraft order books</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T17:26:20.222Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India’s aviation boom hits turbulence as safety lapses, rising costs test rapid expansion

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<news:keywords>Indian aviation, aviation safety, Air India, IndiGo</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/rising-fuel-costs-push-gig-workers-towards-fixed-pay-ev-and-warehouse-jobs</loc>
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<image:caption>The available pool of workers for delivery-based gig jobs has contracted by an estimated 5-10 per cent over the past four months</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T17:26:16.142Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rising fuel costs push gig workers towards fixed-pay, EV and warehouse jobs

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<news:keywords>gig workers, fuel prices, delivery jobs, electric vehicles</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/kaizad-bharucha-emerges-as-frontrunner-for-hdfc-bank-ceo-as-lender-also-scouts-outsider</loc>
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<image:caption>Bharucha is likely to be among the names considered for the position of managing director and CEO</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T17:26:12.769Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kaizad Bharucha emerges as frontrunner for HDFC Bank CEO as lender also scouts outsider

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<news:keywords>HDFC Bank CEO, Kaizad Bharucha, HDFC succession</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pm-modi-arrives-in-kyrgyzstan-for-sco-summit-talks-with-putin-on-agenda</loc>
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<image:caption>Ahead of leaving India, Modi said New Delhi would work with other SCO members towards a region free from terrorism, separatism and extremism</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T16:05:04.659Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi arrives in Kyrgyzstan for SCO Summit, talks with Putin on agenda

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<news:keywords>SCO Summit, Modi Kyrgyzstan, Modi Putin, India SCO</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/range-rover-sport-twenty-edition-launched-in-india-at-rs-190-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-30/nut9llxc/1920.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The anniversary model draws inspiration from the Range Stormer concept unveiled at the 2004 Detroit Auto Show</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T15:55:35.293Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Range Rover Sport Twenty Edition launched in India at Rs 1.90 crore

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<news:keywords>Range Rover Sport, Sport Twenty, Twenty Edition, India launch</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/punjab-and-haryana-hc-strikes-down-haryanas-blanket-foreign-travel-ban-on-govt-employees</loc>
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<image:caption>“The factual matrix of the present case is illustrative of a sledgehammer being used to crack a nut,” the court observed</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T15:43:11.642Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab and Haryana HC strikes down Haryana’s blanket foreign travel ban on govt employees

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<news:keywords>foreign travel ban, Haryana govt, Punjab Haryana HC</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/sc-to-hear-plea-on-monday-against-anonymous-cash-donations-to-political-parties</loc>
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<image:caption>The Supreme Court had earlier sought responses from the Centre, the Election Commission of India and other respondents in the matter</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T15:42:33.862Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC to hear plea on Monday against anonymous cash donations to political parties

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<news:keywords>anonymous donations, political funding, Supreme Court</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/explainer-trump-calls-venezuela-pact-the-biggest-oil-deal-ever-what-does-the-us-actually-get</loc>
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<image:caption>Under the broad structure disclosed so far, the US government and private investors would participate in a new arrangement to develop 17 Venezuelan oilfields</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T15:35:45.068Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Explainer: Trump calls Venezuela pact the ‘biggest oil deal’ ever. What does the US actually get?

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<news:keywords>Venezuela oil deal, Trump oil pact, US Venezuela agreement</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/lando-norris-signs-new-mclaren-deal-until-2030-targets-more-f1-titles</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-03-16/tt159j28/1000064705.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The new contract also contains a multi-year option that could extend Norris’s stay beyond 2030</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T15:35:40.845Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lando Norris signs new McLaren deal until 2030, targets more F1 titles

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<news:keywords>Lando Norris, McLaren deal, F1 contract, McLaren F1</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/chelsea-sign-world-cup-winning-goalkeeper-emiliano-martinez-from-aston-villa</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-30/14tl1y3i/ANI-20260830084307.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Martinez is expected to compete strongly for the No. 1 position and will wear the No. 26 shirt at Stamford Bridge</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T15:35:37.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chelsea sign World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa

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<news:keywords>Emiliano Martinez, Chelsea transfer, Chelsea goalkeeper, World Cup winner, Aston Villa</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/shailene-woodley-reveals-why-mary-jane-scenes-were-cut-from-the-amazing-spider-man-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Woodley said playing Mary Jane had been a dream role because Spider-Man was her favourite superhero growing up</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T15:35:31.974Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shailene Woodley reveals why Mary Jane scenes were cut from ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’

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<news:keywords>Shailene Woodley, Mary Jane, Amazing Spider-Man 2</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/rashmika-mandanna-set-to-resume-work-after-recovering-from-hip-injury</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-30/jt2n0ik3/rashmika-mandanna-5120x2880-24948.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mandanna revealed the extent of her injury earlier this month after reports emerged that she had been hurt on the set of “Mysaa”</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T15:35:27.421Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rashmika Mandanna set to resume work after recovering from hip injury

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<news:keywords>Rashmika Mandanna, hip injury, Mysaa film</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/rajasthan/days-after-attack-cjp-inspects-jaipur-schools-gives-7-day-ultimatum-to-rajasthan-govt</loc>
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<image:caption>The CJP claimed that one of the schools had a completed building that had remained closed for several years, forcing children to travel longer distances</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T15:11:16.130Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Days after attack, CJP inspects Jaipur schools, gives 7-day ultimatum to Rajasthan govt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jaipur schools, Rajasthan schools, school infrastructure, CJP inspection</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/russia-submits-proposal-for-five-more-s-400-sudarshan-units-in-rs-50000-crore-deal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-06-02/5soh3206/s-400missile1-sixteennine.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Defence sources said Moscow’s response to the Indian tender has been received and is currently being processed by the Defence Ministry</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T14:54:13.243Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia submits proposal for five more S-400 ‘Sudarshan’ units in Rs 50,000 crore deal

</news:title>
<news:keywords>S-400 Sudarshan, S-400 India, Russian air defence</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/turkey-saudi-arabia-pakistan-to-hold-first-mecca-defence-pact-talks-in-istanbul</loc>
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<image:caption>The meeting comes amid continuing instability across West Asia, six months after the United States and Israel launched their war against Iran</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T14:54:07.260Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to hold first Mecca defence pact talks in Istanbul

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<news:keywords>collective defence, Istanbul talks, joint defence, defence cooperation</news:keywords>
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