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<image:caption>Sonia Gandhi has joined X with a personal account of how she met Rajiv Gandhi, recalling his good looks and gentle nature as she introduces her forthcoming memoir | Instagram</image:caption>
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<news:title>'Of course he was very good-looking': Sonia Gandhi recalls first meeting with Rajiv</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/plea-in-supreme-court-seeks-guidelines-for-collection-of-personal-data-during-investigation</loc>
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<image:caption>A plea filed in the Supreme Court seeks legally enforceable safeguards for investigating agencies collecting and accessing personal digital data</image:caption>
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<news:title>Plea in Supreme Court seeks guidelines for collection of personal data during investigation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/centre-creates-11-crore-farmer-ids-ahead-of-march-2027-deadline</loc>
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<image:caption>The Centre has created 11 crore Farmer IDs under the AgriStack framework, five months ahead of the March 2027 deadline | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:title>Centre creates 11 crore Farmer IDs ahead of March 2027 deadline</news:title>
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<image:caption>Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has defended peaceful protests as a way to hold governments accountable | File image</image:caption>
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<news:title>Sonam Wangchuk says protests are a 'pressure valve' for governments to perform better</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/congress-meets-its-unit-heads-ahead-india-bloc-rally</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal, centre, AICC Treasurer Ajay Maken, right, and AICC In-charge Qazi Nizamuddin during a meeting with senior Delhi Congress leaders | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T16:33:46.708Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress meets its unit heads ahead INDIA bloc rally</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/actor-sandra-huller-to-make-cameo-appearance-in-avengers-doomsday</loc>
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<image:caption>The film is scheduled to release on December 18 in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T16:30:37.573Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Actor Sandra Huller to make cameo appearance in 'Avengers: Doomsday'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sandra Huller, Avengers: Doomsday</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/prabhas-starrer-salaar-part-2-to-go-on-floors-in-2027</loc>
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<image:caption>‘Salaar Part 2’, directed by Prashanth Neel and produced by Hombale Films, is set to begin filming by June 2027 | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T16:24:28.728Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prabhas-starrer 'Salaar Part 2' to go on floors in 2027</news:title>
<news:keywords>Prabhas</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/jhotas-father-fighting-for-justice-despite-grief-punjab-cong-chief-slams-mann-govt-over-drug-trade</loc>
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<image:caption>Pargat Singh has accused the AAP-led Punjab government of failing to act against the illegal sale of intoxicating medicines, while backing Jhota's family in its demand for justice | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T15:55:04.412Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jhota's father fighting for justice despite grief; Punjab Cong chief slams Mann govt over drug trade</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/tarn-taran-accounts-for-nearly-half-of-punjabs-542-farm-fire-cases</loc>
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<image:caption>A farmer burns paddy stubble in a field along the Patiala-Rajpura road on the outskirts of Patiala, on Saturday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T15:52:57.802Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tarn Taran accounts for nearly half of Punjab's 542 farm fire cases</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/france-deploys-70000-police-as-fresh-protests-trigger-security-crackdown</loc>
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<image:caption>Police scuffle with protesters during a demonstration against rising living costs, joining students' grievances, in Paris | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T15:47:11.550Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>France deploys 70,000 police as fresh protests trigger security crackdown</news:title>
<news:keywords>France , France protests</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-extends-assistance-to-its-nationals-especially-umrah-pilgrims-stranded-in-saudi-arabia</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-24/e798ugmq/Cancelled-Flights-Waiting-Pilgrims.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian nationals facing extended stays in Saudi Arabia amid flight disruptions can access 24x7 consular assistance, food and medicines | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T15:43:24.001Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India extends assistance to its nationals, especially Umrah pilgrims, stranded in Saudi Arabia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Umrah , Saudi Arabia</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/citing-sikhs-sentiments-haryana-cm-targets-congress-for-holding-protest-rally-on-november-1</loc>
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<image:caption>Nayab Singh Saini has criticised Congress over its November 1 rally against SIR, recalling the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and highlighting the loss of 121 lives in Haryana | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T15:38:18.409Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Citing Sikhs' sentiments, Haryana CM targets Congress for holding protest rally on November 1</news:title>
<news:keywords>Haryana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/class-12-student-found-burnt-to-death-in-delhi-school-breakup-suspected-suicide-note-recovered</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-24/xid0p04c/Abandoned-Backpack-at-Government-School.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>A three-page purported suicide note has been recovered from a 17-year-old student's bag after she was found burnt at her school in Krishna Nagar | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T15:36:16.527Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Class 12 student found burnt to death in Delhi school; breakup suspected, suicide note recovered</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi school student death, Delhi news</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/madhya-pradesh/tiger-shroff-shooting-case-alleged-weapon-supplier-arrested-in-indore</loc>
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<image:caption>The investigation into the shooting at Tiger Shroff's car has widened with another arrest in Indore | File image/X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T15:29:40.872Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiger Shroff shooting case: Alleged weapon supplier arrested in Indore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tiger Shroff shooting case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-says-250-tariff-threat-stopped-india-pakistan-fighting-during-operation-sindoor</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-29/zljxtwg3/images-2026-05-29T111037.925.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Trump repeats India-Pakistan ceasefire claim at US poll rally | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T15:25:09.445Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says 250% tariff threat stopped India-Pakistan fighting during Operation Sindoor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Trump , Operation Sindoor</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-records-best-aqi-for-october-24-in-10-years-excluding-covid-period-government</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-12-04/dg3eboga/1000039076.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi's AQI fell to 191 on October 24, down from 275 in 2025, with authorities stepping up vehicle checks, road sweeping and dust-control measures | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T15:18:09.334Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi records best AQI for October 24 in 10 years excluding Covid period: Government</news:title>
<news:keywords>AQI , Delhi AQI </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/chorbagan-durga-idol-immersed-under-police-supervision-without-rituals</loc>
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<image:caption>Security and police personnel control the area outside a pandal after the exit gate collapsed due to heavy crowd pressure, in Kolkata, on Saturday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T15:13:30.996Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chorbagan Durga idol immersed under police supervision, without rituals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chorbagan , Chorbagan stampede</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/defence-secretary-rajesh-kumar-singh-gets-one-year-extension</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T14:33:50.672Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh gets one-year extension</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/anant-singh-expelled-from-jdu-for-6-years</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T14:25:37.613Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar: JD(U) expels Anant Singh, ex-MLA Neelam Devi for 6 years over 'anti-party' activities</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/tiger-shroff-firing-case-handlers-allegedly-used-tv-news-updates-to-help-shooters-evade-arrest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-20/cdwflsw0/PTI10192026000090B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tiger Shroff firing accused switched transport modes while allegedly receiving real-time updates | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T11:59:10.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiger Shroff firing case: Handlers allegedly used TV news updates to help shooters evade arrest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/irans-parliamentary-speaker-will-not-attend-brics-forum-in-delhi-over-unforeseen-circumstances</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-24/y14ln4re/Mohammad-Bagher-Ghalibaf.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ghalibaf will not attend BRICS parliamentary meeting in Delhi, Iranian embassy announces | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T11:48:24.062Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran’s parliamentary speaker will not attend BRICS forum in Delhi over ‘unforeseen circumstances’</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/jamia-shifts-classes-online-after-clash-between-student-protesters-and-security-guards</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-24/euaffwme/2026-10-24-170518.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jamia students protest for union polls as administration faces crackdown allegations | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T11:36:41.249Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jamia shifts classes online after clash between student protesters and security guards</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/odisha/odisha-doctor-dalit-activist-arrested-in-anti-bauxite-mining-case-congress-alleges-crackdown</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-24/94jrs2ph/Odisha-doctor.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Doctor and Dalit activist face serious charges over an April clash during Odisha's anti-mining protests | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T11:21:16.030Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha doctor, Dalit activist arrested in anti-bauxite mining case; Congress alleges crackdown</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Nation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/congress-appoints-election-war-room-chiefs-in-five-states-ahead-of-2027-assembly-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-04/6n6cpe6w/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-4-2026-043837-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress appoints five state war room chiefs as 2027 Assembly election preparations begin | Representational Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T11:14:25.384Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress appoints election war room chiefs in five states ahead of 2027 Assembly polls</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/cyclone-arnab-likely-over-bay-of-bengal-by-october-26-andhra-pradesh-and-odisha-on-alert</loc>
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<image:caption>Cyclone Arnab may approach Andhra Pradesh coast by October 28 as the Bay system strengthens | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T11:09:12.092Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cyclone Arnab likely over Bay of Bengal by October 26, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha on alert</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/ravi-shankar-prasad-accuses-rahul-gandhi-of-disrespecting-sikhs-over-november-1-rally-date</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP criticises Rahul Gandhi over INDIA bloc rally planned on anniversary of 1984 anti-Sikh riots | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T10:36:02.437Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ravi Shankar Prasad accuses Rahul Gandhi of disrespecting Sikhs over November 1 rally date</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/rahul-gandhi-urged-to-defer-india-bloc-rally-as-traders-warn-of-10000-crore-festive-loss</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-12/i1kql7v5/PTI10102026000507B-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rahul Gandhi urged to reschedule INDIA bloc protest amid concerns over festive-season trade | File Image</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 continues its box office run despite a slowdown after the Dussehra holidays | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T09:39:27.186Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Vincent Kompany receives medical care after collapsing, with Bayern putting his recovery first | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T09:23:55.566Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Musk's Starlink faces renewed scrutiny over US requests involving Ukraine, Iran, Yemen and Lebanon | File Image</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Two SF-260 trainer aircraft crash in the Philippines, killing four pilots during a training flight | Representational Image</image:caption>
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<news:title>Four Philippine Air Force pilots killed in mid-air collision during training flight</news:title>
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<image:caption>NSE urges brokers to build technical capabilities as AI-powered cyberattacks grow more sophisticated | Representational Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T08:52:05.317Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:title>Gold prices fall 0.64% as Brent crude tops $113, rupee weakens to record low</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-cm-suvendu-adhikari-sets-six-month-deadline-for-jhargram-revival-announces-development-push</loc>
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<image:caption>Suvendu Adhikari announces new schemes for tribal women, students and families in Jhargram | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T07:44:51.230Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari sets six-month deadline for Jhargram revival, announces development push</news:title>
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<image:caption>Bengal health minister announces mandatory Puja duty rosters for hospital staff from next year | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T07:38:46.546Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal to end extended Durga Puja holidays for government hospital staff from 2027: Minister</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-pollution-manjinder-singh-sirsa-orders-targeted-action-as-aqi-stays-poor-for-third-day</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi's AQI remains poor as Sirsa directs action against illegal parking, road dust and open burning | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T07:13:30.636Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi pollution: Manjinder Singh Sirsa orders targeted action as AQI stays poor for third day</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/haryana-registers-52-firs-arrests-21-in-stubble-burning-crackdown</loc>
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<image:caption>Haryana deploys drones and satellite monitoring to curb stubble burning amid paddy harvesting | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T07:00:01.831Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana registers 52 FIRs, arrests 21 in stubble-burning crackdown</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/haryana-bjp-to-form-11-member-committees-at-every-booth-within-three-months</loc>
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<image:caption>Smriti Irani meets Haryana BJP leaders as party steps up booth-level organisational efforts | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T06:54:47.366Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana BJP to form 11-member committees at every booth within three months</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/punjab-bjp-leader-slams-cm-mann-for-questioning-sir</loc>
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<image:caption>Dhillon questions Mann over SIR criticism, says Punjab government oversaw the entire exercise | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T06:37:19.013Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab BJP leader slams CM Mann for questioning SIR</news:title>
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<image:caption>Punjab CEO urges eligible young citizens to enrol as voter camps are scheduled across booths | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T06:30:57.433Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab to hold voter verification camps at all polling booths from 3pm to 5pm on Saturday</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/sem-court-asks-cjps-saurav-das-to-submit-proof-of-delhi-residence-by-november-17</loc>
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<image:caption>Court asks CJP co-convener Saurav Das to produce rent agreement or lease document by November 17 | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T05:31:37.311Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SEM court asks CJP's Saurav Das to submit proof of Delhi residence by November 17</news:title>
<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/iran-plots-against-us-officials-reach-advanced-stages-as-washington-reduces-embassy-staff</loc>
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<image:caption>US reduces diplomatic staff in the Middle East amid fears of Iranian plots against American officials | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T05:22:57.333Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran plots against US officials reach ‘advanced stages’ as Washington reduces embassy staff</news:title>
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<image:caption>Congress's seat-sharing talks with the SP begin amid doubts over its electoral strength in Uttar Pradesh | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T05:14:22.790Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Nearly 2.95 million flagged voter cases resolved as Delhi receives 250,754 Form 6 applications | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T05:05:35.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi SIR: 250,754 Form 6 applications received after 4.76 million names dropped from draft rolls</news:title>
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<image:caption>Trump signals possible fresh strikes on Iran as uncertainty grows over Washington's next move | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T04:59:03.663Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘We may do another little Epic Fury, or they’ll agree’: Trump warns Iran</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pm-narendra-modi-urges-spiritual-groups-to-unite-society-help-build-developed-india-by-2047</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-24T04:32:56.488Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Narendra Modi urges spiritual groups to unite society, help build developed India by 2047</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T19:57:17.566Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>NDPS cases increase nearly 40 per cent, while heroin seizures almost double and conviction rate improves to 58.34 per cent</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T19:57:02.226Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T19:56:49.754Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>New Delhi remains in contact with Iranian authorities to facilitate humanitarian shipments amid reports of airspace restrictions</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T18:16:59.013Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Users switching SIMs or accessing apps on secondary devices may face restrictions, while web logouts will depend on security risks</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T17:04:13.734Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/punjab-assembly-passes-unanimous-resolution-seeking-inquiry-into-electoral-irregularities</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Bhagwant Mann calls for scrapping SIR, alleges large-scale voter deletions and accuses BJP of manipulating electoral rolls</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T17:00:22.865Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab Assembly passes unanimous resolution seeking inquiry into electoral 'irregularities'</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/maharashtra-fda-suspends-best-canteen-licence-over-hygiene-violations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-23/ay3dv5wa/FDA-newss-r-1784046578590d.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Statewide crackdown leads to seizure of over 35,500 kg of food stock worth nearly Rs 80 lakh across multiple districts</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T16:58:20.190Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra FDA suspends BEST canteen licence over hygiene violations</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/rbi-to-implement-revised-bank-leverage-ratio-norms-from-april-2027</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-04-24/86jlyqqu/RBI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Central bank rejects requests for more transition time, retaining implementation deadline in line with Basel III compliance requirements</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T16:56:55.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RBI to implement revised bank leverage ratio norms from April 2027</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/only-alia-bhatt-deepika-padukone-can-get-theatrical-opening-radhika-apte</loc>
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<image:caption>Apte discusses changing priorities after motherhood, opposition to screen violence and upcoming Netflix gangster drama Akka, premiering October 30</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T15:56:51.131Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Only Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone can get theatrical opening: Radhika Apte</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/petty-stupid-tharoor-slams-removal-of-raihan-vadras-protest-photographs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-23/1yndpjsg/PTI10222026000077B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tharoor questions removal of Tricolour photograph, says controversy has brought greater attention to young photographer's work</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T15:55:33.023Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Petty, stupid': Tharoor slams removal of Raihan Vadra's protest photographs</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/health/330-drug-samples-fail-quality-tests-in-september-says-centre</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-23/02uimhbm/centre-plans-new-law-for-stricter-quality-checks-and-surveillance-of-drugs-medical-devices-and-cosmetics.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>One spurious drug sample detected in Delhi, with authorities investigating unauthorised manufacturing and promising action under applicable laws</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T15:43:51.400Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>330 drug samples fail quality tests in September, says Centre</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/haryana-power-employees-end-strike-after-govt-assures-herc-order-review</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-23/9l22n6qw/PTI10232026000176B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two-day disruption affects power supply, water services and industrial activity across several areas, with authorities moving to restore normal services</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T15:40:57.997Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana power employees end strike after govt assures HERC order review</news:title>
<news:keywords>Haryana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pm-modi-meets-senior-uae-leader-discusses-bilateral-ties</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-23/0wgy6g69/PTI10232026000328B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Discussions focus on friendship and bilateral relations within the framework of India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T15:33:29.253Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi meets senior UAE leader, discusses bilateral ties</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/rbis-net-dollar-purchases-surge-to-usd-4326-bn-in-august</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-23/zp4zlzhq/images-2026-10-23T200722.099.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rupee remains under pressure from rising crude prices and stronger US dollar, settling 12 paise lower at 94.93 on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T15:33:03.533Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RBI's net dollar purchases surge to USD 43.26 bn in August</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-nepal-exchange-views-on-future-of-international-collaboration-in-changing-world-order</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-23/zc6fmje0/India-Nepal-flags.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At NDTV World Summit, Nepal Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle raises questions on regional cooperation in disaster response, energy and trade</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T15:32:29.212Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, Nepal exchange views on future of international collaboration in changing world order</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/bihar/at-least-four-killed-in-bihar-firecracker-unit-blast-more-casualties-feared</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-23/dvyasd15/blast-at-firecracker-unit-1728311800.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Authorities launch investigation into the blast at a reportedly licensed firecracker manufacturing unit as officials work to identify victims</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T15:28:25.687Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At least four killed in Bihar firecracker unit blast, more casualties feared</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-azerbaijan-agree-to-deepen-trade-energy-and-connectivity-ties</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-23/hbuv1zub/PTI10232026000239B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Both countries agree to coordinate more closely on International North-South Transport Corridor and exchange views on regional conflicts and peace</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T15:23:01.850Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, Azerbaijan agree to deepen trade, energy and connectivity ties</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/jio-platforms-ipo-subscribed-2219-times-draws-record-139-crore-applications</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-23/t222rgk2/Jio-IPO</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rs 30,213-crore fresh issue attracts bids worth over Rs 4.9 lakh crore in public offering, setting new benchmarks for Indian IPOs</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T14:44:35.879Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jio Platforms IPO subscribed 22.19 times, draws record 1.39 crore applications</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/manipur/manipurs-soo-pact-with-kuki-groups-not-extended-says-home-minister</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-23/i6duz6vx/PTI10212026000319A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Three suspects arrested in connection with killings, while security personnel search designated militant camp in Kangpokpi district</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T14:35:35.043Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manipur's SoO pact with Kuki groups not extended, says Home Minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Manipur, Nation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/india-end-para-athletics-campaign-with-record-65-medals-at-asian-para-games</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-23/3gzbtiot/PTI10212026000356B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sandeep and Haney set world records, while India's 62-member squad finish second behind China with 22 gold, 19 silver and 24 bronze</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T14:31:09.332Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India end para-athletics campaign with record 65 medals at Asian Para Games</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/over-100-detained-as-anti-sir-protesters-march-towards-ec-headquarters</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-23/nzkd8xnd/PTI10232026000208A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police stop march near Bangla Sahib Gurdwara as protesters breach barricades, hold People's Parliament and raise concerns over voter deletions</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T14:28:33.236Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 100 detained as anti-SIR protesters march towards EC headquarters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-china-using-existing-mechanisms-to-avoid-lac-tensions-says-mea-after-itbp-chiefs-remarks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-23/vzgiv9n4/106703964-1600217868635-GettyImages-1228312156.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Statement follows ITBP chief's remarks on an ongoing face-off in Arunachal Pradesh, which triggered questions from Congress</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T14:26:10.338Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, China using existing mechanisms to avoid LAC tensions, says MEA after ITBP chief's remarks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/tata-sons-must-list-if-it-remains-upper-layer-nbfc-says-rbi-governor</loc>
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<image:caption>RBI's rejection of deregistration request has intensified debate over the holding company's future as Tata Trusts oppose public listing</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T14:18:56.844Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tata Sons must list if it remains upper-layer NBFC, says RBI Governor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/delhi-hc-rejects-aisa-chief-neha-boras-plea-against-police-peace-bond-notice</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-16/32wvpwwa/PTI10162026000431B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Student leader challenged Rs 10,000 bond notice following preventive detention ahead of CJP's 'Lehra Do Tiranga' march in Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T14:16:27.694Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC rejects AISA chief Neha Bora's plea against police peace bond notice</news:title>
<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/melania-trump-helps-forge-a-ceasefire-deal-in-russian-occupied-oleshky-says-white-house</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-23/gy5ym4d2/images-2026-10-23T194315.240.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>First lady held discussions with Russian and Ukrainian leadership, but neither government has immediately confirmed the ceasefire agreement</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T14:13:59.138Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Melania Trump helps forge a ceasefire deal in Russian-occupied Oleshky, says White House</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/dmk-tvk-walk-out-of-ec-meet-in-tamil-nadu-demand-cecs-resignation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-23/mydh6tb6/Image</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK and BJP attend meeting as opposition raises concerns over large-scale voter deletions and transparency of electoral rolls</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T12:47:47.376Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK, TVK walk out of EC meet in Tamil Nadu, demand CEC's resignation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/government-to-share-deepwater-oil-exploration-costs-under-rs-84084-crore-scheme</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-23/ki5fo4dd/IMAGE1648375313.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Government to cover up to 50 per cent of exploratory well costs, with higher support for geological studies in deepwater basins</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T12:44:13.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government to share deepwater oil exploration costs under Rs 84,084 crore scheme</news:title>
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<image:caption>Users describe a topic, interest or mood, and YouTube generates recommendations that refresh as matching videos become available | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T11:19:50.513Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tired of searching for videos? YouTube's new custom feeds aim to make it easier</news:title>
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<image:caption>According to the proposed election schedule, the notification for the municipal elections will be issued on October 29 | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T11:11:47.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ladakh CEO announces municipal elections in Leh, Kargil on November 21</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/ryan-gosling-revives-band-dead-mans-bones-after-17-years-to-release-new-music-on-october-27</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T11:08:59.684Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ryan Gosling revives band Dead Man's Bones after 17 years, to release new music on October 27</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/tiger-shroff-firing-case-three-held-from-haryana-remanded-in-police-custody-till-october-28</loc>
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<image:caption>Police arrest three suspects in Tiger Shroff firing case, probe alleged Lawrence Bishnoi gang link | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T11:04:51.549Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiger Shroff firing case: Three held from Haryana remanded in police custody till October 28</news:title>
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<image:caption>Artist and Photographer Raihan Vadra, son of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, with one of his photographs at Bikaner House, in New Delhi | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T10:41:40.620Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Attempt to soft launch son': BJP targets Priyanka Gandhi over Raihan Vadra's art exhibit</news:title>
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<image:caption>The CJP leaders appeared before Delhi Police after being released from seven days in custody on an undertaking not to call protests at Jantar Mantar | File image</image:caption>
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<news:title>CJP's Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka appear for questioning after skipping summons</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bomb-threat-note-in-kolkata-airport-toilet-triggers-search-no-flight-disruption</loc>
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<image:caption>Security has been tightened across the airport but there was no disruption to flight operations | File image/X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T10:17:12.022Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bomb threat note in Kolkata airport toilet triggers search; no flight disruption</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-police-clears-diljit-dosanjhs-october-30-concert-after-initial-denial</loc>
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<image:caption>The singer's Aura India Tour show in Delhi was cleared after multiple discussions between police and organisers over security arrangements</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T10:14:17.764Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Police clears Diljit Dosanjh's October 30 concert after initial denial</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/delhi-court-extends-stay-abroad-for-matthew-vandyke-six-ukrainians-till-february-24</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-05/rcyhr1mg/Van-dyke.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US national Matthew VanDyke returned to India for a hearing on Friday as a Delhi court extended his permission to stay abroad, along with six Ukrainians</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T10:10:37.822Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi court extends stay abroad for Matthew VanDyke, six Ukrainians till February 24</news:title>
<news:keywords>Matthew VanDyke</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/email-warns-of-attacks-on-mumbai-mayors-office-bachchan-home-diljit-dosanjhs-concert</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T10:03:10.578Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Email warns of attacks on Mumbai mayor’s office, Bachchan home, Diljit Dosanjh's concert</news:title>
<news:keywords>Diljit Dosanjh,  Amitabh Bachchan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/kolkata-stampede-two-held-for-making-pandal-collapsing-announcements-total-9-arrested</loc>
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<image:caption>Kolkata imposes Section 163 curbs near Chorbagan pandal as probe into stampede continues | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T08:04:34.238Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kolkata stampede: Two held for making 'pandal collapsing' announcements; total 9 arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kolkata stampede</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/jio-platforms-ipo-becomes-worlds-first-public-offer-to-cross-one-crore-applications</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-23/tsr4qqkc/Jio-IPO-Market-Celebration.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T08:02:49.645Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jio Platforms IPO becomes world's first public offer to cross one crore applications</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jio Platforms IPO, Jio IPO</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/two-arrested-for-firing-at-retired-haryana-police-officers-house-in-faridabad</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T07:59:33.950Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two arrested for firing at retired Haryana police officer's house in Faridabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Faridabad, Haryana </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/punjab-assembly-erupts-as-congress-demands-cm-bhagwant-manns-resignation-over-jhota-murder</loc>
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<image:caption>Noisy scenes erupted in the Punjab Assembly as Congress targeted Bhagwant Mann over Jhota's murder, prompting a war of words between AAP and Congress leaders | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T07:55:37.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab Assembly erupts as Congress demands CM Bhagwant Mann's resignation over Jhota murder</news:title>
<news:keywords>Parvinder Jhota murder, Bhagwant Mann, Punjab Assembly</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/centre-extends-deployment-of-273-capf-companies-in-delhi-till-october-31-amid-flash-protest-fears</loc>
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<image:caption>MHA directed the Delhi Police and the respective CAPFs on October 22 to coordinate the deployment | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T07:51:58.331Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre extends deployment of 273 CAPF companies in Delhi till October 31 amid flash protest fears</news:title>
<news:keywords>Centre , CAPF </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/who-is-prem-watsa-the-billionaire-behind-fairfaxs-rs-52878-crore-idbi-bank-deal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-23/wta5wt81/HUt2RaaIAAYVhO.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>From selling air conditioners door-to-door to building Fairfax Financial, Prem Watsa’s journey is back in focus after the proposed Rs 52,878 crore IDBI Bank deal | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T07:49:28.163Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Who is Prem Watsa? The billionaire behind Fairfax's Rs 52,878 crore IDBI Bank deal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Prem Watsa, IDBI Bank, Fairfax</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/religious-war-song-former-ias-officer-challenges-centres-vande-mataram-orders-in-supreme-court</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-14/4s9ppgon/20230906169L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Challenging the Centre’s January 28 and July 9 orders, a former IAS officer has asked the Supreme Court to recognise the two-stanza version as the National Song</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T07:19:40.059Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Religious war song': Former IAS officer challenges Centre's 'Vande Mataram' orders in Supreme Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vande Mataram</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-pollution-plan-entry-curbs-bus-diversions-and-whatsapp-group-on-the-cards</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-21/lafkxlrb/PTI10092026000280B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A dedicated WhatsApp group, stricter vehicle checks and dust-control measures are among Delhi’s plans to improve enforcement of GRAP and CAQM directions</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T07:15:29.563Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi pollution plan: Entry curbs, bus diversions and WhatsApp group on the cards</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi pollution plan, Delhi, New Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/ex-cia-chief-says-human-judgement-not-ai-drove-final-decision-in-minab-strike</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-04-23/6ttpn64b/PTI04132026000260B-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Iran school bombing: Petraeus says AI assisted targeting, human made final call</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T07:00:02.857Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-CIA chief says human judgement, not AI, drove final decision in Minab strike</news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran school bombing</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/pakistan-refused-to-accept-bodies-of-its-own-soldiers-killed-in-kargil-war-india-at-un</loc>
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<image:caption>India hit back at Pakistan during a UN discussion on funeral rights, citing the Kargil War and accusing Islamabad of failing to protect its own minorities | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T05:49:23.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan refused to accept bodies of its own soldiers killed in Kargil war: India at UN</news:title>
<news:keywords> Kargil War </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/rajinikanths-jailer-2-grosses-over-rs-549-crore-worldwide-in-first-week</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/wxcfp2ui/2026-10-19-155349.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’ has made a record-breaking start at the global box office | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T05:45:15.932Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2' grosses over Rs 549 crore worldwide in first week</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jailer 2, Rajinikanth</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/tom-skerritt-emmy-winning-actor-with-roles-in-picket-fences-alien-and-top-gun-dies-at-93</loc>
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<image:caption>Tom Skerritt dies at 93, remembered for ‘Picket Fences’</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T05:41:20.741Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tom Skerritt, Emmy-winning actor with roles in 'Picket Fences', 'Alien' and 'Top Gun', dies at 93</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tom Skerritt</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/government-to-bear-full-cost-of-expensive-certifications-for-small-exporters-says-piyush-goyal</loc>
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<image:caption>Piyush Goyal said the government would cover the full cost of expensive certifications for micro and small exporters | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T05:38:27.485Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government to bear full cost of expensive certifications for small exporters, says Piyush Goyal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Piyush Goyal </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/stock-market-today-sensex-nifty-recover-but-rising-oil-prices-keep-investors-wary</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-14/p3xun8tk/Nifty.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian markets opened higher on Friday, led by IT stocks, but rising crude oil prices and tensions in West Asia limited the recovery</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T05:36:02.042Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock market today: Sensex, Nifty recover, but rising oil prices keep investors wary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sensex , Nifty , Stock market</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/over-21900-digital-arrest-complaints-registered-till-august-mha-tells-sc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-23/dmvso9mv/Digital-Arrest-Fraud-Alert.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The report said restoration orders resulted in Rs 332.7 crore being restored, including Rs 112.96 crore returned directly by banks | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T05:32:15.582Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 21,900 digital arrest complaints registered till August, MHA tells SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>digital arrest fraud</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/indian-student-arrivals-in-us-plunge-39-in-august-amid-trumps-visa-crackdown</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-23/p1evb23y/Student-Visa-Journey-to-America.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Visa delays, higher refusal rates, rising education costs and uncertainty over post-study work rules are among the reasons cited by consultants | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T03:43:17.259Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian student arrivals in US plunge 39% in August amid Trump's visa crackdown</news:title>
<news:keywords>Indian students in US, USA, US</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/us-issues-travel-alert-ahead-of-steelers-vs-saints-nfl-game-in-paris</loc>
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<image:caption>People watch a burned-out car after a quiet night Monday under curfew, the first since weekend protests over the cost of living turned into rioting and looting across France, in Paris, Tuesday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T03:38:31.143Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US issues travel alert ahead of Steelers vs Saints NFL game in Paris</news:title>
<news:keywords>Steelers vs Saints NFL , Paris</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/rti-reveals-cabinet-secretariat-forwarded-commissioners-letters-to-cec-gyanesh-kumar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/vb188ge1/PTI04012026000502B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Letters raising concerns over senior deputy election commissioner Maneesh Garg’s work-allocation order were sent to CEC Gyanesh Kumar, alongside the DoPT, an RTI reply has revealed</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T03:32:35.807Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RTI reveals Cabinet Secretariat forwarded commissioners' letters to CEC Gyanesh Kumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/tibet-earthquake-kills-16-collapses-339-homes-and-20-livestock-sheds</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-23/7ijy0w1z/AP10232026000002A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Firefighters inspect an earthquake-hit village houses in Baqen County of Nagqu City in China's Tibet autonomous region, on Friday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-23T03:06:06.984Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tibet earthquake kills 16, collapses 339 homes and 20 livestock sheds</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tibet earthquake, Tibet</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/tripura/tripura-youth-pardons-influencer-amir-shokeen-over-alleged-racial-abuse-says-i-want-nothing</loc>
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<image:caption>Police personnel arrests social media influencer Amir Shokeen following a viral video depicting the alleged racial harassment and humiliation of a youth from Tripura, in New Delhi, on Thursday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-22T17:39:18.590Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tripura youth pardons influencer Amir Shokeen over alleged racial abuse, says 'I want nothing'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tripura news, Tripura</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/who-is-anil-pandit-gangster-named-wanted-accused-in-tiger-shroff-firing-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-19/poo5wsrv/Tiger.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mumbai Police have named gangster Anil Pandit as a wanted accused in the Tiger Shroff firing case, while a court remanded 4 arrested persons to police custody till October 26 | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-22T17:36:57.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Who is Anil Pandit? Gangster named wanted accused in Tiger Shroff firing case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tiger Shroff firing case, Tiger Shroff </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/up-court-cancels-non-bailable-warrant-against-rakhi-sawant-in-2010-suicide-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-10-22/t766qzix/Screenshot-2026-10-22-225921.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The warrant against Rakhi Sawant in a case linked to the alleged suicide of a 24-year-old man was cancelled after the defence submitted a copy of an Allahabad High Court order | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-22T17:29:55.379Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UP court cancels non-bailable warrant against Rakhi Sawant in 2010 suicide case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rakhi Sawant</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>The objective of the meetings is also to further strengthen the party | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-22T17:21:38.421Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana BJP in-charge Smriti Irani begins two-day state visit, holds organisational meetings</news:title>
<news:keywords>Haryana BJP , Smriti Irani</news:keywords>
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