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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/record-1272-billion-fcnrb-inflows-power-rbis-1364-billion-forex-mobilisation</loc>
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<image:caption>India’s reserves have now increased for eight consecutive weeks</image:caption>
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<news:title>Record $127.2 billion FCNR(B) inflows power RBI’s $136.4 billion forex mobilisation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/warring-urges-mann-to-clear-rs-14191-crore-da-dues-implement-ops</loc>
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<image:caption>In a letter to Mann, Warring described the employees’ demand for pending DA as “legitimate and genuine” and claimed that around Rs 14,191 crore remained unpaid</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T18:05:31.653Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Warring urges Mann to clear Rs 14,191 crore DA dues, implement OPS

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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/punjab-launches-pehchaan-portal-for-identification-of-unclaimed-deceased</loc>
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<image:caption>Facial photographs, tattoos, birthmarks, deformities and other permanent identification marks will be uploaded within 48 hours of the postmortem examination at any government mortuary</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T17:28:21.605Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab launches 'Pehchaan' portal for identification of unclaimed deceased
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/maternity-leave-cannot-cost-women-status-promotion-at-work-says-delhi-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>The court said pregnancy or maternity leave cannot become grounds for demotion, loss of status or denial of career progression</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T16:41:12.331Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Maternity leave cannot cost women status, promotion at work', says Delhi HC

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<news:keywords>maternity leave rights, Delhi High Court</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/injuries-and-rohits-future-top-agenda-at-crucial-bcci-world-cup-review-meet</loc>
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<image:caption>BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia and Centre of Excellence (COE) head VVS Laxman are also expected to attend</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T16:16:52.990Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Injuries and Rohit’s future top agenda at crucial BCCI World Cup review meet</news:title>
<news:keywords>BCCI review, Rohit Sharma, World Cup</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/india-brazil-tickets-snapped-up-within-minutes-as-kolkata-football-fever-soars</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-25/xc5m6j9c/ANI-20260725083736.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Online sales began at 4 pm through the official ticketing platform District, triggering heavy traffic that pushed fans into virtual queues.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T16:16:50.562Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India-Brazil tickets snapped up within minutes as Kolkata football fever soars

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<news:keywords>India vs Brazil, Kolkata football, Brazil friendly</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/the-defeat-continued-an-inconsistent-spell-for-the-25-year-old-sen</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-02/4teaa8bb/ANI-20260902125556.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The defeat continued an inconsistent spell for the 25-year-old Sen</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T16:03:31.274Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The defeat continued an inconsistent spell for the 25-year-old Sen</news:title>
<news:keywords>Lakshya Sen, China Masters</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/india-to-host-inaugural-icc-womens-champions-trophy-in-february-2027</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-02/s1kovx1e/ANI-20260902142140.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The tournament was originally scheduled to be staged in Sri Lanka, but the ICC shifted it to India as Sri Lanka Cricket continues to undertake reforms</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T15:59:07.139Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India to host inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy in February 2027

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<news:keywords>Women’s Champions Trophy, ICC Women’s T20I</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/apathy-of-authorities-india-slams-destruction-of-century-old-hindu-temple-in-pakistan</loc>
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<image:caption>The MEA has raised concerns over the reported destruction of a Hindu temple in Pakistan, calling for immediate steps to restore the place of worship | Representational image/AI generated</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T15:58:05.214Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Apathy of authorities': India slams destruction of century-old Hindu temple in Pakistan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttarakhand/orange-alert-issued-for-3-uttarakhand-districts-12-dead-in-rain-related-incidents</loc>
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<image:caption>People gather near an overflowing causeway as the swollen Bin river flows following incessant heavy rainfall, in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, on Tuesday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T15:48:29.697Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Orange alert' issued for 3 Uttarakhand districts; 12 dead in rain-related incidents</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttarakhand, Nation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/piyush-goyal-slams-gdp-critics-over-78-per-cent-growth-says-truth-cannot-be-hidden</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/1cb9ff66-0c57-4ece-a44e-bbf7f01f67f5/Piyush%20Goyal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Piyush Goyal has strongly defended the government’s GDP data, saying the figures are not manufactured | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T15:40:05.777Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Piyush Goyal slams GDP critics over 7.8 per cent growth, says ‘truth cannot be hidden’</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/aimims-waqar-hasan-joins-congress-ahead-of-uttar-pradesh-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>AIMIM national spokesperson Waqar Hasan has joined the Congress ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T15:31:51.913Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIMIM’s Waqar Hasan joins Congress ahead of Uttar Pradesh polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/what-happens-when-earth-crosses-15c-un-warns-the-threshold-could-be-breached-this-decade</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-02/que0xz5r/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-2-2026-054911-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>UN's climate warning: World could overshoot 1.5°C before decade ends | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T12:23:24.654Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What happens when Earth crosses 1.5°C? UN warns the threshold could be breached this decade</news:title>
<news:keywords>1.5°C threshold, global warming, UNEP report, Paris Agreement</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/iran-launches-fresh-strikes-on-us-targets-across-middle-east-as-tensions-escalate</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-02/vd9z1uzg/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-2-2026-054314-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The US-Iran confrontation has intensified with fresh Iranian strikes | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T12:14:32.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran launches fresh strikes on US targets across Middle East as tensions escalate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran US conflict, Middle East tensions, Iran strikes, US retaliation, Strait of Hormuz, US Central Command, US military bases, Tehran Washington</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/sir-phase-3-several-states-delay-final-voter-rolls-by-up-to-28-days</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-09/3c8j3fuq/SIR-Bengal.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>The EC's third phase of SIR covers 36.73 crore voters across 16 states and three Union territories, with several states now revising their final roll schedules | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T12:05:41.828Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIR phase 3: Several states delay final voter rolls by up to 28 days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/netflix-announces-3-part-docuseries-on-friends-star-matthew-perry-set-to-stream-october-27</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-02/0rqhiymd/Matthew-Perry</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T11:45:00.144Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Netflix announces 3-part docuseries on 'Friends' star Matthew Perry, set to stream October 27</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-says-bci-chief-manan-kumar-mishras-position-is-pro-tem-till-fresh-election</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-02/tct3lflm/PTI08212026000627A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Members of the All India Lawyers Union Telangana State Committee raise slogans during a protest demanding the resignation of Manan Kumar Mishra, in Hyderabad | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T11:24:37.993Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court says BCI chief Manan Kumar Mishra’s position is ‘pro tem’ till fresh election</news:title>
<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/retired-air-marshal-jeetendra-mishra-appointed-ceo-of-ayodhya-ram-mandir</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T11:19:53.273Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra appointed CEO of Ayodhya Ram Mandir</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/bihar/nepal-floods-bring-unfamiliar-fish-to-bihar-government-urges-people-not-to-eat-them</loc>
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<image:caption>An aerial view of the swollen Trishuli River in the aftermath of the flash floods, near Chitwan, Nepal, on Wednesday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T10:56:39.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nepal floods bring unfamiliar fish to Bihar, government urges people not to eat them</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Nation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/state-of-deep-intoxication-kiren-rijiju-attacks-congress-over-gdp-growth-claims</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-02/w99pjt09/STOCKPTI06202022139.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kiren Rijiju and the Congress traded sharp remarks over India’s 7.8 per cent GDP growth | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T10:40:42.026Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘State of deep intoxication’: Kiren Rijiju attacks Congress over GDP growth claims</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kiren Rijiju, Congress, GDP</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/kargil-gets-post-office-passport-seva-kendra-brings-passport-services-closer-to-residents</loc>
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<image:caption>MoS External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh and LG VK Saxena inaugurate Post Office Passport Sewa Kendra in Kargil</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T10:25:34.106Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kargil gets Post Office Passport Seva Kendra, brings passport services closer to residents</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kargil passport, Passport Seva Kendra, POPSK Kargil, Ladakh passport, Post Office passport, Kargil POPSK</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/brics-summit-india-to-focus-on-ai-digital-technology-and-inclusive-innovation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-02/4i52jues/HQzYD5JaYAA9IOp.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The upcoming BRICS Summit in New Delhi is expected to focus on AI, digital cooperation and inclusive innovation | X/@EOIBeijing</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T10:20:58.229Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BRICS Summit: India to focus on AI, digital technology and inclusive innovation</news:title>
<news:keywords>BRICS , BRICS summit</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/planning-a-thailand-trip-heres-what-changes-for-indians-from-september-15</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-02/azl6zt9s/Thailand</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thailand visa-free rules for Indians: Stay reduced from 60 to 30 days from September 15 | Instagram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T09:34:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Planning a Thailand trip? Here’s what changes for Indians from September 15</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thailand, Thailand visa, Thailand travel</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/rajasthan/rajasthan-school-exposed-by-cockroach-janata-party-demolished-over-unsafe-condition</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-02/a7l1qz7h/HQTkrvgbMAAUU1J.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Authorities have razed the old building of Government Primary School, Rampura, which was declared unsafe | X/@AshutoshRanka</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T08:59:20.262Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajasthan school exposed by Cockroach Janata Party demolished over unsafe condition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan school, Cockroach Janata Party, CJP</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/two-army-soldiers-missing-after-boat-capsises-in-yamuna-at-hathnikund-barrage</loc>
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<image:caption>A search operation involving the Army, Air Force, police and civil administration is underway | Representational image/AI generated</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T08:52:49.988Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two Army soldiers missing after boat capsises in Yamuna at Hathnikund Barrage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hathnikund barrage, Yamuna river, missing soldiers, Indian Army, Air Force support</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-rain-brings-relief-from-humidity-imd-warns-of-more-showers-and-thunderstorms</loc>
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<image:caption>People take shelter under a foot over bridge amid rainfall, at Mathura Road, in New Delhi, on Wednesday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T08:47:08.949Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi rain brings relief from humidity, IMD warns of more showers and thunderstorms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi rain, Delhi, IMD alert, Delhi weather, Gurgaon rain, Bay of Bengal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/tmc-mp-derek-abhishek-banerjees-pa-appear-before-kolkata-police-in-scuffle-case</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>2026-09-02T08:07:27.185Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TMC MP Derek, Abhishek Banerjee's PA appear before Kolkata Police in scuffle case</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/3-idiots-sequel-rajkumar-hirani-confirms-same-cast-says-story-is-being-written</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T08:03:23.927Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'3 Idiots' sequel: Rajkumar Hirani confirms same cast, says story is being written</news:title>
<news:keywords>3 Idiots sequel, Rajkumar Hirani, Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, R Madhavan, Boman Irani, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Munna Bhai, Rancho</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/parents-in-us-may-soon-need-to-show-their-immigration-papers-for-childs-passport</loc>
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<image:caption>US plans to require parents’ citizenship or immigration proof for child’s passport | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T07:36:32.153Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parents in US may soon need to show their immigration papers for child’s passport</news:title>
<news:keywords>birthright citizenship, US passport rules, Trump immigration, birth tourism, American citizenship</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/nepal-you-are-not-alone-sonu-sood-arrives-in-kathmandu-with-food-blankets-for-flood-victims</loc>
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<image:caption>Actor Sonu Sood has reached Kathmandu with food and blankets for flood victims | Instagram/sonu_sood</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T07:26:14.465Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Nepal, you are not alone': Sonu Sood arrives in Kathmandu with food, blankets for flood victims</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sonu Sood, Sonu Sood Nepal, Nepal floods, Nepal</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/i-was-so-happy-vijay-gifts-dior-sunglasses-to-elderly-woman-during-surprise-stop</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay adjusts sunglasses on an elderly woman during his visit to the residence of a farmer, in Salem district, Tamil Nadu | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T07:19:27.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘I was so happy’: Vijay gifts Dior sunglasses to elderly woman during surprise stop</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijay, Tamil Nadu CM, Salem visit</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/deadly-nepal-floods-kathmandu-seeks-climate-compensation-may-send-balen-shah-to-un</loc>
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<image:caption>An aerial view of damaged structures covered in thick mud and debris in the aftermath of flash floods, at Devighat, in Nuwakot district, Nepal, on Saturday | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T07:11:37.787Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deadly Nepal floods: Kathmandu seeks climate compensation, may send Balen Shah to UN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nepal floods, Kathmandu UN, Balen Shah</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/congress-akali-dal-hollowed-out-punjab-like-termites-cm-bhagwant-mann</loc>
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<image:caption>At a 'Lok Milni' programme, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann targeted opposition parties over their record in the state | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T06:25:20.866Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Congress, Akali Dal hollowed out Punjab like termites’: CM Bhagwant Mann</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhagwant Mann, Punjab politics, Congress, Akali Dal, AAP government, Punjab CM</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/west-bengal-teacher-recruitment-ssc-to-revise-merit-list-for-12445-posts</loc>
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<image:caption>The WBSSC is revisiting its January merit list for higher secondary teacher recruitment following the change in OBC reservation | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T06:20:34.931Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal teacher recruitment: SSC to revise merit list for 12,445 posts</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal teacher recruitment, SSC merit list, higher secondary teachers, secondary teacher vacancies, West Bengal SSC</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/jadavpur-university-vc-calls-for-check-on-wall-graffiti-asks-students-to-air-views-on-social-media</loc>
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<image:caption>Jadavpur University VC has called for a balance between free expression and campus upkeep after fresh graffiti appeared following the whitewashing of controversial wall writings | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T06:14:06.058Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jadavpur University VC calls for check on wall graffiti, asks students to air views on social media</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jadavpur University, Vice Chancellor, Suvendu Adhikari</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/disha-salian-death-bombay-hc-orders-cbi-probe-into-former-celebrity-managers-death</loc>
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<image:caption>The Bombay High Court has directed the CBI to register an FIR and investigate Disha Salian’s death | X/ANI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T06:09:11.558Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bombay High Court hands Disha Salian death case to CBI, cites ‘glaring discrepancies’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Disha Salian, CBI probe, Bombay High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/one-more-unfortunate-case-of-suicide-supreme-court-reacts-to-iit-delhi-students-death</loc>
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<image:caption>The SC has taken note of the August 22 death of an IIT Delhi scholar as the National Task Force prepares its final report on student suicides and mental health in higher education | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T05:59:29.937Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘One more unfortunate case of suicide’: Supreme Court reacts to IIT-Delhi student’s death</news:title>
<news:keywords>student suicides, Supreme Court, IIT Delhi, National Task Force</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/4745-schools-lack-separate-girls-toilets-sc-asks-centre-to-focus-on-rural-tribal-areas</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-28/vi3ftkpz/supreme%20court.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With separate girls’ toilets yet to be provided in 4,745 schools, the Supreme Court has told the Centre to ensure funding and focus on schools in rural and tribal areas</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T05:52:30.860Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>4,745 schools lack separate girls’ toilets: SC asks Centre to focus on rural, tribal areas</news:title>
<news:keywords>girls’ toilets, Supreme Court, menstrual hygiene, Bihar schools</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/panic-buttons-must-work-curtains-banned-delhi-cracks-down-on-bus-safety-after-minors-gangrape</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/lnaylich/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-1-2026-112226-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Following the gangrape of a minor on a sleeper bus, the Delhi Transport Department has introduced stricter safety requirements | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T05:16:39.146Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Panic buttons must work, curtains banned: Delhi cracks down on bus safety after minor’s gangrape</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi bus safety, panic buttons, gangrape case, Delhi Transport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/dgca-finds-serious-safety-lapses-in-top-airlines-ahead-of-key-us-safety-check</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-21/xqpydnuw/hryerq.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The DGCA's latest airline audits have raised concerns ahead of the US FAA's scheduled review of India's civil aviation safety oversight | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T05:11:59.095Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DGCA finds 'serious safety lapses' in top airlines ahead of key US safety check</news:title>
<news:keywords>DGCA audit, aviation safety, FAA review, IndiGo audit, Air India audit, SpiceJet audit, Akasa Air audit</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/my-return-is-not-about-power-sheikh-hasina-says-she-will-return-to-bangladesh-by-december</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-02-13/fra9iuf2/images-2025-07-02T165205.233.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina has said her decision is driven by a desire to stand with the people rather than reclaim power | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T05:04:02.637Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘My return is not about power’: Sheikh Hasina says she will return to Bangladesh by December</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/nepal-on-flood-alert-as-three-major-rivers-cross-warning-levels-amid-heavy-rain-toll-reaches-1127</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-02/46xccnra/PTI09022026000020A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security personnel dispatch relief material sent by India in the aftermath of the recent flash floods, at an army base camp, in Rasuwa district, Nepal, on Wednesday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T04:52:09.959Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nepal on flood alert as three major rivers cross warning levels amid heavy rain; toll reaches 1,127</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nepal, Nepal floods</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/cheaper-medicines-for-americans-sun-pharma-strikes-key-deal-with-us-government</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-02/8ggzwnsd/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-2-2026-101425-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sun Pharma has entered a US drug-pricing agreement as Washington seeks to lower prescription costs | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T04:45:06.382Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cheaper medicines for Americans? Sun Pharma strikes key deal with US government</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sun Pharma, drug prices, US government, cheaper medicines</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/nclt-puts-subhash-chandras-rs-65-crore-repayment-plan-on-hold</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 NCLT has stayed an earlier order approving Zee founder Subhash Chandra’s Rs 6.5 crore repayment plan | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T04:37:03.504Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NCLT puts Subhash Chandra’s Rs 6.5 crore repayment plan on hold</news:title>
<news:keywords>Subhash Chandra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/sensex-plunges-nearly-700-points-nifty-down-200-as-iran-us-conflict-rattles-markets</loc>
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<image:caption>Indian markets opened sharply lower on Wednesday as renewed Iran-US tensions pushed Brent crude higher and triggered fresh concerns over inflation and global interest rates | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T04:28:48.293Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sensex plunges nearly 700 points, Nifty down 200 as Iran-US conflict rattles markets</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sensex crash, Nifty slump, Iran US conflict, Brent crude surge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/us-strikes-kill-four-injure-around-50-as-iran-vows-unforgettable-lessons</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-02/oom6n68l/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-2-2026-094747-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fresh US strikes on Iran have drawn threats of retaliation from Tehran after shrapnel from a missile hit a wedding gathering | Representational image/AI generated</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T04:19:47.848Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US strikes kill 11, injure around 50 as Iran vows ‘unforgettable lessons’</news:title>
<news:keywords>US Iran strikes, Strait of Hormuz, IRGC attacks, US missile strike, Iran retaliation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pm-modi-calls-for-united-sco-action-against-terror-warns-against-double-standards</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/tf6ay8le/PTI09012026000469B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'We must speak with one voice and make it clear that there can be no place for double standards on this serious issue,' Modi said</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T18:00:09.377Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi calls for united SCO action against terror, warns against ‘double standards’

</news:title>
<news:keywords>SCO summit, SCO terrorism, double standards, NarendraModi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/cm-saini-slams-congress-over-assembly-protest-says-breaking-rules-not-appropriate</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/e8nauc8d/PTI09012026000495B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Saini said the Opposition played an important role in a democracy but its rights were accompanied by responsibility and decorum</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T17:57:07.358Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Saini slams Congress over Assembly protest, says 'breaking rules not appropriate'
</news:title>
<news:keywords>Haryana Assembly, Nayab Singh, Assembly protest</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/bus-in-noida-minor-gangrape-case-had-11-traffic-violations-nine-challans-in-23-days-of-rs-56000</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/lnaylich/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-1-2026-112226-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Eight of the nine challans issued during the 23-day period were for overspeeding, raising questions over the vehicle’s compliance with traffic and passenger-safety norms</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T17:52:57.057Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bus in Noida minor gangrape case had 11 traffic violations, nine challans in 23 days of Rs 56,000</news:title>
<news:keywords>Noida gangrape, minor gangrape, overspeeding challans</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/haryana-assembly-passes-11-bills-clears-state-commission-for-minorities</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/64gmz6x7/26haryana-assembly.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Haryana Assembly on Tuesday passed 11 key bills which included the one to establish a State Commission for Minorities.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T17:47:44.073Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana Assembly passes 11 Bills, clears State Commission for Minorities

</news:title>
<news:keywords>Haryana Assembly, minorities commission, Haryana minorities</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/punjab-transfers-12-pps-officers-in-major-police-reshuffle</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/n53sji1e/ANI-20260901171512.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The officers have been directed to join their new postings immediately</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T17:44:14.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab transfers 12 PPS officers in major police reshuffle

</news:title>
<news:keywords>Punjab Police, PPS transfers, police reshuffle, Punjab government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/west-asia-crisis/us-launches-fresh-strikes-on-iran-as-explosions-rock-areas-near-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
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<image:caption>The strikes came after US President Donald Trump warned that Washington could take further military action following renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<news:title>US launches fresh strikes on Iran as explosions rock areas near Strait of Hormuz

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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/sitharaman-meets-bessent-invites-us-treasury-chief-to-delhi-for-economic-dialogue</loc>
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<image:caption>Sitharaman met Bessent on Monday on the sidelines of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Asheville</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T15:54:13.678Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sitharaman meets Bessent, invites US Treasury chief to Delhi for economic dialogue</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/abhishek-banerjee-questioned-for-six-hours-accuses-bengal-govt-of-political-vendetta</loc>
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<image:caption>Banerjee alleged that the government was selectively targeting the Trinamool Congress</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T15:45:08.067Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abhishek Banerjee questioned for six hours, accuses Bengal govt of ‘political vendetta’

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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/pakistan-crops-pm-modi-out-of-sco-group-photo-india-counters-with-full-picture</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/gpc1cfam/HRHpaMboAAzRgX.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The photograph was taken ahead of a session of the 26th SCO Summit and featured leaders of the bloc’s member states</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T15:44:44.526Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan crops PM Modi out of SCO group photo, India counters with full picture</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttarakhand/uttarakhand-issues-red-alert-as-extremely-heavy-rain-threatens-several-districts</loc>
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<image:caption>According to the alert, Dehradun, Tehri Garhwal and Nainital are among the districts facing the possibility of intense rainfall</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T15:31:59.959Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand issues red alert as extremely heavy rain threatens several districts

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<news:keywords>Uttarakhand rain, red alert, heavy rainfall</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/gabriel-jesus-joins-barcelona-from-arsenal-on-a-three-year-deal</loc>
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<image:caption>The move gives Jesus his first opportunity to play in La Liga after spending almost a decade in English football</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T15:31:54.472Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gabriel Jesus joins Barcelona from Arsenal on a three-year deal

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<news:keywords>Gabriel Jesus, Barcelona transfer, Arsenal exit</news:keywords>
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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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<news:keywords>Keir Starmer, Starmer resignation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<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:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/ldt84yf6/bfgnhn.png</image:loc>
<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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<news:keywords>tech layoffs, AI layoffs, Apple layoffs, Microsoft layoffs, Amazon layoffs, Meta layoffs</news:keywords>
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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:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/tykhliva/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-1-2026-073109-PM.png</image:loc>
<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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<url>
<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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<url>
<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

</news:title>
<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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<url>
<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

</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi solar subsidy, rooftop solar, PM Surya Ghar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<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

</news:title>
<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>
<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>
<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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</url>
<url>
<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>
<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>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<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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</url>
<url>
<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: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>
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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: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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<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: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: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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<url>
<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>
<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:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-24/rlyc1hlg/HNq53gqaQAIMKzS.jpg</image:loc>
<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: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>
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<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: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>
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<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: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>
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<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: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>
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<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>
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</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: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>
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<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: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>
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<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:caption>The High Court has sought a policy to help drug-dependent prisoners overcome addiction | File image</image:caption>
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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>
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<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: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:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/52cjjv2e/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-1-2026-122939-PM.png</image:loc>
<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: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>
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<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: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: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>
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</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: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: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>
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</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: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: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>
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</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:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi among other world leaders at the SCO Summit in Bishkek | X/@narendramodi</image:caption>
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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>
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<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: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>
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</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: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>
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<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>
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</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>
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<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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<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:caption>From secret wedding to divorce in 5 months: Badshah, Isha Rikhi confirm split | Instagram/POONAM RIKHI</image:caption>
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<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>
<news:keywords>Badshah, Badshah divorce, Isha Rikhi, Isha Rikhi divorce</news:keywords>
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<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: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>
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<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: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:publication_date>2026-09-01T04:25:10.821Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Don't buy gold, skip foreign trips &amp; weddings abroad': PM's Swadeshi push after 7.8% GDP growth</news:title>
<news:keywords>India GDP, GDP growth, PM Modi, Vocal for Local, Atmanirbhar Bharat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<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:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/pis8ms0i/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-1-2026-093504-AM.png</image:loc>
<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:language>en</news:language>
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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>
<news:keywords>Venezuela oil, US oil deal, NABEP, Venezuela oilfields, US Venezuela, Chinese oil, Russian oil, Trump oil</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<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:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-28/gzxm7pul/aeroplane.webp</image:loc>
<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:language>en</news:language>
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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>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<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:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-05-09/wh01lxcw/PTI05092025000257B.jpg</image:loc>
<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:language>en</news:language>
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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>
</news:news>
</url>
<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:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/q0qtcqms/AP08312026000481A.jpg</image:loc>
<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:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/fef7o29y/PTI08_30_2026_000485A.jpg</image:loc>
<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>
</news:news>
</url>
<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:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/l5bq7f9q/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-1-2026-011111-AM.png</image:loc>
<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:language>en</news:language>
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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
</news:title>
<news:keywords>FCI scam, CBI probe, subsidised rice, NERAMAC case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<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:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/q4htpunf/PTI08312026000442B-1.jpg</image:loc>
<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

</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sone water dispute, Bihar Jharkhand pact, Sone River</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<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:language>en</news:language>
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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

</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mouni Roy, Mumbai journey, unplanned acting</news:keywords>
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