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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/jitan-ram-manjhi-writes-to-lok-sabha-speaker-on-scst-mps-speaking-time-clarifies-his-view</loc>
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<image:caption>Yogi meets PM Modi as BJP focuses on organisation and defence production in Uttar Pradesh | PTI</image:caption>
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<image:caption>CJP renews resignation call after ex-Kerala CS's BJP candidature claim | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T17:42:19.847Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T17:34:20.248Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/ec-statement-exposed-lies-and-malicious-propaganda-of-congress-rahul-gandhi-on-sir-bjp</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP backs EC statement, hits out at Congress and Rahul Gandhi over SIR controversy | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T17:26:57.441Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:title>Udhayanidhi targets TVK over unfulfilled poll promises, seeks mandate for DMK</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/six-killed-as-relentless-rain-triggers-flooding-waterlogging-across-uttar-pradesh</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T17:09:12.922Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six killed as relentless rain triggers flooding, waterlogging across Uttar Pradesh</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/ec-extends-sir-deadlines-in-maharashtra-delhi-eases-notice-process-and-orders-ecinet-review</loc>
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<image:caption>ECI revises SIR process, extends Maharashtra and Delhi deadlines amid ECINet review | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T16:58:46.471Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EC extends SIR claim deadlines in Maharashtra, Delhi; orders home visits for voters</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttarakhand/uttarakhand-bans-high-frequency-sound-events-near-badrinath-makes-prior-permission-mandatory</loc>
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<image:caption>Uttarakhand tightens event rules near Badrinath following objections over cultural festival | X</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/gujarat/nirma-university-orders-7-day-probe-after-professor-grabs-students-collar-during-event</loc>
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<image:caption>Professor grabbing student's collar at Nirma event triggers protests and a seven-day inquiry | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T16:40:29.135Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nirma University orders 7-day probe after professor grabs student’s collar during event</news:title>
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<image:caption>Manipur CM Y Khemchand Singh says peace and development must go hand-in-hand in the state | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T16:30:49.211Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Restoring peace only way to build developed Manipur with strong economy: CM Khemchand Singh</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/nses-journey-from-challenger-to-market-giant-ends-with-a-listing-on-bse</loc>
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<image:caption>The story of how NSE's technology-led revolution challenged BSE and transformed Indian trading | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T16:24:04.844Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NSE's journey from challenger to market giant ends with a listing on BSE</news:title>
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<image:caption>Delhi SIR gets easier hearing rules as ECI extends deadlines and orders a review of its IT system | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T14:43:14.809Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi SIR: ECI eases hearing process, orders ECINet review amid IT oversight row</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/nandigram-bypoll-bjps-hasirani-rath-seeks-bigger-margin-cm-suvendu-adhikari-to-campaign</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP's Hasirani Rath targets wider Nandigram margin amid TMC candidate's withdrawal | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T14:29:36.595Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nandigram bypoll: BJP's Hasirani Rath seeks bigger margin, CM Suvendu Adhikari to campaign</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/himachal-pradesh/himachal-mulls-overseas-exposure-tours-for-mbbs-students-faculty-cm-sukhvinder-singh-sukhu</loc>
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<image:caption>Himachal govt plans overseas exposure tours for MBBS students and medical college faculty | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T14:17:14.784Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Himachal mulls overseas exposure tours for MBBS students, faculty: CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/2-du-law-students-arrested-over-alleged-stalking-of-women-in-delhi-third-suspect-absconding</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi police arrest 2 DU law students over alleged stalking and harassment of women | Representational Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T13:40:47.526Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2 DU law students arrested over alleged stalking of women in Delhi, third suspect absconding</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttarakhand/char-dham-yatra-suspended-amid-heavy-rain-red-alerts-across-uttarakhand</loc>
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<image:caption>Red alert, heavy rain prompt Uttarakhand to suspend Char Dham Yatra till September 27 | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:title>Char Dham Yatra suspended amid heavy rain, red alerts across Uttarakhand</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/aaditya-thackeray-backs-cjps-call-for-protests-from-oct-2-if-cec-gyanesh-kumar-does-not-quit</loc>
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<image:caption>Mamata seeks joint INDIA bloc action against ECI as outreach to opposition leaders begins | File Image</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/air-india-ai-171-crash-pilots-body-seeks-place-on-panel-reviewing-draft-probe-report</loc>
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<image:caption>Pilots' body seeks representation as panel may review Air India AI-171 crash draft report | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:title>Air India AI-171 crash: Pilots' body seeks place on panel reviewing draft probe report</news:title>
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<image:caption>Suicide attack at Pakistan checkpoint kills 11, leaves 30 injured as TTP claims responsibility | File Image</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Poll panel meets amid SIR row as Gyanesh Kumar, Sandhu and Joshi discuss key decisions | File Image</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Punjab Police inspector booked under NDPS, Arms Acts after heroin and weapons seized | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T10:42:50.176Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'More people got energy access under Modi than in human history': Australian PM Albanese</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/india-win-ninth-asian-games-mens-kabaddi-gold-after-40-34-victory-over-iran</loc>
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<image:caption>India's Devank and Iran's Amirhossein Bastami compete during the men's kabaddi final at the Asian Games in Tokai City, Japan, on Saturday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T10:29:07.726Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India win ninth Asian Games men’s kabaddi gold after 40-34 victory over Iran</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/thailand-floods-worsen-as-bangkok-roads-flood-over-84000-affected-nationwide</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/83ge6yrm/AP09262026000083B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The streets are flooded after heavy rain in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T10:08:10.704Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thailand floods worsen as Bangkok roads flood, over 84,000 affected nationwide</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/odisha/odisha-starts-evacuating-people-as-rivers-swell-due-to-heavy-rain-hirakud-dam-opens-16-gates</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/cyzztrpl/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-25-2026-095725-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Flash floods have hit several Odisha districts, with 14,660 people affected in Balasore as rivers rise and evacuations continue | File image/X/ANI</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T10:02:44.093Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha starts evacuating people as rivers swell due to heavy rain, Hirakud Dam opens 16 gates</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/maharashtra-government-declares-265-of-358-talukas-drought-affected-announces-relief-measures</loc>
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<image:caption>The Maharashtra government has activated Trigger-1 after a rainfall deficit, declaring 265 talukas drought-affected and ordering crop-loss assessments | Representational image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T09:47:19.447Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra government declares 265 of 358 talukas drought-affected, announces relief measures</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/delhi-court-adjourns-hearing-in-women-wrestlers-appeal-against-brij-bhushans-acquittal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/4428d3c0-b19e-4dbd-8fb1-daa1242e3923/GK0T_n2XQAANQON.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On August 3 this year, the magisterial court acquitted former BJP MP and former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh in a sexual harassment case | File image/X</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T09:44:25.067Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi court adjourns hearing in women wrestlers' appeal against Brij Bhushan's acquittal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/this-is-jungle-raj-stones-eggs-allegedly-hurled-at-tmc-mla-kunal-ghoshs-car-in-hooghly</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/30s0q83y/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-26-2026-031159-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kunal Ghosh alleged his car was attacked with stones and eggs in Hooghly, with TMC blaming BJP and the BJP calling it a public response | X</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T09:42:38.098Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'This is jungle raj': Stones, eggs allegedly hurled at TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh's car in Hooghly</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/nepal-floods-1453-dead-nearly-5300-still-missing-a-month-after-disaster</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/3aot56ei/PTI09052026000398B-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nepal Police personnel conduct search and rescue operation following the devastating flash floods on August 26 | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T09:34:33.254Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nepal floods: 1,453 dead, nearly 5,300 still missing a month after disaster</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/stones-pelted-at-mumbai-bound-duronto-express-between-borkhedi-sindi-stations-none-injured</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/vpmao5va/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-26-2026-023756-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Three coaches of the Mumbai-bound Duronto Express were hit by stones on Friday night, though no injuries were reported | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T09:08:26.201Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stones pelted at Mumbai-bound Duronto Express between Borkhedi, Sindi stations; none injured</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/from-ayodhya-to-varanasi-faith-drives-nearly-48-of-indias-overnight-trips</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/xs63kc0k/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-26-2026-021513-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nearly half of India’s overnight domestic travel is linked to religion, with Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan among the major destinations | Representational image/AI generated</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T08:45:49.999Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From Ayodhya to Varanasi, faith drives nearly 48% of India's overnight trips</news:title>
<news:keywords>Travel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/asian-games-delhi-high-court-refuses-to-direct-participation-of-jiu-jitsu-player</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/b3na5t7m/STOCKPTI91220220414-1.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T08:34:52.737Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games: Delhi High Court refuses to direct participation of Jiu-Jitsu player</news:title>
<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/india-bloc-parties-likely-to-meet-on-september-30-over-ec-row-other-issues</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/jq5nog4g/PTI06082026000168B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The proposed INDIA bloc meeting comes amid reports of differences within the Election Commission and Opposition demands over the SIR process | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T08:32:15.056Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INDIA bloc parties likely to meet on September 30 over EC row, other issues</news:title>
<news:keywords>Exclusive</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/nagaland/nagaland-liquor-tragedy-19-dead-after-drinking-suspected-spurious-liquor-sit-formed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/25351c5y/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-26-2026-010921-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police formed an SIT, arrested 19 people and seized nearly 3,000 bottles of liquor | Representational image/AI generated</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T07:39:59.814Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nagaland liquor tragedy: 19 dead after drinking suspected spurious liquor, SIT formed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nagaland, Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/avengers-endgame-encore-new-ending-doomsday-footage-and-india-release-details</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/3aypkpc4/HSiSzmibsAApldd.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T07:32:44.582Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Avengers: Endgame Encore': New ending, 'Doomsday' footage and India release details</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/nazre-milengi-lekin-hatengi-nahin-vicky-kaushal-drops-love-war-first-look</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/qfuv35m9/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-26-2026-124817-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vicky Kaushal shared his ‘Love &amp; War’ poster ahead of the film’s January 21, 2027 release, giving fans a glimpse of his rugged character</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T07:16:47.917Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Nazre milengi, lekin hatengi nahin': Vicky Kaushal drops 'Love &amp; War' first look</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/heart-of-the-beast-review-a-bruised-brad-pitt-and-a-remarkable-dog-carry-the-film</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/27jsr1zv/HPDdN76b0AAEgCp.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'Heart of the Beast' follows a retired soldier and his loyal dog through a dangerous Alaskan journey, blending survival thrills with a story of companionship | X/@heartofthebeast</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T07:11:04.361Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Heart of the Beast' review: A bruised Brad Pitt and a remarkable dog carry the film</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/himesh-reshammiya-returns-as-judge-for-indian-idol-legends-return</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/f97n4klp/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-26-2026-122923-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The show will air on Sony Entertainment Television and stream on Sony LIV | X/@SonyTV</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T07:00:07.322Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Himesh Reshammiya returns as judge for 'Indian Idol: Legends Return'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/speeding-car-crashes-into-auto-cycle-rickshaw-in-delhi-1-dead-1-injured</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/0yiu5ch2/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-26-2026-122406-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>An auto-rickshaw driver died after an allegedly speeding car hit his vehicle before crashing into a cycle rickshaw in southeast Delhi’s Sukhdev Vihar | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T06:54:37.588Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Speeding car crashes into auto, cycle rickshaw in Delhi; 1 dead, 1 injured</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/haryana-celebratory-firing-delhi-police-constable-dies-after-bullet-wound</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/ik57o5wl/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-26-2026-122124-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Police constable Amarjeet died after a bullet struck his leg during alleged celebratory firing at a boy’s birth celebration in Hansi | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T06:51:57.207Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana celebratory firing: Delhi Police constable dies after bullet wound</news:title>
<news:keywords>Haryana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/jharkhand/jharkhand-rain-havoc-rivers-cross-danger-marks-roads-waterlogged-schools-shut</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/0mpsu26m/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-26-2026-120653-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Heavy rain has inundated low-lying areas in Jharkhand, stranded vehicles and forced several districts to suspend school classes on Saturday | X/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T06:37:24.728Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand rain havoc: Rivers cross danger marks, roads waterlogged, schools shut</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jharkhand, Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttarakhand/former-uttarakhand-cm-harish-rawat-appears-before-ed-for-questioning-in-2016-recruitment-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-12/k9bhflar/Harish-Rawat-X</image:loc>
<image:caption>On September 12, Rawat announced his decision to step down from all party posts | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T06:30:34.729Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat appears before ED for questioning in 2016 recruitment case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttarakhand, Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/bjp-moves-to-contain-rigged-polls-row-ramps-up-defence-of-election-commission</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-01-04/skvbmg9a/bjp-1024x576.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The BJP has intensified its defence of the Election Commission as Opposition parties raise questions over SIR and alleged voter deletions | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T06:26:02.269Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP moves to contain 'rigged polls' row, ramps up defence of Election Commission</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/shubman-gill-hit-by-siraj-delivery-on-elbow-suffers-injury-scare-ahead-of-west-indies-odi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/nph0ydop/HTEUu4-akAA3IZY.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shubman Gill appeared in pain after being struck on the elbow by a Siraj delivery and received medical attention before returning to face throwdowns | X</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T06:18:25.453Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shubman Gill hit by Siraj delivery on elbow, suffers injury scare ahead of West Indies ODI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/i-see-him-leading-for-a-long-time-virat-kohli-backs-shubman-gill-as-india-captain</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-10-09/6js5eklp/PTI10092025000091A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Virat Kohli backed Shubman Gill to lead India for a long time, praising the captain’s perspective, intensity and clarity while discussing his own batting approach | File image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T06:05:09.309Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'I see him leading for a long time': Virat Kohli backs Shubman Gill as India captain</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/punjab-draws-rs-189-lakh-crore-investments-creates-employment-potential-for-631-lakh-youth</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/l5ky4y54/PTI09142026000100B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann addresses a press conference, in Chandigarh | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T05:57:44.742Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab draws Rs 1.89 lakh crore investments, creates employment potential for 6.31 lakh youth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Punjab</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/west-bengals-anti-goonda-bill-not-returned-to-state-by-president-news-reports-baseless-cm</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/q3h20lr7/PTI09012026000111B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Suvendu Adhikari called reports of the Bengal anti-goonda bill being returned by the President 'fake news' and said it has not reached Rashtrapati Bhavan | File image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T05:50:52.371Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal's Anti-Goonda Bill not returned to state by President, news reports baseless: CM</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/gyanesh-kumar-deserves-padma-bhushan-bengal-bjp-chief-backs-cec-amid-sir-row</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-03-15/gl7i40hf/PTI03152026000232B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Bengal BJP chief defended Gyanesh Kumar as Opposition parties protested over reported differences within the Election Commission | File image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T05:46:44.741Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Gyanesh Kumar deserves Padma Bhushan': Bengal BJP chief backs CEC amid SIR row</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/global-solidarity-must-be-demonstrated-through-action-india-at-un-on-pandemic-preparedness</loc>
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<image:caption>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar co-chairs an inaugural meeting during a high-level side event on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the UNGA 81, in New York | Representational image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T05:34:39.497Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Global solidarity must be demonstrated through action': India at UN on pandemic preparedness</news:title>
<news:keywords>Exclusive</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-restores-rs-8-lakh-payout-says-missing-train-ticket-cannot-deny-compensation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/bu8xkenq/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-26-2026-105306-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Supreme Court ruled that the absence of a recovered train ticket cannot by itself defeat a compensation claim after a passenger’s death</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T05:23:50.164Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court restores Rs 8 lakh payout, says missing train ticket cannot deny compensation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/jan-suraaj-explores-delhi-chapter-prashant-kishor-to-be-felicitated-on-sunday-for-bankipur-win</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/8vikoyqk/PTI07132026000088A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>After winning its first Assembly seat in Bihar, Jan Suraaj is exploring a possible Delhi expansion, with supporters seeking Kishor’s approval | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T05:12:51.605Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jan Suraaj explores Delhi chapter: Prashant Kishor to be felicitated on Sunday for Bankipur win</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/us-says-india-has-long-sought-energy-diversification-offers-to-meet-growing-needs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/14jbym16/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-26-2026-103848-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The US says India has long sought to diversify its energy sources and Washington is looking to become a bigger supplier | Representational image/AI generated</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T05:10:11.640Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US says India has long sought energy diversification, offers to meet growing needs</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/banks-open-on-sunday-september-27-why-and-what-shuts-next-week</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/cbeka6co/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-23-2026-015226-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Banks will remain open this Sunday as the government seeks to minimise disruption ahead of a three-day strike called by bank unions | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T05:01:48.881Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Banks open on Sunday, September 27: Why and what shuts next week</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-strait-us-president-shares-hormuz-map-after-rejecting-irans-7-day-ceasefire-offer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/5mxi6bjm/fe695a12e81d966f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Donald Trump shared a map labelling the Strait of Hormuz 'TRUMP STRAIT' after rejecting an Iranian proposal to reopen the waterway within seven days</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T04:58:06.584Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Trump Strait': US President shares Hormuz map after rejecting Iran’s 7-day ceasefire offer</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/they-threatened-to-call-my-mother-delhi-park-survivor-recounts-alleged-gangrape</loc>
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<image:caption>The survivor told police that the accused returned her phone and warned her and her friend not to reveal what had happened inside the park | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T04:41:51.532Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'They threatened to call my mother': Delhi park survivor recounts alleged gangrape</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/us-reacts-to-indias-warning-on-russia-sanctions-act-says-no-hard-feelings</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/rp6rg0j5/AP09222026000398A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The US says Trump has broad national security waiver powers under the Russia sanctions bill as India raises concerns over its impact on bilateral ties | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T04:24:10.751Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US reacts to India's warning on Russia sanctions act, says 'no hard feelings'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/will-it-rain-in-delhi-today-imd-issues-yellow-alert-predicts-thunderstorms</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-04/0a94k3n7/PTI08042026000406B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi may see more rain through the day after cloudy weather greeted residents on Saturday, with the IMD issuing a yellow alert | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T04:16:59.677Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will it rain in Delhi today? IMD issues yellow alert, predicts thunderstorms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/congo-plane-crash-kills-14-including-2-senior-military-officials</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/2kjwnuna/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-26-2026-093806-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The aircraft reportedly developed a technical fault, but the exact cause remains unknown and is under investigation | Screengrab/X</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T04:08:47.052Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congo plane crash kills 14, including 2 senior military officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/india-rips-into-paks-falsehoods-and-deceit-at-un-warns-terrorism-will-have-consequences</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/m2mltigu/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-26-2026-092721-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>India’s UN representative criticised Pakistan’s army-backed rule, Kashmir claims and record on terrorism and minority rights | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T03:57:49.433Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India rips into Pak's 'falsehoods' and 'deceit' at UN; warns terrorism will have consequences</news:title>
<news:keywords>Exclusive</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/cambridge-analytica-comes-back-to-haunt-facebook-as-jury-finds-it-liable-for-privacy-deception</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/nm7etjjr/Difference-between-Facebook-and-Facebook-Lite.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>The state had sought penalties of up to $5,000 per violation, leaving the final financial award for the judge to determine</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T18:32:09.098Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cambridge Analytica comes back to haunt Facebook as jury finds it liable for 'privacy deception'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/ram-temple-donations-siphoned-off-inside-counting-room-sit-chargesheet-flags-105-instances</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/frz6we7t/ayodhya-ram-mandir-news-1.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Investigators had recovered Rs 79.85 lakh from seven accused and cited CCTV footage, thousands of messages and financial records as evidence</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T18:32:01.913Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Ram temple donations siphoned off inside counting room', SIT chargesheet flags 105 instances</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/karnataka/a-dozen-mlas-married-twice-dk-shivakumars-assembly-remark-sparks-row-bjp-demands-names</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/x7m33aht/PTI09212026000088B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP leaders had called the remark unnecessary and warned it had cast suspicion on legislators across the state</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T18:25:47.130Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘A dozen MLAs married twice’: DK Shivakumar’s Assembly remark sparks row, BJP demands names

</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-reserves-order-on-sambhal-mosque-survey-as-1991-worship-law-takes-centre-stage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-11-29/pdb1wqqb/1000038827.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Hindu plaintiffs had argued that the protected-monument status brought the structure within an exception under the 1991 law</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T18:05:54.213Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court reserves order on Sambhal mosque survey as 1991 worship law takes centre stage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/banks-urge-customers-to-do-essential-branch-related-transactions-ahead-of-3-day-nationwide-strike</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-10-01/tlq01b73/5h5u5.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Digital banking, UPI and ATMs were expected to remain available, while branch operations could face significant disruption</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T18:04:13.738Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Banks urge customers to do essential branch-related transactions ahead of 3-day nationwide strike</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/iits-shut-campus-doors-on-oracle-21-other-firms-for-two-years-over-unhonoured-job-offers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-04-01/dkz2pfsi/iy8i.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Oracle had reportedly failed to honour around 40 offers, while several startups were also expected to face restrictions</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T16:57:50.317Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IITs shut campus doors on Oracle, 21 other firms for two years over unhonoured job offers

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<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/airbus-finds-fuselage-coating-defect-in-a321neo-jets-some-indigo-aircraft-affected</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-04/mkc6s6to/HRWPWGMa4AA-tsP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Around 500 aircraft had reportedly been affected globally, including about 250 jets already operating with airlines</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T16:54:13.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Airbus finds fuselage coating defect in A321neo jets, some IndiGo aircraft affected

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<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttarakhand/uttarakhand-braces-for-extreme-rain-as-imd-sounds-red-alert-warns-of-landslides-and-flash-floods</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-06/qvenbyzc/PTI08062026000020B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Authorities had advised pilgrims and tourists to avoid unnecessary travel as more than 30 roads remained blocked across the hill state</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T15:56:14.085Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand braces for extreme rain as IMD sounds red alert, warns of landslides and flash floods

</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttarakhand</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pm-modi-joins-bhajan-clubbing-claps-to-devotional-beats-on-deendayal-upadhyaya-anniversary</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/p9qg55ay/PTI09252026000508B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Modi had joined the rhythm with a tambourine and clapped along as musicians performed bhajans before the gathering</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T15:56:08.246Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi joins ‘bhajan clubbing’, claps to devotional beats on Deendayal Upadhyaya anniversary
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<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/543-demolitions-in-17-days-as-mcd-launches-massive-crackdown-after-satya-niketan-collapse</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-07/6zbtk9ft/PTI09072026000038B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An MCD survey had identified 2,453 PG buildings across the Capital, while sanctioned plans could be verified for only 730 properties</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T15:55:58.736Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>543 demolitions in 17 days as MCD launches massive crackdown after Satya Niketan collapse</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/attacks-on-civilian-shipping-simply-indefensible-jaishankar-raises-indian-seafarer-deaths-at-un</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/a1k9asqu/PTI09252026000412B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India and Liberia had launched a new group at the UN to push for greater safety and security for commercial shipping and crews</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T15:55:48.719Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Attacks on civilian shipping simply indefensible’: Jaishankar raises Indian seafarer deaths at UN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Exclusive</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/tata-aeris-launched-at-rs-529-lakh-replaces-tigor-with-sharper-design-and-more-features</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/oyxt14em/gnhfn.PNG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bookings had opened immediately, while deliveries were scheduled to begin on October 11 across Tata dealerships in India</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T15:55:25.329Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tata Aeris launched at Rs 5.29 lakh, replaces Tigor with sharper design and more features

</news:title>
<news:keywords>Auto</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/suzuki-developing-new-turbo-petrol-engine-for-india-targets-performance-without-cutting-mileage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/ng2ty1np/ANI2805.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Suzuki had also targeted 50 per cent thermal efficiency as it sought to extract more performance while reducing fuel consumption</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T15:55:11.813Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Suzuki developing new turbo-petrol engine for India, targets performance without cutting mileage </news:title>
<news:keywords>Auto</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/haryanas-stubble-burning-down-91-steps-up-pollution-fight-ahead-of-winters</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-10-22/nsghfj9p/PTI10182024000305B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Haryana had planned drones, more mechanised sweepers and tighter industrial controls as Delhi-NCR prepared for its annual pollution challenge</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T15:55:02.666Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana's stubble burning down 91%, steps up pollution fight ahead of winters

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<news:keywords>Haryana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/20-rebel-tmc-mps-get-15-more-days-to-fight-disqualification-lok-sabha-sets-october-8-deadline</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-06-16/uv8fau1w/HKyC75boAAT4qZ.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The MPs had joined the NCPI and backed the BJP-led NDA, while parliamentary records continued to list them as TMC members</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T15:54:55.352Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>20 rebel TMC MPs get 15 more days to fight disqualification; Lok Sabha sets October 8 deadline

</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Nation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/education/ias-mandeep-bhandari-named-cbse-chairman-months-after-board-was-rocked-by-digital-evaluation-row</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-04-03/7ntckl8b/1000450383.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The leadership change had come months after glitches in Class 12 on-screen marking triggered complaints, an inquiry and an earlier top-level reshuffle</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T15:54:36.569Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IAS Mandeep Bhandari named CBSE chairman months after board was rocked by digital evaluation row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Education</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-calls-xi-talks-very-productive-as-both-leaders-seek-greater-us-china-cooperation-on-ai</loc>
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<image:caption>Xi had called for greater dialogue on AI while urging Washington and Beijing to prevent its misuse and keep the technology under human control</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T15:54:28.337Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump calls Xi talks ‘very productive’ as both leaders seek greater US-China cooperation on AI</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/indias-crypto-crowd-gets-younger-as-gen-z-drives-half-of-new-users-smaller-cities-surge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-21/8b8lsnvd/rfrewe.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The top 10 states accounted for close to 67 per cent of registrations, indicating that participation remained geographically concentrated</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T14:10:30.200Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India’s crypto crowd gets younger as Gen Z drives half of new users, smaller cities surge

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<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/no-five-day-banking-deal-government-says-as-unions-prepare-for-three-day-nationwide-strike</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/1gha9myb/ANI-20260825130513.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bank unions had stood by their September 28-30 strike as the dispute over making all Saturdays holidays remained unresolved</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T14:10:23.257Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'No five-day banking deal', government says as unions prepare for three-day nationwide strike</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/ask-india-bangladesh-nepal-pm-balen-shah-tears-into-broken-global-order-at-un</loc>
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<image:caption>Shah had called for a Himalayan climate-resilience mechanism involving Nepal, India and China after the catastrophic August floods</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T14:04:43.648Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Ask India, Bangladesh’: Nepal PM Balen Shah tears into ‘broken’ global order at UN

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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/several-protesters-detained-at-jantar-mantar-as-demand-for-cec-gyanesh-kumars-arrest-intensifies</loc>
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<image:caption>The demonstrations had intensified after reports of repeated objections within the Election Commission over electoral-roll decisions</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T14:00:15.449Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Several protesters detained at Jantar Mantar as demand for CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s arrest intensifies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Exclusive</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/manipur/centre-extends-manipurs-disturbed-area-status-for-six-months</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-10/gku49ja0/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-10-2026-103705-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Areas under 13 police stations in five valley districts had remained outside AFSPA’s ambit under the latest notification</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T13:58:56.679Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre extends Manipur's 'disturbed area' status for six months

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<news:keywords>Manipur</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/there-is-more-to-life-than-trp-madras-hc-bars-circulation-of-videos-in-veeramani-pocso-case</loc>
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<image:caption>The court had allowed discussion of the case but warned that circulation of sensitive material could discourage other child victims from approaching investigators</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T13:54:59.717Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘There is more to life than TRP’: Madras HC bars circulation of videos in Veeramani POCSO case

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<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/what-was-the-deal-vijay-targets-stalin-over-veeramani-pocso-case-alleges-dmk-aiadmk-collusion</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/e3jjjkym/STOCKPTI7132026342055823-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vijay had accused the DMK, AIADMK and BJP of political collusion as he campaigned for TVK ahead of the October 6 Madurantakam bypoll</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T13:04:09.822Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘What was the deal?’: Vijay targets Stalin over Veeramani POCSO case, alleges DMK-AIADMK collusion

</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/indias-forex-reserves-plunge-nearly-15-billion-in-a-week-to-7659-billion</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-11/il4ohum1/forex-trading-in-india-an-introduction-for-new-traders-717x404.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Foreign exchange reserves had fallen for a second straight week as foreign currency assets recorded a sharp $14.82-billion decline</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T12:44:00.626Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India’s forex reserves plunge nearly $15 billion in a week to $765.9 billion

</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/48-hour-selection-gamble-strikes-gold-as-kamaljeet-suruchi-smash-asian-record</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/dm5feb7q/PTI09252026000224B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kamaljeet and Suruchi Inder Singh had delivered a Games and Asian record 484.6 to end India’s six-day wait for shooting gold</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T12:22:07.215Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>48-hour selection gamble strikes gold as Kamaljeet-Suruchi smash Asian record</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/manpreet-kaur-lands-asian-games-shot-put-bronze-krishna-jayasankar-menon-finishes-fifth</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/i3nft5ez/PTI09252026000334A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manpreet Kaur had secured India’s latest athletics medal in Aichi-Nagoya with a podium finish in the women’s shot put final</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T12:20:19.653Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manpreet Kaur lands Asian Games shot put bronze, Krishna Jayasankar Menon finishes fifth

</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/gold-defence-ends-in-shock-as-satwik-chirag-crash-out-in-first-round-of-asian-games</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/9ppda43h/PTI09062026000294B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The fourth-seeded Indians had entered the individual event as major medal contenders after helping India secure bronze in the men’s team competition</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T12:20:10.075Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gold defence ends in shock as Satwik-Chirag crash out in first round of Asian Games

</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/india-crush-thailand-66-28-to-storm-into-asian-games-kabaddi-final-stand-one-win-from-gold</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/2e7ypdgn/ANI-20260925061650.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India had controlled the contest from the opening exchanges, combining relentless raiding with a defence that repeatedly dismantled Thailand</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T12:19:57.259Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India crush Thailand 66-28 to storm into Asian Games kabaddi final, stand one win from gold

</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/chhattisgarh/six-killed-seven-injured-as-wheat-laden-truck-crashes-into-stationary-vehicle-in-chhattisgarh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/sfjgjbkj/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-25-2026-050449-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The victims were travelling towards Jagdalpur when their vehicle broke down on NH-30 and was struck from behind by a wheat-laden truck | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T11:35:19.773Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six killed, seven injured as wheat-laden truck crashes into stationary vehicle in Chhattisgarh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chhattisgarh, Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/water-cannons-detention-barricades-congress-protests-across-india-for-gyanesh-kumars-resignation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/s6bgat0t/PTI09252026000197B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian Youth Congress members stage a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his resignation, in New Delhi, on Friday | PTI</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/nzkvzr8z/PTI09252026000176B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee leaders and members hold placards and stage a protest outside the office of Chief Electoral Officer against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, in Imphal, on Friday | PTI</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/hqk28ct0/PTI09252026000194B-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MP and Assam Pradesh Congress Committee President Gaurav Gogoi and others during a protest carried out by Assam Pradesh Congress Committee against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, in Guwahati, on Friday | PTI</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/yv8zb1be/PTI09252026000217B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian Youth Congress members stage a protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his resignation, in New Delhi, on Friday | PTI</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/027qw53q/PTI09252026000232A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police personnel deploy a water cannon against Congress supporters during a protest rally against alleged unilateral decisions of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, in Patna, on Friday | PTI</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/sxmz2lxv/PTI09252026000233B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police personnel deploy a water cannon against Congress supporters during a protest rally against alleged unilateral decisions of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, in Patna, on Friday | PTI</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/uk6bp9jq/PTI09252026000257B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Himachal Pradesh Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri, state AICC in-charge Rajani Patil, state party President Vinay Kumar along with party supporters take out a protest rally, in Shimla, on Friday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T11:19:29.648Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Water cannons, detention, barricades: Congress protests across India for Gyanesh Kumar's resignation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/ethanol-can-help-raise-farmers-income-and-reduce-fuel-imports-nitin-gadkari</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/62a79mao/PTI09252026000256B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav during the launch of Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Seva and PM e-bus Seva, in Bhopal | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T10:59:19.564Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ethanol can help raise farmers' income and reduce fuel imports: Nitin Gadkari</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/amit-shah-highlights-up-defence-push-says-brahmos-missiles-give-pakistan-sleepless-nights</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/7wq7bqrf/PTI09212026000276B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Amit Shah said BrahMos missiles manufactured in Lucknow were giving Pakistan 'sleepless nights' as he showcased Uttar Pradesh’s expanding defence manufacturing sector | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T10:48:13.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah highlights UP defence push, says BrahMos missiles give Pakistan 'sleepless nights'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/eci-needs-to-present-its-stance-chirag-paswan-amid-row-over-poll-panel</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>Amid the ECI controversy, Chirag Paswan said the poll panel must address public concerns and maintain trust in the electoral process | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T10:41:46.275Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'ECI needs to present its stance': Chirag Paswan amid row over poll panel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/assam/assam-cong-chief-gaurav-gogoi-senior-leaders-detained-during-protest-demanding-cecs-removal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/53gdefma/PTI09252026000192A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police personnel detain MP and Assam Pradesh Congress Committee President Gaurav Gogoi during a protest, in Guwahati, on Friday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T10:24:42.048Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam Cong Chief Gaurav Gogoi, senior leaders detained during protest demanding CEC's removal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Nation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/amitabh-bachchan-takes-top-spot-as-shah-rukh-khan-trails-by-1-lakh-followers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-18/ze7jwou5/PTI07_01_2024_000052B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Amitabh Bachchan has narrowly overtaken Shah Rukh Khan in combined social-media following, leading him by just 1 lakh followers, according to Hurun data</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T10:04:51.929Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amitabh Bachchan takes top spot as Shah Rukh Khan trails by 1 lakh followers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/steel-imports-jump-295-which-countries-supplied-india-the-most</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/umbctvin/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-25-2026-025614-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>India’s finished steel exports also increased 34.1 per cent year-on-year to 2.98 MT during April-August, with Vietnam the top destination | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T09:26:50.070Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Steel imports jump 29.5%: Which countries supplied India the most?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/upi-mdr-decision-completely-professional-no-external-pressure-fm-sitharaman</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/a96zmda9/PTI09112026000208A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the Global Fintech Fest 2026, in Mumbai | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T09:20:42.631Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UPI MDR decision completely professional, no external pressure: FM Sitharaman</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/archaic-and-stereotypical-assumptions-women-wrestlers-challenge-brij-bhushans-acquittal</loc>
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<image:caption>Four women wrestlers have challenged Brij Bhushan Singh’s acquittal in a sexual harassment case, also contesting the acquittal of former WFI secretary Vinod Tomar | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T09:15:42.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Archaic and stereotypical assumptions': Women wrestlers challenge Brij Bhushan's acquittal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/why-vandyke-and-6-ukrainians-got-default-bail-despite-ongoing-uapa-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/xfd2s8qf/HSffmb6aUAA1alm.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>VanDyke can travel to the US and the six Ukrainians to Ukraine for one month, subject to conditions while the NIA continues its investigation | File image/X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T09:10:25.256Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why VanDyke and 6 Ukrainians got default bail despite ongoing UAPA probe</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/air-india-pilot-fails-alcohol-test-before-zurich-delhi-flight-suspended</loc>
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<image:caption>The Air India first officer was removed from AI 151 before take-off after failing a preliminary alcohol test at Zurich airport | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T08:26:12.059Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Air India pilot fails alcohol test before Zurich-Delhi flight, suspended</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-plea-challenges-gyanesh-kumars-sir-decisions-seeks-restoration-of-original-form-6</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-03-15/gl7i40hf/PTI03152026000232B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A fresh plea has challenged SIR-related decisions and software changes allegedly made without the concurrence of two Election Commissioners | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T08:10:49.978Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court plea challenges Gyanesh Kumar's SIR decisions, seeks restoration of original Form 6</news:title>
<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/delhi-hc-to-hear-womans-plea-accusing-cjp-leaders-of-morphing-circulating-her-photos-with-pm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/j2sjknk0/PTI09242026000213B-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A 25-year-old woman alleged that her photograph was used without consent, AI-morphed and displayed on banners during a protest at Jantar Mantar | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T07:14:04.915Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC directs Meta to immediately remove objectionable morphed photo of woman with PM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/focus-on-positive-changes-in-society-not-on-vote-bank-politics-pm-to-bjp-workers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-10-10/lu3gl24h/MODI-RECEPTION071077.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PM Modi invoked Mahatma Gandhi while telling BJP workers that political workers should continue working towards social reform and positive change | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T07:07:55.543Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Focus on positive changes in society, not on vote bank politics: PM to BJP workers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/mumbai-comes-alive-with-ganesh-immersion-processions-amid-chants-gulal-and-flower-showers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/d4kvmm5e/PTI09252026000080A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People take an idol of lord Ganesh, Raja Tejukaya, for an immersion ceremony during the conclusion of Ganesh Chaturthi festival, in Mumbai, on Friday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T07:00:37.469Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mumbai comes alive with Ganesh immersion processions amid chants, gulal and flower showers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/aamir-khan-to-receive-screen-icon-award-at-singapore-international-film-festival</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-06-24/yyy6wlk4/PTI02_28_2024_000034A%20(1).jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aamir Khan and Ashutosh Gowariker will reunite in Singapore for a special screening marking 25 years of 'Lagaan' | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T06:57:31.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aamir Khan to receive Screen Icon Award at Singapore International Film Festival</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/gyanesh-kumars-up-outreach-events-postponed-eci-cites-routine-scheduling-changes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-08-17/qiub2uv5/PTI08172025000201A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gyanesh Kumar’s planned interactions with young voters in Meerut and Gen-Z in Varanasi have been postponed amid an ongoing controversy within the poll panel | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T06:52:10.939Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gyanesh Kumar's UP outreach events postponed, ECI cites routine scheduling changes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/homework-returned-for-correction-abhishek-banerjee-as-prez-returns-bengals-anti-goonda-bill</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/92anjnja/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-25-2026-120613-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Abhishek Banerjee took a swipe at the BJP government after the President returned the West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T06:36:40.918Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Homework returned for correction': Abhishek Banerjee as Prez returns Bengal's 'Anti-Goonda' Bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/woman-alleges-ai-morphed-photo-with-pm-modi-image-displayed-at-cjp-protest-fir-filed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-21/qfafjzt6/PTI08182026000077B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Police have registered an FIR after a woman alleged that her photograph was digitally altered using AI and displayed alongside PM Modi’s image at a CJP protest | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T06:21:38.939Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman alleges AI-morphed photo with PM Modi image displayed at CJP protest, FIR filed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/tarun-tejpal-case-supreme-court-seeks-goa-police-response-on-10-year-jail-term</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-14/8xbvrz3v/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-14-2026-014527-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tejpal’s lawyer sought a hearing on his bail plea, while the Goa government has separately sought enhancement of his sentence | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T06:05:46.902Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tarun Tejpal case: Supreme Court seeks Goa Police response on 10-year jail term</news:title>
<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/mpsc-drug-inspector-paper-leak-probe-two-candidates-two-middlemen-arrested</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/ds21lvy1/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-25-2026-113307-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The latest arrests include two candidates accused of obtaining the leaked paper and two alleged middlemen, officials said | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T06:03:45.473Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MPSC Drug Inspector paper leak probe: Two candidates, two middlemen arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/bihar/bihar-sees-third-harassment-case-in-a-week-as-woman-assaulted-at-mandar-hill</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/uqibmdgt/HTCv2qIbAAA7Bv4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman was allegedly harassed by three youths at Mandar Hill, according to an FIR, with police now conducting raids to arrest the accused | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T05:33:25.851Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Third harassment case in a week: Woman assaulted by youths with slippers at Bihar's Mandar Hill</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/from-musk-to-altman-who-joined-trump-and-xi-at-white-house-dinner</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/l45by0td/AP09252026000016B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump greet China's President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan as they arrive at the White House for a State Dinner, on Thursday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T05:15:14.878Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From Musk to Altman, who joined Trump and Xi at White House dinner?</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/111-mps-mlas-switched-parties-after-election-since-2022who-switched-and-where</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/feoa1iy7/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-25-2026-102059-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The NPF, BJP and NCPI together received 81 of the 111 lawmakers who joined other political parties since 2022 | Representational image/AI generated</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T04:52:10.500Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>111 MPs, MLAs switched parties after election since 2022—who switched and where?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Special Reports</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/he-said-he-had-made-a-mistake-what-iit-b-student-told-friend-hours-before-death</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/m0adit2o/PTI09222026000070B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cops are examining an IIT-Bombay student’s final hours, including calls to friends, his phone, WhatsApp account and CCTV footage | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T04:46:34.582Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>He said he had 'made a mistake': What IIT-B student told friend hours before death</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/let-the-himalayas-become-a-laboratory-nepal-pm-pitches-climate-cooperation-with-india-china</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/gfi59qwj/AP09252026000025B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah addresses the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters, on Thursday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T04:41:10.974Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Let the Himalayas become a laboratory': Nepal PM pitches climate cooperation with India, China</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/chandrasekaran-reappointment-row-tata-sons-cites-legal-opinions-backs-board-decision</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-17/3g2m7pge/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-17-2026-070603-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Chandrasekaran reappointment dispute has widened between Tata Sons and Tata Trusts, with both sides offering different interpretations of Article 121</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T04:37:26.062Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chandrasekaran reappointment row: Tata Sons cites legal opinions, backs board decision</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/manipur/manipur-violence-four-killed-in-armed-attack-in-kamjong-naga-body-calls-24-hour-shutdown</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-14/rhijrv1n/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-14-2026-104947-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Four people were killed in Pilong village in Manipur’s Kamjong district, with unverified reports pointing to the KNA-B faction | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T04:32:11.876Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manipur violence: Four killed in armed attack in Kamjong, Naga body calls 24-hour shutdown</news:title>
<news:keywords>Manipur</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/odisha/deep-depression-makes-landfall-in-andhra-heavy-rain-disrupts-odisha-and-neighbouring-states</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/cyzztrpl/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-25-2026-095725-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Schools were shut in five Odisha districts and train services disrupted after a deep depression brought heavy rain and landslides to the region | X/ANI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T04:27:55.765Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deep depression makes landfall in Andhra, heavy rain disrupts Odisha and neighbouring states</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/tech/you-can-now-use-whatsapp-on-ray-ban-meta-glasses-without-touching-your-phone</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/u75jt1sz/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-25-2026-094741-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Meta has expanded WhatsApp support across its AI smart glasses, adding hands-free messaging, photo sharing and calling features | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T04:18:11.325Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>You can now use WhatsApp on Ray-Ban Meta glasses without touching your phone</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tech</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/us-deploys-laser-weapons-in-strait-of-hormuz-operated-with-xbox-controllers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-04-24/f3xjncu4/images-2026-04-24T171657.065.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The US military is testing directed-energy weapons in operational settings, including systems capable of focusing powerful lasers on drones | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T04:04:52.649Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US deploys laser weapons in Strait of Hormuz, operated with Xbox controllers</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/you-cant-silence-me-netanyahu-takes-aim-at-mamdani-iran-at-un-as-delegates-stage-walkout</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/sontq4g3/AP09252026000001A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, on Thursday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T03:56:15.959Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'You can't silence me': Netanyahu takes aim at Mamdani, Iran at UN as delegates stage walkout</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/aastha-kunj-park-rape-case-teen-leads-police-to-alleged-crime-spots-forensic-probe-underway</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/854aff13-c34a-4319-8422-276d3f5241e1/NoAVgOBy.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A forensic team examined multiple locations identified by a 17-year-old in the Aastha Kunj Park case and collected biological and other evidence | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T03:45:37.689Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aastha Kunj Park rape case: Teen leads police to alleged crime spots, forensic probe underway</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/ecis-new-mark-vip-feature-for-blos-emerges-amid-ongoing-sirheres-what-it-does</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-09/3c8j3fuq/SIR-Bengal.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>ECI’s BLO app now has a ‘Mark VIP’ option amid SIR, while rules for identifying marked electors have existed since before the latest update | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T03:38:40.735Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ECI's new 'Mark VIP' feature for BLOs emerges amid ongoing SIR—here's what it does</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/akhilesh-yadav-launches-sps-2027-up-poll-campaign-from-rahul-gandhis-raebareli-seat</loc>
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<image:caption>Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav greets supporters while leading a roadshow ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, in Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T03:32:20.623Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Akhilesh Yadav launches SP's 2027 UP poll campaign from Rahul Gandhi's Raebareli seat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-xi-talks-gave-trade-a-breather-but-these-five-issues-remain</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/aqep7ot5/AP09252026000020B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump shakes hands with China's President Xi Jinping in the East Room of the White House during a State Dinner, on Thursday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T03:23:28.618Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump-Xi talks gave trade a breather, but these five issues remain</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/could-be-encountered-sonam-fears-for-life-demands-amit-shahs-resignation-over-ladakh-killings</loc>
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<image:caption>Ladakh Police had rejected allegations that people were prevented from attending the anniversary gathering, calling the claims false and misleading</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-24T19:44:51.931Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Could be encountered': Sonam fears for life, demands Amit Shah's resignation over Ladakh killings</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/border-cant-stop-us-rajnath-says-india-has-shifted-to-deterrence-by-punishment-against-threats</loc>
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<image:caption>Singh had warned against the “perimeter fallacy”, arguing that cyberattacks, drones, disinformation and economic disruption had made security threats increasingly borderless</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-24T19:44:41.040Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Border can't stop us:’ Rajnath says India has shifted to ‘deterrence by punishment’ against threats</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/railway-protection-force-sets-up-dedicated-narcotics-cell-as-drug-trafficking-crackdown-intensified</loc>
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<image:caption>RPF and NCB had also moved towards an MoU covering intelligence sharing, capacity building and coordinated operations across the railway network</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-24T19:44:30.011Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Railway Protection Force sets up dedicated narcotics cell as drug trafficking crackdown intensified</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/30-lakh-names-targeted-for-deletion-abhishek-shares-poll-observers-chats-turns-heat-on-cec</loc>
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<image:caption>The screenshots had not been independently authenticated, while the Election Commission had maintained that final SIR decisions were taken unanimously</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-24T19:44:15.943Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘30 lakh names targeted for deletion’: Abhishek shares poll observers’ chats, turns heat on CEC</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/head-master-fast-losing-grip-congress-targets-pm-modi-as-ministers-huddle-at-chintan-shivir</loc>
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<image:caption>Jairam Ramesh had claimed growing pressure on the Prime Minister and Home Minister had overshadowed the government’s two-day brainstorming exercise</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-24T19:41:41.658Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Head Master fast losing grip’: Congress targets PM Modi as ministers huddle at Chintan Shivir

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