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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/had-to-play-long-rallies-alcaraz-fights-back-from-set-down-to-reach-us-open-third-round</loc>
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<image:caption>After dropping the opening set, the Spaniard changed his approach and dominated the remainder of the contest</image:caption>
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<news:title>'Had to play long rallies': Alcaraz fights back from set down to reach US Open third round
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/tata-curvv-series-x-launched-at-rs-10-lakh-gets-more-features-across-variants</loc>
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<image:caption>A key change in the Series X is the redistribution of equipment across variants</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-03T12:44:02.299Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tata Curvv Series X launched at Rs 10 lakh, gets more features across variants

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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/no-minority-majority-divide-bangladesh-pm-tarique-rahman-calls-for-religious-harmony</loc>
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<image:caption>Rahman also urged Bangladeshis to remain vigilant against forces seeking to disturb communal harmony and create divisions in society</image:caption>
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<news:title>‘No minority, majority divide’: Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman calls for religious harmony

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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/central-govt-offices-in-delhi-to-remain-closed-on-september-11-for-brics-summit</loc>
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<image:caption>Authorities are expected to issue detailed traffic advisories closer to the summit, specifying restrictions, diversions and alternative routes for commuters</image:caption>
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<news:title>Central govt offices in Delhi to remain closed on September 11 for BRICS Summit

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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pm-modi-belgian-pm-set-target-to-double-bilateral-trade-in-five-years</loc>
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<image:caption>The meeting came during De Wever’s first visit to India since assuming office in February 2025 and the first visit by a Belgian Prime Minister to the country in two decades</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-03T11:55:51.400Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi, Belgian PM set target to double bilateral trade in five years

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<news:keywords>India Belgium trade, bilateral trade</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/ge-aerospace-delivers-three-more-f404-engines-to-hal-for-tejas-mk1a</loc>
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<image:caption>The F404-IN20 powers the single-engine indigenous fighter being manufactured by HAL for the Indian Air Force</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-03T11:55:43.437Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GE Aerospace delivers three more F404 engines to HAL for Tejas Mk1A

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<news:keywords>Tejas Mk1A, GE Aerospace</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/mha-asks-himalayan-states-to-bolster-glof-avalanche-warning-systems</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-03-02/rkwfivfe/images-2025-04-29T162801.386.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Evacuation preparedness and measures to strengthen response mechanisms were also assessed</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-03T11:55:38.005Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MHA asks Himalayan states to bolster GLOF, avalanche warning systems

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<news:keywords>GLOF warning, Himalayan disasters, avalanche alerts</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/nta-seeks-govt-tech-infrastructure-for-neet-ug-computer-based-test-centres</loc>
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<image:caption>A senior NTA official said computer-based testing centres cannot be outsourced to small private operators and must be selected after being assessed against stringent parameters</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-03T11:55:33.494Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NTA seeks govt tech infrastructure for NEET-UG computer-based test centres</news:title>
<news:keywords>NEET UG, computer based, NTA, testing centres</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/amit-shah-inaugurates-400-bed-tower-at-max-hospital-saket</loc>
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<image:caption>The new facility has been developed to expand access to advanced, technology-enabled healthcare for patients</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-03T11:55:28.626Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah inaugurates 400-bed tower at Max Hospital Saket

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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/olympic-city-1200-crore-secretariat-and-formula-racing-hub-among-cm-vijays-new-chennai-projects</loc>
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<image:caption>Vijay’s three major developmental initiatives aim to boost the state's infrastructure and global standing</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-03T11:55:13.145Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Olympic City, ₹1,200 crore Secretariat and Formula racing hub among CM Vijay’s new Chennai projects</news:title>
<news:keywords>Olympic City, Chennai sports, Tamil Nadu sports, motorsports hub</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/sugar-retail-prices-fall-385-in-a-week-after-government-measures</loc>
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<image:caption>The average all-India retail price of sugar has fallen to Rs 62.57 per kg after the government allowed imports and tightened stockholding norms | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-03T10:32:15.807Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sugar retail prices fall 3.85% in a week after government measures</news:title>
<news:keywords>sugar, sugar prices</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/all-7-ladakh-districts-to-have-autonomous-hill-councils-after-lg-approval</loc>
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<image:caption>Ladakh Lt. Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena points towards the rock-carved Maitreya Buddha statue, in Kargil | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-03T10:28:21.493Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All 7 Ladakh districts to have autonomous hill councils after LG approval</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/if-india-can-be-of-any-help-eam-jaishankar-offers-support-to-end-ukraine-war</loc>
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<image:caption>During his Ukraine visit, Jaishankar reiterated India’s willingness to support efforts towards ending the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-03T10:16:46.283Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘If India can be of any help’: EAM Jaishankar offers support to end Ukraine war</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jaishankar Ukraine, Russia Ukraine, Ukraine war, India Ukraine ties, Kyiv visit</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/why-cant-you-think-of-having-a-camera-surveillance-system-supreme-court-asks-nhai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-03/eb6k2nod/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2026-033755-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hearing a case linked to the fatal Phalodi crash, the Supreme Court flagged stationary vehicles and encroachment as major highway safety concerns | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-03T10:08:29.781Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Why can’t you think of having a camera surveillance system?’ Supreme Court asks NHAI</news:title>
<news:keywords>NHAI cameras, Supreme Court</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/tibet-hit-by-51-magnitude-earthquake-days-after-devastating-flash-floods</loc>
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<image:caption>The latest earthquake is a separate seismic event from the signal generated by the massive landslide that triggered last week’s deadly floods across Nepal and Tibet</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-03T10:02:57.928Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tibet hit by 5.1-magnitude earthquake days after devastating flash floods</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tibet earthquake, Nepal floods</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/direct-uttarakhand-cm-to-file-fir-against-those-involved-in-purification-incident-kharge-to-nadda</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has urged J P Nadda to ensure an FIR is filed over the alleged ‘purification’ of the Haldwani rally venue after his public meeting | File image/X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-03T09:51:45.649Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Direct Uttarakhand CM to file FIR against those involved in 'purification' incident: Kharge to Nadda</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/hombale-films-takes-hanuman-ansh-global-worldwide-release-set-for-september-11</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-03T09:45:53.914Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hombale Films takes ‘Hanuman Ansh’ global, worldwide release set for September 11</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hanuman Ansh, Hombale Films, Neem Karoli, Neem Karoli Baba</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/satyendar-jain-gets-bail-in-delhi-jal-board-corruption-case-court-sets-rs-2-lakh-bond</loc>
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<image:caption>AAP leader Satyendar Jain appears before Rouse Avenue court after an arrest by the Anti-Corruption Branch in connection with an alleged corruption cased, in New Delhi, on Thursday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-03T09:26:11.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Satyendar Jain gets bail in Delhi Jal Board corruption case, court sets Rs 2 lakh bond</news:title>
<news:keywords>Satyendar Jain</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttar-pradesh/three-held-in-up-for-facilitating-cyber-fraud-through-csc-wallets-delhi-police</loc>
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<image:caption>72-year-old loses Rs 1.99 lakh in cyber fraud, 3 arrested in UP | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-03T09:18:21.143Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three held in UP for facilitating cyber fraud through CSC wallets: Delhi Police</news:title>
<news:keywords>cyber fraud, CSC wallets, Delhi Police, UP arrests, CSC fraud, SIM card, APK scam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/lets-both-show-our-degrees-abhijeet-dipke-challenges-pm-modi-amid-boston-university-row</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/ln9eb2ya/PTI08302026000464B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Abhijeet Dipke has renewed his challenge to PM Modi amid questions over his own Boston University credentials | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-03T08:54:05.178Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Let’s both show our degrees’: Abhijeet Dipke challenges PM Modi amid Boston University row</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/vijay-announces-olympic-city-motorsports-hub-in-chennai-with-push-for-formula-1</loc>
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<image:caption>Vijay has unveiled major sports plans for Chennai, with an Olympic City, motorsports city and training opportunities for young racing talent among the key announcements | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-03T08:49:24.830Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay announces Olympic City, motorsports hub in Chennai with push for Formula 1</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Nation</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-declares-bci-action-against-nalsar-students-without-jurisdiction</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-30/ecgzsl77/SC.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Supreme Court has ruled that the Bar Council of India has no statutory power to discipline law students, quashing its communications against NALSAR University students</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-03T07:43:44.130Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court declares BCI action against NALSAR students ‘without jurisdiction’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Supreme Court, Bar Council, BCI powers, NALSAR students</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-cm-launches-automated-vehicle-testing-station-flags-off-50-e-buses</loc>
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<image:caption>Rekha Gupta launched a new automated vehicle testing station and 50 electric buses as the Delhi government highlighted its focus on cleaner and safer public transport | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-03T07:31:42.125Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi CM launches automated vehicle testing station, flags off 50 e-buses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi e-buses, electric buses, Delhi CM, Delhi EV policy, South Delhi transport</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/indigo-doha-bengaluru-flight-diverted-to-muscat-after-crew-member-needs-medical-attention</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08/59f469f7-30cb-48f0-aa32-48b5db7b1fad/STOCK_PTI7_14_2023_1021.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An IndiGo flight bound for Bengaluru from Doha landed in Muscat after a crew member fell ill, with an alternate aircraft and new crew arranged for the onward journey | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-03T07:28:12.345Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IndiGo Doha-Bengaluru flight diverted to Muscat after crew member needs medical attention</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/andhra-pradesh/tirumala-temple-battles-fake-sites-touts-and-drones-105-meta-glasses-seized</loc>
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<image:caption>The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams is stepping up action against touts, fake booking websites and unauthorised gadgets as security concerns mount at the temple | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-03T06:35:42.577Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tirumala temple battles fake sites, touts and drones; 105 Meta glasses seized</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tirumala temple, TTD, Tirumala fraud, TTD website</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/baseless-rajasthan-hc-acting-chief-justice-rejects-graft-allegations-by-supreme-court-judge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-03/ne67osot/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2026-115127-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajasthan HC Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma has rejected allegations of corruption and favouritism made by Supreme Court judge Justice Sandeep Mehta | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-03T06:22:23.013Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Baseless’: Rajasthan HC acting Chief Justice rejects graft allegations by Supreme Court judge</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/sc-asks-advocates-alleging-assault-during-bci-protest-to-approach-delhi-high-court</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-03T06:13:40.188Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC asks advocates alleging assault during BCI protest to approach Delhi High Court</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-flood-alert-dvc-releases-12-lakh-cusec-water-from-maithon-panchet-dams</loc>
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<image:caption>DVC has alerted downstream areas in West Bengal after releasing a large volume of water from Maithon and Panchet dams | Representational image/X/DVC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-03T06:10:20.965Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal flood alert: DVC releases 1.2 lakh cusec water from Maithon, Panchet dams</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/abhinandan-varthaman-who-shot-down-pakistani-f-16-in-2019-joins-private-airline</loc>
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<image:caption>Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman, who was awarded the Vir Chakra after the 2019 aerial combat with Pakistan, has left the Indian Air Force and joined regional carrier Fly91 | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-03T06:04:50.500Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abhinandan Varthaman, who shot down Pakistani F-16 in 2019, joins private airline</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/charity-commissioner-rejects-complaint-clears-833-tata-sons-shares-transfer-to-naval-tata</loc>
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<image:caption>The Maharashtra Charity Commissioner has rejected a complaint over the 1989 Tata Sons share transfer to Naval Tata</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-03T05:46:48.828Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Charity Commissioner rejects complaint, clears 833 Tata Sons shares transfer to Naval Tata</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tata Trusts, Charity Commissioner, Tata Sons, Naval Tata, NRTT</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/nepal-flash-floods-around-100-nationals-missing-in-tibet-1500-stranded</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of damaged and half-buried buildings under silt and debris following devastating flash floods, at Betrawati market, in Nuwakot district, Nepal | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-03T05:05:54.553Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nepal flash floods: Around 100 nationals missing in Tibet, 1,500 stranded</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nepal flash floods, Tibet floods, Nepal missing, Nepal Tibet border, Nepal disaster</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/sensex-nifty-rebound-after-three-sessions-of-losses-bank-stocks-lead-gains</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/121b7244-b76c-4186-b6c1-3a587c568299/STOCK_PTI9_16_2022_1052.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sensex and Nifty opened higher after a three-day decline, with institutional buying, bank stocks and improving global markets helping lift investor sentiment</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-03T04:57:58.133Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sensex, Nifty rebound after three sessions of losses, bank stocks lead gains</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/nirmala-yadav-becomes-first-woman-trustee-of-ram-temple-trust</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-03/hyvzo95m/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2026-102419-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ram Temple trust revamps key posts, appoints first woman trustee and first CEO | X/ANI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-03T04:55:04.767Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nirmala Yadav becomes first woman trustee of Ram Temple trust</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/do-not-let-the-past-burden-us-new-ram-temple-ceo-jeetendra-mishra-on-donation-theft-case</loc>
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<image:caption>New Ram Temple CEO Jeetendra Mishra has said the trust needs to learn from past incidents, while ensuring they do not affect its future functioning | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-03T04:38:07.327Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Do not let the past burden us': New Ram Temple CEO Jeetendra Mishra on donation theft case</news:title>
<news:keywords>New Ram Temple CEO, Jeetendra Mishra</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/who-marked-me-as-shifted-raghav-chadha-targets-aap-after-name-excluded-from-punjab-draft-sir</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP MP Raghav Chadha has accused the AAP government in Punjab of political vendetta after his name was marked 'permanently shifted' in the state’s draft electoral rolls | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-03T04:30:11.786Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Who marked me as shifted?’ Raghav Chadha targets AAP after name excluded from Punjab draft SIR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Raghav Chadha, Punjab electoral rolls, Special Intensive Revision, AAP Punjab, Election Commission, Punjab draft SIR, AAP</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/india-iran-trade-deal-rubio-says-dont-think-new-delhi-and-tehran-are-making-one</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/djfz46r6/HRCuA14bgAADszO.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek | X/@narendramodi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-03T04:07:11.125Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India-Iran trade deal? Rubio says ‘don’t think’ New Delhi and Tehran are making one</news:title>
<news:keywords>India Iran, Marco Rubio, US sanctions, Narendra Modi, Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran sanctions, SCO Summit, BRICS Summit, Gulf conflict</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/violence-vandalism-and-intimidation-tmc-mp-abhishek-banerjees-office-ransacked-six-detained</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-03/pxc4ftht/PTI09032026000011B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A screengrab from a video shared by TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee shows shattered glass on the floor after an intrusion at his Camac Street office | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-03T03:59:26.753Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Camac Street TMC office vandalised: Abhishek Banerjee accuses BJP; party writes to President, Guv</news:title>
<news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, TMC office, West Bengal politics, Trinamool Congress, Suvendu Adhikari, Amit Shah</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/record-1272-billion-fcnrb-inflows-power-rbis-1364-billion-forex-mobilisation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-02-20/tyvoxrxz/bghf.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>India’s reserves have now increased for eight consecutive weeks</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T18:08:35.903Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Record $127.2 billion FCNR(B) inflows power RBI’s $136.4 billion forex mobilisation</news:title>
<news:keywords>FCNR(B) inflows, RBI forex mobilisation, foreign exchange reserves</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/warring-urges-mann-to-clear-rs-14191-crore-da-dues-implement-ops</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-02/tq9594uy/PTI07212026000476B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In a letter to Mann, Warring described the employees’ demand for pending DA as “legitimate and genuine” and claimed that around Rs 14,191 crore remained unpaid</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T18:05:31.653Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Warring urges Mann to clear Rs 14,191 crore DA dues, implement OPS

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<news:keywords>Punjab DA dues, Old Pension Scheme, OPS implementation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/punjab-launches-pehchaan-portal-for-identification-of-unclaimed-deceased</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-15/iw3c5xzw/dead-body.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Facial photographs, tattoos, birthmarks, deformities and other permanent identification marks will be uploaded within 48 hours of the postmortem examination at any government mortuary</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T17:28:21.605Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab launches 'Pehchaan' portal for identification of unclaimed deceased
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<news:keywords>Pehchaan portal, Punjab Pehchaan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/maternity-leave-cannot-cost-women-status-promotion-at-work-says-delhi-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-02/8c7ei8oj/hjjhk.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The court said pregnancy or maternity leave cannot become grounds for demotion, loss of status or denial of career progression</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T16:41:12.331Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Maternity leave cannot cost women status, promotion at work', says Delhi HC

</news:title>
<news:keywords>maternity leave rights, Delhi High Court</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/injuries-and-rohits-future-top-agenda-at-crucial-bcci-world-cup-review-meet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-02/h4gv6x5w/PTI08092026000253B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia and Centre of Excellence (COE) head VVS Laxman are also expected to attend</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T16:16:52.990Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Injuries and Rohit’s future top agenda at crucial BCCI World Cup review meet</news:title>
<news:keywords>BCCI review, Rohit Sharma, World Cup</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/india-brazil-tickets-snapped-up-within-minutes-as-kolkata-football-fever-soars</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-07-25/xc5m6j9c/ANI-20260725083736.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Online sales began at 4 pm through the official ticketing platform District, triggering heavy traffic that pushed fans into virtual queues.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T16:16:50.562Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India-Brazil tickets snapped up within minutes as Kolkata football fever soars

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<news:keywords>India vs Brazil, Kolkata football, Brazil friendly</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/the-defeat-continued-an-inconsistent-spell-for-the-25-year-old-sen</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-02/4teaa8bb/ANI-20260902125556.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The defeat continued an inconsistent spell for the 25-year-old Sen</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T16:03:31.274Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The defeat continued an inconsistent spell for the 25-year-old Sen</news:title>
<news:keywords>Lakshya Sen, China Masters</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/india-to-host-inaugural-icc-womens-champions-trophy-in-february-2027</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-02/s1kovx1e/ANI-20260902142140.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The tournament was originally scheduled to be staged in Sri Lanka, but the ICC shifted it to India as Sri Lanka Cricket continues to undertake reforms</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T15:59:07.139Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India to host inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy in February 2027

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<news:keywords>Women’s Champions Trophy, ICC Women’s T20I</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/apathy-of-authorities-india-slams-destruction-of-century-old-hindu-temple-in-pakistan</loc>
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<image:caption>The MEA has raised concerns over the reported destruction of a Hindu temple in Pakistan, calling for immediate steps to restore the place of worship | Representational image/AI generated</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T15:58:05.214Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Apathy of authorities': India slams destruction of century-old Hindu temple in Pakistan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttarakhand/orange-alert-issued-for-3-uttarakhand-districts-12-dead-in-rain-related-incidents</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-02/s2k22c6q/PTI09012026000436B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People gather near an overflowing causeway as the swollen Bin river flows following incessant heavy rainfall, in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, on Tuesday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T15:48:29.697Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Orange alert' issued for 3 Uttarakhand districts; 12 dead in rain-related incidents</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttarakhand, Nation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/piyush-goyal-slams-gdp-critics-over-78-per-cent-growth-says-truth-cannot-be-hidden</loc>
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<image:caption>Piyush Goyal has strongly defended the government’s GDP data, saying the figures are not manufactured | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T15:40:05.777Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Piyush Goyal slams GDP critics over 7.8 per cent growth, says ‘truth cannot be hidden’</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/aimims-waqar-hasan-joins-congress-ahead-of-uttar-pradesh-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-02/j3yvycuh/HRM6v-aAAAUwcS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIMIM national spokesperson Waqar Hasan has joined the Congress ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls | X</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T15:31:51.913Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIMIM’s Waqar Hasan joins Congress ahead of Uttar Pradesh polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/what-happens-when-earth-crosses-15c-un-warns-the-threshold-could-be-breached-this-decade</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-02/que0xz5r/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-2-2026-054911-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>UN's climate warning: World could overshoot 1.5°C before decade ends | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T12:23:24.654Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What happens when Earth crosses 1.5°C? UN warns the threshold could be breached this decade</news:title>
<news:keywords>1.5°C threshold, global warming, UNEP report, Paris Agreement</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/iran-launches-fresh-strikes-on-us-targets-across-middle-east-as-tensions-escalate</loc>
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<image:caption>The US-Iran confrontation has intensified with fresh Iranian strikes | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T12:14:32.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran launches fresh strikes on US targets across Middle East as tensions escalate</news:title>
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</url>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/sir-phase-3-several-states-delay-final-voter-rolls-by-up-to-28-days</loc>
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<image:caption>The EC's third phase of SIR covers 36.73 crore voters across 16 states and three Union territories, with several states now revising their final roll schedules | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:title>SIR phase 3: Several states delay final voter rolls by up to 28 days</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/netflix-announces-3-part-docuseries-on-friends-star-matthew-perry-set-to-stream-october-27</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T11:45:00.144Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Netflix announces 3-part docuseries on 'Friends' star Matthew Perry, set to stream October 27</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/supreme-court-says-bci-chief-manan-kumar-mishras-position-is-pro-tem-till-fresh-election</loc>
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<image:caption>Members of the All India Lawyers Union Telangana State Committee raise slogans during a protest demanding the resignation of Manan Kumar Mishra, in Hyderabad | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T11:24:37.993Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court says BCI chief Manan Kumar Mishra’s position is ‘pro tem’ till fresh election</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/retired-air-marshal-jeetendra-mishra-appointed-ceo-of-ayodhya-ram-mandir</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T11:19:53.273Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra appointed CEO of Ayodhya Ram Mandir</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/bihar/nepal-floods-bring-unfamiliar-fish-to-bihar-government-urges-people-not-to-eat-them</loc>
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<image:caption>An aerial view of the swollen Trishuli River in the aftermath of the flash floods, near Chitwan, Nepal, on Wednesday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T10:56:39.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nepal floods bring unfamiliar fish to Bihar, government urges people not to eat them</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/state-of-deep-intoxication-kiren-rijiju-attacks-congress-over-gdp-growth-claims</loc>
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<image:caption>Kiren Rijiju and the Congress traded sharp remarks over India’s 7.8 per cent GDP growth | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T10:40:42.026Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘State of deep intoxication’: Kiren Rijiju attacks Congress over GDP growth claims</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/kargil-gets-post-office-passport-seva-kendra-brings-passport-services-closer-to-residents</loc>
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<image:caption>MoS External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh and LG VK Saxena inaugurate Post Office Passport Sewa Kendra in Kargil</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T10:25:34.106Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kargil gets Post Office Passport Seva Kendra, brings passport services closer to residents</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/brics-summit-india-to-focus-on-ai-digital-technology-and-inclusive-innovation</loc>
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<image:caption>The upcoming BRICS Summit in New Delhi is expected to focus on AI, digital cooperation and inclusive innovation | X/@EOIBeijing</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T10:20:58.229Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BRICS Summit: India to focus on AI, digital technology and inclusive innovation</news:title>
<news:keywords>BRICS , BRICS summit</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/travel/planning-a-thailand-trip-heres-what-changes-for-indians-from-september-15</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-02/azl6zt9s/Thailand</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thailand visa-free rules for Indians: Stay reduced from 60 to 30 days from September 15 | Instagram</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T09:34:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Planning a Thailand trip? Here’s what changes for Indians from September 15</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thailand, Thailand visa, Thailand travel</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/rajasthan/rajasthan-school-exposed-by-cockroach-janata-party-demolished-over-unsafe-condition</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-02/a7l1qz7h/HQTkrvgbMAAUU1J.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Authorities have razed the old building of Government Primary School, Rampura, which was declared unsafe | X/@AshutoshRanka</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T08:59:20.262Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajasthan school exposed by Cockroach Janata Party demolished over unsafe condition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan school, Cockroach Janata Party, CJP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/two-army-soldiers-missing-after-boat-capsises-in-yamuna-at-hathnikund-barrage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-02/pkrwj5yk/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-2-2026-022215-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>A search operation involving the Army, Air Force, police and civil administration is underway | Representational image/AI generated</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T08:52:49.988Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two Army soldiers missing after boat capsises in Yamuna at Hathnikund Barrage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hathnikund barrage, Yamuna river, missing soldiers, Indian Army, Air Force support</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-rain-brings-relief-from-humidity-imd-warns-of-more-showers-and-thunderstorms</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-02/2ay086uq/PTI09022026000078B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People take shelter under a foot over bridge amid rainfall, at Mathura Road, in New Delhi, on Wednesday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T08:47:08.949Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi rain brings relief from humidity, IMD warns of more showers and thunderstorms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi rain, Delhi, IMD alert, Delhi weather, Gurgaon rain, Bay of Bengal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/tmc-mp-derek-abhishek-banerjees-pa-appear-before-kolkata-police-in-scuffle-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-31/cwfnctyb/PTI08272026000598B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TMC MP Derek O'Brien speaks to media after KMC officials pulled down an 'unauthorised' billboard from the roof of TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's office, in Kolkata | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T08:07:27.185Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TMC MP Derek, Abhishek Banerjee's PA appear before Kolkata Police in scuffle case</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/3-idiots-sequel-rajkumar-hirani-confirms-same-cast-says-story-is-being-written</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-02/31qfrh71/FPEYGfwVQAg9v9V.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T08:03:23.927Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'3 Idiots' sequel: Rajkumar Hirani confirms same cast, says story is being written</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/parents-in-us-may-soon-need-to-show-their-immigration-papers-for-childs-passport</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-02/rla2dgjm/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-2-2026-010554-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>US plans to require parents’ citizenship or immigration proof for child’s passport | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T07:36:32.153Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parents in US may soon need to show their immigration papers for child’s passport</news:title>
<news:keywords>birthright citizenship, US passport rules, Trump immigration, birth tourism, American citizenship</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/entertainment/nepal-you-are-not-alone-sonu-sood-arrives-in-kathmandu-with-food-blankets-for-flood-victims</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-02/fau2f2p7/Sonu-Sood-in-Nepal</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actor Sonu Sood has reached Kathmandu with food and blankets for flood victims | Instagram/sonu_sood</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T07:26:14.465Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Nepal, you are not alone': Sonu Sood arrives in Kathmandu with food, blankets for flood victims</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sonu Sood, Sonu Sood Nepal, Nepal floods, Nepal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/tamil-nadu/i-was-so-happy-vijay-gifts-dior-sunglasses-to-elderly-woman-during-surprise-stop</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay adjusts sunglasses on an elderly woman during his visit to the residence of a farmer, in Salem district, Tamil Nadu | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T07:19:27.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘I was so happy’: Vijay gifts Dior sunglasses to elderly woman during surprise stop</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijay, Tamil Nadu CM, Salem visit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/deadly-nepal-floods-kathmandu-seeks-climate-compensation-may-send-balen-shah-to-un</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-29/30i4papq/PTI08292026000298B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An aerial view of damaged structures covered in thick mud and debris in the aftermath of flash floods, at Devighat, in Nuwakot district, Nepal, on Saturday | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T07:11:37.787Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deadly Nepal floods: Kathmandu seeks climate compensation, may send Balen Shah to UN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nepal floods, Kathmandu UN, Balen Shah</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/congress-akali-dal-hollowed-out-punjab-like-termites-cm-bhagwant-mann</loc>
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<image:caption>At a 'Lok Milni' programme, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann targeted opposition parties over their record in the state | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T06:25:20.866Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Congress, Akali Dal hollowed out Punjab like termites’: CM Bhagwant Mann</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/west-bengal-teacher-recruitment-ssc-to-revise-merit-list-for-12445-posts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-02/i3rbyc8r/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-2-2026-114959-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The WBSSC is revisiting its January merit list for higher secondary teacher recruitment following the change in OBC reservation | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T06:20:34.931Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal teacher recruitment: SSC to revise merit list for 12,445 posts</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/jadavpur-university-vc-calls-for-check-on-wall-graffiti-asks-students-to-air-views-on-social-media</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-02/nvad6buy/PTI08212026000617B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jadavpur University VC has called for a balance between free expression and campus upkeep after fresh graffiti appeared following the whitewashing of controversial wall writings | File image/PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T06:14:06.058Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jadavpur University VC calls for check on wall graffiti, asks students to air views on social media</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jadavpur University, Vice Chancellor, Suvendu Adhikari</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/disha-salian-death-bombay-hc-orders-cbi-probe-into-former-celebrity-managers-death</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-02/peg5t3r5/HRMH5dxbgAASL94.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Bombay High Court has directed the CBI to register an FIR and investigate Disha Salian’s death | X/ANI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T06:09:11.558Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bombay High Court hands Disha Salian death case to CBI, cites ‘glaring discrepancies’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Disha Salian, CBI probe, Bombay High Court</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/one-more-unfortunate-case-of-suicide-supreme-court-reacts-to-iit-delhi-students-death</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-06-18/pqtep4q3/jhj.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The SC has taken note of the August 22 death of an IIT Delhi scholar as the National Task Force prepares its final report on student suicides and mental health in higher education | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T05:59:29.937Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘One more unfortunate case of suicide’: Supreme Court reacts to IIT-Delhi student’s death</news:title>
<news:keywords>student suicides, Supreme Court, IIT Delhi, National Task Force</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/4745-schools-lack-separate-girls-toilets-sc-asks-centre-to-focus-on-rural-tribal-areas</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-08-28/vi3ftkpz/supreme%20court.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With separate girls’ toilets yet to be provided in 4,745 schools, the Supreme Court has told the Centre to ensure funding and focus on schools in rural and tribal areas</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T05:52:30.860Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>4,745 schools lack separate girls’ toilets: SC asks Centre to focus on rural, tribal areas</news:title>
<news:keywords>girls’ toilets, Supreme Court, menstrual hygiene, Bihar schools</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/panic-buttons-must-work-curtains-banned-delhi-cracks-down-on-bus-safety-after-minors-gangrape</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/lnaylich/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-1-2026-112226-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Following the gangrape of a minor on a sleeper bus, the Delhi Transport Department has introduced stricter safety requirements | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T05:16:39.146Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Panic buttons must work, curtains banned: Delhi cracks down on bus safety after minor’s gangrape</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi bus safety, panic buttons, gangrape case, Delhi Transport</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/dgca-finds-serious-safety-lapses-in-top-airlines-ahead-of-key-us-safety-check</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2025-07-21/xqpydnuw/hryerq.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The DGCA's latest airline audits have raised concerns ahead of the US FAA's scheduled review of India's civil aviation safety oversight | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T05:11:59.095Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DGCA finds 'serious safety lapses' in top airlines ahead of key US safety check</news:title>
<news:keywords>DGCA audit, aviation safety, FAA review, IndiGo audit, Air India audit, SpiceJet audit, Akasa Air audit</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/my-return-is-not-about-power-sheikh-hasina-says-she-will-return-to-bangladesh-by-december</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-02-13/fra9iuf2/images-2025-07-02T165205.233.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina has said her decision is driven by a desire to stand with the people rather than reclaim power | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T05:04:02.637Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘My return is not about power’: Sheikh Hasina says she will return to Bangladesh by December</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/nepal-on-flood-alert-as-three-major-rivers-cross-warning-levels-amid-heavy-rain-toll-reaches-1127</loc>
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<image:caption>Security personnel dispatch relief material sent by India in the aftermath of the recent flash floods, at an army base camp, in Rasuwa district, Nepal, on Wednesday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T04:52:09.959Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nepal on flood alert as three major rivers cross warning levels amid heavy rain; toll reaches 1,127</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nepal, Nepal floods</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/cheaper-medicines-for-americans-sun-pharma-strikes-key-deal-with-us-government</loc>
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<image:caption>Sun Pharma has entered a US drug-pricing agreement as Washington seeks to lower prescription costs | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T04:45:06.382Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cheaper medicines for Americans? Sun Pharma strikes key deal with US government</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sun Pharma, drug prices, US government, cheaper medicines</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/nclt-puts-subhash-chandras-rs-65-crore-repayment-plan-on-hold</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-08-30/twrxw11z/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-30-2026-060030-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The NCLT has stayed an earlier order approving Zee founder Subhash Chandra’s Rs 6.5 crore repayment plan | File image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T04:37:03.504Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NCLT puts Subhash Chandra’s Rs 6.5 crore repayment plan on hold</news:title>
<news:keywords>Subhash Chandra</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/sensex-plunges-nearly-700-points-nifty-down-200-as-iran-us-conflict-rattles-markets</loc>
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<image:caption>Indian markets opened sharply lower on Wednesday as renewed Iran-US tensions pushed Brent crude higher and triggered fresh concerns over inflation and global interest rates | Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T04:28:48.293Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sensex plunges nearly 700 points, Nifty down 200 as Iran-US conflict rattles markets</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sensex crash, Nifty slump, Iran US conflict, Brent crude surge</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/us-strikes-kill-four-injure-around-50-as-iran-vows-unforgettable-lessons</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-02/oom6n68l/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-2-2026-094747-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fresh US strikes on Iran have drawn threats of retaliation from Tehran after shrapnel from a missile hit a wedding gathering | Representational image/AI generated</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-02T04:19:47.848Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US strikes kill 11, injure around 50 as Iran vows ‘unforgettable lessons’</news:title>
<news:keywords>US Iran strikes, Strait of Hormuz, IRGC attacks, US missile strike, Iran retaliation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/pm-modi-calls-for-united-sco-action-against-terror-warns-against-double-standards</loc>
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<image:caption>'We must speak with one voice and make it clear that there can be no place for double standards on this serious issue,' Modi said</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T18:00:09.377Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi calls for united SCO action against terror, warns against ‘double standards’

</news:title>
<news:keywords>SCO summit, SCO terrorism, double standards, NarendraModi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/cm-saini-slams-congress-over-assembly-protest-says-breaking-rules-not-appropriate</loc>
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<image:caption>Saini said the Opposition played an important role in a democracy but its rights were accompanied by responsibility and decorum</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T17:57:07.358Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Saini slams Congress over Assembly protest, says 'breaking rules not appropriate'
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<news:keywords>Haryana Assembly, Nayab Singh, Assembly protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/bus-in-noida-minor-gangrape-case-had-11-traffic-violations-nine-challans-in-23-days-of-rs-56000</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/lnaylich/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-1-2026-112226-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Eight of the nine challans issued during the 23-day period were for overspeeding, raising questions over the vehicle’s compliance with traffic and passenger-safety norms</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T17:52:57.057Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bus in Noida minor gangrape case had 11 traffic violations, nine challans in 23 days of Rs 56,000</news:title>
<news:keywords>Noida gangrape, minor gangrape, overspeeding challans</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/haryana/haryana-assembly-passes-11-bills-clears-state-commission-for-minorities</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/64gmz6x7/26haryana-assembly.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Haryana Assembly on Tuesday passed 11 key bills which included the one to establish a State Commission for Minorities.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T17:47:44.073Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana Assembly passes 11 Bills, clears State Commission for Minorities

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<news:keywords>Haryana Assembly, minorities commission, Haryana minorities</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/punjab/punjab-transfers-12-pps-officers-in-major-police-reshuffle</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/n53sji1e/ANI-20260901171512.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The officers have been directed to join their new postings immediately</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T17:44:14.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab transfers 12 PPS officers in major police reshuffle

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<news:keywords>Punjab Police, PPS transfers, police reshuffle, Punjab government</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/west-asia-crisis/us-launches-fresh-strikes-on-iran-as-explosions-rock-areas-near-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
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<image:caption>The strikes came after US President Donald Trump warned that Washington could take further military action following renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T17:40:34.030Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US launches fresh strikes on Iran as explosions rock areas near Strait of Hormuz

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<news:keywords>Strait of Hormuz, US Iran, IRGC strikes, US airstrikes, Hormuz tensions</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/sitharaman-meets-bessent-invites-us-treasury-chief-to-delhi-for-economic-dialogue</loc>
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<image:caption>Sitharaman met Bessent on Monday on the sidelines of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Asheville</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T15:54:13.678Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sitharaman meets Bessent, invites US Treasury chief to Delhi for economic dialogue</news:title>
<news:keywords>India US partnership, Nirmala Sitharaman, Scott Bessent</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/abhishek-banerjee-questioned-for-six-hours-accuses-bengal-govt-of-political-vendetta</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/es4fbzx4/PTI09012026000477B-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Banerjee alleged that the government was selectively targeting the Trinamool Congress</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T15:45:08.067Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abhishek Banerjee questioned for six hours, accuses Bengal govt of ‘political vendetta’

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<news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee, political vendetta, TMC leader, Bengal government</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/exclusive/pakistan-crops-pm-modi-out-of-sco-group-photo-india-counters-with-full-picture</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/gpc1cfam/HRHpaMboAAzRgX.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The photograph was taken ahead of a session of the 26th SCO Summit and featured leaders of the bloc’s member states</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T15:44:44.526Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan crops PM Modi out of SCO group photo, India counters with full picture</news:title>
<news:keywords>SCO summit, Modi photo, Pakistan PMO, cropped photo, India Pakistan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/uttarakhand/uttarakhand-issues-red-alert-as-extremely-heavy-rain-threatens-several-districts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/f4ssz1d1/PTI09012026000479B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to the alert, Dehradun, Tehri Garhwal and Nainital are among the districts facing the possibility of intense rainfall</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T15:31:59.959Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand issues red alert as extremely heavy rain threatens several districts

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<news:keywords>Uttarakhand rain, red alert, heavy rainfall</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/football/gabriel-jesus-joins-barcelona-from-arsenal-on-a-three-year-deal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/rbfweeeq/ANI-20260901143634.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The move gives Jesus his first opportunity to play in La Liga after spending almost a decade in English football</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T15:31:54.472Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gabriel Jesus joins Barcelona from Arsenal on a three-year deal

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<news:keywords>Gabriel Jesus, Barcelona transfer, Arsenal exit</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/world/starmer-quits-parliament-weeks-after-stepping-down-as-uk-pm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-05-17/lg1or6ac/Keir20Starmer20.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Starmer had previously indicated that he intended to remain in Parliament until the next general election after resigning as prime minister</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T14:52:45.760Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Starmer quits Parliament weeks after stepping down as UK PM

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<news:keywords>Keir Starmer, Starmer resignation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/special-reports/tech-layoffs-cross-175-lakh-in-2026-as-apple-microsoft-amazon-join-global-job-cut-wave</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/ldt84yf6/bfgnhn.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The reasons extend beyond AI. Companies have also cited weaker demand, cost pressures, changing business priorities and broader restructuring</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T14:38:42.643Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tech layoffs cross 1.75 lakh in 2026 as Apple, Microsoft, Amazon join global job-cut wave
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<news:keywords>tech layoffs, AI layoffs, Apple layoffs, Microsoft layoffs, Amazon layoffs, Meta layoffs</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/west-bengal/bengal-begins-crackdown-on-spitting-littering-fines-to-be-imposed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/tykhliva/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-1-2026-073109-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Under the initiative, anyone caught spitting in public will face a Rs 100 fine, while dumping garbage or spreading filth in public places will attract a penalty of Rs 200</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T14:38:24.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal begins crackdown on spitting, littering; fines to be imposed

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<news:keywords>Bengal cleanliness, spitting fines, littering fines, West Bengal crackdown</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/calcutta-hc-orders-additional-police-cover-for-mahua-moitra-amid-harassment-claims</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-07/de9e26de-53d3-4ce2-8009-36f0487cefcd/PTI07_25_2024_000091A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Under the interim arrangement, Moitra will inform the police about the dates of her constituency visits, following which two additional personnel will accompany her</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T14:38:22.561Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Calcutta HC orders additional police cover for Mahua Moitra amid harassment claims</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mahua Moitra, Calcutta High Court, police protection</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/legal/sc-closes-suo-motu-case-over-ncert-chapter-on-judiciary</loc>
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<image:caption>The court had also recalled the portion of its March 11 order stating that the three academicians had “deliberately and knowingly” misrepresented facts to project a negative image of the judiciary</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T14:08:33.764Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC closes suo motu case over NCERT chapter on judiciary

</news:title>
<news:keywords>NCERT textbook, Supreme Court, judiciary chapter, suo motu, judicial corruption</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/leisure/auto/maruti-crosses-1-million-sales-mark-in-fy27-hyundai-tata-post-strong-august-numbers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/ygts2ued/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-1-2026-072130-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Maruti's domestic passenger vehicle sales climbed to 1,76,971 units during August from 1,31,278 units a year earlier</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T13:52:08.073Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maruti crosses 1-million sales mark in FY27; Hyundai, Tata post strong August numbers

</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maruti sales, FY27 sales, one million, Hyundai sales</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/coal-india-production-falls-57-in-august-supplies-rise-55</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2024-05/58d703b3-8a14-45ca-ad09-ba69c3bebf22/FrKUtKFWIAEsu9K.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>During the April-August period of the current financial year, CIL produced 280.9 MT of coal, down 3.6 per cent from 291.3 MT during the corresponding period of the previous year</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T13:50:10.399Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coal India production falls 5.7% in August, supplies rise 5.5%

</news:title>
<news:keywords>Coal India, coal production</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/rahul-gandhi-renews-vote-theft-charge-targets-bjp-ec-over-maharashtra-bengal-rolls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/fact-net/2026-09-01/vtgylbcr/ANI-20260901133127.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gandhi alleged that BJP and what he termed the 'Vote Theft Commission' continued to change their tactics with the objective of securing the ruling party’s victory</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T13:44:42.964Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi renews ‘vote theft’ charge, targets BJP, EC over Maharashtra, Bengal rolls

</news:title>
<news:keywords>vote theft, Rahul Gandhi, electoral rolls</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/states/delhi/delhi-hikes-rooftop-solar-subsidy-promises-free-3-kw-systems-for-homes-using-up-to-400-units</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta along with minister Ashish Sood addresses a press conference on the revised Delhi Solar Policy in New Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T13:44:32.317Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi hikes rooftop solar subsidy, promises free 3-kW systems for homes using up to 400 units

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<news:keywords>Delhi solar subsidy, rooftop solar, PM Surya Ghar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/nation/chirag-paswan-receives-death-threat-by-post-office-seeks-urgent-probe</loc>
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<image:caption>The communication, which contained two mobile numbers, carried a direct threat to Paswan’s life and claimed that he would soon be killed by 'hardcore terrorists'</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T13:39:41.540Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chirag Paswan receives death threat by post, office seeks urgent probe

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<news:keywords>Chirag Paswan, death threat</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/bank-unions-call-nationwide-strike-on-sept-11-over-pending-demands</loc>
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<image:caption>The unions said the demand for a five-day banking week has remained pending despite an agreement reached with the Indian Banks’ Association</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T13:08:06.036Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bank unions call nationwide strike on September 11 over pending demands

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<news:keywords>bank strike, UFBU, five-day banking, PLI scheme</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/federer-receives-hall-of-fame-ring-at-us-open</loc>
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<image:caption>The presentation carried particular significance as Federer received the honour on the same court where he won five consecutive US Open singles</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T13:07:32.839Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Federer receives Hall of Fame ring at US Open

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<news:keywords>Roger Federer, Hall of Fame, US Open, Arthur Ashe</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/cricket/bumrah-returns-as-india-names-squad-for-afghanistan-t20is</loc>
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<image:caption>Bumrah, Nitish, Washington and Harshit are subject to fitness clearance</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T13:07:30.797Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bumrah returns as India names squad for Afghanistan T20Is

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<news:keywords>Jasprit Bumrah, India squad, Afghanistan T20Is, Shreyas Iyer</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/sports/ferrari-to-mark-30-years-of-schumacher-era-at-monza-vettel-to-drive-iconic-f2002</loc>
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<image:caption>Ferrari will mark the anniversary by running its SF-26 cars with a special livery inspired by Schumacher’s 1996 F310</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T12:58:35.309Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ferrari to mark 30 years of Schumacher era at Monza, Vettel to drive iconic F2002</news:title>
<news:keywords>Michael Schumacher, Ferrari Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.fact.net.in/business/india-denmark-deepen-msme-ties-with-focus-on-innovation-intellectual-property</loc>
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<image:caption>Officials from the two countries exchanged views on their respective MSME and innovation ecosystems and explored opportunities for greater institutional cooperation</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T12:58:31.642Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, Denmark deepen MSME ties with focus on innovation, intellectual property

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<news:keywords>India Denmark MSME, MSME cooperation, innovation ecosystem</news:keywords>
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