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<image:caption>Following the stampede that reportedly killed 18 people at Kolkata’s Chorbagan puja pandal, Abhishek Banerjee questioned Suvendu Adhikari over alleged family links to the organising committee</image:caption>
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<news:title>Kolkata stampede: Abhishek Banerjee targets CM over nephew's alleged Puja committee link</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/mamata-banerjee-expresses-grief-maitc-alleges-lapses-after-kolkata-puja-pandal-stampede</loc>
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<image:caption>Security and police personnel control the area outside a pandal after the exit gate collapsed due to heavy crowd pressure, in Kolkata, on Saturday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:title>Mamata Banerjee expresses grief, MAITC alleges lapses after Kolkata Puja pandal stampede</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/kolkata-stampede-tragedy-pm-modi-announces-rs-2-lakh-for-deceased-rs-50000-for-injured</loc>
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<image:caption>M Narendra Modi called the Kolkata stampede extremely distressing and announced ex gratia payments of Rs 2 lakh for each deceased victim’s family and Rs 50,000 for each injured person</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T18:06:33.161Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kolkata stampede tragedy: PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh for deceased, Rs 50,000 for injured</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/rain-narrow-exits-and-no-police-witnesses-recount-kolkata-puja-pandal-stampede</loc>
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<image:caption>Volunteers and people gather outside the Durga Puja pandal following a stampede-like situation after an exit gate collapsed due to heavy crowd pressure, in Kolkata, on Saturday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:title>Rain, narrow exits and no police: Witnesses recount Kolkata Puja pandal stampede</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/kolkata-durga-puja-pandal-stampede-kills-18-cm-visits-hospital-helpline-numbers-issued</loc>
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<image:caption>Footwear lies scattered outside a Durga Puja pandal after the exit gate collapsed due to heavy crowd pressure, leading to a stampede-like situation, in Kolkata, on Saturday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:title>Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede kills 18, CM visits hospital; helpline numbers issued</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/i-pray-for-peace-amit-shah-postpones-bengal-programmes-after-kolkata-puja-pandal-stampede</loc>
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<image:caption>Security and police personnel control the area outside a Durga Puja pandal after the exit gate collapsed due to heavy crowd pressure, in Kolkata, on Saturday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T17:18:50.724Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'I pray for peace...': Amit Shah postpones Bengal programmes after Kolkata Puja pandal stampede</news:title>
<news:keywords>Amit Shah, Durga Puja Kolkata</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/people-lost-trust-in-mann-govt-law-and-order-situation-collapsed-in-punjab-congress-leader-pilot</loc>
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<image:caption>Sachin Pilot criticised Bhagwant Mann over the state's law and order situation, citing attacks on police personnel | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T17:10:53.818Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>People lost trust in Mann govt, law and order situation collapsed in Punjab: Congress leader Pilot</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sachin Pilot, Bhagwant Mann, Punjab</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/paris-erupts-in-violence-as-protesters-torch-cars-loot-shops-over-rising-prices</loc>
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<image:caption>A car burns at Place de La Republique during a protest against rising living costs in Paris, on Saturday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T17:08:08.766Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Paris erupts in violence as protesters torch cars, loot shops over rising prices</news:title>
<news:keywords>France , France protests, Paris</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/journalist-files-complaint-against-rahul-gandhi-seeks-fir-over-alleged-pushing</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leaders have disputed her account and questioned the sequence of events she described | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T16:45:48.936Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Journalist files complaint against Rahul Gandhi, seeks FIR over alleged pushing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/fssai-proposes-pesticide-residue-limits-for-tea-heres-what-consumers-should-know</loc>
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<image:caption>FSSAI has proposed 20 mg/kg for Acetamiprid and 50 mg/kg for Imidacloprid | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T16:39:59.518Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FSSAI proposes pesticide residue limits for tea, here's what consumers should know</news:title>
<news:keywords>FSSAI , tea, India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/if-something-isnt-done-flydubai-captain-smit-machchhar-recalls-cockpit-attack-praises-colleague</loc>
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<image:caption>Captain Smit Machchhar was allegedly attacked by his co-pilot while the flight was travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T16:32:06.486Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'If something isn't done': Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar recalls cockpit attack, praises colleague</news:title>
<news:keywords>Smit Machchhar , Flydubai </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/punjab-intensifies-crackdown-on-illegal-mining-machinery-vehicles-seized</loc>
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<image:caption>Officials seized heavy machinery, tippers, a tractor and gravel and sand consignments; one person was arrested | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T16:26:47.925Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab intensifies crackdown on illegal mining; machinery, vehicles seized</news:title>
<news:keywords>Punjab , Punjab news</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-panel-launches-portal-for-complaints-on-jantar-mantar-protest-violence-in-july</loc>
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<image:caption>Victims and witnesses of the July Jantar Mantar protests can submit complaints, photographs, videos and medical reports through a new portal launched by the SC-appointed panel | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T16:23:14.280Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court panel launches portal for complaints on Jantar Mantar protest violence in July</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jantar Mantar protest, Supreme Court</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/bcci-selection-panel-changes-pragyan-ojha-tipped-for-top-role-rames-powar-to-join</loc>
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<image:caption>Pragyan Ojha is poised to take over India's top selection role after Ajit Agarkar's departure</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T13:55:32.538Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BCCI selection panel changes: Pragyan Ojha tipped for top role, Rames Powar to join</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/when-will-neeraj-chopra-return-to-action-star-javelin-thrower-shares-recovery-update</loc>
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<image:caption>After an ankle ligament tear ruled him out of the 2026 Asian Games and Diamond League Final, Neeraj Chopra is focused on returning next season | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T13:47:12.574Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When will Neeraj Chopra return to action? Star javelin thrower shares recovery update</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/zubeen-garg-death-case-lawyer-moves-to-challenge-bail-for-2-accused-in-supreme-court</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-01-14/w4i38dmb/bfnghn.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Zubeen Garg death: Lawyer alleges loopholes in Assam police charge sheet</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T13:42:04.415Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Zubeen Garg death case: Lawyer moves to challenge bail for 2 accused in Supreme Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Zubeen Garg death case, Zubeen Garg </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-records-211-days-of-better-air-quality-in-2026-best-performance-since-2016</loc>
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<image:caption>With more than two months left in 2026, Delhi has already recorded more cleaner-air days than in most recent years, while poor to severe air quality days have fallen to 79 | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T13:39:12.534Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi records 211 days of better air quality in 2026, best performance since 2016</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/actor-imran-khan-challenges-leave-india-notice-in-bombay-high-court</loc>
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<image:caption>Imran Khan challenges Mumbai Police exit notice in Bombay HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T13:31:11.319Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Actor Imran Khan challenges 'leave India' notice in Bombay High Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Imran Khan </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/rg-kar-doctors-father-questions-cbi-after-sandip-ghosh-gets-supreme-court-bail</loc>
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<image:caption>The father of the RG Kar rape-murder victim questioned the CBI's credibility after the Supreme Court granted Sandip Ghosh bail in the financial irregularities case | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T13:29:11.193Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RG Kar doctor's father questions CBI after Sandip Ghosh gets Supreme Court bail</news:title>
<news:keywords>RG Kar, West Bengal</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttarakhand/ankita-bhandari-murder-case-day-after-parents-meet-cbi-ex-bjp-mla-suresh-rathore-faces-questioning</loc>
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<image:caption>Candle march demanding justice for Ankita Bhandari in Delhi | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T13:24:50.212Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ankita Bhandari murder case: Day after parents meet CBI, ex-BJP MLA Suresh Rathore faces questioning</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ankita Bhandari case</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>The couple was found dead in a flat at M3M Marina in Sector 68, Gurugram | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T13:20:34.651Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:keywords>Gurugram </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/iran-claims-supertanker-carrying-over-2-million-barrels-of-crude-caught-fire-in-hormuz</loc>
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<image:caption>Iran tightens control over Hormuz as threats to global shipping and energy supplies grow | X</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/cjp-founder-abhijeet-dipke-gets-bail-after-arrest-over-tiranga-march-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:caption>Abhijeet Dipke leaves Mandir Marg Police Station after getting bail | PTI</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/north-korea-says-it-tested-new-torpedo-system-with-ai-capabilities</loc>
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<image:caption>North Korea claims AI technology powers its latest torpedo and hypersonic missiles | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:title>North Korea says it tested new torpedo system with AI capabilities</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/ramayana-rise-of-a-legend-shows-sai-pallavi-as-warrior-sita-reveals-10000-strong-crew</loc>
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<image:caption>Sai Pallavi’s warrior Sita takes centre stage in new Ramayana footage | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T10:55:09.094Z</news:publication_date>
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<url>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T10:45:14.223Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T08:45:57.527Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>US lawmakers urge Rubio to discuss alleged intimidation and unlawful detentions with India | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T18:48:29.372Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two tankers attacked near Hormuz, Romania; all 24 Indian sailors safe</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/trumps-press-secretary-katie-zacharia-fired-after-just-five-days-in-white-house</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/bcf1njda/2300007772.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Trump had publicly urged her to reconsider the job, while reports differed on whether she was dismissed or transitioning out</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T18:22:18.318Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump’s press secretary Katie Zacharia fired after just five days in White House</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/much-can-happen-before-oct-30-says-derek-as-tmc-factions-prepare-for-ec-hearing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/cj47rcfz/PTI09302026000063B-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Election Commission had barred both factions from using TMC name and Flowers and Grass symbol during West Bengal bypolls</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T18:19:30.774Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Much can happen before Oct 30’, says Derek as TMC factions prepare for EC hearing</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Nation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/election-commission-sets-october-30-hearing-on-rival-tmc-factions-claim-to-party-name-symbol</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/jvtekhmg/ELECTION-COMMISSION</image:loc>
<image:caption>Election Commission sets October 30 hearing on rival TMC factions’ claim to party name, symbol</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T18:13:01.144Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Election Commission sets October 30 hearing on rival TMC factions’ claim to party name, symbol</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/centre-amends-census-rules-allows-private-school-teachers-to-be-appointed-enumerators</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/9mshxolk/PTI05022026000054A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Revised rules expanded eligibility to teachers, government employees and other suitable persons as preparations continued for the 2027 Census</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T17:59:28.101Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre amends Census rules, allows private school teachers to be appointed enumerators</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/jammu-and-kashmir/jk-ias-officer-faces-probe-for-abusing-woman-colleague-during-online-meeting</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/fjnnmwt8/639277205563250911IMG-20261015-WA0221.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Omar Abdullah sought protection for woman officer against retaliatory action as inquiry panel was directed to submit its findings within 15 days</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T17:50:20.891Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>J&amp;K IAS officer faces probe for abusing woman colleague during online meeting</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jammu &amp; Kashmir, Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/trumps-visa-crackdown-could-drive-tech-talent-out-of-us-warns-microsoft-president</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/lyxqy83h/gdbfgn.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Brad Smith cautions that restrictions on green cards for skilled foreign workers could weaken America's technological leadership for decades</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T17:49:16.056Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump's visa crackdown could drive tech talent out of US, warns Microsoft president</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/assam/fire-guts-lubricant-warehouse-in-assams-nagaon-property-worth-rs-12-lakh-destroyed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/imffl8o2/PTI10162026000106B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP MP Devasish Sharma visited the site as another fire at a flour mill in Haibargaon caused extensive property damage</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T17:33:54.771Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fire guts lubricant warehouse in Assam's Nagaon, property worth Rs 12 lakh destroyed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/delhi-riots-case-tahir-hussain-gets-two-years-in-jail-for-abetting-violence</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/4roehuq3/DELHI-ELECTION-TAHIR-HUSSAIN-DELHI-202529018.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Court said former AAP councillor used his position to facilitate rioting instead of maintaining peace during the 2020 northeast Delhi violence</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T17:33:03.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi riots case: Tahir Hussain gets two years in jail for abetting violence</news:title>
<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/sitharaman-jbic-chief-discuss-clean-energy-semiconductor-investments</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/w14mp035/PTI10162026000193B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Finance Minister also met Bhutanese counterpart to discuss energy, trade, connectivity, GIFT City and rupee-based payment settlements</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T17:32:10.878Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sitharaman, JBIC chief discuss clean energy, semiconductor investments</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/firs-against-those-defacing-public-property-in-delhi-orders-cm-rekha-gupta-ahead-of-diwali</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/7vd8lga9/20250223186L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Departments were asked to identify dark spots, improve street lighting and ensure public spaces remained clean, safe and orderly during festivities</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T17:15:32.019Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIRs against those defacing public property in Delhi, orders CM Rekha Gupta ahead of Diwali</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/bhuvneshwar-returns-to-india-squad-after-four-years-as-arshdeep-suffers-shoulder-injury</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/tt8maz3i/ANI-20261016143423.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Veteran pacer added for Saturday’s series-deciding fifth T20I against West Indies in Bengaluru, with five-match contest locked at 2-2</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T17:07:02.267Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhuvneshwar returns to India squad after four years as Arshdeep suffers shoulder injury</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/deepti-niki-rescue-india-from-collapse-to-seal-four-wicket-win-over-zimbabwe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/hxaujp2k/india-women-vs-zimbabwe-women-0ea178f2-e8fe-4e6d-8c00-d9a9e886571f-486face3-2706-4a04-9006-f90446e20b6f.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nyasha Gwanzura's three-wicket burst rattled hosts, but India completed chase in 15.4 overs to take 1-0 lead in T20 series</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T17:06:51.610Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deepti, Niki rescue India from collapse to seal four-wicket win over Zimbabwe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/ali-fazal-turns-showstopper-for-tarun-tahilianis-tasva-at-lakme-fashion-week</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/36l40kxl/PTI10162026000070A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Designer showcased contemporary Indian occasion wear, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern silhouettes, intricate embroidery and sharp tailoring</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T17:05:01.725Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ali Fazal turns showstopper for Tarun Tahiliani's Tasva at Lakme Fashion Week</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/honey-singh-questioned-by-maharashtra-cyber-cell-over-alleged-obscene-remarks-at-delhi-concert</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/vavkp8xc/Yo-Yo-Honey-Singh-Image-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Video clip from the concert had gone viral on social media, drawing criticism and prompting police to register a case</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T17:01:13.624Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Honey Singh questioned by Maharashtra Cyber Cell over alleged obscene remarks at Delhi concert</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/centre-expands-census-staffing-rules-to-include-private-school-teachers-in-haryana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/5rvdm9li/ghh.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>New rules permit deployment of private school teachers, clerks and other suitable personnel; legal challenge remains pending before court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:59:17.634Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre expands Census staffing rules to include private school teachers in Haryana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Haryana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/pm-modi-to-visit-haryana-to-inaugurate-rs-800-crore-martyrs-memorial-in-ambala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/2afzluba/images-25.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ambala’s 1857 memorial features 23 historical galleries, names of over 700 freedom fighters and advanced audiovisual installations</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:58:01.670Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi to visit Haryana to inaugurate Rs 800 crore Martyrs’ Memorial in Ambala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Haryana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-issues-fresh-saudi-advisory-as-airport-closure-flight-cancellations-strand-travellers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/iismradb/emirates-boeing-777-aircraft.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two Indians injured in October 10 airport attack remained in ICU, while travellers and Umrah pilgrims were warned of prolonged disruptions</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:55:37.475Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India issues fresh Saudi advisory as airport closure, flight cancellations strand travellers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/gauhati-hc-grants-bail-to-suspended-dsp-sandipon-garg-in-zubeen-death-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/7ve3et1r/GAUHATI-HC</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sandipon Garg is likely to be released after Durga Puja holidays as other accused continue to face proceedings in the singer's death case</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:55:12.352Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gauhati HC grants bail to suspended DSP Sandipon Garg in Zubeen death case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/cjp-leader-abhijeet-dipke-detained-while-leaving-for-cp-protest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/32wvpwwa/PTI10162026000431B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Neha Bora detained near Mandi House shortly after beginning her Tiranga march in Delhi</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/ami8s9w4/PTI10_16_2026_000146B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The first notice, issued under the Delhi Police Act, directs him not to visit Central Park in Connaught Place</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:28:00.670Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dipke, Neha Bora among 150 detained in Delhi; Oppn slams police action amid anti-CEC protests</news:title>
<news:keywords>Abhijeet Dipke, CJP</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/ambedkars-constitution-kept-india-united-despite-challenges-says-former-cji-gavai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-06-04/bp4odl63/PTI05312025000198B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gavai stresses liberty, equality and fraternity at launch of Marathi books aimed at promoting constitutional awareness among Mumbai civic school students</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:16:47.648Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ambedkar's Constitution kept India united despite challenges, says former CJI Gavai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-cm-vows-to-bring-back-migrant-youths-provide-merit-based-jobs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/tcd1cpbl/PTI07062026000191B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister promised phased development of Nandigram over two years and sought proposals for improving healthcare and local infrastructure</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:12:09.386Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal CM vows to bring back migrant youths, provide merit-based jobs</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/dates-for-pm-modis-canada-visit-under-discussion-says-mea</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-13/cr9ssaks/images-24.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Modi and Carney recently agreed to strengthen ties in trade, energy, technology and security, with both nations targeting higher bilateral trade</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:36:00.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dates for PM Modi's Canada visit under discussion, says MEA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/jhotas-family-refuses-last-rites-demands-justice-as-outrage-grows-over-killing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/b2m734mi/PTI10162026000078B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Akal Takht Jathedar and Harsimrat Kaur Badal visit bereaved family, accuse Punjab government of failing to curb drug trafficking</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:35:11.467Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jhota's family refuses last rites, demands justice as outrage grows over killing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Punjab</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/vijays-tvk-joins-india-bloc-protest-against-cec-sir-in-tamil-nadu-says-vck-leader</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/tl45a38o/PTI10162026000418B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A separate formal announcement from TVK confirming its organisational membership or the terms of any alliance arrangement was not established in the report</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:19:19.670Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay’s TVK joins INDIA bloc protest against CEC, SIR in Tamil Nadu, says VCK leader</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-slams-us-lawmakers-sir-remarks-as-unwarranted-uninformed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/686mu2e2/pramila-jayapal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian envoy rejected claims of 13 crore voters being purged, asserting that India had independent constitutional institutions and free elections</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:17:34.685Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India slams US lawmaker's SIR remarks as 'unwarranted, uninformed'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/india-approves-rollover-of-rs-3000-crore-currency-swap-facility-to-maldives</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/417gk2a8/India-and-Maldives</image:loc>
<image:caption>RBI has provided over USD 1.1 billion in swap support since 2012 as India strengthens bilateral economic and maritime cooperation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:02:21.543Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India approves rollover of Rs 3,000 crore currency swap facility to Maldives</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/police-can-break-bones-but-not-satyagraha-rahul-slams-police-brutalities-against-students</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/ottdk1zy/PTI10142026000113A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rahul said a Zero FIR had been registered in Kerala and vowed legal action against officers accused of assaulting students</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:10:21.023Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police can break bones but not 'satyagraha': Rahul slams police 'brutalities' against students</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-asks-us-to-ensure-safety-of-nationals-after-foiled-hindu-temple-attack-plot</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/8uu8y315/1500x9001948008-randhir-jaiswal.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>A 19-year-old suspect was arrested after investigators uncovered alleged white supremacist writings, firearms and ammunition linked to planned attack</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:06:08.454Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India asks US to ensure safety of nationals after foiled Hindu temple attack plot</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/regime-change-no-game-over-bro-congress-bjps-war-of-phrases</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/jr9q9cws/ex-jantar-mantar-protests.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress defended its right to seek political change through democratic means as ruling party countered with 'Game over, bro' jibe</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:54:13.777Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Regime change’? ‘No, game over bro’: Congress, BJP’s war of phrases</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/fssai-issues-notices-to-gemini-edibles-bigbasket-flipkart-over-misleading-oil-claims</loc>
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<image:caption>FSSAI also suspended DNV Food Products' licence and cancelled Jhanvittanni's licence over violations of food safety regulations</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:48:43.199Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FSSAI issues notices to Gemini Edibles, BigBasket, Flipkart over misleading oil claims</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/mann-hits-back-at-shah-over-drugs-asks-centre-to-take-responsibility-for-gujarat-seizure</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/vp4w0c3w/Bhagwant-Mann-2000x1200.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mann defends anti-drug campaign, warns of CBI raids ahead of Assembly polls and criticises police restrictions on protesters in Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:34:38.127Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mann hits back at Shah over drugs, asks Centre to take responsibility for Gujarat seizure</news:title>
<news:keywords>Punjab</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/jaishankar-rubio-to-hold-talks-in-mumbai-on-october-20-to-strengthen-india-us-ties</loc>
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<image:caption>Jaishankar will also host UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan during his two-day official visit to Mumbai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:28:00.287Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jaishankar, Rubio to hold talks in Mumbai on October 20 to strengthen India-US ties</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/ladakh-gets-eighth-district-as-l-g-saxena-announces-sankoo-five-new-tehsils</loc>
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<image:caption>Five additional tehsils announced across Ladakh to improve access to public services; total number of tehsils rises to 37</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:05:24.225Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ladakh gets eighth district as L-G Saxena announces Sankoo, five new tehsils</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/ducati-unveils-2027-panigale-v4-with-218-hp-engine-upgraded-electronics-and-chassis</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/zfzay24a/Panigale-V4-20272.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Panigale V4 S gets factory customisation with 11 colour options, including Lamborghini-inspired finishes; India arrival expected in 2027</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:59:17.152Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ducati unveils 2027 Panigale V4 with 218 hp engine, upgraded electronics and chassis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Auto</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/mini-cooper-oxford-edition-launched-in-india-at-rs-5550-lakh-bookings-open</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/ux309yxf/03-Image-MINI-Cooper-Oxford-Edition.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Powered by a 204 hp turbocharged petrol engine, the special edition accelerates from 0 to 100 kmph in 6.6 seconds; deliveries begin immediately</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:59:01.956Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MINI Cooper Oxford Edition launched in India at Rs 55.50 lakh; bookings open</news:title>
<news:keywords>Auto</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/indias-forex-reserves-fall-by-usd-8578-billion-to-usd-726-billion</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/2n6s43qh/RBI-Reserves-Amid-Market-Decline.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:55:38.442Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's forex reserves fall by USD 8.578 billion to USD 726 billion</news:title>
<news:keywords>RBI</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/gastronomy/world-food-day-2026-these-countries-waste-the-most-food-and-the-numbers-are-shocking</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/h46m6nbp/Food-Waste-Hunger-and-Earthly-Contrast.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:58:36.615Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>World Food Day 2026: These countries waste the most food, and the numbers are shocking</news:title>
<news:keywords>World Food Day 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/centre-tells-supreme-court-aviation-rules-will-be-published-within-two-weeks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/rn77lxyf/Indian-Aviation-Under-Legal-Scrutiny.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Supreme Court will hear the aviation-related plea again on November 16 after the Centre said the rules under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, are ready for publication</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:42:20.489Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre tells Supreme Court aviation rules will be published within two weeks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Supreme Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/noida/noida-authority-skips-work-circle-13-for-new-noida-creates-circles-11-12-and-14</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-01-24/tnj5saee/1000052112.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>New Noida will follow Noida’s curious numbering pattern, with the authority leaving out work circle 13 without explaining the decision</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:30:18.768Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Noida Authority skips work circle 13 for New Noida, creates circles 11, 12 and 14</news:title>
<news:keywords>Noida</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-sir-poll-officials-begin-reverification-of-voters-removed-from-draft-rolls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-09/3c8j3fuq/SIR-Bengal.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi CEO Ashok Kumar said around 25 lakh of 33.12 lakh voter notice cases have been resolved, with the remaining cases to be addressed by October 30 | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:24:07.021Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi SIR: Poll officials begin reverification of voters removed from draft rolls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi SIR, SIR</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/pakistan-to-chair-imf-and-world-bank-boards-in-2027-for-first-time-since-1953</loc>
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<image:caption>Pakistan is scheduled to take up the chairmanship in 2027 | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:20:22.303Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan to chair IMF and World Bank boards in 2027 for first time since 1953</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pakistan , IMF</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/dreaming-of-creating-a-situation-similar-to-bangladesh-rajnath-singh-targets-congress</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/hs8ogvp8/PTI10162026000044A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses a press conference, at BJP headquarters, in Lucknow, on Friday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:15:38.499Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Dreaming of creating a situation similar to Bangladesh': Rajnath Singh targets Congress</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajnath Singh, Congress, Bangladesh</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/what-will-parliament-examine-in-indian-railways-21-key-issues-picked-for-2026-27</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08/bc07a884-6e30-41f6-b2f3-79d38c8919cf/train.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Parliamentary Standing Committee has outlined its 2026-27 agenda, with safety, passenger services, infrastructure and commercial development among its priorities | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:11:17.163Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What will Parliament examine in Indian Railways? 21 key issues picked for 2026-27</news:title>
<news:keywords>Indian Railways</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/is-tiranga-unlawful-tense-exchange-as-delhi-police-ask-abhijeet-dipke-to-cancel-cjp-march</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/9z3h8a48/PTI10162026000146B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Delhi Police official with Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke, ahead of the party's 'Lehra Do Tiranga' rally, at Dipke's residence in New Delhi, on Friday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:08:02.783Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Police bars CJP's 'Lehra Do Tiranga' march, cites public safety concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi Police, Abhijeet Dipke, CJP</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/how-much-will-teslas-flying-roadster-cost-what-we-know-about-the-rocket-powered-car</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/bdf603td/Rocket-Powered-Sports-Car-Launch.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tesla has not released a verified measurement of the Roadster’s free-flight altitude | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T07:47:25.633Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How much will Tesla’s flying Roadster cost? What we know about the rocket-powered car</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tesla</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/should-children-face-age-limits-on-social-media-supreme-court-seeks-centres-reply</loc>
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<image:caption>A PIL before the Supreme Court seeks age-based restrictions, parental consent and enforceable safeguards for children using social media platforms</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T07:41:11.105Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Should children face age limits on social media? Supreme Court seeks Centre’s reply</news:title>
<news:keywords>Supreme Court</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/1980-murder-case-allahabad-hc-finds-2-convicts-were-minors-remits-matter-to-juvenile-justice-board</loc>
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<image:caption>The Allahabad High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T06:09:10.531Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>1980 murder case: Allahabad HC finds 2 convicts were minors, remits matter to Juvenile Justice Board</news:title>
<news:keywords>Allahabad HC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/amarinder-warring-a-fighter-will-play-very-important-role-in-punjab-polls-sachin-pilot</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/boj0g131/PTI10152026000039B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Raja Warring met Sachin Pilot in Delhi after their reported differences over the leadership change | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T06:03:45.090Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amarinder Warring a 'fighter', will play 'very important' role in Punjab polls: Sachin Pilot</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sachin Pilot, Raja Warring, Punjab Congress</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/better-sense-will-prevail-sc-declines-urgent-plea-over-central-park-shutdown-in-delhi</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T05:59:14.622Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Better sense will prevail': SC declines urgent plea over Central Park shutdown in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Supreme Court Central Park closure, CJP protest, Supreme Court </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/special-parliament-session-likely-this-month-to-push-womens-quota-delimitation-bills</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/85rtt1td/Lok-Sabha-PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Centre is considering a special Parliament session to push women’s quota and delimitation Bills | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T05:56:21.483Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Special Parliament session likely this month' to push women’s quota, delimitation Bills</news:title>
<news:keywords>Special Parliament session </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/most-wanted-us-fraudster-extradited-from-india-over-alleged-600000-snap-scam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-04/gaogp73m/HRUcQz2WYAEjvy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The FBI says Manjeet Singh Bedi was brought back to the US after his arrest in India last month and will face charges linked to alleged SNAP benefits fraud</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T05:50:48.737Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Most-wanted US fraudster extradited from India over alleged $600,000 SNAP scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>FBI, Manjeet Singh Bedi </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/drone-strikes-in-the-black-sea-raise-fears-of-russian-escalation-to-test-natos-response</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/cfk6oz4n/Burning-Tanker-Beneath-Drones-at-Sunset.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Drone attacks on at least seven cargo vessels in the Black Sea have raised fears of a wider Russia-NATO confrontation | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T05:47:45.825Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drone strikes in the Black Sea raise fears of Russian escalation to test NATO's response</news:title>
<news:keywords>Black Sea, Russia, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukraine </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/nushrratt-bharuccha-discharged-after-surgery-what-we-know-about-her-recovery</loc>
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<image:caption>Nushrratt Bharuccha is back home after spine surgery, days after an accident in Bali | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T05:44:17.004Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nushrratt Bharuccha discharged after surgery, what we know about her recovery</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nushrratt Bharuccha </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/us-immigration-fee-changes-kick-in-today-who-faces-the-extra-cost</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/bax8dzza/U.S.-Immigration-Fees-and-Passport.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fees for annual asylum applications, certain immigration parole benefits, initial EADs and TPS applications have increased</image:caption>
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<news:title>US immigration fee changes kick in today, who faces the extra cost?</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/six-srfti-students-rusticated-over-alleged-assault-on-vc-vandalism-at-office</loc>
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<image:caption>SRFTI has rusticated six students over alleged assault and vandalism as an agitation over CCTV installation and campus security entered its 18th day | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T05:34:14.345Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six SRFTI students rusticated over alleged assault on VC, vandalism at office</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/karnataka/sudha-yadav-sworn-in-as-karnataka-governor</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court Vibhu Bakhru administered the oath of office to her at an event held at Lok Bhavan, the Governor's House | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T05:31:13.240Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sudha Yadav sworn in as Karnataka Governor</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/kartik-aaryan-sreeleelas-anurag-basu-film-gets-2027-release-date</loc>
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<image:caption>Anurag Basu’s untitled film starring Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela will release in theatres on April 30, 2027, T-Series has announced | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T05:22:31.002Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kartik Aaryan-Sreeleela's Anurag Basu film gets 2027 release date</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/rajinikanth-starrer-jailer-2-earns-over-rs-100-crore-at-box-office</loc>
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<image:caption>Fans celebrate before the release of the movie | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T05:19:33.916Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajinikanth-starrer 'Jailer 2' earns over Rs 100 crore at box office</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jailer 2, Rajinikanth</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/eci-directs-officers-to-provide-searchable-pdf-voter-rolls-to-political-parties</loc>
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<image:caption>The ECI’s latest order will give recognised political parties readable digital voter lists for each polling station | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T05:17:40.013Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ECI directs officers to provide searchable PDF voter rolls to political parties</news:title>
<news:keywords>Election Commission of India, ECI</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/magnitude-7-earthquake-hits-russias-kamchatka-peninsula-no-tsunami-warning-issued</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:15:12.271Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Magnitude 7 earthquake hits Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, no tsunami warning issued</news:title>
<news:keywords>earthquake , earthquake Russia, Russia</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pm-modis-canada-visit-scheduled-for-december-11-12-amid-push-to-strengthen-bilateral-ties</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-06-18/q63hapks/PTI06182025000030B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PM Modi’s Canada visit comes amid renewed diplomatic engagement and efforts to finalise a comprehensive economic partnership agreement to help double bilateral trade by 2030 | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:10:15.112Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi's Canada visit scheduled for December 11-12 amid push to strengthen bilateral ties</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Canada, PM Modi, Mark Carney</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/cjps-delhi-protest-today-police-impose-restrictions-32000-personnel-on-alert</loc>
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<image:caption>Police personnel stand near barricades ahead of a Tiranga March rally by Cockroach Janata Party, at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi, on Friday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:03:56.094Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP's Delhi protest today: Police impose restrictions, 32,000 personnel on alert</news:title>
<news:keywords>CJP protest Delhi, CJP</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/we-have-never-feared-competition-reliance-responds-to-elon-musks-remarks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-06-25/hiroghiu/200501034301-01-mukesh-ambani-file.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Responding amid growing competition in satellite internet, Reliance said it welcomes Starlink but stressed that Jio’s satellite services are also awaiting regulatory clearances | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:56:02.276Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'We have never feared competition': Reliance responds to Elon Musk's remarks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Reliance , Starlink, Ambani, Elon Musk</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/government-hikes-windfall-tax-on-petrol-cuts-levy-on-diesel-exports</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/t6yoacp8/Fuel-Trade-at-Golden-Hour-Port.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Amid West Asia tensions, the Centre has revised windfall taxes on fuel exports, reducing the diesel levy and increasing the duty on petrol for the next fortnight</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:51:36.798Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government hikes windfall tax on petrol, cuts levy on diesel exports</news:title>
<news:keywords>windfall tax on fuel exports, diesel export duty</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/indias-balance-of-payments-swings-to-usd-454-billion-surplus-in-august-rbi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/s3qpd4ul/ANI-20261015140634.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Current account deficit narrows to USD 5.2 billion, while overall surplus reaches USD 58 billion during April-August 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T19:00:19.343Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's balance of payments swings to USD 45.4 billion surplus in August: RBI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/punjab-cracks-down-on-drug-law-violations-seizes-medicines-worth-rs-2064-crore</loc>
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<image:caption>The enforcement figures also underline the continuing challenge facing drug regulators in Punjab</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T18:59:23.807Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab cracks down on drug law violations, seizes medicines worth Rs 20.64 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Punjab</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/bombs-and-missiles-cannot-force-iran-to-surrender-pezeshkian-warns-us</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/uq6zv128/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-24-2026-122229-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Iranian President calls for national unity as Washington reportedly considers fresh strikes on nuclear facilities and energy infrastructure</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T18:49:52.521Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Bombs and missiles cannot force Iran to surrender’: Pezeshkian warns US</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/pope-leo-xiv-recovering-well-after-lung-cancer-surgery-resumes-work-from-hospital</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/jc5gjesz/ANI-20261015140941.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vatican awaits further test results to determine whether cancer has spread; public engagements remain cancelled until October 20</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T18:42:12.983Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pope Leo XIV recovering well after lung cancer surgery, resumes work from hospital</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/30-foot-cockroach-effigy-to-burn-with-ravan-at-delhi-ramlila-amid-cjp-protests</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/5o2lia69/1000533847.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP MLA Ashok Goel denies political motive behind decision as Cockroach Janta Party intensifies protests over alleged electoral irregularities</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T18:37:43.654Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>30-foot cockroach effigy to burn with Ravan at Delhi Ramlila amid CJP protests</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/haryana-cm-saini-invites-swedish-firms-to-invest-join-global-investor-summit-2027</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/m9241nsx/fgfhf.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Saini cites IKEA's Rs 3,500-crore Gurugram project and Saab's Jhajjar facility as examples of growing Swedish investment in state</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T18:27:17.612Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana CM Saini invites Swedish firms to invest, join Global Investor Summit 2027</news:title>
<news:keywords>Haryana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/iphones-luxury-perfumes-seen-floating-in-sea-after-cargo-ship-sinks-near-hormuz</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-15/4osz914p/1000533846.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Singapore-flagged vessel GFS Pride sinks after reported projectile strike, all 21 crew members rescued as Iran claims ship hit naval mine</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T18:21:43.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>iPhones, luxury perfumes seen floating in sea after cargo ship sinks near Hormuz</news:title>
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