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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/would-not-be-surprised-death-rumours-swirl-around-iran-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei</loc>
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<image:caption>Mojtaba Khamenei assumed the position of Supreme Leader after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in joint US-Israeli military strikes on February 28</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-08T11:21:39.404Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Would not be surprised’: Death rumours swirl around Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei</news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/ladakh-tourism-boom-over-33-lakh-tourists-visit-till-july-footfall-up-56-year-on-year</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-08/rmzosk9c/Ladakh.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ladakh recorded 3,30,332 tourist arrivals between January and July 2026 | X/@utladakhtourism</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ladakh records 1.05 lakh tourist arrivals in July, 95,416 domestic visitors | X/@utladakhtourism</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Of the 3,30,332 tourists who visited Ladakh between January and July, 1,57,371, or 47.64%, arrived by air | X/@utladakhtourism</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-08T11:13:31.459Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ladakh tourism boom: Over 3.3 lakh tourists visit till July, footfall up 56% year-on-year</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ladakh , Ladakh tourism</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/yash-raj-films-to-make-first-horror-film-with-varun-dhawan-rocket-boys-abhay-pannu-to-direct</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-08/5sxpzhl3/Varun-Dhawan-X.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Yash Raj Films set to enter horror genre with Varun Dhawan-starrer | X/@Varun_dvn</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-08T11:00:31.833Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yash Raj Films to make first horror film with Varun Dhawan, Rocket Boys’ Abhay Pannu to direct</news:title>
<news:keywords>Varun Dhawan, Yash Raj Films</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-mercedes-crash-70-year-old-woman-killed-cops-son-held-after-fatal-collision</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-08/84wme6u8/Screenshot-2026-08-08-154618.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police arrested a Haryana cop’s son after a Mercedes crash in Delhi’s Narela killed a 70-year-old woman during her morning walk | X/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-08T10:17:40.332Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Mercedes crash: 70-year-old woman killed, cop’s son held after fatal collision</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi Mercedes crash, Narela crash</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/jadavpur-university-yagna-sparks-row-teachers-body-opposes-religious-ritual-on-campus</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-03-27/2ybxqfio/1000067463.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A ‘yagna’ held near Jadavpur University’s administrative building has sparked debate over religious programmes, campus rules and the use of academic spaces | File image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-08T09:39:57.634Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jadavpur University 'yagna' sparks row, teachers’ body opposes religious ritual on campus</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jadavpur University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/paying-rent-in-cash-you-can-still-save-tax-under-hra-heres-how</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-08/b00k42be/HRA.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Paying rent in cash does not automatically prevent an HRA claim, but tenants should maintain proper rent receipts and supporting documents | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-08T09:27:58.018Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Paying rent in cash? You can still save tax under HRA — here’s how</news:title>
<news:keywords>tax under HRA, HRA, rent</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/indias-first-woman-fighter-combat-leader-who-is-squadron-leader-bhawana-kanth</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-08/a3oadhx4/HPFyAfMaMAAH3h.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>In March 2018, Kanth became one of the first Indian women to undertake a solo flight in a MiG-21 Bison | X/@AdhirSinha</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-08T09:10:52.989Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's first woman Fighter Combat Leader: Who is Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Indian Air Force women, Bhawana Kanth</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/dont-let-trumps-100-tariff-threat-dictate-russian-oil-buys-gtri-tells-india</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-30/z8stwjuk/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-30-2026-013846-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>India should not allow the threat of higher US tariffs to dictate its energy policy, GTRI said after the US Senate passed the Russia sanctions Bill | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:name>fact-net</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-08T08:55:13.825Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Don’t let Trump’s 100% tariff threat dictate Russian oil buys, GTRI tells India</news:title>
<news:keywords>India Russian oil, Trump 100% tariff</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/books/struggling-to-finish-your-books-create-a-cosy-reading-nook-at-home-this-book-lovers-day</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-08/ejcg3okn/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-8-2026-013654-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>A quiet corner, a good book and some cosy comforts can turn reading into a habit | Representational image</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-08/85pkl3p6/GeminiGeneratedImagerj82pirj82pirj82.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The dedicated space - ritualised reading | Representational image</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-08/67u0pjb4/GeminiGeneratedImagerj82pirj82pirj82-1.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prioritising focus - distraction removed | Representational image</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-08/hre5r4t1/GeminiGeneratedImagerj82pirj82pirj82-2.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The quiet corner found | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-08T08:08:55.581Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Struggling to finish your books? Create a cosy reading nook at home this Book Lovers Day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Book Lovers Day</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/country-needs-you-pm-modis-first-public-address-to-gen-z-after-cjp-protests</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-08/s5yh99o7/PTI08082026000067A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the 57th Convocation Ceremony of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), in New Delhi, on Saturday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-08T07:43:49.701Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Country needs you': PM Modi's first public address to Gen Z after CJP protests</news:title>
<news:keywords>PM Modi, GenZ, CJP, Cockroach Janta Party</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/iaf-wing-commander-honey-trapped-by-woman-arrested-for-leaking-defence-data</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/69cc2def-286e-44f6-b00c-18043f986767/STOCK_PTI9_12_2022_0016%20(1).jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police said a woman befriended him on social media and allegedly gained his trust before seeking confidential information | Representational image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-08T07:34:54.799Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IAF Wing Commander honey-trapped by woman, arrested for 'leaking defence data'</news:title>
<news:keywords>IAF Wing Commander, defence data leak, IAF officer arrest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-weather-alert-more-rain-coming-as-capital-records-wettest-august-week-in-15-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-08/3de8y0u0/Delhi-rain.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Clouds hover over the Yamuna river, where a thick layer of toxic foam floats on the water during monsoon, at Kalindi Kunj, in Okhla, New Delhi, on Saturday | PTI</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Delhi remains under an IMD yellow alert on Saturday, with light to moderate rain forecast and minimum temperatures dipping across several weather stations | PTI</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-08/ov5j36ne/PTI08072026000404A2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi recorded 127 mm of rain in the first seven days of August, its wettest first week since 2011 | PTI</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-08/p1lhwrsx/PTI08072026000397B2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A sea of vehicles stranded in traffic after rainfall, in Delhi | PTI</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-08/yb6vgib4/PTI08072026000204A2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People walk through the rain in Delhi as showers lash the national Capital | PTI</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-08/2r2z7dae/PTI08072026000189B2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi residents make their way through the rain amid a wet spell in the National Capital | PTI</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-08/2nvxnkzx/PTI08072026000365A2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People shield themselves from the rain in Delhi | PTI</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-08/m9y3nlh2/PTI08072026000370A2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People shield themselves from the rain in Delhi | PTI</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-08/a8m9lm2x/PTI08072026000366B2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Commuters navigate the rain in Delhi as the IMD forecasts more showers | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-08T07:26:30.062Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi weather alert: More rain coming as Capital records wettest August week in 15 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi rain</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/kids-under-13-could-face-new-social-media-rules-heres-what-the-bill-proposes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-08/kpyy9jz4/social-media-ban-AI.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The SHIELD Bill proposes verified parental consent for children under 13 to create social media and gaming accounts | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-08T07:11:45.195Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kids under 13 could face new social media rules — here’s what the Bill proposes</news:title>
<news:keywords>SHIELD Bill 2025, social media rules for children, India social media rules</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/buried-wwii-bombs-are-becoming-a-live-threat-as-europes-wildfires-intensify</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-05-29/ll4sl3h1/vvgvgg.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prolonged heat from intense fires can ignite or detonate old munitions buried beneath the ground | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-08T06:50:32.205Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Buried WWII bombs are becoming a live threat as Europe’s wildfires intensify</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Europe wildfire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/no-solar-wind-projects-within-1-km-of-borders-mha-issues-new-security-rules</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-05/jaad2gb5/Border.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>MHA mandates security clearance, anti-drone systems for renewable projects near borders | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-08T06:35:43.511Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No solar, wind projects within 1 km of borders: MHA issues new security rules</news:title>
<news:keywords>MHA guidelines, renewable energy projects, MHA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/kerala/fresh-case-against-history-sheeter-ayanki-over-facebook-post-targeting-kerala-cm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-14/bsj89pg2/1001814112025197462VDSATHEESAN02.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala police registered a fresh case against Arjun Ayanki over an alleged Facebook post targeting the Chief Minister, as the search for him continues | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-08T06:28:34.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fresh case against history-sheeter Ayanki over Facebook post targeting Kerala CM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Arjun Ayanki, Kerala CM</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/himachal-pradesh/himachal-bus-accident-7-killed-11-injured-as-bus-plunges-onto-lower-road-in-chamba</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-08/h8ml9051/PTI08082026000024A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A private bus travelling from Bairagarh to Chamba overturned on a treacherous mountain road, killing seven passengers and injuring 11 others | PTI</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-08/0z0bxhws/PTI08082026000026A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Videos of the bus lying upside down in the middle of the road have gone viral, showing people coming out to help | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-08T06:18:46.610Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Himachal bus accident: 7 killed, 11 injured as bus plunges onto lower road in Chamba</news:title>
<news:keywords>Himachal bus accident</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/how-do-you-pin-her-on-religion-karnataka-hc-raps-bjp-mlc-over-pakistani-jibe-at-ias-officer</loc>
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<image:caption>The Karnataka High Court pulled up BJP MLC N. Ravikumar over his alleged ‘Pakistani’ remark against Kalaburagi DC Fouzia Taranum | X</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-08T06:12:52.829Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘How do you pin her on religion?’ Karnataka HC raps BJP MLC over 'Pakistani' jibe at IAS officer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka High Court, Fouzia Taranum, BJP MLC N. Ravikumar </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/christopher-nolans-biggest-hit-yet-the-odyssey-crosses-1-billion-beats-the-dark-knight</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-08/810okg72/The-Odyssey</image:loc>
<image:caption>Matt Damon-starrer The Odyssey crosses $1 billion despite Spider-Man competition | X/@odysseymovie</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-08T05:32:35.553Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Christopher Nolan’s biggest hit yet? 'The Odyssey' crosses $1 billion, beats 'The Dark Knight'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Christopher Nolan, The Odyssey, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, The Dark Knight</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/petrol-diesel-prices-today-which-city-is-paying-the-most-check-august-8-rates</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-25/m0dqodbk/PTI05252026000038A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>From Delhi to Hyderabad, here are the latest petrol and diesel prices reported for major Indian cities on August 8 | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-08T05:20:22.036Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Petrol, diesel prices today: Which city is paying the most? Check August 8 rates</news:title>
<news:keywords>Petrol, diesel </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/arunachal-pradesh/amid-chinas-renaming-moves-india-formally-identifies-27-arunachal-locations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-08/530j0bpu/Arunachal-Pradesh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India said the move will ensure accurate recognition and greater public awareness of the locations | Government of Arunachal Pradesh</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-08T05:09:50.950Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amid China’s renaming moves, India formally identifies 27 Arunachal locations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Arunachal Pradesh,, India China border, China renames Arunachal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/rotten-meat-fungus-on-veggies-bengaluru-luxury-hotels-under-food-safety-scanner</loc>
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<image:caption>Officials flagged rotten and expired food, fungal growth, poor storage, labelling issues and unhygienic handling | Representational image</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Residents wade through floodwaters outside their inundated homes after incessant monsoon rains caused widespread flooding, at Ranni, in Kerala, on August 3 | PTI</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Severe soil erosion causes a riverbank collapse along the swollen Chaliyar River, threatening houses, in Kerala's Malappuram district, on August 4 | PTI</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Disaster response personnel remove a coconut tree that fell on a power line and the roof of a house during heavy rain, at Kattakada, on August 4 | PTI</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A man rows a country boat as he wades through a waterlogged road after heavy rainfall lashed parts of Kerala, in Kottayam district, on August 4 | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:title>Kerala rain fury: 7 districts on orange alert, floodwaters yet to recede</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/will-india-face-100-us-tariffs-over-russian-oil-senate-clears-sanctions-bill</loc>
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<image:caption>The Bill allows tariffs of up to 100%, but the actual rate would be decided by the USTR | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:title>Will India face 100% US tariffs over Russian oil? Senate clears sanctions Bill</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/netanyahu-stresses-stronger-india-israel-bond-mea-dismisses-defence-pact-reports</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T19:08:12.842Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Netanyahu stresses stronger India-Israel bond; MEA dismisses defence pact reports</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/mea-rejects-report-claiming-india-sought-defence-pact-with-israel-after-pakistan-saudi-türkiye-deal</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T18:22:37.142Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MEA rejects report claiming India sought defence pact with Israel after Pakistan-Saudi-Türkiye deal</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/dipke-urges-pm-modi-to-address-youth-on-education-jobs-in-i-day-speech-launches-petition</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T18:19:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dipke urges PM Modi to address youth on education, jobs in I-Day speech, launches petition</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/cr-paatil-reviews-jal-jeevan-mission-with-haryana-mps-stresses-sustainability-and-water-quality</loc>
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<news:title>CR Paatil reviews Jal Jeevan Mission with Haryana MPs, stresses sustainability and water quality</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/kejriwal-takes-swipe-at-bjp-sad-amid-alliance-buzz-ahead-of-2027-punjab-polls</loc>
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<news:title>Kejriwal takes swipe at BJP, SAD amid alliance buzz ahead of 2027 Punjab polls</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/congress-claims-bjp-nervous-over-its-punjab-response-alleges-talks-with-sad-for-2027-alliance</loc>
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<news:title>Congress claims BJP ‘nervous’ over its Punjab response, alleges talks with SAD for 2027 alliance</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-lg-calls-for-zero-compromise-on-traffic-management-road-safety</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T16:58:05.433Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi LG calls for ‘zero compromise’ on traffic management, road safety</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/mamata-camp-accuses-bjp-of-creating-managed-opposition-as-tmc-factions-deepen-political-battle</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T16:50:39.440Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP &amp; rebel TMC camp 'shared' assembly panels, Mamata-led group kept in dark: Kunal targets Speaker</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-stays-high-court-proceedings-challenging-centres-sahyog-portal</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T16:45:19.673Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court stays High Court proceedings challenging Centre’s Sahyog portal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/agra-road-caves-in-after-heavy-rain-sp-leader-climbs-into-crater-to-measure-development</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T16:37:36.718Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Agra road caves in after heavy rain, SP leader climbs into crater to ‘measure development’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/airline-technical-defects-hit-five-year-high-in-2025-government-data-shows</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T16:24:44.366Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Airline technical defects hit five-year high in 2025, government data shows</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/iran-mocks-saudi-defence-pact-with-türkiye-pakistan-calls-it-a-paper-agreement</loc>
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<image:caption>The timing of the agreement is significant as Saudi Arabia faces growing security threats linked to the wider conflict involving Iran</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T15:38:51.597Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran mocks Saudi defence pact with Türkiye, Pakistan; calls it a ‘paper agreement’</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/upi-to-remain-free-for-consumers-payments-council-says-amid-mdr-debate</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-03-19/c1atelko/1000065531.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PCI said UPI has remained free for consumers since its launch in 2016 and maintained that individuals will continue to be able to make instant digital payments without paying transaction charges</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T15:13:10.877Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UPI to remain free for consumers, Payments Council says amid MDR debate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/omcs-reject-e20-contamination-claims-say-nationwide-tests-find-fuel-within-prescribed-limits</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T14:55:59.530Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OMCs reject E20 contamination claims, say nationwide tests find fuel within prescribed limits</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/aisa-president-neha-bora-attacked-with-ink-during-jharkhand-students-protest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-07/zlxtvwcp/1000023401.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bora alleged that she and several other women protesters were targeted during the march and accused people associated with the RSS and BJP of being behind the attack</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T14:48:53.225Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AISA president Neha Bora attacked with ink during Jharkhand students’ protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/irans-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khameneis-condition-critical-rushed-to-hospital</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T14:37:39.486Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei's condition critical; rushed to hospital</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/heavy-rain-cripples-traffic-floods-key-roads-across-delhi-ncr</loc>
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<image:caption>Among the areas affected were stretches around the DND, Ring Road and Minto Road, where rainwater caused problems for motorists</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The IMD issued weather warnings for Delhi as conditions remained favourable for further rainfall</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T13:36:10.572Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy rain cripples traffic, floods key roads across Delhi-NCR</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-govt-plans-ring-road-around-kolkata-flyover-linking-satellite-township</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T13:14:26.403Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal govt plans ring road around Kolkata, flyover linking satellite township
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<news:keywords>West Bengal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/cm-saini-leads-77th-state-level-van-mahotsav-calls-for-peoples-movement-to-protect-environment</loc>
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<image:caption>The Chief Minister said tree plantation is not merely a government programme but a collective responsibility towards future generations</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T12:46:14.416Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Saini leads 77th State-Level Van Mahotsav, calls for people's movement to protect environment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Haryana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/fewer-inspections-smarter-scrutiny-sebi-rolls-out-major-overhaul</loc>
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<image:caption>Sebi has reduced inspection targets and introduced joint, risk-based inspections from FY27 | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T12:19:49.108Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fewer inspections, smarter scrutiny: Sebi rolls out major overhaul</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sebi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/mea-hits-back-at-us-lawmaker-says-fcra-amendments-are-indias-internal-affairs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-03-19/jnc9vwug/1500x9001948008-randhir-jaiswal.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>The MEA has defended the proposed FCRA amendments after a US lawmaker expressed concerns, saying Parliament alone decides India's legislative matters | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T11:51:09.987Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MEA hits back at US lawmaker, says FCRA amendments are India's 'internal affairs'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, FCRA, MEA, Riley Moore</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/pakistan-saudi-arabia-turkey-ink-key-defence-deal-amid-middle-east-tensions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-07/lj5asoap/Middle-East-AI.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mecca Joint Defence Agreement is a defence pact signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey to strengthen military cooperation and collective deterrence | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T11:44:38.027Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey ink key defence deal amid Middle East tensions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/sensex-crashes-456-pointsheres-what-dragged-the-market-down</loc>
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<image:caption>Financial stocks weighed on Dalal Street on Friday, pulling the Sensex and Nifty lower even as IT and auto stocks posted gains | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T11:04:42.358Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sensex crashes 456 points—here's what dragged the market down</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sensex , Nifty, stock market</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/no-one-has-seen-me-and-batman-together-rahul-gandhis-witty-gen-z-ama-on-instagram</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-07/gewhseqd/RG-AMA.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rahul Gandhi invited students and Gen Z users to ask questions and interacted with them live on Instagram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T10:47:19.953Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'No one has seen me and Batman together': Rahul Gandhi's witty Gen Z AMA on Instagram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/the-mea-is-now-on-snapchatand-its-part-of-pm-modis-gen-z-outreach-plan</loc>
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<image:caption>India's Foreign Ministry has expanded its digital presence by launching an official Snapchat account | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T10:14:36.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The MEA is now on Snapchat—and it's part of PM Modi's Gen Z outreach plan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/centre-tells-supreme-court-biren-singh-audio-clip-was-clearly-manipulated</loc>
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<image:caption>The Supreme Court was told that the audio clip linked to former Manipur CM N Biren Singh contained multiple alterations, with the Centre relying on an NFSU forensic report | File image/X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T09:40:22.315Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre tells Supreme Court Biren Singh audio clip was 'clearly manipulated'</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/sbis-q1-report-is-out-heres-what-drove-the-banks-rs-21121-crore-profit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-09-17/4j5dr7d5/eereee.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>State Bank of India posted a solid June quarter with profit crossing ₹21,000 crore as deposits, advances and digital banking continued to grow</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T09:33:09.545Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SBI's Q1 report is out. Here's what drove the bank's Rs 21,121 crore profit</news:title>
<news:keywords>SBI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/instagram-and-facebook-under-fresh-scrutinyheres-what-triggered-nhrcs-action</loc>
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<image:caption>NHRC orders probe into alleged child abuse content on Meta platforms | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T08:51:05.872Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Instagram and Facebook under fresh scrutiny—here's what triggered NHRC's action</news:title>
<news:keywords>Instagram , Facebook , NHRC, Meta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/dont-worry-im-with-you-pm-modi-backs-trinamool-rebels-former-uddhav-sena-mps-at-nda-meeting</loc>
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<image:caption>PM Modi told NDA MPs not to worry about political developments, saying he stood with every alliance MP | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T08:40:26.944Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Don't worry, I'm with you': PM Modi backs Trinamool rebels, former Uddhav Sena MPs at NDA meeting</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uddhav Sena, Trinamool , Trinamool Congress, TMC, PM Modi </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/listen-to-your-godfather-cjps-message-to-bjp-after-mohan-bhagwats-remarks</loc>
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<image:caption>A day after Mohan Bhagwat backed protesting Gen Z youth, CJP accused the BJP of ignoring its ideological mentor and demanded a change in approach | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T08:30:55.848Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Listen to your godfather': CJP's message to BJP after Mohan Bhagwat's remarks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mohan Bhagwat, Abhijeet Dipke, Cockroach Janta Party, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, RSS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/tamil-nadu-unites-over-delimitation-bill-dmk-clarifies-stand-vijay-takes-lead</loc>
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<image:caption>The proposed Bill has triggered fresh political debate in Tamil Nadu, with the DMK clarifying its position and Vijay seeking a united response from MPs | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T08:24:18.629Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu unites over Delimitation Bill? DMK clarifies stand, Vijay takes lead</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delimitation Bill, DMK, Vijay </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/datia-by-election-fallout-congress-promotes-ex-bjp-leader-uma-bharti-calls-for-review</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-07/dbi8v6g7/PTI08032026000381B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress workers celebrate the party's victory in the Datia Assembly by-election at the Pradesh Congress Committee headquarters, in Bhopal, on August 3 | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T08:12:25.380Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Datia by-election fallout: Congress promotes ex-BJP leader, Uma Bharti calls for review</news:title>
<news:keywords>Datia by-election</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/no-late-night-calls-no-threats-rbi-rolls-out-new-loan-recovery-rules</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/27714b4f-dd06-47c5-a43a-f3d4034f64f5/STOCK_PTI2_7_2019_0175.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Reserve Bank of India has announced stricter loan recovery guidelines, laying down clear rules for banks, recovery agents and technology-based recovery measures | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T07:59:36.699Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No late-night calls, no threats: RBI rolls out new loan recovery rules</news:title>
<news:keywords>RBI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/under-scrutiny-over-a-damaged-expressway-this-company-just-won-rs-3483-crore-in-new-projects</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-04-19/doa2bp8a/68b83c283d46d44c8a3f54a0ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2025-063040-PM.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The NHAI has awarded two highway projects worth nearly Rs 3,500 crore to PNC Infratech despite ongoing action over alleged quality lapses on the Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T07:25:44.502Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Under scrutiny over a damaged expressway, this company just won Rs 3,483 crore in new projects</news:title>
<news:keywords>PNC Infratech, NHAI </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/gastronomy/your-favourite-delhi-restaurant-could-soon-get-an-a-or-a-dheres-why</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-07/gefq8hhl/hotelsAI.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Restaurants will receive grades from A to D based on hygiene, food safety and inspection scores | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T07:07:48.103Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Your favourite Delhi restaurant could soon get an 'A' or a 'D'—here's why</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi restaurants</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/need-a-hotel-food-or-travel-tips-google-maps-can-now-do-it-all</loc>
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<image:caption>Indian users now get Hindi support, personalised travel suggestions and real-time public transport updates | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T06:54:17.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Need a hotel, food or travel tips? Google Maps can now do it all</news:title>
<news:keywords>Google Maps , Ask Maps</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/tech/saw-a-date-of-birth-prompt-on-whatsapp-heres-what-it-means</loc>
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<image:caption>Some WhatsApp users in India are seeing a new prompt asking them to add their date of birth as the company tests age verification measures | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T06:38:30.023Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saw a date of birth prompt on WhatsApp? Here's what it means</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tech</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/india-china-hold-frank-talks-reaffirm-commitment-to-peace-along-lac</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-01-26/dn6x1qyt/1f8b4690-91c9-11ef-8ee2-e98aa959ebe5.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The two sides reviewed the LAC situation and discussed border management, boundary issues and trans-border cooperation | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T06:23:56.194Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, China hold 'frank' talks, reaffirm commitment to peace along LAC</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, China, LAC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/spider-man-brand-new-day-hits-rs-400-crore-in-india-races-past-118-billion-globally</loc>
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<image:caption>The film, which is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, released in India on July 30 | X/@SpiderManMovie</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T06:17:26.573Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' hits Rs 400 crore in India, races past $1.18 billion globally</news:title>
<news:keywords>Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Tom Holland , Zendaya, Marvel Cinematic Universe </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/a-168-billion-factory-3000-jobs-and-one-big-ai-dream-elon-musks-next-move-explained</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-03-28/l240a0h0/1000068076.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Elon Musk's SpaceX and Tesla have announced a $16.8 billion investment in a 100-million-square-foot AI chip manufacturing facility | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T05:56:17.789Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A $16.8 billion factory, 3,000 jobs and one big AI dream — Elon Musk's next move explained</news:title>
<news:keywords>SpaceX, Elon Musk, Tesla</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/national-handloom-day-pm-modi-says-sector-key-to-atmanirbhar-bharat-vows-to-keep-supporting</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-23/oqlj1a89/modi.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PM Modi reaffirms support for the handloom sector and urges people to promote handwoven products and India's weaving tradition | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T05:45:53.541Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>National Handloom Day: PM Modi says sector key to 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', vows to 'keep supporting'</news:title>
<news:keywords>National Handloom Day, PM Modi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/assam/assam-flood-situation-remains-grim-death-toll-rises-to-97-over-168-lakh-people-still-affected</loc>
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<image:caption>Flood-affected residents gather to receive relief materials distributed by volunteers, in Sivasagar district, Assam | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<image:caption>More than 1.68 lakh people were still reeling under floodwaters, with Golaghat being the worst-affected district | PTI</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The number of affected people has increased from around 1.6 lakh across 14 districts on Wednesday | PTI</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Altogether 133 relief camps and relief distribution centres are currently operational in six districts | PTI</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Flood-affected residents gather to receive relief materials distributed by volunteers, in Sivasagar district, in Assam | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T05:31:09.993Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam flood situation remains grim: Death toll rises to 97, over 1.68 lakh people still affected
</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Assam flood</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/heavy-rain-drenches-delhi-orange-alert-in-place-for-more-downpours</loc>
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<image:caption>People wade through a waterlogged road amid heavy rain, in Gurugram, on Thursday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T05:22:43.211Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy rain drenches Delhi, orange alert in place for more downpours</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi rains, Gurugram</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/world-u20-championships-ashfaq-enters-400m-semis-with-record-breaking-run</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-07/byyofpip/HPF9EOCa4AAspoU.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>India’s Basant finished 11th with 2.14m Jump in Men’s High Jump Qualification at the U20 World Athletics Championship 2026 | X/@TheKhelIndia</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T05:15:18.036Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>World U20 Championships: Ashfaq enters 400m semis with record-breaking run</news:title>
<news:keywords>World Athletics U20 Championships, Mohommed Ashfaq, India athletics</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/public-nuisance-us-court-orders-meta-to-pay-567-million-in-biggest-child-safety-ruling</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-20/ottxli0b/hfuj.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The court found Meta failed to adequately protect children from harmful content and online predators | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T04:46:21.149Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Public nuisance': US court orders Meta to pay $567 million in biggest child safety ruling</news:title>
<news:keywords>Meta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/bangkok-school-shooting-2-killed-15-injured-after-student-opens-fire</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-07/isr07y66/HPFvRwPbEAAlBWT.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A school shooting in Thailand's Nonthaburi district left two dead and several injured | X/@ThaiEnquirer</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T04:38:34.406Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thailand school attack leaves 7 dead; gunman killed grandparents before shooting, police say</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bangkok school shooting, Thailand school shooting</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/jharkhand/jharkhand-job-exam-stir-enters-14th-day-protesters-to-hold-vidhan-sabha-march</loc>
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<image:caption>Students and aspirants stage a protest against the Jharkhand Government regarding the irregularities of exams and paper leak, at Jaipal Singh Stadium, in Ranchi, on Thursday | PTI</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The students are demanding cancellation of the JPSC Civil Services Exam and an independent probe into alleged recruitment irregularities | PTI</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Students and aspirants stage a protest against the Jharkhand Government | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T04:29:08.431Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand job exam stir enters 14th day, protesters to hold 'Vidhan Sabha March'
</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jharkhand , Jharkhand recruitment protest, JPSC, JSSC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/sc-draws-curtain-on-bofors-case-dismisses-final-plea-against-hinduja-brothers-acquittal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-28/vi3ftkpz/supreme%20court.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This marks the final legal closure of the Bofors case by ending the last remaining challenge to the 2005 acquittal</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-07T04:12:05.953Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC draws curtain on Bofors case, dismisses final plea against Hinduja brothers' acquittal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bofors case, Supreme Court, Hinduja brothers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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