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<image:caption>Two dead, eight injured as Philippine tourist bus veers off German highway | Representational Image</image:caption>
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<news:title>Tourist bus from Philippines veers off German highway and overturns, killing 2</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-government-will-protect-gaumata-jail-anybody-who-insults-monks-cm-suvendu-adhikari</loc>
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<image:caption>At Gita event, Suvendu Adhikari vows protection for 'gaumata' and monks | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:title>Bengal government will protect 'gaumata', jail anybody who insults monks: CM Suvendu Adhikari</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-minister-parvesh-verma-seen-slapping-man-during-road-inspection-in-video</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi PWD minister Parvesh Verma appears to slap man filming him during road inspection | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T10:59:28.214Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi minister Parvesh Verma seen slapping man during road inspection in video</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/odisha/odisha-flood-threat-rises-as-mahanadi-discharge-may-hit-8-lakh-cusecs</loc>
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<image:caption>Mahanadi, Baitarani and Subarnarekha rise as flood threat intensifies across Odisha | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T10:42:56.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha flood threat rises as Mahanadi discharge may hit 8 lakh cusecs</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/sonam-wangchuk-backs-october-2-cjp-protest-against-cec-may-not-attend-physically</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-09-30/ljqjfehb/PTI09272024000242B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sonam Wangchuk supports CJP protest, says election process must be improved to protect democracy | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T10:27:55.385Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sonam Wangchuk backs October 2 CJP protest against CEC, may not attend physically</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/nta-gets-cisf-security-at-new-delhi-office-after-neet-paper-leak-scrutiny</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-12-02/syv4jgb9/1000038971.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CISF deployed at NTA’s new office as agency tightens security after NEET paper leak | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T10:18:41.595Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NTA gets CISF security at new Delhi office after NEET paper leak scrutiny</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pm-narendra-modi-recalls-surgical-strikes-says-indias-zero-tolerance-approach-to-terrorism-clear</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-28/o2wzblni/STOCK_PTI9_10_2022_0983.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PM Modi recalls surgical strikes anniversary, honours India’s fight against terrorism | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T10:11:31.744Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Narendra Modi recalls surgical strikes, says India’s zero-tolerance approach to terrorism clear</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/ecs-letter-to-cabinet-secretary-concerned-senior-election-official-not-eci-policy-sources</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/6l73h5ef/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-23-2026-105821-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>ECI clarifies July letter from two commissioners was unrelated to policy matters | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T10:03:59.275Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ECs’ letter to Cabinet Secretary concerned senior election official, not ECI policy: Sources</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/mobile-retailers-to-observe-no-upi-day-on-october-2-over-04-upi-mdr</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-18/gxuvo6pp/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-18-2026-113148-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Retailers seek zero MDR as mobile sellers plan nationwide ‘No UPI Day’ on October 2 | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T09:52:25.185Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mobile retailers to observe ‘No UPI Day’ on October 2 over 0.4% UPI MDR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/ten-missing-after-avalanche-strikes-himlung-himal-peak-in-nepal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-03-15/9mbrp976/1000064588.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ten climbers and support staff lose contact after avalanche hits Nepal mountain base camp | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T09:21:25.330Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>10 missing after avalanche strikes Himlung Himal peak in Nepal</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/uttar-pradesh-man-arrested-for-allegedly-raping-minor-who-later-died-by-suicide</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-06-02/sc2xvtv8/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-2-2026-085621-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>UP man arrested after minor allegedly dies by suicide following rape and video circulation | Representational Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T09:16:06.798Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttar Pradesh man arrested for allegedly raping minor who later died by suicide</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/tmc-mla-kunal-ghosh-alleges-second-attack-in-18-hours-says-masked-men-smashed-car-windows</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-27/9vyopnnv/2026-09-27-143830.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengal MLA Kunal Ghosh alleges attackers chased and damaged his car in Beleghata | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T09:09:53.071Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh alleges second attack in 18 hours, says masked men smashed car windows</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/rajnath-singh-warns-pakistan-says-india-ready-for-any-strike-if-terror-policy-continues</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-05-06/amb9sxsd/ANI-20250506213309.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Defence minister Rajnath Singh issues a fresh warning to Pakistan over terrorism and national security | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T08:59:42.963Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan, says India ready for any strike if terror policy continues</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/mahua-moitra-flags-alleged-centralised-voter-deletions-cites-december-letter-to-eci</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-19/20cha1ll/images-3.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mahua Moitra alleges voters were deleted centrally without field-level officers' involvement | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T08:45:09.542Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mahua Moitra flags alleged centralised voter deletions, cites December letter to ECI</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-cm-suvendu-adhikari-defends-election-commission-amid-bengal-sir-row</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/q3h20lr7/PTI09012026000111B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Suvendu Adhikari invokes EC meeting to rebut claims that CEC alone drove Bengal SIR decisions | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T08:37:38.727Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari defends Election Commission amid Bengal SIR row</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/punjab-bungalow-row-widens-as-congress-sad-question-aap-over-government-housing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-27/aqvzz395/Gayatri-Bishnoi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Khaira-Bishnoi row puts spotlight on allotment and occupation of Punjab government houses | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T08:31:43.986Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab bungalow row widens as Congress, SAD question AAP over government housing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Punjab</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/assam/guwahati-student-found-dead-at-homestay-father-alleges-gang-rape-before-murder</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-31/5io9947r/353517-whatsapp-image-2023-08-29-at-60044-pm.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Father alleges gang rape and murder after 22-year-old student dies at Guwahati homestay | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T08:23:24.099Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Guwahati student found dead at homestay; father alleges gang rape before murder</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Nation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/us-china-agree-tariff-cuts-on-30-billion-goods-launch-ai-dialogue</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-24/dk95gjqa/AP09242026000019B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Trump and Xi agree tariff measures on $30 billion in goods and launch a bilateral AI dialogue | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T08:16:18.421Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US, China agree tariff cuts on $30 billion goods, launch AI dialogue</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/supreme-court-to-hear-challenge-to-04-mdr-on-upi-payments-above-2000</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-16/wmyvvw8o/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-021154-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Petition questions the legality and transparency of MDR imposed on UPI payments above ₹2,000 | Representational Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T08:09:49.630Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court to hear challenge to 0.4% MDR on UPI payments above ₹2,000</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/assam/over-30-cjp-workers-detained-in-guwahati-ahead-of-regional-volunteers-meeting</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-18/mnt9px1r/PTI08182026000407A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ashutosh Ranka detained as CJP alleges police crackdown ahead of Guwahati volunteers’ meet | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T08:02:49.570Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 30 CJP workers detained in Guwahati ahead of regional volunteers’ meeting</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Nation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bjp-chief-nitin-nabin-bengal-cm-suvendu-adhikari-listens-to-pms-mann-ki-baat-radio-programme</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-27/1vad71vn/2026-09-27-132224.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nabin begins Kolkata visit with Mann ki Baat, followed by meetings with the state leadership | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T07:53:34.093Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP chief Nitin Nabin, Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari listens to PM's 'Mann Ki Baat' radio programme</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/separate-mass-shootings-in-south-african-townships-leave-at-least-twenty-seven-dead</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-17/ejkp6rt1/qSsshxnS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gunmen open fire in two South African townships, killing at least 27 people | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T07:48:06.761Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Separate mass shootings in South African townships leave at least twenty-seven dead</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/odisha/odisha-floods-cm-mohan-charan-majhi-begins-aerial-survey-as-70000-moved-to-relief-camps</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/eb052a8f-5772-4c33-9ea4-00a8263e8b97/PTI06_11_2024_000356B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Heavy rain floods 13 Odisha districts as CM Majhi surveys affected areas and reviews relief efforts | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T07:42:37.413Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha floods: CM Mohan Charan Majhi begins aerial survey as 70,000 moved to relief camps</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttarakhand/murli-manohar-joshi-objects-to-dj-event-at-badrinath-seeks-ban-on-such-programmes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-27/wpa4dhft/Murli-Manohar-Joshi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP veteran Murli Manohar Joshi criticises Badrinath music events and urges steps to preserve Devbhoomi's sanctity | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T07:35:42.170Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Murli Manohar Joshi objects to DJ event at Badrinath, seeks ban on such programmes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttarakhand, Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/madhya-pradesh/bhopal-master-plan-2047-expands-planning-area-to-254-villages-eyes-45-lakh-population</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-09/hgahzxeu/PTI12_14_2023_000131B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bhopal's draft 2047 plan balances urban expansion with ecology, transport and mixed-use development | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T07:27:51.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhopal Master Plan 2047 expands planning area to 254 villages, eyes 45 lakh population</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Nation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/they-have-no-money-coming-in-trump-rejects-iran-proposal-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-29/zljxtwg3/images-2026-05-29T111037.925.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Trump says Iran is losing revenue after the US blockade and now wants the Strait of Hormuz reopened | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T07:12:20.929Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘They have no money coming in’: Trump rejects Iran proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/sir-is-not-new-yogi-adityanath-invokes-past-roll-revisions-to-hit-out-at-opposition</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-24/lv913wtx/STOCK_PTI2_2_2023_84.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Yogi Adityanath accuses Congress allies of weakening institutions over SIR | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T07:01:43.418Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T06:54:25.561Z</news:publication_date>
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<url>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-03-15/gl7i40hf/PTI03152026000232B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP ticket offer claim puts Gyanesh Kumar under fresh scrutiny amid SIR row | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T06:48:25.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-Kerala chief secretary alleges Gyanesh Kumar offered him BJP ticket in 2016</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/severe-rains-kill-18-across-india-trigger-floods-and-force-thousands-to-evacuate</loc>
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<image:caption>Heavy downpours kill 18 and force mass evacuations across eastern and central India | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T06:41:17.502Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Severe rains kill 18 across India, trigger floods and force thousands to evacuate</news:title>
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<url>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T06:33:44.002Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran vows no retreat as Trump rejects 7-day ceasefire, Hormuz reopening plan</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T06:27:05.624Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Banks open today despite Sunday holiday ahead of 3-day nationwide strike from September 28</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T06:17:31.259Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two giant pandas set off to Atlanta zoo from China after Xi-Trump summit</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T06:12:47.481Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Relentless rainfall triggers floods, landslides across Nepal</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T06:05:49.391Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T06:00:17.809Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T05:52:55.113Z</news:publication_date>
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</url>
<url>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T05:45:22.489Z</news:publication_date>
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</url>
<url>
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<image:caption>Jaishankar says lasting peace in West Asia requires two states, Israel and Palestine | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T05:36:38.916Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jaishankar reiterates India's support for two-state solution to Israel-Palestine conflict at UN</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-27T04:48:48.544Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T18:28:12.144Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T18:21:57.182Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T18:16:32.099Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T16:58:46.471Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EC extends SIR claim deadlines in Maharashtra, Delhi; orders home visits for voters</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttarakhand/uttarakhand-bans-high-frequency-sound-events-near-badrinath-makes-prior-permission-mandatory</loc>
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<image:caption>Uttarakhand tightens event rules near Badrinath following objections over cultural festival | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T16:53:11.593Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand bans high-frequency sound events near Badrinath, makes prior permission mandatory</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/gujarat/nirma-university-orders-7-day-probe-after-professor-grabs-students-collar-during-event</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/rvzf5vz6/Image-Sep-26-2026-100903-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Professor grabbing student's collar at Nirma event triggers protests and a seven-day inquiry | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T16:40:29.135Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nirma University orders 7-day probe after professor grabs student’s collar during event</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/manipur/restoring-peace-only-way-to-build-developed-manipur-with-strong-economy-cm</loc>
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<image:caption>Manipur CM Y Khemchand Singh says peace and development must go hand-in-hand in the state | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T16:30:49.211Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Restoring peace only way to build developed Manipur with strong economy: CM Khemchand Singh</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/nses-journey-from-challenger-to-market-giant-ends-with-a-listing-on-bse</loc>
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<image:caption>The story of how NSE's technology-led revolution challenged BSE and transformed Indian trading | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T16:24:04.844Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NSE's journey from challenger to market giant ends with a listing on BSE</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/delhi-sir-eci-eases-hearing-process-orders-ecinet-review-amid-it-oversight-row</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/6l73h5ef/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-23-2026-105821-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi SIR gets easier hearing rules as ECI extends deadlines and orders a review of its IT system | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T14:43:14.809Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi SIR: ECI eases hearing process, orders ECINet review amid IT oversight row</news:title>
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</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/nandigram-bypoll-bjps-hasirani-rath-seeks-bigger-margin-cm-suvendu-adhikari-to-campaign</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP's Hasirani Rath targets wider Nandigram margin amid TMC candidate's withdrawal | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T14:29:36.595Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nandigram bypoll: BJP's Hasirani Rath seeks bigger margin, CM Suvendu Adhikari to campaign</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/himachal-pradesh/himachal-mulls-overseas-exposure-tours-for-mbbs-students-faculty-cm-sukhvinder-singh-sukhu</loc>
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<image:caption>Himachal govt plans overseas exposure tours for MBBS students and medical college faculty | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T14:17:14.784Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Himachal mulls overseas exposure tours for MBBS students, faculty: CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Himachal Pradesh, Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/2-du-law-students-arrested-over-alleged-stalking-of-women-in-delhi-third-suspect-absconding</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi police arrest 2 DU law students over alleged stalking and harassment of women | Representational Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T13:40:47.526Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2 DU law students arrested over alleged stalking of women in Delhi, third suspect absconding</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttarakhand/char-dham-yatra-suspended-amid-heavy-rain-red-alerts-across-uttarakhand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/776f1877-c47a-4300-968f-98627f374d2c/PTI05_10_2024_000016A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Red alert, heavy rain prompt Uttarakhand to suspend Char Dham Yatra till September 27 | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T13:31:21.501Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Char Dham Yatra suspended amid heavy rain, red alerts across Uttarakhand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttarakhand, Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/aaditya-thackeray-backs-cjps-call-for-protests-from-oct-2-if-cec-gyanesh-kumar-does-not-quit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/ocrpsrd4/mhrbj4raaditya-thackeray625x30025November24.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aaditya Thackeray backs October 2 Mumbai protest over Gyanesh Kumar's resignation | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T13:16:37.239Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aaditya Thackeray backs CJP's call for protests from October 2 if CEC Gyanesh Kumar does not quit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/mamata-banerjee-reaches-out-to-rahul-gandhi-ma-baby-as-india-bloc-plans-meeting-over-eci-row</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/gt4hi8n2/PTI09182026000244B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mamata seeks joint INDIA bloc action against ECI as outreach to opposition leaders begins | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T12:56:55.403Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mamata Banerjee reaches out to Rahul Gandhi, MA Baby as INDIA bloc plans meeting over ECI row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/air-india-ai-171-crash-pilots-body-seeks-place-on-panel-reviewing-draft-probe-report</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-14/9ebe95w2/PTI06132025000103B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pilots' body seeks representation as panel may review Air India AI-171 crash draft report | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T12:46:19.781Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Air India AI-171 crash: Pilots' body seeks place on panel reviewing draft probe report</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/dera-ismail-khan-blast-kills-11-injures-30-as-ttp-claims-responsibility</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-02-28/z5lfhgb6/AP02282026000115B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Suicide attack at Pakistan checkpoint kills 11, leaves 30 injured as TTP claims responsibility | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T12:28:32.979Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan blast kills 11, injures 30 at Dera Ismail Khan police checkpoint; TTP claims attack</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/gyanesh-kumar-sandhu-joshi-meet-amid-sir-row-as-election-commission-issues-clarifications</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/vb188ge1/PTI04012026000502B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Poll panel meets amid SIR row as Gyanesh Kumar, Sandhu and Joshi discuss key decisions | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T12:17:31.591Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gyanesh Kumar, Sandhu, Joshi meet amid SIR row as Election Commission issues clarifications</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/inspector-held-allegedly-with-over-3-kg-heroin-weapons-in-ferozepur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-06-30/ao6m9e2j/1000069314.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Punjab Police inspector booked under NDPS, Arms Acts after heroin and weapons seized | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T11:53:08.956Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Inspector held allegedly with over 3 kg heroin, weapons in Ferozepur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Punjab</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/more-people-got-energy-access-under-modi-than-in-human-history-australian-pm-albanese</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-28/3qcgn0ru/images-2026-05-28T141453.764.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Australian PM Albanese highlighted India’s energy access and its widening import network while speaking about ties with Prime Minister Modi | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T10:42:50.176Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'More people got energy access under Modi than in human history': Australian PM Albanese</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/india-win-ninth-asian-games-mens-kabaddi-gold-after-40-34-victory-over-iran</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/95kg9c0b/AP09262026000236B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India's Devank and Iran's Amirhossein Bastami compete during the men's kabaddi final at the Asian Games in Tokai City, Japan, on Saturday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T10:29:07.726Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India win ninth Asian Games men’s kabaddi gold after 40-34 victory over Iran</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/thailand-floods-worsen-as-bangkok-roads-flood-over-84000-affected-nationwide</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/83ge6yrm/AP09262026000083B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The streets are flooded after heavy rain in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T10:08:10.704Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thailand floods worsen as Bangkok roads flood, over 84,000 affected nationwide</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/odisha/odisha-starts-evacuating-people-as-rivers-swell-due-to-heavy-rain-hirakud-dam-opens-16-gates</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/cyzztrpl/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-25-2026-095725-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Flash floods have hit several Odisha districts, with 14,660 people affected in Balasore as rivers rise and evacuations continue | File image/X/ANI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T10:02:44.093Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha starts evacuating people as rivers swell due to heavy rain, Hirakud Dam opens 16 gates</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/maharashtra/maharashtra-government-declares-265-of-358-talukas-drought-affected-announces-relief-measures</loc>
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<image:caption>The Maharashtra government has activated Trigger-1 after a rainfall deficit, declaring 265 talukas drought-affected and ordering crop-loss assessments | Representational image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T09:47:19.447Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra government declares 265 of 358 talukas drought-affected, announces relief measures</news:title>
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</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/delhi-court-adjourns-hearing-in-women-wrestlers-appeal-against-brij-bhushans-acquittal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/4428d3c0-b19e-4dbd-8fb1-daa1242e3923/GK0T_n2XQAANQON.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On August 3 this year, the magisterial court acquitted former BJP MP and former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh in a sexual harassment case | File image/X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T09:44:25.067Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi court adjourns hearing in women wrestlers' appeal against Brij Bhushan's acquittal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/this-is-jungle-raj-stones-eggs-allegedly-hurled-at-tmc-mla-kunal-ghoshs-car-in-hooghly</loc>
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<image:caption>Kunal Ghosh alleged his car was attacked with stones and eggs in Hooghly, with TMC blaming BJP and the BJP calling it a public response | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T09:42:38.098Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'This is jungle raj': Stones, eggs allegedly hurled at TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh's car in Hooghly</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/nepal-floods-1453-dead-nearly-5300-still-missing-a-month-after-disaster</loc>
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<image:caption>Nepal Police personnel conduct search and rescue operation following the devastating flash floods on August 26 | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T09:34:33.254Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nepal floods: 1,453 dead, nearly 5,300 still missing a month after disaster</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/stones-pelted-at-mumbai-bound-duronto-express-between-borkhedi-sindi-stations-none-injured</loc>
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<image:caption>Three coaches of the Mumbai-bound Duronto Express were hit by stones on Friday night, though no injuries were reported | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T09:08:26.201Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stones pelted at Mumbai-bound Duronto Express between Borkhedi, Sindi stations; none injured</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/from-ayodhya-to-varanasi-faith-drives-nearly-48-of-indias-overnight-trips</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/xs63kc0k/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-26-2026-021513-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nearly half of India’s overnight domestic travel is linked to religion, with Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan among the major destinations | Representational image/AI generated</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T08:45:49.999Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From Ayodhya to Varanasi, faith drives nearly 48% of India's overnight trips</news:title>
<news:keywords>Travel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/asian-games-delhi-high-court-refuses-to-direct-participation-of-jiu-jitsu-player</loc>
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<news:title>Asian Games: Delhi High Court refuses to direct participation of Jiu-Jitsu player</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/india-bloc-parties-likely-to-meet-on-september-30-over-ec-row-other-issues</loc>
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<image:caption>The proposed INDIA bloc meeting comes amid reports of differences within the Election Commission and Opposition demands over the SIR process | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T08:32:15.056Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INDIA bloc parties likely to meet on September 30 over EC row, other issues</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/nagaland/nagaland-liquor-tragedy-19-dead-after-drinking-suspected-spurious-liquor-sit-formed</loc>
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<image:caption>Police formed an SIT, arrested 19 people and seized nearly 3,000 bottles of liquor | Representational image/AI generated</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T07:39:59.814Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nagaland liquor tragedy: 19 dead after drinking suspected spurious liquor, SIT formed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nagaland, Nation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/avengers-endgame-encore-new-ending-doomsday-footage-and-india-release-details</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T07:32:44.582Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Avengers: Endgame Encore': New ending, 'Doomsday' footage and India release details</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/nazre-milengi-lekin-hatengi-nahin-vicky-kaushal-drops-love-war-first-look</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/qfuv35m9/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-26-2026-124817-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vicky Kaushal shared his ‘Love &amp; War’ poster ahead of the film’s January 21, 2027 release, giving fans a glimpse of his rugged character</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T07:16:47.917Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Nazre milengi, lekin hatengi nahin': Vicky Kaushal drops 'Love &amp; War' first look</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/heart-of-the-beast-review-a-bruised-brad-pitt-and-a-remarkable-dog-carry-the-film</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/27jsr1zv/HPDdN76b0AAEgCp.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'Heart of the Beast' follows a retired soldier and his loyal dog through a dangerous Alaskan journey, blending survival thrills with a story of companionship | X/@heartofthebeast</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T07:11:04.361Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Heart of the Beast' review: A bruised Brad Pitt and a remarkable dog carry the film</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/himesh-reshammiya-returns-as-judge-for-indian-idol-legends-return</loc>
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<image:caption>The show will air on Sony Entertainment Television and stream on Sony LIV | X/@SonyTV</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T07:00:07.322Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Himesh Reshammiya returns as judge for 'Indian Idol: Legends Return'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/speeding-car-crashes-into-auto-cycle-rickshaw-in-delhi-1-dead-1-injured</loc>
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<image:caption>An auto-rickshaw driver died after an allegedly speeding car hit his vehicle before crashing into a cycle rickshaw in southeast Delhi’s Sukhdev Vihar | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T06:54:37.588Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Speeding car crashes into auto, cycle rickshaw in Delhi; 1 dead, 1 injured</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/haryana-celebratory-firing-delhi-police-constable-dies-after-bullet-wound</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/ik57o5wl/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-26-2026-122124-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Police constable Amarjeet died after a bullet struck his leg during alleged celebratory firing at a boy’s birth celebration in Hansi | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T06:51:57.207Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana celebratory firing: Delhi Police constable dies after bullet wound</news:title>
<news:keywords>Haryana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/jharkhand/jharkhand-rain-havoc-rivers-cross-danger-marks-roads-waterlogged-schools-shut</loc>
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<image:caption>Heavy rain has inundated low-lying areas in Jharkhand, stranded vehicles and forced several districts to suspend school classes on Saturday | X/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T06:37:24.728Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand rain havoc: Rivers cross danger marks, roads waterlogged, schools shut</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jharkhand, Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttarakhand/former-uttarakhand-cm-harish-rawat-appears-before-ed-for-questioning-in-2016-recruitment-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-12/k9bhflar/Harish-Rawat-X</image:loc>
<image:caption>On September 12, Rawat announced his decision to step down from all party posts | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T06:30:34.729Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat appears before ED for questioning in 2016 recruitment case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttarakhand, Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/bjp-moves-to-contain-rigged-polls-row-ramps-up-defence-of-election-commission</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-01-04/skvbmg9a/bjp-1024x576.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The BJP has intensified its defence of the Election Commission as Opposition parties raise questions over SIR and alleged voter deletions | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T06:26:02.269Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP moves to contain 'rigged polls' row, ramps up defence of Election Commission</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/shubman-gill-hit-by-siraj-delivery-on-elbow-suffers-injury-scare-ahead-of-west-indies-odi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/nph0ydop/HTEUu4-akAA3IZY.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shubman Gill appeared in pain after being struck on the elbow by a Siraj delivery and received medical attention before returning to face throwdowns | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T06:18:25.453Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shubman Gill hit by Siraj delivery on elbow, suffers injury scare ahead of West Indies ODI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/i-see-him-leading-for-a-long-time-virat-kohli-backs-shubman-gill-as-india-captain</loc>
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<image:caption>Virat Kohli backed Shubman Gill to lead India for a long time, praising the captain’s perspective, intensity and clarity while discussing his own batting approach | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T06:05:09.309Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'I see him leading for a long time': Virat Kohli backs Shubman Gill as India captain</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/punjab-draws-rs-189-lakh-crore-investments-creates-employment-potential-for-631-lakh-youth</loc>
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<image:caption>Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann addresses a press conference, in Chandigarh | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T05:57:44.742Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab draws Rs 1.89 lakh crore investments, creates employment potential for 6.31 lakh youth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Punjab</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/west-bengals-anti-goonda-bill-not-returned-to-state-by-president-news-reports-baseless-cm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/q3h20lr7/PTI09012026000111B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Suvendu Adhikari called reports of the Bengal anti-goonda bill being returned by the President 'fake news' and said it has not reached Rashtrapati Bhavan | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T05:50:52.371Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal's Anti-Goonda Bill not returned to state by President, news reports baseless: CM</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/gyanesh-kumar-deserves-padma-bhushan-bengal-bjp-chief-backs-cec-amid-sir-row</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-03-15/gl7i40hf/PTI03152026000232B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Bengal BJP chief defended Gyanesh Kumar as Opposition parties protested over reported differences within the Election Commission | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T05:46:44.741Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Gyanesh Kumar deserves Padma Bhushan': Bengal BJP chief backs CEC amid SIR row</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/global-solidarity-must-be-demonstrated-through-action-india-at-un-on-pandemic-preparedness</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/etpvnxvf/PTI09252026000593B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar co-chairs an inaugural meeting during a high-level side event on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the UNGA 81, in New York | Representational image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T05:34:39.497Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Global solidarity must be demonstrated through action': India at UN on pandemic preparedness</news:title>
<news:keywords>Exclusive</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-restores-rs-8-lakh-payout-says-missing-train-ticket-cannot-deny-compensation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/bu8xkenq/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-26-2026-105306-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Supreme Court ruled that the absence of a recovered train ticket cannot by itself defeat a compensation claim after a passenger’s death</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T05:23:50.164Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court restores Rs 8 lakh payout, says missing train ticket cannot deny compensation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Legal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/jan-suraaj-explores-delhi-chapter-prashant-kishor-to-be-felicitated-on-sunday-for-bankipur-win</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/8vikoyqk/PTI07132026000088A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>After winning its first Assembly seat in Bihar, Jan Suraaj is exploring a possible Delhi expansion, with supporters seeking Kishor’s approval | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T05:12:51.605Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jan Suraaj explores Delhi chapter: Prashant Kishor to be felicitated on Sunday for Bankipur win</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/us-says-india-has-long-sought-energy-diversification-offers-to-meet-growing-needs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/14jbym16/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-26-2026-103848-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The US says India has long sought to diversify its energy sources and Washington is looking to become a bigger supplier | Representational image/AI generated</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T05:10:11.640Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US says India has long sought energy diversification, offers to meet growing needs</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/banks-open-on-sunday-september-27-why-and-what-shuts-next-week</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-23/cbeka6co/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-23-2026-015226-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Banks will remain open this Sunday as the government seeks to minimise disruption ahead of a three-day strike called by bank unions | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T05:01:48.881Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Banks open on Sunday, September 27: Why and what shuts next week</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-strait-us-president-shares-hormuz-map-after-rejecting-irans-7-day-ceasefire-offer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/5mxi6bjm/fe695a12e81d966f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Donald Trump shared a map labelling the Strait of Hormuz 'TRUMP STRAIT' after rejecting an Iranian proposal to reopen the waterway within seven days</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T04:58:06.584Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Trump Strait': US President shares Hormuz map after rejecting Iran’s 7-day ceasefire offer</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/they-threatened-to-call-my-mother-delhi-park-survivor-recounts-alleged-gangrape</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-12-31/5io9947r/353517-whatsapp-image-2023-08-29-at-60044-pm.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The survivor told police that the accused returned her phone and warned her and her friend not to reveal what had happened inside the park | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T04:41:51.532Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'They threatened to call my mother': Delhi park survivor recounts alleged gangrape</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/us-reacts-to-indias-warning-on-russia-sanctions-act-says-no-hard-feelings</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-22/rp6rg0j5/AP09222026000398A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The US says Trump has broad national security waiver powers under the Russia sanctions bill as India raises concerns over its impact on bilateral ties | File Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T04:24:10.751Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US reacts to India's warning on Russia sanctions act, says 'no hard feelings'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/will-it-rain-in-delhi-today-imd-issues-yellow-alert-predicts-thunderstorms</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi may see more rain through the day after cloudy weather greeted residents on Saturday, with the IMD issuing a yellow alert | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T04:16:59.677Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will it rain in Delhi today? IMD issues yellow alert, predicts thunderstorms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/congo-plane-crash-kills-14-including-2-senior-military-officials</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/2kjwnuna/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-26-2026-093806-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The aircraft reportedly developed a technical fault, but the exact cause remains unknown and is under investigation | Screengrab/X</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T04:08:47.052Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congo plane crash kills 14, including 2 senior military officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/india-rips-into-paks-falsehoods-and-deceit-at-un-warns-terrorism-will-have-consequences</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-26/m2mltigu/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-26-2026-092721-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>India’s UN representative criticised Pakistan’s army-backed rule, Kashmir claims and record on terrorism and minority rights | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-26T03:57:49.433Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India rips into Pak's 'falsehoods' and 'deceit' at UN; warns terrorism will have consequences</news:title>
<news:keywords>Exclusive</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/cambridge-analytica-comes-back-to-haunt-facebook-as-jury-finds-it-liable-for-privacy-deception</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/nm7etjjr/Difference-between-Facebook-and-Facebook-Lite.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>The state had sought penalties of up to $5,000 per violation, leaving the final financial award for the judge to determine</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T18:32:09.098Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cambridge Analytica comes back to haunt Facebook as jury finds it liable for 'privacy deception'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/ram-temple-donations-siphoned-off-inside-counting-room-sit-chargesheet-flags-105-instances</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/frz6we7t/ayodhya-ram-mandir-news-1.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Investigators had recovered Rs 79.85 lakh from seven accused and cited CCTV footage, thousands of messages and financial records as evidence</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T18:32:01.913Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Ram temple donations siphoned off inside counting room', SIT chargesheet flags 105 instances</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/karnataka/a-dozen-mlas-married-twice-dk-shivakumars-assembly-remark-sparks-row-bjp-demands-names</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/x7m33aht/PTI09212026000088B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP leaders had called the remark unnecessary and warned it had cast suspicion on legislators across the state</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T18:25:47.130Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘A dozen MLAs married twice’: DK Shivakumar’s Assembly remark sparks row, BJP demands names

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

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

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

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

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

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

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<news:keywords>West Bengal, Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/education/ias-mandeep-bhandari-named-cbse-chairman-months-after-board-was-rocked-by-digital-evaluation-row</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-04-03/7ntckl8b/1000450383.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The leadership change had come months after glitches in Class 12 on-screen marking triggered complaints, an inquiry and an earlier top-level reshuffle</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T15:54:36.569Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IAS Mandeep Bhandari named CBSE chairman months after board was rocked by digital evaluation row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Education</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/trump-calls-xi-talks-very-productive-as-both-leaders-seek-greater-us-china-cooperation-on-ai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/fn61a7b6/AP09252026000168A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Xi had called for greater dialogue on AI while urging Washington and Beijing to prevent its misuse and keep the technology under human control</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T15:54:28.337Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump calls Xi talks ‘very productive’ as both leaders seek greater US-China cooperation on AI</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/indias-crypto-crowd-gets-younger-as-gen-z-drives-half-of-new-users-smaller-cities-surge</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-21/8b8lsnvd/rfrewe.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The top 10 states accounted for close to 67 per cent of registrations, indicating that participation remained geographically concentrated</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T14:10:30.200Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India’s crypto crowd gets younger as Gen Z drives half of new users, smaller cities surge

</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/no-five-day-banking-deal-government-says-as-unions-prepare-for-three-day-nationwide-strike</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-25/1gha9myb/ANI-20260825130513.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bank unions had stood by their September 28-30 strike as the dispute over making all Saturdays holidays remained unresolved</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T14:10:23.257Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'No five-day banking deal', government says as unions prepare for three-day nationwide strike</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/ask-india-bangladesh-nepal-pm-balen-shah-tears-into-broken-global-order-at-un</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/hhzuhhj6/AP09252026000025B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shah had called for a Himalayan climate-resilience mechanism involving Nepal, India and China after the catastrophic August floods</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T14:04:43.648Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Ask India, Bangladesh’: Nepal PM Balen Shah tears into ‘broken’ global order at UN

</news:title>
<news:keywords>Exclusive</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/several-protesters-detained-at-jantar-mantar-as-demand-for-cec-gyanesh-kumars-arrest-intensifies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-25/tj852rge/PTI09252026000344A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The demonstrations had intensified after reports of repeated objections within the Election Commission over electoral-roll decisions</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T14:00:15.449Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Several protesters detained at Jantar Mantar as demand for CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s arrest intensifies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Exclusive</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/manipur/centre-extends-manipurs-disturbed-area-status-for-six-months</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-10/gku49ja0/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-10-2026-103705-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Areas under 13 police stations in five valley districts had remained outside AFSPA’s ambit under the latest notification</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T13:58:56.679Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre extends Manipur's 'disturbed area' status for six months

</news:title>
<news:keywords>Manipur</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/there-is-more-to-life-than-trp-madras-hc-bars-circulation-of-videos-in-veeramani-pocso-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-06/391615e9-236a-435d-9730-8e7a44f1f8c0/GIKMtwlWkAA9X7s.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The court had allowed discussion of the case but warned that circulation of sensitive material could discourage other child victims from approaching investigators</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T13:54:59.717Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘There is more to life than TRP’: Madras HC bars circulation of videos in Veeramani POCSO case

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

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

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

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

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

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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/chhattisgarh/six-killed-seven-injured-as-wheat-laden-truck-crashes-into-stationary-vehicle-in-chhattisgarh</loc>
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<image:caption>The victims were travelling towards Jagdalpur when their vehicle broke down on NH-30 and was struck from behind by a wheat-laden truck | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T11:35:19.773Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six killed, seven injured as wheat-laden truck crashes into stationary vehicle in Chhattisgarh</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/water-cannons-detention-barricades-congress-protests-across-india-for-gyanesh-kumars-resignation</loc>
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<image:caption>Indian Youth Congress members stage a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his resignation, in New Delhi, on Friday | PTI</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee leaders and members hold placards and stage a protest outside the office of Chief Electoral Officer against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, in Imphal, on Friday | PTI</image:caption>
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<image:caption>MP and Assam Pradesh Congress Committee President Gaurav Gogoi and others during a protest carried out by Assam Pradesh Congress Committee against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, in Guwahati, on Friday | PTI</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Indian Youth Congress members stage a protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his resignation, in New Delhi, on Friday | PTI</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Police personnel deploy a water cannon against Congress supporters during a protest rally against alleged unilateral decisions of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, in Patna, on Friday | PTI</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Police personnel deploy a water cannon against Congress supporters during a protest rally against alleged unilateral decisions of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, in Patna, on Friday | PTI</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Himachal Pradesh Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri, state AICC in-charge Rajani Patil, state party President Vinay Kumar along with party supporters take out a protest rally, in Shimla, on Friday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-25T11:19:29.648Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Water cannons, detention, barricades: Congress protests across India for Gyanesh Kumar's resignation</news:title>
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