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<image:caption>Nana Patekar is seen during the release of the Marathi-language music album 'Nana Chhand', in Mumbai, in this file photo dated Friday, July 5, 2024.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Political and film personalities mourn Nana Patekar, recall his five-decade career and social work</news:title>
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<image:caption>Patna: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav climbs over police barricades as police personnel attempt to stop him during the INDIA bloc's march to Lok Bhavan, in Patna, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Tejashwi Yadav leads INDIA bloc ‘Aakrosh March’ against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over SIR</news:title>
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<image:caption>Sanju Samson (L) &amp; Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Samson-Sooryavanshi dilemma resurfaces as India eye 2-0 lead against West Indies</news:title>
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<image:caption>In this screengrab from a video posted on Oct. 8, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the gathering during the inauguration of the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026, themed 'Scale Without Boundaries', in New Delhi, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>At IMC 2026, PM Modi highlights Digital India's efforts to democratise technology, bridge digital divide</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/explainers/2026/Oct/08/sc-to-examine-plea-seeking-recall-of-cec-appointment-law-verdict</loc>
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<news:title>SC To Examine Plea Seeking Recall Of CEC Appointment Law Verdict</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/08/freedom-fighter-socio-vasu-dies-at-103-in-kozhikode</loc>
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<image:caption>Veteran freedom fighter P. Vasu</image:caption>
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<news:title>Freedom fighter ‘Socio Vasu’ dies at 103 in Kozhikode</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/bottom-line/2026/Oct/08/if-not-modi-then-who-inside-25-years-of-one-man-rule</loc>
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<news:title>If Not Modi, Then Who? Inside 25 Years of One-Man Rule</news:title>
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<image:caption>Pulimurugan producer Tomichan Mulakuppadam (L), Poster of Joshiy-Aravind Swamy-Sridevi’s shelved film Anna (R)</image:caption>
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<news:title>Pulimurugan producer Tomichan Mulakuppadam to revive Joshiy’s shelved film Anna after Bethlehem Kudumba Unit buzz</news:title>
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<image:caption>Poster of Manju Warrier-Mukesh-JP Thuminad’s Happiloop</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T06:11:50.505Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>First look of Manju Warrier-Mukesh-JP Thuminad starrer Happiloop unveiled</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/08/kerala-punalur-polytechnic-student-suspended-for-morphing-photos-of-female-students-and-teachers</loc>
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<image:caption>The college said the student admitted to having committed the acts in the presence of his parents during the proceedings initiated by the principal and other officials. The principal also submitted complaints regarding the matter to the Station House Officer of Punalur police station and the inspector of the cyber cell, Kottarakkara, seeking further action.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Kerala: Punalur polytechnic student suspended for morphing photos of female students and teachers</news:title>
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<image:caption>Poster of Urvashi-Joju George's Aasha</image:caption>
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<news:title>Aasha on OTT: When and where to watch Urvashi and Joju George's psychological drama</news:title>
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<news:title>Nana Patekar dies at 75: A look at the actor’s life, iconic films and achievements</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/08/india-13-other-countries-call-for-global-action-to-curb-excess-industrial-production-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:title>India, 13 other countries call for global action to curb excess industrial production</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/constitute-committee-to-ensure-pharma-firms-dont-indulge-in-unethical-practices-sc-to-centre</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court</image:caption>
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<news:title>Constitute committee to ensure pharma firms don't indulge in unethical practices: SC to Centre</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/08/kerala-minister-shibu-rejects-criticism-over-expertise-of-human-wildlife-conflict-mitigation-panel</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala minister Shibu Baby John.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Kerala Minister Shibu rejects criticism over expertise of human wildlife conflict mitigation panel </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/you-cannot-run-with-the-hares-and-hunt-with-the-hounds-india-calls-out-pakistan-over-terrorism-at-un</loc>
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<image:caption>First Secretary in India’s Permanent Mission to the UN Raghoo Puri said Pakistan could not claim to be combating terrorism while allowing terror groups and their leaders to operate from its territory.</image:caption>
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<news:title>‘You cannot run with hares and hunt with hounds’: India calls out Pakistan over terrorism at UN</news:title>
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<image:caption>Raveena Tandon (L) and still from A for Anand (R)</image:caption>
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<news:title>Raveena Tandon joins Shivarajkumar in A for Anand</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Oct/08/kannadanews2026oct08raj-b-shetty-returns-to-direction-with-a-secret-project</loc>
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<image:caption>Raj B Shetty</image:caption>
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<news:title>Raj B Shetty returns to direction with a secret project</news:title>
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<news:title>Behind the celebrated Premada Oorali...</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/08/alcaraz-sinner-osaka-commit-to-australian-open-1-point-slam</loc>
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<image:caption>Amateur Jordan Smith sensationally upset the star-studded field at a packed Rod Laver Arena to collect a Aus$1 million (US$670,000) prize.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Alcaraz, Sinner, Osaka commit to Australian Open '1 Point Slam'</news:title>
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<image:caption>Rajitha, Mouli Tanuj Prasanth and Ali from Donga Naa Koduku</image:caption>
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<news:title>Mouli Tanuj Prasanth’s Donga Naa Koduku locks release date</news:title>
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<news:title>Sattamum Needhiyum season 2, starring Saravanan and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, gets release date</news:title>
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<news:title>Radikaa Sarathkumar-Leo Sivakumar's Delivery Boy gets release date</news:title>
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<image:caption>Jessica Biel joins Playmates</image:caption>
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<news:title>Jessica Biel to star in Lorraine Nicholson's Playmates</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Oct/08/englishnews2026oct07feral-adds-michelle-dockery-genevieve-oreilly</loc>
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<image:caption>Michelle Dockery, Genevieve O'Reilly join Feral</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T05:37:46.216Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Feral adds Michelle Dockery, Genevieve O'Reilly</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/mallikarjun-kharge-to-host-india-bloc-lunch-for-second-day-protest-against-cec-gyanesh-kumar-likely</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge during a lunch for INDIA bloc MPs at Sagar Ratna restaurant, Janpath, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T05:37:30.030Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mallikarjun Kharge to host INDIA bloc lunch for second day, protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar likely</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Oct/08/englishnews2026oct07andre-holland-joins-miami-vice-85</loc>
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<image:caption>Andre Holland to star in Miami Vice ’85</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T05:37:23.358Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andre Holland joins Miami Vice ’85</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andre Holland, Miami Vice ’85, Michael B Jordan, Austin Butler, Joseph Kosinski</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/08/christa-pike-is-angry-and-confused-after-surviving-execution-attempt-attorney-says</loc>
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<image:caption>Luke Ihnen, attorney for Christa Pike, speaks during a news conference after a judge ruled the Tennessee Department of Corrections must preserve all evidence related to the failed execution of Pike, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T05:27:43.853Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Christa Pike is angry and confused after surviving execution attempt, attorney says</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Christa Pike, failed Tennessee execution</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/iaf-has-grown-into-network-centric-exceptional-force-ranked-among-finest-in-world-air-chief-marshal-singh</loc>
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<image:caption>Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T05:26:03.117Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IAF has grown into network-centric, exceptional force ranked among finest in world: Air Chief Marshal Singh</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/08/case-against-25-students-after-protest-at-central-university-of-kerala-seminar-marking-vande-mataram-anniversary</loc>
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<image:caption>In this file image, student organisations of the Central University of Kerala protest against RSS-affiliated ideologues addressing a seminar marking the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T05:25:12.716Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Case against 25 students after protest at Central University of Kerala seminar marking Vande Mataram anniversary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Vande Mataram, SFI, Central University of Kerala</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/india-ghana-share-similar-challenges-programmes-as-global-south-partners-says-eam-jaishankar</loc>
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<image:caption>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar received the Instrument of Acceptance from FM Ghana</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T05:15:57.022Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, Ghana share similar challenges, programmes as Global South partners says EAM Jaishankar</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ghana, EAM  S Jaishankar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/after-musks-oligarch-remarks-centre-says-satellite-communication-policies-non-discriminatory-fair</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T05:13:27.098Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After Musk's 'oligarch' remarks, Centre says satellite communication policies 'non-discriminatory', 'fair'</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Elon Musk, Starlink, PM Narendra Modi​</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/congress-alleges-ecinet-designed-to-centralise-voter-deletions-additions-from-bjp-headquarters</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T05:03:28.601Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress alleges ECINET designed to centralise voter deletions, additions from BJP headquarters</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, ECINET, BJP HQ</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/if-he-has-courage-resign-bjp-chief-nitin-nabin-hits-out-at-rahul-gandhi-over-ec-protest</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP chief Nitin Nabin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T04:55:49.570Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘If he has courage, resign’: BJP chief Nitin Nabin hits out at Rahul Gandhi over EC protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, ​Rahul Gandhi, Nitin Nabin</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/08/stock-markets-decline-in-early-trade-as-rbi-signals-more-tightening-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/lcaxw8ry/ANI_20260303103525.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Stock markets decline in early trade as RBI signals more tightening.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T04:54:32.405Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets decline in early trade as RBI signals more tightening</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Sensex, Nifty, rate hike, Benchmark indices</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/08/akie-abe-moved-by-shinzo-abe-memorial-corridor-inauguration-in-varanasi</loc>
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<image:caption>"Deeply moved, grateful": Former Japan PM's wife Akie Abe at inauguration of Shinzo Abe Memorial Corridor </image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T04:52:59.820Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Akie Abe moved by Shinzo Abe memorial corridor inauguration in Varanasi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Shinzo Abe, memorial corridor</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/veteran-actor-nana-patekar-dies-at-75</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T04:49:45.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Veteran actor Nana Patekar dies at 75</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Entertainment News, Nana patekar, Panaji</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/delhi-police-files-fir-against-rahul-priyanka-for-assaulting-obstructing-cops-during-wednesday-protest</loc>
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<image:caption>Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi stops Delhi Police from detaining Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and others during the INDIA bloc MPs' protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar near Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T04:40:30.773Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Police files FIR against Rahul, Priyanka for 'assaulting', 'obstructing' cops during Wednesday protest</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/08/barapullah-traffic-mess-reflects-kejriwal-govts-lack-of-foresight-says-delhi-pwd-minister-verma</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/br1986ct/Barapullah-design.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The newly opened Barapullah Phase-III is causing severe congestion due to design flaws at the merge point, prompting the Delhi government to work on short- and long-term solutions.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T04:36:22.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Barapullah traffic mess reflects Kejriwal govt’s lack of foresight, says Delhi PWD minister Verma</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Parvesh Verma, Barapullah Phase-III</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/08/poll-body-to-hold-camps-for-displaced-voters-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:caption>The CEO’s office said an elector whose name does not figure in the draft roll can apply with documents during the claims and objections period, extended till October 30. The final roll is scheduled for December 4.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T04:34:35.669Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Poll body to hold camps for displaced voters in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi SIR</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/let-us-learn-to-shun-hate-stop-vote-manipulation-respect-democracy-kapil-sibal-to-pm-modi</loc>
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<image:caption>A collage of PM Narendra Modi and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal, used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T04:33:35.597Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Let us learn to shun hate, stop vote manipulation, respect democracy: Kapil Sibal to PM Modi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Kapil Sibal, vote manipulation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/08/dda-initiates-process-for-in-situ-rehabilitation-of-residents-in-45-jj-clusters</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T04:33:09.062Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DDA initiates process for in-situ rehabilitation of residents in 45 JJ clusters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/08/rs-65-crore-mapping-project-to-boost-pm-uday-says-delhi-cm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-25/9i3o9l5y/Taxes-grants.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T04:29:42.193Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 65 crore mapping project to boost PM-UDAY, says Delhi CM </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Oct/08/i-dont-know-whether-i-will-be-here-tomorrow-nana-patekars-words-days-before-his-passing</loc>
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<image:caption>Patekar is seen during the release of the Marathi-language music album 'Nana Chhand', in Mumbai, in this file photo dated Friday, July 5, 2024.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T04:20:58.257Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>I don't know whether I will be here tomorrow: Nana Patekar's words days before his passing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment News, Manohar Parrikar, Nana patekar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/08/el-nino-will-intensify-then-peak-in-december-united-nations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/0nkts4n0/El.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>WMO chief Celeste Saulo Saulo explained that El Nino does not add new heat to the planet, but releases heat being stored in the ocean.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T04:20:23.352Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>El Nino will intensify, then peak in December: United Nations</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, El Nino</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/08/rupee-rises-10-paise-to-9665-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-14/tmw7mubr/ANI_20250527041322.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T04:15:42.657Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee rises 10 paise to 96.65 against US dollar in early trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, US Dollar, Rupee vs Dollar, Indian Rupee</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/08/ai-powered-services-set-to-transform-andhra-pradesh-tourism</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/kfuwug84/vijtourism10710chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh at the Tourism Innovation Summit-2026 at Seville in Spain.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T04:03:34.481Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI-powered services set to transform Andhra Pradesh tourism</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh tourism</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/08/health-minister-satya-kumar-yadav-orders-inquiry-into-copying-at-nandyal-medical-college</loc>
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<image:caption>Health minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T04:01:50.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav orders inquiry into ‘copying’ at Nandyal Medical College</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Satya Kumar Yadav, Nandyal Medical College</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/08/rs-2405-crore-plan-to-modernise-godavari-delta</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/065c8y19/vijminister10710chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Water resources minister Nimmala Rama Naidu during review meeting with the officials of the irrigation department on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:59:03.963Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 2,405-crore plan to modernise Godavari delta</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, irrigation system, godavari delta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/08/government-plans-to-set-up-19-moringa-units-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:caption>A Yerravaripalem processing plant with livelihood funds is producing 250 kg of moringa powder a day. The unit, set up with Rs 86.80 lakh, procures moringa leaves from 300 acres.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:56:17.994Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government plans to set up 19 moringa units in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, moringa, moringa processing units</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/08/andhra-pradesh-cabinet-okays-new-policy-to-attract-foreign-universities</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:52:54.672Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh Cabinet okays new policy to attract foreign universities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh cabinet, foreign universities</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/08/ttd-serves-annaprasadam-to-9-crore-pilgrims-in-first-nine-months-of-2026</loc>
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<image:caption>Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:50:37.586Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TTD serves Annaprasadam to 9 crore 
pilgrims in first nine months of 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, Annaprasadam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/08/advisory-panel-set-up-to-curb-tree-felling-andhra-pradesh-government-to-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/xk9ro682/Role-of-forest-staff.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:49:03.775Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Advisory panel set up to curb tree felling: Andhra Pradesh government to HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, tree felling</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/08/bribery-forgery-allegations-trigger-political-storm-in-thiruvananthapuram-corp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-15/90oaxu4i/P_4845767228.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thiruvananthapuram Corporation office</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:45:30.583Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bribery, forgery allegations trigger 
political storm in Thiruvananthapuram corp</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram corporation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/08/jantar-mantar-protest-will-be-nothing-before-the-fight-which-is-brewing-now-actor-prakash-raj</loc>
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<image:caption>Actor Prakash Raj addresses media during a press conference.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:43:49.516Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Jantar Mantar protest will be nothing before the fight which is brewing now’: Actor Prakash Raj</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Actor Prakash Raj</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/08/ppa-chief-lauds-ecrf-dam-construction-pace-quality-during-site-inspection-in-andhra</loc>
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<image:caption>Polavaram Project.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:43:37.642Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PPA chief lauds ECRF dam construction pace, quality during site inspection in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Polavaram Project Authority, dam construction</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/08/delhi-records-most-polluted-october-first-week-in-3-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-22/3y0u1n0q/PTI11222025000046A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:43:06.201Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi records most polluted October first week in 3 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/19-year-old-allegedly-pushed-off-faridabad-hill-by-friend-after-phone-breaks-during-reel-shoot</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-08/9i9aosks/ILLUSNOV02801-12-20181559213.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:41:59.564Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>19-year-old allegedly pushed off Faridabad hill by friend after phone breaks during reel shoot</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/08/isro-industry-collab-welcome-privatisation-a-concern-former-chief-madhavan-nair</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/b9a2no0v/Madhavan_Nair_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former ISRO chairman G Madhavan Nair.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:40:42.754Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ISRO-industry collab welcome, privatisation a concern: Former chief Madhavan Nair</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, ISRO, G Madhavan Nair</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/08/apcrda-un-habitat-launch-urban-innovation-sustainability-centre-in-andhras-rayapudi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/jrnelqwl/vijcrda10710chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&amp;UD) Minister P. Narayana, alongside MA&amp;UD Principal Secretary S. Suresh Kumar, APCRDA Commissioner V. Vijaya Rama Raju, Additional Commissioner K. Karthik, and APCRDA Office Management Director V. Srinivas, jointly inaugurated the URBIS centre on the second floor of the APCRDA building in the presence of a high-level UN-Habitat delegation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:38:22.014Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>APCRDA, UN-Habitat launch Urban 
Innovation &amp; Sustainability Centre in Andhra's Rayapudi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, APCRDA, UN-habitat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/08/woman-among-two-arrested-in-kalamassery-gangrape-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-14/4a972kzx/TNIEimport2019524originalCrimehandcuffPhoto.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to the police, the duo had been moving between different places in Kottayam, Kozhikode and Wayanad following the incident.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:37:52.787Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman among two arrested in Kalamassery gangrape case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kalamassery gangrape case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/08/talks-underway-on-seat-sharing-for-ap-local-body-polls-tdp-chief-palla</loc>
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<image:caption>TDP State President Palla Srinivasa Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:37:14.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Talks underway on seat sharing for AP local body polls: TDP chief Palla</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra local body polls, seat-sharing, Palla Srinivasa Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/08/sc-raps-asi-on-monuments-upkeep</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-20/rc7wen2y/monuments115556.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:35:53.283Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC raps ASI on monuments’ upkeep</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/08/175-young-diplomats-from-across-kerala-shine-at-kid-glove-model-un-2026</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/s3yg7n03/Kid-Glove.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kid Glove Model United Nations 2026</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:35:46.313Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>175 young ‘diplomats’ from across Kerala shine at Kid Glove Model UN 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kid Glove Model UN 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/08/ap-govt-will-intensify-campaign-on-drug-abuse-says-minister-lokesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/yvha36dm/vijgom10710chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for HRD and IT Nara Lokesh speaks at a meeting of the Group of Ministers on Drug Abuse at his Undavalli residence on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:34:33.184Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP govt will intensify campaign on drug abuse, says Minister Lokesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Nara Lokesh, Drug abuse, awareness campaigns</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Oct/08/vijayawada-durga-temple-to-deliver-dasara-prasadam-to-devotees-doorsteps-across-andhra</loc>
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<image:caption>The prasadam kit of Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The prasadam kit of Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:34:04.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijayawada Durga temple to deliver Dasara prasadam to devotees’ doorsteps across Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Devasthanam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Oct/08/andhra-pradesh-hc-directs-government-to-submit-sc-orders-in-sai-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:32:59.743Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh HC directs government to submit SC orders in Sai case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Supreme Court, Andhra Pradesh High Court, Custodial death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/08/cjp-and-left-prepare-for-october-10-protest-call-for-a-national-movement</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/6ehs7x6n/PTI10072026000100A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-convenor and spokesperson Saurav Das addresses a press conference at the Press Club of India, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:32:52.912Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP and Left Prepare for October 10 protest, call for a national movement</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/08/ap-hc-directs-centre-state-govt-to-file-counters-on-allotment-of-iron-ore-blocks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-24/bfoo83pc/AP-HC-reserves.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:32:28.566Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP HC directs Centre, State govt to file counters on allotment of iron ore blocks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh High Court, Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, iron ore blocks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Oct/08/vijayawada-gears-up-for-festive-trifecta-as-dasara-saras-mela-and-vijayawada-utsav-coincide</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/bkn7l6nt/for-festive-trifecta.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:31:21.999Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijayawada gears up for festive trifecta as Dasara, Saras Mela and Vijayawada Utsav coincide</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, MP Kesineni Sivanath</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/08/ysrcp-announces-first-candidate-for-ap-local-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/3gi0mksk/5953953531221084487411086074755138648876100428n.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>YSRCP candidate Anam Vijaykumar Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:30:24.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>YSRCP announces first candidate for AP local polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP, Andhra local body polls, Anam Vijaykumar Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/08/demolition-deal-of-chander-kunj-towers-to-be-signed-soon</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/hx4x1zls/Heights.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Chander Kunj Army Towers, located on Silver Sand Island in Vyttila</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:30:17.091Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Demolition deal of Chander Kunj towers to be signed soon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Chander Kunj towers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Oct/08/eci-orders-blos-to-reverify-466-lakh-deleted-names-facilitate-enrolment-of-eligible-voters</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/fjmu9s6d/SIR.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Vivek Yadav.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:29:12.881Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ECI orders BLOs to reverify 46.6 lakh deleted names, facilitate enrolment of eligible voters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Sir, Chief Electoral Officer Vivek Yadav</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/08/action-plan-for-revival-of-queens-walkway-to-be-out-soon-says-mayor-minimol</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/7se00t6i/Mayor5.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mayor Minimol V K</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:27:46.130Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Action plan for revival of Queen’s Walkway to be out soon, says mayor Minimol</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Queen’s Walkway, Mayor Minimol V K</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/08/31-mous-worth-rs-21498-cr-signed-at-cii-regional-conference-in-visakhapatnam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/07l3oaqc/40-143-1-7vsp160710chn42.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu at the exchange of MoUs between various company representatives and the Andhra Pradesh Government during the CII Regional Summit at IIM Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:title>31 MoUs worth Rs 21,498 cr signed at CII Regional Conference in Visakhapatnam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh government, CII Partnership Summit, Rammohan Naidu</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/08/canadian-accuses-wife-kin-of-bid-to-extort-rs-2-crore-with-impotent-allegation</loc>
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<image:caption>Panjagutta police registered a case under Section 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), relating to criminal intimidation, and launched an investigation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:24:15.890Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Canadian accuses wife, kin of bid to extort Rs 2 crore with ‘impotent’ allegation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/08/andhra-cm-kicks-off-two-day-visit-to-delhi-meets-fm-sitharaman</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu meets Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:23:23.116Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra CM kicks off two-day visit to Delhi, meets FM Sitharaman </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/08/telangana-101-held-in-multi-state-mule-account-operation</loc>
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<image:caption>TGCSB director Shikha Goel informed in a release on Wednesday that the two-week operation, which began on September 23, covered Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Puducherry. Six special teams comprising more than 100 TGCSB personnel were deployed.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:20:46.097Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: 101 held in multi-state mule account operation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/08/sitting-on-the-fence-bjd-makes-a-u-turn-on-india-bloc-bandh-support</loc>
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<image:caption>BJD party spokesperson Lenin Mohanty.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:18:41.157Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sitting on the fence: BJD makes a U-turn on INDIA bloc bandh support</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha Bandh, INDIA bloc, Lenin Mohanty</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/08/justice-league-telangana-hc-seeks-explanation-from-government-over-blood-donation-lapses</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:16:54.809Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Justice league | Telangana HC seeks explanation from government over blood donation lapses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana HC, Drugs and Cosmetics Act</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/08/odisha-chief-secretary-stresses-swift-response-post-chemical-accident-mgmt-during-state-crisis-group-meeting</loc>
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<image:caption>Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:16:44.397Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha chief secretary stresses swift response, post-chemical accident mgmt during State Crisis Group meeting</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, disaster management, Anu Garg</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/08/aap-and-congress-spar-over-putting-united-front</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:16:10.018Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAP and Congress spar over putting united front </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/08/no-plan-to-privatise-power-sector-insists-telangana-deputy-cm-bhatti</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/yi2kfrec/No-plan-to-privatise.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka addresses the media on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:15:16.752Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No plan to privatise power sector, insists Telangana Deputy CM Bhatti</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana power sector, Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/08/pm-modis-governance-put-poor-and-vulnerable-at-the-centre-odisha-cm-majhi</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and other leaders of the party taking oath to build a strong, prosperous and developed India, at Khurda.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:14:23.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi's governance put poor and vulnerable at the centre: Odisha CM Majhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, PM Narendra Modi​, Seva Sankalp Abhiyan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/08/decks-cleared-for-kiosks-on-queens-walkway-in-kochi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/rriyfcrv/Decks-cleared-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The GIDA office on Queen’s Walkway with paintings on the theme of women empowerment.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:14:21.161Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Decks cleared for kiosks on Queen’s Walkway in Kochi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Queen’s Walkway</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/08/india-bloc-strike-likely-to-hit-services-in-odisha-collectors-asked-to-take-steps</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/pt1tfzjx/WhatsApp_Image_20s19_01_08_at_12.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of an empty-looking bus station used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:11:38.178Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INDIA bloc strike likely to hit services in Odisha; collectors asked to take steps</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha Bandh, INDIA bloc</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/08/telangana-youth-goes-to-russia-for-job-forced-into-war</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:08:14.682Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana youth goes to Russia for job, forced into war</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Russia-Ukraine war</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/08/woman-found-murdered-on-kathajodi-river-bank-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:caption>Police officials at the crime scene.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:06:56.082Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman found murdered on Kathajodi river bank in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, woman murdered, Woman Found dead</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/08/education-is-in-icu-tpf-tells-telangana-government-to-pay-attention</loc>
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<image:caption>The members submitted a representation to the chief minister, stating that the education sector was under severe strain, with vacancies among teachers, lecturers, university faculty and non-teaching staff adversely affecting educational institutions across the state.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:04:25.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Education is in ICU’: TPF tells Telangana government to pay attention</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana government, CM A Revanth Reddy, Telangana People’s Front (TPF)</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/08/341-institutions-to-hold-student-union-polls-in-odisha-205-go-for-selection</loc>
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<image:caption>Biriyani being distributed among students of RD Women’s University as student union polls return to the college campus after eight years.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:04:17.609Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>341 institutions to hold student union polls in Odisha, 205 go for selection</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Higher Educational Institutions, student union polls, odisha campus elections</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/08/veteran-actor-nana-patekar-dies-at-75-in-goa</loc>
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<image:caption>Coco Gauff of the United States reacts during play against Elise Mertens of Belgium during the fourth round of the women's singles match at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:01:09.428Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A drained Coco Gauff falls to Elise Mertens at the China Open days after dealing with racist abuse</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/08/harish-why-protests-if-no-power-cuts</loc>
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<image:caption>Former minister and Siddipet BRS MLA T Harish Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:59:31.211Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Harish: why protests if no power cuts? </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Kothagudem Thermal Power Station, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu, BRS leader T Harish Rao</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/08/cbi-files-closure-report-in-patna-hostel-death-of-17-year-old-neet-aspirant</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:58:15.987Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI files closure report in Patna hostel death of 17-year-old NEET aspirant</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/08/buddhadeb-naik-acquitted-in-graham-staines-murder-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Australian missionary Graham Staines and his family.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:55:02.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Buddhadeb Naik acquitted in Graham Staines murder case </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, CBI court, Central Bureau of Investigation, Graham Staines murder case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/08/indira-mahila-shakti-bhavans-ready-for-inauguration-cm-revanth</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/xpupy9m1/ndira-Mahila-Shakti.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With the objective of transforming women from Self-Help Groups into successful entrepreneurs, these buildings would serve as key centres offering all the necessary opportunities under one roof, from training and employment opportunities.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:54:27.795Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indira Mahila Shakti Bhavans ready for inauguration: CM Revanth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana government, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, Indira Mahila Shakti Bhavan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Oct/08/pg-doctor-shoots-ex-girlfriend-cousin-after-argument-over-her-engagement-in-bhopal</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:53:51.363Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PG doctor shoots ex-girlfriend, cousin after argument over her engagement in Bhopal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/08/kerala-mvd-permits-seven-categories-of-vehicle-modifications-with-prior-nod</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/x5880jy3/Vehicle-modification.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Under updated directions issued by the Transport Commissionerate, vehicle owners can change body colour if the shade complies with State Transport Authority norms and Rule 121 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:52:28.497Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala MVD permits seven categories of vehicle modifications with prior nod</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Motor Vehicles Department, Vehicle modification</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/08/saptami-brings-double-joy-confusion-over-immersion-in-bhubaneswar</loc>
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<image:caption>Men making decorative designs using polyethylene foam sheets to be installed at Rasulgarh Durga Puja mandap in Bhubaneswar, on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:50:32.148Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saptami brings 'double' joy, confusion over immersion in Bhubaneswar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Dussehra, Durga Puja immersion, Maha Saptami</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/tripura-royal-scion-quits-active-politics-after-his-party-tipra-motha-wins-tribal-council-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/a0gd11zd/New-Project-80.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:49:24.966Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tripura royal scion quits active politics after his party TIPRA Motha wins tribal council polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/08/telangana-governor-shukla-urged-to-order-probe-into-cm-revanth-ktrs-allegations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/1igk4k0w/ANI_20260308111350.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:49:06.836Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana Governor Shukla urged to order probe into CM Revanth, KTR’s allegations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, BRS leader KT Rama Rao, Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/08/mining-case-ngt-slaps-rs-25k-fine-on-odisha-chief-secretary-seven-other-officers</loc>
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<image:caption>Mining case: NGT slaps Rs 25K fine on Odisha chief secretary, seven other officers.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:48:09.018Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mining case: NGT slaps Rs 25K fine on Odisha chief secretary, seven other officers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, National Green Tribunal, Illegal sand mining, environmental issues</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/08/respite-for-power-starved-keralam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/x4dxz2ve/power.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Satheesan said Keralam had asked NTPC to establish a dedicated power plant considering the state’s long-term electricity requirements.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:46:07.383Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Respite for power-starved Keralam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, power, Chattisgarh NTPC, Sinnar thermal power project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/08/graduation-programme-at-odishas-soa-iter-concludes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/02rye6mh/DJI0937Web.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:43:52.715Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Graduation programme at Odisha's SOA-ITER concludes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan, graduation programme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/08/fadnavis-meets-shah-seeks-centres-aid-as-drought-hits-265-maharashtra-tehsils</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/dto1r5gz/New-Project-79.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a meeting with Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:43:10.435Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fadnavis meets Shah, seeks Centre’s aid as drought hits 265 Maharashtra tehsils</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/08/cpm-leader-sreemathis-warning-post-amid-allegations-against-suresh-babu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/1/9/original/CPMsPKSreemathy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Senior CPM leader from Kerala PK Sreemathy.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:41:58.934Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPM leader Sreemathi’s warning post amid allegations against Suresh Babu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, CPM, E N Suresh Babu, P K Sreemathi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/08/telangana-bjp-seeks-reverification-of-high-density-households</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/esrhzc6m/BJP-seeks-reverification.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, along with state BJP president N Ramchander Rao, kicks off the Viksit Bharat Sankalpa Sabha and Seva Jyoti Yatra in Khairatabad on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:40:13.825Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana BJP seeks reverification of high-density households</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Representation of the People Act, Minister G Kishan Reddy, BLOs, Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao, AEROs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/08/visually-impaired-student-becomes-bda-chairman-for-a-day</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/qq9md6sz/bda122057.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rahul, was invited to symbolically take on the role of BDA Chairman for a day.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:39:26.351Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Visually impaired student becomes BDA chairman for a day </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Visually impaired student</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/08/nhrc-seeks-activists-response-to-report-on-nh-projects-in-four-odisha-districts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/d5vzni9j/202604073738283.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NHRC seeks activist's response to report on NH projects in four Odisha districts.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:38:42.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NHRC seeks activist's response to report on NH projects in four Odisha districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Malkangiri, Koraput, National Human Rights Commission, Nabarangpur, Rayagada</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/08/bengaluru-north-corporations-ai-survey-finds-82-of-roads-in-good-condition</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/3ng1skf6/North-Corporation’s.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Road cutting and damage to road surfaces caused during utility works by various departments, including BWSSB and BESCOM, have been recorded in the survey.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:38:12.219Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru North Corporation’s AI survey finds 82% of roads in good condition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, AI survey</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/08/cm-satheesans-unnecessary-angioplasty-remark-irks-medical-community</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/4yr3aocg/angioplasty.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Satheesan urged doctors to avoid unnecessary angioplasty procedures, alleging that financial incentives could influence clinical decisions.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/c0wzw5i3/dd.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:36:06.025Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Satheesan’s ‘unnecessary angioplasty’ remark irks medical community</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, V D Satheesan, unnecessary angioplasty remark</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/08/bengaluru-voters-seek-re-inclusion-in-rolls-after-missing-sir-enumeration-forms</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/18zbn0df/Anxious-voters.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>2026-10-08T02:35:06.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru voters seek re-inclusion in rolls after missing SIR enumeration forms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, SIR enumeration</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/coimbatore/2026/Oct/08/coffee-estate-supervisor-injured-in-sloth-bear-attack</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-05/nto75yys/202606053814816.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A 52-year-old estate supervisor was severely injured in a sloth bear attack at Valparai, in Anamalai Tiger Reserve.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:34:31.162Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coffee estate supervisor injured in sloth bear attack</news:title>
<news:keywords>Coimbatore, Sloth bear attack, Coffee estate supervisor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/08/bengaluru-blos-receive-form-7-deletion-requests-reassure-voters-no-names-deleted-so-far</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/6shymj9f/BLOs-getting.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>2026-10-08T02:33:38.903Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru BLOs receive Form 7 deletion requests, reassure voters no names deleted so far</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, BLO, Form 7</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/08/delhi-cops-stop-telangana-cm-revanth-from-joining-protest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/c87lunhk/Delhi-cops-stop.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and TMC MP Derek O’Brien are stopped by Delhi Police on Wednesday evening.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:33:34.679Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi cops stop Telangana CM Revanth from joining protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Rahul Gandhi, Narendra Modi, Amit Shah​, Delhi cops, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, Special Intensive Revision, CEC Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/08/orissa-hc-dismisses-plea-against-anti-cartel-tender-guidelines-fines-petitioner</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-16/gs7c6zx4/Odisha_high_court_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Orissa High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:31:15.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Orissa HC dismisses plea against anti-cartel tender guidelines, fines petitioner</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Orissa High Court, cartelisation, government tenders</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/08/karnataka-hc-grants-bail-to-sriki-khandelwal-in-crypto-pmla-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-04/8qfpr7pi/Govt-can’t.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:30:53.175Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC grants bail to Sriki, Khandelwal in crypto PMLA case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Karnataka High Court , crypto PMLA case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/08/maharashtra-thermal-plant-to-offer-kseb-540-mw-from-january-2027</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/myn0r714/MW-during-peak-hours.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The long-term agreement is for supplying round-the-clock power at Rs 5.18 per unit, including a fixed charge of Rs 1.90.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:30:45.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra thermal plant to offer KSEB 540 MW from January 2027 </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, KSEB, power, Sinnar thermal power plant</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/leopard-threatening-villagers-in-erode-trapped-and-relocated</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/7d41a762-bf63-4549-be94-914d615aee3b/C_40_1_CH1242_26749354.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A five-year-old male leopard, which had been threatening the villagers residing on the border of Erode and Salem for the past month, was trapped and relocated.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:30:40.929Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Leopard, threatening villagers in Erode, trapped and relocated</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Erode, leopard</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/08/mom-daughter-succumb-to-injuries-6-days-after-house-fire-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/b2fe954d-7aac-424d-8fb9-ec708c1f0f0c/fire_accident.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:29:39.099Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mom, daughter succumb to injuries 6 days after house fire in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, house fire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/08/7123l-telangana-electors-back-on-rolls-after-notice</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/i6cw2dxl/Screenshot-2026-10-08-014142.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Electors will not have to appear before EROs or AEROs for hearings. Hearings will be held only in exceptional cases and, preferably, online. Where a hearing is required, an elector may authorise an adult family member to appear on their behalf.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:29:18.138Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>71.23L Telangana electors back on rolls after notice</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Special Intensive Revision, AEROs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/08/odisha-martyr-laid-to-rest-on-day-he-would-have-turned-31</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/qztwbz82/teja20710chn2017.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Teja was accorded a guard of honour before his mortal remains were consigned to the flames.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:28:09.348Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha: Martyr laid to rest on day he would have turned 31</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Martyr, Assam Rifles jawan, V Teja</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/08/19-year-old-students-organs-save-five-lives-in-bengaluru</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>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:28:07.300Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>19-year-old student’s organs save five lives in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Organ donation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/coimbatore/2026/Oct/08/kovilpalayam-railway-station-to-reopen-after-three-decades-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-14/zzmh78wf/P_4423273736.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Kovilpalayam railway station near Kinathukadavu is set to reopen following demands from passengers and passenger associations.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:27:10.265Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kovilpalayam railway station to reopen after three decades</news:title>
<news:keywords>Coimbatore, Palakkad railway division, Kovilpalayam railway station</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/08/indian-union-muslim-league-rewriting-its-political-script</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/7gcynl1g/shyam085945.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Newly appointed IUML state V-P C Shyam Sundar with Syed Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:26:50.328Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian Union Muslim League rewriting its political script</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Indian Union Muslim League</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/08/bengalurus-five-commissionerate-plan-faces-manpower-crunch-5000-posts-yet-to-be-sanctioned</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/buchchi6/Manpow.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:26:38.262Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru’s five-commissionerate plan faces manpower crunch; 5,000 posts yet to be sanctioned</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Manpower crunch</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/no-panic-as-russia-rules-out-plague-scare-who</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/qb7d9df5/AP26280457331030.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman with her child walks past the building of the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute of Siberia and the Far East in Irkutsk, Russia, on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:26:30.647Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No panic as Russia rules out plague scare: WHO</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, WHO, Russia Plague</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/08/hyderabads-groundwater-sinks-deeper</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/43oirviw/newindianexpress2026-07-06b38aitwswhatsapp-image-2026-07-05-at-112151-pm112414.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The effect is beginning to show in the groundwater readings. Levels fell by another 0.38 metre in September compared with August. More importantly, the year-on-year decline of 6.85 metres indicates that the water that has entered the ground during the monsoon has not been enough to make up for the fall recorded over the previous year.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:25:10.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad's groundwater sinks deeper</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, GHMC, CMC, Ground water, CURE areas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/two-tier-security-for-evms-used-in-dharapuram-by-poll</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-26/p4je6c45/C_1_1_CH1332_9941487.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The EVMs and VVPATs for 2,822 polling stations in Tiruppur district are stored in the strong rooms at the college. A two-tier armed security protection and CCTV coverage have been provided here.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:24:30.946Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two-tier security for EVMs used in Dharapuram by-poll</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, EVMs, Two-tier security</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/08/35-girls-fall-sick-at-school-hostel-in-odishas-badasahi-block</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/zj1j9stf/brp4104902.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Collector Hemakanta Say interacts with doctors treating the sick students.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:24:23.766Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>35 girls fall sick at school hostel in Odisha's Badasahi block </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, food poisoning, school hostel, SSD girls’ high school</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/08/five-injured-as-rmu-transformer-explode-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/y08lwh6p/Five-injured.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A screengrab showing the explosion of an outdoor Ring Main Unit installed on a footpath near Bagalur Cross in Yelahanka on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:24:16.216Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five injured as RMU, transformer explode in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, transformer explosion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/08/malayalam-cinema-set-to-get-industry-status-in-kerala-policy-framework-in-final-stages</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/cdyhdfv6/New-Project-2026-06-25T075424.481.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tourism and Culture Minister PC Vishnunadh.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:23:51.008Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Malayalam cinema set to get industry status in Kerala; policy framework in final stages</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Malayalam cinema, industry status</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/coimbatore/2026/Oct/08/two-decades-after-announcement-neelikonampalayam-rob-project-makes-headway</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-29/lygi7vkl/P_450395237.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The ROB was first announced in 2006 to provide connectivity between Neelikonampalayam and SIHS Colony.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:23:11.327Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two decades after announcement, Neelikonampalayam ROB project makes headway</news:title>
<news:keywords>Coimbatore, Neelikonampalayam ROB project, headway</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/sc-pulls-up-centre-over-scant-attitude-to-benefits-for-disabled-officer-cadets</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-15/14z5w51y/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court of India</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:21:33.047Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC pulls up Centre over ‘scant attitude’ to benefits for disabled officer cadets</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/08/epfo-wage-ceiling-hike-to-rs-25000-to-expand-pf-coverage-boost-retirement-savings</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/mcit2xmo/ANI_20260822132625.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:21:07.809Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EPFO wage ceiling hike to Rs 25,000 to expand PF coverage, boost retirement savings</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, EPFO</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/coimbatore/2026/Oct/08/flood-alert-issued-for-pillur-downstream-areas-as-dam-reaches-full-capacity</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/771h86dk/C_1_1_CH1452_122506422.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At Siruvani, the water level rose from 30.34 feet on Tuesday to 32.41 feet on Wednesday, an increase of over two feet in a day, against the full storage capacity of 49.53 ft.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:20:55.281Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flood alert issued for Pillur downstream areas as dam reaches full capacity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Coimbatore, Flood alert, Pillur downstream</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/tamil-nadu-forest-watchers-guards-flag-pay-disparity-seek-salary-on-par-with-cops</loc>
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<image:caption>The employees said the disparity in pay had continued for nearly four decades.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:18:58.265Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu forest watchers, guards flag pay disparity, seek salary on par with cops</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, forest watchers, guards</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/08/water-demand-supply-gap-set-to-widen-in-hyderabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/xp9azz5x/newindianexpress2026-09-30pq5kg34xHMWSSB.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Groundwater depletion is another concern. About 70% of Hyderabad is estimated to be over-exploiting groundwater, with 11 of 16 mandals extracting between 100% and 177% of available reserves.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:18:44.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Water demand-supply gap set to widen in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Water Supply, HMWSSB offices, MGD</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/08/interview-keralas-amendment-to-wildlife-act-wont-stand-legal-scrutiny-environmental-lawyer-ritwick-dutta</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/85ryyyab/ritwick-dutta090336.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ritwick Dutta</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:18:37.414Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTERVIEW | ‘Kerala’s amendment to Wildlife Act won’t stand legal scrutiny’: Environmental lawyer Ritwick Dutta</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Wildlife Protection Act 1972, Ritwick Dutta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/08/bengaluru-court-stays-defamation-proceedings-against-priyank-nalapad-in-rss-issue</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-19/lh0b13g9/ANI_20251019150613.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:18:37.185Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru court stays defamation proceedings against Priyank, Nalapad in RSS issue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, defamation proceedings</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/08/initiated-defamation-proceedings-against-those-spreading-fake-news-minister-satish-jarkiholi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-20/sp32filc/No-question-of.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Public Works Department Minister Satish Jarkiholi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:16:44.930Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Initiated defamation proceedings against those spreading fake news: Minister Satish Jarkiholi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Minister Satish Jarkiholi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/thoothukudi-farmers-unleash-hounds-to-wage-war-on-crop-raiding-hogs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/b4lfpgha/Farmers-unleash.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Farmers say they spend Rs 50,000-Rs 60,000 to hire 100 to 150 dogs a day</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:15:10.337Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thoothukudi Farmers unleash hounds to wage war on crop-raiding hogs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Thoothukudi, crop-raiding hogs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/india-seeks-update-from-russia-on-whereabouts-of-indians-working-with-russian-military-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-28/tpmynr1f/20260827137L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addresses the press conference in Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:14:44.459Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India seeks release of 69 nationals still with Russian army, warns against military recruitment</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, MEA, Randhir Jaiswal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/08/jds-supremo-h-d-deve-gowda-vows-return-to-active-politics-after-pitrupaksha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/11/15/original/Devagowda_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>JDS supremo H D Deve Gowda</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:14:43.872Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title> JDS supremo H D Deve Gowda vows return to active politics after Pitrupaksha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, H D Deve Gowda</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/08/adulterated-edible-oil-sauce-making-units-busted-in-odishas-berhampur-two-held</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-27/xchelm1v/202508273493505.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Adulterated edible oil, sauce-making units busted in Odisha's Berhampur; two held.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:14:22.715Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adulterated edible oil, sauce-making units busted in Odisha's Berhampur; two held </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, adulterated oils, illegal unit, adulterated sauce</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/08/minister-kumaraswamy-demands-halt-to-nice-toll-collection-alleges-rs-4756-crore-collected-since-2008</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/xd3twuyn/NICE-collected.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy addresses the media in Bengaluru on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:13:04.689Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Kumaraswamy demands halt to NICE toll collection, alleges Rs 4,756 crore collected since 2008</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, HD Kumaraswamy, NICE toll collection</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/08/synods-that-shaped-malankara-orthodox-church-in-kerala-immortalised-on-canvas</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/wv55pir2/Synods-that.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Koonan Kurisu Sathyam painting</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/amo1zwfb/Synods_that_shaped_Orthodox.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/a95y5wrc/Syno.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Synod at St Mary’s Orthodox Cathedral at Puthiyakavu in Mavelikkara</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:11:05.889Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Synods that shaped Malankara Orthodox Church in Kerala immortalised on canvas</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Malankara Orthodox Church, Canvas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/08/hyderabad-woman-arrested-in-rs-45-crore-fraud-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-28/kjjfizwt/202605283805333.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police said Rashad and Mumtaz were in possession of a ground-plus-two-floor building with a penthouse in Madannapet. The accused allegedly entered into sale and mortgage agreements for the same portions of the property with multiple people, both with and without physical possession, while concealing earlier transactions.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:10:59.896Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad woman arrested in Rs 4.5 crore fraud case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, fraud case, arrested, Hyderabad Central Crime station</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/08/spurious-drugs-fake-medical-devices-seized-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/pr01i65b/ANI_20250124053524.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Spurious drugs, fake medical devices seized in Odisha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:10:40.829Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Spurious drugs, fake medical devices seized in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, fake drug racket, spurious medicines, Counterfeit drug</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/flash-stir-adds-to-pressure-on-cec</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/bd2rp7ke/Flash-stir.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other INDIA bloc members lie on the road with a copy of the Constitution in New Delhi on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:10:09.931Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flash stir adds to pressure on CEC</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, ​Rahul Gandhi, Gyanesh Kumar, CEC protest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/does-omission-of-property-info-amount-to-undue-influence-on-voters-madras-hc-in-cm-vijay-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/64iugl0a/202604203756565.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister and TVK chief C Joseph Vijay</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:08:54.900Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Does omission of property info amount to undue influence on voters: Madras HC in CM Vijay case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras HC, property info, CM Vijay case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/08/karnataka-releases-rs-1250-crore-first-instalment-of-drought-relief-says-dy-cm-parameshwara</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/mhsqkyph/crore-released.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Dr G Parameshwara, who also holds the revenue portfolio, interacts with farmers affected by drought in Hosapete taluk on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:07:19.735Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka releases Rs 1,250 crore first instalment of drought relief, says Dy CM Parameshwara</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, drought relief, Karnataka DCM Dr G Parameshwara</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/08/equipment-supply-to-hyderabads-mnj-hospital-restricted-over-bills</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/kx3ezorc/newindianexpress2026-09-05yy3i7rq8New-Project-2026-09-05T085624.088.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The move comes after suppliers had already restricted supplies to several major government hospitals, including Gandhi Hospital and Osmania General Hospital, as well as other teaching and super-speciality hospitals.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:06:36.085Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Equipment supply to Hyderabad's MNJ hospital restricted over bills</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Hospital, Osmania General Hospital, Cancer centre, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/08/witch-doctor-held-for-raping-woman-in-odisha-with-promise-to-solve-marital-discord</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/osznvcrt/arrest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Medical examination of the woman was conducted and after investigation, the accused witch doctor was arrested from his house.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:05:48.826Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Witch doctor held for raping woman in Odisha with promise to solve marital discord</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, sexual assault, Witch doctor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/madras-hc-directs-denial-of-fcra-registration-for-outfits-engaged-in-conversion</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-10/tz83gx7o/HC-confirms.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:05:30.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC directs denial of FCRA registration for outfits engaged in conversion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras HC, FCRA Act</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/08/sting-operation-history-better-known-to-congress-leaders-karnataka-bjp-president-by-vijayendra</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/mti2wvhu/byv103637.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra takes out a rally in Gajendragad on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:03:22.692Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sting operation history better known to Congress leaders: Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, BJP chief BY Vijayendra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/08/bihar-migrant-worker-sexually-assaults-six-year-old-girl-held-in-chennai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-04/yl6mz1mo/202505043395218.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>2026-10-08T02:02:18.773Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar migrant worker sexually assaults six-year-old girl, held in Chennai </news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, migrant worker, sexually assaults</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/08/odisha-students-union-election-gmu-sticks-to-selection-campus-voting-in-jyoti-vihar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/mb4nudu3/img-20261007-wa0027111410.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At GMU, the authorities have clarified that there will be no direct election to the students’ union.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:01:57.019Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha students' union election: GMU sticks to selection, campus voting in Jyoti Vihar  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur University, odisha campus elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/08/opposition-to-turtle-excluders-worries-exporters-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/fjoaapbi/cmfri081254.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vypin Fisheries assistant director M M Jibina explaining the functioning of Turtle Excluder Device.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/j67vbnt3/oppn.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:01:42.900Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition to turtle excluders worries exporters in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Turtle Excluder Device</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/08/kumaraswamy-alleges-shivakumar-used-sting-operation-to-remove-siddaramaiah-as-cm-congress-rejects-claim</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-23/3nph64xt/Siddaramaiah-lambasts.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka's former chief minister Siddaramaiah</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:00:57.226Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kumaraswamy alleges Shivakumar used ‘sting operation’ to remove Siddaramaiah as CM, Congress rejects claim</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, sting operation, CM  DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/08/100-years-young-the-legacy-of-wengers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/174bclc4/Screenshot-2026-10-07-170332.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Wenger’s tea room at Exchange Stores, Kashmere Gate, in the 1920s</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/mrwer5ot/Wengers-famous-pineapple-pastries.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Wenger's famous pineapple pastries</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/5hts9mff/Front-facade.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The shop’s front facade in the late 1980s</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>100 Years Young: The Legacy of Wenger’s</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Food, Wenger's</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/08/rs-11k-crore-for-telanganas-omkareswara-temple-complex-works</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/xx89lyxo/1.1K-cr-for-Omkareswara.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Metropolitan Area and Urban Development (MAUD) department issued orders on Wednesday sanctioning Rs 948.65 crore for the temple complex and Rs 159.62 crore for the six-lane connectivity road.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:59:05.574Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 1.1K crore for Telangana's Omkareswara temple complex works</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, MAUD, MRDCL, MEP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/08/woman-set-ablaze-by-man-at-kilpauk-hospital-dies-case-altered-to-murder</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-02/c1sc1ts6/202512023593784.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:58:46.460Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman set ablaze by man at Kilpauk hospital dies, case altered to murder</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, ablaze, Kilpauk hospital</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/08/cag-flags-misuse-of-rs-5913-crore-from-mineral-fund-in-odishas-sundargarh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-23/s1tfs4pg/202606233836868.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:58:44.360Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CAG flags 'misuse' of Rs 59.13 crore from mineral fund in Odisha's Sundargarh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, PPE Kits, District Mineral Foundation, CAG audit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/murder-convict-who-jumped-parole-arrested-a-year-later-from-cuddalore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/1m1okqe4/202605213796798.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>2026-10-08T01:57:16.524Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Murder convict who jumped parole arrested a year later from Cuddalore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Cuddalore, arrested</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/08/tulu-script-keyboard-kural-tulu-touch-launched-in-bengaluru-for-android-users</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/c7f520zy/New-Project-2026-10-08T072403.430.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Harshith Devadiga and Chaitra Poojary, both residents of Udupi, developed the mobile keyboard application on the request of Jai Tulunadu and the Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:56:25.065Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tulu script keyboard ‘Kural Tulu Touch’ launched in Bengaluru for Android users</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Tulu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/08/odisha-panel-to-assess-sebc-share-in-local-bodies</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/hcdtr4x9/sambandh080034.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:55:37.519Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha panel to assess SEBC share in local bodies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, socially backward classes, educationally backward classes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/tnpdcl-floats-tender-to-procure-4500-mw-to-meet-peak-demand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/cp4la0oq/nirmalkumar80506chn1122453.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Electricity Minister 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>2026-10-08T01:55:37.030Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNPDCL floats tender to procure 4,500 MW to meet peak demand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TNPDCL, peak demand</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/08/opd-footfall-crosses-5000-at-nims-in-hyderabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/1yw5uua1/OPD-footfall.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Patient footfall at Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) has increased sharply over the past month, with the hospital witnessing a significant rise in OPD, inpatient, emergency and diagnostic services.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:54:17.230Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OPD footfall crosses 5,000 at NIMS in  Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, NIMS, OPD</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/no-relief-for-ev-velu-from-police-action-in-soil-excavation-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-24/ms8vruft/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>2026-10-08T01:53:22.078Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No relief for EV Velu from police action in soil excavation case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, EV Velu, soil excavation case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/08/elephant-dhananjaya-frontrunner-to-carry-howdah-at-mysuru-dasara-jamboo-savari</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/37v51k3a/C_35_1_CH0260_70981155.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dasara elephants walking as part of jamboo savari rehearsal in Mysuru.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:52:10.828Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elephant Dhananjaya frontrunner to carry howdah at Mysuru Dasara Jamboo Savari</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Mysuru Dasara Jamboo Savari, howdah</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/notice-to-ed-dvac-in-plea-to-block-fir-in-rs-constructions-mining-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-21/z6d3ochv/ANI_20241021134212.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Waqf Board Money laundering case: Court issues notice to ED on MLA Amanat Ullah Khan's bail plea</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:51:22.004Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Notice to ED, DVAC in plea to block FIR 
in RS Constructions mining case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, FIR, Mining case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/08/telangana-panel-proposed-to-stop-social-boycotts-on-bcs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/7/5/original/minority.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>He said the commission had already adopted a resolution proposing legislation to protect the BC rights and forwarded it to the state government. Hoping that the proposed legislation would be implemented soon, Niranjan added that the commission had been receiving complaints regarding VDC boycotts since 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:49:49.838Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Panel proposed to stop social boycotts on BCs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Boycott, Backward Classes Commission, Telangana governmnet</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/bench-disposes-of-plea-for-regulation-of-bike-taxis-in-tamil-nadu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-10/tz83gx7o/HC-confirms.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Madurai Bench of 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>2026-10-08T01:48:52.052Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bench disposes of plea for regulation of bike taxis in Tamil Nadu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Bench disposes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/police-file-status-report-say-substantial-progress-made-in-veeramani-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/ni7o6dab/C_1_1_CH1405_124473236.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gem Granites chairman R Veeramani</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:47:20.648Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police file status report, say substantial progress made in Veeramani case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, police, Veeramani case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/08/karnataka-sir-three-firs-filed-over-alleged-bulk-form-7-applications-to-delete-voters-names</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/t9sk7o06/FIRs-fi-led-over.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Youth Congress activists protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Wednesday, condemning the arrest of their party leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:46:38.083Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka SIR: Three FIRs filed over alleged bulk Form 7 applications to delete voters’ names</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, FIR, Karnataka SIR</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/medicine-covers-printed-by-dmk-govt-party-playing-cheap-politics-says-minister-kg-arunraj</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-16/qhfloc5s/C_1_1_CH1104_12002466.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Health Minister KG Arunraj.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:44:44.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Medicine covers printed by DMK govt, party playing cheap politics says Minister KG Arunraj</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Health Minister KG Arunraj, Hindi-tamil conflict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/08/narsing-rao-honoured-at-braou-convocation-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/b15xvqip/Narsing-Rao-honoured.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Filmmaker, writer, painter, photographer and theatre practitioner Bongu Narsing Rao was conferred an honorary doctorate by Dr BR Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) at its 27th convocation in Hyderabad on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Members of the Joint Action Committee of Corporation Workers Unions for KSRTC protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Transport workers threaten to intensify stir in Bengaluru if demands not met </news:title>
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<image:caption>Former Chief Minister MK Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:title>Flyer alleges IndiGo flight delayed for Karnataka CM Shivakumar, airline cites operational reasons</news:title>
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<image:caption>CM Vijay, clad in a white dhoti and shirt, driving a tractor in Madurantakam</image:caption>
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<news:title>TVK swaps new-age script for old playbook in bypoll battle</news:title>
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<image:caption>The Phase-1 proposal covers 25 km of OMR from Madhya Kailash to Kelambakkam and 7.4 km of Pallavaram-Thoraipakkam Road from Pallavaram Bridge to Thoraipakkam junction.</image:caption>
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<news:title>GST Road among stretches that may turn into mobility corridor </news:title>
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<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:35:03.847Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KPSC recruitment scam: Former chairman, member remanded in ED custody till October 19</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/two-housing-board-residents-bring-national-international-sporting-glory-to-tamil-nadu-feted</loc>
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<image:caption>Two children from Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board (TNUHDB) tenements in Perumbakkam were honoured on Wednesday after they made it big at international and national sporting events.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Two housing board residents bring national &amp; international sporting glory to Tamil Nadu, feted</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/08/karnataka-hc-replaces-visitation-with-parenting-time-in-child-custody-cases</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:title>Karnataka HC replaces ‘visitation’ with ‘parenting time’ in child custody cases</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/08/tourism-minister-kj-george-directs-speedy-eco-tourism-work-at-devika-rani-roerich-estate</loc>
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<image:caption>Tourism Minister KJ George inspects the Roerich Estate on Kanakapura Road</image:caption>
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<news:title>Tourism Minister KJ George directs speedy eco-tourism work at Devika Rani-Roerich Estate</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/tamil-nadu-government-starts-issuing-sale-deeds-to-housing-beneficiaries</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:title>Tamil Nadu government starts issuing sale deeds to housing beneficiaries</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/08/bengaluru-east-civic-chief-orders-speedy-road-works-pothole-repairs-in-varthur-gunjur-areas</loc>
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<image:caption>Additional Commissioner Lokhande Snehal Sudhakar inspects road work in Varthur-Gunjur on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:title>Bengaluru East civic chief orders speedy road works, pothole repairs in Varthur-Gunjur areas</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/08/as-drought-takes-effect-rice-prices-shoot-up-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:title>As drought takes effect, rice prices shoot up in Karnataka</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/tenders-floated-to-install-177-crore-smart-meters-in-tamil-nadu</loc>
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<image:caption>The Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) has floated e-tenders in seven packages for the installation of 1.77 crore smart meters across municipal corporation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:14:54.528Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tenders floated to install 1.77 crore smart meters in Tamil Nadu </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/08/hair-to-stand-out-why-are-indian-men-still-policed-for-their-hair-choices</loc>
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<image:caption>Vinoth R</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bagiyaraj D</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T00:59:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Hair' to stand out: Why are Indian men still policed for their hair choices</news:title>
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<news:title>Tamil Nadu drugs control department to clamp down on overcharging of medicines by hospitals</news:title>
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<image:caption>Anne Milan</image:caption>
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<news:title>Making time for creativity &amp; networking: A space in Chennai to expand horizons, contacts, and relax</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/cm-vijay-opens-aavins-central-milk-testing-lab</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay at Aavin’s state central laboratory at the dairy complex in Madhavaram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T00:42:46.195Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Vijay opens Aavin’s central milk testing lab</news:title>
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<news:title>Tamil Nadu service PG doctors unhappy with temporary postings</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T00:38:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The night is young at AF Madras with La Nuit Blanche 2026</news:title>
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<news:title>Prescription for Laughter: Comedian Harshit Mahawar talks viral NEET paper leak set, doing political comedy and more</news:title>
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<news:title>Global echoes of MeToo resonate in Delhi </news:title>
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<image:caption>For now, the markets expect another 100-bp rise in this cycle</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/uttarakhand-deletes-17-lakh-voters-after-sir-special-inclusion-drive-from-oct-8</loc>
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<image:caption>Booth Level Officers (BLOs) sort enumeration forms for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Uttarakhand deletes 17 lakh voters after SIR; special inclusion drive from Oct 8</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/asian-games/2026/Oct/07/after-asian-games-high-record-breaker-vithya-shifts-focus-to-worlds-debut</loc>
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<image:caption>Vithya Ramraj felicitated in Chennai during an event</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T17:55:40.520Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T17:53:22.412Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India’s first high-altitude snow leopard safari launched in Ladakh</news:title>
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<image:caption>US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks at the Pnyx hill, where ancient Athenians held democratic assemblies, with the ancient Parthenon temple atop the Acropolis in the background, in Athens, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T17:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Top US diplomat Rubio says West must choose between 'national power or decline'</news:title>
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<image:caption>Two Botswanan cheetahs moved to VDTR will be joined by two more next month, CM Mohan Yadav announced at the wildlife event.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T17:46:39.870Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP’s Durgavati Tiger reserve first to host African cheetahs under Project Cheetah</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T17:44:34.299Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gau Rakshaks turned cattle traffickers: Ex-Bajrang Dal man among 4 held in Chhattisgarh</news:title>
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<image:caption>Actors Ranjeet Sajeev and Aiswarya Raj in Half</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kumaran Thangarajan</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Suryansh Shedge celebrates a wicket in Puducherry on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T17:40:45.843Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Uttarakhand High Court</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/07/rauniyar-vaishya-sabha-seeks-statue-curriculum-inclusion-renaming-of-akbar-road-after-emperor-hemu</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Governor Prof Jagdish Mukhi said Emperor Hemchandra Vikramaditya’s legacy was a matter of pride for society and the nation.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/07/who-says-it-cannot-conduct-full-risk-assessment-on-russia-plague-reports</loc>
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<image:caption>People walk near the building of the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute of Siberia and the Far East in Irkutsk, Russia, on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T17:28:47.383Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WHO says it cannot conduct full risk assessment on Russia plague reports</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T17:25:00.289Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INDIA bloc leaders get released from detention by Delhi Police on Day 2 of protest against SIR row</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/ao-senden-accepts-retraction-of-nscn-im-leaders-remarks-against-sc-jamir-over-naga-issue</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Nagaland Chief Minister SC Jamir</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T17:20:08.597Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ao Senden accepts retraction of NSCN-IM leaders' remarks against SC Jamir over Naga issue</news:title>
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<image:caption>The portals of the four shrines are scheduled to close between November 10 and 13.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T17:15:32.930Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand Char Dham yatra sets new record as pilgrim footfall crosses 56.88 lakh</news:title>
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<image:caption>Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi boards a bus carrying INDIA bloc MPs to Jantar Mantar for a sit-in protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>State Bank of India</image:caption>
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<news:title>Arunachal forum flags SBI’s ‘general’ classification of ST Christians</news:title>
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<image:caption>In this photo from June 23, 2026, Rupi Soren receives the Padma Bhushan award posthumously conferred upon her husband and JMM patriarch Shibu Soren (posthumous) in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's mother Rupi Soren dies after prolonged illness, aged 80</news:title>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after his detention by the police during a sit-in protest against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar at the roundabout near Shangri-La hotel, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Speaking to reporters after arriving at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Nasreen said she hoped Bangladesh and India would maintain a "positive and friendly" relationship.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump dances at a campaign rally at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, in Grand Island, Neb.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Can $1 billion power Republicans to victory in the US midterm elections?</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/07/india-bloc-leaders-meet-delhi-ceo-demand-cancellation-of-sir-restoration-of-475-lakh-names</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T15:50:12.598Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INDIA bloc leaders meet Delhi CEO, demand cancellation of SIR, restoration of 47.5 lakh names</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/07/suspended-government-staffer-advocate-arrested-in-palani-temple-land-fraud-case</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T15:41:36.068Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Suspended government staffer, advocate arrested in Palani temple land fraud case</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/07/bihar-opposition-parties-protest-across-state-demand-cec-gyanesh-kumars-resignation-over-sir</loc>
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<image:caption>The protests followed a call by RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav to hold demonstrations and burn effigies at all 534 block headquarters across the state.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T15:33:57.382Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar opposition parties protest across state, demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over SIR</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/07/ebola-creates-new-hot-spots-in-congo-as-responders-describe-chaotic-response</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/7p0h29vr/AP26269826068205.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A healthcare worker in protective clothing is disinfected by a colleague inside a treatment center for Ebola patients in Beni, North Kivu province, eastern Congo, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T15:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ebola creates new hot spots in Congo as responders describe 'chaotic' response</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/samajwadi-party-absent-from-kharges-india-bloc-lunch-congress-cites-short-notice</loc>
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<image:caption>Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav inside a police bus after being detained by security personnel during an INDIA bloc protest march towards the Election Commission of India (ECI) office, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T15:16:41.657Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Samajwadi Party absent from Kharge's INDIA bloc lunch; Congress cites short notice</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/nmc-bans-self-promotional-ads-by-doctors-and-hospitals-rolls-out-strict-rules</loc>
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<image:caption>The National Medical Commission</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T15:14:11.089Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NMC bans self-promotional ads by doctors and hospitals; rolls out strict rules</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, National Medical Commission</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/07/uk-conservative-leader-says-party-is-reviving-and-rules-out-pact-with-farages-reform-uk</loc>
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<image:caption>Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch with her husband, Hamish Badenoch, leave the stage after delivering her keynote speech during the Conservative Party conference at the International Convention Centre, Birmingham, England, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T15:06:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK Conservative leader says party is reviving and rules out pact with Farage's Reform UK</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Nigel Farage, UK Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, Reform UK</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/07/deadlock-continues-over-mpsc-aspirants-demand-to-remove-chairman</loc>
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<image:caption>MPSC aspirants</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T15:05:30.317Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deadlock continues over MPSC aspirants' demand to remove Chairman</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, MPSC, Vivek Bhimanwar, MPSC protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/07/gujarats-water-governance-model-inspires-national-and-global-water-security-efforts-says-report</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T14:47:34.747Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat's water governance model inspires national and global water security efforts, says report</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat water model</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/delhi-police-track-cjp-protesters-logistics-suppliers-ahead-of-october-10-stir-against-cec-gyanesh-kumar</loc>
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<image:caption>Police have also been instructed to prevent protesters from staging sit-ins at locations in New Delhi district if they are stopped from reaching the proposed venue.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T14:45:11.730Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Police track CJP protesters, logistics suppliers ahead of October 10 stir against CEC Gyanesh Kumar</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/07/what-to-know-about-the-espionage-allegations-against-germanys-former-intelligence-chief</loc>
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<image:caption>August Hanning, the former president of the Federal Intelligence Service (BND), arrives at the German parliament Bundestag in Berlin on Oct. 2, 2015.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T14:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What to know about the espionage allegations against Germany's former intelligence chief</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Germany Espionage, August Hanning</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Oct/07/reading-between-the-lines-of-a-sugar-free-drink</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/qvilsr1w/Untitled-design-6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Is “sugar-free” really sugar-free?</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T14:38:36.010Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reading between the lines of a "sugar-free" drink</news:title>
<news:keywords>sugar-free drinks, diet soda, artificial sweeteners, weight loss</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/bjp-chief-nitin-nabin-attacks-rahul-gandhi-over-anarchy-yogi-sarma-hail-modis-record-at-varanasi-event</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP chief Nitin Nabin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T14:34:14.119Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP chief Nitin Nabin attacks Rahul Gandhi over ‘anarchy’; Yogi, Sarma hail Modi’s record at Varanasi event</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CM Yogi Adityanath, Nitin Nabin</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/farmers-turn-to-illegal-htbt-cotton-amid-rising-costs-and-labour-shortages-study</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/zbwuen0o/ANI_20260826060020.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The study, titled "Unauthorized Cultivation of HTBt Cotton in India: Extent, Drivers &amp; Implications," found that 98.2% of field samples carried at least one genetically modified trait.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T14:29:54.698Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farmers turn to illegal HTBt cotton amid rising costs and labour shortages: Study</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/meta-acted-on-53-million-child-exploitation-content-pieces-in-india-in-first-half-of-2026</loc>
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<image:caption>Meta said it had acted on 5.3 million such items across Facebook and Instagram in India between January and June.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T14:29:48.763Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>5.3 million child exploitation content pieces acted on in India; Meta deploys AI to crack down on covert ads</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Meta, social media content, child sexual exploitation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/07/rate-hike-hawkish-rbi-stance-put-pressure-on-equities</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-20/d8pcygbx/ANI_20241220091845.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>While the market slipped, bond yields advanced on the news of a repo rate hike.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T14:26:15.256Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rate hike, hawkish RBI stance put pressure on equities

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<news:keywords>Repo rate , Monetary policy, Indian markets </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/07/russia-keeps-tight-lid-on-suspected-case-of-pneumonic-plague-as-global-concerns-mount</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/yeym623o/AP26278372667862.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This undated file photo released in 2019 by the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute of Siberia and Far East shows the institute workers in a lab.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T14:24:50.889Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia keeps tight lid on suspected case of pneumonic plague as global concerns mount</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Russia Plague, Pneumonic Plague</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/manipur-requests-mha-for-30-additional-capf-companies-to-intensify-anti-militant-operations</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T14:21:40.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manipur requests MHA for 30 additional CAPF companies to intensify anti-militant operations</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/himachal-horticulture-university-row-deepens-over-vcs-service-benefits-bom-proceedings</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/pd5crllv/images-6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry at Nauni in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T14:18:41.529Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Himachal Horticulture University row deepens over VC’s service benefits, BoM proceedings</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Dr HS Baweja</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/07/cpim-kozhikode-district-committee-expanded-with-10-new-members</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T14:15:05.400Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPI(M) Kozhikode District Committee expanded with 10 new members</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, CPI(M)</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/reality-of-we-will-do-it-by-slogan-sultan-is-police-action-against-india-bloc-leaders-congress</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Amarinder Singh Raja Warring and others stage a sit-in protest against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar at the roundabout near Shangri-La hotel, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T14:11:21.350Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Reality of we will do it’ by 'slogan sultan' is police action against INDIA bloc leaders: Congress</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress, PM Modi, ​Rahul Gandhi, Vote chori, INDIA bloc protest</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/07/congress-leader-imran-masood-urges-sp-to-finalise-seat-sharing-soon-amid-alliance-friction</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress MP Imran Masood</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T14:10:30.448Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress leader Imran Masood urges SP to finalise seat-sharing soon amid alliance friction</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party, seat-sharing, Congress MP Imran Masood</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/07/new-fema-rules-rbi-says-freelancers-need-not-report-faqs-to-be-issued-soon</loc>
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<image:caption>Individuals are not required to comply with reporting requirements for contracts of a personal nature: RBI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T14:09:26.237Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New FEMA rules: RBI says freelancers need not report; FAQs to be issued soon</news:title>
<news:keywords>New FEMA regulations, RBI clarification</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/ge-aerospace-ships-four-more-engines-for-tejas-mk-1a-tally-reaches-14</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/97p3ofnu/ANI_20260414143449.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The consignment follows three engines in August. Supplies have picked up after engine shortages emerged as the principal bottleneck holding up Mk-1A production.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T14:05:29.808Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GE Aerospace ships four more engines for Tejas Mk-1A; tally reaches 14</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Tejas Mk-1A, GE Aerospace</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/07/bihar-mlc-polls-prashant-kishor-claims-jsp-will-win-patna-graduates-teachers-seats</loc>
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<image:caption>Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder and Bankipur MLA Prashant Kishor.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T13:59:19.137Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar MLC polls: Prashant Kishor claims JSP will win Patna Graduates, Teachers seats</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/union-home-minister-amit-shah-launches-viksit-bharat-sankalp-jyoti-yatra-in-gurugram</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha - Seva Jyoti Yatra programme, to mark 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in public life and service, in Gurugram, Haryana, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T13:57:35.159Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Home Minister Amit Shah launches ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Jyoti Yatra’ in Gurugram</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Amit Shah</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/07/airtel-hikes-postpaid-tariffs-by-rs-50-across-plans</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/e0gfoikt/ANI_20261007091553.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Airtel hikes postpaid tariffs, adds free annual international roaming.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T13:37:54.842Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Airtel hikes postpaid tariffs by Rs 50 across plans</news:title>
<news:keywords>Airtel new tariff</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/07/gaza-genocide-satellite-photos-show-how-israeli-forces-have-erased-palestinian-towns</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/hj7xxwrp/AP26278459739816.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This satellite image taken by Planet Labs PBC on Sept.9, 2026 shows an Israeli military base built on top of the demolished town of Bani Suheila in the southern Gaza Strip.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>This satellite image taken by Planet Labs PBC on Sept. 23, 2026 shows a new Israeli military outpost and a cemetery that has been flattened in the largely demolished Gaza City neighborhood of Shijaiyah in the Gaza Strip.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T13:34:27.876Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gaza Genocide: Satellite photos show how Israeli forces have erased Palestinian towns</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Gaza war, Gaza genocide, Israeli airstikes</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/07/four-gurukul-students-die-while-cleaning-underground-water-tank-in-ups-vrindavan</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T13:31:28.899Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four gurukul students die while cleaning underground water tank in UP's Vrindavan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, gurukul student</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/07/police-officer-who-was-let-go-later-booked-in-illegal-card-game-case-in-kozhikode</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T13:30:10.557Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police officer who was let go later booked in illegal card game case in Kozhikode</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kozhikode, Police officer, illegal card game</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/shiv-sena-row-not-a-shred-of-evidence-new-party-constitution-was-submitted-to-ec-shinde-faction-tells-sc</loc>
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<image:caption>Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray (L) and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T13:15:32.441Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shiv Sena row: ‘Not a shred of evidence’ new party constitution was submitted to EC, Shinde faction tells SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Shiv Sena, Election Commission, Eknath Shinde</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Oct/07/proof-of-bad-deals-on-flipkart-big-billion-days-2026-how-to-find</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T13:09:48.866Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Proof of Bad Deals on Flipkart Big Billion days 2026: How to find?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Express Connect</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/i-know-what-i-am-leaving-behind-tmp-founder-pradyot-debbarma-quits-active-politics</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/o9mspxr5/IMG-20261007-WA0277.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TIPRA Motha Party (TMP) Founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T13:09:46.889Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'I know what I am leaving behind': TMP founder Pradyot Debbarma quits active politics</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Tripura, Pradyot Debbarma</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/jk-ceo-announces-2-day-weekend-special-intensive-voter-enrolment-drive-amid-sir-protests</loc>
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<image:caption>Jammu and Kashmir Chief Electoral Officer (CEOC) Sanjeev Verma.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T13:05:58.437Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>J&amp;K CEO announces 2-day weekend special intensive voter enrolment drive amid SIR protests</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, SIR protests</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/chhattisgarh-blacklists-oriental-insurance-for-three-years-over-delayed-helicopter-crash-claim</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/97br7qk7/Oriental-Insurance.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T13:05:58.149Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhattisgarh blacklists Oriental Insurance for three years over delayed helicopter crash claim</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Chhattisgarh, Oriental Insurance</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/07/must-seek-jantar-mantar-protest-permission-10-days-before-event-delhi-police-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/1hg71kmq/C_53_1_CH1540_45873125.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Applications for permission are required to be submitted to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, New Delhi District, at least 10 days before the proposed event, police said.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T13:01:35.051Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Must seek Jantar Mantar protest permission 10 days before event: Delhi Police</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Police, INDIA bloc, Jantar Mantar protests</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/explainers/2026/Oct/07/crorepatis-gold-and-guns-what-bjp-and-sps-up-rajya-sabha-nominees-declared-in-affidavits-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T13:00:45.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gold, guns and crores: What BJP and SP's UP Rajya Sabha nominees declared in affidavits</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajya Sabha, Uttar Pradesh, affidavits, BJP nominees, SP nominees, crorepatis, gold assets, licensed firearms, luxury vehicles, family assets, Samajwadi Party, BJP leaders, wealth declarations, agricultural property</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/we-condemn-attacks-that-endanger-lives-of-our-seafarers-mea-on-black-sea-attack</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/zmmgpcr0/ANI_20260821135242.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T12:56:13.537Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'We condemn attacks that endanger lives of our seafarers': MEA on Black Sea attack</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Black Sea, Indian seafarer, Black Sea ship attack</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Oct/07/7619-voter-turnout-recorded-in-nagaon-ls-bypoll-assam-ceo</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/ff5fqzct/20261006337L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security personnel stand guard as voters queue to cast their vote for the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election at Hatigarh, in Morigaon, on Tuesday, Oct. 06, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T12:54:42.636Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>76.19% voter turnout recorded in Nagaon LS bypoll: Assam CEO</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Assam, Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll, Nagaon bypoll</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Oct/07/why-ips-deputation-is-a-fresh-flashpoint-in-the-central-armed-police-forces</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/12/20/original/police_eps.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>​</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T12:53:36.841Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why IPS deputation is a fresh flashpoint in the Central Armed Police Forces</news:title>
<news:keywords>CAPFs, , Central Armed Police Forces, IPS Deputation to CAPF, Supreme Court decision</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/every-fir-is-a-medal-on-my-chest-rahul-gandhi-after-being-booked-over-akashvani-sit-in</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/y6l6lyqc/PTI10072026000197B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi during a lunch for INDIA bloc MPs hosted by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge at Sagar Ratna restaurant, Janpath, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T12:49:41.407Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Every FIR is a medal on my chest’: Rahul Gandhi after being booked over Akashvani sit-in</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi Police, Opposition leader Rahul gandhi, CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Akashvani sit-in</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/himachal-pradesh-locals-carry-womans-body-for-6-km-as-road-remains-closed-in-sirmaur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/mfu33q9d/ANI_20260710092935.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Himachal Pradesh: Officials assess situation, review rescue operations in rain-hit Sirmaur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T12:45:45.659Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Himachal Pradesh: Locals carry woman’s body for 6 km as road remains closed in Sirmaur</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, monsoon, Himachal Pradesh, Sirmaur</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/punjab-police-arrests-eight-recovers-15-pistols-in-crackdown-on-three-illegal-arms-networks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-08/xfzi19do/ANI_20241008140528.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T12:41:43.303Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab Police arrests eight, recovers 15 pistols in crackdown on three illegal arms networks</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab Police, sophisticated pistols</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/07/west-bengal-bypolls-80-per-cent-turnout-amid-booth-irregularity-intimidation-allegations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/7m75rr0n/PTI10062026000071B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Women voters line up in a queue outside a polling station to cast their votes during the Assembly by-election in Nandigram constituency, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T12:39:30.027Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal bypolls: 80 per cent turnout amid booth irregularity, intimidation allegations</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, West Bengal Bypolls, Rejinagar bypoll, Nandigram bypolls</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/sc-pulls-up-centre-for-ignoring-order-on-benefits-to-disabled-officer-cadets</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-05/77jj9838/ANI_20251121113638.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Supreme Court in Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T12:31:57.948Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC pulls up Centre for ignoring order on benefits to disabled officer cadets</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Person with disabilities</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Oct/07/tamilinterviews2026oct07preity-mukhundhan-i-want-to-be-a-writer-someday</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/vt4jmyki/preity.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Preity Mukhundan (L) and a still from Anbil Avan (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T12:01:26.698Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Preity Mukhundhan: I want to be a writer someday</news:title>
<news:keywords>Preity Mukhundhan, Anbil Avan, D56, Dhanush, Ashok Selvan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Oct/07/englishinterviews2026oct07alejandro-g-inarritu-and-tom-cruise-framing-digger</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/q7zy9g4i/digger.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tom Cruise as Digger (L) and Alejandro G Inarritu (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T12:01:04.626Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Alejandro G Inarritu and Tom Cruise: Framing Digger</news:title>
<news:keywords>Alejandro G Inarritu, Tom Cruise, Digger</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/07/kerala-governor-arlekar-calls-for-study-of-forces-opposing-vande-mataram-urges-action-against-divisive-thoughts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-05/ls8qngul/1-1-iegov10207mdu2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Governor Rajendra Arlekar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T11:55:46.329Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Governor Arlekar calls for study of forces opposing Vande Mataram, urges action against ‘divisive’ thoughts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Vande Mataram, Governor Rajendra Arlekar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/jee-advanced-2026-computer-science-first-choice-among-top-500-iit-bombay-gets-max-top-rankers</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T11:38:30.678Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JEE-Advanced 2026: Computer Science first choice among top 500; IIT Bombay gets max top rankers</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, IIT Bombay, IIT-JEE, Computer Science, JEE Advanced 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/07/kochi-startup-eyerov-delivers-indias-first-military-grade-rov-to-indian-navy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/rb90cdes/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-07-at-14.56.56.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TROUT, the first military-grade ROV built in India, has been designed, developed, manufactured and qualified to military standards for naval operations.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T11:37:34.117Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Police are examining the criminal backgrounds of the accused and investigating the circumstances surrounding the recording and circulation of the video.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem, Monday Dec. 22, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Scars from Oct. 7 fuel deep divisions over Netanyahu ahead of Israeli election</news:title>
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<image:caption>Portraits of Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai are shown on the screen as they are awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm, Sweden, on Oct. 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Nobel Prize in chemistry awarded to Kagan and Soai for research solving 'mirror image' mystery</news:title>
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<image:caption>INDIA bloc members and supporters stage a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, in Jammu on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:title>RBI rate hike shakes Indian markets: Sensex, Nifty end lower amid renewed tightening concerns</news:title>
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<news:title>SC upholds bar on Gujarati newspaper using 'Saurashtra Aaj Tak' name, calls it clear case of passing off</news:title>
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<image:caption>AISA National President Neha Bora addresses a joint press conference at the Press Club of India, New Delhi on Wednesday. CJP Chief spokesperson Sourabh Das, SFI and ASAP representatives also present.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/chhattisgarh-govt-blacklists-oriental-insurance-for-3-years-over-delayed-chopper-claim-settlement</loc>
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<news:title>Chhattisgarh govt blacklists Oriental Insurance for 3 years over delayed chopper claim settlement</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/07/pakistan-security-forces-kill-18-militants-in-separate-operations-in-kp-balochistan</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T09:55:09.704Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan: Security forces kill 18 militants in separate operations in KP, Balochistan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/07/indian-wrestlers-who-are-20-or-below-and-unemployed-denied-visas-for-u23-worlds-scheduled-in-usa</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T09:50:13.401Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian wrestlers, who are 20 or below and unemployed, denied visas for U23 Worlds scheduled in USA</news:title>
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<news:title>Artists spread the Kesariya charm in Kochi  </news:title>
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<image:caption>Bombay High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T09:40:28.925Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MPSC protest: Students not anti-social elements, have right to agitate, says Bombay HC</news:title>
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<image:caption>A handout picture taken and released by Ukraine's National Police on October 7, 2026 shows rescuers carrying a child away from a residential building destroyed following a Russian missile strike in Pryluky, Chernihiv region, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities kill at least 15 in a major attack that Kyiv saw coming</news:title>
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<image:caption>According to the Centre, decision to establish a new AIIMS could be taken only after approval for continuation of the PMSSY was communicated and funds allocated under the scheme.</image:caption>
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<news:title>'Cinema industry, like other workspaces, has its problems' - TG Ravi</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/07/ahmedabad-airport-customs-intercepts-couple-with-rs-47-lakh-gold-allegedly-smuggled-from-kuwait</loc>
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<image:caption>During a detailed examination, Customs officials recovered 308.710 grams of 24-carat gold jewellery, including bangles, chains and anklets. The seized gold has been valued at approximately Rs 46.99 lakh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T09:23:08.375Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ahmedabad airport Customs intercepts couple with Rs 47 lakh gold allegedly smuggled from Kuwait</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gold smuggling</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Oct/07/rajesh-puthenpurayil-wants-short-films-to-have-a-bigger-canvas</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/xemky5wv/Rajesh.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajesh Puthanpurayil</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T09:19:24.990Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajesh Puthanpurayil wants short films to have a bigger canvas</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, documentary, documentary film director, Rajesh Puthenpurayil</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/07/iran-has-lost-complete-control-of-hormuz-strait-marco-rubio</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-23/8w7l780t/AP26204105845258.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T09:18:32.254Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran has 'lost complete control' of Hormuz Strait: Marco Rubio</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict, Marco Rubio, US-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Oct/07/telugunews2026oct06nandamuri-balakrishna-recovers-from-injury-resumes-dada-shoot-in-mysore</loc>
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<image:caption>Nandamuri Balakrishna from Dada</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T09:12:56.917Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nandamuri Balakrishna recovers from injury, resumes Dada shoot in Mysore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Dada, Nandamuri Balakrishna, Gopichand Malineni, Venkata Satish Kilaru, Manchu Manoj</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Oct/07/telugunews2026oct06sree-harsha-announces-husharu-2-with-bigger-ambition-and-double-the-madness</loc>
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<image:caption>Poster of Husharu 2</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T09:12:28.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sree Harsha announces Husharu 2 with bigger ambition and double the madness</news:title>
<news:keywords>Husharu, Husharu 2, Sree Harsha Konuganti, Rahul Ramakrishna, Ashok Galla</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Oct/07/telugunews2026oct06crazy-kalyanam-announces-a-fresh-release-date</loc>
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<image:caption>Anupama Parameswaran from Crazy Kalyanam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T09:11:55.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Crazy Kalyanam announces a fresh release date</news:title>
<news:keywords>Crazy Kalyanam, Anupama Parameswaran, VK Naresh, Tharun Bhascker</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Oct/07/telugunews2026oct06epic-first-semester-to-stream-on-ott-from-this-date</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/1iwthi25/EpicPriyasakhisong.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vaishnavi Chaitanya and Anand Deverakonda from Epic - First Semester</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T09:11:35.426Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Epic - First Semester to stream on OTT from this date</news:title>
<news:keywords>Anand Deverakonda, Vaishnavi Chaitanya, Epic - First Semester, Aditya Hasan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Oct/07/englishnews2026oct06maude-apatow-mike-faist-join-the-maid-of-orleans</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/bmj9jy07/Maid.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Maude Apatow and Mike Faist to star in The Maid of Orleans</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T09:10:54.829Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maude Apatow, Mike Faist join The Maid of Orleans</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maude Apatow, Mike Faist, The Maid of Orleans</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/07/karnataka-cm-dk-shivakumar-warns-ministers-of-alleged-sting-operations-by-ed</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T09:08:09.608Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar warns ministers of alleged sting operations by ED</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, ED, sting operation, CM DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/cbi-raids-bjps-way-of-working-ahead-of-polls-says-punjab-cm-bhagwant-mann-alleges-misuse-of-agencies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/t3wj2973/ANI_20251122170314.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T09:05:26.244Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI raids BJP's way of working ahead of polls, says Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann; alleges misuse of agencies</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, BJP, CBI raids, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, 2027 Punjab Assembly polls</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/07/retired-air-force-officer-killed-two-injured-after-boulder-falls-on-car-in-nilgiris-burliyar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/0k82ga7p/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-07-at-13.54.35.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Due to the wet conditions, a boulder reportedly slipped from the hillside and fell onto the car.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T09:04:15.939Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Retired Air Force officer killed, two injured after boulder falls on car in Nilgiris’ Burliyar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, boulder fall</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Oct/07/we-hear-psychiatrists-but-do-we-hear-people-living-with-mental-illness</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/cg8vkqcw/Mental-Health.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/r3wv91rb/Kher.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anupam Kher</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/q7upj9k2/Deepika.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deepika</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T09:03:46.048Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>We hear psychiatrists. But do we hear people living with mental illness?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, World Mental Health Day, social stigma</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/07/crorepatis-gold-and-guns-what-bjp-and-sps-up-rajya-sabha-nominees-declared-in-affidavits</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/wm53zsdb/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-07-at-1.54.12-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The BJP has fielded eight candidates for the 10 Rajya Sabha seats falling vacant from Uttar Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/d9xgyivs/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-07-at-1.54.12-PM-1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Samajwadi Party has nominated veteran leader Ram Gopal Yadav and corporate executive Dhanraj Parimal Nathwani for Rajya Sabha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T09:02:13.954Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Crorepatis, gold and guns: What BJP and SP’s UP Rajya Sabha nominees declared in affidavits </news:title>
<news:keywords>UP Rajya Sabha nominees, affidavits, Crorepatis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/07/iran-backed-houthis-claim-new-attacks-on-saudi-arabia-and-yemens-aden-airport</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/7b3zdlog/AP26279531255522.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Displaced Yemeni women wait to receive aid supplies at the Al-Salam camp in Dar Saad district, Aden, Yemen, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T08:57:00.019Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran-backed Houthis claim new attacks on Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Aden airport</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Houthis, Aden airport</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/07/10-gujarat-schools-municipal-corporation-get-bomb-threats-no-suspicious-objects-found</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/c532fuj3/Dog-squad-at-school-.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police, bomb detection squads, fire personnel, and emergency teams rushed to the affected locations, while schools quickly sent students home.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T08:56:58.172Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>10 Gujarat Schools, municipal corporation get bomb threats; no suspicious objects found</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, bomb threats, Gujarat school attack</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/07/tgcsb-arrests-101-in-multi-state-cybercrime-crackdown-traces-1172-crime-links-across-india</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-19/jqhc65ww/New-Project-2024-11-19T081247.355.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shikha Goel, director of the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T08:54:10.094Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TGCSB arrests 101 in multi-state cybercrime crackdown, traces 1,172 crime links across India</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, TGCSB, mule bank accounts</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/07/four-students-die-after-entering-water-tank-at-up-residential-school</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/iys9hwdp/dead-body.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representationa purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T08:46:59.024Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four students die after entering water tank at UP residential school</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Vrindavan, ​Uttar Pradesh, Vrindavan Gurukulam, Water tank cleaning</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/express-dialogue/2026/Oct/07/it-is-a-good-opportunity-to-invest-now-cj-george</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T08:43:52.790Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'It is a good opportunity to invest now' - CJ George</news:title>
<news:keywords>investing, mutual funds, stock market, SIPs</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/interviews/2026/Oct/07/can-bjp-win-keralam-in-10-years</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T08:38:07.831Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Can BJP Win Keralam in 10 Years? </news:title>
<news:keywords>BJP Kerala, Kerala politics, V Muraleedharan, Hindutva strategy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/07/ajup-chief-humayun-kabir-hints-at-quitting-politics-predicts-bjp-win-in-rejinagar-bypoll</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/8zycookf/20251206311L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AJUP chief and Nowda MLA Humayun Kabir</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T08:36:14.429Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AJUP chief Humayun Kabir hints at quitting politics, predicts BJP win in Rejinagar bypoll</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Humayun Kabir, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Rejinagar bypoll</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/cbi-summons-punjab-cm-manns-osd-rajbir-ghuman-in-corruption-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/7n7plabk/202610073969401.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CBI carried out raids on Tuesday evening at eight locations across Punjab and Chandigarh, which includes Chief Minister Mann's Camp Office in sector 2, Ghuman residence at Gharach and at his friends residence in phase 11. Besides that raids carried in Mohali, Patiala, Ludhiana, Jalandhar and Gurudaspur districts.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T08:35:28.494Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI FIR against Mann’s OSD Ghuman lists 61 counts of alleged wrongdoing flagged by ED</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CBI, Bhagwant Mann</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/news-videos/2026/Oct/07/decisions-have-to-be-taken-unanimously-or-by-majority-sc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/l3uetkhk/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-05-at-7.38.12-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T08:31:42.068Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Decisions have to be taken unanimously or by majority: SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Supreme Court, Election Commission, Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/news-videos/2026/Oct/07/cjp-warns-of-arrests-ahead-of-oct-10</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/q2m8oqhu/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-05-at-8.11.49-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T08:27:55.707Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP Warns Of Arrests Ahead Of Oct 10</news:title>
<news:keywords>CJP protests, electoral rolls, SIR protests, NSA threats</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/expressions/2026/Oct/07/the-untold-story-of-bengalurus-waste-pickers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/79qkbwrw/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-05-at-7.01.57-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T08:23:14.440Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Untold Story of Bengaluru’s Waste Pickers</news:title>
<news:keywords>waste pickers, Bengaluru waste, waste management, zero-waste weddings</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/make-a-movie-and-entertain-people-again-that-will-rebuild-your-image-sc-tells-rajpal-yadav-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-15/tjbddmbz/24rajpalyadav-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/07/internationalfeatures2026oct06cinema-without-borders-conspiracy-theory-the-assassins</loc>
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<image:caption>The Assassin(s) still</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T06:57:34.060Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cinema Without Borders: Conspiracy Theory - The Assassin(s)</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Assassin(s)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/from-dantewada-classrooms-to-medical-colleges-11-tribal-students-secure-mbbs-bds-seats</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/8mhpfhem/IMG-20261006-WA0053.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The students were trained under ‘Choo Lo Aasman’, a flagship residential coaching programme supported by mining major NMDC and the Dantewada district administration.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T06:50:39.999Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From Dantewada classrooms to medical colleges: 11 tribal students secure MBBS, BDS seats</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Choo Lo Aasman</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/07/rising-together-is-indias-vision-for-2036-olympic-bid-presentation-before-ioc-this-month</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya (L) along with Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T06:49:51.166Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Rising Together' is India's vision for 2036 Olympic bid; presentation before IOC this month</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, International Olympic Committee, 2036 Olympic bid</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/07/merino-comes-up-clutch-again-for-spain-as-kane-marks-record-setting-match-with-2-goals-for-england-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Spain's Mikel Merino (L) &amp; England captain Harry Kane.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T06:43:01.480Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Merino comes up clutch again for Spain as Kane marks record-setting match with 2 goals for England</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, England, Spain, Harry Kane, Nations League, Mikel Merino</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/2000-year-old-buddhist-heritage-site-in-jammu-and-kashmir-faces-risk-of-collapse-by-2050-study</loc>
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<image:caption>Buddha image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T06:42:52.957Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2,000-year-old Buddhist heritage site in Jammu and Kashmir faces risk of collapse by 2050: Study</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, J&amp;K, Jhelum River, Buddhist heritage site</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/sc-to-hear-centres-contempt-plea-against-appointment-of-jharkhand-dgp</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T06:40:53.625Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC to hear Centre’s contempt plea against appointment of Jharkhand DGP</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/07/six-arrested-in-bihar-for-murder-attack-on-stf-personnel-three-injured-in-gunfight-with-police</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/q8cuo9l7/202604013730839.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:title>Six arrested in Bihar for murder, attack on STF personnel; three injured in gunfight with police</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, murder, arrested</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Oct/07/paramount-completes-its-takeover-of-warner-bros-to-become-one-hollywood-giant-known-as-skydance</loc>
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<image:caption>A Skydance billboard is displayed outside Paramount Global office in Times Square, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, in New York.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T06:17:12.074Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Paramount completes its takeover of Warner Bros to become one Hollywood giant known as Skydance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment News, Business, warner bros, Paramount, Skydance</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/rahul-fighting-sir-diabolical-duo-busy-filing-fir-cong-says-modi-shah-rattled-desperate</loc>
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<image:caption>Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi and Congress MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Selja Kumari during the INDIA bloc-led protest march from Parliament House to Nirvachan Sadan, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over the alleged irregularities in the electoral roll, in New Delhi on Tuesday. RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha and TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee present.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T06:09:19.354Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul fighting SIR, 'diabolical duo' busy filing FIR: Cong says Modi, Shah 'rattled', 'desperate'</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Rahul Gandhi, Amit Shah, Priyanka Gandhi, PM Narendra Modi​, protest against CEC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/centre-to-launch-josh-teams-across-55-districts-in-11-states-for-tb-elimination</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/sxacr4xq/HJAV-vMaMAA5qKG.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Health Minister J P Nadda will lead the national launch of the teams at Bharat Mandapam here on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T06:07:37.503Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre to launch JOSH teams across 55 districts in 11 states for TB elimination</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, TB elimination, JOSH teams</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/07/israel-strikes-gaza-on-october-7-anniversary-at-least-two-dead-officials</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/yop3r4gp/AFP20261007D2FU3NUv1HighResIsraelPalestinianConflictAnniversary.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People take pictures of the Dizengoff Fountain, filled with red dye in the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv on October 7, 2026, to mark the third anniversary of Hamas's October 7 attack.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T06:04:26.408Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel strikes Gaza on October 7 anniversary, at least two dead: Officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Israel-Hamas war, Gaza genocide</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/07/rbi-raises-fy27-growth-forecast-to-71-sees-inflation-at-52</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/wt8lbm57/20260408122L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T05:55:50.806Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RBI raises FY27 growth forecast to 7.1%, sees inflation at 5.2%</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, GDP growth, Monetary Policy, Sanjay Malhotra, GDP forecast</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/07/spdcl-hits-milestone-in-solar-installations-says-andhra-ministergottipati</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/75g1hv2e/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-07-at-9.54.35-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Minister handed over appointment letters to 46 persons appointed under the compassionate appointment scheme in the APSPDCL jurisdiction.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T05:54:15.403Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SPDCL hits milestone in solar installations, says Andhra Minister
Gottipati</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, APSPDCL, Andhra Minister Gottipati, Andhra Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, El Niño effect, SPDCL</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Oct/07/jio-ipo-shareholding-pattern-promoters-investors-and-public-shareholding-explained</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T05:54:04.880Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jio IPO Shareholding Pattern: Promoters, Investors and Public Shareholding Explained</news:title>
<news:keywords>Express Connect</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/07/malayalamnews2026oct06anusree-kalabhavan-shajohns-pulpally-express-goes-on-floors</loc>
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<image:caption>(L to R) Anusree, Pooja ceremony of Pulpally Express, Kalabhavan Shajohn</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T05:49:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anusree, Kalabhavan Shajohn’s Pulpally Express goes on floors</news:title>
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</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/07/millet-canteen-set-up-at-gvmc-head-office</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/c94xc2lr/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-07-at-10.12.52-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg said more than 500 people visit the head office daily for various civic-related works, apart from officers and employees. The canteen was established to provide them with quality food.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T05:45:53.006Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Millet canteen set up at GVMC head office</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, self-help groups, GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/07/asr-district-ryots-to-make-farm-visits-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/4kuqhrqb/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-07-at-10.11.00-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Alluri Sitarama Raju District Collector T Nishanthi flagged off the visit, which will continue until October 8.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T05:41:23.878Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ASR district ryots to make farm visits in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Alluri Sitarama Raju district, M S Swaminathan Research Foundation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/07/andhra-massive-fire-breaks-out-at-berry-alloys-ltd-two-workers-injured</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-08/dsp06eyt/ANI_20250808003731.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The workers have alleged gross negligence on the part of the management, stating that lack of standard fire safety protocols and protective gear is causing recurrent blazes, putting employees’ lives at severe risk.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T05:36:58.306Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra: Massive fire breaks out at Berry Alloys Ltd, two workers injured</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, APIIC, Fire break out, Berry Alloys Limited</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/07/visakhapatnam-port-authority-cargo-traffic-rises-to-9117-mmt</loc>
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<image:caption>The port handled 46.14 MMT of cargo between April and September 2026, compared with 43.09 MMT during the corresponding period last year, registering a 7 per cent increase. The average vessel waiting time also fell by 37 per cent, from 0.71 hours to 0.45 hours.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T05:31:33.195Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Visakhapatnam Port Authority cargo traffic rises to 91.17 MMT</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA), Lord Willingdon</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/07/oil-rises-and-stocks-fall-as-hormuz-worries-flare</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/g3ebkx2i/AFP20261005D2AA7XFv1HighResUsStocksMarketsNyse.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell, in New York City on October 5, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T05:30:45.608Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oil rises and stocks fall as Hormuz worries flare</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, World, Oil prices, Oil exports, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/07/andhras-neradi-barrage-works-to-take-off-soon</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/7/5/original/Heavyt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vamsadhara River, which originates in Kalahandi district of Odisha, flows 154 km in Odisha and 82 km in AP before joining the Bay of Bengal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T05:25:27.467Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra's Neradi barrage works to take off soon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Bay of Bengal, Neradi Barrage, Vamsadhara Water Dispute Tribunal (WDT)</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Oct/07/from-stagnation-to-progress-transformation-of-purvanchal-and-revival-of-bhadohis-carpet-industry</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-24/z333dya6/Carpet-making</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T05:22:40.688Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From stagnation to progress: Transformation of Purvanchal and revival of Bhadohi’s carpet industry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Express Connect, Purvanchal, Bhadohi’s carpet industry</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/07/israelis-mourn-on-the-anniversary-of-the-oct-7-attack-as-palestinians-grapple-with-war-it-sparked</loc>
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<image:caption>Benny and Maggy Solomon, parents of Hila Solomon, who was killed in the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, attend a memorial marking the third anniversary of the attack at the Nova music festival site near Kibbutz Reim, southern Israel, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T05:18:33.513Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israelis mourn on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack as Palestinians grapple with war it sparked</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Israel-Hamas war, Gaza genocide, Oct. 7 attack</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/07/tension-at-amu-after-protesters-block-attempt-to-shift-student-leader-on-hunger-strike-to-hospital</loc>
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<image:caption>Aligarh Muslim University.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T05:17:53.535Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tension at AMU after protesters block attempt to shift student leader on hunger strike to hospital</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Aligarh Muslim University, hunger strike, campus elections, student protesters</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/07/dmk-spokesperson-calls-rahul-gandhi-duplicitous-over-silence-on-tn-voter-deletions-amid-sir-campaign</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Annadurai asked why alleged voter deletions in Tamil Nadu had not received the same attention from Gandhi as the broader Opposition campaign against the Election Commission.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T05:16:16.876Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK spokesperson calls Rahul Gandhi 'duplicitous' over silence on TN voter deletions amid SIR campaign</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Sir, ​Rahul Gandhi, Saravanan Annadurai</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/07/vizag-to-be-developed-as-maritime-industrial-hub-union-minister-rajnath-singh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/rzm3vsu0/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-07-at-9.58.41-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajnath Singh was speaking at the launch of the first Fleet Support Ship, keel laying of the fifth Fleet Support Ship and inauguration of the upgraded Slipway-4 and 300-tonne Goliath Crane at HSL.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T05:16:00.202Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vizag to be developed as maritime industrial hub: Union Minister Rajnath Singh </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, MSMEs, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Andhra Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/kharge-hosts-opposition-mps-to-sign-letter-seeking-cec-appointment</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/fwp105yf/20260803335L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T05:06:49.521Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kharge hosts Opposition MPs to sign letter seeking CEC appointment </news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/07/historic-lolla-locks-reconstruction-work-begins-in-konaseema-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/22zhxi1b/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-07-at-9.48.18-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Full-scale works are expected to begin shortly, with the navigation chamber bridges targeted for completion by May 2027. The entire project is scheduled to be completed within 18 months, by December 2027.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T05:06:44.042Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Historic Lolla Locks reconstruction work begins in Konaseema district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Godavari, Konaseema district</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/07/ed-raids-20-locations-in-keralam-in-three-cooperative-society-fraud-cases</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-03/zvvs0fyg/newindianexpress2025-08-02ftmrrxybNew-Project-2025-08-02T101733.641.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate (ED) logo.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T05:02:42.007Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED raids 20 locations in Keralam in three cooperative society fraud cases</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Ernakulam, Kozhikode, Enforcement Directorate, Thrissur, Cooperative Society</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/07/rbi-raises-repo-rate-by-25-bps-to-550-guv-says-policy-action-ahead-can-only-be-rate-hike-or-pause</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/m0bumben/RBI_PTI123.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The RBI’s gross income rose 26.42 per cent over the previous year, while expenditure before risk provisions increased 27.60 per cent.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T04:55:26.482Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RBI raises repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50%; Guv says policy action ahead can only be rate hike or pause</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Reserve Bank of India, Repo rate, RBI repo rate, Repo rate hike</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/fir-against-rahul-priyanka-gandhi-supporters-for-alleged-forcible-entry-into-akashvani-bhawan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/3ktr8g4i/PTI10062026000413A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi with Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Pawan Khera, Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, and others, after being stopped by security personnel during a protest march from the Parliament towards the Election Commission of India (ECI) office, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T04:44:11.988Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIR against Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi, supporters for alleged forcible entry into Akashvani Bhawan</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, FIR against Rahul Gandhi, Akashvani Bhawan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/07/rupee-falls-10-paise-to-9645-against-us-dollar-ahead-of-rbi-monetary-policy-decision</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-07/eikl0m6v/ANI_20260320063011.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rupee falls 10 paise to 96.45 against US dollar ahead of RBI monetary policy decision.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T04:36:46.687Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee falls 10 paise to 96.45 against US dollar ahead of RBI monetary policy decision</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, US Dollar, Rupee vs Dollar, Indian Rupee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/07/markets-fall-in-early-trade-after-two-days-of-rally-sensex-falls-460-points</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-03/fej24p4r/AFP20180201YH5R7v3HighResIndiaEconomyBudget.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower in early trade</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T04:26:30.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Markets fall in early trade after two days of rally; Sensex falls 460 points</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, BSE Sensex</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/07/narendra-modi-stirs-a-new-consciousness-in-the-country-andhra-minister-satya</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/aetamuug/New-Project-2026-10-07T094633.242.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>From the word go, Modi as chief minister of Gujarat attracted attention not only in his state but across the nation. His initiatives and efforts as CM established him as a task master and performer who can deliver results and make a difference to the aspirations and lives of the people.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T04:18:29.967Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Narendra Modi stirs a new consciousness in the country: Andhra Minister Satya</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Narendra Modi, PM-ABHIM, ‘Operation Sindoor, Andhra Pradesh  Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/07/up-chief-electoral-officer-rejects-media-report-alleging-mysterious-1618-lakh-voter-additions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/rx91vxv2/New-Project-78.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In a detailed clarification posted on X, the CEO said the report was based on “faulty assumptions” and that the SIR was conducted with “utmost transparency”</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T04:16:00.475Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UP Chief Electoral Officer rejects media report alleging 'mysterious' 16.18 lakh voter additions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, UP POLLS 2027, UP Chief Electoral Officer, SIR UP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/07/ngt-gives-odisha-chief-secy-final-chance-to-respond-on-similipal-resort-project</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/3wpnqn9h/ANI_20260812063258.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Green Tribunal</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T04:15:55.859Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NGT gives Odisha chief secy final chance to respond on Similipal resort project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, National Green Tribunal, Similipal Tiger Reserve</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/07/22-year-old-woman-teenaged-boy-end-life-by-consuming-pesticide-in-odishas-taptapani-forest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-14/6utgqtx1/ANI_20250414142607.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police searched the forest with the help of locals and located Santoshini, who was also rushed to the health centre. Doctors declared both dead on arrival.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T04:13:15.940Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>22-year-old woman, teenaged boy end life by consuming pesticide in Odisha's Taptapani forest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, suicide, Pesticide, teenaged boy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/07/two-killed-as-truck-crashes-into-parked-auto-rickshaw-in-odishas-gajapati-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-05/q3j1pcl1/202506053421606.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On being informed, Gurandi police reached the spot, seized the truck and sent the bodies to the district headquarters hospital at Paralakhemundi for postmortem.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T04:09:22.738Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two killed as truck crashes into parked auto-rickshaw in Odisha's Gajapati district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Truck-auto-rickshaw collision</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/07/sit-found-lapses-not-fraud-in-group1-mains-andhra-hc-told</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-04/7bmeamhy/HC-raps.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T04:08:12.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIT found lapses, not fraud in Group‑1 Mains, Andhra HC told</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, APPSC, Andhra HC, Special Investigation Team (SIT)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/07/wrong-upi-transfer-bank-of-india-branch-in-odisha-told-to-refund-rs-7001</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/kh1leflx/202610013961796.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The payments were intended for the SBI account of his mother, Suprabha Sahu, but were instead credited to the BoI account of S K Afroz at Ichinda in Mayurbhanj district.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T04:07:48.095Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wrong UPI transfer: Bank of India branch in Odisha told to refund Rs 7,001</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bank of India, Wrong UPI transfer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/protest-against-cec-congress-leadership-steps-in-assuages-ally-disquiet-over-sit-in-strategy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/kljwhpsc/PTI10062026000193A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at All India Radio after being stopped by security personnel during a protest march from Parliament towards the Election Commission of India (ECI) office, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T04:07:22.771Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Protest against CEC: Congress leadership steps in, assuages ally disquiet over sit-in strategy</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress leadership, INDIA bloc, Vote theft, protest against CEC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/07/sri-cement-on-expansion-plans-in-andhra-pradesh-with-rs-67k-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-15/apdau14x/C_40_1_CH1546_37019350.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Industries Minister TG Bharath.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T04:05:11.547Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sri Cement on expansion plans in Andhra Pradesh with Rs 6.7K crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, TG Bharat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/07/from-birthday-and-wedding-to-funeral-rayagada-awaits-martyrs-final-journey</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/wc3ubkdp/weiling2103205.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Assam Rifles jawan V Teja</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T04:02:49.762Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From birthday and wedding to funeral: Rayagada awaits martyr’s final journey</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Martyr, V Teja</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/07/to-woo-gen-z-andhra-minister-lokesh-plans-posts-on-merit-notrecommendations</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/by909ted/To-woo-Gen.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>From another perspective, Gen Z seeks recognition based on talent and performance. Lokesh now aims to set a new precedent by combining these elements and leveraging technology. He plans to automatically award certain nominated posts to workers recognised as Best Worker five or more times on the ‘MyTDP’ app.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T04:01:19.309Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>To woo Gen Z, TDP working president Nara Lokesh plans party posts on merit, not recommendations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Gen Z, Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh, Andhra Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Telugu Desam Party (TDP)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/07/35-year-old-shot-dead-by-neighbour-at-nimchhak-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-15/ibmprlfr/ANI_20250911025827.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The bullet hit him in the chest, leaving him seriously injured.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T04:00:57.776Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>35-year-old shot dead by neighbour at Nimchhak in Odisha </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, shot dead, neighbour</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/07/carcasses-of-elephant-crocodile-found-in-boudh-and-kendrapara</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/vl6xrb72/Carcasses.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Carcass of a 14-feet-long crocodile.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:58:27.744Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Carcasses of elephant, crocodile found in Boudh and Kendrapara</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Elephant carcass, crocodile carcass</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/07/andhra-cm-naidu-deputy-cm-pawan-kalyan-focus-on-local-seat-sharing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/5uaj8qyr/Naidu-PK-focus.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The leaders also discussed the selection of mayoral candidates for key municipal corporations and the broader electoral strategy of the ruling alliance.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:57:57.867Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra CM Naidu, Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan focus on ‘local’ seat-sharing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, Andhra deputy CM Pawan Kalyan, seat-sharing talks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/07/dalit-sarpanch-assault-nhrc-begins-probe</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/83vdrts2/newindianexpress2026-10-01q2y8zlbsTNIEimport2023116originalNHRCDelhi-1200.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The team, comprising NHRC deputy SP Isam Singh, Gugan Ram and Shashi Bala Sharma, arrived in Kendrapara on Monday night for a four-day visit to conduct a detailed inquiry into a complaint filed by sarpanch Chameli Ojha (33).</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:56:43.465Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dalit sarpanch assault: NHRC begins probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, NHRC, Dalit sarpanch assault</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Oct/07/267-village-health-clinics-inaugurated-across-andhra-by-minister-satya</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/bojmu4h9/267-Village.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The main event was held at Janardhanapuram village in Krishna district’s Gudivada division, where he launched a new clinic. Almost, 266 other facilities across 87 Assembly constituencies built at a total cost of around Rs 105 crore were launched virtually.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:54:48.991Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>267 Village Health Clinics inaugurated across Andhra by Minister Satya  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav, Andhra Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, PM-ABHIM scheme</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/07/andhra-deputy-cm-pawan-launches-six-urban-forests-three-eco-tourism-projects</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/18mw19ic/Pawan-launches-6-urban.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan virtually inaugurated six new Urban Forests (Nagara Vanalu) and three eco-tourism projects in AP on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:54:11.775Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Deputy CM Pawan launches six urban forests, three eco-tourism projects</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, APFDC, Andhra Deputy CM Pawan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/07/mentally-challenged-patient-jumps-off-water-tank-at-scb-medical-college-and-hospital</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/5uevarth/SCB_Medical_College_Hospital.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>SCB Medical College and Hospital.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:53:25.222Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mentally-challenged patient jumps off water tank at SCB Medical College and Hospital</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, SCB Medical College and Hospital, Mentally-challenged patient</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/07/nagababu-sets-50-per-cent-andhra-pradesh-green-cover-target-by-2047</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-28/yknk2088/Nagababu.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Presiding over the committee’s inaugural meeting at Aranya Bhavan in Mangalagiri on Tuesday, Nagababu unveiled an integrated roadmap for the 2026-27 financial year, calling for seamless inter-departmental coordination among forestry, municipal, panchayat raj, R&amp;B, education, and industrial bodies.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:52:31.107Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nagababu sets 50 per cent Andhra Pradesh green cover target by 2047</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Panchayat Raj, Konidela Nagababu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/07/trump-blames-france-unrest-on-islam-migration</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/q8tfeg4z/trump.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump has long criticized European immigration policies</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:50:55.571Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump blames France unrest on Islam, migration</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, trump, islam, migration, France unrest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/07/34-per-cent-bc-quota-tdp-all-set-for-legal-fight-in-sc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/sdw75iuf/BC-quota.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TDP leaders at a press conference in New Delhi on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:49:28.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>34 per cent BC quota: TDP all set for legal fight in SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, TDP, Backward Classes, Civil Aviation minister K Ram Mohan Naidu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/07/orissa-hc-seeks-government-response-on-tobacco-ban</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-09/g6yxqt1l/C_1_1_CH1035_110063513.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of loose tobacco used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:48:35.296Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Orissa HC seeks government response on tobacco ban</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Tobacco ban</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/07/women-saved-rs-3550-crore-under-andhras-stree-shakti-scheme-says-cm-naidu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/qomuxl86/Women-saved-3550.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Free bus travel for women scheme Stree Shakti.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:47:18.152Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women saved Rs 3,550 crore under Andhra's Stree Shakti scheme, says CM Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, APSRTC, Stree Shakti Scheme, Andhra Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/07/all-23-indian-crew-rescued-after-ukraine-drone-attack-sets-russian-oil-tanker-on-fire</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/t4zfhzx9/New-Project-77.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This screen grab taken from X shows a fire on a vessel believed to be an oil tanker at the Russian city of Sochi on the Black Sea, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:47:10.276Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drone attack sets oil tanker ablaze off Russia, all 23 Indian crew members rescued</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, India, drone attack, Ukraine drone attack, Russian oil tanker, Indian crew rescued, Aframax Rio</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/07/construct-data-centre-at-own-risk-andhra-hc-to-developer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-20/7liflae7/HC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:43:23.409Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Construct data centre at own risk: Andhra HC to developer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh High Court, National Green Tribunal (NGT), State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/07/chikungunya-cases-on-the-rise-in-thiruvananthapuram-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/99lxcx6x/28-and-rising.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Within the first five days of October, a total of nine cases were reported in Thiruvananthapuram.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/qpbmfy14/Chikunguny.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:41:57.905Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chikungunya cases on the rise in Thiruvananthapuram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Chikungunya cases</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Oct/07/suspects-in-direct-contact-with-pios-andhra-intelligence-cell-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/yk03shkb/New-Project-2026-10-07T090858.894.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Annam Sai Varaprasad, a civilian contract driver engaged for Naval officers, was arrested in Vizag for allegedly sharing sensitive or classified information relating to Naval and defence establishments with a Pakistan-based intelligence operative and receiving money in return, police said.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:40:59.173Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Suspects in direct contact with PIOs: Andhra Intelligence Cell Probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, Pakistan Intelligence Operatives (PIOs), AP Counter Intelligence Cell</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/07/circuit-house-row-odisha-oppn-smells-rat-in-panposh-sub-collectors-transfer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/92h83z5q/img-20261006-wa0134095110.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>File photo of Panposh sub-collector Chandrakant Mallick (right) with Prakash Paswan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:40:50.171Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Circuit House row: Odisha Oppn smells rat in Panposh sub-collector's transfer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Chandrakant Mallick, Circuit House row, Prakash Paswan, Rourkela Circuit House case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/07/kerala-university-land-survey-begins-amid-row-over-akg-centre-property</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/r4mmvgw6/cats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Revenue officials undertaking a survey of the land belonging to Kerala University, on the directions of the High Court, on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:40:11.577Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala University land survey begins amid row over AKG Centre property</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala University, AKG centre</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/07/supply-of-all-medicines-streamlined-in-govt-hospitals-across-kerala-says-minister-k-muraleedharan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/bgq5f2em/medicines100307.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials confirmed that medicines procured through Kerala Medical Services Corporation Limited (KMSCL) have been transferred from district warehouses to local health centres.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:39:02.625Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supply of all medicines streamlined in govt hospitals across Kerala, says minister K Muraleedharan </news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Antibiotics, medicines</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/07/odisha-dy-cm-pravati-releases-rs-9926-cr-for-shgs-reviews-development-works-in-cuttack</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/z2hm4ayg/2658subhadra082605.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy CM Pravati Parida addressing the function held for release of funds for SHGs on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:37:22.361Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha Dy CM Pravati releases Rs 99.26 cr for SHGs; reviews development works in Cuttack</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha, self-help groups, Pravati Parida</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/07/thiruvananthapuram-international-airport-parking-fee-hike-trade-union-agitation-forces-waiver-for-workers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/abwpbp8j/Hike-in-airport-parking.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thiruvananthapuram International Airport</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:36:49.319Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thiruvananthapuram International Airport parking fee hike: Trade union agitation forces waiver for workers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, parking fee hike</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/07/artists-spread-the-kesariya-charm-in-kochi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/yr6azq5o/song3060834.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Artists perform Rajasthani folk songs at the The Indian Artisans Haat being held in Kaloor Stadium.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/195af023/the-Kesariya.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kalighat paintings from Bengal</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/vh8tm5kh/Kesariya-charm.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kauna baskets from Manipur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:34:03.644Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Artists spread the Kesariya charm in Kochi  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kesariya, The Indian Artisans Haat</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/india-pushes-early-adoption-of-anti-terror-convention-seeks-accountability-for-pahalgam-attack</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/axxap9f6/New-Project-76.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MP Biplab Kumar Deb delivered India's National Statement at the 81st Session of the UNGA of the Sixth Committee on the agenda item “Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism.”</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:33:12.128Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India pushes early adoption of anti-terror convention, seeks accountability for Pahalgam attack</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/07/assembly-panel-urges-odisha-govt-to-conduct-scientific-study-on-neradi-barrage-impact</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/24sqkcbq/RP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Senior BJD MLA and former minister Ranendra Pratap Swain.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:32:46.768Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assembly panel urges Odisha govt to conduct scientific study on Neradi barrage impact</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Ranendra Pratap Swain, Neradi Barrage, Odisha Water Resources Department</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/07/decade-on-vaduthala-railway-overbridge-dream-inches-closer-towards-realisation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/8327g1yf/Decade-on-Vaduthala.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Preparatory work for the ROB construction going on at Vaduthala.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:31:56.709Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Decade on, Vaduthala railway overbridge dream inches closer towards realisation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Vaduthala railway overbridge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/07/kalamassery-gangrape-survivor-was-forced-to-consume-beer-drugs-says-husband</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/rprnm0mz/202605233799194.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>When she attempted to escape by locking herself inside a bathroom, the accused allegedly broke open the door. She subsequently lost consciousness</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:30:09.843Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kalamassery gangrape: Survivor was forced to consume beer &amp; drugs, says husband</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, drugs, beer, Kalamassery gangrape</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/07/16-year-old-girl-dies-after-being-hit-by-hyva-truck-in-odishas-athagarh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/4x6w2kya/death.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:29:34.353Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>16-year-old girl dies after being hit by Hyva truck in Odisha's Athagarh </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, speeding truck</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/07/odisha-govt-inks-15-mous-to-boost-states-skill-ecosystem</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-18/jtyqkjcm/P_3978264655.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Skill Development and Technical Education (SDTE) Minister Sampad Chandra Swain.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:27:20.815Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha Govt inks 15 MoUs to boost state's skill ecosystem </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha government, Sampad Chandra Swain, employability</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/07/us-delegation-and-iit-tirupati-discuss-research-ties</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/p91flmsx/delegation-and-IIT-Tirupati.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IIT Tirupati Director Prof KN Satyanarayana and Dean, Global Engagement, Alumni and Corporate Relations (GAC), Prof Suresh Jain received the delegation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:25:56.321Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US delegation and IIT-Tirupati discuss research ties</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, IIT-Tirupati, India-US academic partnership</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/07/odisha-dgp-directs-sps-to-ensure-student-elections-are-peaceful-free-of-violence</loc>
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<image:caption>DGP Vinaytosh Mishra chairing a high-level meeting.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu during review meeting with the officials and the contract companies involved in the construction works of Amaravati on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:24:00.952Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu sets Rs 2K crore monthly target for Amaravati construction works</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:21:28.414Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As campus poll buzz gains pace in Odisha, aspiring candidates pick up outreach initiatives</news:title>
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<image:caption>Swiss Confederation president Guy Parmelin at the Noida airport | express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:19:38.368Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Top Swiss delegation visits Noida 
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/07/womn-scheme-will-be-expanded-to-tourist-hubs-minister-bindhu-krishna</loc>
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<image:caption>Women and Child Welfare Minister Bindhu Krishna inaugurating a sanitary napkin vending machine and incinerator installed at the KSRTC bus terminal in Thampanoor on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:18:48.614Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WOMN scheme will be expanded to tourist hubs: Minister Bindhu Krishna</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/07/delhi-expands-newborn-screening-scheme-to-cover-63-genetic-metabolic-disorders</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and state Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during the launch of healthcare initiatives at ASHA Sammelan 2026 under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:18:00.774Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi expands newborn screening scheme to cover 63 genetic, metabolic disorders</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/07/tdp-seeks-explanations-from-leaders-over-disputes-3</loc>
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<image:caption>Palla sought an explanation from Denduluru MLA Chintamaneni Prabhakar over allegations linked to the toll plaza incident. Palla considered the statements given by toll plaza staff and lorry drivers and sought details about the circumstances surrounding the incident.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:17:19.134Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TDP seeks explanations from leaders over disputes</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/07/shortage-of-skilled-tappers-rubber-board-turns-to-women-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:caption>Over the past month, 1,256 women have undergone training.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:16:39.878Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shortage of skilled tappers, Rubber Board turns to women in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, rubber plantation sector, rubber tappers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/07/new-45-km-drain-to-tackle-chronic-waterlogging-across-four-delhi-constituencies</loc>
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<news:title>New 4.5-km drain to tackle chronic waterlogging across four Delhi constituencies</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/07/odisha-ceo-announces-special-drive-to-include-left-out-voters</loc>
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<image:caption>Odisha: CEO launches three-day drive to enrol left-out eligible voters.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:15:58.724Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha CEO announces special drive to include left-out voters</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/07/cm-majhi-says-odisha-ready-for-next-defence-manufacturing-unit</loc>
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<image:caption>Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:14:09.311Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Majhi says Odisha ready for next defence manufacturing unit</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/07/forest-minister-shibu-baby-ex-ifs-officer-trade-charges-over-chinnakkanal-relocation</loc>
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<image:caption>Forest Minister Shibu Baby John converses with lawyer Harish Vasudevan as retired IFS officer Prakriti Srivastava looks on during the Vana Spandanam Wildlife Week Celebrations in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:13:41.580Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Forest minister Shibu Baby, ex-IFS officer trade charges over Chinnakkanal relocation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Chinnakkanal relocation, Shibu Baby</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/07/andhra-legal-clinic-hears-dalit-atrocity-victims</loc>
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<image:caption>National Convener of DSS Jhansi Geddam during the legal clinic on violence against Adivasi women and girls in Vijayawada on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:13:13.511Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra: Legal clinic hears Dalit atrocity victims</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, POCSO, SC/ ST act, dalit atrocity case, Dalit Sthree Sakthi (DSS)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/07/shortage-of-quality-mall-space-in-chennai-pushes-retailers-to-high-streets</loc>
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<image:caption>Showrooms of jewellery retailer on Velachery Main Road</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:12:47.949Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shortage of quality mall space in Chennai pushes retailers to high streets</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, chennai, mall space</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/07/delhi-cops-promotion-put-on-hold-amid-sexual-harassment-allegation-by-journalists-during-poll-protest</loc>
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<image:caption>ACP accused of harassing journalist asks to defer promotion, government modifies order</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:12:17.681Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi cop’s promotion put on hold amid sexual harassment allegation by journalists during poll protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, ACP Vivek Bhagat</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/07/hal-in-odishas-koraput-gets-second-production-line-for-shakti-engines</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi greets Defence Minister Rajnath Singh by presenting him local products of Koraput at HAL Sunabeda.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:12:04.750Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HAL in Odisha's Koraput gets second production line for Shakti engines</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Rajnath Singh, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Mohan Charan Majhi, indigenous helicopters</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/07/ldf-alleges-deal-udf-rejects-charge-bjp-welcomes-kerala-hc-verdict-quashing-sugathans-kaapa-detention</loc>
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<image:caption>LDF parliamentary party leader S P Deepak accused the government of failing to make adequate preparations for the legal proceedings.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:10:55.472Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LDF alleges deal, UDF rejects charge; BJP welcomes Kerala HC verdict quashing Sugathan’s KAAPA detention </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, R Sugathan, KAAPA detention</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/07/vijayawada-utsav-20-preparations-begin</loc>
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<image:caption>TDP leader Budda Venkanna and others releasing Vijayawada Utsav air balloon at Punnami Ghat.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:09:39.826Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijayawada Utsav 2.0 preparations begin</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/07/puri-airport-project-gets-environment-crz-clearance</loc>
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<image:caption>Puri airport project gets environment, CRZ clearance.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:09:30.736Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Puri airport project gets environment, CRZ clearance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, greenfield airport, Puri Airport, MoEFCC clearance</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/07/high-drama-at-the-air-barricades-buses-rolls-and-a-day-long-gandhis-sit-in</loc>
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<image:caption>Security was tightened near Nirvachan Sadan as INDIA Bloc MPs marched from Makar Dwar towards the Election Commission of India office</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:06:01.656Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>High drama at the AIR: Barricades, buses, rolls and a day-long Gandhis’ sit-in</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, SIR protests</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/07/archer-dhiraj-returns-to-vijayawada-with-two-asian-games-silver-medals</loc>
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<image:caption>Mother of B Dheeraj-Asian Games Silver medalist in Archery shares an emotional moment on his arrival at Vijayawada International Airport.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:03:23.583Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Archer Dhiraj returns to Vijayawada with two Asian Games silver medals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, silver medal, 2026 Asian Games</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/07/thiruvananthapuram-corp-councillor-sugathans-kaapa-detention-quashed</loc>
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<image:caption>Thiruvananthapuram corporation councillor R Sugathan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:01:59.631Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thiruvananthapuram corp councillor Sugathan’s KAAPA detention quashed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, R Sugathan, Thiruvananthapuram Corporation councillor</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/07/patna-diary-rohini-returns-to-lalus-side-after-11-months-but-tejashwi-is-absent-from-airport-reunion</loc>
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<image:caption>File | Lalu Prasad Yadav with daughter Rohini.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T03:01:49.007Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Patna Diary: Rohini returns to Lalu’s side after 11 months, but Tejashwi is absent from airport reunion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/07/karnataka-cabinet-gives-nod-for-5-way-split-of-bengaluru-police</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Cabinet gives nod for 5-way split of Bengaluru police.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:57:18.314Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Cabinet gives nod for 5-way split of Bengaluru police</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru City Police, Karnataka cabinet, Bengaluru Police Commissionerate</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/07/workers-stir-continues-madurai-corporation-plans-night-shift-to-clear-trash</loc>
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<image:caption>Thousands of sanitation workers, drivers and other workers associated with the CITU, Tamil Nadu Sanitation Workers’ Progressive Union and the Labour Progressive Union of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi trade unions went on indefinite strike starting Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:56:56.204Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Workers' stir continues, Madurai corporation plans night shift to clear trash</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurai Corporation, Workers' stir</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/two-wheelers-are-indias-top-choice-for-daily-work-commute-used-by-426-of-workers</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:56:52.492Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two-wheelers are India’s top choice for daily work commute, used by 42.6% of workers</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/07/karnataka-forest-officer-gets-three-years-in-jail-rs-138-cr-fine-in-corruption-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/a41ocyck/ANI_20250221084452.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka forest officer gets three years in jail, Rs 1.38 cr fine in corruption case.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:55:13.240Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka forest officer gets three years in jail, Rs 1.38 cr fine in corruption case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, disproportionate assets, Prevention of Corruption Act, Assistant Conservator of Forests</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/07/us-woman-who-survived-botched-execution-is-conscious-speaking-lawyers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/gjrwchre/christa-Pike.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Emergency vehicles arrive at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution after the execution of Christa Pike was halted Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:54:24.671Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US woman who survived botched execution is conscious, speaking: lawyers</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US Woman, Christa Pike, botched execution, Tennessee prison</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/07/bjp-eyes-hat-trick-in-nandigram</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/c1szwsna/PTI10062026000071B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Women voters line up in a queue outside a polling station to cast their votes during the Assembly by-election in Nandigram constituency, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:52:37.832Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP eyes hat-trick in Nandigram</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Nandigram bypoll, Rejinagar bypoll</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/07/kerala-records-over-10000-cases-of-domestic-violence-in-three-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/sm5tof8r/State-records-over-10000-cases.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Families may be reluctant to have their daughters return home after marriage, leaving some women feeling that staying with an abusive husband is their only option.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/c0jb8074/WILL.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:51:38.506Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala records over 10,000 cases 
of domestic violence in three years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Domestic Violence</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/07/bengaluru-south-city-corpn-cleans-709-vacant-sites-in-two-months</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/5qwdljwq/BeFunky-collage-2026-10-07T081935.871.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Before (L) and after cleaning of a large vacant plot in Begur.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:51:33.996Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru South City Corpn cleans 709 vacant sites in two months</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, bengaluru south city corporation, Freedom from Waste, vacant sites</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/07/three-months-after-ncsc-direction-340-theerthakadu-dalits-not-given-patta-yet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/pao574fh/P_4848095570.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nearly three months have passed since the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) directed the Madurai district administration to ensure basic amenities for 340 families of Theerthakadu, a Dalit settlement.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:51:05.918Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three months after NCSC direction, 340 Theerthakadu Dalits not given patta yet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Patta, Theerthakadu Dalits</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/07/justice-league-officials-pulled-up-for-refund-delay</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-23/omyfirem/Govt-nod.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:50:32.429Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Justice league | Officials pulled up for refund delay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court, Lok Adalat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/not-a-change-paradigmatic-shift-a-sportspersons-prime-minister</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-20/ogjsk0xz/Ela6.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>From a child at Khokhara to representing India, I saw Modi’s support for sport up close, says Elavenil Valarivan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:49:25.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Not a change, paradigmatic shift: A sportsperson’s prime minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sports News, Narendra Modi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/07/kiifb-spent-rs-100-crore-on-ldf-governments-pr-drive</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/ppxy09r2/KIIFB.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) logo.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:48:25.955Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KIIFB spent Rs 100 crore on LDF government’s PR drive</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, LDF, KIIFB</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/07/telangana-government-ensuring-247-power-supply-despite-drop-in-generation-deputy-cm-bhatti</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/i0yi2n22/Govt-ensuring.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy lay the foundation stone for a centralised community kitchen in Munagala.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:47:27.326Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana government ensuring 24/7 power supply despite drop in generation: Deputy CM Bhatti</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana government, TRANSCO, Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/07/karnataka-targets-50-of-indias-space-market-minister-priyank-kharge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/6g8tgbag/pic-1063604.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Priyank Kharge speaking at the Bengaluru Tech Summit prelude on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:46:11.286Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka targets 50% of India's space market: Minister Priyank Kharge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Priyank Kharge, Bengaluru Tech Summit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/07/madras-hc-says-disciplinary-action-against-tasmac-staff-must-follow-natural-justice</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-24/b4rg2oo7/202609243952776.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:45:50.005Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC says disciplinary action against TASMAC staff must follow natural justice</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras HC, Tasmac staff</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/07/bjp-afraid-of-rahuls-fight-to-save-democracy-voting-rights-cm-revanth</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-23/64r56o4h/ANI_20250220134437.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana CM Revanth Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:43:51.942Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP afraid of Rahul’s fight to save democracy, voting rights: CM Revanth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, CEC Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/07/1117-new-officers-to-hasten-sir-process-in-greater-bengaluru-authority-limits</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/04okmvmm/SIR-deletions.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:43:47.602Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>1,117 new officers to hasten SIR process in Greater Bengaluru Authority limits</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Special Intensive Revision, Karnataka SIR</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/07/keralam-women-spend-three-times-national-average-on-work-commute</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-15/mw7jw334/surge.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nearly one in two urban women workers (46.8%) in Keralam who travel more than 1 km to work use a bus as their primary mode of transport.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/95oshxwq/kera.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:43:16.543Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam women spend three times national average on work commute</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Women Workers, commuting</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/07/ministers-ctr-nirmal-kumar-aadhav-arjuna-move-hc-against-defamation-suit-over-veeramani-remarks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/37q08bjv/defamation.PNG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aadhav Arjuna, Nirmal Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:43:07.447Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ministers CTR Nirmal Kumar, Aadhav Arjuna move HC against defamation suit over Veeramani remarks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Aadhav Arjuna, CTR Nirmal Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/07/after-lalbagh-scouting-for-tunnel-road-land-hits-a-wall</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/h5uixktz/k-lalbagh-rock-1121552.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Following intense public backlash, the government was forced to realign the tunnel route to bypass the Lalbagh Botanical Garden.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/atodwl8s/ss.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:42:05.971Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After Lalbagh, scouting for tunnel road land hits a wall </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Tunnel road</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/07/trump-schedules-call-with-putin-over-suspected-siberian-lab-plague-death</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-13/4kw874l1/Russia-Ukraine-war.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G-20 Summit on July 7, 2017, in Hamburg, Germany.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:41:12.544Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump schedules call with Putin over suspected Siberian lab plague death</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Trump-Putin talks, Siberian lab plague death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/07/centre-must-fix-sugarcane-msp-at-rs-6k-says-karnataka-minister-satish-jarkiholi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-20/sp32filc/No-question-of.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Public Works Department Minister Satish Jarkiholi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:38:25.463Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre must fix sugarcane MSP at Rs 6K, says Karnataka Minister Satish Jarkiholi </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Satish Jarkiholi, Minimum Support Price</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/07/form-7-applications-submitted-as-per-rules-says-telangana-bjp-chief-ramchander</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/4uhoo7js/applications-submitted.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ramchander Rao recalled that Rahul Gandhi and Abhishek Manu Singhvi had alleged in 2018 that Telangana had 70 lakh bogus votes. The state BJP chief also cited claims by Congress leeders Kamal Nath and Sachin Pilot of 60 lakh and 45 lakh duplicate voters in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan respectively.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:37:48.764Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Form-7 applications submitted as per rules, says Telangana BJP chief Ramchander</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi, INDIA bloc, BJP chief N Ramchander Rao, Special Intensive Revision (SIR)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/07/karnataka-hikes-cash-reward-for-asian-games-champs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/4zm85tds/dk30610chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar felicitates athletes from Karnataka who represented India at the recent Asian Games.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:36:47.316Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka hikes cash reward for Asian Games champs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, DK Shivakumar, Asian Games 2026, Target Olympics scheme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/07/form-7-being-used-to-target-muslim-voters-in-hyderabad-mp-owaisi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/75f3wbkj/Form-7-being.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Asaduddin Owaisi also questioned how a single individual could submit 122 Form-7 applications and demanded to know who the person was and how the applications had been submitted in such large numbers.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:34:07.249Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Form-7 being used to target Muslim voters in Hyderabad: MP Owaisi </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, hyderabad, AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi, Special Intensive Revision (SIR)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/07/ed-arrests-axed-kpsc-chairman-member-geetha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-03/zvvs0fyg/newindianexpress2025-08-02ftmrrxybNew-Project-2025-08-02T101733.641.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate (ED) logo.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:33:53.773Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED arrests axed KPSC chairman, member Geetha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Public Service Commission, Shivashankarappa S Sahukar, KPSC scam, KPSC recruitment scam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/07/pocso-case-stayed-with-avs-despite-child-related-mandate-raises-questions-over-police-handling</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/rj4zhzvk/Year-after-1st-FIR.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:33:04.628Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>POCSO case stayed with AVS despite child-related mandate, raises questions over police handling</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, police, POCSO case, AVS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/07/students-retired-hands-kerala-enlists-grassroots-army-to-fight-cybercrime</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-16/w2e0o23q/cyber-crime.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/163p0tjm/state.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:33:04.146Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Students, retired hands... Kerala enlists grassroots army to fight cybercrime</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, cybercrime, cybercrime deepdive</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/07/farmers-in-karnatakas-drought-hit-gadag-migrating-to-cities</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/pang24td/farmers-protest082605.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An official speaks to farmers in a Gadag village on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:32:17.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farmers in Karnataka's drought-hit Gadag migrating to cities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Gadag, drought relief, gadag farmers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/07/messi-bids-emotional-farewell-to-argentina-after-21-years-signing-off-with-goal-and-two-assists</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/avgsyf7r/AP26280074271709.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Argentina's Lionel Messi and teammates watch a drone show at the end of his final match for the national team, a soccer friendly against Benin, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Oct.6, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:32:15.295Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Messi bids emotional farewell to Argentina after 21 years, signing off with goal and two assists</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Lionel Messi, Messi farewell</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/07/dont-force-power-consumers-to-pay-for-your-mistakes-brs-harish-to-telangana-government</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/u43vqc4l/harishrao1090338.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former minister Harish Rao addressing media during a press conference at TRS Bhavan in Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:29:55.586Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Don’t force power consumers to pay for your mistakes: BRS Harish to Telangana government</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana government, BRS leader T Harish Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/07/non-members-can-buy-subsidised-fertilisers-from-agricultural-cooperative-societies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/o1kdtp6i/members-can-also-buy-subsidised.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The department has now decided to allow all farmers to purchase seeds and fertilisers from the point-of-sale counters at PACCS.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:29:16.834Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Non-members can buy subsidised fertilisers from agricultural cooperative societies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Cooperative societies, subsidised fertilisers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/07/iisc-closer-to-converting-carbon-dioxide-into-methanol-like-fuel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/ji861ksk/pressreleasenatcommshivam-chaturvedi064024.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The surface of a copper catalyst depicting CO2 hydrogenation.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:29:04.545Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IISc closer to converting carbon dioxide into methanol-like fuel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Fuel, Indian Institute of Science, Carbon dioxide</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/07/four-of-family-booked-for-murder-bid-on-panchayat-development-officerin-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/9bdrltrn/ANI_20251223031005.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:27:32.347Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four of family booked for murder bid on panchayat development officer in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru South, murder bid, road encroachment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/07/kalaripayattu-diploma-course-draws-traditional-trainers-ire-across-keralam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/yvh0ots8/Kalaripay.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Out of over 1,000 established kalaris in Kerala, 135 applied, but only 40 centres were granted affiliation-specifically those that remitted the Rs 1 lakh fee.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:26:00.241Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kalaripayattu diploma course draws traditional trainers’ ire across Keralam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kalaripayattu, Kalaripayattu diploma course</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/07/telangana-hc-tells-cops-to-issue-notice-to-brss-krishank-in-social-media-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-03/4uvmcfux/ANI_20260709114723.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:25:35.943Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC tells cops to issue notice to BRS's Krishank in social media case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, TPCC, Telangana HC, BRS, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/07/cover-up-attempt-being-probed-in-veeramani-case-police-tell-court</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/ni7o6dab/C_1_1_CH1405_124473236.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gem Granites chairman R Veeramani</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:24:50.825Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cover-up attempt being probed in Veeramani case, police tell court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, madras high court, R Veeramani</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/07/bengaluru-mumbai-vande-bharat-sleeper-likely-to-run-via-kalaburagi-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/19pj5cbq/202604073739042.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat sleeper likely to run via Kalaburagi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:24:05.923Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat sleeper likely to run via Kalaburagi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, South Western Railway, Vande Bharat sleeper</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/07/gold-rings-given-to-3823-newborns-at-gcc-hospitals</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/4rr5fox5/given-to-3823.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aadhav Arjuna presents a gold ring to a newborn baby at the Urban Community Health Centre in Ayanavaram</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:22:15.728Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gold rings given to 3,823 newborns at GCC hospitals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, newborns, gold ring</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/07/students-to-lend-helping-hand-to-elderly-via-kerala-governments-honour-a-home-scheme</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/0un55ijy/Students-to-lend.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AI-generated image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:21:53.627Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Students to lend helping hand to elderly via Kerala government’s ‘Honour A Home’ scheme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, elderly, old-age home, Honour A Home</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/07/revised-hyderabads-kbr-flyover-meils-responsibility</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/28rxke4d/revised-KBR.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A file photo of the works taken up earlier around KBR Park.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:21:45.610Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Revised Hyderabad's KBR flyover MEIL’s responsibility</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, hyderabad, GHMC, Megha Engineering &amp; Infrastructures Limited (MEIL)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/07/rahul-gandhi-creating-confusion-over-sir-says-union-minister-kumaraswamy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/5msxicgl/hdk104400.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy participates in the Kempegowda Jayanti celebrations at Mulbagal in Kolar district on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:20:36.076Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi creating confusion over SIR, says Union Minister Kumaraswamy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, HD Kumaraswamy, ​Rahul Gandhi, Special Intensive Revision, Karnataka SIR</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/07/house-scheme-sanitary-staff-want-eligibility-criteria-revised</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-30/fp5ntsc9/202607303884104.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The sanitary workers’ union has urged the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) to reconsider the eligibility criteria prescribed for temporary sanitary workers to apply for the concrete houses.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:20:14.737Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>House scheme: Sanitary staff want eligibility criteria revised</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, GCC, sanitary staff</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/07/five-bikers-from-four-countries-on-an-india-adventure-first-stop-kochi-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/x5u0bmg4/contries5075649.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The five foreign tourists, who are on an all-India motorcycle trip that began in Kochi, riding through M G Road on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:19:31.269Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five bikers from four countries on an India adventure — first stop, Kochi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kochi, bikers, all-India motorcycle trip</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/07/qr-codes-mandatory-for-advertisements-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/g6xhov9i/newindianexpress2025-04-211umwz9b7P411986344.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:18:04.441Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>QR codes mandatory for advertisements in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Advertisements, hyderabad, QR Code, HYDRAA, Core Urban Area (CURE)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/07/bike-stunts-six-more-held-20-vehicles-seized-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/d7rsli5o/Bike-stunts.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:17:45.400Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bike stunts: Six more held, 20 vehicles seized in Chennai </news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Bike Stunts, vehicles seized</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/07/two-firs-registered-in-karnatakas-jayanagar-malleswaram-over-alleged-fraudulent-form-7-applications</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-18/6jjqjw9q/SIR-done.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:17:25.609Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two FIRs registered in Karnataka's Jayanagar, Malleswaram over alleged fraudulent Form 7 applications </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, voter deletions, Karnataka SIR, Form 7</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/07/lack-of-bidders-forces-mtc-to-put-off-procurement-tenders-for-15k-e-buses</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/2nhih8nz/of-bidders-forces.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The MTC already operates e-buses under the GCC model, with payments to private operators previously reported at around Rs 77 per km for non-AC buses and Rs 81 per km for AC buses.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:15:21.741Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lack of bidders forces MTC to put off procurement tenders for 1.5K e-buses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, MTC, e-buses</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/07/pushback-seats-in-kannur-thiruvananthapuram-jan-shatabdi-in-10-days</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/br1bxc0u/Pushback.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The seats were in proportion to 90 degree angle and passengers, especially those who travelled long distances, found it difficult to commute in the train.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:14:53.577Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pushback seats in Kannur-Thiruvananthapuram Jan Shatabdi in 10 days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Jan Shatabdi, pushback seats</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/07/sir-campaign-karnataka-cm-holds-video-conference-with-party-netas-workers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/3zo3dvaj/dk20610chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Deputy Chief Minister Dr G Parameshwara hold a meeting with ministers, Congress MPs, MLAs and defeated candidates via video conference at CM’s Home Office ‘Krishna’ in Bengaluru on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:14:16.507Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIR campaign: Karnataka CM holds video conference with party netas, workers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, G Parameshwara, DK Shivakumar, Karnataka SIR</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/07/svpnpas-trainee-ips-officer-gets-conditional-bail</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-19/izdexh8q/202607193870412.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police initially registered a case under Sections 74, 75, 77, 78, 79, 127(2), 115(2) and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Sections 66E and 67A of the Information Technology Act. Following the recording of the woman’s statement, additional charges under Sections 64(1) read with 63(b)(iii) and 109 of the BNS were added.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:13:39.709Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SVPNPA's trainee IPS officer gets conditional bail</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, SVPNPA, BNS, Trainee IPS officer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/07/gst-revenue-in-free-fall-government-misleading-people-says-kanimozhi-karunanidhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-17/8o7snb1i/ANI_20260917050911.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:12:16.424Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GST revenue in free fall, government misleading people says Kanimozhi Karunanidhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, GST revenue</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/07/kerala-sit-to-suggest-overhaul-of-psc-paper-setting</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/wulb37xl/writing-exam-test.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>In one instance, a candidate was found to have scored full-marks in a written exam and the question paper was found to have been prepared by the dean under whom the candidate had studied.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:11:56.258Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala: SIT to suggest overhaul of PSC paper setting</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, SIT, PSC exam scandal, paper setting</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/07/karnataka-cm-shivakumar-says-nda-leaders-approached-governor-out-of-fear</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/956e5x8z/ANI_20260930101141.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:11:20.824Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka CM Shivakumar says NDA leaders approached Governor out of fear</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, DK Shivakumar, Karnataka SIR, Form 7</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/07/woman-poses-as-doctor-to-steal-jewels-from-stanley-hostel-held</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/ph2rbzox/2-held-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:08:12.280Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman poses as doctor to steal jewels from Stanley hostel, held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Doctor, Stanley hostel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/07/man-arrested-for-assault-on-tgsrtc-staffers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-29/48bol10q/ANI_20241229020651.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The driver allegedly boarded the bus and assaulted Azam, hitting him on the head with a ring and causing bleeding injuries. When conductor P Laxmaiah intervened, Zeeshan allegedly pushed him away and damaged the Ticket Issuing Machine (TIM).</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:08:01.825Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man arrested for assault on TGSRTC staffers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, TGSRTC, Ticket Issuing Machine (TIM)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/07/tamil-nadu-getting-less-than-half-of-cauvery-water-share-ordered-by-cwma</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/jhwyclpv/mettur62110cbe3093237.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu has been receiving less than 50% of its due share of Cauvery water</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:06:26.770Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu getting less than half of Cauvery water share ordered by CWMA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Cauvery water, Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/07/karnataka-congress-is-unstable-misusing-power-bjp-state-chief-vijayendra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/rgth6elp/bjp104416.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP leaders. including state party president BY Vijayendra, accompany SV Sankanur as he files his nomination from the West Graduates constituency in Dharwad on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:06:11.878Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Congress is unstable, misusing power: BJP state chief Vijayendra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka BJP, Karnataka congress, BY Vijayendra, Karnataka SIR</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/07/karnataka-cm-to-take-final-call-on-milk-price-hike-rs-8-per-litre-rise-likely-after-dasara</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/oc25elmf/C_1_1_CH1402_114753245.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:03:23.930Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka CM to take final call on milk price hike; Rs 8 per litre rise likely after Dasara</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, DK Shivakumar, Milk prices, milk unions</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/07/woman-kills-two-kids-dies-by-suicide-near-sivagiri</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-14/eyzcaf00/ANI_20260614044233.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:02:53.284Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman kills two kids, dies by suicide near Sivagiri</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, murder, suicide</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/07/lured-by-rs-2l-job-offer-telangana-youth-escapes-russia-war-in-nick-of-time</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/21dd1rzu/LURED-BY-2L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tirupati said he, along with two others from Telangana, travelled to Russia on September 27 through an agent from Nizamabad district after being promised an attractive salary and an insurance package carrying an Rs 8 lakh bonus.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:01:37.609Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lured by Rs 2L job offer, Telangana youth escapes Russia war in nick of time</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, Nizamabad district, Russia War, Union Minister S Jaishankar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/07/karnataka-sit-probe-finds-racket-distributed-15k-vials-of-fake-antibiotics</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-15/6nq7r9ou/202609153942701.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka SIT probe finds racket distributed 15k vials of fake antibiotics.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T02:00:19.703Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka SIT probe finds racket distributed 15k vials of fake antibiotics</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Pfizer, Fake medicine, fake medicine racket, Zavicefta, Emblaveo</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/07/nurses-halt-stir-opposition-flays-government-over-police-action</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/gyd3s08u/Nurses-halt-stir-oppn.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nurses staging a hunger strike in Egmore on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T01:59:34.750Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nurses halt stir, Opposition flays government over police action</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Opposition, nurse strike</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/07/as-water-runs-short-mahbubabad-farmers-watch-crops-wither</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/8c4oq5ii/short-farmers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Farmers are digging their agricultural well for sufficient water to their crops in the Maripeda mandal in Mahabubabad district.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T01:55:42.814Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As water runs short, Mahbubabad farmers watch crops wither</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Paddy, water shortage, Mahbubabad district, monsoon crops</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/07/dmk-will-face-legal-action-for-pressuring-allies-says-durai-vaiko</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/effrqaux/GOIN.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MDMK leader Durai Vaiko</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T01:52:55.827Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK will face legal action for pressuring allies, says Durai Vaiko</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, MDMK</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/07/sathyabama-faces-heat-over-rs-31-crore-spent-in-april-clip</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/4mkc9go0/ANI_20261003114844.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK candidate P Sathyabama</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T01:50:32.785Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sathyabama faces heat over ‘Rs 31 crore spent in April’ clip</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TVK, P Sathyabama</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/07/tghrc-directs-nims-to-settle-retired-professors-long-pending-pension-dues</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-16/d4hyazbo/bnr02.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The commission warned that failure to comply would require the NIMS director to appear personally and explain the reasons. The matter has been posted for compliance on November 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T01:50:14.160Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TGHRC directs NIMS to settle retired professor’s long-pending pension dues</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, NIMS, suo motu, Telangana Human Rights Commission (TGHRC)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/07/tgsrtc-to-run-special-buses-for-students</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-23/p37w0odt/C_23_1_CH1236_3441794.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T01:46:25.648Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TGSRTC to run special buses for students</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, TGSRTC bus, grand Dasara  celebrations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/07/be-ready-to-quit-on-october-9-dmk-tells-aadhav-arjuna</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/78mggfow/New-Project-2026-10-07T071454.361.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK candidate I Paranthamen</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T01:46:11.669Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Be ready to quit on October 9, DMK tells  Aadhav Arjuna</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, Aadhav Arjuna</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/07/university-of-hyderabad-study-uncovers-tomato-phosphorus-regulator</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/pd3mgtgj/UoH-study-uncovers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The researchers propose that SlPAP26b helps hydrolyse ATP and supports phosphate remobilisation from ageing leaves under normal conditions. Its suppression disrupts phosphate distribution and triggers inappropriate starvation responses.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T01:42:27.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>University of Hyderabad study uncovers tomato phosphorus regulator</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, University of Hyderabad, Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/07/brs-leader-kcr-kin-to-get-notices-on-erravalli-land-records</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/6df6caca-7db8-469d-bdf2-7240297e1db6/C_23_1_CH0065_28644255.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T01:38:15.413Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BRS leader KCR, kin to get notices on Erravalli land records</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Siddipet district, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, BRS chief KT Rama Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/07/voter-turnout-dips-madurantakam-records-8626-dharapuram-803</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/gc6uchua/3110756.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CAPF and police personnel deployed outside polling stations in Madurantakam and Dharapuram for bye-election on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T01:34:41.754Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Voter turnout dips; Madurantakam records 86.26%, Dharapuram 80.3% </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurantakam bypoll, Voter turnout dips</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/07/start-work-of-additional-railway-lines-from-attipattu-to-gummudipoondi-users</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/r9swks7e/Railways-begins.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 22.52-km-long third and fourth railway lines, to be laid for Rs 365.42 crore, were sanctioned by the railways recently.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T01:27:40.282Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Start work of additional railway lines from Attipattu to Gummudipoondi: Users</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, additional railway lines, Gummudipoondi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/07/ac-mechanic-hacked-to-death-over-past-enmity-five-minors-among-seven-held-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-03/3ldxfuc4/202602033660248.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>2026-10-07T01:19:10.694Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AC mechanic hacked to death over past enmity, five minors among seven held in Chennai </news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, arrested, AC mechanic hacked</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/07/four-arrested-for-murder-of-shop-owner-in-tiruttani-over-daughters-relationship</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/3f74097f-0b92-4178-a4ce-d6959b8bf65d/ANI_20240223134412.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T01:16:00.876Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four arrested for murder of shop owner in Tiruttani over daughter’s relationship</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Tiruttani, four arrested</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/07/forest-officials-seek-fix-to-waste-dump-near-perumbakkam-asi-site</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/roziotq6/perumbakkam095512.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Perumbakkam megalithic cists and cairns form a 157.31-acre centrally protected area</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T01:11:22.705Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Forest officials seek fix to waste dump near Perumbakkam ASI site</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Perumbakkam, waste dump</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/07/plastic-waste-piles-up-in-yercaud-situation-worsens-during-holidays</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/ovl9ph0l/1-1-salem120610cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Salem: Plastic waste piled up at a garbage dumping site in Yercaud.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T01:07:50.359Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plastic waste piles up in Yercaud, situation worsens during holidays</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Yercaud, Plastic waste piles up</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/coimbatore/2026/Oct/07/hindi-words-on-medicine-covers-at-government-hospitals-in-karur-coimbatore-spark-language-row</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/d1ag6cwl/Hindi-words-on.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The instructions in Hindi, along with English and Tamil, written on the medicine covers distributed at the government medical college hospitals in Karur and Coimbatore have triggered another controversy.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T01:05:03.309Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hindi words on medicine covers at government hospitals in Karur &amp; Coimbatore spark language row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Coimbatore, language row, Hindi-tamil conflict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2026/Oct/07/jeffrey-archer-the-master-storyteller-who-kept-millions-hooked-to-his-tales</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-14/jsx5eysk/The-Ideas-Never.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jeffrey Archer</image:caption>
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<news:title>Jeffrey Archer: The Master Storyteller Who Kept Millions Hooked to His Tales</news:title>
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<news:title>Sensitise Tamil fishermen against entering Sri Lanka waters, SC tells centre</news:title>
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<news:title>Clifford hopes to take Chennaiyin FC back to glory days </news:title>
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<image:caption>A Palestinian farmer stands next to an election banner featuring Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu near the Palestinian-owned olive groves in the village of Rantes near Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on October 6, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>A step ahead in style</news:title>
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<image:caption>Dr Chinnababu Sunkavalli</image:caption>
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<news:title>Killing two birds with one one using invasive plants
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<news:title>Rogue AI agents raise new cybersecurity risks</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/06/what-anirudh-thapas-goal-meant-to-coach-khalid-jamil-good-feeling-but-after-that-they-dominated</loc>
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<image:caption>India's coach Khalil Jamal kneels after India scored a goal against Uruguay on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:title>What Anirudh Thapa's goal meant to coach Khalid Jamil: 'Good feeling but after that they dominated'</news:title>
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<image:caption>Rahul Gandhi among other INDIA bloc leaders were detained before being later released late on Tuesday night by the Delhi Police during the 'Save Democracy March'</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T19:02:12.209Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Let due process reveal if key ECI calls were taken by consensus</news:title>
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<image:caption>Large collection of rock art discovered by the Tirupattur District Archaeological Conservation Centre last year</image:caption>
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<news:title>Conserve, share and explain archaeological findings </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Oct/06/quick-take-not-a-penny-more</loc>
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<image:caption>Publisher HarperCollins said that Archer died suddenly and peacefully on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:title>Quick Take | Not a penny more</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/science/2026/Oct/06/human-brain-cells-in-mice-open-new-window-to-study-neurological-disorders</loc>
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<image:caption>MP CM Mohan</image:caption>
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<news:title>MP CM Mohan Yadav declares 2027 ‘Year of Youth’, announces 12 medical colleges, universities</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Oct/06/west-asia-again-tests-limits-of-military-power</loc>
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<image:caption>Recent developments show one clear lesson: military power alone will not create a stable order in the warring region</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T18:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Asia again tests limits of military power</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Oct/06/students-need-to-challenge-stasis</loc>
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<image:caption>For Freire, hope is not passive optimism</image:caption>
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<news:title>Students need to challenge stasis</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/06/rowing-federation-of-india-forms-inquiry-committee-to-probe-asian-games-fiasco</loc>
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<image:caption>Satnam Singh (L) and Salman Khan celebrate their podium finish in Nagoya, Japan</image:caption>
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<news:title>Rowing Federation of India forms inquiry committee to probe Asian Games fiasco</news:title>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:title>Railway Board orders enhanced monitoring of 11 long-distance trains for cleanliness, upkeep</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/06/india-becomes-elevenlabs-second-largest-market-as-voice-ai-push-accelerates</loc>
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<image:caption>voice AI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T18:11:27.612Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India becomes ElevenLabs’ second-largest market as voice AI push accelerates</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/06/removal-of-arrest-power-of-gst-officers-may-face-opposition</loc>
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<news:title>‘Removal of arrest power of GST officers may face opposition’</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/06/cabinet-approves-rs-10000-crore-sme-growth-fund</loc>
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<image:caption>SMEs get big push with Rs 10,000 crore growth fund</image:caption>
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<news:title>Cabinet approves Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/06/mandhana-takes-over-as-india-captain-niki-earns-call-up-for-zimbabwe-series</loc>
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<image:caption>Smriti Mandhana of India during a training session</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T17:59:59.635Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mandhana takes over as India captain, Niki earns call-up for Zimbabwe series</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Shreyanka Patil</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/06/tremors-felt-across-delhi-ncr-as-49-magnitude-quake-hits-uttarakhands-chamoli</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/vq4g9uqk/202604033733605.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T17:57:06.621Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tremors felt across Delhi-NCR as 4.9-magnitude quake hits Uttarakhand's Chamoli</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi, Delhi, earthquake, Uttarakhand earthquake</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/06/rahul-gandhi-priyanka-gandhi-other-congress-leaders-released-by-delhi-police-after-detention</loc>
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<image:caption>The leaders were taken to Kingsway Camp police lines after being removed from Akashvani Bhawan, where they had staged a sit-in.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T17:45:02.669Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, other Congress leaders released by Delhi Police after detention</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Priyanka Gandhi, Delhi Police, ​Rahul Gandhi, INDIA bloc, CEC Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/06/centre-plans-faceless-assessment-under-gst</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-12/ke18fqnf/GST-reforms.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T17:44:59.025Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre plans faceless assessment under GST</news:title>
<news:keywords>GST, faceless GST assessment</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/06/friendlies-a-welcome-experience-but-india-still-have-plenty-of-issues-to-address</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/63u5x80o/IndiaFootballPTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anirudh Thapa scored the lone goal for India against Uruguay on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T17:44:21.352Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Friendlies a welcome experience but India still have plenty of issues to address  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Indian football, Anirudh Thapa, India vs Uruguay, Richard Hood</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/06/world-bank-raises-india-fy27-growth-forecast-to-71</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-07/jyafwzqc/202510073532593.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>World Bank raises India’s FY27 growth forecast</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T17:42:44.073Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>World Bank raises India FY27 growth forecast to 7.1%</news:title>
<news:keywords>India GDP growth, India economy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/06/market-rises-for-second-straight-session-as-crude-prices-dips-below-100barrel-mark</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/g1m0k3cb/202610033964884.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian stock markets</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T17:40:31.105Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Market rises for second straight session as crude prices dips below $100/barrel mark</news:title>
<news:keywords>Stock market, crude prices</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/06/skipper-iyer-sets-stage-on-fire-powers-india-to-easy-win</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/y3v0x5lc/Shreyas.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India captain Shreyas Iyer celebrates his century in Lucknow on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T17:26:44.476Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Skipper Iyer sets stage on fire, powers India to easy win</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, India vs West Indies T20I series, Ekana Cricket Stadium, T20I captain Shreyas Iyer</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/06/pm-modi-urges-affordable-tech-access-global-standards-and-ai-transparency-at-gsma-meet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/h4zh9z8e/365188.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>During the interaction, the Prime Minister emphasised that technology must serve as a tool for inclusive and sustainable development.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T17:21:37.242Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi urges affordable tech access, global standards and AI transparency at GSMA meet</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, GSMA meet</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/06/australia-a-pacer-beardman-blows-away-india-a-in-first-unofficial-odi</loc>
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<image:caption>Australia A players celebrate a wicket in Puducherry on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T17:08:36.939Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Australia A pacer Beardman blows away India A in first unofficial ODI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Ruturaj Gaikwad, India A vs Australia A, Rajat Patidar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/06/doval-holds-talks-with-top-aid-to-canada-pm-on-bilateral-security</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-08/78jodrwf/ANI_20260208153251.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Security Adviser Ajit Doval</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T16:56:56.444Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Doval holds talks with top aid to Canada PM on bilateral security </news:title>
<news:keywords>Ajit Doval, India-Canada bilateral security dialogue </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/06/chopper-makes-emergency-landing-in-agastyamuni-as-chardham-yatra-crosses-5649-lakh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/3r8govd3/IMG-20261006-WA0272.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to officials, a helicopter operated by Himalayan Heli Services was flying from Jhala in Uttarkashi to Shersi helipad when the weather deteriorated mid-air</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T16:54:16.993Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chopper makes emergency landing in Agastyamuni as Chardham Yatra crosses 56.49 lakh</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, chopper, Agastyamuni</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/06/bhuvi-back-in-india-t20i-squad-after-four-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/tzpxqams/ANI_20260517151405.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bhuvneshwar Kumar last featured for India in a series against New Zealand in 2022</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T16:51:47.023Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhuvi back in India T20I squad after four years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Indian cricket, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T20I, Royal Challengers Bengaluru</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/06/fia-calls-for-reworking-of-atf-pricing-system-ensure-credit-support</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/klvbjx3o/202607013847037.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Federation has pointed out that operating costs of airlines have surged of late with ATF remaining the single largest aspect.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T16:32:20.509Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIA calls for reworking of ATF pricing system, ensure credit support  </news:title>
<news:keywords>aviation fuel  prices, FIA plea</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/explainers/2026/Oct/06/can-gyanesh-kumar-continue-in-office-after-sir-row</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T15:52:36.143Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Can Gyanesh Kumar continue in office after SIR row? </news:title>
<news:keywords>CEC Gyanesh Kumar resignation, SIR row</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/06/cbi-books-punjab-cms-osd-in-corruption-case-searches-manns-camp-office</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajbir Singh Guman and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T15:52:19.115Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI books Punjab CM’s OSD in corruption case, searches Mann’s ‘camp office’</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Corruption case, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Rajbir Singh Guman</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/news-videos/2026/Oct/06/india-bloc-vs-election-commission-rahul-priyanka-stopped</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/4jcmsth7/maxresdefault.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T15:48:11.636Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INDIA Bloc vs Election Commission: Rahul, Priyanka Stopped</news:title>
<news:keywords>INDIA Bloc vs Election Commission, Rahul, Priyanka Stopped</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/news-videos/2026/Oct/06/india-bloc-mps-get-detained-after-nine-hour-sit-in-demanding-cec-gyanesh-kumar-to-resign-in-delhi</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T15:40:59.254Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INDIA bloc MPs get detained after nine-hour sit-in demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar to resign in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opposition march against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, INDIA bloc MPs get detained</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/06/change-of-guard-harmanpreet-steps-down-as-india-skipper-smriti-set-to-take-charge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/itllqk6o/202512233617102.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Harmanpreet Kaur (R) and Smriti Mandhana</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T15:26:00.293Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Change of guard: Harmanpreet steps down as India skipper, Smriti set to take charge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, BCCI, Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Amol Muzumdar, Devajit Saikia</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/06/strong-democracies-built-on-dialogue-diverse-views-public-participation-om-birla</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/87ekwm3r/365137.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T15:12:19.838Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Strong democracies built on dialogue, diverse views, public participation: Om Birla</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Goa Legislative Assembly, LS Speaker Om Birla</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/06/hal-to-ramp-up-su-30mki-engine-output-to-50-a-year-set-up-second-shakti-engine-line</loc>
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<image:caption>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who witnessed the milestone in Odisha, announced that HAL will set up the second Shakti production line at Koraput at a cost of Rs 218 crore.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T15:02:17.481Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HAL to ramp up Su-30MKI engine output to 50 a year, set up second Shakti engine line</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, HAL, Su-30MKI, Shakti engine line</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/06/harish-rawats-defiant-yatra-puts-congress-on-edge-ahead-of-2027-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/yijl7tmm/IMG-20261006-WA0244-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rawat’s ‘Dhanyavad evam Jan Samvad Yatra’ ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections has become the biggest fault line within the Congress.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T14:58:43.374Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Harish Rawat’s defiant ‘yatra’ puts Congress on edge ahead of 2027 polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Former Uttrakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Oct/06/why-are-bond-yields-rising-what-it-means-for-borrowers-and-investors</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-14/uqsrxbr3/202510143541383.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rising bond yields are raising concerns that central banks may have to keep interest rates higher for longer.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T14:53:37.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why are bond yields rising, what it means for borrowers and investors?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bond yields , rising treasury yields, inflation trend</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/06/left-student-groups-aap-student-wing-to-join-october-10-protest-against-cec-sir</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/9lk2oup6/PTI10022026000134A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People stage a protest against the CEC near the Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T14:48:23.426Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Left student groups, AAP student wing to join October 10 protest against CEC, SIR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Protest, CEC Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/06/puducherrys-thattanchavady-bypoll-records-over-80-per-cent-turnout</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/v779v4so/20260409087f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Polling was held at 31 polling stations, including pink polling station at St Joseph of Cluny Higher Secondary School.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T14:44:19.830Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Puducherry's Thattanchavady bypoll records over 80 per cent turnout</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Thattanchavady, Thattanchavady bye-election</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Oct/06/shed-ego-focus-on-education-healthcare-and-jobs-for-deprived-rss-chief-mohan-bhagwat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/qtkm3dii/202609293960191.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat</image:caption>
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<news:title>Shed ego, focus on education, healthcare and jobs for deprived: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Bhagwat</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/06/all-10-candidates-set-for-unopposed-win-in-up-rajya-sabha-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/ct04o76u/202606113821476.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The BJP is poised to secure all eight seats, while the SP is set to retain its two seats.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T14:32:58.360Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All 10 candidates set for unopposed win in UP Rajya Sabha polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, UP Rajya Sabha polls</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/06/india-qatar-south-africa-among-nations-who-want-to-host-2036-olympics</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/uaa392p3/84b240fd72cd6ff8824c843f718b7f54.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In March 2027, the IOC Executive Board will draw up a shortlist of the interested parties, who will then enter dialogue with the Olympic body</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T14:25:52.036Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, Qatar &amp; South Africa among nations who want to host 2036 Olympics</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, IOC, International Olympic Committee, 2036 Olympics, Kirsty Coventry</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/06/drought-hit-maharashtra-faces-severe-water-and-fodder-shortages-govt-asks-local-bodies-to-prioritise-water-use</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T14:21:18.747Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drought-hit Maharashtra faces severe water and fodder shortages; govt asks local bodies to prioritise water use</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Maharashtra drought</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/06/operation-toofan-kerala-police-arrest-13002-in-intensified-anti-drug-drive</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-28/k91lhh75/ANI_20241228100732.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police seized 153.379 grams of MDMA and 5.346 kg of ganja from those arrested in the cases registered on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T14:20:59.031Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Operation Toofan: Kerala Police arrest 13,002 in intensified anti-drug drive</news:title>
<news:keywords>anti-drug drive , Keralam Police initiative  </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/06/congress-repeatedly-tried-to-launch-rahul-gandhi-but-failed-samrat-choudhary</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-23/qichtjpq/ANI_20260923025843.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bihar CM</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T14:14:34.679Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress repeatedly tried to launch Rahul Gandhi but failed: Samrat Choudhary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, AICC leader Rahul Gandhi, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/06/bjp-accuses-congress-of-hijacking-democracy-to-relaunch-rahul-gandhi-amid-sir-row</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-24/jabb92rd/BJP%20UPS%20VOTE.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of the BJP flag used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T14:11:00.794Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP accuses Congress of ‘hijacking democracy’ to relaunch Rahul Gandhi amid SIR row</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, BJP, Congress, ​Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/06/security-camp-transitions-into-education-centre-hostel-in-chhattisgarhs-narayanpur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/9a4ar4nj/IMG-20261004-WA0028.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In a shift, the Narayanpur district administration converted the decommissioned 15-year-old security camp into a vibrant residential and learning hub for tribal students.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T14:10:27.918Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Security camp transitions into education centre, hostel in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Chhattisgarh, Narayanpur, security camps, education centre</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/06/drdos-stratospheric-airship-climbs-to-21-km-in-fresh-trial</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/i2658sle/New-Project-2026-10-06T193217.447.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The platform held station at 20 km for over 30 minutes before it was brought down on command and recovered.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T13:59:47.881Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DRDO's stratospheric airship climbs to 21 km in fresh trial </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, DRDO, stratospheric airship</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/06/air-marshal-ashutosh-dixit-to-be-next-chief-of-air-staff</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/kzwqq26i/20260922262L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T13:56:16.830Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit to be next IAF chief</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Ashutosh Dixit</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/06/allahabad-hc-directs-police-not-to-interfere-with-right-to-azan-if-noise-pollution-rules-followed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/3/17/original/MusliM.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T13:52:03.397Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Allahabad HC directs police not to interfere with 'right to Azan' if noise pollution rules followed </news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Noise Pollution, Allahabad High Court​, right to Azan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/06/india-vs-uruguay-football-match-slashed-ticket-prices-complimentary-passes-fail-to-fill-salt-lake-stadium</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/jjsxdh5x/1000668264.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Salt Lake Stadium fifteen minutes before kick-off</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/9rekpbu5/1000668158.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fans gather outside the Salt Lake Stadium for the keepy-uppie challenge</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T13:51:07.574Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India vs Uruguay football match: Slashed ticket prices &amp; complimentary passes fail to fill Salt Lake Stadium</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Kolkata, AIFF, Salt Lake Stadium, West Bengal government, Indian football, India vs Uruguay</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/06/mahayuti-mva-face-alliance-strains-as-partners-field-rebels-for-maharashtra-council-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/11/28/original/Electronic_voting_machine_EPS35456.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Electronic Voting Machines inside a polling station. Image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T13:49:47.914Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mahayuti, MVA face alliance strains as partners field rebels for Maharashtra council polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Maha Vikas Aghadi, Mahayuti</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/06/ed-summons-punjab-cm-manns-brother-in-law-in-rs-5-crore-bribery-case-involving-wife-gurpreet-kaur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-27/jct49ner/Punjab-Chief-Minister-Bhagwant-Mann.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T13:49:11.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED summons Punjab CM Mann’s brother-in-law in Rs 5-crore bribery case involving wife Gurpreet Kaur</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CM  Bhagwant Mann, Gurpreet Kaur Mann, Amardeep Singh Grewal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/06/car-dealers-are-holding-around-43-45-days-of-inventory-double-the-recommendation-fada</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-19/snn2w3wn/ANI_20260319093133.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dealers expect October to deliver the festive pick-up that September deferred.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T13:46:02.678Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Car dealers are holding around 43-45 days of inventory, double the recommendation: FADA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Indian car sales </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/06/pakistan-pm-urges-imran-khan-supporters-to-end-protest-march</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/ldy6r5hl/AP26172372002478.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pakistan's Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T13:37:44.482Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan PM urges Imran Khan supporters to end protest march</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, pro-Imran Khan protest, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/06/india-bloc-march-ends-but-rahul-priyanka-have-other-plans-stage-sit-in-at-akashvani-bhawan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/cd4habar/PTI10062026000109B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rahul Gandhi waves Indian national flag atop a police barricade in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T13:37:13.209Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INDIA bloc march ends, but Rahul, Priyanka have other plans; stage sit-in at Akashvani Bhawan</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, ​Rahul Gandhi, INDIA bloc, Gyanesh Kumar, ECI dissent row, Save Democracy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/06/none-will-be-spared-rahul-gandhi-accuses-modi-shah-bhagwat-and-cec-of-hijacking-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/wihq7e3w/PTI10062026000179B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra during a protest march from Parliament towards the Election Commission of India (ECI) office, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T13:33:35.003Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘None will be spared’: Rahul Gandhi accuses Modi, Shah, Bhagwat and CEC of ‘hijacking’ polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, Amit Shah, ​Rahul Gandhi, RSS chief  Mohan Bhagwat, CEC Gyanesh Kumar, INDIA bloc protest, Save Democracy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/06/mod-inks-rs-661-crore-deal-for-brahmos-launchers-fire-control-systems-for-navy-ships</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/7bdu7tat/IMG4662.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Plans to fit the ageing ships with BrahMos emerged last year, especially after the missile's use against Pakistani targets during Operation Sindoor.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T13:32:06.995Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MoD inks Rs 661-crore deal for BrahMos launchers, fire-control systems for Navy ships</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, BrahMos, Navy ships</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/06/afraid-for-my-future-tens-of-thousands-demand-better-education-in-france</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/1ibsysze/AFP20261006D2DK9NMv3HighResFrancePoliticsEducationDemo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Protester holds a “500 arrests, so revolution” placard during a high-school student protest in Paris on October 6, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T13:30:43.868Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Afraid for my future': Tens of thousands demand better education in France</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, French President Emmanuel Macron, France protests, France Student Protests</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/06/no-meeting-request-received-from-any-party-ec-says-amid-rahul-led-india-bloc-protest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/orhe0ghz/20261006327L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi interacts with police personnel at Akashvani Bhawan during the INDIA bloc-led protest march from Parliament House to Nirvachan Sadan, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over the alleged irregularities in the electoral roll, in New Delhi on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T13:30:02.771Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No meeting request received from any party, EC says amid Rahul-led INDIA bloc protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, ​Rahul Gandhi, CEC Gyanesh Kumar, INDIA bloc protest</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/06/five-year-gps-study-tracks-wild-elephants-movements-across-assam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/l6m60hqt/elephants.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T13:28:14.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five-year GPS study tracks wild elephants’ movements across Assam</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, elephant, GPS study</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/06/first-desi-fleet-support-ship-hits-water-to-keep-warships-at-sea-longer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/sk7emx6t/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-06-at-6.59.43-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Surya will now be fitted with its machinery, replenishment gear and weapon systems, followed by sea trials. Deliveries are due to begin from mid-2027.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T13:27:52.231Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>First desi fleet support ship hits water, to keep warships at sea longer</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Indian Navy warships</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/06/bjd-joins-opposition-march-in-new-delhi-demanding-cecs-resignation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/qxv0ul5s/20260928366f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJD party president and Leader of the Opposition Naveen Patnaik.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T13:21:13.212Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJD joins Opposition march in New Delhi demanding CEC’s resignation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Delhi, Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Special Intensive Revision (SIR), Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/06/how-long-will-this-drama-continue-rijiju-attacks-rahul-gandhi-over-opposition-march-to-ec</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-18/hnon5vfv/20260918234L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister Kiren Rijiju</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T13:19:38.185Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘How long will this drama continue?’: Rijiju attacks Rahul Gandhi over Opposition march to EC</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Kiren Rijiju, CEC Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/06/sgpc-seeks-cbi-probe-into-bahrain-woman-controversy-claims-tampering-with-gurdwara-inn-records</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-03/bztb1sqg/C_53_1_CH1482_38266215.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee Harjinder Singh Dhami</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T13:14:42.801Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SGPC seeks CBI probe into Bahrain woman controversy, claims tampering with gurdwara inn records</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, SGPC, CBI probe</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/06/polling-ends-in-bengal-with-79-per-cent-turnout-till-5-pm-congress-seeks-repoll-in-both-seats</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/g0xfs66q/PTI10062026000016B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) chief Humayun Kabir engages in an argument with police personnel before being detained over alleged police interference during the Assembly by-election in Rejinagar, Murshidabad district, West Bengal, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T13:14:22.810Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Polling ends in Bengal with 79 per cent turnout till 5 pm; Congress seeks repoll in both seats</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Humayun Kabir, Aam Janata Unnayan Party, Rejinagar bypoll</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/06/polling-ends-for-by-elections-to-madurantakam-dharapuram-constituencies-in-tn-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/hhh2auhg/ezgif.com-gif-maker-1.gif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Polling underway in Madurantakam (SC) and Dharapuram (SC) Assembly constituencies.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T13:11:50.597Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Polling ends for by-elections to Madurantakam, Dharapuram constituencies in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Thattanchavady bye-election, Madurantakam bypolls, Dharapuram bypolls</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Oct/06/nagaon-lok-sabha-bypoll-records-76-per-cent-turnout-voting-ends-peacefully-in-assam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/um02c2ee/PTI10062026000072B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Voters stand in a queue to cast their votes for the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-poll, at a polling station in Buraburi, Morigaon district, Assam, Tuesday, Oct. 6.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T13:05:46.172Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll records 76 per cent turnout, voting ends peacefully in Assam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll, Nagaon bypoll</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/06/young-medical-graduates-should-keep-needs-of-people-at-the-centre-of-their-work-president-droupadi-murmu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/oo8y6m3z/ANI_20260721200920.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Droupadi Murmu</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T13:00:00.840Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Young medical graduates should keep needs of people at the centre of their work': President Droupadi Murmu</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, President Droupadi Murmu, medical graduates</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/06/jk-raises-judicial-officers-retirement-age-from-60-to-62-years-following-sc-directions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/9/20/original/JK-HC_0.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jammu and Kashmir High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T12:47:14.752Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>J&amp;K raises judicial officers’ retirement age from 60 to 62 years following SC directions</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, retirement age, Judicial officers</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/06/ukraine-fires-nearly-900-drones-at-russia-as-kyiv-braces-for-expected-huge-aerial-attack</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/v9xhisvt/AP26279406891076.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rescue workers extinguish a fire at a furniture factory, damaged by a Russian drone strike, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T12:29:34.875Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ukraine fires nearly 900 drones at Russia as Kyiv braces for expected huge aerial attack</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Russia-Ukraine war, Kyiv, Ukraine drone attack</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/06/sabarimala-to-offer-400-rooms-for-online-booking-daily-from-thulam-pooja-season</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-11/dp9w6b2t/Sadya-at-Sabarimala.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sabarimala temple</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T12:24:18.637Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sabarimala to offer 400 rooms for online booking daily from Thulam pooja season</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Sabarimala, Thulam month pooja</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/06/haryana-police-rolls-out-next-gen-e-challan-system-with-fixed-timelines-for-notices-and-grievances</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/hnc2wftu/202606163828033.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T12:23:18.980Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana Police rolls out Next-Gen E-Challan system with fixed timelines for notices and grievances</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Haryana Police, Next-Gen E-Challan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/06/spains-government-approves-new-urgent-housing-measures-after-a-night-of-unrest-in-barcelona</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/u80d0jpr/AP26278666073375.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tens of thousands march protesting the housing situation in Spain, just hours after Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced an early general election, in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/t6m2srxq/AP26278854037490-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Protesters set trash cans on fire during clashes with police following a demonstration over Spain's housing crisis, hours after Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced an early general election, in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T12:23:04.925Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Spain's government approves new urgent housing measures after a night of unrest in Barcelona</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Spain housing crisis, Spain government, Barcelona unrest</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/06/cji-surya-kant-administers-oath-to-three-new-judges-judges-count-now-37-in-sc-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/g1irxpm4/PTI10062026000301B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant exchanges greetings with newly appointed Supreme Court judge Sunita Agarwal during a swearing-in ceremony, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T12:07:04.406Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJI Surya Kant administers oath to three new judges, judges' count now 37 in SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, supreme court judge, CJI Surya Kant</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/06/can-shiv-sena-symbol-go-to-those-accused-of-constitutional-sin-of-defection-sc-asks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/3/24/original/New_Project_16.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray (L) and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T11:58:53.979Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Can Shiv Sena symbol go to those accused of 'constitutional sin' of defection? SC asks</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde, Uddhav Thackarey, defection, Shiv Sena symbol dispute, bow-and-arrow symbol</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/06/indian-stocks-rebound-strongly-as-asia-firms-rbi-decision-holds-the-key-to-market-momentum</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-01/f9346a72-8953-4ce2-92fa-765d009c1461/ANI_20240115082412.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Stock market maintains green momentum: Sensex at fresh high</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/oops2r8o/Capture-asia-market.PNG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Asian closing figures are corroborated by today’s market reports; China’s mainland exchanges remained closed for the National Day/Golden Week holiday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T11:43:18.820Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian stocks rebound strongly as Asia firms; RBI decision holds the key to market momentum</news:title>
<news:keywords>Indian shares, Asian markets , Rupee, RBI monetary policy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/06/delhi-court-grants-bail-to-17-sir-protesters-seeks-report-on-custodial-torture-claims-against-police</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/18iddlzi/20261004186L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The court, however, observed that assaulting police personnel on duty was a serious matter and could not be justified in the name of peaceful protest.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T11:32:56.578Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi court grants bail to 17 SIR protesters, seeks report on custodial torture claims against police</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Police, Custodial Torture, CEC Gyanesh Kumar, SIR protests, Jantar Mantar protests, Parliament Street Police Station</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/06/opposition-leaders-detained-for-marching-towards-election-commission-headquarters-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/kljwhpsc/PTI10062026000193A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at All India Radio after being stopped by security personnel during a protest march from Parliament towards the Election Commission of India (ECI) office, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T11:23:16.504Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition leaders detained for marching towards Election Commission headquarters in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi, Delhi protest, Opposition Leader, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/science/2026/Oct/06/francis-halzen-wins-nobel-prize-in-physics-for-work-on-mysterious-ghost-particles-called-neutrinos</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/ifjtn74h/NObel-prize.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>A portrait of Francis Halzen is shown on the screen as Eva Olsson, Ellen Moons, and Mark Pearce announce as the recipient of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics during a press conference at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Stockholm, Sweden, Oct. 6, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T11:20:39.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Francis Halzen wins Nobel Prize in physics for work on mysterious ghost particles called neutrinos</news:title>
<news:keywords>Science, nobel prize, Nobel Prize in Physics, Francis Halzen, neutrinos</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/06/president-murmu-urges-aiims-bilaspur-graduates-to-serve-in-himachals-remote-rural-areas</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/v7pg3kmy/HT7tGAua0AA7bW5.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At the ceremony, the doctors received their degrees while dressed in traditional kurta-pyjamas and caps.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T11:14:46.069Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>President Murmu urges AIIMS Bilaspur graduates to serve in Himachal’s remote, rural areas</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, President Droupadi Murmu, AIIMS Bilaspur</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/06/indian-seafarers-caught-in-twin-black-sea-hormuz-attacks-11-injured-mea-condemns-attacks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/tsqzkn63/AFP20261002D23U3HMv1HighResOmanIranUsIsraelWar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The vessel, MT On Peace, was carrying 19 crew members, including 17 Indians.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T11:12:55.378Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian seafarers caught in twin Black Sea, Hormuz attacks; 11 injured, MEA condemns attacks</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, MEA, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict, Panama vessel, MT On Peace</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/06/sc-asks-nhai-why-parked-vehicles-on-highways-cannot-be-tracked-electronically</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-05/77jj9838/ANI_20251121113638.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Supreme Court in Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T11:01:49.707Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC asks NHAI why parked vehicles on highways cannot be tracked electronically</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, National Highways Authority of India, highway encroachments</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Oct/06/three-nigerian-women-detained-at-bhopal-station-over-drug-suspicion-found-staying-illegally</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/ff47hclf/ANI_20250831115303.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T10:46:41.009Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three Nigerian women detained at Bhopal station over drug suspicion found staying illegally</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Nigerian, illegal stay</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/06/gyanesh-kumar-misled-sc-has-no-moral-right-to-remain-cec-sanjay-raut</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-18/fzme45we/diary-sanjay092146.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T10:43:59.679Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gyanesh Kumar misled SC, has no moral right to remain CEC: Sanjay Raut</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sanjay Raut, CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Form 6</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/06/barefoot-in-saree-jharkhand-woman-runs-1600m-to-chase-home-guard-dream</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/91s20i3g/saree-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kavita ran the 1,600-metre trial barefoot in a saree under the scorching sun, completing it in six minutes against the 10-minute limit.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T10:38:48.895Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Barefoot in saree, Jharkhand woman runs 1,600m to chase home guard dream</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, widow, Home guard aspirant, barefoot</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/06/a-familiar-protest-script-takes-a-turn-as-rahul-enters-akashvani-bhavan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/69ufbqin/PTI10062026000115B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi climbs atop police barricades after being stopped by security personnel during a protest march from Parliament towards the Election Commission of India (ECI) office, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/c5ko1eye/PTI10062026000193A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at All India Radio after being stopped by security personnel during a protest march from Parliament towards the Election Commission of India (ECI) office, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T10:36:42.791Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A familiar protest script takes a turn as Rahul enters Akashvani Bhavan</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Priyanka Gandhi, ​Rahul Gandhi, CEC Gyanesh Kumar, INDIA bloc protest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/science/2026/Oct/06/california-scientist-wins-a-nobel-prize-then-makes-school-lunches-for-his-kids</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/e9uqdvar/Nobel-prize-winning-scientist.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karl Deisseroth, one of the three recipients of the 2026 Nobel Prize in medicine, smiles at home on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, in Stanford, Calif.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T10:26:17.845Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>California scientist wins a Nobel Prize, then makes school lunches for his kids</news:title>
<news:keywords>Science, nobel prize, California scientist, school lunches</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/06/zero-fir-filed-in-west-bengal-over-alleged-rape-of-intern-at-cip-hostel-in-ranchi</loc>
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<image:caption>The victim informed the police that she remained mentally distressed following the incident.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T10:22:55.040Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Zero FIR' filed in West Bengal over alleged rape of intern at CIP hostel in Ranchi</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/06/no-survivors-on-nigerian-air-force-plane-carrying-25-that-crashed-in-southern-ondo-state</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/vj23fwcf/pexels-ev4r137-36886565.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The plane disappeared from radar and was later found to have crashed close to a naval base in the riverside town of Igbokoda in Ondo state. ( Representational image )</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T10:22:50.514Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No survivors on Nigerian Air Force plane carrying 25 that crashed in southern Ondo state</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/06/moscow-denies-sanitary-measures-over-plague-reports</loc>
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<image:caption>This undated photo released in 2019 by the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute of Siberia and Far East, shows the institute workers in a lab.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T10:13:52.750Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Moscow denies sanitary measures over plague reports</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/06/tamilnews2026oct05drones-gets-release-date</loc>
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<image:caption>Drones poster</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T10:12:25.799Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drones gets release date</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/06/tamilnews2026oct05yogi-babus-next-titled-singgaramm-film-gets-october-release-date</loc>
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<image:caption>Yogi Babu in a poster for Singgaramm</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T10:12:07.824Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yogi Babu's next titled Singgaramm; film gets October release date</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/06/ottinterviews2026oct06parineeti-chopra-audience-and-filmmakers-woke-up-to-me-again-after-chamkila</loc>
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<image:caption>Parineeti Chopra, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Siddharth P Malhotra and Rensil d’Silva</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T10:11:50.731Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parineeti Chopra: Audience and filmmakers woke up to me again after Chamkila</news:title>
<news:keywords>Shaque ott series, Shaque reviews, Parineeti Chopra, Siddharth P Malhotra, Rensil D Silva, Ishaqzaade, Amar Singh Chamkila</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/06/kannadanews2026oct05kiran-rajs-jockey-42-locks-release-date</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T10:11:24.397Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kiran Raj's Jockey 42 locks release date</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jockey 42, Kiran Raj</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/06/kannadanews2026oct05kernalli-eshwar-tea-serves-as-a-narrative-catalyst-in-dage</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T10:11:07.926Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kernalli Eshwar: Tea serves as a narrative catalyst in Dage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Dage, Kernalli Eshwar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/06/kannadanews2026oct05naveen-sajju-kumaar-join-hands-for-amaravathi</loc>
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<news:title>Naveen Sajju, Kumaar join hands for Amaravathi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Amaravathi, Kumaar, Naveen Sajju</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/06/kannadanews2026oct05rishab-shetty-to-back-long-time-associate-shivachiranthanaas-debut</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T10:10:36.183Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rishab Shetty to back long-time associate Shivachiranthanaa's debut</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/06/who-says-low-risk-in-russia-following-plague-reports</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/m4oyiw7u/Russia-plague.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>This undated photo released in 2019 by the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute of Siberia and Far East, shows the institute workers in a lab.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T09:56:38.314Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WHO says 'low' risk in Russia following plague reports</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/06/punjab-chief-secretary-kap-sinha-faces-contempt-notice-over-sc-appeal-in-da-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Punjab Chief Secretary KAP Sinha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T09:55:06.149Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab Chief Secretary KAP Sinha faces contempt notice over SC appeal in DA case</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/06/seven-killed-as-suv-crashes-into-trailer-truck-in-gujarats-bhavnagar</loc>
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<image:caption>People gather around a mangled SUV following a collision with a trailer truck near Trapaj village on the Bhavnagar-Talaja highway, in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T09:32:04.961Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seven killed as SUV crashes into trailer truck in Gujarat's Bhavnagar</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/06/yemens-houthis-claim-attack-on-riyadh-airport-deny-losing-territory</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/oj3db09x/AP26255412656670-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T09:27:55.305Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yemen's Houthis claim attack on Riyadh airport, deny losing territory</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Saudi Arabia, Houthi rebels, Houthis, Yemen government, Riyadh airport</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/06/punjab-govt-moves-apex-court-against-hc-order-for-cbi-probe-linked-to-cm-bhagwant-manns-office</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/t3wj2973/ANI_20251122170314.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T09:19:27.252Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab govt moves apex court against HC order for CBI probe linked to CM Bhagwant Mann’s office</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Bhagwant Mann, CBI probe, Punjab govt</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/06/nda-seeks-governors-direction-to-karnataka-government-to-stop-interference-in-sir</loc>
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<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>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T09:14:13.253Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NDA seeks Governor’s direction to Karnataka government to stop interference in SIR</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/06/gauff-says-an-insane-wave-of-racist-abuse-followed-a-disputed-point-at-china-open</loc>
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<image:caption>Coco Gauff of the United States, celebrates after defeating Xinran Sun of China, during the third round of the women's singles match at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T09:10:44.828Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gauff says an 'insane' wave of racist abuse followed a disputed point at China Open</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/06/bodycams-for-delhi-cops-on-protest-duty-amid-allegations-of-excesses</loc>
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<image:caption>Police detain a woman protester near Jantar Mantar during a protest seeking Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over voter roll deletions, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T09:00:26.989Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bodycams for Delhi cops on protest duty amid allegations of excesses</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/specials/2026/Oct/06/124-trekkers-missing-in-15-years-in-kullus-parvati-valley-many-never-found-locals</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/kvcoc7m0/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-06-at-2.08.22-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo of 32-year-old Narender Rawat from Delhi, who disappeared on August 24.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T08:46:39.102Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>124 trekkers missing in 15 years in Kullu's Parvati Valley, many never found: Locals</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/06/pakistan-saudi-arabia-turkiye-move-to-deploy-forces-in-gulf-country-amid-houthi-attacks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/vtgyibub/2026-08-07T123019Z1739279261RC2NTMAF3I54RTRMADP3SAUDI-DEFENCE-AGREEMENT.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The three countries agreed to "provide the agreed military forces and capabilities and ensure their rapid deployment in the Kingdom".</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T08:42:23.406Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye move to deploy forces in Gulf country amid Houthi attacks</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Saudi Arabia, Houthi attacks, Makkah Joint Defence Agreement</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/06/two-headed-wolf-snake-hatchling-rescued-in-gujarat-first-such-case-reported-in-state</loc>
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<image:caption>The rescue team has also shared photographs with experts to support scientific identification and documentation of the rare occurrence.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T08:35:16.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two-headed wolf snake hatchling rescued in Gujarat, first such case reported in state</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/06/eight-bjp-candidates-file-nomination-papers-for-rs-polls-sp-hints-at-not-forcing-a-contest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/zfvsjp9e/BeFunky-collage-2026-10-06T135909.334.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Images of Samajwadi Party flag and BJP flag used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T08:30:48.812Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight BJP candidates file nomination papers for RS polls; SP hints at not forcing a contest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party, UP Rajya Sabha polls, UP elections 2027</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/06/online-gambling-racket-busted-in-sri-lanka-8-indian-nationals-arrested</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/735gpw8r/202609293960223.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T08:27:13.163Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Online gambling racket busted in Sri Lanka, 8 Indian nationals arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Sri Lanka, online gambling racket, Indian nationals arrested</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/06/gujarat-builds-national-scale-pilot-training-hub-with-five-more-ftos-in-pipeline-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/mjpdcthz/Representative-picture-by-Gujarat-government.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the Gujarat government is building a broader aviation-skills ecosystem through proactive policies, public-private partnerships and greater utilisation of state aviation infrastructure.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T08:17:38.117Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat builds national-scale Pilot training hub with five more FTOs in pipeline</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, DGCA, Gujarat, Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode, Flying Training Organisations (FTOs), GUJSAIL, Vadodara Airport</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/06/yet-another-attempt-to-create-anarchy-relaunch-rahul-gandhi-bjp-slams-india-blocs-march-to-ec</loc>
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<image:caption>INDIA bloc leaders during their protest march towards the Election Commission of India (ECI) office, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-06T08:06:10.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yet another attempt to create anarchy, relaunch Rahul Gandhi: BJP slams INDIA bloc's march to EC</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/06/four-bjp-members-arrested-from-tamil-nadu-in-the-thiruvananthapuram-congress-office-attack</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/f8qanqzf/arrest-jail.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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