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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/planning-a-south-india-temple-trip-irctcs-12-day-package-starts-at-rs-24100</loc>
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<image:caption>The itinerary includes temples in Tirupati, Rameshwaram, Madurai and Markapur, along with Kanyakumari sightseeing | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:title>Planning a South India temple trip? IRCTC’s 12-day package starts at Rs 24,100</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/himachal-pradesh/torrential-rain-disrupts-normal-life-in-himachal-109-roads-blocked-orange-alert-in-4-districts</loc>
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<image:caption>Since the onset of monsoon on June 30, 79 people have died in rain-related incidents in the state | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T13:16:43.423Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Torrential rain disrupts normal life in Himachal; 109 roads blocked, orange alert in 4 districts
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/hopefully-awarapan-3-very-soon-emraan-hashmi-teases-third-chapter</loc>
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<image:caption>According to Sacnilk, the film has earned over Rs 72.90 crore worldwide in its first two days</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T12:00:10.697Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Hopefully, Awarapan 3 very soon': Emraan Hashmi teases third chapter</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/varanasi-airport-firing-explained-will-passenger-be-arrested-or-lose-his-gun-licence</loc>
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<image:caption>A licensed gun went off during security screening at Varanasi airport, injuring two. Here's what could happen to passenger Kamlesh Rai | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T11:45:13.857Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Varanasi airport firing explained: Will passenger be arrested or lose his gun licence?</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengali-filmmaker-raja-sen-dies-at-71-after-prolonged-illness</loc>
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<image:caption>Beyond feature films, Sen directed several television serials and documentaries during his long career | Image: X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T11:35:26.868Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen dies at 71 after prolonged illness
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<news:keywords>Raja Sen, Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen dies , Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/bangladesh-sets-condition-for-tarique-rahmans-india-visit-wants-sheikh-hasina-extradited</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/ya019zuw/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-045917-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dhaka wants India to expedite its request for Sheikh Hasina’s extradition</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T11:29:49.166Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh sets condition for Tarique Rahman’s India visit, wants Sheikh Hasina extradited</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/rajya-sabha-mps-elected-to-various-statutory-bodies-parliamentary-panels</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajya Sabha has named MPs to AIIMS institutes, the Central Silk Board and other statutory bodies and parliamentary committees</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T11:23:33.725Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajya Sabha MPs elected to various statutory bodies, parliamentary panels
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<news:keywords>Rajya Sabha , Rajya Sabha MP</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/use-of-force-cannot-be-justified-kumari-selja-seeks-probe-into-hansi-clash</loc>
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<image:caption>Kumari Selja joins the ongoing dharna in protest against the murder of dairy operator Shri Jeevan Kundu | X/@kumarsurender</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T11:04:32.222Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Use of force cannot be justified’: Kumari Selja seeks probe into Hansi clash</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/she-fell-from-roof-bsf-jawan-arrested-for-wifes-murder-in-hoshiarpur</loc>
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<image:caption>A BSF jawan faces a murder case in Punjab after his wife's father alleged she was beaten and killed following prolonged harassment | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T10:56:39.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'She fell from roof': BSF jawan arrested for wife's murder in Hoshiarpur</news:title>
<news:keywords>BSF jawan, BSF jawan wife murder, Hoshiarpur murder case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/over-48-lakh-delhi-sir-forms-pending-digitisation-as-august-17-deadline-nears</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-27/i6mvxmr6/PTI06302026000054A-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Around 48.12 lakh forms, or 33.16% of the total, remained pending as of August 15 | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T10:51:39.932Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 48 lakh Delhi SIR forms pending digitisation as August 17 deadline nears</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi SIR, Special Intensive Revision Delhi, Delhi SIR forms, SIR deadline August 17</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/whoever-attacked-him-cannot-be-a-sikh-harsimrat-badal-calls-sukhbir-attack-political-conspiracy</loc>
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<image:caption>Sukhbir Singh Badal with wife and party leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal and others offer prayers during a visit to the Gurudwara Takhat Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib, in Nanded | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T10:45:07.535Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Whoever attacked him cannot be a Sikh’: Harsimrat Badal calls Sukhbir attack ‘political conspiracy’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Sukhbir Badal </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/qadian-beas-rail-link-gets-centres-nod-rs-1419-crore-sanctioned</loc>
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<image:caption>The 39.68-km Qadian-Beas railway line will connect parts of Gurdaspur and Amritsar, with the project now moving towards implementation | X/@RavneetBittu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T10:42:27.977Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Qadian-Beas rail link gets Centre's nod, Rs 1,419 crore sanctioned</news:title>
<news:keywords>Qadian-Beas rail link, Punjab railway project, Indian Railways, Railways</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/in-one-of-its-largest-aerial-attack-ukraine-kills-at-least-6-in-russia</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/ue7is3k6/HP1g3ATWcAAhui.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ukrainian drones struck the Russian regions of Moscow and Rostov | X/@putino</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T10:37:33.605Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In one of its largest aerial attack, Ukraine kills at least 6 in Russia
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<news:keywords>Ukraine , Russia, Kyiv</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/fssai-action-6-companies-withdraw-misleading-claims-revise-labels</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-11-12/asdmyfzc/g-tg.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>FSSAI said six food companies have taken corrective action after receiving notices over misleading claims, labels and trademarks</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T10:31:21.396Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FSSAI action: 6 companies withdraw misleading claims, revise labels</news:title>
<news:keywords>FSSAI , food safety</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/7-ipos-worth-over-rs-6400-crore-to-hit-market-this-week-heres-the-full-list</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/ss6ai1j0/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-035810-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Seven IPOs, including Horizon Industrial Parks and Lalithaa Jewellery Mart, are opening between August 17 and 21 | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T10:28:43.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>7 IPOs worth over Rs 6,400 crore to hit market this week: Here’s the full list</news:title>
<news:keywords>IPOs, IPO, IPO market</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/rat-in-a-freezer-expired-meat-in-hotels-inside-indias-latest-food-safety-crackdown</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/gr83tpew/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-034835-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Blinkit, KFC, Zepto and several restaurant and hotel chains have faced inspections or regulatory action | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T10:21:45.663Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rat in a freezer, expired meat in hotels: Inside India’s latest food safety crackdown</news:title>
<news:keywords>Blinkit, KFC, Zepto, food safety</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/feeding-my-friends-every-morning-pm-modis-special-independence-day-morning</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/nivv02j7/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-022353-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>PM Modi shares video of cows, peacocks ‘coming to meet’ him before Red Fort visit | Instagram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T08:56:11.924Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Feeding my friends every morning’: PM Modi’s special Independence Day morning</news:title>
<news:keywords>PM Modi , PM Modi Instagram reels, PM Modi Instagram, Red Fort</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/extraordinary-statesman-pm-bjp-leaders-pay-tribute-to-atal-bihari-vajpayee-on-death-anniversary</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/6a70l8vi/PTI08162026000029B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minster Narendra Modi pays tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on the latter's death anniversary, at 'Sadaiv Atal' in New Delhi, on Sunday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T08:44:58.320Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Extraordinary statesman': PM, BJP leaders pay tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on death anniversary</news:title>
<news:keywords>PM Modi, BJP, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Atal Bihari Vajpayee death anniversary</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/third-incident-in-10-days-delhi-mans-throat-slit-by-chinese-manjha-in-maujpur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/kg4fhzig/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2026-020605-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Chinese manjha got entangled around his neck while he was riding a motorcycle, causing a throat injury | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T08:38:32.196Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Third incident in 10 days: Delhi man’s throat slit by Chinese manjha in Maujpur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Chinese manjha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/fake-news-crackdown-government-departments-set-up-quick-response-teams</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T08:28:27.488Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fake news crackdown: Government departments set up Quick Response Teams</news:title>
<news:keywords>Fake news, Quick Response Teams</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/we-all-saw-on-television-amit-shah-says-sonia-gandhi-must-apologise-over-vande-mataram-insult</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-05/bwg6mv80/PTI05_19_2024_000135A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Amit Shah attacked Congress over the alleged Vande Mataram incident and also praised Atal Bihari Vajpayee's contributions at a Rajasthan event | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T08:21:55.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'We all saw on television': Amit Shah says Sonia Gandhi must apologise over 'Vande Mataram insult'
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<news:keywords>Amit Shah, Sonia Gandhi, Vande Mataram</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/delhi-high-court-to-hear-on-monday-cbis-challenge-to-discharge-of-arvind-kejriwal-in-excise-case-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/e86f4fd9-caac-4ae7-9833-1faf559a71fb/PTI06_29_2024_000149A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kejriwal and Sisodia have sought dismissal of the CBI's revision plea as the Delhi High Court takes up the liquor policy case | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T08:12:47.212Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi High Court to hear on Monday CBI's challenge to discharge of Arvind Kejriwal in excise case
</news:title>
<news:keywords>Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Delhi High Court</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/varanasi-airport-firing-passengers-licensed-pistol-goes-off-during-security-check-2-injured</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/m9rakmfg/HO4ZgYoawAAG9WZ.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A licensed pistol carried by an Air India Express passenger accidentally fired during screening at Varanasi airport, injuring two people | Representationa image/X/@AirIndiaX</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T07:54:32.020Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Varanasi airport firing: Passenger's licensed pistol goes off during security check, 2 injured</news:title>
<news:keywords>Varanasi airport firing, Varanasi airport, Air India Express</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/rajasthan/students-detained-in-alwar-ahead-of-amit-shah-visit-planned-black-flag-protest</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajasthan Police detained college students in Alwar ahead of Amit Shah's visit as they planned a protest and black-flag demonstration | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T07:25:07.425Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Students detained in Alwar ahead of Amit Shah visit, planned black-flag protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Amit Shah, Students detained in Alwar, Alwar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/education/ugc-net-answer-key-2026-released-candidates-can-challenge-answers-till-august-18</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/wl02pvl3/HP0jK1Jb0AAVQMk.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>NTA released the UGC-NET June 2026 provisional answer key, while English, Commerce and Sociology remain under review</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T06:59:14.074Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UGC NET answer key 2026 released, candidates can challenge answers till August 18</news:title>
<news:keywords>UGC NET, UGC NET answer key 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/ranveer-singh-begins-shooting-for-pralay-in-mumbai-marks-producer-debut</loc>
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<image:caption>Bangladesh script history against Australia with first Test win Down Under | X/@BCBtigers</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T06:48:36.811Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh stun Australia in Darwin, script first-ever Test win Down Under</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>From Times Square to Niagara Falls, Indian diaspora groups marked Independence Day with parades, flag-hoisting events and tricolour landmarks | X/@IndiainNewYork</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T06:39:46.069Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Guinness World Record set at Indian I-Day celebration in New York tri-state area
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<url>
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<image:caption>A US licence has removed a major sanctions hurdle for ONGC, allowing the state-run explorer to invest more in its Venezuelan oil assets | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T05:43:50.929Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ONGC gets US licence to resume full operations in Venezuela after sanctions</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-posts-throwback-with-kim-jong-un-recalls-their-great-relationship</loc>
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<image:caption>Trump revisited his relationship with Kim Jong Un by sharing a Singapore summit photo and calling their relationship 'GREAT' | Truth Social/Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:title>Trump posts throwback with Kim Jong Un, recalls their ‘GREAT’ relationship</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff have been asked to explain their Vimal Elaichi ad within 15 days</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T05:26:07.164Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Explain Vimal ad in 15 days': Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff get FDA notice</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/rs-70000-crore-for-6-submarines-indias-mega-navy-deal-with-germany-enters-final-stretch</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-09-01/gmtrigyp/1750768781-1119.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India's long-delayed Project 75(I) submarine programme could move ahead as the Rs 70,000-crore proposal is likely to reach the CCS | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T05:13:35.481Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 70,000 crore for 6 submarines: India's mega Navy deal with Germany enters final stretch</news:title>
<news:keywords>India Germany submarine deal, Project 75I, Indian Navy submarines</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/jharkhand/jharkhand-jpsc-protesters-to-gherao-cm-sorens-residence-on-august-20-seek-resignation</loc>
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<image:caption>The 22-day JPSC-JSSC protest escalated as students announced plans to march to Soren's residence and seek his resignation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T04:56:37.661Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand JPSC protesters to gherao CM Soren's residence on August 20, seek resignation</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/e-coli-in-water-missing-toilets-and-dustbins-cag-flags-shocking-lack-of-basics-at-railway-stations</loc>
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<image:caption>E coli was found in drinking water samples at several railway stations, while CAG found 458 of 512 stations lacking prescribed basic amenities | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T04:49:04.774Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>E coli in water, missing toilets and dustbins: CAG flags shocking lack of basics at Railway stations</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/cooch-behar-bjp-leader-arrested-for-abducting-businessmans-son</loc>
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<image:caption>Police have started investigating the allegations against the arrested BJP leader, officials said | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T04:42:34.242Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cooch Behar: BJP leader arrested for abducting businessman's son</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cooch Behar, BJP leader</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/ex-bengal-deputy-speaker-ashis-banerjee-found-dead-at-tmc-office-in-birbhum</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-16/nkz6tjuj/HP0JTL0bQAAHwym.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ashis Banerjee had contested the 2026 Assembly elections from Rampurhat on a TMC ticket but lost to BJP's Dhruva Saha by more than 24,000 votes | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T04:30:50.012Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-Bengal deputy speaker Ashis Banerjee found dead at TMC office in Birbhum</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ashis Banerjee, Ashis Banerjee death</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/five-people-and-suspected-gunman-killed-after-mass-shooting-in-michigan</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T20:15:19.183Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five people and suspected gunman killed after mass shooting in Michigan
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<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/atletico-madrid-signs-argentine-defender-cristian-romero-from-tottenham-until-2031</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T20:07:06.793Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Atletico Madrid signs Argentine defender Cristian Romero from Tottenham until 2031</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Sports</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/silence-calm-peace-are-whats-best-messi-to-dictate-own-playing-schedule-post-fathers-demise</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T20:06:52.479Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Silence, calm, peace are what's best': Messi to dictate own playing schedule post father's demise</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Sports</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/west-asia-crisis/iran-condemns-deadly-israeli-strikes-in-lebanon-that-killed-11-questions-un-silence</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T19:52:37.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran condemns deadly Israeli strikes in Lebanon that killed 11; questions UN silence

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<news:keywords>West Asia Crisis</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/e20-alone-not-responsible-for-mileage-changes-says-government</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T19:50:09.398Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>E20 'alone not responsible' for mileage changes, says government</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-urges-americans-to-pay-a-little-bit-more-for-gas-as-hormuz-crisis-with-iran-deepens</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T19:50:00.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump urges Americans to pay ‘a little bit more’ for gas as Hormuz crisis with Iran deepens
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<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/telangana/temple-priest-booked-for-alleged-sexual-assault-of-minor</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T19:27:58.353Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Temple priest booked for alleged sexual assault of minor
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<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/jharkhand/jharkhand-students-intensify-exam-stir-plan-cm-residence-gherao-on-august-20</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T19:26:19.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Students intensify exam stir, demand CM Soren's resignation; plan CM residence gherao on August 20</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jharkhand</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/iran-president-pezeshkian-reaffirms-push-for-stronger-ties-with-india</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T19:25:41.976Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran President Pezeshkian reaffirms push for stronger ties with India
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<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/bci-chief-apologises-to-law-students-amid-nalsar-convocation-row</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T19:25:14.645Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BCI chief apologises to law students amid NALSAR convocation row

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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/not-all-bank-deposits-are-taxable-income-under-section-44ad-rules-itat</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T15:03:01.386Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Not all bank deposits are taxable income under Section 44AD, rules ITAT

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<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/over-1856-lakh-unmapped-cases-identified-during-sir-aug-30-deadline-for-claims-and-corrections</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T14:52:38.357Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 18.56 lakh ‘unmapped’ cases identified during SIR; Aug 30 deadline for claims and corrections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Haryana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/bsf-jawan-arrested-for-killing-wife-in-hoshiarpur</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T14:51:05.695Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BSF Jawan arrested for killing wife in Hoshiarpur
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<news:keywords>Punjab</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/anand-vihar-kashmere-gate-sarai-kale-khan-to-become-multi-modal-transport-hubs</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T14:48:49.372Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anand Vihar, Kashmere Gate, Sarai Kale Khan to become multi-modal transport hubs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/scorpio-lifestyler-to-be-launched-by-april-2027-starting-price-below-rs-1979-lakh-ex-showroom</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T14:45:36.863Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Scorpio Lifestyler to be launched by April 2027; starting price below Rs 19.79 lakh ex-showroom
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<news:keywords>Auto</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/jharkhand/pounced-on-us-student-leader-mahto-alleges-police-assault-over-tiranga-yatra-participation</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T14:41:52.495Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Pounced on us': Student leader Mahto alleges police assault over Tiranga Yatra participation</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T14:35:54.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abhijeet Dipke launches 'School Thik Karo' campaign on I-Day
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/himachal-pradesh/himachal-monsoon-death-toll-rises-to-183-in-47-days-losses-cross-rs-972-crore</loc>
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