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<news:title>BSF jawan arrested in Punjab for allegedly killing wife, staging death as accident</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/16/wb-cm-suvendu-accuses-sonia-gandhi-of-insulting-vande-mataram-bankim-chandra-chattopadhyay</loc>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari</image:caption>
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<news:title>WB CM Suvendu accuses Sonia Gandhi of insulting 'Vande Mataram,' Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/16/rahul-gandhi-backs-students-who-protested-paper-leaks-says-their-voices-cannot-be-silenced</loc>
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<news:title>Rahul Gandhi backs students who protested paper leaks, says their voices 'cannot be silenced'</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/16/congress-should-apologise-for-insulting-vande-mataram-on-independence-day-amit-shah</loc>
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<news:title>Congress should apologise for insulting Vande Mataram on Independence Day: Amit Shah</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/16/congress-hits-out-at-pm-modi-over-womens-quota-appeal-says-focus-is-on-modi-preservation</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Congress hits out at PM Modi over women's quota appeal, says focus is on 'Modi preservation'</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/16/rescuers-dig-through-rubble-landslides-after-indonesia-quake-kills-51-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Maria Imakulata Ndue, right, and her son Yohanes Defrianus Ratu stand outside their earthquake-damaged house.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T09:37:52.323Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rescuers dig through rubble, landslides after Indonesia quake kills 51</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/16/pune-court-sends-drug-kingpin-virender-singh-basoya-to-ncb-custody-till-august-21</loc>
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<image:caption>Drug kingpin Virender Singh Basoya in custody of the Narcotics Control Bureau, brought to Rouse Avenue Court, in New Delhi on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Pune court sends drug kingpin Virender Singh Basoya to NCB custody till August 21</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/ampstories/web-stories/2026/Aug/16/phuket-pilot-drug-test-raises-questions-over-gaps-in-indias-aviation-safety-net</loc>
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<news:title>Phuket pilot drug test raises questions over gaps in India’s aviation safety net</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/16/one-died-20-devotees-seriously-injured-as-canter-truck-touched-high-voltage-power-line-at-karnal-in-haryana</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T08:19:03.376Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One died, 20 devotees seriously injured as Canter-Truck touched high-voltage power line at Karnal in Haryana</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/16/12-killed-as-polish-bus-overturns-in-hungary-officials</loc>
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<image:caption>The ambulance service said 37 people suffered minor injuries.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T07:59:20.993Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>12 killed as Polish bus overturns in Hungary: officials</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Aug/16/steamer-runs-out-of-fuel-on-chambal-river-all-passengers-safe</loc>
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<image:caption>Swollen Chambal river.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T07:58:30.292Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Steamer runs out of fuel on Chambal River; all passengers safe</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/16/consumer-court-orders-hdfc-bank-to-pay-rs-50000-for-erroneous-cibil-report-gross-negligence-in-kerala</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T07:54:43.808Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Consumer Court orders HDFC Bank to pay Rs 50,000 for erroneous CIBIL report, ‘gross negligence’ in Kerala</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Aug/16/when-the-brain-hits-pause-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T07:47:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When the Brain Hits Pause</news:title>
<news:keywords>perimenopausal brain fog</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/16/cummins-wont-rule-out-changes-to-outplayed-australia-for-second-test</loc>
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<image:caption>Australia's batsman Pat Cummins walks off after his dismissal by Bangladesh bowler Mehidy Hasan Miraz on the fourth day of the first cricket Test match between Australia and Bangladesh at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T07:39:34.932Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cummins won't rule out changes to outplayed Australia for second Test</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Pat Cummins, Australia vs Bangladesh, nine-wicket loss</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Aug/16/bengali-filmmaker-raja-sen-dies-at-71-after-prolonged-illness</loc>
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<image:caption>Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T07:38:39.773Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen dies at 71 after prolonged illness</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen , dies</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/16/bjp-leaders-continue-attack-on-sonia-gandhi-over-her-reaction-to-stop-vande-mataram-song-at-congress-headquarter</loc>
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<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T07:36:45.960Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP leaders continue attack on Sonia Gandhi over her reaction to stop Vande Mataram song at Congress Headquarter</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/16/himachal-rains-disrupt-life-118-roads-blocked-orange-alert-in-five-districts</loc>
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<image:caption>Since the onset of the monsoon on June 30, rain-related incidents have claimed 79 lives in the state, including 14 deaths in landslides and one in a flash flood.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T07:34:23.052Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Himachal rains disrupt life: 118 roads blocked, orange alert in five districts</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/16/indian-80th-independence-day-celebrations-in-new-york-area-sets-guinness-world-record</loc>
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<image:caption>The Indian Consulate in New York and the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations also hosted flag-hoisting ceremonies attended by large numbers of members of the Indian diaspora.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T07:34:06.507Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian 80th Independence Day celebrations in New York area sets Guinness World Record</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/16/alaves-sevilla-triumph-as-new-la-liga-season-begins</loc>
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<image:caption>Mikel Rodriguez celebrates after scoring the third as Alaves beat 10-man visitors Getafe 3-0.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T07:28:48.336Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Alaves, Sevilla triumph as new La Liga season begins</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/16/chatgpt-to-the-rescue-goa-man-uses-ai-hack-to-find-lost-footwear-outside-ujjain-temple-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T07:26:49.578Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ChatGPT to the rescue: Goa man uses AI hack to find lost footwear outside Ujjain temple</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/16/former-bengal-deputy-speaker-asish-banerjee-found-dead-at-tmc-office-in-birbhum</loc>
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<image:caption>TMC leader Asish Banerjee with Mamata Banerjee.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T07:25:28.772Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former Bengal deputy speaker Asish Banerjee found dead at TMC office in Birbhum</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, suicide, TMC, Birbhum, Ashis Banerjee</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/mumbai/2026/Aug/16/navy-sailor-wife-two-minor-children-found-dead-at-mumbai-home-probe-underway</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T07:09:05.362Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Navy sailor, wife, two minor children found dead at Mumbai home; probe underway</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mumbai, Navy sailor, Cuffe Parade police</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/16/iran-executes-man-over-involvement-in-winter-protests</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T07:07:27.088Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran executes man over involvement in winter protests</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/16/licensed-pistol-goes-off-during-security-screening-at-varanasi-airport-two-injured</loc>
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<image:caption>Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T07:05:40.376Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Licensed pistol goes off during security screening at Varanasi airport, two injured</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/16/nta-releases-provisional-answer-keys-for-ugc-net-june-2026-challenge-window-open-till-august-18</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T06:59:27.066Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NTA releases provisional answer keys for UGC-NET June 2026; challenge window open till August 18</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NTA, answer keys, UGC-NET 2026</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Ground staff cover the play area as match officials look on amid rainfall during second day of the first Test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, in Galle, Sri Lanka, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Red alert in Odisha as low-pressure system triggers extremely heavy rainfall.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Depleted Djokovic falls to Argentine Thiago Tirante in Cincinnati Masters opener</news:title>
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<image:caption>The actors had featured in a 2024 campaign for Vimal Elaichi, a cardamom product associated with the Vimal brand.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Hany Mukhtar of Nashville SC celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammate Andy Najar (L), while Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF reacts after missing a penalty.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Lionel Messi sees penalty saved as Nashville routs Inter Miami in MLS</news:title>
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<image:caption>Vikas Singh, MD, Greaves Electric Mobility</image:caption>
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<news:title>Rajinikanth completes 51 years in cinema, celebrates milestone on ‘Dharman’ sets</news:title>
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<image:caption>No charges on UPI transactions for users, limited merchant MDR possible</image:caption>
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<news:title>UPI MDR benefits will depend on merchant mix, transaction value</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/16/russian-strikes-kill-one-in-ukraine-as-600-drones-target-moscow-region</loc>
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<image:caption>Emergency services were deployed to locations where drone debris fell.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Russian strikes kill one in Ukraine as 600 drones target Moscow region</news:title>
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<image:caption>Bangladesh players pose for a team photo as they celebrate after defeating Australia on day four of the first cricket test in Darwin, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Rampant Bangladesh make history with first-ever Test win in Australia</news:title>
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<image:caption>JLKM leader Devendra Nath Mahto lies on the floor after police allegedly stopped him from leaving Sadar Hospital to join a Tiranga Yatra in Ranchi on August 15.</image:caption>
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<news:title>‘I was never involved in corruption’: Ex-West Bengal Speaker Asish Banerjee’s suicide note </news:title>
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<image:caption>British Indian businessman Amit Bhatia</image:caption>
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<news:title>Lakshmi Mittal's son-in-law Amit Bhatia agrees to acquire minority stake in Liverpool FC</news:title>
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<image:caption>The production limits will kick in whenever there is a supply constraint.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Government sets LPG production targets for refiners; Reliance gets largest quota</news:title>
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<image:caption>Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram</image:caption>
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<news:title>'Everyone lives in fear': Yemenis worry about return to all-out war</news:title>
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<image:caption>Palestinians walk among tents and the rubble of buildings destroyed during the Israel-Hamas war along the coastal road in Gaza City.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Rescuers in Colombia made last-ditch efforts to locate earthquake survivors early on August 13, 2026, as the critical 72-hour window for rescue operations neared its end.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Hope fades for finding survivors of Colombia quake as rescued woman dies</news:title>
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<image:caption>The newly constructed Sri Sudarshana Sahasra Sthambha Mandapam (thousand-pillared hall) at the Sri Bhu Sametha Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple at Dokiparru in Gudlavalleru mandal was inaugurated on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:title>New thousand‑pillar Mandapam 
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<image:caption>Naidu after hoisting the national flag at Parade Ground in Rayapudi on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T04:23:21.400Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In a 1st, Independence Day function at Amaravati</news:title>
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<news:title>Andhra to conduct drills to test disease control mechanism </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Aug/16/anakapalle-weavers-keep-handloom-tradition-alive</loc>
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<image:caption>Handloom weavers of Anakapalli district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T04:09:36.239Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anakapalle weavers keep handloom tradition alive</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/16/hardship-fails-to-block-tirupati-girls-volleyball-dreams</loc>
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<image:caption>Financial constraints, difficult family circumstances and the struggle to meet basic needs have not stopped a group of young girls in Tirupati from chasing their dreams on the volleyball court. For these aspiring athletes from lower-middle-class and economically weaker families, volleyball is much more than a sport.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Hardship fails to block Tirupati girls’ volleyball dreams</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Volleyball, Tirupati girls’</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/16/12-juveniles-secured-dmk-cpm-pan-tvk-government-over-drug-abuse</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/ozbvkifb/Drug-abuse.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In a social media post, Udhayanidhi Stalin alleged that Dhanush was beaten to death by a group of around 30 people after he questioned the use and sale of drugs in the area.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T04:07:45.405Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>12 juveniles secured; DMK, CPM pan TVK government over drug abuse</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, Drug abuse, juveniles, TVK</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/16/arunachal-pradesh-engineering-student-found-dead-in-kerala-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-14/oj9tm0fl/ANI_20241214103134.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T04:05:28.876Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arunachal Pradesh engineering student found dead in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Arunachal Pradesh, Kothamangalam student suicide</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/16/unique-independence-day-fete-in-pithapuram-and-kuppam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/wmvsx917/Unique.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A single student takes part in I-Day fete at Pithapuram school | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T04:05:16.801Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Unique Independence Day fete in Pithapuram and Kuppam</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/16/manali-best-performing-zone-in-chennai-corporation-coimbatore-tops-tn-civic-bodies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/8jcdwv5k/Manali.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The rankings are awarded based on marks scored in at least 10 thematic areas under the TN Urban Livability Framework.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T04:03:31.409Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manali best-performing zone in Chennai corporation; Coimbatore tops TN civic bodies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Manali, Chennai Corporation, best-performing zone</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/16/eluru-cop-hoists-tricolour-atop-mount-elbrus-to-mark-independence-day</loc>
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<image:caption>Eluru Rural SI V. Venkateswara Rao unfurls a 100-metre Tricolour atop Mount Elbrus, marking Indiaâ?Ts 80th Independence Day with a proud patriotic gesture.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T04:02:39.550Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eluru cop hoists Tricolour atop Mount Elbrus to mark Independence Day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Independence Day, Eluru cop</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/16/kovai-private-college-served-notice-after-students-flag-pests-in-food</loc>
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<image:caption>The food safety department received a complaint on Monday after students found a pest in the meal served at the hostel of the private college.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T04:00:29.491Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kovai private college served notice after students flag pests in food</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, private college, pests in food</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/16/agastya-to-set-up-rs-7800-cr-solar-manufacturing-plant-in-andhra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/5cmqglgt/Agastya.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>left-to-right - Mr. Gaurav Tripathi, VP - Solar &amp; EPC Business, Agastya Energy, Mr. Bernhard Rack, CEO, Agastya Energy, Mr. Anubhav Agarwal, Founder &amp; Chairman, AAG (Anubhav Agarwal Group), Mrs. Ashima Agarwal, Promoter Family, Mr. Ajay Kumar Agarwal, Group Chairman, Agastya Energy, Mr. Amit Agarwal, CFO, Agastya Energy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T04:00:02.081Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Agastya to set up Rs 7,800 cr solar manufacturing plant in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra, Rs 7,800 cr solar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/16/no-teacher-on-duty-students-forced-to-wait-at-tn-school-for-i-day-fete</loc>
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<image:caption>Based on information from the collector’s office, Arun Kumar rushed to the school around 1.30 pm and the Tricolour was hoisted.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:57:37.018Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No teacher on duty, students forced to wait at TN school for I-Day fete</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Independence Day celebrations, Panchayat Union Primary School, Indian tricolour</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/16/cag-flags-e-coli-in-drinking-water-at-railway-stations-finds-widespread-amenity-lapses</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-06/8g4abfp7/V’wada-rly-division.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The audit found E. coli in water cooler samples at eight stations across four railway zone.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:56:28.127Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CAG flags E. coli in drinking water at railway stations, finds widespread amenity lapses</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian Railways, CAG, drinking water, E. coli bacteria</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/16/pawan-people-must-honour-freedom-fighters-by-following-in-their-footsteps</loc>
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<image:caption>DCM Pawan Kalyan attended to Independence Day Celebrations in Kakinada.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:54:26.767Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pawan: People must honour freedom fighters by following in their footsteps</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, freedom fighters, Andhra Deputy CM Pawan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/16/states-rise-rests-on-womens-uplift-naidu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/zu6lmckt/Naid.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu travels in RTC bus from Parade Grounds to his camp office as the Stree Shakti free bus scheme completed one year.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:52:20.558Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>State’s rise rests on women’s uplift: Naidu </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu cabinet, TDP-led NDA coalition government</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/16/union-minister-bandi-sanjay-questions-telangana-govt-over-printing-cm-ministers-photos-on-ration-cards</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister Bandi Sanjay</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:51:16.429Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Minister Bandi Sanjay questions Telangana govt over printing CM, minister’s photos on ration cards</news:title>
<news:keywords>Union Minister Bandi Sanjay , Telangana government, PDS ration cards</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/16/work-unitedly-to-make-andhra-pradesh-indias-top-state-lokesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/749wj6vn/Lokesh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for IT Nara Lokesh during Independence Day celebrations in Vijayawada on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:46:19.692Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Work unitedly to make Andhra Pradesh India’s top State: Lokesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, IT Nara Lokesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/16/eps-criticises-tvk-over-100-day-performance-cauvery-water-issue</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/12/20/original/Stalins_Dubai_trip_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:45:45.847Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EPS criticises TVK over 100-day performance, Cauvery water issue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Edappadi K Palaniswami, TVK</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/16/chengalpattu-pilots-ai-enabled-drones-to-bolster-public-safety</loc>
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<image:caption>Chengalpattu Collector M Veerappan and SP Ayman Jamal unveiling ‘Vaan Vizhi’ during the Independence Day celebrations on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:42:33.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chengalpattu pilots AI-enabled drones to bolster public safety</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Drones</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Aug/16/mp-cm-mohan-yadav-demands-apology-from-sonia-and-rahul-gandhi-over-vande-mataram-row</loc>
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<image:caption>MP CM Mohan Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:41:41.451Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP CM Mohan Yadav demands apology from Sonia and Rahul Gandhi over Vande Mataram row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mohan Yadav , Vande Mataram row, Rahul Gandhi </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/16/two-myanmar-nationals-held-with-2-kg-gold-at-chennai-airport</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-05/g79qlcx6/ANI_20250305013029.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:41:38.829Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two Myanmar nationals held with 2 kg gold at Chennai airport</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, gold, Chennai airport</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/16/29-best-teacher-awardees-sent-to-finland-for-global-education-exposure-programme</loc>
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<image:caption>Photo use for representationl purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:41:13.513Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>29 Best Teacher Awardees sent to Finland for global education exposure programme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Finland, Best Teachers Awardees</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/16/residents-fear-leopard-sighted-in-hogenakkal-foresters-say-no-cause-for-concern</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:40:39.900Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Residents fear leopard sighted in Hogenakkal, foresters say no cause for concern</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, leopard, Hogenakkal</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/16/11-flee-chengalpattu-juvenile-home-third-such-escape-this-year</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-14/3yevpp9j/New-Project-2026-07-14T080058.411.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:40:07.174Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>11 flee Chengalpattu juvenile home, third such escape this year</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Juvenile Home</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/16/priest-at-ramachandrapuram-temple-held-for-raping-minor</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/xeciv83m/ANI_20260815180721.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>After thrashing him, the locals reported the matter to the police on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:38:34.248Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Priest at Ramachandrapuram temple  held for raping minor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, Minor rape</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/16/cm-reddy-announces-pensions-for-225-lakh-more-beneficiaries</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/oeiou1xa/CM-announces.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy pays tribute at Veerula Sainik Smarak at Parade Grounds, Secunderabad, on the occasion of Independence Day.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:35:10.779Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Reddy announces pensions for 2.25 lakh more beneficiaries</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Revanth  reddy, Independence Day 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/16/leader-of-opposition-rahul-to-decide-on-ticket-for-jagga-reddy-cm-revanth</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/pxi55kjg/Rahul-will-decide.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress working president Jagga Reddy travels in a vehicle carrying Revanth Reddy, Mahesh Kumar Goud and N Uttam Kumar Reddy in Sangareddy on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:34:16.613Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Leader of Opposition Rahul to decide on ticket for Jagga Reddy: CM Revanth</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/16/telangana-government-claims-credit-for-projects-funded-by-centre-bjps-ramchander</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP State President N Ramchander Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:31:56.858Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana government claims credit for projects funded by Centre: BJP's Ramchander</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BJP, N Ramchander Rao</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/16/lower-bhavani-project-farmers-protest-for-water-release-in-tns-perundurai</loc>
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<image:caption>Lower Bhavani Project</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:30:41.292Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lower Bhavani Project farmers protest for water release in TN's Perundurai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, farmers protest, Lower Bhavani Project</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/16/cpi-congress-call-for-protecting-democracy-flay-kharge-insult</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-11/u1ag4bjk/BeFunky-collage-5.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:28:17.756Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPI, Congress call for protecting democracy, flay ‘Kharge insult’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Congress, CPI, Mallikarjun Kharge</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/16/cm-reddys-independence-day-speech-full-of-falsehoods-brs-leader-harish</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/ufi90r4l/Harish.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS Deputy Floor leader T Harish Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:27:47.205Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Reddy’s Independence Day speech full of falsehoods: BRS Leader Harish</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Revanth Reddy, BRS Deputy Floor Leader T Harish Rao</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/16/centre-should-probe-pms-allegations-against-congress-brs-president-kt-rama-rao</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/ume5x1zf/ANI_20240524110307.gif</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS working president KT Rama Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:24:47.682Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre should probe PM’s allegations against Congress: BRS President KT Rama Rao</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BRS, BRS chief KT Rama Rao</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/16/telangana-high-court-sets-aside-order-directing-rythu-bandhu-payments-for-2019</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/zzf5nvqa/Order-directing-Rythu.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The dispute concerned farmers owning land in Thelagaram and Thallada villages of Thallada mandal in Khammam district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:20:11.137Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana High Court sets aside order directing Rythu Bandhu payments for 2019</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court, Rythu Bandhu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/16/andhra-pradesh-development-bodies-urge-on-speed-and-transperency-in-works</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/31finpyp/newindianexpress2026-06-03bbcpwqn0ADC.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>ADC Chief Engineer B Narasimha Murthy was instructed to deploy additional JCB machines to intensify silt removal under the E-10 and E-11 bridges.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:17:54.168Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh Development bodies urge on speed and transperency in works</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, APCRDA, ADC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/16/mom-tutors-son-in-false-pocso-case-against-father-convicted-by-hyderabad-court</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/ltrw7dy1/202603233718671.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:16:53.458Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mom tutors son in false POCSO case against father, convicted by Hyderabad court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, hyderabad, POCSO</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/16/come-and-intern-with-kerala-lsgs-peoples-planning-20-on-the-anvil</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/gj2vre4v/internship101426.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:14:31.486Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Come and intern with Kerala LSGs’: People’s Planning 2.0 on the anvil</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, The Sunday Standard, Kerala LSG, Kerala Panchayats</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/16/greater-hyderabad-municipal-corporation-plans-digital-platform-to-monitor-ad-assets</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/d5u0s1sk/City.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:14:11.243Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation plans digital platform to monitor ad assets</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/16/hyderabad-polices-c-mitra-helps-register-1700-zero-firs</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:11:03.248Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad police's C-Mitra helps register 1,700 Zero FIRs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, C-mitra, Zero FIRs</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/16/pm-modi-pays-tribute-to-atal-bihari-vajpayee-on-death-anniversary</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-06/ea5v43zx/202608063894388.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:07:43.039Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi pays tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on death anniversary</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/16/pipeline-repairs-at-singur-may-disrupt-water-supply-in-parts-of-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/mwg0r1nq/C_23_1_CH1119_3622245.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:07:25.002Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pipeline repairs at Singur may disrupt water supply in parts of Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Singur project, 24x7 water supply</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/16/andhra-cricket-association-will-organise-premier-league-for-women-to-provide-exposure-mp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/2wbtz1fn/ACA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ACA president and MP Kesineni Sivanath addressing the media on Saturday | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:05:21.400Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Cricket Association will organise premier league for women to provide exposure: MP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, women, Andhra Cricket Association, Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/16/telanganas-ayush-hunger-strike-enters-day-12</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/03c2s6m0/C_23_1_CH1429_36375149.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Telangana Homoeopathy Doctors Association (THDA) has urged the state government to increase the stipend paid to AYUSH interns.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:02:22.072Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana's AYUSH hunger strike enters Day 12</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, hunger strike, AYUSH</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/16/colombia-leader-asks-trump-to-suspend-tariffs-over-earthquake</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-08/2m03u5dx/AP26219799467782.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:02:04.227Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Colombia leader asks Trump to suspend tariffs over earthquake</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Trump's tariffs, Abelardo de la Espriella, Colombia Earthquake</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/16/telangana-issues-notices-to-43-medical-shops-over-sale-of-drugs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/z9i6bh3s/202606073817168.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:56:10.536Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana issues notices to 43 medical shops over sale of drugs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Wegovy, Telangana Drugs Control Administration, Mounjaro</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/16/north-koreas-kim-tells-putin-he-is-proud-of-strong-ties-state-media</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-24/hjnr3rqa/AP24292325101598.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:54:49.375Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>North Korea's Kim tells Putin he is 'proud' of strong ties: state media</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un, Russia-Ukraine war, North Korea- Russia ties</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/16/having-qualification-alone-is-not-ground-to-claim-promotion-madras-high-court</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/1/25/original/gavel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The bench set aside the order, saying that no writ seeking a direction to promote an employee is maintainable. Such writ petitions are liable to be rejected in limine since promotion per se is not a vested right.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:53:58.405Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Having qualification alone is not ground to claim promotion’: Madras High Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, qualification, promotion of superintendents</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/16/andhra-pradesh-plans-drills-for-outbreak-response</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/2wn8ro10/response.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of Andhra Pradesh's health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:52:43.831Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh plans drills for outbreak response</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/16/80th-independence-day-telangana-looks-back-to-move-forward</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/65xuuvxs/On-I-Day.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla greets guests during the ‘At Home’ at Lok Bhavan in Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Schoolchildren take part in the 80th Independence Day celebrations in Karimnagar on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/dani7j36/On_I_Day__TG_looks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Railway Protection Force personnel march at Railway Sports Complex in Secunderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:51:59.084Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>80th Independence Day: Telangana looks back to move forward</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/16/criminal-case-no-bar-on-disciplinary-action-madras-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>The Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:51:56.774Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Criminal case no bar on disciplinary action: Madras HC</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/16/delhi-behind-the-scenes-politics-has-dress-code</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/05gzoskv/Lawyers-question-BCI-chief’s.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:51:56.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Behind the scenes| Politics has dress code</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, The Sunday Standard, AAP MLA Anil Jha Vats</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/16/imd-forecasts-light-rain-for-aug-16-mercury-rises</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/r9xdidt3/IMD-forecasts.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:50:36.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IMD forecasts light rain for Aug 16, mercury rises</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Independence Day celebrations, IMD India Meteorological Department</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/16/private-varsities-bill-could-affect-social-justice-teachers-body</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/cpmxvhyr/du09-2094757.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The bill allows private universities to use facilities of educational institutions, public authorities and private entities through formal arrangements.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:48:49.872Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Private varsities bill could affect social justice: Teachers’ body</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, The Sunday Standard, Delhi University Colleges, AADTA</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Aug/16/with-u-educational-social-and-charitable-trust-an-organisation-that-gives-dreams-a-chance</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/gj1f6ip4/Where.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Members of the With U Trust take part in a student enrolment drive at Panchayat Union Middle School at Salivaram village in Krishnagiri.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/i29fyn0j/Wherea.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>KM Priyakumari</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/wlixkx9r/Whereb.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>G Selvakumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:48:40.108Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>With U Educational, Social and Charitable Trust: An organisation that gives dreams a chance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Tamil Nadu, Charitable Trust</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/16/qatar-denies-detaining-three-iranian-pilots-dubs-reports-as-misleading-2</loc>
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<image:caption>A man rides on his motorbike past a billboard with a message that reads in Farsi: " We must rise up" and an image of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed during the U.S. and Israel strikes on Feb. 28, in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Qatar denies detaining three Iranian pilots, dubs reports as 'misleading'</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/16/auto-driver-tries-to-run-over-traffic-policeman-held-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<news:title>Auto driver tries to run over traffic policeman, held in Bengaluru</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/16/16-year-old-in-telangana-uses-brain-tumour-recovery-period-to-learn-coding</loc>
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<image:caption>Speaking to TNIE, Manohar says coding helped him cope with the difficult period.</image:caption>
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<news:title>16-year-old in Telangana uses brain tumour recovery period to learn coding</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/16/woman-athlete-from-coimbatore-honoured-with-kalpana-chawla-award-for-himalayan-effort</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Vijay presenting the Kalpana Chawla Award to Nausheen Banu Chand during the Independence Day celebrations in Chennai on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:46:09.388Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman athlete from Coimbatore honoured with Kalpana Chawla Award for Himalayan effort</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kalpana Chawla award, Nowshin banu Shanthi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/16/womens-empowerment-jobs-priority-haryana-chief-minister-nayab-singh-saini</loc>
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<image:caption>Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:46:06.203Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women’s empowerment, jobs priority: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, The Sunday Standard, Nayab Singh Saini</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/16/abhyasikas-nurture-student-dreams-after-school</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/bijvzzxl/Abhya.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Abhyasikha is an after school tuition program by Seva Bharati where students apart from their regular education also learn moral skills, shlokas etc., in Vijayawada.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:44:37.928Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abhyasikas nurture student dreams after school</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Seva Bharati, Abhyasikas, Andhra's slums</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/16/itbp-officer-driver-killed-in-dehradun-panchkula-highway-crash-four-hurt</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:43:53.111Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ITBP officer, driver killed in Dehradun-Panchkula highway crash, four hurt</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/16/long-laptop-smartphone-use-linked-to-rise-in-carpal-tunnel-syndrome-among-youngsters-doctors</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-07/t0psafvk/New-Project-2025-11-07T114138.632.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:43:48.103Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Long laptop, smartphone use linked to rise in carpal tunnel syndrome among youngsters: Doctors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, carpal tunnel syndrome</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/16/congress-tiranga-yatra-highlights-harmony-eco-conservation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/vu6kgx6k/congress190508371.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Visitors at AICC headquarters on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:41:21.660Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress Tiranga Yatra highlights harmony, eco conservation </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/16/freedom-habba-turns-bitter-as-metro-closures-leave-bengaluru-visitors-stranded</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/0b3klamh/dance102057.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With restrictions imposed on Metro stations, many visitors were left clueless as to how to get back home.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:41:21.210Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Freedom Habba turns bitter as Metro closures leave Bengaluru visitors stranded</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Namma Metro</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Aug/16/meet-thilagavathi-palani-the-first-woman-to-build-a-life-around-an-art-form-long-dominated-by-men</loc>
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<image:caption>Thilagavathi Palani</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Thilagavathi Palani applies makeup to a young performer before a show. Her troupe of 10 students includes six children.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:41:04.400Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meet Thilagavathi Palani, the first woman to build a life around an art form long dominated by men</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Tamil Nadu, Thilagavathi Palani, kattaikoothu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/16/karnataka-hikes-puc-certificate-fees-two-wheelers-to-pay-rs-80-diesels-rs-200</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/al4lus5v/Emission.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/7y7t25lq/Emissi.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:40:47.137Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka hikes PUC certificate fees, two-wheelers to pay Rs 80, diesels Rs 200</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, PUC</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/16/youth-role-vital-for-nation-building-delhi-cm</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister Rekha Gupta at Chhatrasal Stadium on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:39:42.919Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth role vital for nation-building: Delhi CM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, The Sunday Standard, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/16/vidhana-soudha-turns-festive-as-thousands-join-first-ever-freedom-habba</loc>
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<image:caption>Volunteers in the traditional dress of their states take part in India parade as part of Freedom Habba in front of Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:39:06.722Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vidhana Soudha turns festive as thousands join first-ever ‘Freedom Habba’</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/16/south-central-railway-marks-years-growth-with-faster-freight-new-trains</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/573o7bg5/C_40_1_CH1455_29835026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:38:05.417Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>South Central Railway marks year's growth with faster freight, new trains
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<news:keywords>Telangana, South Central Railway, Independence Day</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/16/bengaluru-student-turns-history-into-a-game-with-card-based-learning-initiative</loc>
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<image:caption>ITIHASA, a history-based card game that is now being introduced in government schools in Bengaluru.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/7oxc7sw4/PLAYING-GAMES.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:36:04.787Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru student turns history into a game with card-based learning initiative</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Aug/16/l-g-taranjit-singh-sandhu-renews-call-for-viksit-delhi</loc>
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<image:caption>L-G hoists the national flag at the Lok Niwas in the presence of freedom fighters and their families</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:35:15.429Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu renews call for Viksit Delhi</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Aug/15/zero-tolerance-weak-net-what-did-the-phuket-fiasco-reveal</loc>
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<image:caption>An Airbus A320neo flying from Phuket to Delhi, suddenly lost about 300 feet of altitude over Odisha, injuring passengers and crew on August 4.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:33:55.640Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Zero tolerance, weak net: What did 
the Phuket fiasco reveal?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Explainer, AAIB, Phuket-Delhi flight row</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/16/lop-ashoka-flags-discrepancies-in-karnataka-guarantee-scheme-figures-seeks-white-paper</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/b0wke4tk/C_35_1_CH1101_69022048.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>LoP Leader in Assembly R Ashoka.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:33:50.075Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LoP Ashoka flags discrepancies in Karnataka guarantee scheme figures, seeks white paper</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/16/telangana-hc-chief-justice-singh-highlights-commitment-to-justice-and-rule-of-law</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:32:15.538Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC Chief Justice Singh highlights commitment to justice and rule of law</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/16/cm-shivakumar-orders-magisterial-probe-into-deaths-of-three-alleged-poachers-in-karnataka-forest-shootout</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:30:03.508Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Shivakumar orders magisterial probe into deaths of three alleged poachers in Karnataka forest shootout</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Poacher, CM  DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/16/10571-gpus-available-for-education-institutes-in-tn-to-train-students-in-ai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/8ri8da42/AI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The test for TN’s AI-skilling drive is not whether the national compute pool exists, but whether it can be converted into classroom-level access</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:29:45.991Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘10,571 GPUs available for education institutes in TN to train students in AI’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, artificial intelligence, Graphics Processing Units</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/jharkhand-protest-students-to-burn-soren-and-rahul-effigies-gherao-cms-residence-august-20</loc>
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<image:caption>Job aspirants and students taking out a massive 'Tiranga Yatra' procession to protest against the Jharkhand government over the JPSC and JSSC-CGL exam paper leak issues, in Ranchi, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:29:28.026Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand protest: Students to burn Soren and Rahul effigies, gherao CM's residence August 20</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/16/karnataka-families-accuse-forest-personnel-of-killing-three-men-dispute-poaching-claim</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/ar69if8q/Families-reject-poaching-charge.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The forest office that was vandalised by the villagers following the death of three alleged poachers in a shootout near Shagya village in Hanur taluk of Chamarajanagar district | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:27:33.403Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: Families accuse forest personnel of killing three men, dispute poaching claim</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Shootout, Poaching</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Aug/16/meet-rajinikanth-the-vegetable-vendor-who-fed-hope-to-government-school-children-in-nagapatinam</loc>
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<image:caption>One of the dining halls built by Rajinikanth with funds mobilised for government school students.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
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<image:caption>Rajinikanth interacting with the students at the Thopputhurai Government Model Higher Secondary School.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/dzt8893z/Vendoraa.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajinikanth</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:27:14.399Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meet Rajinikanth, the vegetable vendor who fed hope to government-school children in Nagapatinam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Tamil Nadu, Rajinikanth, vegetable vendor</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/16/eddelu-karnataka-flags-voter-deletions-under-sir-calls-for-movement-to-protect-voting-rights</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-30/hinjq0zo/SIR-done.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>2026-08-16T02:25:15.886Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eddelu Karnataka flags voter deletions under SIR, calls for movement to protect voting rights</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Sir, voter deletions</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/16/andhra-pradesh-should-set-national-benchmark-in-supply-of-quality-power-genco-md</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/1gki9t8c/newindianexpress2025-07-09indawo6lpower.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:23:54.086Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh should set national benchmark in supply of quality power: GENCO MD</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, high-quality power supply, GENCO MD</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Aug/16/waguv-weaves-its-way-back</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/x9my67c8/wagu-8055032.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>For generations, Waguv, traditional grass mats handwoven from dried rice straw and wetland reeds, was part of Kashmiri homes.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/sjiyar6l/Waguv.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:22:00.229Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Waguv weaves its way back</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Good News, Waguv, Kashmir’s tradition, grass mat</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/16/three-alleged-poachers-killed-in-shootout-inside-cauvery-wildlife-sanctuary-in-karnataka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/bxy02eoc/15forest11508chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Forest office vandalised by villagers following shoot out of three alleged poachers near Sagya village in Hanur taluk of Chamarajanagar district.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/134ziouj/a-horz.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anthony, Kumar and Peter who died in the shootout | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:21:59.538Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three alleged poachers killed in shootout inside Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, poachers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/16/factional-undertones-emerge-within-cong-mlas</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-14/zupj8t7b/ANI_20260614055244.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:19:54.394Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Factional undertones emerge within Cong MLAs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, AICC general secretary K C Venugopal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/16/constitutional-rights-should-be-protected-says-kerala-cm</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/skqi4byi/P_4918023660.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan hoists the national flag and reviews the ceremonial parade during the Independence Day celeb</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:18:35.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Constitutional rights should be protected, says Kerala CM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Chief Minister V D Satheesan, 80th Independence Day</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/16/rs-2047-cr-railway-project-to-take-centrestage-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/4nswshtn/newindianexpress2026-01-21die0wsmt202601213645943.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Centre approved 3rd line in Andhra Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:18:19.357Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 2,047-cr Railway project to take centrestage in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, railway project, Vijayawada–Gudur 3rd line</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/16/filling-vacant-posts-governments-priority-cm-shivakumar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/lf31xbd9/dk-3105430.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister DK Shivakumar during the 80th Independence Day Celebrations at Field Marshal Manekshaw Parade Ground in Bengaluru on Saturday.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/vin53ltk/GOVT-PLANS-AI-TRAINING.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A tableau depicts national icons | Shashidhar Byrappa</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/iq4cifgs/GOVT-PLANS-AI-TRAINING.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students perform during the Independence Day celebrations at Manekshaw Parade Ground in Bengaluru on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:18:06.919Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Filling vacant posts government’s priority: CM Shivakumar </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, CM Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Aug/16/temple-bells-ring-as-aspirants-chase-calls-for-government-jobs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/9a0wq51a/rama-1055136.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Impressed by the efforts of those running a free coaching centre under a tent on the premises of Mahavir Temple in Sasaram, Bihar’s Rohtas district, even the district’s top officials visit the centre to guide job aspirants and improve their odds in competitive exams.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:17:38.781Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Temple bells ring as aspirants chase 
calls for government jobs</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Good News, Government jobs, Temple bells</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/16/vande-mataram-gives-satheesan-secular-plank-amid-charges-of-bjp-ties</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/jbul5kyf/32-33-1-parad121508chn34.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan hoists the national flag and reviews the ceremonial parade during the Independence Day celebrations at Central Stadium on August 15. Also seen Thiruvananthapuram District Collector Anu Kumari, IAS.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:17:18.532Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Vande Mataram’ gives Satheesan secular plank amid charges of BJP ties</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala CM VD Satheesan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Aug/16/giving-a-fresh-life-to-pits</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/n7hbi93f/yadav-1055312.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Professor Rajendra Yadav collects pits and fallen fruits, dries them, preserves their seeds and sows them where they can survive.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/65iyi0n7/yadav_2055315.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:15:18.331Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Giving a fresh life to pits</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Good News, Hazaribagh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/16/row-erupts-at-kozhikode-corporation-over-rendition-of-national-anthem-song</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/3mnugzia/32-33-1-k5independenceday1508chn33.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister Bindu Krishna receives the salute during the parade held as part of the Independence Day celebrations at Vikram Maidan, West Hill, Kozhikode.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:15:02.283Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Row erupts at Kozhikode corporation over rendition of national anthem, song</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kozhikode corporation, Mayor O Sadashivan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/15/natarajan-chandrasekaran-the-tata-lifer-who-remade-the-group-but-lost-the-boardroom</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/0o24o5bi/N-Chandrasekaran.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo from February 18, 2026, Chairman of the Board at Tata Sons Natarajan Chandrasekaran attends an investors meeting with France's President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:11:22.287Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Natarajan Chandrasekaran: The Tata lifer who remade the group, but lost the boardroom</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Tata Sons, Tata group, N Chandrasekaran, Noel Tata</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/16/two-tncsc-officials-suspended-in-6k-tonne-pds-rice-scam-in-kancheepuram</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/3joal3k4/202503203355288.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Four private rice mills functioning as TNCSC hulling agents supplied the said volume of rice valued at Rs 10.82 crore, while allegedly retaining the freshly milled rice on their premises.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:10:27.206Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two TNCSC officials suspended in 6K tonne PDS rice scam in Kancheepuram </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, PDS rice scam, TNCSC officials suspended</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/16/kerala-hc-warns-against-misuse-of-pocso-act-in-matrimonial-disputes</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-08/hgaqiay8/P_4818567889.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:09:43.792Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala HC warns against misuse of Pocso Act in matrimonial disputes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala High Court, POCSO Act</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Aug/16/india-sets-up-panel-on-teesta-amid-chinas-role</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/qptb20m4/teesta-a085923.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 12-member committee, constituted on July 10 and chaired by the Chairman of the Central Water Commission, has been given six months to submit its report.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:09:22.127Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India sets up panel on Teesta amid China’s role </news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, India, China, Teesta river, Teesta Barrage Project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/16/bjp-leader-santhosh-hits-back-at-minister-priyank-says-sangh-doesnt-need-registration</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/12/15/original/BL_Santhosh_PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP national organising secretary BL Santhosh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:08:40.161Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP leader Santhosh hits back at Minister Priyank, says Sangh doesn’t need registration   </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, RSS, Minister Priyank Kharge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Aug/16/express-dialogues-theyyam-will-speak-and-solve-your-problems-pepita-seth</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/lz3x9pfc/pepit-seth2083236.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pepita Seth</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:07:41.758Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Express Dialogues| ‘Theyyam will speak and solve your problems’: Pepita Seth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Kerala, Guruvayur, Pepita Seth</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/16/congress-looks-beyond-siddaramaiah-as-cm-shivakumar-gears-up-for-2028-karnataka-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-30/igeuas5w/dks110806.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:07:13.391Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress looks beyond Siddaramaiah as CM Shivakumar gears up for 2028 Karnataka polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, CM Shivakumar, 2028 Karnataka polls</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/16/collector-helps-daheguda-residents-build-homes-they-name-the-village-after-him</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/eewvedjw/He-helped-them.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Daheguda Kolam residents unveil a signboard naming their village Rajarshi Shah Guda in honour of the collector.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:06:05.189Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Collector helps Daheguda residents build homes; they name the village after him</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, kolam, Adilabad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/16/andhra-pradesh-governor-abdul-nazeer-hosts-independence-day-at-home</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/vez9k6jb/Governor.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu with officials.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:05:33.813Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh Governor Abdul Nazeer hosts Independence Day ‘At Home’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Independence Day, Andhra Governor Abdul Nazeer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Aug/16/2027-to-be-youth-welfare-year</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/wnzbelfp/mp-cm063312.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:04:53.512Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'2027 to be youth welfare year'</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/16/graft-free-tn-cm-vijay-outlines-governments-mission</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/dlrwu9ll/page1local-pic-vijay091339.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM C Joseph Vijay at the Independence Day event at Fort St George in Chennai on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:02:20.828Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Graft-free TN: CM Vijay outlines government’s mission</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Joseph Vijay, First Independence Day address</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/16/ssc-100-pass-results-cm-honours-reps-of-top-state-run-schools-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-30/kvyvtc6g/202606303846642.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ZP High School in the stste of Andhra Pradesh</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Aug/16/calling-off-the-wrinkles</loc>
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<news:title>Calling Off the Wrinkles</news:title>
<news:keywords>wrinkles due to phone </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Aug/16/hitting-all-the-right-notes</loc>
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<image:caption>The Hyderabad Voices choir</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/2026/Aug/16/sabha-by-kosh-indian-craft-contemporary-calm-in-a-tactile-new-collection</loc>
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<news:title>Sabha by Kosh: Indian Craft, Contemporary Calm in a Tactile New Collection</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kosh Furnishing, Kosh Furnishing Studio’s , Sabha</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/spirituality/2026/Aug/16/seeing-beyond-the-material-world</loc>
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<news:title>Seeing Beyond the Material World</news:title>
<news:keywords>spirituality</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/travel/2026/Aug/16/tracking-a-lost-tale</loc>
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<news:title>Tracking a Lost Tale</news:title>
<news:keywords>Salt Lake City Utah</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/food/2026/Aug/16/a-wheel-lot-of-cheese</loc>
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<news:title>A Wheel Lot of Cheese</news:title>
<news:keywords>machengo cheese</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Aug/16/what-became-free-in-1947</loc>
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<news:title>What Became Free in 1947?</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Aug/16/how-india-is-reshaping-space-exploration</loc>
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<news:title>How India is Reshaping Space Exploration</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Aug/16/a-kingdom-of-decay-and-renewal</loc>
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<news:title>A Kingdom of Decay And Renewal</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/2026/Aug/16/product-review-fragrant-fairytales</loc>
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<news:title>Product Review: Fragrant Fairytales</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bath and Body Works Disney collection</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Aug/16/walking-to-exhale</loc>
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<news:title>Walking to Exhale</news:title>
<news:keywords>Lymphatic walking </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Aug/16/weeping-willows</loc>
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<image:caption>Willow bats</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The making of willow bats</image:caption>
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<news:title>Weeping Willows</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Aug/16/bookmarked-by-history</loc>
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<image:caption>(From left) Rishabh, Rajiv, and Rashi Jain</image:caption>
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<news:title>Bookmarked by History</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Aug/16/thirst-aid</loc>
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<image:caption>Women and children wait in a long queue to collect water in a parched region</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The Revivalist: Rajendra Singh—the “Waterman of India”—revived the johad, a simple earthen check dam, in Rajasthan’s Alwar district in the mid-1980s</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Air Harvester: Swapnil Shrivastava’s Uravu Labs extracts drinking water directly from the atmosphere</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Rain Catcher: Scientist AR Shivakumar’s house runs on rainwater collected and stored in 45,000-litre tanks</image:caption>
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<image:caption>At Chennai’s MS Swaminathan Eco Park, an asphalt lot has been transformed into wetlands, shallow ponds, and permeable landscapes designed to manage 90 per cent of incoming stormwater while storing millions of litres underground</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Wetland Pioneer: Manushi Ashok Jain’s Sponge Collaborative functions as artificial wetlands, slowing, storing, and filtering stormwater instead of channelling it into drains</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Greywater Champion: At Pradeep Krishnamurti’s home, greywater passes through a planted filtration tank containing sand, gravel and canna lilies before being reused</image:caption>
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<image:caption>An Ice Stupa built at Phyang in 2015 grew about 19 metres by late March, storing enough water to irrigate the barren land</image:caption>
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<news:title>Thirst Aid</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/15/europes-tallest-statue-of-the-virgin-mary-is-inaugurated-in-small-polish-village</loc>
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<image:caption>People gather near an enormous statue of the Virgin Mary that is believed to be Europe's tallest during the inauguration in the village Konotopie, Poland, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T19:55:35.125Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Europe's tallest statue of the Virgin Mary is inaugurated in small Polish village</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Aug/15/bjp-deploys-out-of-state-leaders-to-oversee-campaign-as-rajasthan-local-polls-near</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/ppdrzto7/BJP-Flag-Supporters.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T19:50:41.535Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP deploys out-of-state leaders to oversee campaign as Rajasthan local polls near</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/15/crisis-of-confidence-despite-booming-economy-young-moroccans-still-dream-of-europe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/zb19ce36/AFP20260815C4QW6GGv1HighResSpainMoroccoMigrationYouth.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A migrant gets his hair done while waiting to enter a short-stay migrants centre, CETI, at Trampolin Beach in Spain's north Africa's Ceuta enclave on August 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T19:33:55.499Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Crisis of confidence': Despite booming economy, young Moroccans still dream of Europe</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Morocco, African migrants, Europe migration crisis, Morocco Economy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/15/past-pop-corn-and-the-future-of-freedom</loc>
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<image:caption>Soldiers march during the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in New Delhi, India, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T19:25:31.753Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Past, pop-corn and the future of freedom</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, August 15, freedom, 80th Independence Day</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/columns/shankkar-aiyar/2026/Aug/15/case-for-850-mps-record-of-543-mps-nine-bills-no-debate</loc>
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<image:caption>Lok Sabha proceedings are underway during the Monsoon Session of Parliament in New Delhi on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T19:20:27.785Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Case for 850 MPs, record of 543 MPs, nine Bills, no debate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Shankkar Aiyar, Opinion, Monsoon Session 2026, Parliament Washout</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/columns/pc/2026/Aug/15/egoistic-encounters-paralyse-parliament</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/imv9b83g/Parliament-Standoff.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T19:14:41.145Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Egoistic encounters paralyse Parliament</news:title>
<news:keywords>Prabhu Chawla, Opinion, Monsoon Session 2026, Centre vs Opposition, Parliament Washout</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/tamil-nadu-bjp-chiefs-ask-mother-jibe-at-cm-vijay-triggers-political-backlash</loc>
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<image:caption>(L-R) Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagenthran and Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T18:53:50.916Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu BJP chief's 'ask mother' jibe at CM Vijay triggers political backlash</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Nainar Nagenthran, C Joseph Vijay, Vijay Mother Remark</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Aug/15/india-knocks-on-frances-door-for-sixth-gen-fighter</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/hbzrbl2t/XPLAINER-STORY-1-COPY060128.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T18:41:23.108Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India knocks on France’s door for sixth-gen fighter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Explainer</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/15/bwf-world-championships-kirsty-scotlands-pathbreaker-on-off-the-court</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/ttuehekk/202608153905974.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Scottish shuttler Kirsty Gilmour</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/ng6eviuo/IMG33071.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kirsty Gilmour shows her tattoos</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T18:31:11.571Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BWF World Championships: Kirsty, pathbreaker from Scotland on &amp; off the court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Badminton, Scotland, LGBTQ+, BWF World Championships 2026, Kirsty Gilmour</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Aug/15/bihar-cm-pitches-exam-reform-student-portal-and-one-crore-jobs-by-2030-in-i-day-speech</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/lawmu3p1/20260815461L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary gestures while inspecting the Guard of Honour during the state-level 80th Independence Day celebrations at Gandhi Maidan, in Patna, on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sachin B in action during the match on Saturday</image:caption>
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<image:caption>India women hockey team</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The global pickup will be launched as the Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler in India.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Devdutt Padikkal celebrates his century on Day 1 of the Test match on Saturday</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Padikkal during the single he took to complete his century</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T15:38:10.540Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>FIFA WC final hero Ferran Torres joins PSG from FC Barcelona (Credit: PSG)</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Harmanpreet Singh in action on Saturday</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/attack-on-sukhbir-badal-inside-gurdwara-was-assault-on-sikh-principles-mp-harsimrat</loc>
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<news:title>Attack on Sukhbir Badal an ‘assault on Sikh principles’, says emotional Harsimrat Kaur</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/15/a-medal-out-of-dried-up-ponds-javelin-thrower-ashishs-tale</loc>
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<image:caption>Ashish Yadav poses with his medal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T15:23:29.310Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Officials at the launch on Saturday</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/shanti-act-draft-rules-set-operator-liability-financial-safeguards-for-private-nuclear-push</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:title>SHANTI Act draft rules set operator liability, financial safeguards for private nuclear push</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/15/shore-temple-classic-clean-sweep-by-japanese-surfers</loc>
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<image:caption>From Left to Right - Arun Vasu, (SFI president) Ikko Watanabe (Japan), Yuma Nagasawa (Japan), Hinata Shimizu (Japan), Mirai Ikeda (Japan) &amp; Ty Sorati WSL official</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T15:02:08.659Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shore Temple Classic: Clean sweep by Japanese surfers</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/warped-mentality-of-protecting-criminals-rahul-gandhi-slams-bjp-over-ankita-bhandari-murder-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi meets with the family of Ankita Bhandari.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T14:43:45.542Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Warped mentality of protecting criminals': Rahul Gandhi slams BJP over Ankita Bhandari murder case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, ​Rahul Gandhi, Ankita Bhandari, Ankita Bhandari murder case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/pm-modi-gives-clarion-call-to-all-indians-to-join-100-week-anti-drug-campaign</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi being greeted by students during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T14:34:22.204Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi gives clarion call to all Indians to join 100-week anti-drug campaign</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, 100-week anti-drug campaign</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/15/buoyant-east-bengal-eye-durand-semis-berth-vs-indian-army</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-07/e6gq084m/202608073895832.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>East Bengal FC face Indian Army FT in quarters on Sunday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T14:26:43.582Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Buoyant East Bengal eye Durand semis berth vs Indian Army</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Sports, Indian football, East Bengal FC, Indian Army FT, SC Delhi, FC Raengdai</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/15/as-taliban-leaders-mark-five-years-in-power-in-afghanistan-a-un-envoy-warns-of-rights-crisis</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/yurid1f3/AP26227238491459.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Taliban delegates from across the country attend a meeting that opens celebrations marking the fifth anniversary of the US withdrawal and the start of Taliban rule, at the Loya Jirga Hall in Kabul, Afghanistan, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T14:25:20.864Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As Taliban leaders mark five years in power in Afghanistan, a UN envoy warns of rights crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Taliban, Afghanistan, Afghan Women, human rights abuse, Taliban takeover</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/15/indian-athletics-team-to-undergo-acclimatisation-camp-in-japan-ahead-of-asian-games</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-09/b7zdh32r/202607093858458.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The team picked by the AFI is more than 68 who represented the country in the previous Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, in 2023.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T14:22:29.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian athletics team to undergo acclimatisation camp in Japan ahead of Asian Games</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Asian Games, Indian athletics team</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/15/israeli-strikes-in-lebanon-kill-11-including-three-children-hezbollah-vows-appropriate-response</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/xv5fim6e/AP26218373614149.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man removes a damaged scooter from the debris of a destroyed house that was hit in an Israeli airstrike in the village of Burj al-Shamali, southern Lebanon, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T14:19:25.251Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill 11, including three children; Hezbollah vows ‘appropriate’ response</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Hezbollah, West Asia conflict, Israel Bombs Lebanon, Israel-Lebanon Conflict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/15/fast-growing-belgium-wildfire-burns-at-least-1600-hectares</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/chx3i7qt/20260801052F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Wildfire burns about 900 hectares in eastern Belgium, remains out of control (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>2026-08-15T14:05:20.653Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fast-growing Belgium wildfire burns at least 1,600 hectares</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Belgium wildfire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/tension-at-chandigarh-mohali-border-as-police-stop-sikh-groups-march-bandh-on-august-21-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/yf838ms5/During-the-clash-between-Chandigarh-Police-and-the-Quami-Insaaf-Morcha-at-Sector-52-53-Chandigarh-border-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The situation escalated when protesters attempted to cross the barricades, following which police used water cannons and tear gas shells to disperse them.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T13:55:40.783Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tension at Chandigarh-Mohali border as police stop Sikh groups’ march, bandh on August 21</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, tear gas, water cannons, Sikh prisoners, Qaumi Insaaf Morcha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/punjab-womens-economic-freedom-to-be-focus-of-2026-says-cm-bhagwant-singh-mann-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/hls5zcly/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-4.58.52-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann 80th Independence Day at Cantt Board Stadium in the border town of Ferozepur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T13:55:27.517Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab women’s economic freedom to be focus of 2026, says CM Bhagwant Singh Mann</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Bhagwant Singh Mann</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/rss-did-not-protect-us-from-razakars-indian-army-did-priyank-kharge-rejects-santhoshs-claim</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/4inilh3r/ANI_20260813134732.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Priyank Kharge also questioned Santhosh's reference to V D Savarkar and Subhas Chandra Bose's Indian National Army (INA).</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T13:51:51.048Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RSS did not protect us from Razakars, Indian Army did: Priyank Kharge rejects Santhosh's claim</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Aug/14/why-did-n-chandrasekaran-exit-tata-sons</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/1/27/original/PTI2_12_2020_000112A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T13:30:10.720Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why did N Chandrasekaran exit Tata Sons?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tata Sons, N Chandrasekaran</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/15/fih-world-cup-harmanpreet-brace-sets-india-on-their-way</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/epk7ace1/Hockey.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Harmanpreet SIngh scores India's two goals against Wales on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T13:22:38.852Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIH World Cup: Harmanpreet brace sets India on their way </news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Sports, Hockey India, Indian hockey, Harmanpreet Singh, 2026 FIH World Cup, Sanjay</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/body-of-eighth-worker-recovered-from-uttarakhand-tunnel-two-still-missing</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/jepzdjxa/IMG-20260815-WA02551.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The search continued for two workers believed to be trapped under debris inside the tunnel following Thursday’s accident.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T13:15:33.690Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Body of eighth worker recovered from Uttarakhand tunnel, two still missing</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Uttarakhand tunnel, Chamoli Tunnel Flooding, Tunnel Accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/15/five-shot-in-campus-dorm-area-as-multiple-suspects-spark-lockdown-at-virginia-state-university</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-13/j3qxnn63/ANI_20260313164012.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>County police said officers discovered five people suffering from gunshot wounds outside campus dormitories when they arrived.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T13:14:37.991Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five shot in campus dorm area as multiple suspects spark lockdown at Virginia State University</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Shooting, Virginia State University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/haryana-cm-sukhvinder-singh-sukhu-announces-arrears-new-welfare-schemes-on-independence-day</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/lm8pyjgt/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-6.01.25-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu during the Independence Day function held at Barsar in Hamirpur district</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T13:05:39.674Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announces arrears, new welfare schemes on Independence Day</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Haryana, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/15/street-rallies-held-as-taliban-government-marks-five-years-ruling-afghanistan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/oehvgi6r/AP26227352832044.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Taliban government supporters attend celebrations marking the fifth anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban's return to power.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T13:05:02.500Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Street rallies held as Taliban government marks five years ruling Afghanistan</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Afghanistan, Taliban Government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/cm-saini-highlights-womens-empowerment-jobs-and-development-on-haryanas-80th-independence-day</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-29/s2v722zj/20260627690f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T12:57:14.463Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Saini highlights women’s empowerment, jobs and development on Haryana’s 80th Independence Day</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/15/magnitude-77-earthquake-strikes-off-indonesias-coast-killing-at-least-40-toppling-buildings</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/myhre91b/AP26227063972379.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS), rescuers attempt to clear debris at building damaged by an earthquake in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T12:55:16.874Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 40, toppling buildings</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Indonesia, earthquake, tsunami warning, 7.7-magnitude earthquake</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/active-landslide-puts-38-houses-at-risk-in-sikkims-rimbi-singlitam-evacuation-underway</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-20/kcdynuz7/ANI_20240820093047.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sikkim landslide</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T12:52:39.211Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Active landslide puts 38 houses at risk in Sikkim's Rimbi-Singlitam; evacuation underway</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Active landslide</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/itbp-dig-driver-killed-as-suv-crashes-into-car-in-uttar-pradesh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/1/19/original/Accident_EPS_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational photo</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T12:40:16.409Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ITBP DIG, driver killed as SUV crashes into car in Uttar Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Indo-Tibetan Border Police, Car accident, ITBP DIG</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/15/india-vs-sri-lanka-1st-test-kl-rahul-retires-hurt-with-cramps-gill-joins-padikkal-in-the-middle</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/7rwhgy6p/AP26227237213629.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India's Devdutt Padikkal, left, and KL Rahul leave the field for lunch break during the day one of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and India in Galle, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T12:30:27.687Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test:  KL Rahul retires hurt with cramps, Gill joins Padikkal in the middle</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, India vs Sri Lanka, Devdutt Padikkal, ​  KL Rahul ​</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/opposition-says-pm-modis-dimaagi-naxal-remark-stigmatises-dissent-questions-womens-quota-pitch</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/jgdmpmn6/PTI08152026000272A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets addresses the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T12:23:32.447Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition says PM Modi's ‘dimaagi Naxal’ remark stigmatises dissent, questions women's quota pitch</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, Naxal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/15/uk-pm-calls-academic-ardays-death-a-tragedy-on-so-many-levels</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-20/oozo5een/ANI_20260720134259.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Speaking to reporters while on a visit to southwest England, Burnham said it was "not a moment for any rushing to judgement".</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T12:13:06.848Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK PM calls academic Arday's death a 'tragedy on so many levels'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Andy Burnham, Jason Arday</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/four-killed-after-brick-laden-tractor-trolley-overturns-on-lucknow-sultanpur-highway</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/i7u4c598/photo-8.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational photo</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T12:02:19.076Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four killed after brick-laden tractor-trolley overturns on Lucknow-Sultanpur highway</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, tractor accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Aug/15/when-they-speak-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/ahx5vfa2/05.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T12:01:09.357Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When they speak...</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Book review</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Aug/15/miniatures-that-carry-a-piece-of-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/2f0aj2gz/art16.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/0mo3na3p/art15.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/9ycoucnd/art1.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/wfwhfinq/art7.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/7tyt8bef/art17.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/yuwtg43j/art13.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/0hhqjwr7/art22.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/ybfkebzf/art10.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/2ih4esq6/art6.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/s6ppuyg6/art8.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/3qk5nqyz/art12.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/xc49q0la/art21.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T11:54:40.728Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aditya Shashikumar returns to the screen with Raashi</news:title>
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<image:caption>Anup Bhandari, Nirup Bhandari and Srinidhi Shetty</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T11:51:01.794Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anup Bhandari, Nirup Bhandari reunite for a new project</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>The End of Oak Street Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T11:44:40.966Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The End of Oak Street Movie Review: Perfect blend of family drama and dinosaurs</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Vishwanath and Sons Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T11:43:47.180Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vishwanath and Sons Movie Review: A love story for the ages, almost </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/15/three-gujarat-gaushalas-recognised-by-awbi-receive-zero-financial-assistance</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative photo</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T11:43:14.378Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three Gujarat gaushalas recognised by AWBI receive zero financial assistance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat, gaushalas</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/Aug/15/tamilreview2026aug14magudam-movie-review-a-crown-too-heavy-for-weak-storytelling</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/sae3wxi1/magudam_still_3_jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Magudam Movie Review: A poster from Magudam</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T11:42:59.857Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Magudam Movie Review: A crown too heavy for weak storytelling</news:title>
<news:keywords>Magudam Movie Review, vishal, anjali, Dushara Vijayan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/hypersonics-drones-on-independence-day-pm-modi-pushes-india-from-arms-buyer-to-arms-builder</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/4flcoyiq/20260815440f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 80th Independence Day celebration in New Delhi on Saturday, August 15, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T11:30:34.608Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hypersonics, drones on Independence-Day, PM Modi pushes India from arms buyer to arms builder</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Modi, 80th Independence Day, Hypersonics</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/cm-hemant-soren-promises-exam-reforms-assures-jharkhand-youth-of-action-against-irregularities</loc>
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<image:caption>Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T10:55:32.911Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Hemant Soren promises exam reforms, assures Jharkhand youth of action against irregularities</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Hemant Soren, jharkhand student protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/land-subsidence-near-rampur-market-threatens-kedarnath-highway-connectivity</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/mzszbomv/IMG-20260815-WA0325.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Land subsidence near Rampur market on the Kedarnath highway</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T10:51:49.025Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Land subsidence near Rampur market threatens Kedarnath highway connectivity</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/15/thiruvananthapuram-in-tricolour-hues</loc>
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<image:caption>A migrant vendor sells flags at busy Pattom juntion</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A scene from the practice session ahead of Independence Day Paarade at the Central Stadium</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Customers buying festive supplies at a stall in Chalai Market</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
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<image:caption>An Air Force helicopter showers petals as part of preperations for the parade at Central Stadium</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
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<image:caption>An NCC cadet during a practice session at Cenrtral Stadium</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
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<image:caption>Children check out national flags displayed for sale at a roadside shop</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
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<image:caption>A customer browses Independence Day merchandise at a shop in Chalai market</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T10:28:36.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thiruvananthapuram in Tricolour hues</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, 80th Independence Day</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/bjp-rss-spreading-hatred-and-dividing-people-congress-opening-mohabbat-ki-dukaan-aicc-president-kharge</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge hoists the national tricolour.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T10:14:46.776Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP-RSS spreading hatred and dividing people, Congress opening ‘mohabbat ki dukaan’: AICC president Kharge</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, BJP-RSS, AICC President Kharge, ‘mohabbat ki dukaan’</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/live/2026/Aug/15/pm-modi-hoists-the-national-flag-at-the-red-fort-on-80th-independence-day</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T10:12:38.785Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi hoists the National flag at the Red Fort on 80th Independence Day</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/15/bangladesh-closes-in-on-historic-win-as-australias-batting-woes-return-on-day-3-of-first-test</loc>
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<image:caption>Mehidy Hasan Miraz of Bangladesh bats during play on day three of the first cricket test in Darwin, Australia, Saturday, Aug.15, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T10:08:33.099Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh closes in on historic win as Australia's batting woes return on Day 3 of first test</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/live/2026/Aug/15/cm-vijay-hoists-national-flag-at-fort-st-george-on-80th-independence-day</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T10:07:31.280Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Vijay Hoists National Flag at Fort St. George on 80th Independence Day</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/full-six-stanzas-of-vande-mataram-rendered-at-red-fort-for-first-time-on-i-day</loc>
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<image:caption>Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and others during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T10:05:40.884Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Full six stanzas of ‘Vande Mataram’ rendered at Red Fort for first time on I-Day</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/ramdev-warns-of-wider-youth-protests-over-alleged-exam-recruitment-irregularities</loc>
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<image:caption>Yoga guru Baba Ramdev.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T09:59:56.160Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ramdev warns of wider youth protests over alleged exam, recruitment irregularities</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kochi/2026/Aug/15/kochi-in-tricolour-hues</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Mather Bazar</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/pc62k4mq/INDEPENDENCE01.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajendra Maidan</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Scene from MG Road</image:caption>
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<image:caption>St Antony’s HSS, Kacheripady</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Broadway</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T09:49:18.896Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi in Tricolour hues</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Independence Day</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/i-support-prashant-kishors-politics-but-future-will-be-challenging-union-minister-chirag-paswan</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister Chirag Paswan and others during the 80th Independence Day celebrations, at his residence, in Patna.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T09:39:50.984Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>I support Prashant Kishor's politics, but future will be challenging: Union Minister Chirag Paswan</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Prashant Kishor, Union Minister Chirag Paswan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Aug/15/nadhamaram-blooms-with-melody-masala-in-uk-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/os4szx7w/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-13-at-7.02.51-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T09:34:22.092Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Nadhamaram’ blooms with melody &amp; masala in UK</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Music, Sound of Trees</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/15/nalsar-student-body-condemns-bci-over-withdrawn-enrolment-order-demands-apology-from-chairperson</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/3dnx5gta/Bar-Council.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NALSAR University of Law.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T09:33:54.770Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NALSAR student body condemns BCI over withdrawn enrolment order, demands apology from chairperson</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BCI, NALSAR</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/15/government-launches-voluntary-scheme-for-small-taxpayers-to-disclose-undisclosed-foreign-assets</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-27/exinjhu1/202511273588867.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The fair market value of assets will be determined as of March 31, 2026, the CBDT said.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T09:25:28.246Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government launches voluntary scheme for small taxpayers to disclose undisclosed foreign assets</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Taxpayers, voluntary scheme</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/bjp-accuses-sonia-gandhi-of-objecting-to-full-vande-mataram-rendition-congress-denies-charge</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge during the 80th Independence Day celebrations at AICC headquarters.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T09:20:45.890Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP accuses Sonia Gandhi of objecting to full Vande Mataram rendition; Congress denies charge</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sonia gandhi, Vande Mataram</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/himachals-shipki-la-border-trade-hits-roadblock-over-igst-traders-suspend-operations</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Tribal Minister Jagat Singh Negi along with ITBP officials at Shipki-La on June 10, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T09:16:56.855Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Himachal's Shipki La border trade hits roadblock over IGST, traders suspend operations</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Himachal Pradesh, IGST, Shipki La border</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/cjp-convenor-dipke-launches-school-thik-karo-campaign-on-i-day-seeks-cap-on-private-school-fees</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-05/qthzc41o/ANI_20260805072209.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dipke travelled to his native village, Santuk Pimpri, and attended a flag hoisting ceremony on the occasion of Independence Day.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T09:00:20.447Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP convenor Dipke launches ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign on I-Day, seeks cap on private school fees</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, abhijeet dipke, ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/15/cm-mohan-charan-majhi-urges-youths-not-to-be-influenced-by-forces-trying-to-divide-them</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/c81at7zx/HPvfUNqakAAvtEm.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi hoisted the national flag at Mahatma Gandhi Marg in Bhubaneswar and addressed the people of the State on August 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T08:46:23.003Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Mohan Charan Majhi urges youths not to be influenced by forces trying to divide them</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, Independence Day 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/15/iran-fires-back-at-trumps-threat-to-declare-hormuz-a-us-territory</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/rfq8jlk6/ANI_20260814212004.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"Strait of Hormuz cannot be seized by tweet or election speech": Iran hits back at Trump's 'US territory' remark</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T08:41:17.639Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran fires back at Trump's threat to declare Hormuz a US territory</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Iran, Strait of Hormuz blockade, Kazem Gharibabadi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/youth-are-demographic-dividend-can-become-burden-if-not-guided-properly-mohan-bhagwat</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-06/p04i04ht/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-06-at-8.08.07-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T08:24:46.860Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth are demographic dividend, can become burden if not guided properly: Mohan Bhagwat</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, RSS chief  Mohan Bhagwat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/15/indias-domestic-hockey-reforms-drove-olympic-success-pakistan-missed-out-salman-akbar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/qnq1town/New-Project-2026-08-15T134422.241.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Pakistan captain Salman Akbar.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T08:15:47.520Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's domestic hockey reforms drove Olympic success, Pakistan missed out: Salman Akbar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Former Pakistan captain Salman Akbar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/15/gujarat-high-court-launches-study-circle-for-advocates-with-up-to-10-years-practice-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/1qajay3r/Photo-of-function-gujarat-highcourt.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gujarat High Court launches study circle for advocates with up to 10 years’ practice</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T08:11:15.978Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat High Court launches study circle for advocates with up to 10 years’ practice</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat High Court, advocates</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/15/national-geographic-fame-but-no-bridge-keralas-kakkathuruthu-islanders-struggle-for-basic-facilities</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/we3nf0sc/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-12.38.17.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The pillars for Kakkathuruthu bridge erected in Vembanad lake more than a decade ago.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T07:42:05.793Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>National Geographic fame, but no bridge: Kerala's Kakkathuruthu islanders struggle for basic facilities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kakkathuruthu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/congress-slams-modi-over-womens-reservation-promise-calls-it-dishonest-pitch</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/ctqovs8g/New-Project-2026-08-15T130257.911.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh and Prime Minister Narendra Modi</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T07:36:45.083Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress slams Modi over women’s reservation promise, calls it ‘dishonest pitch’</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh, 80th Independence Day</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/15/artists-potluck-at-durbar-hall</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/4jxuykgq/Artists’-potluck.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Scenes from the exhibition at Durbar Hall Art Gallery</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/umiojnn8/potluck-at-Durbar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photos: T P Sooraj</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T07:27:41.134Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Artists’ potluck at Durbar Hall </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/pm-modi-urges-citizens-to-identify-and-isolate-intellectual-naxals-in-independence-day-address</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/7f3h5t7p/PTI08152026000272A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets addresses the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort in New Delhi, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T07:15:44.363Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi urges citizens to identify and isolate 'intellectual Naxals' in Independence Day address</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Narendra Modi, 80th Independence Day, dimaagi Naxals</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/15/mahua-moitra-writes-to-ls-speaker-over-house-eviction-order-seeks-safety-and-dignity-for-women-mps</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-23/iyolkxn4/Mahua-Moitra.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>TMC MP Mahua Moitra</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T06:58:14.622Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mahua Moitra writes to LS Speaker over house eviction order, seeks safety and dignity for women MPs</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Mahua Moitra, LS Speaker Om Birla</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/pm-modi-urges-youngsters-to-help-family-members-provide-accurate-information-digitally-during-census</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/7jo03tit/PTI08152026000274A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort in New Delhi, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T06:56:26.911Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi urges youngsters to help family members provide accurate information digitally during Census</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Narendra Modi, Census 2027, 80th Independence Day</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/tennis/2026/Aug/15/venus-williams-falls-again-at-cincinnati-open-singles-skid-hits-13-with-6-2-6-2-loss-to-qualifier-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/dnuo86r4/AP26214726883987.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Venus Williams reacts during her straight sets defeat by Kamilla Rakhimova during the National Bank Open tennis tournament in Toronto, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T06:46:43.933Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Venus Williams falls again at Cincinnati Open, singles skid hits 13 with 6-2, 6-2 loss to qualifier</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tennis, Venus Williams, Cincinnati Open</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/peace-is-the-path-to-development-in-manipur-says-cm-khemchand-singh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-04/sobro522/202607043852123.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manipur CM Khemchand Singh</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T06:42:07.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Peace is the path to development in Manipur, says CM Khemchand Singh</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Manipur CM Khemchand Singh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/15/praggnanandhaa-draws-with-wesley-so-in-first-round-of-sinquefield-cup</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/n5rutwmu/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-03-at-01.23.23.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>R Praggnanandhaa</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T06:41:29.148Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Praggnanandhaa draws with Wesley So in first round of Sinquefield Cup</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Praggnanandhaa, Sinquefield Cup</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/15/as-lal-bagh-blooms-with-ganga-dynasty-displays-a-look-at-its-bengaluru-roots</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/sdu3d3h4/temple.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nageshwara Temple in Begur</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/jl24f3n8/lal-bagh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lal Bagh's recreation of the Nageshwara temple</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T06:29:07.961Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As Lal Bagh blooms with Ganga Dynasty displays, a look at its Bengaluru roots</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Flower Show, history, Lal Bagh Botanical Garden, Lal Bagh, Western Ganga Dynasty, Bengaluru History</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/15/telangana-cm-unveils-roadmap-to-make-state-a-role-model-for-nation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-07/4qv1yccx/20250917081f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T06:26:04.173Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana CM unveils roadmap to make state a role model for nation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, A Revanth Reddy, role model</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/four-dead-five-army-personnel-missing-after-landslide-flash-flood-in-arunachal-pradesh-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/rk8fmov6/20260624219f.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>2026-08-15T06:24:54.622Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four dead, five Army personnel missing after landslide, flash flood in Arunachal Pradesh </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Arunachal Pradesh flash flood</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/15/youngest-black-professor-at-cambridge-who-faced-plagiarism-claims-is-found-dead</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/wpb8vjra/AP26218282881622.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Torchbearer Jason Arday carries the Olympic Flame on the Torch Relay leg between Sutton and Merton, in London, July 23, 2012.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T06:16:13.360Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youngest Black professor at Cambridge who faced plagiarism claims is found dead</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, University of Cambridge, plagiarism, Jason Arday</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/conviction-for-rape-of-specially-abled-upheld-in-delhi-high-court</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/e441404d-58e1-4c05-bb19-11fa26acafc0/Delhi%20High%20Court.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T06:02:20.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Conviction for rape of specially abled upheld in Delhi High Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Conviction for rape</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/15/constitutional-rights-should-be-protected-says-v-d-satheesan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-05/vlxphn7c/P’thitta-first-in.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister V D Satheesan</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:59:41.389Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Constitutional rights should be protected, says V D Satheesan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, constitutional rights, Chief Minister V D Satheesan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/caste-to-debut-in-census-2027-as-open-ended-question</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/4txb7dch/Census-2027.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials said the caste column will remain open-ended, with enumerators recording the exact caste or sub-caste declared by the respondent.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:58:58.214Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Caste to debut in Census 2027 as open-ended question</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Census 2027</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/congress-hits-back-at-modi-over-dimaagi-naxals-remark-calls-it-a-sign-of-desperation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/owuc38p6/ANI_20260710091657.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:54:15.348Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress hits back at Modi over ‘dimaagi Naxals’ remark, calls it a sign of desperation</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, Jairam Ramesh, 80th Independence Day</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/15/why-is-savarkar-still-the-object-of-hate</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/w8hx1owz/savarkar3.webp</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/vozsoym9/savarkar2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Savarkar in Cellular Jail, Andamans.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/8oiyyoyj/savarkar-stamp.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The stamp bearing Savarkar's image released during Indira Gandhi's tenure as PM.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/q4802gmi/J.Devika.Photo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>J Devika</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/r9fgvlnj/sreejith.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sreejith Panicker</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/0izsbxo0/karassery.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>M N Karassery</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/6c1zy8yl/ravi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>C. Ravichandran</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/bqazz206/joy-mathew.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Joy Mathew</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
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<image:caption>MG Sashibooshan</image:caption>
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<image:caption>K N Ganesh</image:caption>
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<news:title>Savarkar controversy: The 'Veer' vs vitriol debate</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/15/odisha-farmer-ends-life-after-rains-wash-away-paddy-nursery</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/b9kuz6ld/Farmer-Suicide.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:41:09.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha farmer ends life after rains wash away paddy nursery</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/cjps-instagram-account-briefly-taken-down-on-independence-day-later-restored</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-11/h2ejncvs/PTI06112026000033A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) Founder Abhijeet Dipke</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:37:00.632Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP’s Instagram account briefly taken down on Independence Day, later restored</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/maoist-free-chhattisgarhs-bastar-embarks-on-an-era-of-growth-and-reconstruction-cm-sai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/pwro5bbc/IMG-20260815-WA0025.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Maoist-free Chhattisgarh's Bastar embarks on an era of growth and reconstruction: CM Sai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:36:20.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maoist-free Chhattisgarh's Bastar embarks on an era of growth and reconstruction: CM Sai</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/15/draft-plan-seeks-widening-of-major-drains-to-check-urban-flooding-bmc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/1lzedfyo/C_40_1_CH1555_36588951.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Open water pipeline in drainage canal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:35:12.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Draft plan seeks widening of major drains to check urban flooding: BMC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, major drains</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/15/covid-returns-to-capital-as-50-yr-old-man-tests-positive-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-30/e36lzoef/COVID-19-Vaccine.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:31:15.476Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Covid returns to capital as 50-yr-old man tests positive</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar COVID, active covid cases</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/15/govt-cuts-windfall-gains-tax-on-petrol-diesel-atf-exports-3</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/to3f7xb2/202607013846970.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The duty on petrol exports has been cut to nil effective August 15, from Rs 3.5 per litre levied on August 3.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:30:44.341Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt cuts windfall gains tax on petrol, diesel, ATF exports</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, ATF, SAED</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/15/cmc-council-meet-turns-stormy-over-civic-issues</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-23/0tj3c6ci/toilet.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Community facing problems for using community toilets.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:28:13.902Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CMC council meet turns stormy over civic issues</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, civic issues, Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC)</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/15/womans-body-found-in-pond</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-07/xirvmyd5/killed-one-hurt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tapaswini was killed by her husband over a dowry.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:23:12.071Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman’s body found in pond</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, pond, Woman’s body, dowry-related dispute.</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/15/missing-koraput-woman-murdered-body-found-buried-in-andhra-two-held</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/7wo1kaqb/202608133902325.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Woman found dead and bured.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:19:51.760Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Missing Koraput woman murdered, body found buried in Andhra; Two held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Andhra, woman murdered, body found buried</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/15/maharashtra-will-play-key-role-in-indias-journey-towards-viksit-bharat-fadnavis</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-28/ilazpm7p/20260718485F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:18:41.378Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra will play key role in India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat: Fadnavis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/arts/2026/Aug/15/neville-tulis-swaraj-reimagines-indias-political-history-through-art-and-archives</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/6y93lp8f/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-13-at-23.46.09.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>From the exhibition</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Neville Tuli, author, archivist and founder of the Tuli Research Centre for India Studies (TRIS)</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/9u7idcnu/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-13-at-20.09.04.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India Shining I (Gandhi and the Laptop), 2007, by Debanjan Roy; painted fibreglass with mattress and bolster</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:15:24.915Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Neville Tuli’s 'SWARAJ' reimagines India’s political history through art and archives</news:title>
<news:keywords>Arts, Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/15/fadnaviss-response-on-closure-of-36000-companies-in-maharashtra-a-verbal-jugglery-ncp-sp</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/qfygnagk/20260606359f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:15:21.360Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fadnavis's response on closure of 36,000 companies in Maharashtra a verbal jugglery: NCP (SP) </news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, NCP leader Sharad Pawar, CM Devendra Fadnavis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/15/elephant-razes-house-tramples-child-in-karanjia</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/b9jklbul/Forest-dept.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FILE PIC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:11:30.399Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elephant razes house, tramples child in Karanjia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Karanjia forest division, Elephant razes house</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/pm-modi-backs-womens-quota-announces-youth-initiatives-in-independence-day-address</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/3mrxui84/PTI08152026000097A-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort in New Delhi, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:08:16.404Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi backs women’s quota, announces youth initiatives in Independence Day address</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, 80th Independence Day</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/15/several-villages-inundated-as-jajpur-faces-fourth-deluge-this-monsoon</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/1b518e0c-ebaa-4b32-855d-97b721a59567/FLOOD%20O.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:07:47.682Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Several villages inundated as Jajpur faces fourth deluge this monsoon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Flood, Jajpur, Kani river</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/15/25000-people-affected-in-odishas-balasore-and-mayurbhanj</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-22/7t52b4uq/Flood-situation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Administration evacuated more than 19,000 people.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:02:52.216Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>25,000 people affected in Odisha's Balasore and Mayurbhanj </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, flood affected, Balasore and Mayurbhanj</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/fresh-jpsc-row-successful-candidates-oppose-pt-exam-cancellation-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/03vr4fjr/JPSC-Protest-Fresh-Row.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Successful candidates oppose PT exam cancellation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:02:25.325Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fresh JPSC row: Successful candidates oppose PT exam cancellation</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, JPSC, jharkhand student protest</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/live/2026/Aug/15/live-vande-mataram-played-at-red-fort-as-india-celebrates-80th-independence-day-celebrations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/o2h9n80x/PTI08152026000101B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort in New Delhi, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:01:26.164Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HIGHLIGHTS | Need to isolate 'dimaagi Naxals', says PM Modi in 80th I-Day address</news:title>
<news:keywords>LIVE, India, Vande Mataram, 80th Independence Day</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/freedom-means-liberation-from-poverty-illiteracy-and-inequality-yogi-adityanath</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/3d38e0gx/202608143904052.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:56:38.859Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Yogi announces integrated youth policy, urges Gen Z to fight inequality and anarchy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, Independence Day</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/15/unprecedented-flood-drainage-system-failed-rourkela-after-skies-opened-up</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-07/qgyrbbpa/Surat-Rains.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The relentless downpour quickly overwhelmed the drainage system, leaving roads, residential societies and low-lying neighbourhoods submerged.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:56:18.763Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Unprecedented flood: Drainage system 
failed Rourkela after skies opened up </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Flood, Rourkela Municipal Corporation, drainage system</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/15/complaint-raises-questions-over-jamia-registrars-qualifications-career-progression</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-30/rj9dwuvf/Girls’-hostel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students of Jamia Millia Islamia allege new girls' hostel renewal policy is gender-biased.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:56:11.385Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Complaint raises questions over Jamia registrar’s qualifications, career progression</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Jamia Millia Islamia</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/15/delhi-police-bust-indo-nepal-charas-syndicate-seize-106-kg-contraband-worth-rs-109-crore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/grwmhcni/whatsapp-image-2026-08-14-at-74530-pm074646.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The arrest follows an intelligence input received on June 29 about the involvement of Nepalese nationals in the supply of charas in Delhi-NCR.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:54:44.706Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi police bust Indo-Nepal charas syndicate, seize 106 kg contraband worth Rs 109 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/15/12-year-old-girl-run-over-by-dtc-bus</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/7ipjhb36/death-1-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:52:35.383Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>12-year-old girl run over by DTC bus</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, road accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/15/delhi-bjp-takes-stories-of-partition-violence-resilience-to-people</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-12/im106jug/BJP-core.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:52:18.295Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi BJP takes stories of partition violence, resilience to people</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, BJP, Partition</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/15/partition-divided-indias-thousand-year-old-civilisation-says-vice-president-radhakrishnan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/7vrupd8f/ANI_20260214024234.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vice President C P Radhakrishnan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:51:31.494Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Partition divided India’s thousand-year-old civilisation, says Vice-President Radhakrishnan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/contaminated-water-puts-citizens-health-in-jeopardy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-13/39om656d/C_40_1_CH1412_2755119.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In Rajamahendravaram, the urban water supply network extends over 465 km, with the authorities replacing nearly 30 km of main pipelines in recent years.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:51:29.640Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Contaminated water puts citizens’ health in jeopardy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, contaminated water, citizens’ health</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/15/mineral-power-grab-naveen-asks-majhi-to-call-special-assemly-session</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-18/w1fvvnvg/Naveen-Patnaik.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik at conference</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:51:05.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mineral power grab: Naveen asks Majhi to call special assemly session</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/15/india-vs-sri-lanka-1st-test-india-opt-to-bat-after-winning-toss</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/z1kp3q20/Ind-vs-Sri-Lanka.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva (L) and India captain Shubman Gill.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:50:31.706Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: India opt to bat after winning toss</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, India vs Srilanka, Devdutt Padikkal, India skipper Shubman Gill</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/15/red-fort-area-gets-multi-layered-security-for-i-day</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/mzm9jo73/Red-Fort-area.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security Personnel keeping vigil Inside a CCTV camera room at Red Fort on the eve of Independence Day Celebration in New Delhi on Friday.Express Photo by</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:46:09.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Red Fort area gets multi-layered security for I-Day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Red fort, Independence Day</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/15/over-two-lakh-people-in-odishas-six-districts-affected-by-fresh-floods</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/9ilda500/Flood-situation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The flooded area of rural Odisha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:45:14.500Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over two lakh people in Odisha's six 
districts affected by fresh floods</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/father-of-the-nations-deep-connection-with-temple-town</loc>
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<image:caption>Father of the Nation’s deep connection with temple town</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:41:24.131Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Father of the Nation’s deep connection with temple town</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Mahatma Gandhi, Tirupati, Father of the Nation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/15/17-delhi-police-officers-get-medals-on-eve-of-i-day</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/aezpqt9m/flag03063723.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students of Vidya Bal Bhawan Senior Secondary School carry a 100-foot-long tricolour on the eve of the 80th Independence Day.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:39:55.993Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>17 Delhi Police officers get medals on eve of I-Day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, medals</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/india-strong-contender-to-host-2036-olympics-nationwide-talent-hunt-for-5-to-15-year-olds-pm-modi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/ar86nk6x/PTI08152026000112B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:39:55.316Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India strong contender to host 2036 Olympics, nationwide talent hunt for 5 to 15-year-olds: PM Modi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Narendra Modi, 2036 Olympics, 80th Independence Day</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/15/17-odisha-cops-to-receive-medals-for-gallantry-service</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Three commandos including Santosh Gurung, Suman Pun and Suresh Chandra Puta.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:35:40.436Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>17 Odisha cops to receive medals for gallantry, service</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Gallantry award, service, 17 medals</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/15/delhi-to-get-8-more-material-recovery-facilities-as-mcd-expands-waste-processing-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/rj4o0mec/waste-1120038.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MRFs are used to segregate and recover recyclable material from collected waste, helping reduce the amount of junk sent to landfills.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:33:09.977Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi to get 8 more material recovery facilities as MCD expands waste processing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi MCD, waste processing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/15/trade-business-strong-bases-for-viksit-bharat-vision-cm-rekha-gupta</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/w6vj9kf7/New-Project-2026-08-15T095909.417.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rekha Gupta takes part in pottery-making a session at the Indian Business Summit 2026 on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:31:22.414Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trade, business strong bases for Viksit Bharat vision: CM Rekha Gupta</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, CM Rekha Gupta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/independence-day-address-brought-650-new-universities-doubled-medical-seats-since-2014-says-pm-modi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/xr0lrdop/PTI08152026000092B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort in New Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:27:48.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Independence Day address: Brought 650 new universities, doubled medical seats since 2014, says PM Modi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Narendra Modi, medical seats, 80th Independence Day, free online coaching</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/15/odisha-cb-conducts-statewide-cyber-awareness-campaign</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/f6vgtusq/ANI_20260415084246.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:23:03.578Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha CB conducts statewide cyber awareness campaign</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Cyber awareness</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/15/odisha-govt-honours-families-of-24-organ-donors-with-suraj-samman-rs-5-lakh-cash-award</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/m862456l/C_32_1_CH0348_7463869.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>organ donation</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:20:52.588Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt honours families of 24 organ donors with ‘Suraj Samman’, Rs 5 lakh cash award</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Organ donation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/15/odishas-ravenshaw-university-row-teachers-body-writes-to-vice-chancellor</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-03/5xk90phr/11-rav_12-03-2008_23_22_58.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Ravenshaw University, formerly known as Ravenshaw College, in Cuttack, Odisha.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:13:57.643Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha's Ravenshaw university row: Teachers body writes to Vice-chancellor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bhubaneswar, vice-chancellor, Ravenshaw University, teachers’ association</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/15/schoolmates-attack-murder-class-12-student-over-10-under-police-lens-in-chennai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:10:33.070Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Schoolmates attack, murder Class 12 student; over 10 under police lens in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, murder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/15/deepavali-opening-likely-for-kilambakkam-halt-railway-station</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/gsukmxsm/Deepava.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As connectivity via public transport to the Kilambakkam bus terminus is limited to MTC services, commuters face severe hardship in reaching the bus stand.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:09:30.499Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deepavali opening likely for Kilambakkam halt railway station</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Deepavali</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/15/delhi-government-mulls-restructuring-of-skill-university</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/8afh7kwh/Govt-mulls.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The government is evaluating an expert committee’s report on the university’s functioning.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:08:12.051Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi government mulls restructuring of skill university </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Skill University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/15/domestic-help-held-for-murdering-elderly-woman-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/d627uryl/death-1-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:03:45.709Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Domestic help held for murdering elderly woman in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, domestic help</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/eight-murders-in-11-days-jolt-madurai-raise-concerns-over-policing-and-gang-violence</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-19/imdiu0dj/TNIEimport2020102originalpoliceeps2131dessd.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:01:06.443Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight murders in 11 days jolt Madurai, raise concerns over policing and gang violence</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, policing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/highway-protest-in-tns-chinthamani-over-assault-ends-after-police-arrest-four-youths</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/5anjam9h/1_1_img_20260814_wa0012_1408tvl_6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Residents on Friday staged a road blockade on the Thirumangalam-Kollam National Highway at Chinthamani in Tenkasi, condemning Thursday night's attack on a father and son by four youths belonging to another community. Around 100 police personnel were</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:58:29.875Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Highway protest in TN's Chinthamani over assault ends after police arrest four youths</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Protest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/tamil-nadu-forest-staff-seek-permanent-jobs-after-years-of-anti-poaching-protection-work</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-15/odhar1wm/1_1_nilgiris2_1511cbe_3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:53:31.377Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu forest staff seek permanent jobs after years of anti-poaching, protection work</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, forest staff</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/kpsc-eyes-upsc-model-wants-to-fast-track-results</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-05/y2reqdfp/images-42.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Public Service commission (KPSC)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:50:49.834Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KPSC eyes UPSC model, wants to fast-track results</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Public Service Commission</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/shallot-prices-hit-rs-100kg-in-madurai-as-arrivals-fall</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/o1e6is78/C_1_1_CH1510_122896755.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Festive season demand and downed arrival has causwd the the prices of Shallots to double in the district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:48:51.962Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shallot prices hit Rs 100/kg in Madurai as arrivals fall</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Shallot</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/sslv-booster-upgrade-clears-test</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/3a7e65vc/SSLV-booster.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Performance of the motor was close to the predicted performance</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:48:23.524Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SSLV booster upgrade clears test</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, SSLV</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/isro-announces-re-entry-of-lvm3-m5</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-02/7avmme2f/C_32_1_CH0353_7042034.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>LVM3-M5</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:47:43.790Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ISRO announces re-entry of LVM3-M5</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, LVM3-M5</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/public-property-bill-triggers-slugfest-between-karnataka-congress-and-bjp</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/7f4y8y02/Public-property.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former chief minister Siddaramaiah and BJP leader CT Ravi arrive for the monsoon session at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:46:16.314Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Public property Bill triggers slugfest between Karnataka Congress and BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Public property Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/priyank-and-ashoka-in-war-of-words-over-rss</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-12/oj9qbqbj/State-will.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Home Minister Priyank Kharge.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:45:35.853Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Priyank and Ashoka in war of words over RSS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Home Minister Priyank Kharge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/drought-stress-in-64-per-cent-of-farmland-in-india</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-09/6e54z38v/drought.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The area affected is currently 38% more than it was in the same period last year, reflecting increased agricultural stress.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:45:34.344Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drought stress in 64 per cent of farmland in India</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Drought stress</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/28-model-school-students-ace-neet-at-first-shot-join-mbbs-in-tn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/k71qubkx/NEET.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>2026-08-15T03:42:35.560Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>28 model school students ace NEET at first shot, join MBBS in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, NEET, MBBS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/offered-dy-speakers-post-mankal-vaidya-not-too-keen</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/mx4k96k3/whatsapp_image_2026_08_14_at_75345_pm075748.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mankal Vaidya</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:41:14.321Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Offered Dy Speaker’s post, Mankal Vaidya not too keen</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Mankal Vaidya</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/new-csr-policy-on-the-anvil-to-develop-panchayat-schools-karnataka-cm-dk-shivakumar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-11/rfsidanl/ANI_20260811130231.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:40:21.212Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New CSR policy on the anvil to develop panchayat schools: Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/will-not-use-my-position-against-anyone-karnataka-cm-d-k-shivakumar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/p2wlzf9p/Will-not-use-my.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister D K Shivakumar speaks in the Assembly on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:38:50.689Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will not use my position against anyone: Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, D K Shivakumar, Pralhad Joshi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/coimbatores-singanallur-flyover-work-likely-to-begin-next-month</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/qjdy0my7/1-1-singanallur51408cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The National Highways wing of the State Highways Department is all set to acquire lands for the long pending Singanallur flyover project works and will be kick-starting the works soon.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:37:20.286Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coimbatore's Singanallur flyover work likely to begin next month</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Singanallur flyover</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/ampstories/web-stories/2026/Aug/15/power-politics-women-who-led-india-after-1947</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/augm62k7/87.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/89wfr0ye/88.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/cczikw0t/89.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/0rgfa6ro/90.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/ofckra0l/91.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/akyqwhb1/92.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:37:17.611Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Power &amp; Politics: Women Who Led India After 1947</news:title>
<news:keywords>Web Stories, politics, India After 1947</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/karnataka-bjp-targets-zameer-over-flag-letter</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-05/o5z9pr1d/P_404372028.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:35:56.333Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka BJP targets Zameer over flag letter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka BJP, B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/ed-arrests-neelannavar-of-shivam-associates-in-ponzi-scam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-13/7xrw163a/arrest-jail.avif</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>2026-08-15T03:31:38.641Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED arrests Neelannavar of 
Shivam Associates in Ponzi scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, ED arrest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/bsnl-plans-wider-4g-network-in-karnataka-villages-towns</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-12/80d8du20/BSNL.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>BSNL</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:30:15.846Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BSNL plans wider 4G network in Karnataka villages, towns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, BSNL</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/karnataka-govt-told-to-reconsider-income-limit-for-pwd-pension</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/n7lbcsph/New-Project-2026-08-15T085734.211.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:29:38.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka govt told to reconsider income limit for PwD pension</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, PWD</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/class-1-girl-killed-in-road-accident-in-coimbatore-two-arrested</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-10/4bs5yc0f/202607103859007.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>2026-08-15T03:28:55.491Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Class 1 girl killed in road accident in Coimbatore; two arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, road accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/anganwadi-roof-plaster-collapses-in-karnataka-four-kids-injured</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/y7n2qeb1/Anganwadi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The cement plaster suddenly peeled off from the roof, injuring the children.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:26:55.546Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anganwadi roof plaster collapses in Karnataka, four kids injured</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Anganwadi, roof collapse</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/15/odisha-government-to-prevent-ganja-farming-in-six-districts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-19/o2fxm04a/C_32_1_CH1535_75211215.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>field-level vigilance to prevent cannabis cultivation on government and revenue land.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:24:11.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha government to prevent ganja farming in six districts </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bhubaneswar, Odisha government, Odisha police, Ganja farming</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/karnataka-hc-scst-panel-has-no-power-to-decide-land-title-disputes</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-20/nlaukj90/202607203871185.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka HC</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:23:53.651Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC: SC/ST panel has no power to decide land title disputes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka HC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/all-vinayakar-idols-in-madurai-to-be-immersed-on-september-15</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/8/21/original/chennai_shoppers-_EPS_.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>2026-08-15T03:23:20.379Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All Vinayakar idols in Madurai to be immersed on September 15</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Ganesh idol immersion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/southern-railway-announces-special-trains-from-karnataka-tamil-nadu-to-ease-onam-rush</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-01/eze1wzgk/Big-train-mishaps.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:18:54.937Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Southern Railway announces special trains from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu to ease Onam rush</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, special trains</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/karnataka-halts-bpl-card-revision-amid-complaints</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-06/sy31e642/ANI_20260306090216.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Food and Civil Supplies Minister Rizwan Arshad</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:16:08.591Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka halts BPL card revision amid complaints</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Food and Civil Supplies Minister Rizwan Arshad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/youth-hacked-to-death-in-drunken-brawl-one-held-in-tn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/bbxqwc8k/ILLUSNOV02801-12-20181559213.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:14:01.366Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth hacked to death in drunken brawl, one held in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, hacked to death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/15/drunk-car-owner-friend-create-ruckus-in-traffic-police-station-held-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-27/fcxsmv32/Arrest-ANI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:13:30.755Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drunk car owner, friend create ruckus in traffic police station, held in Bengaluru </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, arrested, Drunk car driver</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/15/cant-quash-proceedings-against-earth-recycler-karnataka-hc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-20/nlaukj90/202607203871185.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:12:29.983Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Can’t quash proceedings against Earth Recycler: Karnataka HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Karnataka, Karnataka HC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/15/project-to-install-gps-in-waste-collection-autos-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-20/nmjlgox5/Gz7clpibEAEqB5A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengaluru South Municipal Corporation Commissioner KN Ramesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:11:16.995Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Project to install GPS in waste collection autos in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, bengaluru south city corporation, BSCC Commissioner KN Ramesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/15/odisha-cm-mohan-charan-majhi-pushes-for-resolve-of-unity-integrity-of-country</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/6aofp5dj/mohan094647.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi garlands a photo of Bharat Mata at the partition horrors remembrance day</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:08:14.826Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi  pushes for resolve of unity, integrity of country </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bhubaneswar, Odisha CM, CM Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/15/hal-ties-up-with-adani-defence-beml-for-lch</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/7gji0i2w/HAL-ties-up-with.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Under the agreement, BEML and Adani Defence will manufacture 48 and 42 fuselage structures, respectively</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:07:41.282Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HAL ties up with Adani Defence, BEML for LCH</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, HAL, BEML, Adani Defence</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/15/stone-laid-for-rs-8114-crore-water-plant-in-vijayawada</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/zkqwfxyf/Stone.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sivanath said he considered it fortunate to participate in the foundation-laying ceremony for the project, which would address the long-pending drinking water problem in the area.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:05:19.665Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stone laid for Rs 81.14 crore water plant in Vijayawada</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Vijayawada, water plant</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/16-year-old-boy-held-in-sexual-assault-of-nine-year-old-in-tn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/0wj6m3dl/Crime-Against-Childrens-2-Express-Illustrations.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:04:39.448Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>16-year-old boy held in sexual assault of nine-year-old in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, sexual assault</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/15/tight-security-traffic-curbs-as-8k-people-expected-at-independence-day-event</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/5if5zqje/Tight-security-traffic.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vidhana Soudha lit up on the eve of Freedom Habba, an event to celebrate the 80th Independence Day, in Bengaluru on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:04:29.131Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tight security, traffic curbs as 8K people expected at Independence Day event</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Independence Day</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/15/amaravati-a-mega-loot-project-ambati-rambabu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/b6th2vls/ANI_20260814151449.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"Amaravati becoming mega loot project": YSRCP's Ambati Rambabu</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>2026-08-15T03:00:57.023Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amaravati a mega loot project: Ambati Rambabu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Amaravati, Ambati Rambabu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/15/amid-sc-lens-vinaytosh-getsadditional-charge-of-odisha-dgp</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/r4qnnd2q/New-Project-2026-08-15T080901.755.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vinaytosh Mishra</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:00:38.159Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amid SC lens, Vinaytosh gets
additional charge of Odisha DGP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Vinaytosh Mishra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/coimbatore-corporation-relieves-54-junior-assistants-after-sc-upholds-illegal-appointments</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-16/9m25clc1/Coimbatore%20City%20Municipal%20Corporation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC)</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:58:35.100Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coimbatore Corporation relieves 54 junior assistants after SC upholds illegal appointments</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, CCMC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/22-personnel-to-receive-service-medals-in-karnataka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/5nknulgu/22-personnel-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A mass singing of Vande Mataram was organised on Friday at the Subsidiary Training Centre (STC) at Border Security Force (BSF) Bengaluru as part of the nationwide commemoration of 150 years of the national song. The programme was organised under the directions of the union Ministry of Home Affairs and the BSF headquarters</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:58:19.759Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>22 personnel to receive service medals in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Independence Day</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/15/sravana-masam-fete-begins-at-sri-durga-malleswara</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/1c2c5pyo/Sravana.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sravana Masam festivities began at the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:56:14.418Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sravana Masam fete begins at Sri Durga Malleswara</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Sri Durga Malleswara Swamivarla Devasthanam, Sravana Masam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/20-tn-police-personnel-selected-for-presidents-medals-15-for-cms-police-medals</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/nf9nyysd/New-Project-2026-07-16T083903.946.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu police</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:55:30.828Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>20 TN police personnel selected for President’s Medals, 15 for CM’s Police Medals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/use-nice-land-for-bidadi-township-karnataka-guv-tells-govt</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-27/dsf32i26/Thaawarchand%20Gehlot.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:54:47.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Use NICE land for Bidadi Township,  Karnataka Guv tells govt </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru, Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Bidadi Township</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/15/vignan-inks-mou-with-taiwan-university</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/ohivqx3p/5.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vignan University</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:53:47.815Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vignan inks MoU with Taiwan University</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Vignan University, Vijayawada, Taiwan University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/karnataka-bill-proposes-up-to-2-year-jail-rs-1-lakh-fine-for-unauthorised-use-of-public-property</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/u9o345tu/f259a7973d4517842f60ae65d1ecb703.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>2026-08-15T02:52:34.469Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Bill proposes up to 2-year jail, Rs 1 lakh fine for unauthorised use of public property</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/allow-bjp-to-hold-national-flag-rally-in-coimbatore-madras-hc-to-cops</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/j2ygjuxm/Using-kids-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:52:11.366Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Allow BJP to hold national flag rally in Coimbatore: Madras HC to cops</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, BJP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/space-is-now-thrown-open-to-all</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/5cwn80zn/Space-is-now-thrown.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:51:54.986Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Space is now thrown open to all</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NASA, disrobed, Vikram-1</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/police-arrest-one-more-suspect-in-coimbatore-engineering-student-murder-invoke-scst-act-provisions</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:50:26.712Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police arrest one more suspect in Coimbatore engineering student murder, invoke SC/ST Act provisions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, Student murder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/15/second-flood-station-to-come-up-at-amaravati</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/5sxbyi81/station.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bhoomi Pooja was performed on Friday for the construction of Amaravati’s second flood control pumping station along the Krishna River bund</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:48:01.438Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Second flood station to come up at Amaravati</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Amaravati, Second flood station</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/freedom-to-demand-accountability</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/0otcj3pz/Freedom-to-demand.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:47:02.336Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Freedom to demand accountability</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Independence Day, Gen Z, accountability</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/384-black-corridors-identified-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-06/lzlt7ukb/ANI_20250306052056.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>384 black corridor stretches have been identified on National Highways in Andhra Pradesh based on accident data for 2023-25, with East Godavari accounting for the highest number at 46, the Centre informed the Lok Sabha.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:45:28.252Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>384 black corridors identified in Andhra Pradesh </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh accident, black corridors</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/not-part-of-india-bloc-met-speaker-to-discuss-parliament-seating-kanimozhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/sussjjff/tvlie26kanimoli1585x10500104tvl6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK deputy general secretary and MP Kanimozhi</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:44:29.881Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Not part of INDIA bloc, met Speaker to discuss Parliament seating: Kanimozhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK Kanimozhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/independence-day-brings-new-hope-for-bonded-labour-survivors</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/zqcvsoke/brings.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Independence Day brings new hope for bonded labour survivors</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:41:40.878Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Independence Day brings new hope for bonded labour survivors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Bonded labourer, 80th Independence Day</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/dmk-surrendering-tns-interest-as-bonded-slave-to-centre-says-minister-ctr-nirmal-kumar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-14/1hk9ibl7/C_1_1_CH1372_12188389.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CTR Nirmal Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:41:16.368Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK surrendering TN’s interest as bonded slave to centre, says Minister  CTR Nirmal Kumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Law Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/bhogapuram-airport-to-begin-commercial-operations-from-august-17</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/5h3pcphi/Bhogapuram.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:39:45.130Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhogapuram airport to begin commercial operations from August 17</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bhogapuram Airport project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/rs-623-crore-allocated-for-guntur-drainage-system-revamp</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-28/tx28a8ve/202510283555132.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rs 6.23 crore allocated for Guntur drainage system revamp</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:38:24.779Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 6.23 crore allocated for Guntur drainage system revamp</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Guntur drainage system, Mondigate drainage problem</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/erode-pet-trader-booked-for-possession-of-exotic-species-without-valid-papers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representatiev Image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:38:04.160Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Erode pet trader booked for possession of exotic species without valid papers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, exotic pets</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/ponguru-narayana-defends-deputy-cms-absence</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-19/8n34oncd/AP-1-4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) Minister Ponguru Narayana</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:36:39.410Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ponguru Narayana defends Deputy CM’s absence</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan, Minister Ponguru Narayana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/dmk-leader-rs-bharathi-draws-flak-for-good-death-remark-targeting-voters</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-05/fm8di784/rs-bharathi122123.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK organising secretary RS Bharathi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:35:14.063Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK leader RS Bharathi draws flak for ‘good death’ remark targeting voters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, RS Bharathi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/ysrcp-misleading-youth-says-seedap-g-deepak-reddy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/ua3pyzmn/C_40_1_CH1456_3658945.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Seedap G Deepak Reddy</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:34:28.979Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>YSRCP misleading youth, says Seedap G Deepak Reddy </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP, Seedap G Deepak Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/lucknow-diary-battle-of-doles-for-women-ahead-of-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-05/mqctuye6/202608053892626.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Akhilesh Yadav</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:34:23.257Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lucknow Diary | Battle of doles for women ahead of polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, BJP, Akhilesh Yadav, SP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/madras-hc-stays-dvac-probe-against-accused-in-tasmac-tender-scam-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:33:51.386Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC stays DVAC probe against accused in Tasmac tender scam case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TASMAC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/madras-hc-denies-compassionate-job-to-daughter-of-slain-cop</loc>
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<image:caption>Madurai Bench of Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:31:22.275Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC denies compassionate job to daughter of slain cop</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/103-member-bjp-executive-panel-formed-for-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:caption>103-member BJP executive panel formed for Andhra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:30:58.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>103-member BJP executive panel formed for Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/wont-rest-until-justice-is-served-says-udhayanidhi-on-coimbatore-student-murder</loc>
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<image:caption>Members of DMK students wing staging a protest at Othakkalmandapam in Coimbatore.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:29:58.705Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Won’t rest until justice is served', says Udhayanidhi on Coimbatore student murder</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, LoP Udhayanidhi Stalin</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/ambati-gets-high-court-relief-cops-told-to-follow-law</loc>
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<image:caption>Former minister Ambati Rambabu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:28:43.696Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ambati gets High Court relief, cops told to follow law</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, High Court, Ambati Rambabu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/tasmac-halts-sale-transfer-of-11-liquor-brands-after-fssai-flags-artificial-flavouring</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/e87achnj/Artificial-flavouring.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:27:30.231Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TASMAC halts sale, transfer of 11 liquor brands after FSSAI flags artificial flavouring</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, FSSAI, TASMAC, artificial flavouring</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/stree-shakti-turns-one-clocks-over-87-crore-trips</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-01/92m6gl9q/P_465147469.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh’s flagship ‘Stree Shakti’ scheme, which provides free bus travel for women in Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) services, marks its first anniversary</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:25:11.448Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stree Shakti turns one, clocks over 87 crore trips</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation, Stree Shakti free travel scheme</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/15/freedom-at-midnight-women-reclaim-the-streets-of-thiruvananthapuram</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/fh6nv8y3/albi8055811.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A roadside petty shop displays a colourful array of national flags and Independence Day merchandise ahead of the 80th Independence Day celebrations.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:25:10.417Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Freedom at Midnight: Women reclaim the streets of Thiruvananthapuram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Chief Minister V D Satheesan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/tiger-parts-seized-in-karnataka-raise-questions-over-burnt-big-cat-carcass-in-str</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/igqystdg/animal-parts085339.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Canine teeth, molars, and claw recovered by the Karnataka forest officials.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:23:00.547Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiger parts seized in Karnataka raise questions over burnt big cat carcass in STR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tiger, STR</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/polavaram-works-will-be-completed-by-end-of-march-2027-says-nimmala</loc>
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<image:caption>Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:22:42.767Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Polavaram works will be completed by end of March 2027, says Nimmala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Polavaram, Nimmala Ramanaidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/15/thiruvanthapuram-headmasters-study-sheds-new-light-on-1721-anjengo-revolt-agitation-began-in-1694-says-thesis</loc>
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<image:caption>Fort Anjengo built by the British</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:21:48.918Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thiruvanthapuram headmaster’s study sheds new light on 1721 Anjengo revolt; agitation began in 1694, says thesis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Anchuthengu, Anjengo Revolt</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/andhra-pradesh-gets-58-new-firefighting-vehicles-rescue-gear</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/ya8h9xzk/P_4915793422.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu flagged off the new firefighting vehicles on the Seed Access Road on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:21:14.129Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh gets 58 new firefighting vehicles, rescue gear</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, firefighting vehicles</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/15/e-journal-on-experimental-biology-makes-waves-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/hllpih45/New-Project-2026-08-15T075001.150.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>2026-08-15T02:20:49.981Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>E-journal on experimental biology makes waves in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, E-journal, University College Zoology Alumni Association</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/schoolgirls-allegedly-consume-liquor-on-campus-in-kanniyakumari-hm-transferred</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2016/11/24/original/liquor.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:20:19.675Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Schoolgirls allegedly consume liquor on campus in Kanniyakumari; HM transferred</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, liquor</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/15/researchers-develop-new-strategy-to-create-unnatural-amino-acids</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/l1w1u0hr/ANI_20260814101523.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IIT Delhi researchers develop visible-light strategy to synthesise unnatural amino acids</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:19:58.110Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Researchers develop new strategy to create unnatural amino acids</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, IIT-Delhi, amino acids</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/prioritise-drinking-water-naidu-tells-water-resources-officials</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/vk058b5d/Prioritise.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu flagging off the new firefighting vehicles on the Seed Access Road on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:19:18.351Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prioritise drinking water, Naidu tells Water Resources officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, drinking water, Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Department</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/35-of-40-rtc-employees-issues-resolved-15k-new-buses-soon-n-balasubramanyam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/3jft9dqn/employees.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>35 of 40 RTC employees’ issues resolved, 1.5K new buses soon: VC&amp;MD</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:17:02.673Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>35 of 40 RTC employees’ issues resolved, 1.5K new buses soon:  N Balasubramanyam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, RTC employees, new buses</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/andhra-pradesh-gets-251l-mt-fertiliser-allocation-for-rabi-season</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-05/0z57lzwe/20260101225f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh gets 25.1L MT fertiliser allocation for Rabi season</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:13:28.918Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh gets 25.1L MT fertiliser allocation for Rabi season</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Rabi season, Fertiliser</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/woman-hacks-mason-for-sexually-assaulting-her-four-year-old-granddaughter-in-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/vwya7k4q/14ykarur21408try4094015.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A 31-year-old construction worker was allegedly assaulted by the grandmother of a four-year-old girl with a sickle in Kulithalai in Karur district on Friday after he allegedly sexually assaulted the child.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:13:12.968Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman hacks mason for sexually assaulting her four-year-old granddaughter in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Sexual Assualt</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/15/bsnl-set-to-roll-out-5g-mobile-services-by-year-end-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/xn9yt1no/New-Project-2026-08-15T074204.268.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:12:55.551Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BSNL set to roll out 5G mobile services by year end</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, BSNL</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/aadhaar-e-kyc-enabled-across-ulbs-in-andhra-pradesh</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 enabled across ULBs</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:11:41.809Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aadhaar e-KYC enabled across ULBs in Andhra Pradesh </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, urban local bodies, Aadhaar e-KYC</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/two-men-die-of-electrocution-after-temple-car-hits-power-line-in-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/hvo7ym6c/C_1_1_CH1344_122905217.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two men were electrocuted after the top portion of a temple chariot accidentally came into contact with a high-voltage power line while preparation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:10:23.471Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two men die of electrocution after temple car hits power line in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Electrocution</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/15/bidadi-crash-sabotage-angle-in-focus</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-11/4g5h1lh2/202608113900473.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:10:14.429Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bidadi crash: Sabotage angle in focus</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Accident, Bidadi crash, Mysuru-Bengaluru highway</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/exclusive-second-instance-of-ai-flight-hydraulic-fault-in-10-days</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/34i1eoil/202608143903480.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:08:49.357Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Exclusive | Second instance of AI flight hydraulic fault in 10 days</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Air India, hydraulics glitch</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/bsnl-launches-rs-1-freedom-20-offer-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/825bd1ni/BSNL.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>General Manager of BSNL AP Circle, M Seshachalam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:08:46.618Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BSNL launches Rs 1 Freedom 2.0 offer in  Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, BSNL</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/15/idukki-gears-up-to-welcome-visitors-for-neelakurinji-season</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/wy43npjv/Idukki-gears-up.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Neelakurinji</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:07:37.213Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Idukki gears up to welcome visitors for neelakurinji season</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, neelakurinji</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/15/deterrence-factor-curbs-criminal-instincts-vds</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/213muwa0/Deterrence.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister V D Satheesan and Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala during the launch of Kerala Police’s My Police Station initiative at Peroorkada police station on Friday. They are accompanied by State Police Chief Ravada A Chandrasekhar and other dignitaries</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:05:41.366Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deterrence factor curbs criminal instincts: VDS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/15/nagarjuna-recalls-dodging-scam-warns-against-fraudsters</loc>
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<image:caption>Akkineni Nagarjuna</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:03:47.626Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nagarjuna recalls dodging scam, warns against fraudsters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Akkineni Nagarjuna, Scams</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/15/tpcc-boss-warns-leaders-against-crossing-party-lines</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/v8p563ah/TPCC-appoints-panel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:01:16.737Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TPCC boss warns leaders against crossing party lines</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, TPCC, B Mahesh Kumar Goud</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/15/rajgopal-says-he-is-with-congress-but-intrigue-remains-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/yz7qa0in/Rajgopal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A file photo of Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy with Rahul Gandhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:59:16.644Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajgopal says he is with Congress, but intrigue remains</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Congress, Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/15/future-city-plan-to-be-unveiled-at-global-summit-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-09/vr3lro8p/ANI_20260809040249.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/y09adb5d/Future.PNG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The move is expected to benefit 3.42 crore people.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:57:20.843Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Future City plan to be unveiled at global summit in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, hyderabad, global summit</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/15/high-court-rejects-harishs-pil-on-crop-loss-compensation</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:53:19.596Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>High Court rejects Harish’s PIL on crop loss compensation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, High Court, crop loss compensation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/15/yadadri-board-proposes-solar-project-vedic-varsity</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/jg6ygvvl/202607313886017.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The board also gave preliminary approval for a Veda Pathashala, Vedic University and a 40-acre model Goshala.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:51:51.318Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yadadri board proposes solar project, Vedic varsity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Yadagirigutta Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy, Sita Kalyana Mandapam</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/15/reels-of-nationalism-in-cinema</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/ielusus3/Thyagaboomi1939film.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A still from 'Thyaga Bhoomi'</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/vx2xmv65/AlamAraposter1931.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Poster of Alam-Ara</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/6mzrqvvq/Kalidas1931Songbook.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reels of nationalism in cinema</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, 80th Independence Day</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/15/telangana-to-hire-metro-p-2-consultant</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/9/18/original/road124013.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The MGBS-Chandrayangutta corridor was tendered in May this year but the tender was cancelled after receiving only one bid. It has now been included in the present Phase-2 Package-1.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:49:35.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana to hire Metro P-2 consultant</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Telangana, Metro P-2 cost</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/15/hmda-gets-transferable-development-rights-for-project-land</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-06/1hpsnknx/New%20Project%20-%202024-09-06T114345.387.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:46:45.712Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HMDA gets transferable development rights for project land</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA), Transferable Development Rights</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/15/nalsar-alumni-condemn-bci-bid-to-target-students</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/3dnx5gta/Bar-Council.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NALSAR University of Law.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:43:26.532Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NALSAR alumni condemn BCI bid to target students</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BCI, NALSAR</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/15/private-medical-colleges-told-not-to-charge-internship-fees</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/7/23/original/Doctors.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:41:31.189Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Private medical colleges told not to charge internship fees</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, medical colleges, internship</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/15/speed-up-preparation-for-annual-sabarimala-pilgrimage-muraleedharan-to-tdb</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/giq49k5s/Speed-up-prep-for-annual.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sabarimala</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:39:50.768Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Speed up preparation for annual Sabarimala pilgrimage: Muraleedharan to TDB</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Travancore Devaswom Board, Devaswom Minister K Muraleedharan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/15/man-wildlife-management-telangana-got-rs-11-crore-in-four-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-23/110650uc/W-Ghats-master-policy-unscientific.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Man-wildlife management: Telangana got Rs 11 crore in four years</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:39:12.176Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man-wildlife management: Telangana got Rs 11 crore in four years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, human-wildlife conflicts</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/15/no-vande-mataram-reference-in-independence-day-circular-for-schools</loc>
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<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:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:38:11.294Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No Vande Mataram reference in Independence Day circular for schools</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Vande Mataram, Independence Day</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/15/rs-1k-crore-for-godavari-pushkaralu-works</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/q5mgwhrg/Godavari.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IT &amp; Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu speaks during the Godavari Pushkaralu 2027 Cabinet sub-committee meeting at Secretariat in Hyderabad on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:36:15.586Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 1K crore for Godavari Pushkaralu works</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, D Sridhar Babu, Godavari Pushkaralu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/15/murli-calls-for-regulation-of-private-school-fees-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/166abstq/Regulation.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>2026-08-15T01:33:55.513Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Murli calls for regulation of private school fees in Telangana </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, Private school fees</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/15/kerala-cops-tighten-vigil-on-child-abuse-complaints</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-07/6axhgq36/202608073895241.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>2026-08-15T01:33:38.763Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala cops tighten vigil on child abuse complaints</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Police, SHO</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/15/study-finds-land-crop-risk-protection-out-of-scs-grasp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-01/eoruqzan/Maize-cultivation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Only 0.68% of the SC farmers surveyed had crop insurance.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:30:22.699Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Study finds land, crop risk protection out of SCs’ grasp</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Scheduled Caste, crop risk protection</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/15/kerala-reverts-to-si-led-police-stations-63-inspectors-retained-as-shos-63-women-sis-to-take-charge</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/6bb4rs7t/421-police.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>2026-08-15T01:27:44.160Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala reverts to SI-led police stations; 63 inspectors retained as SHOs, 63 women SIs to take charge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Station House Officers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/supreme-court-asks-kukis-nagas-to-plan-for-reopening-of-national-highways</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/7/9/original/Supreme_court_EPS011.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:26:46.746Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court asks Kukis, Nagas to plan for reopening of national highways</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Nagas, Kukis, national highways blocked</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/15/fee-sop-to-be-disbursed-in-advance-says-a-revanth-reddy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/pkikw26y/ANI_20260814192310.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rs 2,400 crore fee reimbursement to be deposited in advance from this academic year: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:26:21.026Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fee sop to be disbursed in advance, says A Revanth Reddy  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, A Revanth Reddy, reimbursement</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/15/kerala-hc-judges-to-assess-waste-management-at-brahmapuram</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-21/uuisjywe/P_4818565545.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala High Court Building, Ernakulam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:22:16.878Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala HC judges to assess waste management at Brahmapuram </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kerala HC, Brahmapuram dump site</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Aug/15/honda-unicorn-bike-why-everyday-usability-matters-more-than-feature-count</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:17:36.771Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Honda Unicorn bike: Why everyday usability matters more than feature count</news:title>
<news:keywords>Express Connect</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/15/final-draft-ready-vyttila-local-area-plan-awaits-nod</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-28/elloqpzb/New-council.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kochi Corporation office</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:16:11.239Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Final draft ready, Vyttila Local Area Plan awaits nod</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kochi Corporation, Vyttila Local Area Plan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/15/jln-stadium-makeover-gcda-takes-more-heat-over-pending-payments</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/qol1392c/JLN-Stadium.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The floodlights at JLN Stadium, Kaloor</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:08:57.665Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JLN Stadium makeover: GCDA takes more heat over pending payments</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, GCDA, JLN Stadium</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/15/chhota-bheem-café-welcome-to-dholakpur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/w1mgiu5l/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-14-at-14.50.59-2.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhota Bheem Café: Welcome to Dholakpur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Food, Chhota Bheem, Green Gold Animation, Chhota Bheem Café</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/15/independence-day-over-the-ages</loc>
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<news:title>Modern Italian flavours take over Hyderabad</news:title>
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<image:caption>Chef Ammana Raju</image:caption>
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<news:title>Regimental Zaika celebrates India’s diverse flavours</news:title>
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<image:caption>Madras Christian College</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Presidency College</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Deepak Kant Gir with his 1939 Packard</image:caption>
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<image:caption>1948 Triumph Speed Twin</image:caption>
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<image:caption>1920 Paratrooper</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Col Nasser Hussain Dubey</image:caption>
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<image:caption>1947 Hindustan 10</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sudhakar Yadav</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Putta Brothers with their 1983 Austin 7</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Raghu Ram Vyas with his 1952 Matchless G80</image:caption>
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<image:caption>B T Raghavendra with his 1973 Premier President</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Murlesh Agarwal with his 1936 Cadillac</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad’s vintage wheels keep the past alive this Independence day</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T19:59:54.797Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Smaller players face bigger business 
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T19:58:10.937Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'India-Germany must work together to
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/defence-export-as-strategic-freedom</loc>
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<image:caption>A Brahmos supersonic cruise missile on display.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T19:54:18.540Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Defence export as strategic freedom</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/india-rejects-norway-ministers-kashmir-remarks-examines-bangladesh-fuel-request</loc>
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<image:caption>Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addresses a biweekly media briefing in New Delhi, Aug. 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T19:49:19.807Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India rejects Norway minister's Kashmir remarks, examines Bangladesh fuel request</news:title>
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<image:caption>In this photo from Oct. 18, 2014, Beant Singh assassination accused Jagtar Singh Hawara is being produced at the Patiala House court in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T19:40:55.086Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-Punjab CM Beant Singh's assassin Hawara appeals for peace ahead of Bandi Sikhs’ march</news:title>
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<image:caption>Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during a meeting with members of the Homeless Workers Movement marking its 30th anniversary in Taboao da Serra, greater Sao Paulo area, Brazil Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T19:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Brazil's Lula triggers reciprocity process against US tariffs in effort to show strength</news:title>
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<image:caption>Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives with Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger, to the Treaty Room at the State Department, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T19:20:46.892Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>With US-Iran talks stalled, diplomatic efforts expand to unlikely European players</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T19:12:17.472Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhullar backs Indian golfers for strong Asiad show</news:title>
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<image:caption>Drug kingpin Virender Singh Basoya in custody of the Narcotics Control Bureau, brought to Rouse Avenue Court, in New Delhi on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>NCB repatriates fugitive drug kingpin Virender Singh Basoya from UAE</news:title>
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<image:caption>LJP (Ram Vilas) Chief and Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan addresses a meeting in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:title>After Manjhi, Chirag Paswan calls for review of Bihar prohibition law</news:title>
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<image:caption>Israeli army soldiers turn back activists who marched with food and water supplies toward the houses of three Palestinian families that have been besieged by Israeli settlers for six days, in the occupied West Bank village of Qusra, south of Nablus, Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Israeli army soldiers block the road leading to the houses of three Palestinian families that have been besieged by Israeli settlers for six days, while activists march to deliver food and water supplies for the residents, in the occupied West Bank village of Qusra, south of Nablus, Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T18:41:31.831Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Palestinians besieged in West Bank village fear Israeli settlers will seize their homes</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Aug/14/export-boost-welcome-faster-growth-needed</loc>
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<image:caption>The Union government is targeting $1 trillion in exports this fiscal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T18:32:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Export boost welcome, faster growth needed</news:title>
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<image:caption>BCI Chair and BJP MP Manan Kumar Mishra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T18:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nalsar episode shines light on freedoms to guard and reinforce</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/14/after-purna-swaraj-time-to-revive-call-for-purna-samyavada</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/v9p6w8zi/14aug2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Subhas Chandra Bose's motto, “To be free or at least to die in the pursuit of freedom,” echoes through generations</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T18:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After Purna Swaraj, time to revive call for Purna Samyavada</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/14/the-torn-screen-of-partition</loc>
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<image:caption>Balraj Sahni as Salim Mirza in Ritwik Ghatak's Garm Hava (Scorching Winds, 1974)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The torn screen of Partition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Aug/14/quick-take-colder-shoulders</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/2sfp0lv8/afp.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian Border Security Force soldiers and Pakistani Rangers during the Beating the Retreat ceremony at Wagah border post</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | Colder shoulders</news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/centre-lifts-12-minute-ad-duration-cap-for-tv-channels-cites-changing-broadcast-landscape</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/u2nuhrfq/TV-Ads.png</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>2026-08-14T17:52:00.872Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre lifts 12-minute ad duration cap for TV channels, cites changing broadcast landscape</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Advertisements, TV channels, I&amp;B ministry, 12-Minute Cap</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/14/tn-player-fined-rs-1-lakh-for-violating-anti-corruption-rules</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/6/19/original/TNPL.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TN Premier League logo. Image used for representation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T17:42:00.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN player fined Rs 1 lakh for violating anti-corruption rules</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, anti-corruption, TNPL, Tamil Nadu Premier League</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/14/food-safety-drive-maharashtra-fda-suspends-licences-of-14-blinkit-zepto-instamart-outlets</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/74hcyl22/202608143904370.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Of the 14 suspended licences, five were linked to Blinkit establishments, five to Zepto, two to Instamart, one to Bhagwati Stores and one to Swinsta Ent Pvt Ltd, the FDA said.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T17:36:11.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Food safety drive: Maharashtra FDA suspends licences of 14 Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart outlets</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Health, Zepto, Blinkit, Maharashtra FDA, Instamart</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/14/bob-raises-700-mn-via-overseas-bonds</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/qpp51hmy/ANI_20260814132117.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The unsecured fixed rate notes received a strong investor response</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T17:35:28.231Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BoB raises $700 mn  via overseas bonds</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bank of Baroda, BoB, BoB fundraising</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/14/india-in-sri-lanka-gill-and-co-set-for-big-test-at-galle</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/g635rmah/Cricket1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India captain Shubman Gill (R) and his Sri Lankan counterpart Dhananjaya de Silva pose with the trophy on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T17:33:14.549Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India in Sri Lanka: Gill and Co set for big Test at Galle</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Sports, Other, ICC World Test Championship, India Vs Sri Lanka Test Series, India coach Gautam Gambhir, skipper Shubman Gill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/14/govt-depts-asked-to-ease-eligibility-norms-for-consultancy-firms</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/comkdyei/Consulting-firm-freepik.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T17:32:34.122Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt depts asked to ease eligibility norms for consultancy firms </news:title>
<news:keywords>consultancy firms, Government e-Marketplace</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/14/shubham-jaglan-fires-final-round-64-to-bag-maiden-title</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-29/3mrcaj6b/202601293655759.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shubham Jaglan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T17:31:51.229Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shubham Jaglan fires final-round 64 to bag maiden title</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Sports, Indian golf, PGTI, Shubham Jaglan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/14/sat-allows-zee-entertainment-to-proceed-with-rs-3100-crore-warrant-issue</loc>
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<image:caption>Zee Entertainment</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T17:25:36.274Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SAT allows Zee Entertainment to proceed with Rs 3,100 crore warrant issue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Zee Entertainment , Zee Entertainment warrant issue, SAT</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/14/maresca-discusses-rodri-enzo-fernandez-as-reijnders-prepares-to-leave-man-city-in-midfield-overhaul-4</loc>
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<image:caption>Man City's Rodri during an EPL match</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T17:22:07.220Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maresca discusses Rodri, Enzo Fernandez as Reijnders prepares to leave Man City in midfield overhaul</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Other, Manchester City, English Premier League, English football, Rodri</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2026/Aug/14/praggnanandhaa-bounces-back-crushes-van-foreest-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-12/uvem54mm/ANI_20260812043125.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India GM Praggnanandhaa beats Javokhir Sindarov at Sinquefield Cup</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T17:16:19.473Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Praggnanandhaa bounces back; crushes Van Foreest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports, Other</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/14/rbi-closes-special-nri-deposit-window-by-aug-31-as-inflows-touch-52-bn</loc>
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<image:caption>RBI special NRI deposit window</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T17:07:26.270Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RBI closes special NRI deposit window by Aug 31 as inflows touch $52 bn</news:title>
<news:keywords>NRI deposits, FCNR(B) deposits</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/14/electronics-drive-indias-export-surge-to-china</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-25/uft7yx4x/202502283340018.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Electronics exports from India</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T17:03:30.822Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Electronics drive India’s export surge to China</news:title>
<news:keywords>Electronics , India exports, Indiaexports to China</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/14/luigi-mangione-pleads-guilty-to-killing-healthcare-ceo-in-a-crime-that-shook-america</loc>
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<image:caption>Luigi Mangione appears for a pre-trial hearing at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T17:03:15.039Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to killing healthcare CEO in a crime that shook America</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson, Luigi Mangione</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/army-inks-rs-1577-crore-deals-for-long-range-suicide-drones</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/8ywreino/HPr2wH8aEAADjgP.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Ministry of Defence signed contracts for procurement of loiter munition systems, loiter munitions and accessories for the Indian Army in New Delhi, Aug 13, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T16:55:43.877Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Army inks Rs. 1,577 crore deals for long-range suicide drones</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian Army, combat drones, Suicide Drones, Loiter Munition Systems</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/rahul-gandhi-gets-aug-28-deadline-to-respond-to-ls-privilege-notices-over-shah-remarks</loc>
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<image:caption>Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi speaks to the media at the Parliament premises during the ongoing Monsoon Session in New Delhi, Aug. 12, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T16:49:17.740Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi gets Aug 28 deadline to respond to LS privilege notices over Shah remarks</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Amit Shah, LS debate, LoP Rahul Gandhi, Monsoon Session 2026, Rahul Privilege Notice</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/14/india-can-become-the-largest-market-for-evtols-will-look-at-manufacturing-opportunities-here-skydrive</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-23/5kvo50gx/Captureaa.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>With a wingspan of 7.5 metres, the aircraft is the largest private eVTOL demonstrator currently under development in India. Photo for representational purpose only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T16:46:36.964Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India can become the largest market for eVTOLs, will look at manufacturing opportunities here: SkyDrive </news:title>
<news:keywords>eVTOLs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/14/not-everything-well-within-efis-ad-hoc-committee</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/jzyb3hb1/EFI-1.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>REPRESENTATIONAL IMAGE</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T16:35:57.686Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Not everything well within EFI's ad-hoc committee</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Sports, Equestrian Federation of India (EFI), Yashodhara Raje Scindia, Ad-hoc committee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/president-murmu-reiterates-exam-reform-push-highlights-youth-welfare-economy-in-i-day-eve-address</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/qxf2iru6/PTI08142026000362B-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Droupadi Murmu speaks in her address to the nation on the eve of the 80th Independence Day.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T16:33:53.627Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>President Murmu reiterates exam reform push, highlights youth welfare, economy in I-Day eve address</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Droupadi Murmu, President's address, 80th Independence Day</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2026/Aug/14/arjun-erigaisi-nihal-sarin-finish-in-top-8-at-esports-world-cup</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/covwb7h4/Gen.G-Esports-Arjun-Erigaisi-against-Team-Falcons-Hikaru-Nakamura-in-the-quarterfinals-of-Chess-at-Esports-World-Cup-2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arjun Erigaisi and Hikaru Nakamura in action at Esports World Cup 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T16:03:24.368Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arjun Erigaisi, Nihal Sarin finish in top 8 at Esports World Cup</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports, Other, Magnus Carlsen, Nihal Sarin, Arjun Erigaisi, Indian chess, Hikaru Nakamura</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/14/uae-claims-iran-attacked-two-vessels-of-state-owned-oil-firm-in-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/a8su55ci/AP26225375678305.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Oil residue lines the shore near fishing boats on Qeshm Island, Iran, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, amid ongoing wartime attacks on vessels and infrastructure in and around the Strait of Hormuz, though the spill's source has not been independently determined.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T15:59:24.050Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE claims Iran attacked two vessels of state-owned oil firm in Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Adnoc, Iran attack, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict, Attack on UAE vessels</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/saw-death-coming-chamoli-tunnel-flood-survivors-recall-colleagues-being-swept-away</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/qriho8kv/PTI08142026RPT011A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rescue personnel at the site after water and debris entered a tunnel under construction at a hydroelectric project site on Thursday in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T15:44:39.033Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Saw death coming': Chamoli tunnel flood survivors recall colleagues being swept away</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Uttarakhand tunnel, Chamoli Tunnel Flooding, Tunnel Accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/14/trump-asks-us-supreme-court-to-let-white-house-ballroom-construction-continue-during-appeal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/1hhmbonh/AP26217653890614.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>White House Ballroom construction continues Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, at the White House in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T15:27:17.601Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump asks US Supreme Court to let White House ballroom construction continue during appeal</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, US Supreme Court, White House ballroom</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/abvp-slams-bar-council-directive-against-nalsar-graduates-enrolment</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/3/6/original/ABVP_EPS.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>ABVP flag used for representational purpose</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/14/world-surf-league-indians-bow-out-japan-dominate</loc>
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<news:title>World Surf League: Indians bow out, Japan dominate</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/nine-kirti-chakras-seven-of-them-posthumous-in-independence-day-gallantry-list</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T14:53:44.229Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nine Kirti Chakras, seven of them posthumous, in Independence Day gallantry list</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/mea-urges-respectful-approach-amid-row-over-remarks-on-italian-pm-meloni</loc>
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<image:caption>Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addresses the weekly media briefing in New Delhi on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>MEA urges ‘respectful’ approach amid row over remarks on Italian PM Meloni</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/14/rodrigues-out-of-asia-cup-and-asiad-due-to-hamstring-injury</loc>
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<image:caption>Jemimah Rodrigues</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T14:40:12.958Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rodrigues out of Asia Cup and Asiad due to hamstring injury</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/union-minister-rao-inderjit-questions-bjp-chief-nitin-nabin-over-local-mps-absence-at-gurugram-event</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP national president Nitin Nabin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T14:29:53.783Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Minister Rao Inderjit questions BJP chief Nitin Nabin over local MP’s absence at Gurugram event</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/14/reliance-foundation-launches-rs-100-crore-all-inclusive-scholarship-to-5100-ug-pg-students</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-21/n5us3zhr/ANI_20250821092413.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Reliance Foundation's flagship scholarships open applications for 5,100 UG and PG students</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T14:28:20.893Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reliance Foundation launches Rs 100-crore all-inclusive scholarship to 5,100 UG &amp; PG students</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/rajnath-singh-attacks-rahul-gandhi-over-remarks-on-pm-modi-foreign-policy</loc>
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<image:caption>(L-R) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Union minister Rajnath Singh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T14:14:23.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajnath Singh attacks Rahul Gandhi over remarks on PM Modi, foreign policy</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/14/forex-kitty-swells-141-b-to-4-month-high-of-707-b-on-strong-dollar-inflows</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/eov7qthl/ANI_20260814114942.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India's forex reserves jump USD 14.14 billion to USD 707 billion</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T14:03:48.101Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Forex kitty swells $14.1 b to 4-month high of $707 b on strong dollar inflows</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/punjab-youths-video-highlights-dangers-of-illegal-donkey-route-to-us</loc>
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<image:caption>In the 33-second video, reportedly uploaded on August 13, the youth is seen pleading with folded hands and urging people not to travel to Mexico through the illegal route.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T13:55:59.614Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab youth’s video highlights dangers of illegal ‘donkey’ route to US</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/reliance-and-rolls-royce-join-hands-to-develop-amca-engine</loc>
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<image:caption>The proposed Aero Gas Turbine Complex will seek to create sovereign, end-to-end Indian capabilities across the design, development, manufacturing, testing, production and through-life support of aero engines</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T13:44:44.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reliance and Rolls-Royce join hands to develop AMCA engine</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/14/making-room-for-new</loc>
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<image:caption>By C Douglas</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T13:38:43.109Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Making Room For New</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/14/toxic-gas-leak-at-bangladesh-shipbreaking-yard-kills-at-least-eight-workers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-24/u8w33qli/202506243436031.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The initial death toll was six, he said, but two others died after being transported from the scene.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T13:33:10.994Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Toxic gas leak at Bangladesh shipbreaking yard kills at least eight workers</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/two-killed-two-injured-in-manipur-attack</loc>
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<image:caption>Security beefed up in Manipur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T13:26:59.593Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two killed, two injured in Manipur attack</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/rough-cut/2026/Aug/14/batwara-1947-review-sunny-deol-shabana-azmi-a-film-that-still-believes-in-india</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T13:25:14.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Batwara 1947 Review: Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi &amp; A Film That Still Believes in India</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rough Cut</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/congress-accuses-centre-of-avoiding-questions-on-key-issues-during-monsoon-session</loc>
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<image:caption>Image of Congress flag used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T13:19:17.462Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress accuses Centre of avoiding questions on key issues during Monsoon Session</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/suffering-sacrifices-of-partition-must-be-remembered-so-that-they-dont-repeat-v-p-radhakrishnan</loc>
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<image:caption>Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan at an exhibition organised by the ICHR and the University of Delhi on the occasion of Partition Remembrance Day.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T13:18:37.869Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Suffering, sacrifices of Partition must be remembered so that they don't repeat: V-P Radhakrishnan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/14/nhrc-seeks-report-from-maharashtra-govt-after-three-tribal-girls-die-of-snakebite-at-gadchiroli-hostel</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T13:13:49.393Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NHRC seeks report from Maharashtra govt after three tribal girls die of snakebite at Gadchiroli hostel</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/14/why-harmanpreet-co-can-medal-at-the-world-cup-something-no-indian-side-has-done-in-over-half-a-century</loc>
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<image:caption>Harmanpreet Singh-led India eye new chapter</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T13:10:08.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why Harmanpreet &amp; Co can medal at the World Cup, something no Indian side has done in over half a century</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Harmanpreet Singh, Craig Fulton, 2026 FIH World Cup</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/delhi-court-allows-cbis-plea-seeking-further-probe-in-neet-paper-leak-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi court allows CBI's plea seeking further probe in NEET paper leak case.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T13:08:08.174Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi court allows CBI's plea seeking further probe in NEET paper leak case</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/14/west-bengal-police-file-fir-against-bjp-mp-ananta-maharaj-over-remarks-on-netaji</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP Rajya Sabha MP Nagendra Ray alias Ananta Maharaj</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T12:36:45.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal police file FIR against BJP MP Ananta Maharaj over remarks on Netaji</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/in-a-first-chandigarh-launches-digital-currency-based-food-subsidy-transfer</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, right, being greeted by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, at his residence, in Chandigarh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T12:26:31.298Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In a first, Chandigarh launches digital currency-based food subsidy transfer </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/14/tata-steel-transfers-jamshedpur-fc-rights-to-churchill-for-100</loc>
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<image:caption>Jamshedpur FC won the ISL shield in the 2021-22 seaspmn</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T12:22:32.115Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tata Steel transfers Jamshedpur FC rights to Churchill for ₹100</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, ISL, Tata Steel, Jamshedpur FC, Churchill Brothers</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/pil-in-jharkhand-hc-seeks-cbi-probe-into-alleged-irregularities-in-jpsc-jssc-exams</loc>
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<image:caption>Jharkhand High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T12:19:31.664Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PIL in Jharkhand HC seeks CBI probe into alleged irregularities in JPSC, JSSC exams</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/14/sule-calls-ncp-shiv-sena-splits-wrong-dangerous-for-democracy-alleges-ec-misuse</loc>
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<image:caption>NCP-SP Working National President and MP Supriya Sule addresses a press conference in Mumbai on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Sule calls NCP, Shiv Sena splits 'wrong', 'dangerous for democracy'; alleges EC misuse</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/14/heavy-rain-causes-flooding-near-tokyo-that-kills-at-least-five-strands-travellers</loc>
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<image:caption>Cars make their way through flooded road after heavy rain in Oamishirasato.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T11:59:55.744Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy rain causes flooding near Tokyo that kills at least five, strands travellers</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, heavy rain, Tokyo flooding</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/14/afghanistan-marks-five-years-under-the-taliban-with-safer-streets-but-pleas-for-jobs-education</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/3py0xsgg/AP26225641178399.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man offers Taliban flags for sale ahead of celebrations marking the fifth anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the start of Taliban rule.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Afghanistan marks five years under the Taliban with safer streets but pleas for jobs, education</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Aug/14/know-about-advocate-loan-and-its-eligibility-and-access-financing-easily</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T11:50:53.153Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Know about advocate loan and its eligibility and access financing easily</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/14/european-countries-battle-multiple-wildfires-as-record-heat-grips-the-continent</loc>
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<image:caption>A general view of a wildfire near Omis, southern Croatia early Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T11:49:55.443Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>European countries battle multiple wildfires as record heat grips the continent</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/14/former-tmc-mla-nirmal-ghosh-ex-councillor-attacked-during-court-appearance-in-rg-kar-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Nirmal Ghosh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T11:48:17.736Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RG Kar case: Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh, ex- councillor attacked during court appearance</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/rahul-gandhi-to-visit-amritsar-this-month-in-a-likely-effort-to-quell-infighting-fissures-in-punjab-unit</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Rahul Gandhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T11:41:01.443Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi to visit Amritsar this month in a likely effort to quell infighting, fissures in Punjab unit</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/cockroach-row-cji-kant-says-remarks-misquoted-used-with-malicious-intent-to-mislead-countrys-youth</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Justice of India Surya Kant.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T11:40:59.412Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cockroach row: CJI Kant says remarks 'misquoted', used with 'malicious intent' to mislead country's youth</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/14/farage-wins-uk-by-election-as-count-binface-claims-moral-victory</loc>
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<image:caption>Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage (Photo | AP)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T11:26:22.489Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farage wins UK by-election as Count Binface claims 'moral victory'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Nigel Farage, UK by-election</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/14/gujarat-hc-seeks-immediate-transfer-of-surat-dcp-in-connection-with-public-assault-of-handcuffed-accused</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T11:20:45.553Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat HC seeks immediate transfer of Surat DCP in connection with public assault of handcuffed accused</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/14/tvk-government-approached-sc-belatedly-for-cauvery-water-eps</loc>
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<image:caption>AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T11:17:56.183Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK Government approached SC belatedly for Cauvery water: EPS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK, Cauvery water dispute, Farm Loan Waivers</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/14/21-year-old-youngster-stabs-three-children-to-death-injures-another-with-sickle-in-west-bengal</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational photo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T11:09:14.228Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>21-year-old youngster stabs three children to death, injures another with sickle in West Bengal</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, murder, West Bengal</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/14/kpacs-ashwamedham-returns-to-the-stage-after-26-years</loc>
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<image:caption>'Ashwamedham' play</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T11:08:35.866Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KPAC's 'Ashwamedham' returns to the stage after 26 years</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Aug/14/mp-gets-rs-8635-cr-investment-proposals-at-ahmedabad-dialogue</loc>
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<image:caption>Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T10:58:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP gets Rs 8,635 Cr investment proposals at Ahmedabad Dialogue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Mohan Yadav, Investment Dialogue</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/cm-omar-abdullah-hits-out-at-pakistan-over-claim-on-jk-river-waters</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Omar Abdullah said that out of the six rivers, India kept three, which belonged to Punjab, and "our three rivers were handed over to Pakistan", and J-K has suffered since then.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T10:57:24.805Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Omar Abdullah hits out at Pakistan over claim on J&amp;K river waters</news:title>
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