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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/30/china-sets-up-air-force-support-training-centre-in-laos-its-third-overseas-military-outpost-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Attendants listen to Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech at the National Day reception on the eve of the 77th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>China sets up air force support training centre in Laos, its third overseas military outpost</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/30/chairman-of-scandal-hit-man-city-has-worked-with-trump-and-macron-as-part-of-uae-elite</loc>
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<image:caption>France's President Emmanuel Macron, rear right, and United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, rear left, look on as France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot, right, and CEO of Mubadala Investment Company Khaldoon Al Mubarak, left, sign an agreement on AI at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Feb. 6, 2025.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron, left, stands with Chinese President Xi Jinping as Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak talks, with head of the Elite Development Patrick Vieira, second right, and striker Sergio Kun Aguero, right, during a visit to the City Football Academy on the fourth day of his state visit in Manchester, England, Friday, Oct. 23, 2015.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump, center, poses with international leaders after the signing of a Board of Peace charter during the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak, who was representing the UAE government, is in the back row, extreme right</image:caption>
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<news:title>Chairman of scandal-hit Man City has worked with Trump and Macron as part of UAE elite</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Sep/30/manchester-citys-meteoric-rise-clouded-by-financial-scandal-as-guardiola-backs-club</loc>
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<image:caption>A general view of a billboard featuring a Paddy Power advert that reads 'Shamchester', in Manchester, England, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T19:56:22.923Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manchester City's meteoric rise clouded by financial scandal as Guardiola backs club</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Sep/30/centre-states-must-cooperate-to-address-looming-food-crisis</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/kpgzdai7/29353745025b889d1f9eo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In several parts of the country, groundwater is being extracted faster than it can be replenished</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T19:53:56.305Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre, states must cooperate to address looming food crisis</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Sep/30/fill-tamil-nadu-info-commission-improve-rti-compliance</loc>
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<image:caption>Hours after the order came to light, the state government revoked it following political outcry</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T19:53:50.882Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fill Tamil Nadu Info Commission, improve RTI compliance</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Sep/30/quick-take-national-treasure</loc>
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<image:caption>The entrance of the Central Secretariat Library building, where the collection has resided since 1969</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T19:53:44.732Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | National treasure</news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Sep/30/mp-chandra-shekhar-azad-says-religion-not-under-threat-people-are-talks-about-healthcare-employment</loc>
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<image:caption>Azad Samaj Party president Chandra Shekhar Aazad.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T19:37:37.598Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP Chandra Shekhar Azad says ‘Religion not under threat, people are’; talks about healthcare, employment</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/30/indian-captain-hailed-as-true-hero-for-fighting-off-co-pilot-who-tried-to-crash-flydubai-flight</loc>
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<image:caption>(L-R) Dubai-Tel Aviv 'Flydubai' flight captain Smit Machchhar and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T19:35:47.698Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian captain hailed as 'true hero' for fighting off co-pilot who tried to crash Flydubai flight</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/travel/2026/Sep/30/chhattisgarhs-indravati-tiger-reserve-to-reopen-for-safaris-after-four-decades</loc>
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<image:caption>Wild Water Buffalo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T19:33:18.964Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhattisgarh’s Indravati Tiger Reserve to reopen for safaris after four decades</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/travel/2026/Sep/30/forts-forests-and-folklore</loc>
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<image:caption>Mangala Devi Temple</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ananta Ajabgarh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T19:31:46.082Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Forts, forests and folklore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Travel</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/30/us-removes-syria-from-arms-export-ban-as-washington-draws-closer-to-damascus</loc>
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<image:caption>President Donald Trump shakes hands with Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa as Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, from left, Jordan's King Abdullah II, and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, at a multilateral meeting with the Gulf Cooperation Council during the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at the UN headquarters.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T19:20:34.883Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US removes Syria from arms export ban as Washington draws closer to Damascus</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, Ahmed al-Sharaa, US-Syria Ties, Syria Arms Export Ban</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/30/sfi-marches-to-delhi-secretariat-over-rising-sexual-violence-against-women-targets-bjp</loc>
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<image:caption>The protesters raised concerns over an alarming increase in reported cases of rape and sexual harassment, including those involving minor girls, over the past two weeks.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T19:16:06.428Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SFI marches to Delhi Secretariat over rising sexual violence against women, targets BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Students' Federation of India, Delhi rape cases, Sexual violence</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/30/russia-warns-nato-of-a-possible-nuclear-response-if-kaliningrad-is-cut-off</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo provided by the French Army on April 20, 2026, a Russian supersonic Tu-22M3 strategic bomber flies over the Baltic Sea.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T19:15:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia warns NATO of a possible nuclear response if Kaliningrad is cut off</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Russia, NATO, Kaliningrad</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/30/very-expensive-excursion-into-hell-trump-hails-us-militarys-exit-from-iraq-after-12-year-mission</loc>
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<image:caption>Iraqi security officers flash victory signs as they ride on vehicles decorated with national flags and ribbons during a convoy celebrating the complete withdrawal of US troops from Iraq, in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>People gather during celebrations marking the complete withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq, in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T19:02:17.086Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Very expensive excursion into hell': Trump reacts to US military's exit from Iraq after 12-year mission</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, Iraq war, US troops pullout, US troops in Iraq, US Invasion of Iraq</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/congress-questions-modis-good-friend-donaldbhai-call-with-trump-flags-key-india-us-concerns</loc>
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<image:caption>PM Narendra Modi (left) with US President Donald Trump (right).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T18:57:16.340Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress questions Modi’s ‘good friend, Donaldbhai’ call with Trump, flags key India-US concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Donald Trump, India-US, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/a-united-india-bloc-closes-ranks-on-eci-row-as-it-charts-next-political-and-legal-moves</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/b1f40mml/PTI09302026000317A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, center, Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule, TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, J&amp;K CM Omar Abdullah, CPI(M) leader M.A. Baby, and other alliance leaders attend the INDIA bloc coordination meeting regarding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in New Delhi, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T18:49:16.070Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A united INDIA bloc closes ranks on ECI row as it charts next political and legal moves</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Election Commission of India, INDIA bloc, Gyanesh Kumar, SIR Politics, INDIA bloc meeting, ECI dissent</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Sep/30/what-the-northeast-can-gain-by-seeing-self-as-the-imagined-community</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/poizz20s/30sep2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Their targets of 80 years ago would have moved, and they must readjust aims to not be destined to always miss them</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T18:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What the Northeast can gain by seeing self as the imagined community</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Sep/30/steering-the-biotech-bus-indias-way</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/evat7yka/pti.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The road lies not in simply creating more institutions or programmes. It is in connecting and converging what we already have</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Steering the biotech bus India's way</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Sep/30/indore-judicial-probe-finds-bhagirathpura-water-deaths-were-preventable-flags-serious-lapses-by-engineer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/pjlmg4n4/202602103668296.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The commission linked the outbreak to 22 deaths and found that the tragedy was wholly preventable.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T18:27:17.469Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indore: Judicial probe finds Bhagirathpura water deaths were preventable, flags "serious lapses" by engineer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Indore, judicial probe, Bhagirathpura water deaths</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/30/uk-pm-burnham-opens-door-to-eu-return-drawing-welcome-from-macron-sanchez</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/c9vjqo4h/AP26273444821726.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, right, and France's President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T18:21:04.207Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK PM Burnham opens door to EU return, drawing 'welcome' from Macron, Sanchez</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Brexit, European Union, United Kingdom, Emmanuel Macron, Pedro Sanchez, Andy Burnham</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Sep/30/something-are-just-meant-to-be-with-you-and-not-shared-rohit-on-his-century-celebration</loc>
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<image:caption>Rohit Sharma celebrates his century on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T18:20:47.446Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Something are just meant to be with you and not shared: Rohit on his century celebration</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Rohit Sharma, India vs West Indies ODI series, India skipper Shubman Gill</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/asian-games/2026/Sep/30/asian-games-2026-chikitha-puts-behind-rough-patch-to-bring-twin-gold</loc>
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<image:caption>Chikitha T (R) with his mixed team partner Sahil Jadhav</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T18:15:40.877Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games 2026: Chikitha puts behind rough patch to bring twin gold</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asian Games, Sports, Archery Association of India, 2026 Asian Games, Chikitha Taniparthi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/punjab-congress-rift-amrinder-warring-offers-to-resign-as-new-state-chief-is-likely</loc>
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<image:caption>In this file photo from May 29, 2026, Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring speaks to the media in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T18:10:46.466Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab Congress rift: Amrinder Warring offers to resign as new state chief is likely</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sachin Pilot, Punjab Congress, Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, 2027 Punjab Elections</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/30/hcltech-raises-fresher-pay-for-specialised-skills-as-ai-reshapes-campus-hiring</loc>
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<image:caption>HCLTech launches Rs 185 crore semiconductor testing lab</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T18:08:19.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HCLTech raises fresher pay for specialised skills as AI reshapes campus hiring
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<news:keywords>HCLTech, fresher pay</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cricket/2026/Sep/30/fan-of-steve-smith-learning-from-indrajith-andre-ready-for-leadership-role-ahead-of-big-season-with-tn</loc>
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<image:caption>C Andre Siddarth</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T18:07:21.856Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fan of Steve Smith, learning from Indrajith — Andre ready for leadership role ahead of big season with TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Tamil Nadu cricket, B Indrajith, C Andre Siddarth</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/30/fiscal-deficit-at-rs-71-lakh-crore-touches-nearly-42-of-fy27-target</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-02/56huytzj/ANI_20260902051729.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fiscal deficit</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T18:06:13.899Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fiscal deficit at Rs 7.1 lakh crore, touches nearly 42% of FY27 target
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/30/traders-bodies-call-off-no-upi-day-after-finmin-assures-review-of-demands</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T18:04:25.520Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Traders’ bodies call off ‘No UPI Day’ after FinMin assures review of demands

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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/30/cabinet-approves-rs-186-lakh-crore-green-energy-corridor-scheme</loc>
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<image:caption>Green energy scheme</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T18:01:26.627Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cabinet approves Rs 1.86 lakh crore green energy corridor scheme
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<news:keywords>green energy corridor</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/30/uae-overtakes-us-as-top-lpg-supplier-russia-retains-top-spot-in-crude-oil</loc>
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<image:caption>LPG</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T17:55:43.850Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE overtakes US as top LPG supplier, Russia retains top spot in crude oil</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Sep/30/ed-quizzes-former-bengal-minister-indranil-sen-for-10-hours-over-durga-puja-preview-pass-probe</loc>
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<image:caption>Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee (right) along with former state MLA Indranil Sen (left).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T17:51:40.254Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED quizzes former Bengal minister Indranil Sen for 10 hours over Durga Puja preview pass probe</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/sonia-gandhis-reported-traitor-remark-on-nitish-kumar-sparks-jdu-backlash</loc>
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<image:caption>(L-R) Congress chairperson Sonia Gandhi and former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T17:51:34.001Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sonia Gandhi's reported 'traitor' remark on Nitish Kumar sparks JD(U) backlash</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Sep/30/from-almost-quitting-archery-to-two-gold-at-asian-games-sahils-story</loc>
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<image:caption>Sahil Jadhav and Chikitha Taniparthi during the medal ceremony on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T17:47:59.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From almost quitting archery to two gold at Asian Games: Sahil's story</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/lpu-protest-big-conspiracy-behind-campus-vandalism-claims-chancellor-ashok-mittal</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo from Sept. 28, 2026, security tightened at the Lovely Professional University (LPU) complex following the students' protest that turned violent over the alleged rape of a female student and inaction by the authorities in Phagwara.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T17:34:15.783Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LPU protest: 'Big conspiracy' behind campus vandalism, claims chancellor Ashok Mittal</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/30/ahead-of-chinas-77th-anniversary-xi-jinping-projects-confidence-in-economy-despite-pressures</loc>
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<image:caption>Chinese President Xi Jinping gives a toast at the National Day reception on the eve of the 77th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T17:21:28.108Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ahead of China's 77th anniversary, Xi Jinping projects confidence in economy despite pressures</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/youtube-impact-summit-2026-ib-minister-of-state-l-murugan-highlights-role-of-creator-economy-and-ai</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T17:16:22.310Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>YouTube Impact Summit 2026: I&amp;B Minister of State L Murugan highlights role of creator economy and AI</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/pm-modi-is-against-social-justice-his-entire-system-hates-education-rahul-gandhi-2</loc>
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<image:caption>(L-R) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T17:13:39.932Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi is against social justice; his entire system hates education: Rahul Gandhi</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/lifestyle-changes-adding-to-growing-burden-of-gastroenterological-diseases-health-minister-jp-nadda</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/wn5w863m/ANI_20250506135256.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Health Minister JP Nadda said, however, technology and treatment alone cannot address the growing burden of digestive diseases.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T17:05:42.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Lifestyle changes adding to growing burden of gastroenterological diseases': Health Minister JP Nadda</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/30/aap-files-complaint-in-acb-against-delhi-minister-parvesh-verma-for-slapping-civilian</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma is seen during an alleged altercation with a man in New Delhi. The Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday alleged that Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma slapped a cameraman during a road inspection in the Tilak Nagar Assembly constituency, prompting AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal to demand the minister's arrest.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T16:55:25.902Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAP files complaint in ACB against Delhi minister Parvesh Verma for slapping civilian</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/30/air-france-klm-to-boost-india-operations-resists-shift-to-navi-mumbai</loc>
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<image:caption>An Air France plane for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T16:54:12.213Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Air France-KLM to boost India operations, resists shift to Navi Mumbai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Maharashtra, Navi Mumbai, Air France-KLM</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/arunachal-upper-siang-hydropower-project-protest-turns-violent-mlas-house-vandalised</loc>
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<image:caption>Arunachal Pradesh's Siang River.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T16:50:41.173Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arunachal: Upper Siang hydropower project protest turns violent, MLA's house vandalised</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Sep/30/shubman-smashes-double-after-rohit-ton-as-india-complete-record-chase</loc>
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<image:caption>Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill added 255 runs for the first wicket</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T16:49:21.281Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shubman smashes double century after Rohit ton as India complete record chase</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Rohit Sharma, India skipper Shubman Gill</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/30/delhi-records-most-polluted-monsoon-period-in-seven-years-crea-analysis-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/kcna9yy9/20260122061L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A layer of smog covers the area around India Gate and Kartavya Path in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T16:47:05.542Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi records most polluted monsoon period in seven years: CREA analysis</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/uttarakhands-sdrf-saves-9000-pilgrims-lives-as-boulders-fall-on-kedarnath-trek</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/95m0ca6g/IMG-20260929-WA0226.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials said SDRF personnel have carried out similar relief and rescue operations at Chirbasa in the past.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T16:35:39.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand's SDRF saves 9,000 pilgrims' lives as boulders fall on Kedarnath trek</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Sep/30/mumbai-international-airports-terminal-1-to-remain-shut-for-four-years</loc>
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<image:caption>Mumbai International Airport</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T16:24:32.520Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mumbai International Airport’s Terminal 1 to remain shut for four years</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/30/caqm-reviews-preparedness-for-stubble-burning-prevention-vehicular-emission-control-2</loc>
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<image:caption>In this file image from Sep 26, 2025, a man is seen burning stubble in a field at Pandher village in Amritsar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T16:12:00.027Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CAQM reviews preparedness for stubble-burning prevention, vehicular emission control</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/30/hindu-college-row-escalates-dtf-calls-protest-against-show-cause-notices-to-teachers</loc>
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<image:caption>Hindu College faculty face show-cause notices as DTF plans protest over DU admissions</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T16:10:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hindu College row escalates, DTF calls protest against show-cause notices to teachers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/30/us-can-deport-leader-of-wisconsins-largest-mosque-on-foreign-policy-grounds-judge-rules</loc>
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<image:caption>This photo provided by Yaseen Najeeb shows Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour on June 18, 2026, shortly after his release from Clay County Jail in Brazil, Indiana, where he was detained after his arrest by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in March.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T16:07:37.485Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US can deport leader of Wisconsin's largest mosque on foreign policy grounds, judge rules</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US Foreign Policy, Trump Deportation Plan, Palestinian Resistance, Salah Sarsour, Trump Islamophonia</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/india-issues-fresh-advisory-against-nationals-joining-russian-armed-forces</loc>
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<image:caption>Ministry of External Affairs</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T16:03:43.175Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India issues fresh advisory against nationals joining Russian armed forces</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ministry of External Affairs</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/30/election-commission-of-india-extends-sir-timeline-for-andhra-pradesh-meghalaya</loc>
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<image:caption>This was the second meeting of the full Commission in four days.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Election Commission of India extends SIR timeline for Andhra Pradesh, Meghalaya</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/48-children-fall-ill-after-consuming-mid-day-meal-at-jharkhand-school</loc>
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<news:title>48 children fall ill after consuming mid-day meal at Jharkhand school </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/30/centre-extends-rodtep-scheme-for-three-months-for-exporters-till-december-31</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T15:57:29.527Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre extends RoDTEP scheme for three months for exporters till December 31</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, export duty, RoDTEP scheme</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/jharkhand-mukti-morcha-workers-stage-protest-seek-cec-gyanesh-kumars-resignation</loc>
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<image:caption>Adding a distinctive element to the protest, some workers arrived at the Lok Bhavan on camels.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T15:56:36.070Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand Mukti Morcha workers stage protest, seek CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Sep/30/nagaon-bypoll-fight-to-safeguard-constitutional-rights-says-gogoi-as-sonowal-touts-nda-record</loc>
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<image:caption>(L-R) Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi and Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T15:55:19.782Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nagaon bypoll: Fight to safeguard constitutional rights, says Gogoi as Sonowal touts NDA record</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal, Gaurav Gogoi, congress vs bjp, Nagaon bypoll</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/no-intimation-abrupt-deletion-sc-flags-procedure-in-listing-ips-capf-contempt-pleas-before-special-bench-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T15:50:02.821Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No intimation, abrupt deletion: SC flags procedure in listing IPS-CAPF contempt pleas before Special Bench</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, IPS-CAPF contempt plea</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/no-change-of-guard-ceremony-on-october-3-presidents-office</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/xi14riuj/20250216013L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this file photo from Feb. 16, 2026, a view of the Change of Guard Ceremony in the new format at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T15:39:16.173Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No change of guard ceremony on October 3: President's office</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, President Droupadi Murmu, President’s Bodyguard, Change of Guard</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/tmc-mp-mahua-moitras-circuit-house-eviction-plea-under-article-32-opposed-by-centre-in-sc</loc>
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<image:caption>Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T15:35:32.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TMC MP Mahua Moitra's circuit house eviction plea under Article 32 opposed by Centre in SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, Mahua Moitra, Article 32</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/after-monsoon-deficit-warmer-and-drier-winter-may-hit-rabi-crops-imd</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/po9j10ph/75fbb4d63636c43bcc382a3d8aa5b54a.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The conditions could affect soil moisture, water availability and agricultural productivity during the rabi cropping season.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T15:35:24.661Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After monsoon deficit, warmer and drier winter may hit rabi crops: IMD</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, monsoon, Rabi crops, India Meteorological Department (IMD)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/30/like-a-rollercoaster-passengers-describe-harrowing-flydubai-flight-that-escaped-crash</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/ylmsypkv/AP26273413786870.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Passengers check in their luggage with FlyDubai at Ben Gurion International Airport, near Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T15:28:29.446Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Like a rollercoaster': Passengers describe harrowing Flydubai flight that escaped crash</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, FlyDubai, flydubai flight emergency landing, FZ 1073 Crash Attempt</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/30/govt-to-auction-2-offshore-mineral-blocks-in-andaman-sea</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-20/xd513jt0/ANI_20241220084439.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The government expects the development of domestic offshore mineral resources to support its objectives of self-reliance, resource security and sustainable economic growth.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T15:19:27.738Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt to auction 2 offshore mineral blocks in Andaman Sea</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mineral blocks in Andaman sea</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Sep/30/uddhav-thackeray-flags-congresss-ekla-chalo-approach-at-india-bloc-meet</loc>
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<image:caption>Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T15:17:11.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uddhav Thackeray flags Congress’s ‘ekla chalo’ approach at INDIA bloc meet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, IIT Bombay student suicide</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/modi-trump-hold-first-call-since-russia-and-iran-sanctions-law-as-trade-talks-continue</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/ugkazcm2/20260617394L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this file photo from June 17, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 2026 G7 Summit, in Evian, France.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T15:15:10.398Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Modi, Trump hold first call since Russia and Iran sanctions law as trade talks continue</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Narendra Modi, Donald Trump, India-US Ties, Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, Modi-Trump Talks</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/jharkhand-hc-refuses-to-stay-framing-of-charges-against-cm-hemant-soren-in-money-laundering-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/afql10ym/jharkhand-hc-image093746.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jharkhand High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T15:15:07.040Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Special PMLA court frames charges against Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren in fraud land scam case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PMLA case, Jharkhand High Court, CM Hemant Soren</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/30/centre-notifies-cafe-3-norms-softer-target-for-lighter-vehicles</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-13/gwqdmkuh/202604133746198.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Proposed CAFE 3 framework includes battery electric vehicles, range-extended electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T15:08:49.223Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre notifies CAFE 3 norms, softer target for lighter vehicles </news:title>
<news:keywords>CAFE 3, Environment, vehicle pollution</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/30/mk-muneer-appointed-kerala-administrative-reforms-commission-chairman-with-cabinet-rank</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-17/um4n0uzh/C_1_1_CH1467_118262913.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr. M.K. Muneer</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T15:07:35.913Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MK Muneer appointed Kerala Administrative Reforms Commission chairman with Cabinet rank</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/30/flydubai-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-saudi-as-indian-captain-thwarts-co-pilots-knife-attack</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/tynwq5np/AP26273485648451.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Passengers embark on a FlyDubai aircraft at Ben Gurion International Airport, near Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T15:04:48.508Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flydubai flight makes emergency landing in Saudi as Indian captain thwarts co-pilot's knife attack</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Flydubai flight, flydubai flight emergency landing, FZ 1073 Crash Attempt</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Sep/30/might-disband-up-police-sc-while-hearing-a-case-on-police-shielding-accused</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/611vhyov/ANI_20260706063052.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The SC has sought a detailed explanation from senior UP Police officials on why the FIR was registered in this manner and why the accused was not named despite allegedly being apprehended at the spot.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T14:59:52.857Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Might disband UP Police': SC while hearing a case on police shielding accused</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, UP Police, disband</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/30/sebi-chief-sees-pms-industry-clipping-at-over-20-annually-rules-out-self-listing-of-bourses</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/xpxtmp3e/ANI_20260930065203.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>SEBI chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T14:57:16.740Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sebi chief sees PMS industry clipping at over 20% annually; rules out self-listing of bourses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Portfolio management services, SEBI</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/mamata-seeks-extraordinary-opposition-action-over-sir-urges-parties-to-set-egos-aside</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/njyhvfa2/PTI09302026RPT324B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee and NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule during a press conference following the INDIA bloc coordination meeting regarding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T14:57:16.503Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mamata seeks ‘extraordinary’ Opposition action over SIR, urges parties to set egos aside</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Mamata Banarjee, Opposition unity</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/cabinet-approves-higher-msps-for-all-rabi-crops-for-2027-28-marketing-season-safflower-gets-highest-margin</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/d5ozhpgc/ANI_20260930095611.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T14:53:13.366Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cabinet approves higher MSPs for all Rabi crops for 2027-28 marketing season; Safflower gets highest margin</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, MSP, Rabi crops, safflower</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Sep/30/bihar-cm-samrat-choudhary-conducts-aerial-survey-as-gandak-embankments-breach-amid-floods</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-14/7nn17qb4/ANI_20260905125113.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T14:46:38.733Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary conducts aerial survey as Gandak embankments breach amid floods</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, floods, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/at-india-bloc-meet-uddhav-thackeray-urges-joint-protests-against-cec-says-anti-bjp-mood-prevails</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-23/s76x5xzb/Uddhav-Thackeray.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T14:45:09.339Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At INDIA bloc meet, Uddhav Thackeray urges joint protests against CEC, says 'anti-BJP' mood prevails</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Uddhav Thackeray, INDIA bloc, Gyanesh Kumar, SIR row, INDIA bloc meeting, ECI dissent row</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/government-denies-plans-to-curb-social-media-access-for-under-18s</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-14/p8kh8cov/202605143787128.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Government said these reports are fake and has no basis.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T14:42:05.214Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government denies plans to curb social media access for under-18s</news:title>
<news:keywords>Social media curb</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/30/madgaon-mangaluru-vande-bharat-express-will-be-extended-to-bengaluru-railway-minister</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/9d610c3f-9044-48c6-bb9d-1a807b71cb9e/Ashwini%20Vaishnaw_PTI798.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T14:40:15.453Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madgaon-Mangaluru Vande Bharat Express will be extended to Bengaluru: Railway Minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Vande Bharat Express, Railway Ministry Ashwini Vaishnaw</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/30/sc-weighs-limited-firecracker-use-ahead-of-diwali-rejects-total-ban-and-unrestricted-bursting</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-19/9nq1bxij/C_53_1_CH1540_41385151.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People burst firecrackers during the Diwali festival celebrations, in New Delhi o</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T14:40:01.476Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC weighs limited firecracker use ahead of Diwali, rejects total ban and unrestricted bursting</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/asian-games/2026/Sep/30/asian-games-2026-borrowed-bows-contemplating-quitting-to-archery-gold-sahils-story</loc>
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<image:caption>Sahil Jadhav in action</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T14:37:36.383Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games 2026: Borrowed bows, contemplating quitting to Archery gold — Sahil's story</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/erasing-even-one-vote-is-vote-chori-all-involved-will-be-held-accountable-rahul-gandhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/aqhaq38c/HTTypVOa4AACcxT.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this image posted on Sept. 28, LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi meets people living in Bela Estate on the banks of Yamuna river amid the strike off of voter names following a Special Intensive Revision (SIR), in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T14:37:11.482Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Erasing even one vote is 'vote chori'; all involved will be held accountable: Rahul Gandhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Rahul Gandhi, Gyanesh Kumar, Special Intensive Revision, Vote Chori allegations, Bela Estate</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/30/delhi-police-busts-fake-tech-support-racket-that-targeted-us-citizens</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/clki5dsh/arrest-jail.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused allegedly contacted US residents through toll-free numbers and posed as technical-support executives.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T14:34:05.360Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Police busts fake tech-support racket that targeted US citizens</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Police, US citizens, tech support racket</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Sep/30/meerut-murder-court-holds-muskan-rastogi-sahil-shukla-guilty-of-killing-saurabh-rajput</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-19/5pfu3zy9/Meerut-murder.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The two then chopped up his body, put the remains inside a drum and sealed it with cement.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T14:33:55.902Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meerut murder: Court holds Muskan Rastogi, Sahil Shukla guilty of killing Saurabh Rajput</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Saurabh Rajput Murder Case, Muskan Rastogi, Sahil Shukla</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/30/apple-pay-debuts-in-india-partnering-with-axis-bank</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/td8o4s7c/202609303960251.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At launch, customers with Axis Bank issued Visa and Mastercard credit cards, which helps to add their cards to Apple Pay and use them at thousands of in-store and online merchants across India, as well as at outlets that accept NFC transactions.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T14:33:34.395Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Apple Pay debuts in India, partnering with Axis Bank</news:title>
<news:keywords>Apple Pay, Apple Pay in india </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/bajwa-challenges-amit-shahs-drug-free-punjab-promise-asks-what-centre-has-achieved-since-bsf-expansion</loc>
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<image:caption>Partap Bajwa</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T14:29:18.033Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bajwa challenges Amit Shah’s drug-free Punjab promise, asks what Centre has achieved since BSF expansion</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/activists-student-leaders-call-for-jantar-mantar-protest-on-gandhi-jayanti-seeking-cecs-impeachment</loc>
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<image:caption>Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Jha, centre, advocate Prashant Bhushan, left, and All India Students' Association (AISA) National President Neha Bora address a press conference calling for a protest at Jantar Mantar on October 2 to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T14:25:00.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Activists, student leaders call for Jantar Mantar protest on Gandhi Jayanti seeking CEC's 'impeachment'</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jantar Mantar, Prashant Bhushan, Manoj Jha, Neha Bora, ECI dissent, ECI dissent row</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Sep/30/asian-games-2026-fathers-barrel-turns-out-to-be-a-lucky-charm-for-trap-shooter-kynan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/pmh0mdjy/TrapShooting-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Neeru Dhanda and Kynan Chenai after winning the trap mixed team gold on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T14:21:00.747Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games 2026: Father's barrel turns out to be a lucky charm for trap shooter Kynan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Kynan Chenai, Asian Games 2026, Neeru Dhanda, trap shooting, trap mixed team event</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/nhai-begins-special-quality-inspections-of-17-highway-projects-with-abnormally-low-quoted-bids</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-22/b9pbb26n/202603243719751.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T14:19:19.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NHAI begins special quality inspections of 17 highway projects with abnormally low quoted bids</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NHAI</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/chhattisgarh-hc-seeks-strict-guidelines-to-curb-motorcycle-stunts-risky-birthday-celebrations-on-highways</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-04/51v1jptk/Chhattisgarh-HC.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chhattisgarh High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T14:11:20.745Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhattisgarh HC seeks strict guidelines to curb motorcycle stunts, risky birthday celebrations on highways</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/zero-vision-100-frustration-bjp-hits-out-at-india-bloc-meeting-says-rahul-rejected-as-its-leader</loc>
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<image:caption>Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T14:05:48.949Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Zero vision, 100% frustration': BJP hits out at INDIA bloc meeting, says Rahul rejected as its leader</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Rahul Gandhi, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, INDIA bloc, INDIA bloc meeting, ECI dissent row</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/30/delhi-hc-dismisses-plea-challenging-dusu-election-results-over-alleged-electoral-malpractice</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/oyj7jixl/ANI_20240313083229.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The DUSU elections were held on September 18, the results were declared on September 19 in which ABVP candidate Yash Dabas was declared as DUSU president.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T13:58:08.233Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC dismisses plea challenging DUSU election results over alleged electoral malpractice</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi High Court, DUSU election results</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/ed-arrests-vatika-group-chairman-promoter-over-alleged-plot-fraud-involving-rs-154-crore-proceeds</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-26/7thm9r2w/ED.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T13:57:55.915Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED arrests Vatika Group chairman, promoter over alleged plot fraud involving Rs 154 crore proceeds</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Enforcement Directorate</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Sep/30/west-bengal-govt-moves-sc-against-interim-bail-to-nandigram-candidate-milan-pradhan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/7zhv7zqy/ANI_20260921080110.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Calcutta High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T13:41:41.087Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal govt moves SC against interim bail to Nandigram candidate Milan Pradhan</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Supreme Court, Milan Pradhan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Sep/30/turning-to-a-chatbot-before-a-therapist-read-this-first</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/h6rnxjlj/Untitled-design-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Could AI ever become your therapist? Where to draw the line</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T13:35:54.980Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Turning to a chatbot before a therapist? Read this first</news:title>
<news:keywords>AI mental health, chatbot therapy, AI chatbots</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/let-suffered-serious-blow-as-senior-commander-musa-killed-in-kashmir-mha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/29gzsbye/20260617307_MuFsPaY.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T13:32:11.395Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LeT suffered 'serious blow' as senior commander Musa killed in Kashmir: MHA</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Security forces, Home Ministry, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Asif Fauji</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Sep/30/mahanadi-water-dispute-what-are-the-issues-holding-up-a-settlement</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/sgk3f2nd/IMG-20260923-WA0002.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>C R Patil, Union Minister of Jal Shakti, chairs a meeting to discuss Mahanadi Water Disputes in Delhi in July this year. CMs of Chhattisgarh and Odisha attended the meeting.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T13:25:35.913Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mahanadi water dispute: What are the issues holding up a settlement</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mahanadi water dispute , Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal (MWDT) </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/rainfall-over-india-during-monsoon-season-fourth-lowest-since-2001-imd</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/34q6xiqv/PTI06052026000124A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man covers himself during rainfall as monsoon arrives, at Marine Drive, in Kochi, Kerala, Friday, June 5, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T13:15:41.386Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rainfall over India during monsoon season fourth lowest since 2001: IMD</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, India Meteorological Department, rainfall, Southwest monsoon</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/30/want-to-make-private-operators-of-taxi-apps-accountable-delhi-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-04/qcdd06te/ANI_20260821162424.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T13:09:42.797Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Want to make private operators of taxi apps accountable: Delhi HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi High Court, Women safety, Taxi apps</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kochi/2026/Sep/30/where-did-fort-kochis-star-monkey-hop-in-from-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/i9qyf2ws/PICTURE-PURRFECT-2.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T13:03:06.736Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Where did Fort Kochi’s ‘star’ monkey hop in from? </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Monkey, Macaque</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/30/mobile-retailers-association-calls-off-no-upi-day-protest-on-oct-2-after-govt-assurance-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-16/bdp2q8ti/202609163943623.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mobile retailers association calls off 'No UPI Day' protest on Oct 2 after govt assurance.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T13:01:40.712Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mobile retailers association calls off 'No UPI Day' protest on Oct 2 after govt assurance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Merchant Discount Rate, UPI MDR, UPI QR code</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Sep/30/soorya-festival-to-begin-on-october-1</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/7o62ekxl/Soorya-7.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/gejw0ey4/SOORYA11084808.JPG</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/kuzxyqov/Soorya-1.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/imo5b8tr/soorya-fest.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T12:58:22.416Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Soorya Festival to begin on October 1</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Soorya Festival, Soorya Krishnamurthy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/30/class-12-student-booked-under-pocso-after-minor-girl-found-five-months-pregnant-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/2/24/original/Harassment_Express_Illustrations.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T12:49:04.839Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Class 12 student booked under POCSO after minor girl found five months pregnant in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, POCSO, minor girl</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/30/tn-cm-vijay-sharpens-attack-on-dmk-at-dharapuram-rally-accuses-aiadmk-of-betraying-mgr-jayalalithaa</loc>
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<image:caption>In this screengrab from a video posted on Sept. 30, 2026, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay addresses a public rally alongside party candidate P. Sathyabama during an election campaign ahead of the upcoming Dharapuram Assembly constituency by-poll, in Dharapuram, Tiruppur district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T12:45:17.259Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN CM Vijay sharpens attack on DMK at Dharapuram rally; accuses AIADMK of betraying MGR, Jayalalithaa </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, election campaign, C Joseph Vijay, Dharapuram bypoll, P Sathyabama</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Sep/30/gujarat-hc-rejects-asarams-20-day-temporary-bail-plea-to-visit-ailing-wife</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-08/scnvrgbj/Asaram_Bapu_PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Self-styled godman Asaram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T12:39:30.989Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat HC rejects Asaram’s 20-day temporary bail plea to visit ailing wife</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, self-styled godman Asaram</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/haryana-bjp-mlas-to-meet-pm-modi-in-delhi-on-october-3-amid-sir-row</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-25/9s47u19r/ANI_20260728155049.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T12:31:24.535Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana BJP MLAs to meet PM Modi in Delhi on October 3 amid SIR row</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, BJP MLAs, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/30/kuala-lumpur-tops-global-pollution-ranking-as-indonesian-wildfires-choke-southeast-asia</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/lhu4evdw/AP26260101041704.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Motorists travel along a road as the prime minister's office is partially obscured by haze in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T12:30:11.368Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kuala lumpur tops global pollution ranking as indonesian wildfires choke Southeast Asia</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Indonesia wildfire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Sep/30/up-international-trade-show-a-major-leap-from-local-to-global</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-27/4g1x1r2m/C_53_1_CH1506_45745551.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People gather during the fourth edition of the UP International Trade Show, in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T12:25:21.441Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UP International Trade Show: A major leap from local to global</news:title>
<news:keywords>Express Connect, UPITS 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/30/one-killed-nine-injured-after-explosion-at-mrpl-refinery-in-mangaluru-fire-under-control</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/a894x4sh/1002790024.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Black smoke billowing from the direction of the MRPL complex at Jokatte.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T12:21:56.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One killed, nine injured after explosion at MRPL refinery in Mangaluru; fire under control</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Explosion, MRPL refinery</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/us-lawmakers-meet-dalai-lama-accuse-china-of-repression-and-attempts-to-influence-succession</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/n1fu7vcs/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-30-at-4.58.13-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US delegation meets Dalai Lama in Dharamshala</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T12:18:35.974Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US lawmakers meet Dalai Lama, accuse China of repression and attempts to influence succession</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Dalai Lama, Brian Mast</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/amit-shah-lauds-agencies-after-526-kg-narcotics-seized-from-iranian-boat-in-arabian-sea</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/ldmloipp/PTI09302026000327B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses the closing ceremony of the 'Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra', in Jalandhar, Punjab, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T12:16:26.406Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah lauds agencies after 526 kg narcotics seized from Iranian boat in Arabian Sea</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Amit Shah, narcotics</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/nehas-corner/2026/Sep/30/the-man-behind-akshayakalpa-organic-on-cows-code-and-chicken-manure</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/lvnynzax/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-30-at-5.25.35-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Neha Sonthalia Periwal and Shashi Kumar.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T12:09:43.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The man behind Akshayakalpa Organic on cows, code and chicken manure</news:title>
<news:keywords>Neha’s Corner, Akshayakalpa Organic Farm, Akshayakalpa Organic founder-CEO Shashi Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Sep/30/father-backed-by-nda-son-fielded-by-sp-nathwanis-political-journey-across-party-lines-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/wezwty7z/PTI09302026000196B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav flanked by party candidates Professor Ram Gopal Yadav, second left, and Dhanraj Parimal Nathwani, second right, who filed their nomination papers for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Uttar Pradesh, in Lucknow, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. Samajwadi Party MLA Shivpal Singh Yadav, left, is also seen.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T12:01:38.857Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Father backed by NDA, son fielded by SP: Nathwanis' political journey across party lines</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, UP Rajya Sabha polls, Parimal Nathwani, Dhanraj Nathwani</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/mamata-says-india-bloc-very-much-united-demands-immediate-removal-of-cec-gyanesh-kumar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/1y45kpuu/PTI09302026RPT234A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee speaks during a press conference following the INDIA bloc coordination meeting regarding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise as Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi looks on, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T11:58:12.739Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mamata says INDIA bloc 'very much united'; demands immediate removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Mamata Banerjee, INDIA bloc, Gyanesh Kumar, ECI dissent row</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Sep/30/key-road-caves-in-again-in-chennai-now-20-ft-deep</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/x21qnpb1/caves-in-again.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The portion of Perambur Barracks Road that caved in on Tuesday afternoon.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T11:56:05.512Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Key road caves in again in Chennai, now 20 ft deep</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, cave-in, Perambur Barracks Road</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/30/floodwaters-ease-but-many-villages-still-submerged-in-balasore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/4jg66uos/Floodwaters.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Relief materials and cattle feed being distributed in Jagatsinghpur’s Kujang block</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T11:53:37.839Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Floodwaters ease but many villages still submerged in Balasore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Balasore, floodwaters</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/30/water-crisis-threatens-samba-cultivation-across-114k-acres-in-tns-thalainayar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-12/p55edu4j/Priyakumar-came-to-an.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Samba cultivation</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T11:51:12.107Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Water crisis threatens samba cultivation across 11.4K acres in TN's Thalainayar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Samba cultivation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/30/kerala-police-want-women-cops-to-be-part-of-all-armed-battalions</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-26/qs75wk8q/Police-Express.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Currently, the state police have six armed battalions.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T11:50:05.383Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Police want women cops 
to be part of all armed battalions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Police, armed battalions</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Sep/30/by-march-27-bwssb-to-install-iot-devices-on-its-6000-borewells</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/nxl2r1kq/borewells1215181.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The board will install IoT (Internet of Things) devices on 6,000 borewells by March-end to make borewell management more scientific, efficient and data-driven.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T11:47:46.624Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>By March ’27, BWSSB to install IoT devices on its 6,000 borewells</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bangalore's BWSSB, Borewells</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/30/sit-fake-medicines-mixed-with-genuine-stocks-sold-to-hospitals-pharmacies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/5/15/original/afp.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T11:45:43.115Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIT: Fake medicines mixed with genuine stocks sold to hospitals, pharmacies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Hospitals, SIT, Pharmacies, fake medicines</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/30/centre-clears-rs-1789-crore-ai-enabled-traffic-system-for-delhi-to-tackle-congestion-violations</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/wbjxz4zv/PTI09302026000357A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw speaks during a cabinet briefing, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T11:45:25.451Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre clears Rs 1,789-crore AI-enabled traffic system for Delhi to tackle congestion, violations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, AI-enabled traffic system for Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Sep/30/iit-bombay-student-suicide-police-say-statements-of-40-people-recorded-so-far</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/lyrw9axe/PTI09222026000152B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police personnel stand guard outside Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay campus following the recent death by suicide of a 22-year-old second-year B Tech student, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T11:45:09.943Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IIT Bombay student suicide: Police say statements of 40 people recorded so far</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Crime Branch, IIT Bombay, student suicide, Sahil Wakode, IIT Bombay student suicide</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Sep/30/police-cidcb-cannot-act-as-puppets-rajasthan-hc-firs-against-independent-mla-kin-quashed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-21/zynfr6l1/raj-hc092752.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Rajasthan High Court premises in Jodhpur.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T11:43:34.953Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police, CID(CB) cannot act as puppets: Rajasthan HC; FIRs against Independent MLA, kin quashed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Rajasthan HC, FIRs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/30/madanapalle-to-get-isb-like-schoolfor-advanced-agricultural-research</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-06/uzcca992/P_4302627672.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T11:43:31.970Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madanapalle to get ISB-like school
for advanced agricultural research</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Madanapalle</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/india-bloc-leaders-collective-defenders-of-constitution-destroyers-of-democracy-should-be-punished-rahul</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/gt2x63rl/PTI09302026000304A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and J&amp;K CM Omar Abdullah after an INDIA bloc coordination meeting regarding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T11:37:57.833Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INDIA bloc leaders 'collective defenders' of Constitution; destroyers of democracy should be punished: Rahul</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Rahul Gandhi, INDIA bloc, Gyanesh Kumar, Vote Chori allegations, ECI dissent row</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/30/rbi-proposes-85-hike-in-keralas-wma-limit-offers-limited-relief-amid-fiscal-strain</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/7/1/original/RBI_PTI123.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Reserve Bank of India (RBI)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T11:35:22.036Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RBI proposes 8.5% hike in Kerala’s WMA limit, offers limited relief amid fiscal strain</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, RBI, WMA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/30/iran-indicates-its-received-an-official-us-response-to-its-latest-offer-on-ending-the-war</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/bqnbajrx/AP26271422415259.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People wade in the water as cargo ships are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, early Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T11:24:47.314Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran indicates it's received an official US response to its latest offer on ending the war</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Strait of Hormuz, Iran-US negotiations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/amit-shah-makes-drug-free-punjab-bjps-central-2027-poll-promise-sets-december-2029-deadline</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/uzllxvgi/New-Project-62.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses the closing ceremony of the 'Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra', in Jalandhar, Punjab, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T11:16:22.184Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah makes drug-free Punjab BJP’s central 2027 poll promise, sets December 2029 deadline</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Amit Shah, Punjab polls 2027, Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/30/rupee-rises-13-paise-to-close-at-9581-against-us-dollar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/vfsh8odk/C_1_1_CH1035_123536414.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rupee logo at Reserve Bank of India (RBI) headquarters, in Mumbai.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T11:11:04.202Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee rises 13 paise to close at 95.81 against US dollar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, US Dollar, Rupee vs Dollar, Indian Rupee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/30/indian-markets-end-september-on-a-weak-note-amid-global-headwinds</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/a0fe6ad9-ae85-49ff-84d6-6f53905a769b/ANI_20240725042910.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian stock market ends with major cuts following weak global cues</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T11:00:36.589Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian markets end September on a weak note amid global headwinds</news:title>
<news:keywords>Indian markets , BSE Sensex, Nifty50</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/30/palakkad-siblings-drowning-deaths-take-chilling-turn-as-mother-allegedly-confesses-to-killing-them</loc>
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<image:caption>Five-year-old Jennifer Juliet (R) and her three-year-old brother Robin Christopher</image:caption>
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<news:title>Palakkad siblings’ drowning deaths take chilling turn as mother allegedly confesses to killing them</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/30/tata-sons-boardroom-feud-spills-into-tata-trusts-as-venu-srinivasan-seeks-charity-commissioner-probe-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Tata Sons nominee director Venu Srinivasan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:57:01.214Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tata Sons boardroom feud spills into Tata Trusts as Venu Srinivasan seeks Charity Commissioner probe</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/30/family-alleges-assault-after-33-year-old-psychiatric-patient-dies-at-scb-medical-college</loc>
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<image:caption>Old OPD building of SCB Medical College and Hospital at Cuttack. (Photo | EPS)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:42:35.946Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Family alleges assault after 33-year-old psychiatric patient dies at SCB Medical College</news:title>
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<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:38:12.573Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC refuses CBI probe in Veeramani case, says SIT needs more time for investigation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/jk-legislators-flag-bureaucratic-interference-after-officials-write-to-speaker-against-statehood-resolution</loc>
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<image:caption>Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather looks on empty seats after opposition MLAs staged a walkout during the autumn session of the UT's Assembly, in Srinagar, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. Ruckus erupted in the Assembly over the adoption of a resolution moved by CM Omar Abdullah a day ago, demanding urgent restoration of full statehood.</image:caption>
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<news:title>J&amp;K legislators flag 'bureaucratic interference' after officials write to Speaker against statehood resolution</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/left-calls-for-wider-mobilisation-against-cec-kumar-urges-non-nda-parties-civil-society-to-participate</loc>
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<image:caption>CPI(M) general secretary MA Baby.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:34:11.750Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Left calls for wider mobilisation against CEC Kumar; urges non-NDA parties, civil society to participate</news:title>
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<image:caption>Modi will address the gathering at 11 am and release a commemorative coin, stamp and a book titled ‘100 Landmark Judgements- Shaping the Policies of UPSC and Public Service Commissions in India’</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:23:05.577Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Modi to attend UPSC centenary celebrations at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi on October 1</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Narendra Modi, UPSC centenary celebrations</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/india-bloc-to-hold-save-democracy-marches-oppn-mps-to-march-to-election-commission-on-october-6</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, center, Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule, TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, J&amp;K CM Omar Abdullah, CPI(M) leader M.A. Baby, and other alliance leaders attend the INDIA bloc coordination meeting regarding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:15:15.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INDIA bloc to hold 'save democracy' marches; Oppn MPs to march to Election Commission on October 6</news:title>
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<image:caption>SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:10:54.273Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab: SIT summons Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia in Rs 6,000-crore drug case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab, drug case, SAD leader Majithia</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Sangeetha (L), Shivarajkumar in Bail</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:05:33.546Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sangeetha: My 30-year dream of acting with Shivanna has come true with Bail</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Sep/30/kannadanews2026sep29surreal-and-inspiring-yogi-deekshith-shetty-and-sanjana-anand-on-working-alongside-shivarajkumar-in-bail</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:05:21.332Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Surreal and inspiring: Yogi, Deekshith Shetty, and Sanjana Anand on working alongside Shivarajkumar in Bail</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sanjana Anand, Bail, Deekshith Shetty, Yogi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Sep/30/englishnews2026sep29reacher-renewed-for-season-6</loc>
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<image:caption>Alan Ritchson; Reacher poster</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:05:03.104Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reacher renewed for Season 6</news:title>
<news:keywords>Reacher, Jack Reacher</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Sep/30/hindinews2026sep29kaali-kheti-starring-jackie-shroff-and-sharad-kelkar-gets-release-date</loc>
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<image:caption>Jackie Shroff (L), Kaali Kheti poster</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:04:43.041Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kaali Kheti, starring Jackie Shroff and Sharad Kelkar, gets release date</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kaali Kheti, Jackie Shroff, Sharad Kelkar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Sep/30/tamilnews2026sep29makkal-kaavalan-gets-december-release-date</loc>
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<image:caption>Posters from Makkal Kaavalan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:04:23.440Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Makkal Kaavalan gets December release date</news:title>
<news:keywords>Makkal Kaavalan, Manikandan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Sep/30/greco-roman-wrestler-sunil-bags-bronze-for-his-2nd-consecutive-third-place-finish-in-asian-games</loc>
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<image:caption>Indian Greco-Roman wrestler Sunil Kumar (R) after one of his bouts in the Asian Games on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:04:08.750Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Greco-Roman wrestler Sunil bags bronze for his 2nd consecutive third-place finish in Asian Games</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, 2026 Asian Games, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), Greco-Roman wrestler Sunil Kumar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Sep/30/internationalfeatures2026sep29cinema-without-borders-killing-them-softly-your-mother-your-mother-your-mother</loc>
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<image:caption>Still from Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:04:06.884Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cinema Without Borders: Killing them softly - Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother </news:title>
<news:keywords>Cinema Without Borders, Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Sep/30/teluguinterviews2026sep29fahadh-faasil-the-simplest-roles-are-the-toughest-to-crack</loc>
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<image:caption>Fahadh Faasil (L), poster of his upcoming film Don't Trouble the Trouble</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:03:50.830Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fahadh Faasil: The simplest roles are the toughest to crack
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<news:keywords>Fahadh Faasil, Don't Trouble the Trouble</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Sep/30/kannadanews2026sep30battalion-goes-on-floors</loc>
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<image:caption>Battalion cast and crew</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:03:33.939Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Battalion goes on floors</news:title>
<news:keywords>battalion</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Sep/30/kannadanews2026sep30priyanka-achar-bags-the-female-lead-in-shashankkrishna-ajai-raos-krishnan-love-story-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Priyanka Achar, Shashank and Krishna Ajai Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:03:17.107Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Priyanka Achar bags the female lead in Shashank–Krishna Ajai Rao’s Krishnan Love Story 2</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/sc-says-it-wont-impose-complete-ban-wont-allow-round-the-clock-fireworks-either</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India premises in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:00:47.163Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC says it won't impose complete ban, won't allow round-the-clock fireworks either</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/30/minister-kumaraswamy-hits-out-at-ministers-defending-cm-shivakumar-over-alleged-nice-project-irregularities</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T09:57:31.753Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Kumaraswamy hits out at ministers defending CM Shivakumar over alleged NICE project irregularities </news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T09:56:55.524Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIR flawed: Former EC Lavasa flags transparency concerns in nationwide electoral exercise</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/nepal-pm-balendra-shah-to-make-meaningful-visit-to-india-date-yet-to-be-finalised-foreign-min-khanal</loc>
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<image:caption>Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah addresses the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T09:45:36.318Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nepal PM Balendra Shah to make 'meaningful' visit to India, date yet to be finalised: Foreign Min Khanal</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Sep/30/passenger-held-at-ahmedabad-airport-with-973g-suspected-hydroponic-marijuana-in-dehydrated-guava-packets</loc>
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<image:caption>The packets contained 30 small printed packets labelled as ‘dehydrated guava’. However, customs officials discovered a green-coloured substance concealed inside them.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T09:35:05.057Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Passenger held at Ahmedabad airport with 973g suspected hydroponic marijuana in ‘dehydrated guava’ packets</news:title>
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<image:caption>Islamic Jihad deputy Secretary General Mohammed al-Hindi talks during an interview with The Associated Press in Istanbul on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T09:34:24.664Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hamas, Islamic Jihad and an ex-Fatah official form an unlikely Palestinian electoral coalition</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/30/us-military-says-its-withdrawal-of-troops-from-iraq-is-complete-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T09:18:54.909Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is complete</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/sengol-now-part-of-ncert-social-science-textbook-links-its-tradition-to-chola-period-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/t1mexrx2/PM_Modi_1277a.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi carries the Sengol in a procession before installing it in the Lok Sabha chamber at the inauguration of the new Parliament building, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T09:03:44.116Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Sengol' now part of NCERT Social Science textbook; links its tradition to Chola period</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NCERT, Sengol, NCERT textbook, Social Science textbook</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/30/vigilance-probe-ordered-into-mundamveli-life-mission-flats-in-kochi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/4/8/original/life.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Housing complexes built under Life Mission project.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T09:03:40.644Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vigilance probe ordered into Mundamveli LIFE Mission flats in Kochi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Life Mission, Chief Minister V D Satheesan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Sep/30/four-arrested-four-juveniles-detained-for-assaulting-man-female-friend-in-bihars-gaya-ji</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/3pu6ujuf/arrest-jail.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The incident took place near Mahuadih area under Sherghati police station limits on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T08:58:22.413Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four arrested, four juveniles detained for 'assaulting' man, female friend in Bihar's Gaya Ji</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Assault, juveniles, technical investigation, assault video</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/30/indian-sailor-among-five-killed-by-pirates-aboard-hijacked-fuel-tanker-in-somalia</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T08:44:15.168Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian sailor among five killed by pirates aboard hijacked fuel tanker in Somalia</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, India, Somalia, pirate attack, tanker hijacked</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Sep/30/three-gold-medals-in-two-hours-how-indian-archery-cornered-all-the-glory-on-wednesday</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/taqjb59a/archery.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>T Chikitha and Sahil Jadhav (L) after pocketing the gold in the mixed team final</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T08:43:48.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three gold medals in two hours: How Indian archery cornered all the glory on Wednesday </news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Indian archery, Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Asian Games 2026, Chikitha Taniparthi, sahil jadhav, Kushal Dalal</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/30/a-commercial-plane-traveling-from-dubai-to-israel-is-diverted-to-saudi-arabia-after-a-distress-call</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/9e2qkzua/flydubai.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Israeli tourists leave a FlyDubai plane which departed from Ben-Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv and landed in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 8, 2020.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T08:29:55.626Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Feud between pilots: Commercial plane traveling from Dubai to Israel  diverted to Saudi Arabia </news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Saudi Arabia, Flydubai flight, hijacking threat</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/kharge-calls-for-pre-sir-rolls-for-future-polls-ballot-voting-instead-of-evms-stresses-india-bloc-unity</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/8eddy5h3/HTcgD0LbQAAUi1R.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule and others during the INDIA bloc meeting to finalise an action plan for a joint agitation over alleged irregularities in the SIR exercise and to press for CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T08:28:09.426Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kharge calls for pre-SIR rolls for future polls, ballot voting instead of EVMs; stresses INDIA bloc unity</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Mallikarjun Kharge, INDIA bloc, Gyanesh Kumar, INDIA bloc meeting, ECI dissent row</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Sep/30/retired-ias-found-dead-at-bhopal-farmhouse-caretaker-emerges-as-prime-suspect</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T08:16:20.234Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Retired IAS found dead at Bhopal farmhouse, caretaker emerges as prime suspect</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal, murdered, Retired IAS officer, RCVP Noronha Academy of Administration</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Sep/30/seven-year-old-girl-dies-3-students-injured-as-school-staircase-collapses-in-bihars-khagaria-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-21/auplmgjk/9827d31b4e0f3270db3ef945436d69e3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The deceased has been identified as Ritika Kumari, a Class-1 student of the primary school.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T08:09:42.439Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seven-year-old girl dies, 3 students injured as school staircase collapses in Bihar's Khagaria district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, student death, staircase collapse</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/30/b-r-patil-seeks-rahul-gandhis-intervention-to-restore-land-purchase-curbs-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-12/bzjolwll/BR-Patil.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress MLA BR Patil</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T08:02:01.086Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>B R Patil seeks Rahul Gandhi’s intervention to restore land purchase curbs in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, AICC leader Rahul Gandhi, land purchase curbs, B R Patil</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Sep/30/iit-b-student-suicide-sahil-wakodes-parents-refuse-to-relent-as-hunger-strike-enters-third-day</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/zht2x1q0/PTI09292026000203B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ravindra Wakode, father of deceased IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, during the third day of his indefinite hunger strike demanding justice for his son, at Azad Maidan, in Mumbai, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T07:53:42.443Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IIT-B student suicide: Sahil Wakode's parents refuse to relent as hunger strike enters third day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, hunger strike, student suicide, IIT-Bombay, Sahil Wakode</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Sep/30/india-vs-west-indies-2nd-odi-a-look-at-rohit-virats-stunning-one-day-record-in-guwahati</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/6bfz9q4u/C_1_1_CH1035_114141032.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 'Ro-Ko' train will stop at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, Assam, a state where both have played some of their best cricket.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T07:14:19.246Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India vs West Indies, 2nd ODI: A look at Rohit-Virat's stunning one-day record in Guwahati</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Guwahati, India vs West Indies second ODI</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/punjab-police-zeroes-in-on-30-people-likely-involved-in-lpu-violence-social-media-influencer-under-scanner</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/tqeg9l59/C_53_1_CH1537_45766525.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police personnel standing guard at Lovely Professional University (LPU) following widespread student protests</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T07:01:17.589Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab Police zeroes in on 30 people likely involved in LPU violence; social media influencer under scanner</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab Police, social media influencer, LPU violence</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/30/35-magnitude-earthquake-recorded-in-vijayapura-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-28/7h946a7u/ANI_20250728134513.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The seismic intensity recorded at the epicentre was low. The KSNDMC said the tremor could be felt within a radial distance of about 50 to 60 km from the epicentre, but the earthquake was not expected to cause any harm to the local community.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T07:00:50.209Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>3.5 magnitude earthquake recorded in Vijayapura district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, earthquake, Vijayapura district, KSNDMC, epicentre</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/mahua-moitras-plea-in-sc-alleging-eviction-from-circuit-house-to-be-heard-on-thursday</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-25/k40952af/ANI_20260925115334.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mahua Moitra.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T06:59:56.715Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mahua Moitra's plea in SC alleging eviction from circuit house to be heard on Thursday</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, Mahua Moitra, eviction from circuit house</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/delhi/2026/Sep/30/2020-delhi-riots-hc-denies-bail-to-umar-khalid-sharjeel-imam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-05/ftv1t2ba/DINOSjmmmmjjjjjTGGbbhhvvv.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Activist Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T06:58:58.068Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2020 Delhi riots: HC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi High Court, 2020 Delhi riots case, Bail denied, Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Sep/30/gandak-river-embankments-breach-at-two-places-in-bihars-gopalganj-saran-districts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/7zl5pw6a/PTI09292026000245B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People wade through a partially inundated area, at Khairatwa village in West Champaran, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T06:53:53.274Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gandak river embankments breach at two places in Bihar's Gopalganj, Saran districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Gandak river</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/30/romanian-parliament-to-vote-on-third-pm-pick-amid-political-deadlock</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/pnbw6fhi/AFP20260923C9677N3v1HighResSpeechesByHeadsOfStateAndGovernmentAtUnGeneralA-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Romania's President Nicusor Dan speaks during the 81st United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, on September 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T06:53:41.399Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Romanian parliament to vote on third PM pick amid political deadlock</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, political deadlock, Romanian parliament</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/lpu-violence-punjab-police-form-eight-member-sit-register-three-firs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-27/4zoy45vu/ANI_20240927055711.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lovely Professional University</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T06:44:19.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LPU violence: Punjab Police form eight-member SIT, register three FIRs</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab Police, SIT, LPU Students Protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Sep/30/calcutta-hc-dismisses-isfs-plea-challenging-ecs-reassignment-of-envelope-symbol-to-dtc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/8/21/original/CALCUTTA-HIGH-COURT12.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Calcutta High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T06:40:20.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Calcutta HC dismisses ISF's plea challenging EC's reassignment of 'envelope' symbol to DTC</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, ISF, Democratic Trinamool Congress, envelope election symbol</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/after-neet-controversy-centre-explores-national-cbt-infrastructure-for-exams</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-21/w5082v8q/P_4829759647.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Medical aspirants entering an exam centre to appear for NEET in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T06:36:52.330Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After NEET controversy, Centre explores national CBT infrastructure for exams</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NEET controversy, CBT infrastructure</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Sep/30/asian-games-2026-neeru-and-kynan-bag-trap-mixed-team-gold</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/kedb2f9g/FinalKynan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Neeru Dhanda and Kynan Chenai (R) during the trap mixed team final on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T06:36:07.009Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games 2026: Neeru and Kynan bag trap mixed team gold</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Kynan Chenai, Asian Games 2026, Neeru Dhanda, trap shooting</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/30/congress-offices-attacked-in-thiruvananthapuram</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-22/a1u042p5/P_4947351314.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>KPCC President Sunny Joseph.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T06:28:27.943Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress offices attacked in Thiruvananthapuram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, DCC, offiece attack</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/30/case-against-congress-supporters-for-cyber-attack-targeting-kc-venugopal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-11/k6z8mkia/ANI_20250930135348.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress general secretary KC Venugopal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T06:18:12.400Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Case against Congress supporters for cyber attack targeting KC Venugopal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Cyber attack, UDF, AICC, K C Venugopal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/punjab-police-bust-three-drug-trafficking-illegal-arms-supply-networks-hours-before-amit-shah-visit</loc>
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<image:caption>Recovered illegal arms</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T06:12:04.269Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab Police bust three drug trafficking, illegal arms supply networks hours before Amit Shah visit </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/eci-drops-additional-sir-declaration-from-form-6-in-states-where-exercise-is-over</loc>
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<image:caption>Applicants seeking enrolment are now required to fill only the statutory Form 6 prescribed under the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T06:11:01.614Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ECI drops additional SIR declaration from Form 6 in states where exercise is over</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, ECI Election Commission of India, Special Intensive Revision (SIR), Form 6</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Sep/30/consider-voter-documents-sent-via-whatsapp-during-sir-verify-at-home-if-needed-maharashtra-ceo-to-blos</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T06:10:30.454Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Consider voter documents sent via WhatsApp during SIR, verify at home if needed: Maharashtra CEO to BLOs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, WhatsApp, Sir, voter documents</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/apple-pay-launches-in-india-with-axis-bank-credit-card-support</loc>
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<image:caption>At launch, customers with Axis Bank issued Visa and Mastercard credit cards, which helps to add their cards to Apple Pay and use them at thousands of in-store and online merchants across India, as well as at outlets that accept NFC transactions.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T06:06:35.408Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Apple Pay launches in India with Axis Bank credit card support</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Axis Bank, Apple Pay, NFC transactions</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Sep/30/asian-games-2026-priya-ghanghas-wins-bronze-in-womens-60kg-boxing</loc>
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<image:caption>Priya Ghanghas</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T06:01:00.698Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games 2026: Priya Ghanghas wins bronze in women's 60kg boxing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Asian Games 2026, Priya Ghanghas</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/30/g20-trade-officials-meet-under-shadow-of-tariffs-overcapacity</loc>
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<image:caption>The gathering of officials from the Group of 20 major economies, which includes China, India, Russia, Japan, Germany and France, takes place in the Midwestern city of Milwaukee.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T05:59:20.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>G20 trade officials meet under shadow of tariffs, overcapacity</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, tariffs, G20 trade officials</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/30/centre-kerala-join-hands-to-turn-ac-canal-into-national-heritage-and-tourism-waterway</loc>
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<image:caption>MP Kodikunnil Suresh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T05:51:26.660Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre, Kerala join hands to turn AC canal into National Heritage and Tourism Waterway</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Alappuzha-Changanassery canal, National Heritage and Tourism Waterway</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/bjp-hoardings-target-opposition-leaders-ahead-of-india-bloc-meeting-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/vpou6hc2/ANI_20260930012320.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hoardings targeting Opposition leaders</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T05:43:32.875Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP hoardings target Opposition leaders ahead of INDIA Bloc meeting in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, BJP, INDIA bloc</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/30/vijay-takes-tvk-campaign-to-aiadmk-stronghold-dharapuram-ahead-of-bypoll</loc>
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<image:caption>TN CM Vijay</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T05:40:31.839Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay takes TVK campaign to AIADMK stronghold Dharapuram ahead of Bypoll</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Dharapuram, TN CM Vijay</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/sp-fields-ram-gopal-yadav-dhanraj-parimal-nathwani-for-rajya-sabha-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>Ram Gopal Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T05:37:23.836Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SP fields Ram Gopal Yadav, Dhanraj Parimal Nathwani for Rajya Sabha polls </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ram Gopal Yadav, Rajya Sabha Polls</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/travelling-without-security-jk-aap-mla-mehraj-claims-his-escort-driver-and-two-psos-have-been-withdrawn</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T05:35:04.009Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Travelling without security': J&amp;K AAP MLA Mehraj claims his escort, driver, and two PSOs have been withdrawn </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, J&amp;K AAP MLA Mehraj, PSO</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Sep/30/drought-maharashtra-cabinet-panel-orders-banks-not-to-visit-farmers-for-loan-recovery-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T05:28:37.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drought: Maharashtra cabinet panel orders banks not to visit farmers for loan recovery </news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, farmers, drought, Maharashtra, Banks, loan recovery</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/sc-grants-8-more-weeks-to-bihar-govt-to-remove-unauthorised-construction-in-ganga-floodplain-in-patna</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T05:15:14.750Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC grants 8 more weeks to Bihar govt to remove unauthorised construction in Ganga floodplain in Patna</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Patna, Bihar govt, Ganga floodplain</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/let-terrorist-hashim-moosa-wanted-in-pahalgam-attack-killed-in-jks-budgam</loc>
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<image:caption>Sketch of Hashim Moosa released by J&amp;K police last year.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T05:11:24.350Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LeT terrorist Hashim Moosa, wanted in Pahalgam attack, killed in J&amp;K’s Budgam</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Lashkar-e-Taiba, J&amp;K encounter, Budgam Encounter, Sulaiman Shah</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/30/us-to-hike-eb-5-green-card-fees-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Initial I-526 and I-526E petitions will also include a USD 75 technology fee.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T05:09:54.819Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US to hike EB-5 Green Card fees</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Green card, US Citizenship and Immigration Services, EB-5</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/30/142-new-constables-complete-training-at-dptc-in-srikakulam-district</loc>
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<image:caption>The ‘Passing Out Parade of SCTPCs (Civil Men) 2025-26, 6th batch’ program was held at the District Police Training Center (DPTC) in Tandemvalasa, Srikakulam District on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T04:54:09.015Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>142 new constables complete training at DPTC in Srikakulam district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Srikakulam district, Passing out parade, DPTC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/20-congress-workers-booked-six-arrested-over-defacement-of-cec-gyanesh-kumars-residence</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/1qspr0x1/ANI_20260928140531.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The case was registered at Hariparvat police station on the basis of a written complaint filed by Sub-Inspector Gaurav Gupta.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T04:53:17.735Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>20 congress workers booked, six arrested over defacement of CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s residence</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sir, AICC leader Rahul Gandhi, Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/30/andhra-government-committed-to-tribal-welfare-minister-sandhya-rani</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh Tribal Welfare Gummadi Sandhya Rani</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T04:48:47.697Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra government committed to tribal welfare: minister Sandhya Rani</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra government, ITDA, Minister Gummidi Sandhya Rani</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Sep/30/drones-spray-larvicide-over-cooum-buckingham-canal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/zxqb93jb/C_1_1_CH1372_123103719.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sameeran said the civic body would use drones in waterways wider than 30m across 15 zones.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T04:46:58.712Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drones spray larvicide over Cooum, Buckingham Canal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Cooum, larvicide</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/30/iran-releases-25-page-letter-urging-us-voters-to-reject-trump-allies-ahead-of-midterms</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/0rxpw6oa/ANI_20260422164703.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The appeal comes as the United States and Iran remain locked in a prolonged conflict and as diplomatic efforts continue.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T04:45:54.215Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran releases 25-page letter urging US voters to reject Trump allies ahead of midterms</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, IRGC, 25-page letter, Trump allies, midterms</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/30/asra-garg-appointed-intel-adgp-as-tn-reshuffles-13-senior-police-officers</loc>
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<image:caption>IGP Asra Garg has also been given full additional charge as ADGP, Intelligence, Chennai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T04:43:56.528Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asra Garg appointed Intel ADGP as TN reshuffles 13 senior police officers </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Asra Garg</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/30/iranians-face-soaring-prices-for-medicine-as-the-us-blockade-and-sanctions-hit-hard-2</loc>
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<image:caption>A woman receives her medicine at a pharmacy in Tehran, Iran, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T04:43:11.853Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iranians face soaring prices for medicine as the US blockade and sanctions hit hard</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Iran, medicines, US blockade on Iranian ports</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/30/rs-11k-crore-plan-to-boost-horticulture-sector-in-tirupati</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/unora99t/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-30-at-9.59.11-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tirupati Collector S Venkateswar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T04:43:07.884Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 1.1K crore plan to boost horticulture sector in Tirupati</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati, horticulture sector</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/30/congress-yet-to-reach-out-dmk-may-bring-own-impeachment-motion-against-cec</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/ti5phv38/ptijan306103055.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The party would take a call on the issue when the Parliament session begins.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T04:42:03.657Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress yet to reach out, DMK may bring own impeachment motion against CEC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Sep/30/double-gold-indian-compound-archery-mixed-team-win-asiad-gold-to-enter-olympics-womens-team-equal-world-record</loc>
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<image:caption>Sahil Jadhav and Chikitha Taniparthi after the final on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T04:39:40.818Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Double gold: Indian compound archery mixed team win Asiad gold to enter Olympics, women's team equal world record</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/30/sensex-rises-190-points-in-early-trade-after-two-days-of-losses</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-04/216139d5-f4fb-4d1e-b446-c5b0e667a145/ANI_20240401025654.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 190 points to 72,733.04 in early trade.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T04:38:38.758Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sensex rises 190 points in early trade after two days of losses</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/30/sec-lodges-plaint-over-fake-poll-schedule</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/xn460t69/vote.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T04:37:23.799Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SEC lodges plaint over fake poll schedule</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Sep/30/chennai-prime-suspect-in-private-school-approval-fraud-gets-default-bail</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/i51rngnq/202609283958919.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The court noted that the Madras High Court had revoked Arasakumar’s detention under the Goondas Act on September 28 and ordered Arasakumar’s release on a Rs 25,000 bond with two sureties.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T04:33:50.895Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai: Prime suspect in private school approval fraud gets default bail</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, default bail</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/30/cm-chandrababu-naidu-unveils-rs-11085-crore-rural-package</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/dif6kl8o/C_40_1_CH1566_37228737.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T04:33:45.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Chandrababu Naidu unveils Rs 11,085 crore rural package</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, CM Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/30/tasmac-sanctions-rs-5000-monthly-for-outlet-upkeep-hike-to-take-effect-on-october-1</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-27/5nykw58k/202609273956918.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shops in corporation areas will receive Rs 5,000 per month, those in municipalities and town panchayats Rs 4,000, and those in rural and village panchayat areas Rs 3,000.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T04:31:33.417Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tasmac sanctions Rs 5,000 monthly for outlet upkeep, hike to take effect on October 1 </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TASMAC</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Sep/30/triplicane-youth-killed-outside-house-four-arrested</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/t2pfw8ew/N-Ajith.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deceased N Ajith</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T04:30:23.674Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Triplicane youth killed outside house, four arrested  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, murder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/30/rupee-trades-in-narrow-range-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade-4</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/fbuum0uq/ANI_20250805082340.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rupee opens at 95.87, slips to 95.97 against US dollar, down 3 paise from previous close.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T04:29:09.842Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee trades in narrow range against US dollar in early trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Rupee, US Dollar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/30/bankers-doctors-too-victims-of-digital-finance-fraud-iit-study</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/747gv28d/TN-police.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The researchers identified four prominent vulnerabilities including anticipated gain, fear, lack of awareness and threats to self-worth.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T04:27:07.417Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bankers &amp; doctors too victims of digital finance fraud: IIT study</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, financial cybercrime</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/30/kadapa-set-for-a-tough-contest-in-local-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/73c5a6ec-040c-43a0-897b-9cae51265a5c/DTRJ_SJTY.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T04:26:47.283Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kadapa set for a tough contest in local polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Local polls, Kadapa</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Sep/30/tambaram-residents-want-property-tax-rates-reviewed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-16/lqfry6jf/House-tax.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T04:25:19.627Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tambaram residents want property tax rates reviewed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, property tax</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/30/rs-46-lakh-expenses-for-dousing-blaze-sparks-smoke-of-suspicion-in-karur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/9rognm0s/Mayor-Kavita-Ganesan.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mayor Kavitha Ganesan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T04:23:43.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 46 lakh expenses for dousing blaze sparks smoke of suspicion in Karur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Mayor Kavitha Ganesan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/30/rs-400-crore-development-works-to-take-off-in-vizag</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/spj21we9/df8aaa28-688a-41a3-ab75-2820a00f9675.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ketan Garg issued the directions during an inspection of central median development works</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T04:23:12.089Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 400 crore development works to take off in Vizag</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Vizag, development works</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/rs-3000-crore-drugs-seized-from-iranian-boat-in-arabian-sea-5-pak-nationals-detained</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/o8uwgt2q/Indian-Cost-gaurd-1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pakistani crew members</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T04:21:00.123Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 3,000 crore worth of drugs seized from Iranian boat in Arabian Sea; five Pak nationals detained</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, World, drugs, Iranian boat, Pak nationals detained</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/30/vizag-gitam-assistant-professor-studies-arctic-water-pollution</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/cj0hqr7t/9bc3bf47-398d-44e5-aad0-1c11de36f209.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Manoj P Rayaroth</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T04:18:35.557Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vizag GITAM assistant professor studies Arctic water pollution</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Vizag, GITAM assistant professor, Arctic water pollution</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/30/ministers-hand-over-rs-6l-aid-to-pollachi-caste-assault-victim</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/6antm4i9/minister42909cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ministers Vanni Arasu and V Sampath Kumar with officials at Coimbatore MCH on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T04:18:21.037Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ministers hand over Rs 6L aid to Pollachi caste assault victim</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Vanni Arasu, caste assault victim, V Sampath Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/30/tidco-invites-bid-for-feasibility-study-for-fintech-hub-in-kovai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-15/xa21eh2y/TIDCO.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) logo.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T04:14:50.350Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tidco invites bid for feasibility study for fintech hub in Kovai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TIDCO</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/30/ccmc-chief-inspects-civic-facilities-leads-world-heart-day-awareness-rally-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/k3m4d7kk/Katta-Ravi-Teja.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CCMC Commissioner Katta Ravi Teja</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T04:13:37.991Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CCMC chief inspects civic facilities, leads World Heart Day awareness rally</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, World Heart Day, Katta Ravi Teja</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/30/polavaram-set-to-be-on-ecotourism-map-soon</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/8gjg1bmc/6a3ab700-f8a0-4a68-820e-d31ae323c178.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Polavaram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T04:13:21.329Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Polavaram set to be on eco‑tourism map soon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Polavaram, eco‑tourism map</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/30/forest-staff-in-coimbatore-intensify-monitoring-of-wild-jumbo-vettaiyan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-10/xw8b5kiy/Jumbo-death.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Express illustration</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T04:06:47.563Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Forest staff in Coimbatore intensify monitoring of wild jumbo 'Vettaiyan'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Jumbo, Vettaiyan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/30/moroccos-king-appoints-the-countrys-first-female-prime-minister</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/ohsfcaee/Morocco-first-female-PM.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, Moroccan minister, politician and mayor of Marrakech, takes part in an electoral rally for Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) ahead of the upcoming legislative elections, in Tangier, Morocco, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T04:03:15.887Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Morocco's king appoints the country's first female prime minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Morocco's king, first female prime minister</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/30/fly-ash-slurry-inundates-agricultural-fields-near-mettur-thermal-power-station-in-salem</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-09/9wxr89hs/Rains-wash-fly-ash-into.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Recently, water mixed with ash reportedly leaked from the storage area at the rear of the power station and entered the agricultural fields located nearby.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T04:02:45.406Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fly ash slurry inundates agricultural fields near Mettur thermal power station in Salem</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, fly ash, Mettur Thermal Power Station</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/30/tamil-nadu-two-brothers-killed-in-tiff-over-use-of-pathway-to-land</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-23/v3y4rly4/Murder-Stories.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dalton suffered grievous injuries and died while being taken to Tirunelveli Medical College Hospital. Nicolas was admitted in a private hospital where he succumbed to injuries.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T04:00:02.406Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu: Two brothers killed in tiff over use of pathway to land</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, brothers, quarrel, stabbed to death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/30/tn-government-disrespecting-us-not-implementing-new-projects-councillors</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/214g3bzh/1-53-1-29ycor42909try4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The empty chairs after the DMK members walked out of the city corporation council meeting to protest the corporations lack of function in Tiruchy on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:57:32.340Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN government disrespecting us, not implementing new projects: Councillors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tiruchy City Corporation, council meeting, Mayor Mu Anbalagan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/30/replace-damaged-and-missing-idols-in-big-temple-madras-hc-tells-tn-government</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-28/2krtu76k/HC-madras.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:47:26.727Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Replace damaged and missing idols in Big Temple, Madras HC tells TN government</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Ashta Dikpalakar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/30/criminal-cases-against-cops-home-secretary-asked-to-submit-report-by-october-1</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/nipfdm9i/Court-seeks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai Bench of Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:46:30.740Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Criminal cases against cops: Home secretary asked to submit report by October 1</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, criminal cases, police officials</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/30/sans-sir-tvk-wouldve-won-more-seats-formed-majority-govt-minister-rajmohan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/xtw9lxa7/New-Project-2026-09-19T070305.371.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister A Rajmohan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:41:50.514Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sans SIR, TVK would’ve won more seats &amp; formed majority govt: Minister Rajmohan </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TVK, Rajmohan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/30/women-allege-microfinance-loan-fraud-in-ganjam-district</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/jpgba6wq/microfinance.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The victims after submitting their memorandum to the Ganjam collector.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:39:32.879Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women allege microfinance loan fraud in Ganjam district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Ganjam district, loan fraud case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/30/aiadmk-left-target-tn-government-over-mekedatu-project-demand-all-party-meeting</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami</image:caption>
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<news:title>AIADMK, Left target TN government over Mekedatu project, demand all-party meeting</news:title>
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<news:title>Five held for attack on Odisha's excise, police personnel</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:36:11.380Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2 bikes, 1 car, e-rickshaw haul 60K tonne waste in Rourkela, get paid Rs 3.29 cr: CAG</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/30/sit-likely-to-file-chargesheet-in-veeramani-case-within-10-days</loc>
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<image:caption>Granite baron ‘Gem’ R Veeramani</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:35:09.711Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIT likely to file chargesheet in Veeramani case within 10 days</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/30/cm-eac-formed-to-steer-odisha-to-15-trillion-economy-by-2047</loc>
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<image:caption>Odisha CM Mohan Majhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:34:12.260Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM-EAC formed to steer Odisha to $1.5 trillion economy by 2047</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/30/bypoll-deferment-not-indefinite-eci</loc>
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<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:33:03.211Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bypoll deferment not indefinite: ECI </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/30/19-arrested-for-fishing-in-odishas-gahirmatha-sanctuary</loc>
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<image:caption>The arrested fishermen.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:30:50.386Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>19 arrested for fishing in Odisha's Gahirmatha sanctuary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, GPS, Olive Ridley turtles, Bhitarkanika National Park, Gahirmatha sanctuary</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/30/preserving-tamil-literature-a-sharedresponsibility-says-speaker-prabhakar</loc>
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<image:caption>Speaker J C D Prabhakar and other dignitaries at VIT-Chennai on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:29:35.699Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Preserving Tamil literature a shared
responsibility, says Speaker Prabhakar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Literature, Speaker Prabhakar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/30/19-projects-worth-rs-33k-crore-okayed-to-create-10k-jobs-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:caption>Odisha CM Mohan Majhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:29:35.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>19 projects worth Rs 3.3K crore okayed, to create 10K jobs in Odisha</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/30/tdp-office-attack-accused-challenge-rowdy-sheets</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:28:07.621Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TDP office attack accused challenge rowdy sheets</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/30/carney-accuses-us-steelmaker-of-betraying-canadian-workers-after-layoffs-tied-to-trump-tariffs</loc>
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<image:caption>Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney is seen from behind a glass pane as he waits to meet with President of Chile José Antonio Kast, not shown, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN headquarters on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:27:12.633Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Carney accuses US steelmaker of betraying Canadian workers after layoffs tied to Trump tariffs</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/30/bodies-of-elderly-couple-found-hanging-in-koraputs-lodge</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:27:12.431Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bodies of elderly couple found hanging in Koraput's lodge </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Koraput, death by hanging</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/30/meet-peoples-aspirations-in-governance-cm-chandrababu-naidu</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:26:56.179Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meet people’s aspirations in governance: CM Chandrababu Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/30/three-killed-as-crane-collapses-on-workers-at-construction-project-in-tirupati</loc>
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<image:caption>Three construction workers died when a crane lost control and collapsed at a building site on DBR Hospital Road in Tirupati on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:25:57.185Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three killed as crane collapses on workers at construction project in Tirupati</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/30/odisha-bjp-leader-attacked-with-sharp-weapon</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:23:47.933Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha BJP leader attacked with sharp weapon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha BJP, MKCG Medical College and Hospital, Ganjam district, attacked with knife</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/30/ashok-basa-new-chair-of-wfeo-audit-committee</loc>
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<image:caption>Former president of Institution of Engineers (India) Ashok Basa</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:23:47.675Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ashok Basa new chair of WFEO audit committee</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/30/singapore-minister-k-shanmugam-offers-to-help-ap-strengthen-edu-system</loc>
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<image:caption>Singapore Law minister K Shanmugam (Photo| ANI)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:23:26.544Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Singapore Minister K Shanmugam offers to help AP strengthen edu system</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Singapore Minister K Shanmugam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/30/meet-to-chart-ter-growth-plan-today</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:22:35.334Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meet to chart TER growth plan today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/30/revenue-minister-anagani-accuses-jagan-of-shielding-accused-in-vivekananda-murder-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Revenue Minister Anagani</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:21:28.163Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Revenue Minister Anagani accuses Jagan of shielding accused in Vivekananda murder case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Revenue Minister Anagani</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/30/india-bloc-calls-odisha-bandh-on-october-8-over-mmdr-act-sir-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati being taken into a police van during the INDIA bloc protest demonstration against MMDR Amendment Act and SIR, at Mahatma Gandhi Marg in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:21:09.880Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INDIA bloc calls Odisha bandh on October 8 over MMDR Act, SIR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha Bandh, MMDR Act</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/30/odisha-cops-husband-stabbed-looted-shot-dead</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/riesxonl/husband.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police cordoning off the crime scene at Hanuman chowk in Keonjhar on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:20:53.106Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha cop’s husband stabbed, looted &amp; shot dead</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha cops, stabbed, shot dead</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/30/ap-hc-hears-rival-pleason-group-i-evaluation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-23/svpo8f8v/Maintain-decorum.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:20:11.253Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP HC hears rival pleas
on Group-I evaluation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh High Court</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/30/implementation-of-road-safety-training-held-at-rayapudi-crda</loc>
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<image:caption>The workshop focused on data-driven road safety frameworks.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:19:57.264Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Implementation of Road Safety’ training held at Rayapudi CRDA </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, CRDA, road safety</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/30/pre-surgery-tests-are-included-in-cashless-cover-under-gjay-says-minister-mukesh-mahaling</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister of Health and Family Welfare Mukesh Mahaling</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:17:28.548Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pre-surgery tests are included in cashless cover under GJAY, says Minister Mukesh Mahaling  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Mukesh Mahaling, GJAY</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/30/two-rourkela-youths-held-in-mule-account-racket</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-08/4ealy7tr/ANI_20250908102749.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:17:20.929Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two Rourkela youths held in mule account racket</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Rourkela, IT Act, mule account racket</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/30/second-suicide-in-five-days-at-andhra-medical-college-shocks-students</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Medical College classroom</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:17:19.955Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Second suicide in five days at Andhra Medical College shocks students</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Medical College, Second suicide</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/30/cm-vijay-meets-hero-cop-who-caught-gutkha-gang-in-coimbatore</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and DGP Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal with head constable M Velmurugan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:17:01.802Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Vijay meets hero cop who caught gutkha gang in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, gutkha gang, constable M Velmurugan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/30/two-indian-nationals-charged-with-selling-fake-ozempic-in-us-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:15:59.701Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two Indian nationals charged with selling fake Ozempic in US</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, United States, Indian nationals, Ozempic</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/30/not-a-single-malaria-fatality-will-be-tolerated-in-andhra-pradesh-health-commissioner</loc>
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<image:caption>The Commissioner ordered active vector control measures, including Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:15:54.608Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Not a single malaria fatality will be tolerated in Andhra Pradesh: Health Commissioner</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Health Commissioner, malaria fatality</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Sep/30/domestic-market-key-to-aqua-growth</loc>
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<image:caption>ICAR’s JK Jena and Prabhas Pradhan said India is the world’s second-largest shrimp producer, with AP contributing over 70% of output.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:15:35.997Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Domestic market key to aqua growth’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, National Fisheries Development Board</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/30/quality-concerns-nine-member-team-of-works-department-scans-gate-bazaar-flyover-in-berhampur</loc>
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<image:caption>The under-construction flyover being inspected by team members.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:15:11.660Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quality concerns: nine member team of Works department scans Gate Bazaar flyover in Berhampur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Berhampur, Gate Bazaar flyover, Odisha Bridge and Construction Corporation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Sep/30/mechanic-beaten-to-death-after-row-in-autonagar</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:14:30.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mechanic beaten to death after row in Autonagar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, death</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/30/cm-mohan-charan-majhi-stresses-families-role-in-ensuring-nutrition</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/3q1k8xos/3029anganutsav2909chn17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday emphasised the need for greater involvement of fathers and other family members in ensuring proper nutrition and care of children.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:13:54.679Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Mohan Charan Majhi stresses families’ role in ensuring nutrition  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, nutrition, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Sep/30/civic-body-steps-up-preparations-for-saras-mela</loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:13:42.377Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Civic body steps up preparations for Saras Mela</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Vijayawada, Saras Mela</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/30/ap-jac-seeks-uninterrupted-cashless-treatment-for-employees-under-ehs</loc>
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<image:caption>The AP JAC leaders sought a system similar to the medical facility extended to IAS officers</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:13:26.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP JAC seeks uninterrupted cashless treatment for employees under EHS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, AP JAC, EHS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Sep/30/public-urination-persists-raising-stink-in-vijayawada</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:12:51.215Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Public urination persists, raising stink in Vijayawada </news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Vijayawada Municipal Corporation, public urination</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/30/paddy-procurement-crosses-14-l-tonnes-in-madurai-surpassing-3-year-record</loc>
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<image:caption>Workers drying the recently procured paddy before the hulling process in Madurai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:12:10.936Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Paddy procurement crosses 1.4 L tonnes in Madurai, surpassing 3-year record</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Paddy procurement</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/30/blaring-music-during-festivities-creates-nuisance-in-cuttack</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-14/dstzymvl/C_53_1_CH1509_45583620.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:11:37.365Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Blaring music during festivities creates 
nuisance in Cuttack</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Cuttack, festivities, DJ music</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Sep/30/bhubaneswar-puri-to-be-model-sanitation-cities</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-10/ffk59xxl/ANI_20260308091156.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:10:38.424Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhubaneswar, Puri to be model sanitation cities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar, Puri</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/30/only-5k-qr-pass-holders-allowed-in-cm-vijays-dharapuram-campaign</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/p8uqz5qx/20260925921f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Vijay’s campaign meeting will be held at around 3 pm on Wednesday at Maruthi Nagar in Chithravuthanpalayam village, in Dharapuram.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:10:14.270Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Only 5K QR pass holders allowed in CM Vijay's Dharapuram campaign</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, C Joseph Vijay, Dharapuram bypoll, QR pass holders</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/30/strict-timelines-for-mining-land-nocs-andhra-pradesh-official-mukesh-kumar-meena</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/qr5wdjbe/Strict.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mukesh Kumar Meena</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:09:11.890Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Strict timelines for mining land NOCs: Andhra Pradesh official Mukesh Kumar Meena</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Mukesh Kumar Meena, mining land NOCs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/30/pass-introduced-to-ease-travel-on-namo-bharat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-24/s3l0rekm/namo-bharat-train120509.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Namo Bharat</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:08:50.599Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pass introduced to ease travel on Namo Bharat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Namo Bharat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/30/ai-can-expand-credit-education-access-for-underserved-nobel-laureate-at-ashoka-university</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/bupa7vnm/neville075351.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IGL is developing a CERN pilot to offer four Ashoka undergraduates a four-month research and advanced-learning experience in Geneva and Europe.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:07:49.041Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI can expand credit, education access for underserved: Nobel laureate at Ashoka University </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Ashoka University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/30/retired-engineer-in-vijayawada-loses-rs-1025-crore-in-digital-arrest-rs-725-crore-frozen</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/0m3js5ej/202608043891831.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:07:11.254Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Retired engineer in Vijayawada loses Rs 10.25 crore in digital arrest; Rs 7.25 crore frozen</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada, Digital arrest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/30/odishas-ravenshaw-university-student-alleges-ragging-by-seniors-over-gaming-row</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/rsrzjo7c/Ravenshaw.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The incident reportedly occurred late on Monday night. All of them, including the complainant, are hostel boarders.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:06:52.387Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha's Ravenshaw University student alleges ragging by seniors over gaming row </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, ragging, Ravenshaw University, caste-based slurs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/30/paris-eiffel-tower-says-chief-to-step-down-after-uproar-over-removing-women-staff</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-30/jzng8hpx/C_1_1_CH1244_108392444.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Beautiful spring evening view of the Eiffel Tower and skyline of Paris, France.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:04:48.325Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Paris Eiffel Tower says chief to step down after uproar over removing women staff</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Eiffel Tower, women staff, BAPS, Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/30/delhis-late-september-temperature-dips-to-rare-low-coolest-in-years-says-met-dept</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-23/r5ywr7gl/ANI_20260323033235.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:04:23.284Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi’s late-September temperature dips to rare low, coolest in years, says Met dept</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi temperature</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/30/rs-6-crore-from-dmf-funds-given-for-foreign-education-of-five-students-cag</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/8/8/original/TheComptrollerandAuditorGeneralCAGofficeinNewDelhi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) office in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:03:45.453Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 6 crore from DMF funds given for foreign education of five students: CAG</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, CAG, DMF funds</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/30/delhi-hc-imposes-rs-1-lakh-cost-on-lawyer-for-virtual-appearance-from-moving-car-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-07/p5fz87kx/STOCKPTI91220220414.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi HC</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:02:07.873Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC imposes Rs 1 lakh cost on lawyer for virtual appearance from moving car 	</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi HC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/30/two-years-on-rs-13-cr-fish-meat-market-in-tns-tiruchy-reeks-of-neglect</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/47q7lqgg/shop.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The pathetic condition of fish-cum-meat market on EB Road near Gandhi Market in Tiruchy on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>(Top) Cracks on walls of the market; Wastewater flows out till the parking area due to clogged drain | MK Ashok Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:01:38.473Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two years on, Rs 13-cr fish &amp; meat market in TN's Tiruchy reeks of neglect</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, fish &amp; meat market</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/30/odisha-government-may-decide-on-student-union-polls-this-academic-year</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/vp5t7c77/newindianexpress2026-04-25vqr9o07fNew-Project-2026-04-25T071254.751.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Student union elections were last held in Odisha in 2017. The previous BJD government stopped the polls in 2018, citing various reasons, including Cyclone Titli, campus-related issues and later the Covid-19 pandemic.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T03:01:31.735Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha government may decide on student union polls this academic year</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, ABVP, BJD, Odisha government, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Minister Suryabanshi Suraj</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/30/driver-and-conductor-charged-with-rape-in-delhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/mnb174ls/Driver-conductor-charged.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On August 4, the minor allegedly boarded a bus in Greater Noida after being told it was headed to Noida Sector 63.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:59:51.235Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Driver and conductor charged with rape in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/30/encroached-public-spaces-leaves-road-users-disappointed-in-coimbatore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/9/4/original/Ariyalur_town_encroachment.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Public roads and pathways being increasingly encroached upon</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:56:54.353Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Encroached public spaces leaves road users disappointed in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Encroached public spaces</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/30/british-police-find-no-explosives-but-questions-remain-after-arrests-near-a-us-run-military-base</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/kkiw54gw/US-air-base-in-UK.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police guard a road leading to RAF Fairford, in Fairford, England, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:54:59.045Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>British police find no explosives but questions remain after arrests near a US-run military base</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, British police, RAF Fairford, US-run military base</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/30/33l-more-electors-cleared-for-final-rolls-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:caption>Photo used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:53:40.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>3.3L more electors cleared for final rolls in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, Chief Electoral Officer, AEROs</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Sep/30/asian-games-2026-indian-womens-compound-archery-team-wins-gold-with-world-record-score</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/u3ivz4t4/AP26273091560925.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gold medalist, India team members celebrate on the podium during the medal ceremony for the compound women's team in archery at the Asian Games in Okazaki, Japan, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:52:51.761Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games 2026: Indian women's compound archery team wins gold with world-record score</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Asian Games 2026, Chikitha Taniparthi, women's compound archery, Prithika Pradeep</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Sep/30/ccmb-hyderabad-study-finds-viral-link-to-parkinsons-protein-clumps</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/d7rlso45/CCMB.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Scientists (right) working on a study on the molecular mechanism (above) through which RNA virus infections may accelerate the formation of amyloid clumps associated with Parkinson’s.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:51:36.585Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CCMB- Hyderabad study finds viral link to Parkinson’s protein clumps</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Parkinson, CCMB- Hyderabad, RNA viruses</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/30/use-tech-to-fix-civic-challenges-faced-by-city-l-g-taranjit-singh-sandhu-to-nsut</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/zdr2tcog/Use-tech-to-fix-civic-challenges.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu chairing the sixth court meet of NSUT, where he lauded the university’s academic growth</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:49:40.264Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Use tech to fix civic challenges faced by city: L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu to NSUT</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Netaji Subhas University of Technology</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Sep/30/telangana-acb-finds-rs-3-crore-assets-in-nims-doctor-da-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-01/rvzjtbsg/ANI_20250301171857.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana ACB.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:49:34.861Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana ACB finds Rs 3 crore assets in NIMS doctor DA case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, NIMS, Telangana ACB</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/30/congress-trying-to-create-anarchy-says-karnataka-bjp-president-by-vijayendra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-30/xwxtsfoo/202601303656371.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka BJP chief Vijayendra</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:49:32.496Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress trying to create anarchy, says Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Congress, BJP chief BY Vijayendra</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Sep/30/rs-25-crore-boche-tea-lucky-draw-not-illegal-rules-kerala-lok-ayukta</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/8/12/original/court_hamGmeraCCd121122asaA1G111121212.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:48:47.815Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 25-crore ‘Boche Tea’ lucky draw not illegal, rules Kerala Lok Ayukta</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Lok Ayukta, ‘Boche Tea’ lucky draw</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/30/man-stabbed-to-death-after-tip-off-by-cousin-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/hjygg0tr/death-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:47:47.471Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man stabbed to death after tip off by cousin in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, death, Delhi man</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Sep/30/by-polls-congress-leadership-ramya-draw-flak-after-partys-chirayinkeezhu-defeat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-08/5bpnrgr4/images-2026-09-08T084037.053.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chirayinkeezhu MLA Ramya Haridas</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:46:45.172Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>By-polls: Congress leadership, Ramya draw flak after party’s Chirayinkeezhu defeat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Congress leadership, Chirayinkeezhu, by-polls</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/30/karnataka-hc-directs-reconsideration-of-plea-for-job-on-compassionate-grounds</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-16/2wubqiff/HC-sentences-drunk.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka HC</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:46:43.137Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC directs reconsideration of plea for job on compassionate grounds </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka HC, Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/30/farmers-oppose-telangana-governments-request-for-water-from-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-13/pd5jw8g8/State-govt-to-work.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Telangana government’s request to Karnataka, seeking water from Almatti and Narayanapura reservoirs, is facing opposition from the farmers.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:44:46.386Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farmers oppose Telangana government’s request for water from  Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, CM  DK Shivakumar, Almatti and Narayanapura reservoirs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Sep/30/amid-call-for-a-leadership-change-cpm-to-hold-extended-district-committee-meet-in-thiruvananthapuram</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-27/ckojx7lw/pinarayi095119.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:44:23.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amid call for a leadership change, CPM to hold extended district committee meet in Thiruvananthapuram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, CPM</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Sep/30/greener-surroundings-planned-around-two-lakes-in-hyderabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/x8fy3szt/Greener.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At Sunnam Cheruvu, Ranganath directed officials to immediately complete work on the inlet channel, construction of a culvert and the approach road.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:44:22.141Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Greener surroundings planned around two lakes in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, CMC, Dasara festivities, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, HYDRAA chief AV Ranganath</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/30/activists-oppose-move-to-shift-students-to-karnataka-public-schools</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-06/wec1zhj6/school-095607.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:41:38.133Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Activists oppose move to shift students to Karnataka Public Schools</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, activists, Karnataka public schools</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/30/telanganas-jntu-students-block-nh-over-ragging-incident</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/evf4wkqd/dharna12909chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students of the JNTU holding dharna accusing ragging in the campus at Sultanpur on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:41:09.409Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana's JNTU students block NH over ragging incident</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Protest, ragging, JNTU</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Sep/30/by-polls-its-udf-2-ldf-1-in-ernakulam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-01/y8qbmpu4/GWMC-works.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana government preparing for civic body elections in Warangal.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:41:04.916Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>By-polls: It’s UDF 2, LDF 1 in Ernakulam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Ernakulam, by-polls</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Sep/30/toofan-arrests-concerns-over-post-bail-drug-chains</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/1vz91w4e/post-bail-drug.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:39:48.443Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Toofan arrests: Concerns over post-bail drug chains</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, post-bail drug chains, Toofan arrests</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Sep/30/textile-industrialist-b-k-patodia-dies-at-81-4</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/hmpymfrn/New-Project-72.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Textile industrialist B K Patodia</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:38:59.876Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Textile industrialist B K Patodia dies at 81</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Cochin Chamber of Commerce, Textile industrialist B K Patodia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2026/Sep/30/shivani-sibals-moms-peels-back-the-hidden-realities-of-delhis-elite-mothers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/44pdgwxb/069A2887.JPG.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Author Shivani Sibal</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/n3630w9m/moms.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:37:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shivani Sibal’s Moms peels back the hidden realities of Delhi’s elite mothers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Books, Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/30/justice-league-financier-not-employer-not-liable-for-compensation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-23/omyfirem/Govt-nod.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:36:53.205Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Justice league | ‘Financier not employer, not liable for compensation’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court, Telangana Mazdoor Union, Payment of Wages Act</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/30/tamil-nadu-four-arrested-for-burglary-at-youtubers-house-cctv-footage-gives-breakthrough</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-14/4a972kzx/TNIEimport2019524originalCrimehandcuffPhoto.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:36:38.756Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu: Four arrested for burglary at YouTuber’s house; CCTV footage gives breakthrough</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, burglary, youtuber</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/30/man-stabs-receptionist-to-death-on-maramon-resort-premises</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/tf2gpyva/New-Project-71.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dinsha S</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:35:58.252Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man stabs receptionist to death on  Maramon resort premises</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, receptionist, Maramon resort</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/30/close-contests-in-university-of-hyderabad-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-19/g5cqon2r/PAYUOH01.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>University of Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:34:38.029Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Close contests in University of Hyderabad polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, University of Hyderabad, ABVP, SFI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/30/rage-over-rejection-man-sets-woman-self-on-fire-in-vijayanagar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-28/w07da7v1/ANI_20250628182320.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:34:16.206Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rage over rejection: Man sets woman, self on fire in Vijayanagar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Fire, Vijayanagar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/29/ldf-gains-ground-in-first-civic-by-polls-after-udf-government-assumes-charge-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/efmdo58y/Viajayan-satheesan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former CM Pinarayi Vijayan (L), Kerala CM Satheesan</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:32:51.059Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LDF gains ground in first civic by-polls after UDF government assumes charge in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, LDF, UDF, by-polls</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/30/attica-gold-case-ed-officials-seize-rs-75-lakh-gold</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/j62930te/officials.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The ED said information gathered from the FIRs was corroborated by other verifiable material collected during its investigation into the alleged money-laundering activities.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:31:11.041Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Attica Gold case: ED officials seize Rs 7.5 lakh, gold</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, ED, PMLA, Attica Gold case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Sep/30/argentinas-post-messi-era-begins-against-bolivia-coach-discusses-future-of-no-10-jersey</loc>
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<image:caption>Argentina's Tomas Palacios controls the ball as he trains with his team for an international friendly soccer match against Bolivia in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:30:27.499Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Argentina's post-Messi era begins against Bolivia, coach discusses future of No. 10 jersey</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Argentina, post- Lionel Messi era</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/30/sabarimala-shop-e-auction-scrapped-over-info-leak</loc>
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<image:caption>Sabarimala</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:28:35.921Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sabarimala shop e-auction scrapped over info leak</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Sabarimala, e-auction</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/30/48-delhi-villages-get-urban-tag-for-better-civic-development</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-25/ifdswpyy/mcs112532.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Municipal Corporation of Delhi building.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:28:19.772Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>48 Delhi villages get urban tag for better civic development</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Municipal Corporation of Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Sep/30/bengaluru-city-police-revamp-on-gba-lines-likely-next-month</loc>
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<image:caption>Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) head office.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:27:48.455Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru City Police revamp on GBA lines likely next month</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru City Police, GBA</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/30/plight-of-cancer-patients-still-distressing-says-kerala-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/ujqkrgxy/202609293959470.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:27:47.582Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plight of cancer patients still distressing, says Kerala HC </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala HC, cancer patients</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/30/pollution-control-house-meet-disrupted-by-opposition-over-tilak-nagar-slapgate</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/2szijn08/assembly-erupts-jnk090433.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The discussion was disrupted as Opposition leaders, led by AAP’s Ankush Narang, protested over the Deputy CM Verma-youth incident during a street-encroachment inspection in Tilak Nagar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:25:57.904Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pollution control House meet disrupted by Opposition over Tilak Nagar slapgate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, Municipal Corporation of Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/30/vizag-man-held-for-killing-woman-in-hotel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-22/xqadrwie/202504223385176.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:25:22.835Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vizag man held for killing woman in hotel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Visakhapatnam, Oyo Hotels, held for murder</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/30/siblings-5-3-found-dead-in-water-tank-near-keralas-kozhinjampara</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-07/bgbjrypj/drowning.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:24:56.152Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Siblings, 5 &amp; 3, found dead in water tank  near Kerala's Kozhinjampara</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, water tank, Kozhinjampara</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/30/mcd-awards-cleaning-contracts-for-rs-1805-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/o4owqv86/MCD-awards.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Each machine will cover 40 km per day shift for 312 days a year</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:22:03.124Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MCD awards cleaning contracts for Rs 1,805 crore </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi MCD, Graded Response Action Plan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Sep/30/bengaluru-auto-driver-arrested-after-video-of-clash-with-two-girls-goes-viral</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-07/t9apkqsp/202507073446065.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:21:39.283Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru auto driver arrested after video of clash with two girls goes viral</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, auto driver, arrested</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/30/indiramma-house-keys-in-one-year-minister-ponguleti-reddy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-03/m6ijqvsz/600-sqft-built.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Revenue &amp; Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:21:08.914Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indiramma house keys in one year: Minister Ponguleti Reddy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Indiramma houses, Minister Ponguleti Reddy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Sep/30/chennai-lakes-just-38-full-second-lowest-storage-in-five-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/13xw8g0z/Chennai-lakes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Poondi reservoir in Chennai is at 30.4% of its storage capacity.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:19:51.522Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai lakes just 38% full, second-lowest storage in five years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, El Nino, Chennai reservoirs</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/30/delhi-govt-to-machine-clean-dust-on-smaller-roads</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/i8c2l36z/rekha-cabinet-meet105000.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Cabinet decided to expand mechanised cleaning to smaller roads, citing road dust as a major source of particulate pollution.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:19:45.434Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi govt to machine-clean dust on smaller roads</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi govt, Winter Action Plan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/30/telanganas-malkapur-village-farmers-oppose-acquisition-of-fertile-lands</loc>
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<image:caption>Photo used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:17:57.327Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana's Malkapur village farmers oppose acquisition of fertile lands</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, acquisitions, Land Acquisition Act, TGIIC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/30/kochi-in-line-to-get-united-nations-varsity-campus</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-05/k17sql2x/ANI_20240807115442.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>UNU, it seems, wants to establish a campus that benefits the Global South.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:17:11.109Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi in line to get United Nations varsity campus</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kochi, United Nations varsity campus</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/30/salafis-condemn-mecca-attack</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/h9puprg2/Salafis-condemn.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>KNM secretary A I Abdul Majeed Swalahi with Saudi Ambassador Haytham bin Hassan Al-Maliki</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:15:17.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Salafis condemn Mecca attack</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, KNM, A I Abdul Majeed Swalahi, Mecca attack</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/30/behind-the-curtain-lobbying-shaped-cultural-academy-picks-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/w6hqdblb/political-chair100633.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:14:28.188Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Behind the curtain, lobbying shaped cultural academy picks in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, kerala, Lobbying, cultural academy picks</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/30/telangana-evicted-by-son-elderly-couple-restored-to-home</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/w4u1j1s3/Evicted.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials escort the elderly couple home as per the collector’s orders in Nalgonda on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:13:27.346Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Evicted by son, elderly couple restored to home</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, RDO, Maintenance and Care of Parents and Senior Citizens Act</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/30/100-ownership-deal-uae-consortium-acquires-kerala-blasters</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-14/7uz2eoku/4917103c584c0471913a8be0a93fedd9.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Blasters logo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:11:55.386Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>100% ownership deal: UAE consortium acquires Kerala Blasters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Blasters, UAE consortium</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/30/two-get-life-term-for-abducting-killing-woman-in-2021-hosapete-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-05/v3kyev3s/202609053930980.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:11:30.455Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two get life term for abducting, killing woman in 2021 Hosapete case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, life term, Hosapete case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/30/madurai-bench-of-madras-hc-quashes-charges-on-si-couple-in-kavin-murder-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Justice R Vijayakumar passed separate orders on two petitions filed by the couple.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kavin Selva Ganesh, the Chennai-based techie, who was publicly hacked to death on July 27, 2025</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:11:01.834Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madurai Bench of Madras HC quashes charges on SI couple in Kavin murder case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kavin murder case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/30/civic-bypoll-outcome-signals-ldf-comeback-claims-cpm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/vbmmgkq1/m-v-govindan-1094329.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CPM state secretary M V Govindan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:11:00.707Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Civic bypoll outcome signals LDF comeback, claims CPM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, CPM, LDF comeback, Civic bypoll</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/30/kochi-airport-plans-luggage-pickup-from-home</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/5fvb3z47/202605223797486.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kochi airport</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:06:17.506Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi airport plans luggage pickup from home</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kochi Airport, luggage pickup</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/30/july-september-rains-keep-nalgonda-district-just-below-drought-mark</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/vdnjgp9f/newindianexpress2026-09-10kx9vd5z6New-Project-69.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rainfall distribution, however, remains uneven. Eighteen districts are currently recording deficits of more than 20%. After Nalgonda, Nirmal has recorded a 50% deficit, followed by Jogulamba Gadwal at 45%, Wanaparthy at 37%, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri at 35% and Sangareddy at 33%.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:05:43.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>July, September rains keep Nalgonda district just below drought mark</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Nalgonda district, rainfall deficit, drought-like conditions</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/30/karnataka-hc-directs-kic-to-suggest-uniform-rti-format</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/0tchilro/C_53_1_CH1509_4540337.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:05:39.596Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC directs KIC to suggest uniform RTI format</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, RTI, Karnataka HC</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/30/for-thiruvananthapuram-zoo-rheas-and-hyenas-have-been-a-swapping-success</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/8t75sipm/For-T’Puram.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Grey and white rheas inside their open enclosure at Thiruvananthapuram zoo</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/lzep14ms/swapping’-success.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Visitors at the Thiruvananthapuram zoo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:04:39.420Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>For Thiruvananthapuram zoo, rheas and hyenas have been a ‘swapping’ success</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/30/rs-3-lakh-crore-scam-act-against-ashok-kheny-or-quit-hd-kumaraswamy-tells-dk-shivakumar</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy addresses the media in Bengaluru on Tuesday. He presented certain documents concerning the alleged NICE scam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:02:47.283Z</news:publication_date>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/30/tgspdcl-demand-touches-12044-mw</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-10/gi079b4v/ANI_20260810094131.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:01:34.970Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TGSPDCL demand touches 12,044 MW</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/30/from-cubicles-to-canopies-kfdc-turns-pristine-jungle-locales-into-remote-workplaces-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/3e03p1a5/jungle-locales-into.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The concept was originally proposed by Forest Minister Shibu Baby John</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/n0qb0wxy/turns-pristine-jungle.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Workation facilities provided by Kerala Forest Development Corporation at Gavi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T02:00:48.687Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From cubicles to canopies: KFDC turns pristine jungle locales into remote workplaces</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/30/moving-with-the-bloom-migratory-beekeeping-finds-more-takers-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/1vol338b/Moving-with-the-b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nearly 90% of the honey produced in Keralam is from beehives in rubber plantations.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T01:59:58.201Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Moving with the bloom: Migratory 
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<image:caption>Venkatapur villagers make a representation to Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy in Hyderabad on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T01:57:32.425Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Our 134 acres merged with Erravalli, allege Venkatapur villagers</news:title>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/lib2sldq/ANI_20260929092132.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana HC directs DGP to identify cops accused of misbehaving with women BRS MLAs.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T01:54:29.284Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC directs DGP to identify cops who misbehaved with BRS women MLAs</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>CM DK Shivakumar, LoP in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy and AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal in conversation ahead of the CWC meeting</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T01:54:28.603Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Why did Kumaraswamy’s family acquire land in NICE area?’ asks DK Shivakumar</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T01:54:10.997Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ahmedabad Diary | Setback for AAP as three candidates back Congress</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ahmedabad Diary, Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation polls</news:keywords>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T01:52:57.798Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tale of two states: 20% quota for Agniveers in MP, 10% in Maharashtra</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Agniveers</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/30/tpcc-president-mahesh-credits-tagore-for-congresss-success-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:caption>TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud greets his counterpart from Tamilnadu Manickam Tagore on the latters visit to Gandhi Bhavan in Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T01:50:07.343Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TPCC president Mahesh credits Tagore for Congress’s success in Telangana</news:title>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T01:47:22.516Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman raped in Bihar hotel, video goes viral</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/30/nice-project-minister-cheluvarayaswamy-questions-kumaraswamys-double-standards</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka Water Resources Minister N Chaluvarayaswamy (L) and Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T01:46:46.109Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NICE project: Minister Cheluvarayaswamy questions Kumaraswamy’s ‘double standards’</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>BJP state president N Ramchander Rao speaks during a press meet at the party office in Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T01:45:58.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Enrol more graduate voters: Telangana BJP chief Ramchander</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BRS, BJP president N Ramchander Rao</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/jharkhand-hc-wife-cant-be-forced-to-resume-matrimonial-life-at-cost-of-her-dignity</loc>
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<image:caption>Jharkhand HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T01:44:25.455Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand HC: Wife can’t be forced to resume matrimonial life at cost of her dignity</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, marriage, Jharkhand HC</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Sep/30/elephant-that-killed-man-guided-back-to-bannerghatta</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/1dy8imon/wall11217411.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The elephant had broken a portion of the Rajarajeshwari Medical College compound wall before attacking the man on Monday morning</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T01:34:37.459Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elephant that killed man guided back to Bannerghatta </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, elephant, Bannerghatta forest</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/30/deputy-cm-bhatti-calls-for-struggle-to-protect-self-respect-of-dalits</loc>
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<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka speaking at a Dalit-Adivasi Self-Respect Conference organised by the Congress SC and ST MPs Forum in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T01:34:30.488Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deputy CM Bhatti calls for struggle to protect self-respect of Dalits</news:title>
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</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/30/graduates-mlc-polls-aicc-names-two-candidates</loc>
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<image:caption>R Sarvotham Reddy, S Rammohan Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T01:31:13.038Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Graduates MLC polls: AICC names two candidates</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Sep/30/new-road-grid-planned-for-bengalurus-expanding-periphery</loc>
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<image:caption>Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T01:30:30.613Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New road grid planned for Bengaluru’s expanding periphery</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, New road grid, periphery</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/30/cm-revanth-seeks-centres-help-on-tummidihatti</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy meets CR Patil, Union Minister for Jal Shakti in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T01:28:37.132Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth seeks Centre’s help on Tummidihatti</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/barapullah-phase-iii-bridges-east-to-south</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurating Barapullah Ph III on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T01:25:49.285Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Barapullah Phase III bridges east to south</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Barapullah Phase III</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Sep/30/bscc-reclaims-rs-100-crore-land-near-bsk-temple</loc>
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<image:caption>A buldozer demolishes a structure built on government land in Sarakki village</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T01:23:36.743Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BSCC reclaims Rs 100 crore land near BSK Temple</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, BSCC, BSK Temple</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/30/north-korea-denies-souths-claim-it-was-apparently-behind-dmz-mine-blasts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/11/24/original/Kim_Yo_Jong.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kim Jong Un's sister, Kim Yo Jong.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T01:18:34.659Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>North Korea denies South's claim it was apparently behind DMZ mine blasts</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Kim Jong Un, DMZ mine blasts</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/30/us-supreme-court-lifts-limits-on-third-country-deportations</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/t3ax4q5a/202604023730949.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US Supreme Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T01:12:21.544Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US Supreme Court lifts limits on third-country deportations</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/navi-mumbai-airport-targets-90-million-passengers-325-mmt-cargo-capacity-by-2040</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T01:07:33.105Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Navi Mumbai airport targets 90 million passengers, 3.25 mmt cargo capacity by 2040</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Business, Navi Mumbai airport, cargo capacity</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/30/former-haryana-dgp-op-singh-appointed-ceo-of-sankalp-states-new-anti-drug-body-focused-on-youth</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Haryana DGP O P Singh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T01:01:25.925Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former Haryana DGP OP Singh appointed CEO of SANKALP, state’s new anti-drug body focused on youth</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, SANKALP, Former Haryana DGP OP Singh</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Sep/30/are-you-consuming-stress-or-food</loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T00:59:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:keywords>Chennai, nutriwise</news:keywords>
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</url>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Sep/30/where-technology-meets-rehabilitation</loc>
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<image:caption>Sreehari KG and Habib Ali</image:caption>
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<news:title>Where technology meets rehabilitation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Sep/30/when-heel-pain-isnt-just-fatigue</loc>
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<news:title>When heel pain isn’t just fatigue</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Sep/30/veteran-journalist-maya-sharmas-memoir-charts-the-rise-and-unraveling-of-tv-news</loc>
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<image:caption>Maya Sharma</image:caption>
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<news:title>Veteran journalist Maya Sharma’s memoir charts the rise and unraveling of TV news</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, journalist, Maya Sharma</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Sep/30/new-dimension-of-art-at-silaii</loc>
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<image:caption>From left to right: Midhun Mohan, head of digital marketing; Dinesh Babu, COO; Arun Titan founder &amp; CEO; Sowmya Arun, CFO; Abarna, head of government projects; Ragul Kishan, CPO; Dinesh Arunachalam, CMO; Maverick Prem, head of branding; Satya, head of prodcution</image:caption>
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<news:title>New Dimension of Art at SILAII </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Sep/30/dr-aarathi-bellary-healing-through-words</loc>
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<image:caption>Dr Aarathi Bellary</image:caption>
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<news:title>Dr Aarathi Bellary: Healing through words</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Sep/30/when-home-means-something-siennor-trio-is-set-to-release-their-11-track-independent-album-on-the-sense-of-belonging</loc>
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<image:caption>Siennor Trio</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Siennor</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When 'home' means something: Siennor Trio is set to release their 11-track independent album on the sense of belonging</news:title>
<news:keywords>music, album , Siennor Trio, 11-track album, the mansion of memory , chennai , tamil band , independent musicians , Vinay Ramakrishnan , siennor, aranvind murali , ‘Ninaivu Maaligai’ , museum theatre , home , nostalgia, memories , guest musicians , live performance , octobet 17 </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Sep/30/unapologetically-krésha-bajaj</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-30T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Unapologetically Krésha Bajaj</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/29/trump-touts-ai-self-regulation-at-tech-leaders-meet-doubles-down-on-super-intelligence</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump, center, next to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, left, and Elon Musk, right, speaks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, surrounded by top executives of AI firms including, from top left, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Greg Brockman, President of OpenAI, House Speaker Mike Johnson, AMD CEO Lisa Su, Palo Alto Networks Chief Executive Nikesh Arora, and David Sacks.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T20:10:06.550Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump touts AI self-regulation at tech leaders meet, doubles down on 'super intelligence'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, artificial intelligence, AI regulation, US-China AI War</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Sep/29/maharashtra-fda-tightens-infant-food-norms-bans-free-samples-influencer-promotion</loc>
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<image:caption>Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe addresses a press conference in Mumbai, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T19:52:57.675Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra FDA tightens infant food norms, bans free samples, influencer promotion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Maharashtra FDA, Influencer Marketing, Tukaram Mundhe, Food samples</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/drought-declared-in-five-states-as-over-6-lakh-hectares-affected-by-rains-floods</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T19:38:53.211Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drought declared in five states as over 6 lakh hectares affected by rains, floods</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Sep/29/local-sena-ubt-leader-dies-in-thane-after-firing-by-unidentified-assailants</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/4jpxjowl/Sena-UBT-leader-killing.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The incident sparked tension in the area and triggered widespread concern among local party workers and supporters.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T19:32:10.210Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Local Sena (UBT) leader dies in Thane after firing by unidentified assailants</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Pradeep Purnekar Killing, Sena (UBT) Leader Killing, Pradeep Purnekar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/science/2026/Sep/29/dr-hema-sane-the-botanist-who-taught-beyond-plant-names</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/0c4cmxde/Dr-Hema-Sane.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Hema Sane (March 13, 1940 - September 19, 2025</image:caption>
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<news:title>Dr Hema Sane: The botanist who taught beyond plant names</news:title>
<news:keywords>Dr Hema Sane, Botanists in India, Indian botanist, MES Abasaheb Garware College, Fergusson College, Plant taxonomy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/science/2026/Sep/29/what-dna-reveals-about-65000-years-of-indian-ancestry</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/cchgwbtg/Dr-Kumarasamy-Thangaraj.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Kumarasamy Thangaraj</image:caption>
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<news:title>What DNA reveals about 65,000 years of Indian ancestry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Indian ancestry, DNA history, Human migration, Genetic ancestry, Dr Kumarasamy Thangaraj, Andaman population genetics</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/former-haryana-dgp-op-singh-appointed-ceo-of-states-new-anti-drug-body</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T19:22:54.768Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former Haryana DGP OP Singh appointed CEO of state's new anti-drug body</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, anti-drug, Haryana DGP OP Singh, SANKALP Society</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/29/russias-long-range-tu-95-bomber-crashes-on-training-mission-killing-six-crewmembers</loc>
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<image:caption>North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft positively identified and intercepted a Russian Tu-95 military aircraft over the Bering Sea off Alaska's western coast on July 22, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T19:20:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia's long-range 'Tu-95' bomber crashes on training mission, killing six crewmembers</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Russian Bomber Jet Crash, Tu-95 Bomber, Russian Jet Crash</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/29/sbi-seeks-rules-on-funds-of-cancelled-fcra-registered-ngos-law-ministry-explains-bills-2</loc>
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<image:caption>A State Bank of India branch with a signboard written in English and Hindi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T19:17:11.814Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SBI seeks rules on funds of cancelled FCRA-registered NGOs; law ministry explains bills</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, India, SBI, FCRA, FCRA amendment bill, NGO Registration</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Sep/29/states-need-to-reduce-burden-of-teachers-non-academic-duties</loc>
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<image:caption>A teacher preparing a classroom before students appear for the Karnataka PUC Board Exams</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T19:13:17.835Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>States need to reduce burden of teachers' non-academic duties </news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Sep/29/plug-systemic-leaks-in-odisha-welfare-scheme</loc>
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<image:caption>The audit revealed that financial benefits of around ₹1,300 crore were credited to more than 15,000 bank accounts</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T19:13:12.205Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plug systemic leaks in Odisha welfare scheme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Sep/29/quick-take-engraved-in-stone</loc>
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<image:caption>Located 4503 meters above sea level in Meghalya's Cheerapunjee, the 7.2-km long Mawmluh cave is India's 4th-largest cave</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T19:13:06.347Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | Engraved in stone</news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Sep/29/donkey-gets-provisional-nurse-midwife-registration-certificate-in-madhya-pradesh</loc>
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<image:caption>After the prescribed fee was paid, the application went through the system and a digital certificate was generated. It recorded the applicant as having completed BSc Nursing training from Bhopal Nursing College between July 16, 2021 and August 13, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T19:11:15.024Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Donkey' gets provisional nurse-midwife registration certificate in Madhya Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Donkey, nurse-midwife</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/29/us-taxpayers-have-funded-nearly-15m-in-pro-trump-ads-criticism-is-mounting-including-from-gop</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump speaks at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T19:03:50.226Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US taxpayers have funded nearly $1.5M in pro-Trump ads. Criticism is mounting, including from GOP</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, Trump administration, 2026 US midterm Elections, Pro-Trump Ads</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/29/armed-gang-attacks-odisha-police-in-mp-frees-drug-smuggler-accused-from-custody</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T19:00:25.741Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Armed gang attacks Odisha Police in MP, frees drug smuggler accused from custody</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha police, drug smuggler</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/jk-assembly-drops-bills-to-raise-salaries-of-cm-ministers-mlas-after-bjp-opposition</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:50:55.344Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>J&amp;K Assembly drops Bills to raise salaries of CM, ministers, MLAs after BJP opposition</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, BJP, Omar Abdullah, Jammu and Kashmir, National conference</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/cec-law-split-verdict-plea-in-sc-alleges-justice-sharma-had-conflict-of-interest</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Dehli.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:49:51.356Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CEC law split verdict: Plea in SC alleges Justice Sharma had 'conflict of interest' </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Sep/29/maharashtra-cm-assesses-drought-situation-assures-help-to-areas-left-out-of-first-list</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-24/s32xdwyd/Devendra-Fadnavis.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:39:06.933Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra CM assesses drought situation, assures help to areas left out of first list</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Sep/29/seeing-south-asia-as-more-than-a-sum-of-its-parts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/64puf0rx/29sep2026.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The region, with its multiplicity of languages, can also give birth to another kind of imagination</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seeing South Asia as more than a sum of its parts </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Sep/29/steps-before-onboarding-directors</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/zhmpmpk0/picryl.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prospective independent directors should do their own due diligence before accepting a seat, and look well beyond the investor presentation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Steps before onboarding directors</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Sep/29/asian-games-2026-women-bring-india-back-to-gold-fold</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/i634tql7/Neeru-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Neeru Dhanda rejoices with her gold medal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:25:18.588Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games 2026: Women bring India back to gold fold </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/give-him-a-bharat-ratna-omar-abdullah-mocks-bjp-over-gyanesh-kumar-row</loc>
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<image:caption>Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:24:44.564Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Give him a Bharat Ratna': Omar Abdullah mocks BJP over Gyanesh Kumar row</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Bharat Ratna, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, CEC Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/29/anthropic-warns-investors-ai-could-threaten-humanity-in-its-ipo-prospectus</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/6dwpq0o7/202609113937780.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anthropic warns of 'existential' AI risks in IPO filing</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:17:08.983Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anthropic warns investors AI could threaten humanity in its IPO prospectus
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<news:keywords>Anthropic, Anthropic IPO, AI threat</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/29/us-tariff-waiver-on-specialty-drugs-unlikely-to-bring-long-term-relief-for-indian-exporters</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/ceirdpt7/C_53_1_CH1214_45774454.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US tariff waiver on specialty pharma products</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:15:24.672Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US tariff waiver on specialty drugs unlikely to bring long-term relief for Indian exporters 
</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pharma, US tariff waiver on specialty drugs </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/29/essar-group-firm-mesabi-metallics-to-invest-15-bn-in-us-steel-plant</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/8zv8uwi4/Essar-US.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:12:22.344Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Essar group firm Mesabi Metallics to invest $15 bn in US steel plant
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<news:keywords>Essar, Mesabi Metallics, Mesabi Metallics US investment</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/29/divine-intervention-astrology-platforms-draw-big-money</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/lalz7465/ANI_20260928060047.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The growth is visible beyond the two largest Astrology platforms</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:10:23.945Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Divine intervention: Astrology platforms draw big money</news:title>
<news:keywords>Astrology , Astrotalk </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/29/sp-sees-little-rating-impact-from-tata-sons-ipo-chandra-exit</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/ajqzu203/ANI_20260929090413.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tata Sons IPO unlikely to affect group ratings immediately, but could change support outlook: S&amp;P Global</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:07:21.645Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>S&amp;P sees little rating impact from Tata Sons IPO, Chandra exit
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<news:keywords>Tata Sons, Tata Sons IPO, N Chandrasekaran</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/29/iraq-begins-importing-gasoline-via-syrian-port-to-bypass-the-closed-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/66pj5lqb/AP26272547638626.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tanker trucks carrying crude oil for export line up to enter the Mediterranean port of Baniyas, Syria, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:05:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iraq begins importing gasoline via Syrian port to bypass the closed Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Syria, West Asia conflict, Strait of Hormuz blockade, Iran War, Iraq Gas Imports</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Sep/29/since-you-made-the-flight-you-have-a-bigger-purpose-manshers-pep-talks-behind-neerus-historic-gold</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/2274afhh/Neeru-4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Neeru Dhanda after winning the women's trap event on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:00:20.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Since you made the flight, you have a bigger purpose: Mansher's pep talks behind Neeru's historic gold</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Indian shooting, Asian Games 2026, Neeru Dhanda, Mansher Singh</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/six-india-flagged-six-foreign-vessels-of-indian-interest-in-persian-gulf-mea</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/6k1jp78a/Randhir-Jaiswal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addresses the ministry's media briefing, in New Delhi on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T17:49:53.670Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six India-flagged, six foreign vessels of Indian interest in Persian Gulf: MEA</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, MEA, Indian seafarers, Strait of Hormuz blockade, Attack on Indian Seafarers, Indian Vessels in Persian Gulf</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/29/ex-trump-prosecutor-smith-forcefully-defends-investigations-as-republicans-assail-his-teams-tactics</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/wq4aibco/Jack-Smith.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith is sworn in before he testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee at the Capitol, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T17:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-Trump prosecutor Smith forcefully defends investigations as Republicans assail his team's tactics</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, 2020 US elections, US Capitol Riots, Special counsel Jack Smith, Trump Election Interference, January 6 Riot</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/29/fire-breaks-out-at-historic-koder-house-in-fort-kochi-no-casualties-reported</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/u7zwg4wn/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-29-at-10.46.10-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The present structure, built in 1808, is attributed to Samuel S Koder of the Cochin Electric Company. It is known for its distinctive red façade, wooden interiors and other heritage features.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T17:33:21.531Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fire breaks out at historic Koder House in Fort Kochi; no casualties reported</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kochi, Fort Kochi, Koder House</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Sep/29/different-paths-same-goal-the-making-of-indias-golden-quartet-in-2026-asian-games</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/bdoz44vq/PTI09292026000336A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>(From L) Kiran Pahal, Prachi Chaudhary, MR Poovamma &amp; Vithya Ramraj celebrate after winning 4x400m relay gold</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T17:28:42.607Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Different paths, same goal: The making of India’s golden quartet in 2026 Asian Games</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, gold medal, Kiran Pahal, 2026 Asian Games, Vithya Ramraj, Prachi Choudhary, MR Poovamma, women's 4x400m relay, India gold medal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/29/trump-touts-americagov-but-its-government-sourced-ai-answers-undercut-many-of-his-statements</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/0btlev8e/AP26272519915679.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump speaks during an event to mark the launch of the America.gov website, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T17:15:58.098Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump touts 'America.gov', but its government-sourced AI answers undercut many of his statements</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/29/steel-prices-may-rise-another-rs-2000-per-tonne-industry-experts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/o1jvovsm/ANI_20260708082224.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T17:07:53.098Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Steel prices may rise another Rs 2,000 per tonne: Industry experts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, raw material, steel prices, Hot rolled coil, cold rolled coil</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/india-rejects-turkish-president-erdogans-unwarranted-kashmir-remark-at-unga</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/9j11bvh2/Recep-Tayyip-Erdogan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T17:03:07.736Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India rejects Turkish President Erdogan's 'unwarranted' Kashmir remark at UNGA</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jammu and Kashmir, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, MEA, Erdogan's Kashmir remarks, 81st Session of UNGA</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/29/raw-material-led-inflation-threatens-festive-cheer-for-consumer-durables-industry-experts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/n85anve1/ANI_20260706092834.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T17:01:36.975Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Raw material-led inflation threatens festive cheer for consumer durables: Industry experts</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/uttarakhand-to-install-first-glacial-lake-warning-system-in-chamoli</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/79sbbw76/IMG-20260929-WA0200.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan flagged off the team from the state secretariat on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T16:50:05.768Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand to install first glacial lake warning system in Chamoli</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Uttarakhand, Chamoli, glacial lake</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/india-bloc-meeting-on-sir-joint-agitation-gyanesh-kumar-removal-notice-on-agenda</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/zmj0v7lj/20260608215L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this file photo from June 08, 2026, members from the INDIA bloc grouping of Opposition parties meet at the Constitution Club of India, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T16:44:24.020Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INDIA bloc meeting on SIR: Joint agitation, Gyanesh Kumar removal notice on agenda</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Sep/29/bengal-govt-to-distribute-bicycles-to-1259-lakh-students-under-sarathi-scheme</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/pr9wwh4x/P_4368585535.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T16:40:03.097Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal govt to distribute bicycles to 12.59 lakh students under ‘Sarathi’ scheme</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/29/supreme-court-reserves-verdict-in-odisha-dgp-appointment-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/51g6cd2r/ANI_20260923101728.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Supreme Court of India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T16:26:05.135Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court reserves verdict in Odisha DGP appointment case</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/29/a-tv-journalist-is-crowned-king-of-a-traditional-monarchy-in-uganda</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Mourners gather for the funeral of Tooro's King Oyo Nyimba in the remote city of Fort Portal, near the Congo border in Uganda, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T16:23:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A TV journalist is crowned king of a traditional monarchy in Uganda</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Uganda, Uganda Monarchy, Tooro Kingdom, Edward Rukidi Nyabongo, Oyo Nyimba</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/four-cisf-personnel-killed-in-firing-by-colleague-after-argument-in-jks-kathua</loc>
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<news:title>Four CISF personnel killed in firing by colleague after argument in J&amp;K's Kathua</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/uttarakhand-hc-directs-forensic-lab-to-submit-pocso-case-reports-within-45-days</loc>
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<news:title>Uttarakhand HC directs forensic lab to submit POCSO case reports within 45 days</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/29/india-faces-5360-talent-gap-in-genai-and-cloud-teamlease-digital</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T16:09:46.967Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India faces 53–60% talent gap in GenAI and Cloud: TeamLease Digital</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/dgca-introduces-regulations-for-gyroplane-pilot-training</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T16:06:52.407Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DGCA introduces regulations for gyroplane pilot training </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/sc-questions-tamil-nadus-ban-on-purse-seine-nets-after-allowing-fishing-in-eez</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-02/6xhy15hv/ANI_20240621084827.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India premises in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T16:06:07.812Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC questions Tamil Nadu's ban on purse seine nets after allowing fishing in EEZ</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/woman-husband-and-brother-held-in-punjab-cross-border-smuggling-case</loc>
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<image:caption>The arrested persons have been identified as Sandeep Singh (32) and his wife Kamaljit Kaur (31), and Kamaljit’s brother Bikramjit Singh (23).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T15:57:08.246Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman, husband and brother held in Punjab cross-border smuggling case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab, cross-border smuggling</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/29/september-marked-by-cleaner-air-in-delhi-warmer-nights-and-shortest-monsoon-in-years-2</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the sunset over Kartavya Path and Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi, Sept. 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T15:54:41.633Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>September marked by cleaner air in Delhi, warmer nights and shortest monsoon in years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Air Quality, Delhi pollution</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/29/antisemitism-allegations-against-running-mate-cloud-le-pens-french-presidential-campaign</loc>
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<image:caption>Far-right party National Rally president Jordan Bardella and far-right leader Marine Le Pen attend a rally in Lievin, northern France, on July 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T15:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Antisemitism allegations against running mate cloud Le Pen's French presidential campaign</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Marine Le Pen, France presidential election, Jordan Bardella, 2027 France Elections, National Rally</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/akums-drugs-pharmaceuticals-receives-dcgi-approval-for-colchicine-05-mg-tablets</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/af8zbh1a/ANI_20250809051243.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The company said the approval by Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) is significant as Colchicine targets the inflammatory component of cardiovascular risk.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T15:48:10.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Akums Drugs &amp; Pharmaceuticals receives DCGI approval for Colchicine 0.5 mg tablets</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/faima-urges-govt-to-frame-national-standards-for-digital-medical-aggregators</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-08/zdygndr2/202510083534239.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The association also expressed concern that doctors could be turned into a low-cost, on-demand workforce while digital intermediaries determine consultation pricing, availability and service conditions.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T15:36:40.371Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FAIMA urges govt to frame national standards for digital medical aggregators</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/india-in-talks-with-china-for-alternative-route-amid-pakistan-airspace-closure</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/pba138na/ANI_20250424144501.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Flights between India and China were suspended following the Galwan Valley clash in June 2020.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T15:20:47.624Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India in talks with China for alternative route amid Pakistan airspace closure</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/29/russias-ballistic-missile-and-jet-propelled-drone-blitz-keeps-kyiv-on-edge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/m92p9i7m/AP26271515091883.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman reacts after a Russian drone strike on central Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T15:10:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia's ballistic missile and jet-propelled drone blitz keeps Kyiv on edge</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Ukraine war, Russia-Ukraine war, Russian ballistic missile, Russian drone attack, Kyiv attack</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Sep/29/madhya-pradesh-approves-20-per-cent-reservation-for-agniveers-in-five-uniformed-posts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/co1o1kss/ANI_20260929135743.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MP Cabinet approves over Rs 24,500 cr for public welfare, development works; 20 pc reservation for Agniveers in state uniformed services.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:51:46.681Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madhya Pradesh approves 20 per cent reservation for Agniveers in five uniformed posts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, reservations, Agniveers, agniveer reservation</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/29/brazils-unemployment-holds-at-record-low-ahead-of-election-in-a-boost-for-lula</loc>
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<image:caption>A street vendor of campaign merch promoting Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is running for reelection, waits for customers during a campaign rally in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:40:12.174Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Brazil's unemployment holds at record low ahead of election in a boost for Lula</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, 2026 Brazil Elections, Brazil Unemployment</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Sep/29/experts-say-these-small-desk-habits-can-protect-your-heart</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/2w7d31eh/Untitled-design-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Why sitting all day is problematic?</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:39:56.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Experts say these small desk habits can protect your heart</news:title>
<news:keywords>heart health, desk habits, sedentary lifestyle, office workers, sitting all day, cardiologist tips</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/29/two-mha-officials-held-for-alleged-bribe-to-facilitate-fcra-registration</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/hbhsxi2m/ANI_20260320120542.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:38:46.276Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two MHA officials held for alleged bribe to facilitate FCRA registration</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Union Home Ministry, FCRA Act</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Sep/29/maharashtra-approves-10-per-cent-reservation-for-former-agniveers-in-security-police-services</loc>
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<image:caption>The central government launched the Agnipath military recruitment scheme for the Indian Armed Forces such as Army, Navy and Air Force, in 2022.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:36:38.759Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra approves 10 per cent reservation for former Agniveers in security, police services</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Maharashtra, reservation, Agniveer</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/smriti-irani-hits-out-at-cong-over-ec-attacks-questions-demand-to-retain-duplicate-deceased-voters-in-rolls</loc>
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<image:caption>Senior BJP leader Smriti Irani addressing a press conference in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:33:54.999Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Smriti Irani hits out at Cong over EC attacks; questions demand to retain duplicate, deceased voters in rolls</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Smriti Irani, Election Commission of India, electoral rolls, Gyanesh Kumar, ECI dissent row</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Sep/29/jarange-asks-marathas-to-remain-patient-prepare-for-big-fight-over-quota-demand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/9k5n8mmd/Manoj-Jarange-Patil.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this file photo from Aug. 30, 2026, Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil speaks to media during his protest in Parbhani, Maharashtra.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:31:20.455Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jarange asks Marathas to remain patient, prepare for 'big fight' over quota demand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Maratha quota, Manoj Jarange Patil, Maratha quota protest</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/pre-trial-incarceration-cant-masquerade-as-punitive-detention-says-sc-grants-bail-to-two</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:24:18.830Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pre-trial incarceration can't masquerade as punitive detention, says SC; grants bail to two</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/goldy-brar-from-punjab-student-to-top-global-fugitive-on-fbis-most-wanted-list</loc>
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<image:caption>Satinderjeet Singh, alias Goldy Brar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:24:14.265Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Goldy Brar: From Punjab student to top global fugitive on FBI's most wanted list</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Lawrence Bishnoi, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Goldy Brar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Sep/29/calcutta-hc-grants-interim-bail-to-congress-nandigram-bypoll-candidate-in-six-criminal-cases</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/ytp794jx/BeFunky-collagebjjjjNNhh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Court directed Pradhan to surrender before the trial court on October 21.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:21:15.524Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Calcutta HC grants interim bail to Congress' Nandigram bypoll candidate in six criminal cases</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Calcutta High Court, Milan Pradhan, Nandigram bypolls</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Sep/29/cbi-arrests-proclaimed-offender-in-2021-bengal-post-poll-murder-case-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:20:37.938Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI arrests proclaimed offender in 2021 Bengal post-poll murder case</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Bengal post-poll violence, 2021 Bengal post poll violence</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/assam-rifles-jawan-killed-in-militant-attack-in-arunachal-security-forces-intensify-ops-to-arrest-killers</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:17:42.444Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam Rifles jawan killed in militant attack in Arunachal; security forces intensify ops to arrest killers</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Assam Rifles, Ambush, patrol team</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/29/delhi-development-authority-makes-gis-based-digital-map-for-mpd-2047-land-use-plan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/30bbs57t/AP-to-roll-out-urban.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to an official release, the plan is available on the official DDA website under the ‘Master Plan for Delhi-2047’ section.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:15:51.438Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Development Authority makes GIS-based digital map for MPD-2047 'Land Use Plan'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Development Authority, Geographic Information System, MPD-2047</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/29/china-rolls-out-new-measures-to-bolster-its-property-sector-and-economy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/9m7ich6l/AP26271413071230.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An Air China passenger plane flies over Shenzhen in southern China's Guangdong province on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A view of the Election Commission of India (ECI) headquarters in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:13:35.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why the additional declaration linked to Form 6 is facing a legal challenge</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Sep/29/nia-arrests-six-in-assams-barpeta-for-jihadi-activities-attempt-to-radicalise-youths</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:09:53.283Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NIA arrests six in Assam's Barpeta for 'jihadi' activities, attempt to radicalise youths</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/sc-slams-medicine-pricing-calls-cancer-drugs-10-fold-mrp-markup-carnage</loc>
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<image:caption>The Supreme Court of India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:09:40.654Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC slams medicine pricing, calls cancer drug’s 10-fold MRP markup ‘carnage’</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/29/india-bloc-calls-odisha-bandh-on-october-8-over-mmdr-act-sir</loc>
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<image:caption>President of the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) Bhakta Charan Das</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:08:00.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INDIA bloc calls Odisha bandh on October 8 over MMDR Act, SIR</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/chhattisgarh-spearheads-targeted-conservation-plan-for-127-vulnerable-plant-species</loc>
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<image:caption>The initiative operates under Section 38 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, which empowers states to notify and protect species facing extinction risk.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:06:40.111Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhattisgarh spearheads targeted conservation plan for 127 vulnerable plant species</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/rahul-gandhi-tells-cwc-to-continue-resistance-against-match-fixing-of-polls-through-evm-voters-list</loc>
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<image:caption>Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi speaks during an interaction with Dr Manmohan Singh Fellows of the All India Professionals’ Congress (AIPC) at Indira Bhawan, in New Delhi on Sept. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:04:14.806Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi tells CWC to continue 'resistance' against 'match-fixing' of polls through EVM, voters list</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Rahul Gandhi, Congress Working Committee, vote theft allegation, ECI dissent row</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/29/un-envoy-meets-houthi-negotiators-in-a-bid-to-halt-escalating-violence-in-yemen</loc>
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<image:caption>UN Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Cairo, Egypt, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:02:46.419Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UN envoy meets Houthi negotiators in a bid to halt escalating violence in Yemen</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/bjp-directs-state-in-charges-to-stay-on-ground-avoid-unnecessary-delhi-visits</loc>
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<image:caption>The directive was issued at a meeting chaired by BJP President Nitin Nabin at the party’s central office on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T13:58:35.416Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP directs state in-charges to stay on ground, avoid unnecessary Delhi visits</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/cbi-arrests-nirav-modis-aide-sandeep-mistry-after-extradition-from-uae-in-pnb-scam-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Nirav Modi and others are accused of perpetrating bank fraud in connivance with bank officials and by issuance of fraudulent Letters of Undertaking (LoUs) at the Brady House PNB branch in Mumbai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T13:56:53.714Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI arrests Nirav Modi's aide Sandeep Mistry after extradition from UAE in PNB scam case</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/drdo-ropes-in-private-industry-for-new-laser-weapon-system</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T13:56:28.607Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DRDO invites industry bids for new laser weapon system</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/punjab-and-haryana-hc-to-hear-pil-seeking-cbi-probe-into-lpu-violence-arson-and-vandalism</loc>
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<image:caption>Punjab and Haryana High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T13:50:41.230Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab and Haryana HC to hear PIL seeking CBI probe into LPU violence, arson and vandalism</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/aap-dmk-agree-to-back-oppositions-proposed-notice-seeking-cec-gyanesh-kumars-removal</loc>
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<image:caption>AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and DMK chief MK Stalin.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T13:50:25.700Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAP, DMK agree to back opposition's proposed notice seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar's removal</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/29/rahul-backs-du-students-protests-urges-women-to-speak-up-on-safety</loc>
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<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T13:46:12.834Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul backs DU students’ protests, urges women to speak up on safety</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, India, ​Rahul Gandhi, Delhi University protests</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Sep/29/sp-congress-alliance-faces-fresh-strain-as-akhilesh-skips-india-bloc-meet-over-up-seat-sharing-talks</loc>
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<image:caption>Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T13:32:52.392Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SP-Congress alliance faces fresh strain as Akhilesh skips INDIA bloc meet over UP seat-sharing talks</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/29/bangladesh-positive-about-progress-in-talks-on-pm-rahmans-india-visit</loc>
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<image:caption>Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T13:30:02.571Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh 'positive' about progress in talks on PM Rahman's India visit</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/29/delhi-court-acquits-four-in-2019-acid-attack-case-over-probe-lapses</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T13:29:50.478Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi court acquits four in 2019 acid attack case over probe lapses</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/dmk-mp-urges-chief-of-jpc-examining-fcra-bill-to-give-more-time-to-make-suggestions-flag-objections</loc>
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<image:caption>DMK Rajya Sabha MP P Wilson</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T13:24:22.401Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK MP urges chief of JPC examining FCRA bill to give more time to make suggestions, flag objections</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Tamil Nadu, FCRA bill, P Wilson, JPC on FCRA Bill</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/ed-raids-jewellers-in-haryana-punjab-over-money-laundering-linked-to-idfc-first-bank-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate (ED) logo.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T13:21:48.198Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED raids jewellers in Haryana, Punjab over money laundering linked to IDFC First Bank case</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/committee-seeks-details-from-states-uts-on-visible-changes-in-religious-demography-in-last-15-years</loc>
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<image:caption>The High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes is under the aegis of the Union Home Ministry.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T13:16:42.981Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Committee seeks details from states, UTs on 'visible changes' in religious demography in last 15 years</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/29/delhi-hc-flags-instagram-feature-as-mischievous-tool-for-copyright-violation-in-divyakirti-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Instagram app displayed on a screen.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T13:14:22.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC flags Instagram feature as ‘mischievous tool’ for copyright violation in Divyakirti case</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Sep/29/uttar-pradesh-govt-terminates-senior-pcs-officer-over-noida-land-scam-charges</loc>
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<image:caption>Senior PCS officer Harish Chandra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T13:11:32.521Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttar Pradesh govt terminates senior PCS officer over Noida land scam charges</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Sep/29/tnca-to-name-stands-at-chepauk-after-srikkanth-and-ashwin</loc>
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<image:caption>MA Chidambaram Stadium</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T13:04:46.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNCA to name stands at Chepauk after Srikkanth and Ashwin</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/politics-of-convenience-bjp-accuses-congress-of-u-turn-on-voter-rolls-revision</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP spokesperson Siddharth Yadav.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T13:03:27.928Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Politics of convenience': BJP accuses Congress of 'U-turn' on voter rolls revision</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/disability-can-never-be-only-ground-to-deny-reproductive-autonomy-delhi-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T13:01:51.032Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Disability can never be only ground to deny reproductive autonomy: Delhi HC</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Sep/29/classes-remain-suspended-for-second-day-at-satyajit-ray-film-and-television-institute-after-campus-violence</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T12:52:24.439Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Classes remain suspended for second day at Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute after campus violence</news:title>
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<image:caption>Arya and Pasupathy in a still from Sarpatta Parambarai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T11:05:01.544Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sarpatta Parambarai Round 2 goes on floors</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Sep/29/hindiinterviews2026sep28the-industry-will-not-learn-anything-from-the-success-of-hanuman-ansh-producer-ashi-dua</loc>
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<image:caption>Shobinaw Satya in Hanuman Ansh (left) and Lust Stories 3 and Hunkkaar producer Ashi Dua</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T11:04:42.725Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The industry will not learn anything from the success of Hanuman Ansh: Producer Ashi Dua</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/search-operations-underway-at-nearly-a-dozen-locations-in-j-ks-rajouri-poonch-and-kathua</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T11:04:34.337Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Search operations underway at nearly a dozen locations in J-K's Rajouri, Poonch and Kathua</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/29/a-pupil-fatally-stabs-a-teacher-at-an-elementary-school-in-slovakia-injuring-2-others</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-20/6hxbic2l/Crime-scene.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:57:55.476Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A pupil fatally stabs a teacher at an elementary school in Slovakia, injuring 2 others</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/29/rupee-settles-on-flat-note-up-2-paise-at-9595-against-us-dollar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/fbuum0uq/ANI_20250805082340.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rupee settles on flat note, up 2 paise at 95.95 against US dollar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:57:04.305Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee settles on flat note, up 2 paise at 95.95 against US dollar</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Sep/29/development-should-focus-on-welfare-of-every-person-minimise-disparity-rss-chief-bhagwat</loc>
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<image:caption>RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:52:30.596Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Development should focus on welfare of every person, minimise disparity: RSS chief Bhagwat</news:title>
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<image:caption>The groundstaff bring the covers in as rain falls down at the Korogi Athletics Park on a matchday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:51:06.756Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games 2026: When will Indian cricket team play? Good news for fans as rains set to be cleared for semis </news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, cricket, India cricket, Asian Games 2026, Cricket Asian Games, Nagoya weather</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/29/trump-rubio-raise-concerns-over-bail-for-suspects-arrested-near-raf-fairford</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/cepo680j/ANI_20260928152748.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The three suspicious vehicles appeared to be traveling toward RAF Fairford, a U.K.-owned base that is operated by the U.S. under an agreement dating back to the Cold War.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:46:10.728Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump, Rubio raise concerns over bail for suspects arrested near RAF Fairford</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, trump, Marco Rubio, RAF Fairford, five suspects</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/29/stock-markets-fall-for-second-day-as-elevated-oil-prices-foreign-fund-outflows-weigh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-21/exicbhzt/ANI_20250909105336.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Stock markets fall for second day as elevated oil prices.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:45:54.598Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets fall for second day as elevated oil prices, foreign fund outflows weigh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Sensex, Nifty, Stock market, Crude oil prices, West Asia conflict, Benchmark indices</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Sep/29/four-killed-eight-injured-in-two-separate-accidents-on-delhi-mumbai-expressway-in-mps-ratlam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/0pu0kj4v/202609133940142.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:40:19.867Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four killed, eight injured in two separate accidents on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in MP's Ratlam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, accidents</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/29/madras-hc-warns-of-grim-risks-as-microplastics-cross-body-barriers</loc>
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<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:38:51.890Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC warns of ‘grim’ risks as microplastics cross body barriers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​, micro plastics</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/29/government-to-launch-festival-of-kerala-on-november-1-to-promote-culture-tourism</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/cdyhdfv6/New-Project-2026-06-25T075424.481.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tourism and Culture Minister PC Vishnunadh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:31:15.674Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government to launch ‘Festival of Kerala’ on November 1 to promote culture, tourism</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Minister P C Vishnunadh, Festival of Kerala</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/ncert-book-says-indian-subcontinent-saw-invasions-since-7th-century-driven-by-territorial-religious-motives</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/4n7cp0cu/New-Project-2026-09-29T155727.173.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>From 7th century, Indian subcontinent witnessed invasions driven by territorial, religious motives: NCERT</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:29:52.695Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NCERT book says Indian subcontinent saw invasions since 7th century, driven by territorial, religious motives</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NCERT, Mughals, Social Science textbook</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Sep/29/gujarat-overhauls-porbandar-forest-division-ahead-of-lion-rehabilitation-in-barda</loc>
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<image:caption>The decision comes after Asiatic lions naturally returned to Barda after 143 years, prompting the state government to strengthen the region’s conservation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:29:22.713Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat overhauls Porbandar forest division ahead of lion rehabilitation in Barda</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat, lion rehabilitation, Porbandar forest division</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/29/nepal-suspends-search-after-16-swept-away-by-avalanche</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-27/cgz60xjo/ANI_20260927133231.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Since the avalanche swept through the base camp of the 7,126-metre (23,345-foot) Himlung peak early on Sunday, four bodies have been recovered while 12 people remain missing.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:22:49.576Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nepal suspends search after 16 swept away by avalanche</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Nepal, avalanche</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Sep/29/gujarat-hc-rejects-kejriwals-appeal-over-pm-modis-degree-disclosure-directive</loc>
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<image:caption>AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal (L) and PM Narendra Modi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:19:00.482Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat HC rejects Kejriwal's appeal over PM Modi's degree disclosure directive</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Arvind Kejriwal, Gujarat High Court, PM Narendra Modi​, PM Modi degree</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Sep/29/surat-cybercrime-cell-arrests-man-linked-to-dubai-based-fraud-syndicates-after-three-years</loc>
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<image:caption>Mohammad Sadiq Tambuwala, a resident of Zhal Apartment in Adajan Patiya, Rander Road, Surat.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:18:38.068Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Surat cybercrime cell arrests man linked to Dubai-based fraud syndicates after three years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, cybercrime arrest, fraud syndicates</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/expressions/2026/Sep/29/akshayakalpa-organic-founder-ceo-shashi-kumar-takes-on-using-ai-in-farming</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:10:54.439Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Akshayakalpa Organic founder-CEO Shashi Kumar takes on using AI in farming</news:title>
<news:keywords>Akshayakalpa Organic founder-CEO Shashi Kumar, AI in farming </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/all-19-stranded-in-kalindi-khal-rescued-as-uttarkashi-operations-continue</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/qm2zfjol/IMG-20260929-WA0101.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Heavy snowfall in Uttarkashi’s high-altitude areas had stranded trekking groups and their helpers at several locations.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:04:20.174Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All 19 stranded in Kalindi Khal rescued as Uttarkashi operations continue</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Uttarakhand, heavy snowfall, Uttarkashi snowfall</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/explainers/2026/Sep/29/who-is-eci-to-decide-citizenship-in-india-congress</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T09:54:24.812Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Who is ECI to decide citizenship in India: Congress</news:title>
<news:keywords>ECI's job is not to verify citizenship says Congress , Congress criticises ECI over SIR row</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Sep/29/rahul-gandhi-likely-to-visit-mps-balaghat-on-october-1-over-tribal-childrens-deaths</loc>
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<image:caption>LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in conversation with AICC General Secretary (Organisation) and MP, Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Telangana CM Revanth Reddy ahead of the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting, at Indira Bhawan, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Rahul Gandhi likely to visit MP's Balaghat on October 1 over tribal children’s deaths</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, tribal children’s deaths</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/rough-cut/2026/Sep/29/the-vvaan-force-of-the-forrest-review-storytelling-or-spreadsheet-filmmaking</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T09:47:00.663Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest review-Storytelling or spreadsheet filmmaking?</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest review, Rough Cut with Kaveree Bamzai </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/29/fir-against-saurabh-bharadwaj-jarnail-singh-and-aap-workers-for-assaulting-delhi-police-constable</loc>
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<image:caption>AAP leaders Saurabh Bhardwaj (right) and Jarnail Singh (centre).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T09:38:29.375Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIR against Saurabh Bharadwaj, Jarnail Singh and AAP workers for 'assaulting' Delhi Police constable</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Police, Saurabh Bharadwaj, AAP leaders, Jarnail Singh</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/para-teacher-trampled-to-death-by-wild-elephants-in-jharkhands-dhanbad</loc>
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<image:caption>A herd of wild elephants photo used as representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T09:30:14.264Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Para-teacher trampled to death by wild elephants in Jharkhand's Dhanbad</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jharkhand, wild elephant attack</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Sep/29/maharashtra-ceo-writes-to-ec-seeking-more-powers-for-eros-to-handle-voter-discrepancies</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T09:29:53.774Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra CEO writes to EC seeking more powers for EROs to handle voter 'discrepancies'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Chief Electoral Officer, Special Intensive Revision, ECINET, Maharashtra SIR, Electoral Registration Officers, logical discrepancies</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/29/sugarcane-farmers-stage-big-stir-in-hubballi-seek-rs-5500tonne</loc>
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<image:caption>Thousands of farmers from across Karnataka and neighbouring Maharashtra staged a massive protest at Rani Chennamma Circle in Hubballi.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Sugarcane farmers stage big stir in Hubballi, seek Rs 5,500/tonne</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/home-law-ministries-brief-joint-parliamentary-committee-on-fcra-bill</loc>
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<image:caption>The Parliament building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T09:18:30.747Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Home, Law ministries brief Joint Parliamentary Committee on FCRA Bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sanjay Jaiswal, FCRA bill, Joint Parliamentary Committee, JPC on FCRA Bill</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/29/from-mangroves-to-pokkali-fields-cmfri-backwater-cruise-offers-close-look-at-fragile-ecology-of-vembanad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/lnhhfsnp/images-2026-09-29T144017.292.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mangrove habitats of Korangot</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T09:14:10.313Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From mangroves to Pokkali fields, CMFRI backwater cruise offers close look at fragile ecology of Vembanad</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/29/fm-sitharaman-holds-bilateral-meetings-with-saudi-arabia-switzerland-other-countries</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/p0cfpubf/HTUcI5PbsAIuckw.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with her Saudi counterpart Mohammed Al-Jadaan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T09:09:22.329Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FM Sitharaman holds bilateral meetings with Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, other countries</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Sep/29/anthropic-warns-of-existential-ai-risks-in-ipo-filing-report</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/6dwpq0o7/202609113937780.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anthropic warns of 'existential' AI risks in IPO filing.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T08:59:58.937Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anthropic warns of 'existential' AI risks in IPO filing: Report</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tech, artificial intelligence, AI-generated cyberattacks, Anthropic, Anthropic IPO, AI race</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/29/three-army-engineers-deputed-to-telangana-for-slbc-kaleshwaram-works</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-02/81iknbzh/High-tec.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tunnel 1, part of the SLBC, is a 43.93 km-long tunnel originating from the left bank of the Srisailam reservoir.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T08:57:14.476Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three Army engineers deputed to Telangana for SLBC, Kaleshwaram works</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana government, Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project, SLBC tunnel</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/29/kerala-hc-quashes-order-restructuring-police-associations-strikes-down-kpoa-abolition</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-26/kdb8atbn/ANI_20260820055036.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T08:46:50.161Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala HC quashes order restructuring police associations, strikes down KPOA abolition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala High Court, KPOA</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Sep/29/two-held-with-hydroponic-weed-worth-rs-15-crore-at-kochi-airport</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-08/d5xvxukf/202606083817638.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative photo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T08:41:20.149Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two held with hydroponic weed worth Rs 1.5 crore at Kochi airport</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kochi Airport, hydroponic weed smuggling</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/29/formula-e-case-acb-seeks-passports-of-brs-leader-kt-rama-rao-three-other-accused</loc>
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<image:caption>BRS working president KT Rama Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T08:41:06.748Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Formula E case: ACB seeks passports of BRS leader KT Rama Rao, three other accused</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Formula E race case, BRS chief KT Rama Rao</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/educated-digitally-savvy-and-still-vulnerable-iit-madras-study-challenges-myths-about-cybercrime-victims</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-24/pql4evxo/202507243461142.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>While official statistics from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) capture the scale of financial transactions involved in cybercrime, they offer little insight into the human trauma behind the numbers.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T08:37:04.990Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Educated, digitally savvy and still vulnerable: IIT Madras study challenges myths about cybercrime Victims</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cybercrime, cybercrime victims, IIT Madras study on cybercrime</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/29/taiwan-says-us-arms-sales-to-island-are-unchanged-but-a-usd-14b-package-remains-on-hold-2</loc>
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<image:caption>A soldier briefing a specialized HIMARS (M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) command and control vehicle based on an M152A1 HMMWV during a media event in Tainan, Southern Taiwan, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T08:14:07.962Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Taiwan says US arms sales to island are unchanged, but a USD 14B package remains on hold</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, US-China ties, US-Taiwan Ties, US arms sale, Wellington Koo</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Sep/29/day-2-of-hunger-strike-no-govt-representative-approached-us-says-lawyer-of-sahil-wakodes-parents</loc>
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<image:caption>Ravindra and Sonali Wakode, parents of the IIT Bombay student who died by suicide, sit on a protest at Azad Maidan to demand justice, in Mumbai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T08:12:11.288Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Day 2 of hunger strike: No govt representative approached us, says lawyer of Sahil Wakode’s parents</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, hunger strike, Sahil Wakode</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/kharge-demands-cecs-removal-pms-resignation-seeks-voter-appeal-rights-time-bound-probe-at-cwc-meet</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress National President and LoP in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge along with Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson and MP Sonia Gandhi, LoP in the Lok Sabha and party MP Rahul Gandhi and party General Secretary (Organisation) and MP KC Venugopal during Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T08:00:24.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kharge demands CEC's removal, PM's resignation; seeks voter appeal rights, time-bound probe at CWC meet</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, CWC meet, CEC Gyanesh Kumar, SIR row, AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/tech/2026/Sep/29/openai-cancels-rollout-of-new-model-citing-safety-concerns-reports</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/3jjndtru/202609293959031.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>OpenAI shelves new model after safety tests</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T07:49:02.386Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OpenAI cancels rollout of new model citing safety concerns: Reports</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tech, Safety concerns, OpenAI</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/rahul-gandhi-urges-youth-to-protest-against-crimes-against-women-says-govt-listens-only-under-pressure</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Rahul Gandhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T07:48:00.945Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi urges youth to protest against crimes against women, says govt listens only under pressure</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Crimes Against Women, Women safety, ​Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/29/fishermen-stage-protest-against-new-tn-secretariat-assembly-project</loc>
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<image:caption>Members of local fishermen communities take out mass protest against the proposal of the construction of Secretariat at Srinivasapuram beach front, on Tuesday in Chennai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T07:33:15.950Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fishermen stage protest against new TN Secretariat-Assembly project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Pattinapakkam, fishermen protest, TN CM Vijay, TN secretariat, New TN assembly</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/sc-to-hear-plea-raising-doubts-over-cec-gyanesh-kumars-decisions-next-week</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Election Commissioner of India Gyanesh Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T07:22:10.150Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC to hear plea raising doubts over CEC Gyanesh Kumar's decisions next week</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, sc, Sir, CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Rakesh Kumar Singh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Sep/29/fifa-accuses-uefa-of-misinformation-campaign-in-bid-for-world-cup-papers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/4/19/original/UEFA-football.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of UEFA Champions League match balls used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T07:17:40.425Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIFA accuses UEFA of 'misinformation' campaign in bid for World Cup papers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, FIFA, UEFA, World Cup papers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/jaishankar-flags-us-lack-of-understanding-on-cross-border-terror-concerns-says-it-impacts-bilateral-ties</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/uw3uecn0/PTI09292026000012B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addresses an event at Asia Society, in New York, US</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T07:12:33.377Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jaishankar flags US lack of understanding on cross-border terror concerns, says it impacts bilateral ties</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, India-US Ties, EAM  S Jaishankar, cross-border terrorism</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/badrinath-festival-row-widens-as-minister-maharajs-conch-remark-draws-priests-ire</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/b1p3caml/ANI_20260417102330.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uttarakhand Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T07:12:22.443Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Badrinath festival row widens as Minister Maharaj's conch remark draws priests’ ire</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Badrinath festival row, Minister Maharaj</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/29/kerala-hc-rejects-plea-to-transfer-trial-in-2018-murder-of-youth-congress-leader-shuhaib</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T07:05:13.727Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala HC rejects plea to transfer trial in 2018 murder of youth Congress leader Shuhaib</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala HC, Shuhaib murder</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Sep/29/south-korea-team-latest-to-be-bussed-to-wrong-asian-games-venue</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/x7cfhu6y/AP26261161047050.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>General view of the main stadium, venue for the opening and closing ceremonies and athletics for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Friday, Sept. 18, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T06:44:52.664Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>South Korea team latest to be bussed to wrong Asian Games venue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Asian Games, Asian Games 2026, men's volleyball team</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Sep/29/asian-games-2026-shooter-neeru-ends-indias-wait-bags-historic-gold-in-trap-discipline</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/aw4efryd/PTI09292026000063B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India's Neeru Dhanda celebrates after winning the gold medal in the women's trap shooting individual event during the ongoing 20th Asian Games, in Nagoya, Japan, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T06:31:42.925Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games 2026: Shooter Neeru ends India's wait, bags historic gold in trap discipline</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, gold medal, Indian shooting, Asian Games 2026, Neeru Dhanda, women's trap</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/drone-surveys-spark-land-acquisition-fears-among-villagers-in-punjab</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-15/q2edhgnr/202603153708650.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T06:29:44.883Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drone surveys spark land acquisition fears among villagers in Punjab</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab, Drone survey, land acquisition fears</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/sc-refuses-to-entertain-pil-for-central-law-guidelines-to-curb-ragging-in-schools-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-03/lbv42p7k/202601033626441.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T06:27:20.325Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC refuses to entertain PIL for Central law, guidelines to curb ragging in schools</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, ragging</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Sep/29/seasonal-illnesses-are-peaking-and-that-ordinary-fever-may-be-something-more-serious</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/a31sq9sa/Untitled-design-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Seasonal illnesses are peaking, and that "ordinary" fever may be something more serious</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T06:17:53.626Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seasonal illnesses are peaking, and that 'ordinary' fever may be something more serious</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health, dengue, malaria, FEVER</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/patently-diabolical-agenda-congress-on-demography-panel-seeking-religion-wise-data</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T06:17:28.175Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Patently diabolical agenda': Congress on demography panel 'seeking religion-wise data'</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/illegal-exercise-of-draconian-power-sc-quashes-nsa-detention-of-accused-in-sambhal-violence-case</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T06:07:34.666Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Illegal exercise of draconian power': SC quashes NSA detention of accused in Sambhal violence case </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/29/news-organizations-ask-court-to-bar-white-house-enforcement-of-access-ban-until-case-is-resolved</loc>
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<image:caption>A logo on a booth for CNN is seen in the press area at the White House, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T05:59:55.096Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>News organizations ask court to bar White House enforcement of access ban until case is resolved</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, White House, US President Donald Trump, CNN, Politico, MS NOW</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Sep/29/calcutta-hc-dismisses-congress-plea-claiming-age-discrepancy-in-bjp-nandigram-candidates-affidavit</loc>
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<image:caption>Calcutta High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T05:59:25.253Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Calcutta HC dismisses Congress plea claiming age discrepancy in BJP Nandigram candidate's affidavit</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, BJP Nandigram candidate, Nandigram bypolls</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/29/new-york-times-executive-shot-dead-amid-family-legal-battle-and-lgbtq-allegations</loc>
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<image:caption>This photo taken with a smartphone shows a Dublin Sports Grounds sign in Dublin, Calif., Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T05:51:19.370Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New York Times executive shot dead amid family legal battle and LGBTQ+ allegations</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/india-china-ties-better-today-than-two-years-ago-jaishankar-says-border-normalcy-key-to-relations</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping exchange a handshake during the 18th BRICS Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T05:46:50.515Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India-China ties ‘better’ today than two years ago: Jaishankar; says border normalcy key to relations</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/29/tnie-impact-separate-transformer-power-line-planned-for-jangaon-mch-after-power-fluctuation-report</loc>
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<image:caption>The teams from Warangal and NPDCL rushed to the hospital, and estimations were taken for the requirement of electricity supply to the hospital.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T05:40:48.244Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNIE Impact: Separate transformer, power line planned for Jangaon MCH after power fluctuation report</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/9-students-reported-suicidal-thoughts-34-felt-like-outsiders-on-campus-sc-task-force-survey</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T05:38:56.065Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>9% students reported suicidal thoughts, 34% felt like outsiders on campus: SC task force survey</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, suicide, student suicides, higher education, suicidal thoughts</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/glof-threat-in-jk-as-68-of-616-glacial-lakes-identified-potentially-dangerous</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-24/1is5rbao/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-24-at-1.17.58-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of glacial lake used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T05:20:35.309Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GLOF threat in J&amp;K as 68 of 616 glacial lakes identified 'potentially dangerous'</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, J&amp;K, glacial lakes, GLOF threat</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/29/from-motorcycles-to-booze-us-ban-on-1-billion-worth-of-canadian-imports-goes-into-effect</loc>
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<image:caption>FILE - Canadian whisky is pictured at a British Columbia Liquor store in Vancouver on Aug. 25, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T05:18:08.990Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From motorcycles to booze, US ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports goes into effect</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Mark Carney, US tariffs, Trump's tariffs, US-Canada ties, Canadian imports</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/29/contradicting-trump-pope-leo-says-artificial-intelligence-safety-concerns-not-fake-news</loc>
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<image:caption>Pope Leo XIV speaks to journalists aboard the flight from Metz, France, to Rome, at the end of his four-day visit to France, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T05:13:14.097Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says artificial intelligence safety concerns not 'fake news'</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/29/kerala-police-k9-hunter-laid-to-rest-with-full-honours</loc>
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<image:caption>Hunter, an eight-year-old Labrador Retriever and member of the Kerala Police K9 squad.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T05:10:30.768Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Police K9 Hunter, laid to rest with full honours</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Police, K9 dog</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Sep/29/up-school-headmaster-wife-hacked-to-death-on-private-school-campus-in-sultanpur</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T05:09:37.442Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UP school headmaster, wife hacked to death on private school campus in Sultanpur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Sultanpur, uttar pradesh school</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/29/look-north-up-industries-secretary-pitch-for-investors-weighing-opportunities-in-southern-states</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-20/ausjrj4s/ANI_20250520065010.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T05:06:22.948Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Look North': UP Industries Secretary pitch for investors weighing opportunities in Southern States</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/india-us-trade-deal-if-concluded-could-help-improve-bilateral-ties-jaishankar</loc>
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<image:caption>Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during an event at Asia Society, in New York, US.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T05:03:11.560Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India-US trade deal, if concluded, could help improve bilateral ties: Jaishankar</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/29/were-in-this-together-earths-leaders-told-each-other-at-the-un-but-how-does-that-work-exactly</loc>
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<image:caption>Algeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmed Attaf addresses the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T05:02:24.782Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>We're in this together, Earth's leaders told each other at the UN. But how does that work, exactly?</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/29/all-ongoing-nmc-works-will-be-completed-in-two-months</loc>
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<image:caption>Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&amp;UD) Minister Ponguru Narayana</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T04:54:11.121Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All ongoing NMC works will be completed in two months</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, NMC, MA&amp;UD Minister P Narayana</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/29/officials-demanding-bribe-for-death-certificate-correction-alleges-woman</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-04/qgkn0obv/202509043501026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T04:48:27.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Officials demanding bribe for death certificate correction, alleges woman</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/29/rajamahendravaram-municipal-corporation-cracks-down-on-encroachments</loc>
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<image:caption>The Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation (RMC) has intensified its anti-encroachment drive to clear roads, footpaths and drains across the city ahead of the Godavari Pushkarams.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T04:41:30.553Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation cracks down on encroachments</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/29/stock-markets-tumble-in-early-trade-dragged-by-elevated-crude-oil-prices-foreign-fund-outflows</loc>
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<image:caption>From the 30 Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Reliance Industries, Asian Paints and Infosys were among the major laggards.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T04:37:10.267Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets tumble in early trade dragged by elevated crude oil prices, foreign fund outflows</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Stock market, oil price</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/29/gvmc-disbursed-rs-1295-crore-in-loans-to-6517-street-vendors-says-project-director</loc>
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<image:caption>The scheme is being implemented through the GVMC Urban Community Development (UCD)/MEPMA Department.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T04:32:18.450Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GVMC disbursed Rs 12.95 crore in loans to 6,517 street vendors, says Project Director</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/29/rupee-falls-16-paise-to-9613-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/fp5xq1i7/ANI_20260309051248.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rupee falls 16 paise to close at 96.13 against US dollar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T04:29:37.010Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee falls 16 paise to 96.13 against US dollar in early trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, US Dollar, Indian Rupee</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/29/lo-underpins-economic-progress-andhra-pradesh-minister-anitha</loc>
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<image:caption>Passing Out Parade of 473 women constables</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T04:28:34.412Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>L&amp;O underpins economic progress: Andhra Pradesh Minister Anitha </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Minister Anitha, L&amp;O</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/29/expo-showcases-legacy-of-erstwhile-waltair-division</loc>
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<image:caption>The celebrations began with a flag march, followed by a historical photo exhibition and an exhibition of heritage artefacts</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T04:24:02.610Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Expo showcases legacy of erstwhile Waltair Division</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Waltair Division, Expo</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Sep/29/vijayawada-utsav-to-blend-heritage-with-tourism-3</loc>
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<image:caption>Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh, Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav, MP Kesineni Sivanath releasing flyer of Vijayawada Utsav 2.0</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T04:19:51.472Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijayawada Utsav to blend heritage with tourism</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, tourism, Vijayawada Utsav</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/29/merit-based-recruitment-of-vedic-staff-commences-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/il1hndij/Merit.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The second phase of recruitment for archaka posts has now commenced.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T04:18:34.452Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Merit-based recruitment of Vedic staff commences in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/29/hashish-oil-worth-rs-55-crore-seized-anakapalle-district-police-arrest-five</loc>
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<image:caption>A search led to the seizure of 43 packets of hashish oil, each containing approximately one litre.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T04:17:28.564Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hashish oil worth Rs 5.5 crore seized,  Anakapalle district police arrest five</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Hashish oil, Anakapalle district police</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/29/andhra-pradesh-government-to-take-up-road-repairs-with-rs-1498-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-24/1tbp8vjw/202609243952506.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Statewide, heavy run-off caused road breaches in nine locations.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T04:16:09.410Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh government to take up road repairs with Rs 1,498 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh government, road repairs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/india-advocates-for-collaborative-conservation-strategies-at-international-whaling-commission</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/8/31/original/Kerala_fishermen.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Government of India has also initiated Project Dolphin, which takes a holistic approach to the conservation of dolphins, whales, porpoises, and associated aquatic ecosystems.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T04:15:10.810Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India advocates for collaborative conservation strategies at International Whaling Commission </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, International Whaling Commission, conservation strategies</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/29/rs-34-crore-plan-for-cardiac-care-overhaul-in-teaching-hospitals-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-03/ywojzt4k/C_32_1_CH1329_71000749.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T04:13:36.504Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 34 crore plan for cardiac care overhaul in teaching hospitals in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, cardiac care overhaul</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/29/largest-in-american-history-trump-announces-india-based-essar-groups-new-steel-plant-in-iowa</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/1ar6qc85/AP26271675920266.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump, from right, speaks as Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Essar Capital Director Prashant Ruia, Mesabi Metallics Chairman Rewant Ruia and Mesabi Metallics CEO Joe Broking listen in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, in Washington</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T04:13:33.477Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Largest in American history’: Trump announces India-based Essar Group's new steel plant in Iowa</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US President Donald Trump, Essar Group, Iowa steel plant, Mesabi Metallics</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/29/andhra-pradesh-hc-begins-final-hearing-of-appsc-group-i-exam-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/vpge2w4f/202608183909418.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On March 13, 2024, a single judge had ordered cancellation of the Group-1 examination and directed that it be conducted afresh, holding that irregularities had occurred during manual evaluation of answer scripts.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T04:11:42.191Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh HC begins final hearing of APPSC Group-I exam case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh HC, APPSC Group-I exam case</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/29/fbi-adds-goldy-brar-to-ten-most-wanted-fugitives-list-announces-1-million-reward</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-08/1qu4e0o6/ANI_20260708012552.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Goldy Brar.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T04:11:30.621Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FBI adds Goldy Brar to ten most wanted fugitives list, announces $1 million reward</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, FBI, reward, Goldy Brar, fugitives list</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/29/safety-of-devotees-governments-priority-during-dasara-festivities-ap-minister-y-satya-kumar-yadav</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/qymetuxt/devotees.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav, MP K Sivanath &amp; CP SV Rajashekar Babu at a review meeting on Dasara festivities at Kanaka Durga temple</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T04:10:16.381Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Safety of devotees government's priority during Dasara festivities: AP Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Dasara festivities, Andhra Pradesh  Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/29/vote-chori-campaign-another-false-narrative-of-congress-ap-minister-satya-kumar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/bvbyjjbb/New-Project-2026-09-17T072636.222.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T04:05:18.125Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Vote Chori’ campaign another false narrative of Congress: AP Minister Satya Kumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, AP Minister Satya Kumar, ‘Vote Chori’ campaign</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/29/keep-vigil-on-elephant-movement-andhra-pradesh-deputy-cm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-12/tdlz0er8/Pawan-Kalyan-hits.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T04:04:11.748Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Keep vigil on elephant movement’: Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Elephant movement, Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/29/woman-engineer-aide-held-for-taking-rs-35000-bribe-in-badachana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-11/gxgrynoz/202609113938282.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T04:02:59.194Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman engineer, aide held for taking Rs 35,000 bribe in Badachana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, corruption, woman engineer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/29/tri-weekly-express-train-to-connect-machilipatnam-and-kurnool</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-10/242x0h72/ANI_20260910154739.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T04:02:55.966Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tri-weekly Express train to connect Machilipatnam and Kurnool</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Kurnool, Machilipatnam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/29/illegal-mining-turns-sua-sari-khanjamahal-hills-in-balasore-district-into-water-pits</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/hwrjdpj8/Illegal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Illegal stone extraction at Khanjamahal hill</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T04:00:16.203Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Illegal mining turns Sua-Sari, Khanjamahal hills in Balasore district into water pits</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Illegal mining, Sua-Sari</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/29/basic-amenities-for-all-mangalagiri-homes-by-2029-hrd-minister-nara-lokesh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/50hm9zmj/amenities.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>HRD Minister Nara Lokesh during the ‘Mana Illu–Mana Lokesh’ programme at Kunchanapalli on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:59:57.808Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Basic amenities for all Mangalagiri homes by 2029’: HRD Minister Nara Lokesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, HRD Minister Nara Lokesh, Mangalagiri homes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Sep/29/ed-raids-premises-of-former-west-bengal-minister-indranil-sen-others-in-pmla-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/88isqby0/20250509290L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee along with former state MLA Indranil Sen.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:59:18.087Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED raids premises of former West Bengal minister Indranil Sen, others in PMLA case</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, West Bengal, PMLA case, ED raids, Indranil Sen</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/29/esanjeevani-training-program-begins-at-aiims-mangalagiri</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-01/4n9xbhu6/shortcut.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIIMS Mangalagiri</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:58:55.357Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>eSanjeevani training program begins at AIIMS Mangalagiri</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, eSanjeevani, AIIMS Mangalagiri</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/29/women-of-jamboo-protest-for-liquor-shop-closure</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/rw5qmstp/po095758.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Womenfolk of Jamboo staged dharna on Monday in front of an Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) shop at the seaside Ramanagar village demanding its closure.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:58:30.698Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women of Jamboo protest for liquor shop closure</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, women protest, liquor shop closure</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/29/andhra-pradesh-government-firm-on-resolving-swarna-staff-issues-minister-dola</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/w21nus9w/Dola.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:58:08.273Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh government firm on resolving ‘Swarna’ staff issues: Minister Dola</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh government, Minister Dola</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/29/foul-play-talk-around-mans-death-in-sorada-police-say-no-proof</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-27/96kapn7d/C_32_1_CH1589_76506149.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:56:57.257Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Foul play talk around man’s death in Sorada, police say no proof</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Accident, murder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/29/34-per-cent-bc-quota-in-ap-local-body-polls-challenged-in-high-court</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/iimnzox2/Untitled-design-16.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:56:55.390Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>34 per cent BC quota in AP local body polls challenged in High Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, High Court, BC quota, AP local body polls</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/29/a-man-who-spent-decades-on-utahs-death-row-is-released-and-awaits-a-new-trial-in-a-1985-killing</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/hc2cb05e/Carter.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Douglas Stewart Carter sits in a car after he was released out of the Utah County Jail as a Utah judged ordered his release from jail on Monday Sept. 28, 2026, in Spanish Fork, Utah.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:55:58.937Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A man who spent decades on Utah's death row is released and awaits a new trial in a 1985 killing</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Utah death row, decades on death row, DNA evidence, let out on bail</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/29/ap-hc-comprehensive-mechanism-is-necessary-to-check-illegal-mining</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-24/bfoo83pc/AP-HC-reserves.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:55:36.904Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP HC: Comprehensive mechanism  
is necessary to check illegal mining</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Illegal mining, AP HC, Comprehensive mechanism</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/29/andhra-pradesh-hc-seeks-details-of-spcper-amid-multiple-pils-filed-by-several-people</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:54:23.994Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh HC seeks details of SPCPER amid multiple PILs filed by several people</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh HC, multiple PILs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/29/samalei-project-october-5-house-demolition-looms-over-50-families</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-11/gx5193l6/5123whatsapp_image_2026_08_11_at_18_05_38_1108chn_17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:53:57.598Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SAMALEI project: October 5 house demolition looms over 50 families</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, demolition, SAMALEI project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/29/act-tough-on-aqua-units-over-pollution-deputy-cm-pawan-tells-appcb</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/yfshv2to/aqua.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An official of the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) collecting a sample of water from an aqua-processing unit</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:53:26.794Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Act tough on aqua units over pollution, Deputy CM Pawan tells APPCB </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, APPCB, aqua units</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/29/tirupati-second-district-in-country-to-map-rural-tourism-gems</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-06/tqqfo7gc/Tirumala-Tirupati-Devasthanams.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirumala. Tirupati.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:52:30.924Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tirupati second district in country to map rural tourism gems</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati, rural tourism</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Sep/28/make-universities-safe-where-fear-retreats-and-curiosity-thrives</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/vidq7rdz/x.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Violent protests rocked at Lovely Professional University campus in Kapurthala district's Phagwara late Sunday night</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:51:56.733Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Make universities safe, where fear retreats and curiosity thrives</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial, Lovely Professional University</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/29/kadapa-administration-seeks-drought-tag-for-all-40-mandals</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-14/3sxos02i/tomatocropdrought.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:51:27.068Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kadapa administration seeks drought tag for all 40 mandals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, drought, Kadapa administration</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Sep/28/time-to-uphold-the-right-to-nutritional-literacy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/va35ivd1/28sep2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:50:32.140Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Time to uphold the right to nutritional literacy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, nutritional literacy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/29/in-islamabad-shipping-containers-on-the-streets-signal-a-protest-is-imminent</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/un1mvqm6/Islamabad-shipping-containers.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vehicles drive past shipping containers placed by authorities to seal off an area ahead of a plan protest march by the supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan demanding his release, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:48:56.645Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In Islamabad, shipping containers on the streets signal a protest is imminent</news:title>
<news:keywords>Islamabad, shipping containers, protest, former Prime Minister Imran Khan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/29/gajapati-man-beaten-to-death-body-burnt-over-witchcraft-suspicion</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-31/tabrx6kb/ANI_20251231134741.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:46:49.780Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gajapati man beaten to death, body burnt over witchcraft suspicion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Gajapati, witchcraft</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/29/jagatsinghpur-on-edge-as-hirakud-opens-30-gates</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-09/khaoruxb/Hirakud-releases.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Hirakud Dam authorities on Monday opened two more sluice gates amid a sharp rise in inflow into the reservoir.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:44:43.439Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jagatsinghpur on edge as Hirakud opens 30 gates</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Hirakud, Jagatsinghpur</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/29/standing-crops-in-5800-hectare-affected-by-floods-in-koraput</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/dtmyur0w/1790609411204093726.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials inspecting flooded paddy fields in Koraput district</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:42:27.291Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Standing crops in 5,800 hectare affected by floods in Koraput</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Koraput, crops</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/29/man-catching-crabs-injured-in-crocodile-attack-in-bhitarkanika-national-park</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-25/77ilki9n/crocodile.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>File photo of a saltwater crocodile in Bhitarkanika National Park.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:39:35.806Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man catching crabs injured in crocodile attack in Bhitarkanika National Park</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, crocodile attack, Bhitarkanika National Park</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/29/5-men-arrested-near-a-us-run-air-base-are-bailed-as-uk-police-probe-whether-theres-a-link-to-iran</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/ga45rwfg/US-air-base-in-UK.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police guard a road leading to RAF Fairford, in Fairford, England, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:37:36.226Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>5 men arrested near a US-run air base are bailed as UK police probe whether there's a link to Iran</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, UK Police, Iran link, US-run air base, non-state militant groups</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Sep/29/meerut-mosque-security-tightened-after-hindu-outfit-announces-hanuman-chalisa-recitation-plan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/hs2vnc2z/Key-Noida-unrest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:37:22.238Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meerut mosque security tightened after Hindu outfit announces Hanuman Chalisa recitation plan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Hanuman Chalisa, Security tightened, Meerut mosque</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/29/tanker-rescued-after-engine-failure-berthed-at-paradip-port</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/cntvv9r1/Tanker.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rescue vessel</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:37:15.938Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tanker rescued after engine failure, berthed at Paradip Port </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, tanker, Paradip Port</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/29/accident-turns-murder-wife-friend-held-in-talcher</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/xdtazi2x/Accident.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:33:53.524Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Accident’ turns murder: Wife, friend held in Talcher</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, murder, Talcher</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/29/fir-lodged-against-11-people-for-selling-spurious-paneer-in-cuttack</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/1/1/original/Spurious.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Seized of hazardous chemicals-laced spurious paneer in Cuttack.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:30:55.906Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIR lodged against 11 people for selling spurious paneer in Cuttack  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, FIR, Cuttack, paneer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/29/odisha-hc-seeks-report-on-ekharajat-mahal-lands-of-lord-jagannath</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-27/hgbp1368/C_53_1_CH1537_40645756.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Orissa High Court has asked the state government to file an affidavit giving details of the status of settlement of disputes over the record of rights (RoR) entries of Ekharajat Mahal lands of Lord Jagannath.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:28:15.361Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha HC seeks report on Ekharajat Mahal lands of Lord Jagannath</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha HC, Lord Jagannath temple land</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/29/airstrike-near-a-market-in-myanmars-rakhine-state-kills-49-people</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/b0yr8xqq/Myanmar-airstrike.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo provided by Wai Hun Aung, smoke rises from a market after the area was allegedly hit by the military's airstrike in Kyauktaw township in Rakhine state, Myanmar, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:26:18.367Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Airstrike near a market in Myanmar's Rakhine state kills 49 people</news:title>
<news:keywords>Myanmar's Rakhine state, Airstrikes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/29/will-fight-till-last-breath-for-odishas-rights-naveen-at-mmdr-act-protest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/7i8bqejo/bjdmmdrprotest072809chn17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>LoP Naveen Patnaik addressing the gathering during the BJD protest against MMDR Act, 2026, at Gandhi Marg in Bhubaneswar on Monday .</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:25:34.637Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Will fight till last breath for Odisha’s rights’: Naveen at MMDR Act protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, MMDR Act protest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/29/sans-buses-students-walk-three-km-to-school-in-nagapattinams-nambiyar-nagar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/qtvr3isy/ngt-pic.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With no government bus operating through Nambiyar Nagar, roughly 500 students trudge to schools carrying heavy bags</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:23:44.627Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sans buses, students walk three km to school in Nagapattinam's Nambiyar Nagar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Nambiyar Nagar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/29/jan-vishwas-indian-stamp-bill-passed-in-odisha-assembly</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-10/8q7smpis/New-Project-2025-12-10T081755.161.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:21:37.137Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jan Vishwas, Indian Stamp Bill passed in Odisha Assembly</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Jan Vishwas Bill, Indian Stamp Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/29/danish-association-donates-model-of-1620-ship-to-tn-maritime-museum</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/entuzb34/NGT-ship-pic.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A model of ‘Elephant’, said to be the first ship to dock at Tharangambadi Port in 1620, was donated to the museum by the Danish Tranquebar Association</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:19:13.635Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Danish Association donates model of 1620 ship to TN maritime museum</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Danish Association, 1620 ship</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Sep/29/nine-held-for-killing-blackbuck</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/g29l2uan/blackbuck12809chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The seized items arranged on the table</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:18:52.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nine held for killing blackbuck</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Blackbuck</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Sep/29/pharma-city-farmers-detained-during-protest-in-ibrahimpatnam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-23/0zd72wu4/protest</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:18:49.031Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pharma City farmers detained during protest in Ibrahimpatnam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Ibrahimpatnam, pharma city</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/29/odisha-eco-retreats-running-huge-losses-cag-reports</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/12/18/original/ac020520-ea0d-46e9-a070-3179f95611f9.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Luxurious tents were put up at Ramchandi beach in Odisha during the first edition of Eco Retreat.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:16:58.414Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha eco-retreats running huge losses, CAG reports</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, CAG reports, eco-retreats</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Sep/29/minister-sridhar-inaugurates-b2b-platform-gcc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/ojgf8q9t/sridharbabu12809chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IT Minister D Sridhar Babu inaugurates Billtrust’s GCC in Hyderabad on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:15:39.396Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Sridhar inaugurates B2B platform GCC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, D Sridhar Babu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Sep/29/hydroponic-ganja-worth-rs-12-crore-seized-from-woman-who-arrived-in-chennai-from-malaysia</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-27/d0b4h2ve/P_4790408970.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hydroponic ganja used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:14:48.880Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hydroponic ganja worth Rs 1.2 crore seized from woman who arrived in Chennai from Malaysia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Malaysia, chennai, Hydroponic ganja</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Sep/29/woman-alleges-sexual-assault-bid-by-cab-driver</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-02/xqd2qrlc/202609023927935.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:14:33.507Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman alleges sexual assault bid by cab driver</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, cab driver, sexual assault</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/29/cag-report-reveals-bikers-fined-for-seat-belt-car-drivers-for-helmet-violations</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-09/uib69a5o/4k_5k_fined_every_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:13:27.303Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CAG report reveals bikers fined for seat belt, car drivers for helmet violations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, CAG report, Helmet violations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/29/udf-govt-mulls-reconstitution-of-waqf-board</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-23/08kmj3p4/ANI_20260923070304.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Keralam CM VD Satheesan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:12:17.036Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UDF govt mulls reconstitution of Waqf Board</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/29/black-granite-chosen-for-bhadrachalam-temple-makeover</loc>
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<image:caption>Craftsmen at the Purushothapatnam workshop in Andhra Pradesh shape black granite blocks into pillars and doorways for the Bhadrachalam temple revamp.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:11:19.649Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Black granite chosen for Bhadrachalam temple makeover</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Sep/29/chennai-corporation-helps-1015-kids-get-back-to-education</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/xflcclim/Chennai-corpn.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:11:13.874Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai Corporation helps 1,015 
kids get back to education</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Chennai Corporation, School education department data</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/29/smart-ration-card-a-document-of-dignity-not-charity-minister-uttam</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister for Irrigation and Civil Supplies, N Uttam Kumar Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:10:34.272Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Smart ration card a document 
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/29/odisha-to-reclaim-government-land-unused-for-over-three-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/qmms5vag/ANI_20260830140324.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:09:42.704Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha to reclaim government land unused for over three years</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Sep/29/complaints-of-commission-mar-gold-ring-launch-at-government-hospital-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:caption>RSRM Hospital, Royapuram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:09:33.449Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Complaints of ‘commission’ mar 
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<news:keywords>Chennai, corruption, gold-ring launch</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/29/four-passengers-dead-four-injured-as-auto-rams-lorry</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:08:30.453Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four passengers dead, four injured as auto rams lorry</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Sep/29/enquiries-galore-but-users-claim-railways-new-e-bike-rental-service-at-central-station-a-costly-affair</loc>
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<image:caption>The e-bike service launched inside the railway station</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:07:10.267Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Enquiries galore, but users claim railway’s new e-bike rental service at Central Station a costly affair</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, central station, e-bike rental service</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/29/chargesheet-ready-after-four-year-pg-seat-block-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/jh7zpdon/Police.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:06:48.595Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chargesheet ready after four-year PG seat-block probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, PG medical seats</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/29/amit-shah-to-chair-meet-on-mahanadi-dispute-on-october-1</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:05:55.540Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah to chair meet on Mahanadi dispute on October 1</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Amit Shah, Mahanadi dispute</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Sep/29/heat-continues-to-boil-tamil-nadu-malaria-may-add-to-trouble</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/dfxtgmiq/Heat-continues.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two women cover their faces for protection from heat as they walk on a street in Chennai on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:04:15.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heat continues to boil Tamil Nadu, malaria may add to trouble</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Madurai airport, Regional Meteorological Centre, malaria transmission window</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/29/as-s4c-lying-toothless-odisha-police-urges-government-to-fill-up-posts-on-priority</loc>
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<image:caption>The Home department had notified creation of S4C in August this year.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:04:05.376Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As S4C lying toothless, Odisha Police urges government to fill up posts on priority</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/29/12-unions-in-fray-for-tgsrtc-elections-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-11/yrj4zlnk/Poll-campaign.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:02:23.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>12 unions in fray for TGSRTC elections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, TGSRTC, TGSRTC elections</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/29/mullaperiyar-dam-keralam-seeks-fresh-safety-review</loc>
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<image:caption>KOCHI: A view of the Mullaperiyar dam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:01:59.962Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mullaperiyar Dam: Keralam seeks fresh safety review</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, kerala, Mullaperiyar Dam, safety review</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/29/telangana-hc-orders-fee-refund-to-bhms-student</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:01:31.204Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC orders fee refund to BHMS student</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court, BHMS college</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/29/snail-paced-service-road-work-on-mettupalayam-road-irks-motorists</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/koor4frs/C_1_1_CH1594_12431800.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mettupalayam Road</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:00:55.721Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Snail-paced service road work on Mettupalayam Road irks motorists</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, motorists, Mettupalayam road</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/29/new-pocso-case-on-veeramani-helpline-set-up-to-tip-off-sit</loc>
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<image:caption>GEM Granites chairman R Veeramani</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:59:49.451Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New POCSO case on Veeramani, helpline set up to tip off SIT</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, POCSO case, Veeramani</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/29/keralam-first-of-its-kind-registry-to-ease-fyugp-eligibility-woes-in-works</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/pqa5py0r/First-of.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) plans to create a first-of-its-kind registry of all undergraduate degrees offered by universities in the state.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:58:57.264Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: First-of-its-kind registry to ease FYUGP eligibility woes in works</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, KSHEC, FYUGP, registry</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/29/tgspdcl-invites-bids-for-ug-cabling-project</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/6/20/original/Electricity.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The underground network will replace existing 33 kV, 11 kV and low-tension (LT) overhead lines along major roads.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:57:58.587Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TGSPDCL invites bids for UG cabling project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, TGSPDCL, cabling project</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/29/100-coastal-villages-across-odisha-tsunami-ready-under-unesco-ioc-programme</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/01pa8y2c/ANI_20260928154254.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha has achieved a crucial milestone in strengthening community-based disaster preparedness, with 100 coastal villages now declared tsunami-ready.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:57:56.343Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>100 coastal villages across Odisha ‘tsunami ready’ under UNESCO-IOC programme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, coastal villages, UNESCO-IOC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Sep/29/happy-hes-not-upset-sreeshankars-silver-brings-relief-to-mother</loc>
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<image:caption>Sreeshankar’s mother K S Bijimol on video call with his father S Murali, a silver medallist at the 1989 South Asian Games</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:56:50.890Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Happy he’s not upset’: Sreeshankar’s silver brings relief to mother</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Sreeshankar, Asian Games 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/29/megamalai-eviction-four-faint-at-protest-site</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-23/r9vq3ku2/C_1_1_CH1405_12416796.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ongoing eviction drive in the Megamalai region</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:56:43.174Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Megamalai eviction: Four faint at protest site</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Megamalai eviction, Kadamalaikundu All Traders Association</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/29/expedite-construction-of-residential-schools-mallu-bhatti-vikramarka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/1u2u220v/bhattireview22809chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:55:35.232Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Expedite construction of residential schools: Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, residential schools</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Sep/29/man-kidnaps-trader-for-brothers-debt-in-chennai-arrested</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-22/t42cs050/202603223717203.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:54:40.095Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man kidnaps trader for brother’s debt in Chennai, arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, chennai, kidnap case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/29/telangana-to-increase-cultivation-of-pulses-to-one-lakh-acres</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:54:28.462Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana to increase cultivation of pulses to one lakh acres</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, pulses cultivation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/29/cag-flags-irregular-dmf-spend-on-odisha-private-hospitals-during-covid</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/6/28/original/AAP_slams.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The office of Comptroller &amp; Auditor General</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:54:02.523Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CAG flags irregular DMF spend on Odisha private hospitals during Covid</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha private hospitals, DMF</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/29/kerala-hostel-fee-dispute-puts-179-veterinary-varsity-students-results-on-hold</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/tijwfg7o/Hostel-fee-dispute-puts.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:53:36.597Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: Hostel fee dispute puts 179 veterinary varsity students’ results on hold</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, hostel fee dispute, veterinary varsity students</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/29/cm-revanth-reddy-to-lay-foundation-inaugurate-development-works-worth-rs-345-cr-in-sircilla</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:52:56.235Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth Reddy to lay foundation, inaugurate development works worth Rs 345 cr in Sircilla</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Sep/29/tambaram-cops-it-firms-team-up-for-staff-safety</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-18/9k6w1asx/202510183544909.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The police also highlighted initiatives including Kaval Udhavi, Singappen Special Force and WhatsCop aimed at improving women’s safety, citizen assistance and emergency response.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:52:49.636Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tambaram cops, IT firms team up for staff safety</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, IT firms, Tambaram cops</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/29/kerala-sit-not-to-record-psc-members-statements</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-11/z9fle8vw/202609113938572.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:51:32.370Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: SIT not to record PSC members’ statements</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, SIT, PSC recruitment examination scam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/29/government-to-fill-vacancies-in-horticulture-dept-oilfed</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-20/zs3hd9bx/TNIEimport20231015originalThummala.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana state Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswara Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:50:54.377Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government to fill vacancies in horticulture dept, Oilfed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana government, Thummala Nageswara Rao, Oilfed</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/29/two-drown-in-separate-incidents-in-chennai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-15/a7hrxy4v/drowning.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:50:48.221Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two drown in separate incidents in Chennai </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, chennai, drowning incident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/29/kerala-islamic-preachers-post-triggers-online-hate-campaign-against-sufi-professor</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/bv2nw90t/Islamic-preacher’s.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shabnam Noorjahan.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:49:23.720Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: Islamic preacher’s post triggers online hate campaign against Sufi professor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, sufi professor, online hate campaign</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/29/madras-hc-quashes-detention-of-accused-under-goondas-act-in-alleged-bribery-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/t5azrrfm/HC-quashes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras HC</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:49:20.759Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC quashes detention of accused under Goondas Act in alleged bribery case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras HC, bribery case, Goondas Act</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/29/brs-opposes-real-estate-business-in-the-guise-of-bullet-train-project-ktr</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/rhh3g86n/20260607117L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>KT Rama Rao</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:48:53.291Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BRS opposes real estate business in the guise of  bullet train project: KTR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, KT Rama Rao, bullet train project, BRS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/29/aadhav-a-loose-cannon-says-dmdk-leader-premalatha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/mws3c0kp/C_1_1_CH1452_119004758.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMDK leader Premalatha Vijayakanth</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:48:01.418Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aadhav a loose cannon, says DMDK leader Premalatha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMDK leader Premalatha, Aadhav</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/29/congress-protests-demands-gyanesh-quit-as-cec-3</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/fog1oukb/congprotest42809chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TPCC led by its president B Mahesh Kumar Goud take part in a protest rally in from Indira Gandhi statue to BRKR Bhavan in Hyderabad demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in SIR of electoral rolls on Monday.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/tu8wk06n/congprotest62809chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TPCC led by its president B Mahesh Kumar Goud take part in a protest rally in from Indira Gandhi statue to BRKR Bhavan in Hyderabad demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in SIR of electoral rolls on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:46:57.118Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress protests, demands Gyanesh quit as CEC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana Congress, CEC Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/29/tnpdcl-sticks-to-five-hour-power-shutdown-window-staff-says-time-not-enough-to-fix-issues</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/b046slsl/TRI-eb-pic.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An EB worker working on a transformer in Tiruchy</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:44:55.344Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNPDCL sticks to five-hour power shutdown window, staff says time not enough to fix issues</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TNPDCL, shutdown window</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Sep/29/please-do-take-it-to-heart</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/mvr6bxep/Please-do.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/tz0kbamx/hear.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/mkzgctiw/heart.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:44:32.026Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Please do take it to heart</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health, World Heart Day</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/29/congress-unable-to-explain-what-vote-chori-is-bjp</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-04/2h2lnjx2/ANI_20260904055014.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>State BJP chief spokesperson NV Subhash</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:43:44.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress unable to explain what vote chori is: BJP </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BJP, Vote chori</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/29/pathway-to-burial-ground-encroached-dindiguls-oru-thattu-villagers-take-three-km-detour</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/33ux55te/burial-pic.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Villagers carry the mortal remains to the burial ground in Ammainaickanur Town Panchayat, Dindigul, located around 1 km away from Bommanaickenpatti.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:43:22.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pathway to burial ground encroached, Dindigul's ‘Oru Thattu’ villagers take three-km detour</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Dindigul, burial ground</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Sep/29/a-japanese-pilgrimage-that-explores-aravindans-kummatty</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/yhkzy4lf/Japanese-‘pilgrimage.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sato Tadao.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/4pw1tbdx/‘pilgrimage’-that.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>G Aravindan</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/v66w9chv/Aravindan’s.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Poster of ‘Journey into Sato Tadao’</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:43:19.503Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A Japanese ‘pilgrimage’ that 
explores Aravindan’s Kummatty</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment News, G Aravindan, Kummatty</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/29/assembly-secretariat-paves-the-way-for-bypoll-in-khairatabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-18/7f253csl/C_1_1_CH1467_123998032.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Danam Nagender along with Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:41:10.793Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assembly Secretariat paves the way for bypoll in Khairatabad </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana Assembly, Danam Nagender, Telangana Assembly Secretariat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Sep/29/kochi-school-kalolsavam-set-for-homecoming-after-two-decade-break</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/1/6/original/Before_kickig.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Smitha Therese Joy, who had participated in the State School Kalolsavam of 2004, interacting with her former Ottamthullal guru when she arrived at the Kalolsavam venue with her two-month-old toddler.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:40:46.669Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi: School Kalolsavam set for ‘homecoming’ after two-decade break</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kochi, Kalolsavam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Sep/29/rogue-buses-can-kochi-flag-repeat-offenders-before-the-next-crime-3</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/e8t2hlz8/Rogue-buses.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A senior police officer said the issue was not confined to any particular bus and that several private buses had figured in multiple cases. The police have been strengthening enforcement and monitoring.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:38:02.463Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rogue buses: Can Kochi flag repeat offenders before the next ‘crime’?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kochi, Rogue buses, repeat offenders</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/29/drain-work-delay-sparks-residents-ire-at-kumarasamy-street-in-tambaram</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/x7xeawdw/Drain-work.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Drain work under way at Kumarasamy Street in Ward 31, Tambaram</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:37:34.028Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drain work delay sparks residents’ ire at Kumarasamy Street in Tambaram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/29/chargesheet-alone-no-ground-for-bail-in-pocso-case-telangana-hc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-25/i0jxacbv/Protection-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:37:24.546Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chargesheet alone no ground for bail in POCSO case: Telangana HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court, POCSO case, chargesheet</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/coimbatore/2026/Sep/29/coimbatore-schools-warned-against-conducting-special-classes-during-exam-leave</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-04/tltqu4v4/1_53_1_04y_sch2_0406try_4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The school education department has instructed all schools not to conduct special classes for classes 10 and 12 during the leave</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:36:42.194Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coimbatore schools warned against conducting special classes during exam leave</news:title>
<news:keywords>Coimbatore, special classes, Coimbatore schools</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/29/4554-lakh-electors-cleared-for-final-roll-after-sir-hearings</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-03/8d818ov0/ANI_20260903193700.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/8wr4ht0g/electors.PNG</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:35:50.931Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>45.54 lakh electors cleared for final roll after SIR hearings</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana SIR</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/29/survivors-kin-taken-to-undisclosed-location-by-police-in-madurantakam-pocso-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/773jwq7n/Survivor’s-kin.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:35:12.959Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Survivor’s kin taken to undisclosed location by police in Madurantakam POCSO case?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurantakam POCSO case, Survivor’s kin, undisclosed location</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/29/keralam-in-sisterhood-of-the-travelling-dresses-threads-of-kindness-bind-brides-in-need</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/nytoh494/In-sisterhood-of-the-travelling.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nasar at his bridal dress bank in Thootha, Perinthalmanna</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:35:12.143Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: In sisterhood of the travelling dresses, threads of kindness bind brides in need</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, wedding dress, Nasar Thootha Dress Bank</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/29/remarks-on-veeramani-only-matter-of-stage-courtesy-minister-d-lokesh-tamilselvan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/qoxmj0e1/P_4780566756.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister Logesh Tamilselvan D</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:33:14.993Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Remarks on Veeramani only matter of 'stage courtesy': Minister D Lokesh Tamilselvan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, POCSO, Veeramani, Minister D Lokesh Tamilselvan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/29/camera-traps-set-up-to-identify-carnivore-after-goats-killed-in-coimbatores-mavuthampathi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/7b0r1y4m/C_40_1_CH1555_35752341.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of Camera Trap used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:31:40.729Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Camera traps set up to identify carnivore after goats killed in Coimbatore's Mavuthampathi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, camera traps, Mavuthampathi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/29/collegium-proposes-telangana-hc-chief-justice-for-sc</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:31:07.003Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Collegium proposes Telangana HC Chief Justice for SC</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/delhi/2026/Sep/29/bharatanatyam-guru-geeta-chandrans-home-is-about-living-with-the-culture</loc>
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<image:caption>Dance guru Geeta Chandran in her beautiful temple-like home in Delhi</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The home is filled with found, picked up or repurposed objects</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bharatanatyam guru Geeta Chandran's home is about living with the culture</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/29/water-storage-at-mettur-falls-below-80-foot-mark</loc>
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<image:caption>Mettur dam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:29:35.172Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Water storage at Mettur falls below 80-foot mark</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Mettur, water storage</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/29/cutoff-slashed-but-33-super-speciality-medical-seats-in-tamil-nadu-remain-vacant</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/aehz25u6/AIIMS-recruitment.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aspirants leave from an exam centre after appearing in the NEET-PG in Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:28:25.560Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cutoff slashed, but 33 super speciality medical seats in Tamil Nadu remain vacant</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, NEET, 33 super speciality medical seats</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/29/new-nanocarbon-compound-shows-promising-anti-cancer-activity</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/6t9ztbui/nanocarbon-compound.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to Eswaran, who hails from Palakkad, the findings indicate the potential of the compound against breast cancer, including triple-negative breast cancer.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:27:49.529Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New nanocarbon compound shows promising anti-cancer activity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, nanocarbon compound, anti-cancer activity</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/29/vr-headset-invented-by-kerala-mans-firm-set-to-rewrite-stroke-therapy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/a4h0sqb0/headset-invented.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:25:58.243Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VR headset invented by Kerala man’s firm set to rewrite stroke therapy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala man, stroke therapy, VR headset</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/jaipur-diary-nitin-nabins-welcome-posters-trigger-buzz</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP national president Nitin Nabin.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:24:43.100Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jaipur Diary | Nitin Nabin’s welcome posters trigger buzz</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jaipur, BJP chief Nitin Nabin</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/29/tvk-treads-a-cautious-line-as-allies-seek-cecs-ouster</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-25/6ylq1s1l/20260817336L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Election Commissioner of India Gyanesh Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:24:11.765Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK treads a cautious line as allies seek CEC’s ouster</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, ECI, TVK, CEC ouster</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/29/kerala-hc-order-to-assess-affordability-of-patented-cancer-medicines</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-11/grdh5qsi/Kerala_HC.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the High Court of Kerala.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:23:33.486Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala HC order to assess affordability of patented cancer medicines</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala High Court, affordability, patented cancer medicines</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/interview-sir-unnecessary-its-processes-flawed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/7o44j7tt/ashok084715.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:21:54.094Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTERVIEW | ‘SIR unnecessary, its processes flawed’</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ashok Lavasa, Sir</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/29/cm-vijay-opens-renovated-gandhi-museum-offers-prayers-at-meenakshi-temple-in-madurai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/fdgp8pk7/opens-renovated.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay garlanding the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the memorial museum in Madurai on Monday</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/sw0qjr3l/renovated-Gandhi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Before concluding his visit, Vijay participated in Sayaraksha pooja at Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple in the evening</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:21:51.356Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Vijay opens renovated Gandhi museum, offers prayers at Meenakshi temple in Madurai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Meenakshi Temple, renovated Gandhi museum</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Sep/29/cut-from-a-different-cloth-boxer-kapils-hunger-tenacity-behind-asian-games-medal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/3hrhqwaf/boc.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kapil Pokhariya rejoices after getting his hand raised on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:20:12.789Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Cut from a different cloth': Boxer Kapil's hunger &amp; tenacity behind Asian Games medal </news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Asian Games 2026, Narender Berwal, Ankush Panghal, boxing India, Kapil Pokhariya</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/29/3-out-of-10-cpos-in-kerala-to-be-women-as-police-go-for-recruitment-reform</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/hxwd2v3k/recruitment-reform.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Public Service Commission handles the recruitment of male and female police personnel via separate marklists.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:19:51.162Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>3 out of 10 CPOs in Kerala to be women as police go for recruitment reform</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Police, women CPOs, recruitment reform</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/29/kalaburagi-women-caught-dumping-day-old-infant-in-garbage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/rgrzpfll/Woman-caught.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:19:43.617Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kalaburagi women caught dumping day-old infant in garbage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Kalaburagi, dumping  infant</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/29/cm-vijay-is-running-a-despicable-government-in-tn-dmk-leader-kanimozhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/arzs3r4i/p6-kanimozhi100656.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK Dy General Secretary and MP M Kanimozhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:18:57.706Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Vijay is running a despicable government in TN: DMK leader Kanimozhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CM Vijay, DMK leader Kanimozhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/29/family-of-police-torture-victim-aakash-delison-put-under-house-arrest-during-cm-vijays-visit-to-madurai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-26/o1ln7rz9/New-Projectv.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>R Aakash Delison</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:16:43.387Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Family of police torture victim Aakash Delison put under house arrest during CM Vijay's visit to Madurai </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurai, CM Vijay, police torture victim Aakash</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Sep/29/man-dies-by-suicide-in-laggere-kin-say-murder</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-14/eyzcaf00/ANI_20260614044233.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:16:29.777Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man dies by suicide in Laggere, kin say murder</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, murder, suicide</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/29/renukaswamy-murder-case-approver-records-statement-for-three-hours</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-14/q56f3ifh/1_40_darshan3_1408chn_35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actor Darshan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:13:38.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Renukaswamy murder case: Approver records statement for three hours</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Renukaswamy murder case, records statement</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/29/people-could-not-meet-cm-during-weekend-eps-launches-sharp-attacks-on-vijay-at-dharapuram-campaign</loc>
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<image:caption>AIADMK leader EPS</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:13:32.873Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'People could not meet CM during weekend': EPS launches sharp attacks on Vijay at Dharapuram campaign</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, EPS, CM Vijay, Dharapuram campaign</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Sep/29/iit-bombay-student-had-exam-stress-says-key-witness</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-23/6346j494/1-53-22091-pti09222026000271b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security beefed up outside the IIT Bombay campus after a student, Sahil Wakode, died by suicide after he was allegedly caught using ChatGPT during an examination, in Mumbai, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:13:21.281Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IIT-Bombay student had exam stress, says key witness</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, exam stress, IIT Bombay student suicide</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/29/mcd-lacks-data-on-revenue-loss-from-unallotted-ad-sites</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-24/6a491v2e/mcd115304.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:09:47.743Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MCD lacks data on revenue loss from unallotted ad sites</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, The Municipal Corporation of Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/29/gps-enabled-safari-vehicles-in-bandipur-nagarahole-tiger-reserves</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-11/axp7ov4z/C_35_1_CH0279_69928647.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tigers are seen on a pathway during a safari at the Nagarahole Tiger Reserve, in Karnataka, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:09:44.618Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GPS-enabled safari vehicles in Bandipur, Nagarahole Tiger Reserves</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bandipur, GPS-enabled safari</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/29/collegium-picks-hc-chief-justice-upadhyaya-as-sc-judge</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/tu66y0mj/upa115057.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:08:24.873Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Collegium picks HC Chief Justice Upadhyaya as SC judge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, SC Collegium, Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/29/tvk-win-and-dmk-loss-in-assembly-elections-not-related-to-voter-deletions-congress-leader-p-chidambaram</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-27/xxp3higp/Chidambaram-moves.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader P Chidambaram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:07:41.872Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK win and DMK loss in Assembly elections not related to voter deletions: Congress leader P Chidambaram </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Congress leader P Chidambaram, TVK</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/29/dda-tightens-park-safety-says-no-change-in-timings-for-visitors</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/fipwvl6n/dda1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Development Authority</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:06:44.538Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DDA tightens park safety, says no change in timings for visitors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Development Authority, Delhi parks</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/29/aadhaar-e-kyc-must-for-praja-seva-abhiyan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-02/eoih2r0i/202512023594192.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aadhaar e-KYC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:06:35.109Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aadhaar e-KYC must for Praja Seva Abhiyan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/29/madurantakam-dharapuram-bypolls-stalin-plans-last-minute-push-to-challenge-cm-vijay</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-26/0d3upqkn/Stalin-and-Vijay.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>(L-R) DMK President MK Stalin and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:05:14.366Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madurantakam, Dharapuram bypolls: Stalin plans last-minute push to challenge CM Vijay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Stalin, Bypolls, Dharapuram, Madurantakam, CM Vijay</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/29/l-g-asks-police-agencies-to-boost-womens-security</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/6ee6clja/sandhu083747.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lieutenant-Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu during the meeting on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:04:30.572Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>L-G asks police, agencies to boost women’s security</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/29/two-panels-to-look-into-karnataka-police-services-recruitment</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/qi777piq/20260603390F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Home Minister Priyank Kharge</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:04:18.290Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two panels to look into Karnataka police services, recruitment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Recruitment, Karnataka police services</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/29/gardening-and-kids</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/uy0iuwme/Column.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:04:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gardening and kids</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/29/tngecl-likely-to-launch-online-portal-for-renewable-energy-projects-on-october-1</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/y72ae4p6/TNGECL-likely.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The move comes as the state seeks to augment its renewable energy capacity and improve power availability.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:03:23.198Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNGECL likely to launch online portal for renewable energy projects on October 1</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, online portal, TNGECL, renewable energy projects</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/29/madras-hc-bins-plea-against-tvk-mlas-one-vote-win</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-24/ku89usxq/Can’t-enact-law.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras HC</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:02:24.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC bins plea against TVK MLA’s one-vote win</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras HC, TVK MLA, one-vote win</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/29/miranda-house-students-hold-march-for-freedom-safe-campus</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/fwlphyie/miranda05062955.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students hold posters as they take part in the Hum Azad Hain Solidarity March from Miranda House college to Faculty of Arts college, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:02:20.398Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Miranda House students hold march for freedom, safe campus </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Miranda House</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/29/canadian-telescope-can-detect-hydrogen-from-early-universe-study</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/jhdc7lug/0013chime064802.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An aerial view of the Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment telescope</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:00:49.045Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Canadian telescope can detect hydrogen from early universe: Study</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Universe, Canadian telescope</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/29/28-yr-old-first-among-kani-tribals-to-get-llb-in-kanyakumari</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/hhiuwdxh/28-yr-old-first.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>S Evangelin Nishma</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:00:34.534Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>28-year-old first among Kani tribals to get LLB in Kanyakumari </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kanyakumari, Kani tribals</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/29/wfh-measure-to-curb-pollution-shows-little-impact-as-only-27-per-cent-are-salaried</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/ly8fe37x/wfh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Work From Home.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T01:59:37.560Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WFH measure to curb pollution shows little impact as only 27 per cent are salaried</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi air pollution, work from home, winter pollution plan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/29/plea-against-cbi-in-thoothukudi-police-firing-case-dismissed</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-28/rnj7a7cf/CBI-conducts.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Though Justice Aruna Jagadeesan Commission’s report named the officers responsible for the incident, the CBI chargesheets were only against a single official — police inspector R Thirumalai.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T01:59:37.267Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plea against CBI in Thoothukudi police firing case dismissed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CBI, Thoothukudi police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/29/sugarcane-growers-to-lay-siege-to-minister-pralhad-joshis-house-in-hubballi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-02/nxyst61c/C_1_1_CH1469_11767764.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister Pralhad Joshi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T01:59:12.752Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sugarcane growers to lay siege to Minister Pralhad Joshi’s house in Hubballi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Pralhad Joshi, Sugarcane growers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/29/microplastic-warning-labels-must-madras-hc-junks-fssai-plea</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/p0b5l4a7/Microplastic-warning.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T01:58:17.793Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Microplastic warning labels must’: Madras HC junks FSSAI plea</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, FSSAI plea, Microplastic warning</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/29/city-gets-16-per-cent-surplus-rain-this-year</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/0566t3ft/rain01061721.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Light Rain lashes several parts of the national capital in New Delhi on Monday.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/1u8vyxvy/Screenshot-2026-09-29-024233.png</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T01:56:58.323Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>City gets 16 per cent surplus rain this year</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi rains, Surplus rains</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/29/kridl-engineers-father-urges-government-to-help-trace-him</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/qcabgid7/New-Project-2026-09-29T072426.983.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pervez Dharwad</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T01:56:03.628Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KRIDL engineer’s father urges government to help trace him</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Gadag, KRIDL engineer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/29/centre-city-government-announce-advance-steps-for-clean-air</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/biyik9e3/pollution112054.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T01:52:34.160Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre, city government announce advance steps for clean air</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi, Delhi government, Air pollution, Construction plan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Sep/29/bengaluru-shines-with-schools-for-the-disabled</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-06/1qzke7u1/School-student.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T01:49:26.108Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru shines with schools for the disabled</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, schools, EducationWorld India School Rankings</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Sep/29/over-700kg-of-pop-ganesha-idols-festival-waste-removed-from-halanayakanahalli-lake</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/st9uxx0l/whatsapp-image-2026-09-28-at-80111-pm1100516.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Volunteers at work removing festival waste from Halanayak-anahalli Lake near Sarjapur Road</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T01:45:35.556Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 700kg of POP Ganesha idols, festival waste removed from Halanayakanahalli lake </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, PoP Ganesha idols, Halanayakanahalli lake</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/29/cm-shivakumar-meets-rajnath-singh-seeks-easing-of-defence-curbs-for-bengaluru-projects</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/u9zupkuz/singh11035011.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister D K Shivakumar greets Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the latter’s official residence in New Delhi on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T01:41:16.142Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Shivakumar meets Rajnath Singh, seeks easing of defence curbs for  Bengaluru projects</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Rajnath Singh, CM Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/29/congress-leaders-demand-cecs-resignation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-24/nv62yyyo/P_4930592287.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>KPCC President and MLC BK Hariprasad</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T01:36:29.686Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress leaders demand CEC’s resignation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, congress leaders, CEC resignation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/29/congress-to-begin-bharat-jodo-2-in-karnataka-tomorrow</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/nkjxglhi/central32809chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leaders led by Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president BK Hariprasad, after announcing the decision to launch ‘Bharat Jodo-2’ in Karnataka, at Bharat Jodo Bhavan in Bengaluru on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T01:34:00.458Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress to begin Bharat Jodo-2 in Karnataka tomorrow</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka congress, Bharat Jodo-2</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/29/karnataka-to-submit-final-drought-appeal-to-centre-in-october</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/jqkcw7qa/28farmers-1111951.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>KRRS activists protest against Central and State governments alleging that they failed to support farmers reeling under drought in Mysuru on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T01:28:54.460Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka to submit final drought appeal to Centre in October</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, centre, drought karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/29/will-manage-financial-burden-of-guarantee-schemes-says-g-parameshwara</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/ws4igi71/dr-gp1122421.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Dr G Parameshwara in conversation with Pontiff of Sri Adichunchanagiri Mutt Dr Niramalanandanatha Mahaswamiji in Bengaluru on Monday</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T01:23:10.102Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will manage financial burden of guarantee schemes, says G Parameshwara</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, G Parameshwara, Sri Adichunchanagiri Mutt</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/29/dk-shivakumar-urges-centre-to-address-karnataka-concerns-over-czmp-western-ghats-esa</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/26965d5c-631d-4c3b-82e8-639ef82721bb/P_3410973400.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T01:17:20.228Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DK Shivakumar urges Centre to address Karnataka concerns over CZMP, Western Ghats ESA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Western Ghats, CM  DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/29/cm-shivakumar-wants-centres-intervention-on-mekedatu-tells-tamil-nadu-to-inspect-site</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/d69ln1fa/CM-wants-Centre’s.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister DK Shivakumar holds talks with Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil in New Delhi on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T01:14:05.478Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Shivakumar wants Centre’s intervention on Mekedatu, tells Tamil Nadu to inspect site </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Mekedatu, CM Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/29/monsoon-nearly-over-cauvery-reservoirs-at-half-of-last-years-levels</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/3yhm2etq/cauvery095011.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Water level at KRS reservior in Mandya district remains low this year.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/jaimemjc/Screenshot-2026-09-29-021123.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hemavathy is the lowest at 41% as against 91% last year, KRS at 55% against 96% and Kabini at 58% against 93%. Harangi is better placed at 73% against 94%.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T01:07:56.613Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Monsoon nearly over, Cauvery reservoirs at half of last year’s levels</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, monsoon, Cauvery reservoirs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Sep/29/jumbo-kills-60-year-old-out-on-morning-walk-on-mysuru-road</loc>
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<image:caption>Nagaraja was on a morning walk with his daughter near Rajarajeshwari Medical College.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The elephant broke a portion of the Rajarajeshwari Medical College compound wall before attacking the man, Nagaraja, at Anchepalya early on Monday morning</image:caption>
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<news:title>Jumbo kills 60-year-old out on morning walk on Mysuru Road</news:title>
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<news:title>What Dorothy’s representation of queer love and the backlash online reveals about Tamil cinema and its audience</news:title>
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<image:caption>future-ready kitchen smart storage wor</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-29T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kick-start the kitchen construction</news:title>
<news:keywords>spaces, lifestyle, ventilation , storage and electrical , work triangle , kitchen spaces , work zones, functioning kitchen </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Sep/29/sculpted-india-art-of-sculpting-space</loc>
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<image:caption>Sanya Malik</image:caption>
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<news:title>Sculpted India: Art of sculpting space</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Sep/29/im-just-obsessed-with-films-arjun-kapoor-on-finding-happiness-in-cinema</loc>
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<image:caption>Arjun Kapoor</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A still from 2 States</image:caption>
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<news:title>‘I’m just obsessed with films': Arjun Kapoor on finding happiness in cinema</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Arjun Kapoor</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Sep/28/womens-chess-lives-up-to-promise-at-the-samarkand-olympiad</loc>
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<image:caption>The open team, anchored by R Praggnanandhaa, returned with silver. In the women’s discipline, led by the seasoned Koneru Humpy, they won a bronze</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-28T20:25:19.162Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women's chess lives up to promise at the Samarkand Olympiad</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Sep/28/quick-take-parched-of-action</loc>
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<image:caption>A banner put up in Solapur's Tulshi district over the decades-long drought conditions</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-28T20:25:13.966Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | Parched of action</news:title>
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