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<image:caption>Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren urges students to keep politics out of their agitation as the protest entered its 16th day</image:caption>
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<news:title>'Dialogue, not batons': Hemant Soren's message to Jharkhand protesters</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/madhya-pradesh/six-killed-as-container-truck-collides-with-car-in-mps-dhar-district</loc>
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<image:caption>The accident occurred around 1.30 pm near Panchak Vasa | X/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:title>Six killed as container truck collides with car in MP's Dhar district
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<image:caption>MeitY raises concerns over CSAM, deepfakes and recommendation algorithms during talks with Meta</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sunlight is a major source of UV exposure, but strong artificial lighting can also affect beer over time | Pexels</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Brown glass blocks much of the harmful UV light that can affect beer's flavour | Pexels</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Green bottles became popular historically when brown glass was harder to source in parts of Europe | Pexels</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Aluminium cans provide an even stronger barrier against light and also limit oxygen exposure | Pexels</image:caption>
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<news:title>Brown, green or clear? Why beer bottles come in different colours</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/mamata-banerjees-vehicle-attacked-with-large-stones-mud-during-halisahar-visit</loc>
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<image:caption>Mamata Banerjee’s car pelted with stones in North 24-Parganas, security questioned | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-09T10:14:56.870Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mamata Banerjee’s vehicle 'attacked with large stones, mud' during Halisahar visit</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/biomedical-waste-violations-cpcb-warns-states-uts-of-action-over-deep-burial</loc>
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<image:caption>CPCB has given the concerned authorities eight weeks to address the violations | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:title>Biomedical waste violations: CPCB warns states, UTs of action over deep burial</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/independence-day-security-20000-personnel-nsg-teams-deployed-at-red-fort</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi's Red Fort gets multi-layered security ahead of Independence Day | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:title>Independence Day security: 20,000 personnel, NSG teams deployed at Red Fort</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/houthis-claim-attack-on-saudi-aramco-refinery-in-jazan-2nd-strike-in-a-month</loc>
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<image:caption>Houthis claim they targeted an Aramco refinery in Jazan with a drone as Saudi authorities confirmed a fire but reported no injuries | X/@clashreport</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/another-aircraft-crash-in-baramati-months-after-ajit-pawars-fatal-accident</loc>
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<image:caption>The latest Baramati aircraft crash comes seven months after Ajit Pawar's fatal accident and months after another trainer plane crashed nearby | X/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-09T08:58:53.602Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Another aircraft crash in Baramati, months after Ajit Pawar's fatal accident</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/from-dairy-to-diagnostics-5-ipos-set-to-raise-rs-7443-crore-next-week</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08/c614c1e6-b0b8-4304-9eaf-046c6e3efe2e/STOCK_PTI3_19_2020_0028.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The primary market is set for a busy week, with five companies launching IPOs worth a combined Rs 7,443 crore next week | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-09T08:49:31.457Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From dairy to diagnostics: 5 IPOs set to raise Rs 7,443 crore next week</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/is-milk-vegetarian-or-non-vegetarian-heres-the-truth-behind-its-classification</loc>
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<image:caption>Milk is generally considered vegetarian because its production does not involve slaughtering the animal | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-09T08:13:55.010Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Is milk vegetarian or non-vegetarian? Here’s the truth behind its classification</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/40-km-in-15-minutes-uttarakhand-man-tests-electric-flying-vehicle-in-almora</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-09/znpgt3vs/Screenshot-2026-08-09-133228.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uttarakhand man builds flying vehicle using drone technology, test flight goes viral | X/ANI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-09T08:05:05.512Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>40 km in 15 minutes? Uttarakhand man tests electric flying vehicle in Almora</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/ss-rajamouli-reveals-mahesh-babus-first-look-from-varanasi-film-set-for-2027</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-09/73acbh16/HPP7pSkacAAqO6p.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mahesh Babu's Rudhra look unveiled from SS Rajamouli's Varanasi | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-09T07:46:46.873Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SS Rajamouli reveals Mahesh Babu's first look from 'Varanasi', film set for 2027</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mahesh Babu, Varanasi, SS Rajamouli, SS Rajamouli Varanasi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/abhishek-banerjees-aide-appears-before-cid-for-2nd-day-for-questioning-in-land-fraud-case</loc>
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<image:caption>TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's PA Sumit Roy arrives to appear before the CID for questioning, at Bhabani Bhawan in Kolkata, on Sunday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-09T07:24:56.807Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abhishek Banerjee's aide appears before CID for 2nd day for questioning in land fraud case
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<news:keywords>Trinamool Congress, Abhishek Banerjee, Sumit Roy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/jharkhand/jharkhand-student-protest-two-factions-fire-shots-at-each-other-in-ranchi</loc>
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<image:caption>Aspirants protesting over alleged recruitment exam irregularities, at Jaipal Singh Stadium in Ranchi, on Sunday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-09T07:19:39.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand student protest: 'Two factions fire shots at each other' in Ranchi</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/rs-12921-crore-in-a-week-why-fpis-are-betting-big-on-indian-equities</loc>
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<image:caption>After four months of heavy selling, FPIs have turned buyers again, investing over Rs 33,000 crore in Indian equities across July and August so far | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-09T06:43:28.640Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 12,921 crore in a week: Why FPIs are betting big on Indian equities</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/irans-mojtaba-khamenei-seen-in-new-footage-as-questions-over-his-health-persist</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-03-29/6tlffyay/940558Image1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Iran releases rare Mojtaba Khamenei footage, but date and location remain unknown</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-09T06:34:34.427Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei seen in new footage as questions over his health persist</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/sydney-airport-near-collision-how-close-did-jetstar-and-qatar-planes-come</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-09/qdw61l13/HPOx1DibkAA6URS.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The ATSB is investigating how a Jetstar A320 and Qatar Boeing 777 nearly collided on the ground at Sydney Airport | X/@itsdanibrown</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-09T06:26:36.626Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sydney Airport near-collision: How close did Jetstar and Qatar planes come?</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/air-india-turbulence-incident-pilot-tests-positive-for-drugswhat-is-a-dope-test</loc>
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<image:caption>Air India said flight AI2379 experienced a brief altitude drop due to turbulence before landing safely in Delhi | Representational image/X/Air India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-09T06:15:21.538Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Air India turbulence incident: Pilot 'tests positive for drugs'—what is a dope test?</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/typhoon-dolphin-threat-shanghai-cancels-1300-flights-thousands-evacuated</loc>
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<image:caption>Heavy rain and strong winds lash areas as Typhoon Dolphin approaches China | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-09T05:19:07.485Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Typhoon Dolphin threat: Shanghai cancels 1,300 flights, thousands evacuated</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/toronto-murder-indian-origin-woman-himanshi-khuranas-partner-arrested-after-7-month-hunt</loc>
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<image:caption>Abdul Ghafoori, who was in an intimate partner relationship with Khurana, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder | X/@homicide_canada</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-09T05:05:18.029Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Toronto murder: Indian-origin woman Himanshi Khurana's partner arrested after 7-month hunt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Himanshi Khurana, Toronto murder, Indian woman killed in Canada</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/no-threats-full-compensation-irans-demands-for-reopening-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
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<image:caption>Iran’s big ultimatum to US before reopening Strait of Hormuz revealed | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-09T04:44:16.475Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘No threats, full compensation’: Iran’s demands for reopening Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/i-have-been-a-victim-of-gen-z-dharmendra-pradhan-breaks-silence-on-resignation-and-neet-row</loc>
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<image:caption>Speaking in Sambalpur, Pradhan recalled his meeting with PM Modi and defended his handling of the NEET controversy and student protests | X/@dpradhanbjp</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-09T04:34:51.688Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'I have been a victim of Gen Z': Dharmendra Pradhan breaks silence on resignation and NEET row</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-collegium-set-to-recommend-five-judges-for-high-court-chief-justice-posts</loc>
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<image:caption>Five judges are set to be recommended as high court chief justices, with the SC collegium yet to decide on two other courts | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-09T04:21:12.642Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court collegium set to recommend five judges for high court chief justice posts</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/to-dismantle-malpractice-networks-nta-creates-specialist-roles-for-exam-security-investigations</loc>
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<image:caption>The NTA’s latest recruitment drive focuses on cybersecurity, exam-centre management and investigations into examination malpractice</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-09T04:15:17.343Z</news:publication_date>
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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>
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</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: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: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: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>
<image:image>
<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>
</news:publication>
<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>
<image:image>
<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>
</image:image><image:image>
<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: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>
</news:news>
</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>
<image:image>
<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>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-08/9r6znroa/Hotel-inspection-AI.png</image:loc>
<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:title>Netanyahu stresses stronger India-Israel bond; MEA dismisses defence pact reports</news:title>
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<url>
<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:title>Dipke urges PM Modi to address youth on education, jobs in I-Day speech, launches petition</news:title>
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<url>
<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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<url>
<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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<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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<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>
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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>
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<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>
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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>
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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>
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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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<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>
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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>
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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: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>
<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: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>
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